Manhattan S4-R 500GB Freesat 4K TV Recorder

The Manhattan S4-R brings you the best of live, recorded and on-demand TV, all for free. Just plug in your existing satellite cables for 100+ Freesat channels with over 35 in HD, then connect to Wi-Fi for BBC iPlayer, ITVX, YouTube and more.

Meet the Manhattan S4-R

The S4-R gives you back the freedom to own your schedule. Record four programmes at once with a compatible setup (as fitted for Sky Q), or two with older setups. With 500GB of storage, you can build a library of up to 300 hours of your favourites, neatly organised and ready when you are. Pause live TV for up to two hours and rewind whenever you like – perfect for when the kettle boils or you want to hear what someone said again.

Freesat UI

RECORD UP TO 4 PROGRAMMES AT ONCE

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About

  • SATELLITE TV WITH NO MONTHLY BILLS: Enjoy 100+ Freesat channels with over 35 in HD. Just plug in your existing Freesat or Sky satellite cables.
  • RECORD UP TO 4 PROGRAMMES AT ONCE: Record four programmes at once if you have a wideband LNB (standard with Sky Q), or two with older dishes like Sky+.
  • RECORD UP TO 300 HOURS: With 500GB of storage, build your own library of favourites, neatly organised and ready when you are.
  • PAUSE & REWIND LIVE TV: Pause for up to two hours – time for a cuppa or to put the kids to bed. Rewind to catch anything you missed.
  • YOUR FAVOURITE FREE TV APPS: BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, My5, YouTube and more.
  • SEARCH ONCE, FIND EVERYTHING: One search looks across live TV and all your on-demand apps, so you spend less time hunting and more time watching.
  • GREAT BRITISH TELLY, GREAT BRITISH BRAND: Manhattan's UK-based team is there when you need them: real people, real help, backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Find, Watch, and Record

Finding something to watch or record is easy. Scroll through the guide to plan ahead or back to catch up on what you've missed. Know what you're looking for? Search across live TV and on-demand in one go. The S4-R is all you need for great satellite TV with no monthly bills.

A photograph showing the Freesat S4-R UI and box

GREAT TELLY: LIVE, RECORDED, ON-DEMAND

Box Dimensions

272 x 197 x 46 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer's Warranty

Yes - 2 years

Recording

Yes - up to 300hrs in SD with 500GB

Record up to 4 Programmes

Wideband LNB required

Pause and Rewind Live TV

Yes

Video Output

HDMI 2.1 & HDCP 1.4/2.3 

On Demand Players

BBC iPlayer
ITVX
Channel 4
5
STV Player
Watch Free UK
U
BBC Sounds
QVC+
Note: On Demand players correct at time of publication. May be subject to change.

Programme Reminders

Yes

TV Tuner

Freesat HD and 4K

Audio Output

HDMI / Digital Optical Audio - TOSLINK

LNBs Supported

Standard / Wideband / Hybrid / MDU / MDU2

Wi-Fi

802.11ac Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz) 

Parental Controls

Yes

Accessibility Features

Audio Description & Subtitles

Box Content

1x Set Top Box
1x Power Unit
1x Remote Control
1x HDMI cable
2X AAA batteries 1x User Guide 

Manhattan S4-R remote control

Manhattan S4-R remote control

1. 95% satisfaction: Based on an online YouGov Plc survey, total sample size was 8341 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 28th March 2022 - 15th February 2023. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+). 2. 100+ channels: Number correct at the time of publishing, including SD, HD and regional TV variants and radio channels. 3. Connects to your satellite dish: Satellite dish and cabling (not included) required to enjoy satellite TV. If you don’t have a dish it’s easy to have one installed – see freesat.co.uk/dishinstall4. No monthly TV bills or price hikes: Freesat is a satellite TV service for users in the UK. No monthly fees for satellite TV only. 5. 4K compatible: Available for 4K/UHD content only. 4K/UHD TV required to view. Premium HDMI cable supplied. 6. Connects for streaming and On Demand: On Demand players are broadband speed dependent and 4K/UHD streaming requires faster broadband connection speeds – see service providers’ recommendations for details. Some optional On Demand content or services (such as Netflix) may cost extra and require paid subscription. 7. Restart live TV: Live restart (Watch from Start) is broadband speed dependent and available on certain BBC channels only. 8. Record up to 4 things at once: Record up to 4 shows at the same time if your satellite dish has a wideband LNB – for more information on cabling, LNB type and how many shows you can record visit freesat.co.uk/help9. On Demand players: On Demand players are broadband speed dependent and 4K/UHD streaming requires faster broadband connection speeds – see service providers’ recommendations for details. Some optional On Demand content or services (such as Netflix) may cost extra and require paid subscription. YouTube Kids, Prime Video, ITVX and BBC Sounds are only available on Freesat 4K TV Boxes.