Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder
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About this product
The Manhattan T4-R brings you the best of live, recorded and on-demand TV, all for free. Record, pause and rewind over 100 Freeview channels, and save up to 300 hours of the telly you love to the 500GB Hard Drive. You can record two channels while you watch a third, so you never miss a moment. Plus, instantly access over 60,000 hours of on-demand and catch-up TV from BBC iPlayer, ITVX and more. With seamless search across live and on-demand programmes, and featured picks of the latest hits and hidden gems, finding your next watch is effortless.
Setting up the T4-R is quick and easy – connect it to your aerial for Freeview, and to Wi-Fi for on-demand TV and more. The T4-R includes accessible options to enlarge menus for easier reading, and filter content by Subtitles, Audio Description or Sign Language.
Plus, it supports stunning 4K HDR pictures and comes with a learning remote that can control your TV. Backed by a 2-year warranty and in-house UK support, the T4-R is the perfect upgrade for your telly.
Digital set top box features:
- Freeview.
- Digitally interactive.
- Digital text.
- Upscales to 4K.
- RF loop.
- Auto setup.
- 15 day electronic programme guide.
- Audio description compatible.
Connectivity:
- 1 HDMI output.
- Ethernet connection.
Additional information:
- Remote control batteries required 2 x AAA (included).
- Size H4, W27.2, D18.6cm.
- Weight 831.1g.
Energy efficiency information:
- On mode power consumption 19 watts.
- Standby power consumption 0.5 watt.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 5061026960018.
4.6
701 reviews
93%
Recommended this product
Customers Say
The Manhattan T4-R Freeview recorder is easy to set up and use, offers good picture quality and recording features, but lacks Netflix and some app support. Remote usability and occasional slow response noted.
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Highly recommended.
Manhatten was affordable and reasonably easy to set up and connect. Very good recording facilities and excellent picture resolution. Highly recommended.
Bill F, 65 or over
Not easy to use
I bought this to replace a Bush recorder and I have to say that I don’t find it as intuitive to use. examples are: No lcd on the recorder so not easy to see what channel you are on. Not as easy to see what you have recorded or is scheduled. I suppose I will get used to it but I still prefer my old Bush recorder.
Bob, 65 or over
Fabulous picture
A brilliant TV freeview recorder, I couldn't be happier.
John 24, 65 or over
Great easy to use
Does all that i expected
P58
Easy to operate
Very easy to set up and navigate really pleased with it.
Bob27, 55 - 64
A step backwards with the remote
Usually when you upgrade to a new product things get better, but not for me with the T4-R remote. I have to point the remote directly at the front of the machine to get it to work, and even then it's sluggish. They also decided to randomly move buttons around from the previous one as well as changing what some buttons do. It's a miss from me.
Disgruntled
Second time lucky, happy with product so far
The first one I bought from Argos turned out to be a second-hand used PVR with all the settings adjusted and no welcome installation screen to set it up exactly how I wanted. I phoned the helpful Manhatten PVR helpline which immediately said you've been sold a second-hand used machine and to return it immediately to the retailer (Argos) as you paid for a new one. After the inconvenience of disconnecting it from my TV & driving to Argos for a second time wasting petrol, it gave me a refund as it said no more were available anywhere in the area. When I got home, I checked online & found there were in fact plenty, so I ordered a replacement and suffered a third journey back to Argos! I am happy with this second one which has worked fine for the two weeks I've used it so far (just a shame the Argos purchasing process was so fraught!). PS I did not choose the title 'Disgruntled Sony Shopper', it was autogenerated & I could see no way of changing it (I have various Sony products I am happy with other than a cube clock radio I once returned as it had an annoying humming noise all night long, an issue also reported by others)!
Disgruntled Sony Shopper
Perfect, fast forward adverts!
Quick and easy to use. A breath of fresh air after the awful new freely box from humax
Sacha, 45 - 54
Manhattan T4-R
I bought the Manhattan T4-R Freeview recorder, and it does exactly what it says on the box. The setup was easy, and I have absolutely no issues at all with my purchase. Well worth the money.
Doug
Great features and is easy to set up.
I am over the moon with this free view recorder, easy to navigate around and much easier than my last one.. Very,very pleased.
Robert, 55 - 64
Hello Spondonman.
After checking with our supplier, they have advised for Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder.
You may notice that the same TV channel can appear on different channel numbers when comparing your Freely TV and your Manhattan T4‑R recorder. This is normal.
Freely and Freeview each use their own channel numbering system, so the numbers don’t always match. When setting a recording, simply choose the correct channel as it appears on the T4‑R’s own channel list. The recorder will always use its own Freeview channel numbers, not the numbers displayed on your Freely TV.
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Hello Norm,
The supplier has advised the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
"Yes it is called the SWAP button"
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Hello Susie,
I can advise the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
Apologies, while it will support red button services it won't support Teletext.
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Hello atlas,
I can advise the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
Freely is just an alternative to Freeview, allowing you to watch over the internet and not over an aerial. This allows recording, whereas, unless the TV supports it, freely doesn't allow.
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Hello Phill,
I can advise the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
You can only record from the live Freeview channels, you won't be able to record from an external connected device such as a fire stick connected to your TV as the recorder won't see it.
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Hello weany,
Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder
This will connect to any TV with a HDMI port.
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Hello Sheba,
I can advise the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
It comes with HDMI and power cable only.
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Hello Shabs
I can advise the following for: Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder.
Yes, the Manhattan T4-R includes a dedicated live TV guide and a comprehensive settings menu for setup and customization.
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Hello B Bee,
I can advise the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
Apologies, this isn't possible.
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Hello,
The Manhattan T4-R needs a TV aerial for live Freeview channels and recording, but it requires a WiFi (or Ethernet) internet connection to access Freeview Play's catch-up services (like BBC iPlayer, ITVX) and on-demand content, plus software updates and programme images. You can use it without internet for basic live TV and recording, but you lose the "smart" features. It does not use a satellite dish; that's for Freesat.
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