This Kit contains everything you need to be able to install a Freesat+ TV Receiver. All you need is a TV set !
The Kit consists of:
Humax Freesat+ Receiver: 500GB (default) or 1TB (1000 GB)
1m HDMI lead
Sky Satellilte Dish
Quad LNB
Satellite Installation Kit & Extra 20m of Satellite Cable, 4x F Connectors & 1x F Joiner
DESCRIPTION of the Complete Freesat + HD Kit
Box Contains:
Freesat + HD Receiver
Remote Control & Batteries
HDMI Cable
User's Manual
Features:
Scart x2
HDMI
Ethernet Port
USB
SPDIF
Built in Hard Drive (500GB or 1TB)
7 Day EPG
Automatic Channel Update
Series Link
Colour: Black
Definition: High & Standard
USES of the Complete Freesat + HD Kit
To receive Standard & High Definition Freesat Channels including:
BBC 1,2,3,4, BBC HD, BBC One HD
UTV, ITV 2,3,4, ITV HD
Channel 4, E4, More 4, Channel 4 HD
News Channels, Childrens, Movie channels.
Contains many of the Sky+ HD functions but without the need for a subscription
ADVANTAGES of Humax Foxsat HDR Freesat+ Receiver
This is the very best 'Free' satellite receiver on the market. It is extremely reliable and has great features that would rival a Sky+ Box but without the need to subscribe.
Capable of receiving High Definition channels
Has twin feeds so it is possible to look at one programme while recording another.
Has a huge Hard drive 500GB or 1 TB Hard drive.
The box is easy to tune i.e. all you need to do is enter a postcode
If there is a frequency change or a new channel becomes available the reciever will automatically tune the channel in
Software interface is very easy to use.
It is easy get spare remotes i.e. there are millions of Freesat receivers in use.
DISADVANTAGES Humax Foxsat Freesat+ Receiver
it is one of the most expensive satellite receiver system stocked by TvTrade.ie
It does not contain the Irish Channels i.e. you will still need an a TV aerial to get the Irish stations
Overview
How Do I receive the Freesat Channels ?
How Do I install a Freesat system ?
How to install a Freesat+ Receiver
Using Postcodes to Programme a Freesat+ Receiver
How to Select a Channel or a Programme
How to Pause or Rewind Live TV
How to Record & Play back a TV Programme
Teletext, Subtitles and Red Button on Freesat+
Teletext
Freesat Subtitles
Freesat Red Button
How to programme a freesat+ receiver for another region
How to add extra channels onto a freesat+ reciever
Overview
Complete users guide which contains written and video instructions covering
the uses
installation
technical advice for a Humax Freesat+ Receiver
How Do I Receive the Freesat Channels
The process is identical as for a normal free-to-air satellite system
How Do I install a Freesat system ?
Just follow the steps below
How to install a Freesat+ Receiver
Unpack the box
Humax Freesat+ Receiver
Remote control and batteries
HDMI Lead
User's Manual
Screw the both leads from the satellite dish into the LNB in (1&2) connection
Connect the HDMI lead from TV to HDMI connection on box
Plug in the power lead
Use your TV remote to switch TV to HDMI input
Using Postcodes to Programme a Freesat+ receiver
One of the first things you will be asked for is your Postcode.
This ensures that the regional variation of BBC, ITV is correct for where you live.
See sample postcodes for different regions of the UK click on Freesat Postcodes
e.g.
Region
Postcode
Belfast
BT11AA
London
WC11AA
An Installation screen showing signal strenght is displayed press 'OK'
'Scanning signal' takes about 10-15 seconds
Press 'OK' again
On next screen
enter postcode e.g. BT11AA for Northern Ireland
Press 'OK' to select screen size
Press 'OK' again to proceed
Next screen 'Replace existing services'
Displays channels as they are added and % complete - takes 30-40 seconds
COMPLETE ! - The Freesat+ box is now totally programmed for this postcode
How to programme a freesat+ receiver for another region
It is possible to re-install your freesat receiver by selecting the 'First time install' option.
This will do a complete new install of thr region of your choosing.
