My receiver reboots itself

Your satellite receiver may reboot automatically from time-to-time. This is expected behaviour and ensures that all parts of the software and hardware are functioning correctly.

If you are noticing occasional reboots, no troubleshooting is necessary. You just need to wait until the reboot completes (this should only take a couple of minutes).

How many reboots are "occasional"?

An occasional reboot would be considered less than one reboot a month, this may vary with different software version.

Frequent reboots, or reboots when you access a particular menu, can be a sign of technical issues. Reasons for frequent reboots can include:

• Low signal
• Failed hard drive
• Power issue

Check your signal levels
Press "OPTIONS", "4", "7" and look at line C (as well as E if you have an HDPVR). If your ecb/no is under 7, please call 1-888-554-7827 for technical assistance.

Check your power
Verify that the receiver is plugged in tight, both at the back of the receiver and the wall outlet. If the receiver is plugged in properly, you may try swapping the power supply with another receiver in your household (6XX only) to determine if the issue lies with the receiver or the power cable.

Hard drive issues
If you have an HDPVR, check how full your PVR is - if it's full by 95% or more, you may want to consider deleting some recordings to see if it resolves your rebooting issues.

I have an external hard drive
If you have an external hard drive, you may want to try disconnecting it to see if your receiver's performance improves.

• Detach the external hard drive from the back of your receiver
• Unplug the receiver's power cord from the back of the receiver or from the wall outlet.
• Leave unplugged for 30 seconds and plug back in.

If your receiver is still frequently rebooting, please call technical support for further troubleshooting.