Manhattan T2-R 500 GB Freeview HD Recorder - Black

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Split recordings (normally movies in 2 parts) now show the time after the date so the first part can be easily identified. Programmes deleted and emptied from the Trash could not be re-recorded and any repeats were indicated as already recorded. And of course – if you have an older TV that doesn’t have any Freeview support, you would need an external Freeview box either way.

The specification here is basic but well implemented, and Manhattan's new styling is a nice improvement on its boxy designs of old. During initial setup the Confirm Your PIN step has been updated to make it clearer you need to re-enter your PIN. As it is a Freeview PVR the watch an extra channel facility is irrelevant as almost all viewers will have it connected to a Freeview TV probably with HD. g. addition of a new multiplex) is signalled by the broadcasters, the T2-R will display a prompt to retune. This box is very good, saving me money on Cable boxes, monthly payment, as it does the same job, but with no monthly cost.

When a partial or failed series recording is re-recorded by the T2•R, the original recording will be deleted, unless it is in the process of being viewed. On Interactive Services without audio/video, pressing Fast Forward/Rewind/Skip Forward/Skip Backward would exit the interactive service.

I tend to watch race one of the BTTC, then watch F1 live (if it is being shown on Ch4HD live) and then flip back to the BTTC to watch races two and three. You did not set the T2-R’s volume to max before programming your Manhattan remote to control your TV.

I knew the machine needed upgrading (it wouldn't record a series, had to programme each day separately).