Press 'MENU' button on the remote
Select 'Setup' from menu
Scroll down to 'First Time Install'
Select 'Freesat Tuning' and press 'OK' button
Enter your new region's postcode ie WC11AA for London
Press OK
Press 'Yes' to confirm
This searches the channels list & puts your region at the top
It adds every regional variation but your region is prioritised
Just takes a minute or two
When finished, just hit EXIT
You can confirm regional changes by accessing the channel list
How to use the Freesat+ EPG and Info options
Changing Chanels
To change channels simply
use the channel up and down button on remote
or type in the number of the channel and press ok
alternatively
Press the OK button
Gives a list of channels and just arrow up/dowm to select
Another option is to
Press the Guide button
Use the arrow buttons to select programme and press ok.
Info Button
Press the GUIDE button
You can group the programmes by type
For example, Press Movies
Select using the arrow buttons
Synopsis of programme appears at the top
If you are currentlty watching a programme
Just press the i button
This will also show you the programme info.
How to Pause and Rewind Live TV
To rewind, just press rewind button
The channel must have been on already for a period of time
it continuously records whatever channel is selected currently
You can rewind in different sppeeds up to 64x
You can also fast forward if you rewound to far.
You can also rewind(15 secs) and fast fw(2min) in segments
To record program, simply press record button if on that channel.
How to Record & Play Back a TV Programme
If you are watching a programme and you want to record it
just hit the record button on the remote
Once you have done this, you are free to move to another channel
It will still keep recrding the programme you selected
To set the duration of the recording
Press record button again
Duration menu pops up
use the left/right arrows to set the duration
To stop recording, simply press the stop button
To record and TV programme later on or make a series link
Press the GUIDE button
Use the arrow buttons to move to the programme you want to record
Press the RECORD button
If you want other options, just click the OK button instead of the RECORD
If you Press OK when the programmed is highlighted, you get
Record Whole Series
Record Single Programme
Watch
Select the option that suits you best
To view what you have/are recording
Press the media button(red button)
This gives a list of everything periously recorded
Use the arrow buttons to navigate this list and press OK to select item
This give a new menu with options including
Delete
Resume Playback
Play from Start
Again use the arrows to navigate and press OK to select.
Within the Media Centre you can also Listen to music you have uploaded or View photos you have upload to the Humax Freesat+ Receiver.
How to use Subtitles,Teletext and Red Button on a Freesat+ receiver
FREESAT+ TELETEXT
Press the SUB button
Using the arrow keys, select TELETEXT
If Teletext is available on that channel, it will appear now
Use as normal Teletext
Press Exit to go back to normal TV channels
FREESAT+ SUBTITLES
This is very handy and easy to use function but is not available on all programmes
To turn on Subtitles: press 'SUB' button
Select English from the Menu
Wait a few sec and it will appear if available
To turn off Subtitles: press 'SUB' button again
Press OFF
FREESAT+ RED BUTTON
Brings up teletext onto the screen or also display multiples screens
Select BBC 1
Press the 'Red Button'
Wait 5-10 seconds
The teletext menu can be accessed by selecting the relevant section
e.g. 300 Sport
Use the arrows to navigate the menus
To get back to normal TV, press EXIT
The red button is particularly useful when certain sporting event are on.
At Wimbledon for example, you can select what match you want to view.
How to add extra channels onto a freesat+ reciever
There are a number of free-to-air satellite channels that may be of interest to viewers
but do not come on freesat+ boxes such as sky news etc.
The Freesat box allows you to add these channels onto your
STEP 1: ADD NON-FREESAT CHANNELS
Press the 'MENU' button
Select 'MANUAL TUNE'
Select USER DEFINED TRANSPONDER
See video for adding channel example (Sky News)
You will need to know the transponder info for the new channel
Sky News transponder: 27500
Rest of settings are OK for Sky News
Press Search
Once found and saved, press exit
Upon exiting, you will see a dramatic change in line up
You will have to decide if the extra channel is worth the dramatic change in channel lineup
03/09/2010, 12:40 AM
"this is a great system fast delivery and easy installed would recomend to anyone cheers "