Sagem DTR 6400/6700t screen just shows 'init' . Does this unit need an update or re-instalation?

I wonder if your country is set to Australia (AU)?

Set up

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1089750/Sagemcom-Dtr-6400t.html?page=14#manual

Try forcing a Software Update. Troubleshooting is on the next page.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1089750/Sagemcom-Dtr-6400t.html?page=46#manual

https://www.google.com/search?q=sagem+DTR+6400T%2F6700T+AU+on+screen

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if the resolution of the sagem is too low it will not work or reset your sagem or switch the picture mode from scart to hdmi

Factory reset!

All I can say is get ahold of Weaknees.com the tivo and DVR superstore and repair facility.

I have the same problem. Have you been able to solve it yet?

Cheers

Rob

My version is actually DTR 67500T but I did not realise that you had recorded a different model !! until too late.The shop replaced it with another box

A number of Sagem models have shown incompatibilities with the recent Freeview retune, there is a list of affected models (see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/01_10_09_freeview2.pdf ) but it's not a fully comprehensive list. Sagem error code 07 means there's an access problem in back-up memory (stored in the EEPROM) and code 09 means the machine has been unable to find any data necessary to do an upgrade. In essence, your box has tried to upgrade itself and failed and now cannot restore to it's previous state.

Your dvr62160sl is closely related to the dtr6240 and 6280 models which are known to have had issues and so the official advice is to contact Sagem directly on 0845 0900 316 to find out how whether they can supply a solution on a dvd or if they've scheduled an OAD (over air update).

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Had same problem. Remedy is to put digibox back to factory reset. Dis-connect from mains. Keep pressing + button on front panel as you re-connect to mains. Red LED will be on, when orange LED blinks release + button. briefly press + button. You have solid red LED and blinking red LED. Enter code 9 9 0 0, by remote blinking LED will show green. Wait a few minutes and the instalation page will appear on screen. Go to update and start as you did before and C5 should be installed. Hope that helps.
Dave

Pop open remote case you will need knife or thin steel ruler to do this.
Clean the board contacts and the conductive pads with switch cleaner or isopropyl alcolhol cleaner and you will find it will work fine.