Discussion topic: No Sky Q Mini Composite Video Signal When Watching Sports+
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Message posted on 11 Jan 2026 06:10 PM
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No Sky Q Mini Composite Video Signal When Watching Sports+
Hi, I have a Sky Q mini box connected to an older analogue TV which only has composite input (via SCART and phono). I've been able to watch all listed channels no problem for a couple of years, along with any of the buit in on-demand apps, using the AV connection on the mini box.
However, this week whenever if I try to view any sports programmes using the Red button (ie. football league streams which are not on one of the main channels) I get a blank screen. I can HEAR the audio, it's just as if the video signal is being blocked. If I press the "back" button to return to a regular Sky Spots channel - the picture reappears??
I've tried changing settings in the Settings > Setup > Audio Visual menu but nothing I alter has any effect.
However, if I plug in my computer monitor using the HDMI connection, the picture displays as it should.
Any ideas guys? It's an older TV but with a cracking picture and I don't really want to have to buy an LED TV with HDMI if there is a simple fix. Many thanks if you can help.
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Message posted on 11 Jan 2026 08:59 PM
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Re: No Sky Q Mini Composite Video Signal When Watching Sports+
@Reg+Giles wrote:
it's just as if the video signal is being blocked.
I'd think that's quite possible. The designers of Sports+ have probably never seen an analogue television and are entirely unaware that Mini boxes can output such a signal.
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