Manhattan T2-R 500 GB Freeview HD Recorder - Black

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Win: The HUMAX Aura comes with four built-in tuners, enabling you to record up to four channels simultaneously while watching a fifth live channel. This impressive feature ensures that you have the freedom to record multiple programs airing at the same time without any conflicts. You can easily keep up with your favourite shows and never miss any crucial moments.

Live in Chester so get really strong signal for both North West (Winterhill) & Wales (Moel y Parc) channels. Usually resort to manual tune to filer out Wales duplicates. You seem to have made up your mind and I know how that feels when you are disappointed with a shiny new gadget. When you turn your T2•R on for the first time after it has updated, a message will be displayed confirming the update has taken place successfully An issue that could stop programmes being set to record that are on now on a service that does not broadcast 24/7 (e.g. BBC FOUR). The recording could only be scheduled after changing to a service on the same multiplex.

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In addition to its core features, the HUMAX Aura offers a range of additional functionalities. It includes built-in Chromecast, allowing you to cast content from your mobile devices or computers directly to your TV. This opens up a world of streaming possibilities, giving you access to a wide range of apps and content on the big screen. Furthermore, the Aura supports 4K Ultra HD resolution and HDR, delivering stunning picture quality for a truly immersive viewing experience. I have noticed a lip sync problem on a couple of occasions. There's an option to alter the settings for that in the menus but it only seems to be an intermittent thing at the moment. When we first set the box up the aerial signal didn't pass through to the tv when the Manhattan was in standby. There's an option to change this in the settings menu. When RF Loop Through in Standby was enabled in the System section of Settings, disturbances in the output could be observed for a few minutes after entering standby.

Additionally, with two tuners, you can record two shows on two separate channels at the same time – but if you then want to record a third show, which is on at the same time, the T3-R will automatically look for another airing of the show, and will record it at that time. (You can, however, watch a third channel while two others are being recorded) I was pleasantly surprised by the T2-R’s performance. While it’s not really a cheap Freeview box, it’s still cheaper than some of the competing boxes, without passing on important functionality. You’ll always be entertained with 70 TV channels, 15 HD channels and 25+ radio stations from Freeview. Simply connect to your rooftop aerial (indoor aerials are unreliable and not recommended)

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