Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder
310/0000£169.99
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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.
4.7
625 reviews
94%
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Customers Say
The Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview recorder is praised for its ease of setup, good picture quality, and reliable recording features. However, some users noted limitations in app availability and remote control design.
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Great features records easily set up didnt take to
Bought tis about month ago seems to be working OK bought it to replace humax recorder that was playing up
Kitten, 65 or over
Not happy
Product not as expected
Josie H, 65 or over, Hull
Easy to install
Working well and easy to install. Well designed and constructed box
Peter, 65 or over, South West
not applicable
i returned item as decided not to have arial fitted
cupcake, 65 or over
Excellent replacement
An excellent replacement for my old recorder
Tony H
GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY
BOUGHT THIS TO REPLACE A FAILED PANASONIC TUNER/RECORDER FOR MY TV. ONLY WANTD A BASIC MODEL - NOTHING FANCY- SO CHOSE THE T4-R 500GB. WORKS FINE, NO ISSUES AT ALL. GVFM.
Les, 65 or over, CHESTER
Very easy and well worth the money
Had this for a few weeks now and very happy. When we got Sky Glass some of the more old-fashion channels we'd had under our previous straight-out-of-the-Ark Sky deal weren't available expect via Freeview so couldn't be bookmarked. I'm now happily wallowing in all the old B/W movies, dodgy 70s sitcoms and others that I want. Device very easy to connect and use.
Sarn1984, 65 or over, Sidcup, Kent
Highly recommended Freeview recording box
After deciding to finally leave Sky, i did my research to find a good Freeview recording box and i am very happy that i purchased this Manhattan box after doing this research. Its very easy to use and it doesn't take long to get used to the remote control. Lots of good features and well worth the money. I'm very happy with my purchase so far,
Alan60, 55 - 64, Leicestershire
Does the job
Had a Manhattan, but soon after the guarantee ran out the hard drive went wrong. Couldn't record anymore. As not many brands to choose from and with Manhattan still getting the best reviews, even though it was in the middle for price, I opted for another. The onscreen display is slightly different, which I'm not keen on, but will get use to it. For the price it is a reasonable option.
DIYBandit
Good value
Far better than expected. Purchased for a 95 yo lady who doesn’t like change as they often come with challenges but she finds it reasonably easy to manage the controls.
Mks123, 65 or over, West midlands
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.
Have a nice day!
Hello Number Six,
I can advise the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
Apologies, YouTube isn't an app that this can use.
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Hello Ginge,
Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder
No, the Programme Guide doesn't feature a picture-in-picture view of the current programme while you are scrolling.
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Hello Susie,
The supplier has advised the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
"The box can tune the channels if the Multiplexes are within the UHF band. However the EPG will differ from that of Freeview and scheduled recordings will not work in the same way as it does in Freeview EPG. We have not tested our box in Republic of Ireland to be able to comment on the full functionality and also you will not be able to access the On Demand services offered through Freeview."
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Hello Jimbo,
I can advise the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
This is Wi-Fi enabled.
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Hello Greenie,
The supplier has advised the following for the Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder:
"Yes there is a skip feature activated by pressing the left or right navigation button during playback of a recording. Example; a single press of the right navigation button will skip forward by the seconds selected in the settings (Settings > Playback > Sip Forward Duration)"
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Hello johnny h,
Manhattan T4-R 500GB Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder.
The Manhattan T4-R Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder does not have a direct image quality adjustment feature. However, the recent software update has improved video quality across all content, which may enhance the viewing experience. Users have reported that the T4-R can produce a soft SD picture to mask some noise and jaggedness present in SD broadcasts, aiming to provide a smoother overall viewing experience. Some users have also noted that adjusting their TV's picture settings, such as sharpness or detail enhancement features, may help compensate for the softer SD output from the T4-R.
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For further assistance or to explore additional features, users can refer to the user guide or contact customer support.
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