Frequency settings

As your sky digibox is intended for use in the UK, the pre-set frequency is incorrect for Spain. You may have to re-set the frequency if you see either of the 2 following messages on you TV screen.

  • "Searching for listings please wait"
  • "No satellite signal is being received"
Please click here for instructions if you have a standard Sky box (not HD)

Please note that after a power cut these instructions may also be needed

First try step 1, if this fails carry out step 2
If this also fails try, 2 or 3 times more then contact Crystal Clear Satellite TV

  1. Disconnect the digibox from the power supply and re-connect after 30 seconds. With the red standby light on, wait a full 5 minutes. Press the blue button marked "sky", you should now have the sky welcome channel and can now watch all available channels
  2. To re-set the frequency, please carry out the following procedure
  • On your sky remote control
  • Press SERVICES
  • Press 4 (system setup) then SELECT
  • Press 0 then 1 and SELECT
  • The top line on the screen should now read INSTALLER SETUP
  • Press 2 (default transponder)
  • Using the number keys change the frequency setting to 12.129
  • Move down one line using the green arrow below the select button and change the polarization to V using the right green button next to the select button
  • The Symbol rate (Mbaud) setting should read 27.5
  • The FEC setting should read 2/3
  • Again using the down arrow move to SAVE NEW SETTINGS & press SELECT
  • The screen should now be showing the INSTALLER SETUP menu
  • Then press no 5
  • The screen should now be showing MANUAL TUNING
  • Using the down arrow move to FIND CHANNELS & press SELECT
  • The lock indicator should say OK
  • Press SELECT 3 more times then BACK UP 4 times to return to television
Please click here for instructions if you have a Sky HD box

Please note that after a power cut these instructions may also be needed

First try step 1, if this fails carry out step 2
If this also fails try, 2 or 3 times more then contact Crystal Clear Satellite TV

  1. Disconnect the digibox from the power supply and re-connect after 30 seconds. With the red standby light on, wait a full 5 minutes. Press the blue button marked "sky", you should now have the sky welcome channel and can now watch all available channels
  2. To re-set the frequency, please carry out the following procedure
  • On your sky HD remote control
  • Press SERVICES
  • Press 001 then SELECT
  • The top line on the screen should now read INSTALLER SETUP
  • Select TX’PONDER
  • Using the number keys change the frequency setting to 12.129
  • Move down one line using the green arrow below the select button and change the polarization to V using the right green button next to the select button
  • The Symbol rate (Mbaud) setting should read 27.5
  • The FEC setting should read 2/3
  • Press the green button to save settings
  • Press SELECT 3 more times then BACK UP 4 times to return to television

  • If you have two feeds into your Sky HD digital receiver check to see that the single feed mode is off
  • Press SERVICES
  • Press SETTINGS
  • Press PICTURE
  • Press 001 then SELECT
  • Using the arrow key switch single feed off
  • Press the green button to save settings
  • Press BACK UP 4 times to return to television

Alternative transponders for stronger channels in your area

Please note to add channels to your "Other Channels" option:-

On your Sky remote control

  • Press SERVICES
  • Press 4 (System Set Up)
  • Press 4 (Add Channles)
  • Put in the frequency for the stronger channel/s you want to store
  • Select Find Channels and Press Select
  • Press Yellow against the required channels to store (a tick will appear against the selected channels) and press Select

To view them press services then other channels & use the arrow key to move to the channel you want to watch & press select

To access these channels on Sky HD receivers

  • Press SERVICES
  • Navigate to Other Channels
  • Highlight the channels you want and press select

Transponders

  • ITV Central South 11053 H 22000 5/6
  • ITV Tyne Tees 12402 V 27500 2/3
  • ITV HD Granada 10936 V 22000 5/6
  • ITV 2 HD 11758 H 29500 3/4
  • BBC 1 & 2 10788 V 22000 5/6
  • BBC 1 &2 10818 V 22000 5/6
  • BBC HD 10847 V 23000 8/9
  • Ch4 12480 V 27500 2/3
  • Ch4 HD 11123 V 22000 5/6
  • Ch 5 10965 H 22000 5/6
  • BBC News 10803 H 22000 5/6
  • Sky 3D 12460 H 29500 3/4
  • BBC streams 12460 H 29500 3/4

If these procedures fail please try again. If you still have no picture, contact us for advice.

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