Manhattan S4-R 1TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder
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About this product
Want to take control of your TV viewing without paying monthly subscriptions? The Manhattan S4-R 1TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder brings you over 100 Freesat channels, including more than 35 in HD, alongside popular on-demand apps like BBC iPlayer, ITVX and YouTube. Just plug in your existing satellite cables and connect to Wi-Fi, and you'll have live, recorded and streaming content all in one place. This recorder works with the satellite setup you already have, so there's no need for complex installations or new equipment.
Record up to 4 programmes at once with a compatible setup (like Sky Q), or 2 with older setups, giving you flexibility. The 1TB storage holds up to 600 hours of shows, while pause and rewind let you take breaks during live TV for up to 2 hours. The 15-day electronic programme guide helps you plan or catch up, and the search works across live and on-demand services. It upscales content to 4K for sharper picture on compatible TVs. The box includes a remote (batteries included), HDMI output, Ethernet connection, is compact and lightweight, and has a 1-year manufacturer's guarantee.
Digital set top box features:
- 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 743g.
Energy efficiency information:
- On mode power consumption 27.5 watts.
- Standby power consumption 0.3 watt.
- Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.
- EAN: 5061026960063.
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4.8
50 reviews
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Recommended this product
Customers Say
The Manhattan S4-R Freesat box offers excellent picture quality, easy setup, ample recording space, and is a great Sky subscription alternative. Some users note limited app support and occasional recording glitches.
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I bought this freesat tv set top box with recorder. to replace the tv package I used to subscribe to That doubled in cost V the manhattan SR4. made a very easy choice very pleased with tv listings , recording options and exta features and will pay for itself very quickly so win win
Nick the greek
A good fee free sky alternative
I'm very pleased with the picture quality, ease of set up, etc. It's only shortcoming is the lack of coverage for paid apps. For anyone who wants to ditch sky it is a good choice of freesat recorder
jellyfloat, 65 or over
Nice and compact
Taking a bit of getting used to. Had a Humax freesat for about 20 years and completely different. The new Humax did not have good reviews.
mojo, 65 or over
Manhattan Freesat recorder, it’s a winner
I have only had this Manhattan Freesat box last week and I can recommend it thoroughly and loads better over my last one which was diabolical. Great picture, sound is good and works well on the timer. It would be great if Freesat would get some extra channels like Freeview has.
Stan1, 65 or over
sharp looking newcomer
Just set the box up this week and it was pretty seamless, The pairing of the TV remote was better explained in the little video demonstration than the printed instructions. Just scan the barcode with your phone and it is much better explained. It seems to take about a day for the first recordings to organise themselves then there is a clear structure to the memory. Apart from this the box set itself up easily and provided high quality picture and sound. It would be nice to have an app to program the box away from home, but there is a two week channel guide already on screen.
Me, 65 or over
Overall great!
All great. Far more intuitive and flexible compared with the old Humax boxes.
ehrhesrh
Sky replacement
I bought this to replace sky TV. I was fed up paying silly amounts for a few sky channels that I rarely watch so I cancelled sky after 11 years and got the Manhattan box after seeing some positive reviews. So far it's been great. Easy to set up and use , just swapped the sat cables from my old sky box. It will take a little getting used to but it's very similar to Sky Q. Id like the recordings menu to be a little easier to navigate as it's just a list compared to what was the sky version but it's a great device otherwise. I got the 1tb model so plenty of space for recording. Freeview channels are spot on with no picture or signal issues. Just need to tune the remote to control the TV as well as the box. Would recommend this for anyone looking to get rid of the subscription TV services.
Taz, 35 - 44
Simple to Use
I bought this to replace an older Freesat box. I find it easy to use and so far have had no problems.
Aidan, 45 - 54
Easy to use
I bought this to record programmes rather than use on demand to save me waiting through all the adverts. I can now fast forward them. Easy to use. Certainly recommend.
eddieg0107, 65 or over
Freesat player
Records, has i / catch up player, with some channels you can search and play earlier programmes. Versatile and easy to install and understand
J, 65 or over
Hello there,
The supplier has advised the following for the Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder.
It will record current and future series, as long as all the available series shown in the Guide (EPG – Electronic Programme Guide) are configured and set for recording.
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Hello there,
The supplier has advised for the Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder: It does not support firestick or Chromecast.
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Hello Craig,
The supplier has advised the following for the Manhattan S4-R 1TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder:
If the current Sky Q installation uses an old EL010 or EL21A Sky Hybrid LNB, it requires a signal switching command from a Sky Q box to convert it to Wideband. This command is proprietary to Sky Q only and is not available in the S4-R, so the box will treat the signal as Universal. This means if two feeds are connected, you can record 2 channels, and if one feed is connected, you can record 1 channel.
If on the other hand, the LNB is a new Wideband (having two outputs namely Vertical & Horizontal), the S4-R will support recording 4 channels.
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Hello Bob,
The supplier has advised the following for the Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder:
Two boxes can be used in separate rooms, but both must connect to the signal from the dish.
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Hello there,
The supplier has advised the following for the Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder:
If the Current Sky installation uses an old EL010 or EL21A Sky Hybrid LNB, it requires a signal switching command from a Sky Q box to convert these to Wideband. This switching command is proprietary to the Sky Q box only and is not available in the S4-R box. Therefore the S4-R box will treat the signal as Universal. This means if two feeds are connected you can record 2 channels and if one feed is connected you can record 1 channel.
If on the other hand, the LNB is a new Wideband (having two outputs namely Vertical & Horizontal) the S4-R will support recording 4 channels.
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Hello there,
Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder:
Yes, the RF/satellite input connections on the back of the TV Recorder are screw-in connectors.
The two port connections labeled SAT IN 1 and SAT IN 2 on the rear of the device utilize standard threaded F-type coaxial connectors.
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Hello there,
The supplier has advised for the Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder: No, this requires connection to signals from a satellite dish.
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Hello there,
The supplier has advised for the Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder: If the Current Sky Q installation uses an old EL010 or EL21A Sky Hybrid LNB, it requires a signal switching command from a Sky Q box to convert these to Wideband. This switching command is proprietary to the Sky Q box and is not available in the S4-R box. Therefore the S4-R box will treat the signal as Universal. This means if two feeds are connected you can record 2 channels and if one feed is connected you can record 1 channel.
If on the other hand, the LNB is a new Wideband (having two outputs namely Vertical & Horizontal) the S4-R will support recording 4 channels.
Thank you for using Q&A.
Hello there,
Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder.
It can record up to 4 channels at the same time.
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Hello there,
The remote included with the Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder is a standard cursor / directional pad type, not an air mouse.
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