Freeview Recorder

Want to watch and record Freeview in crystal clear HD (high definition) ? Then why not have a look at the Sony SVRHDT500B – it’s massive 500Gb hard drive will let you record up to 300 hours of your favourite TV programs in normal definition, or up to 125 hours if you want to record in HD. Combined with a twin tuner that lets you watch one channel while up to 2 others are being recorded make this a very versatile Freview PVR.

Besides having all the features of Freeview+, it’s monolithic (you’ve seen 2001 a space oddity right ?) styling concept features luxurious materials with a cool, minimalist finish (if that floats your boat) to make it a perfect match with the BRAVIA TV. (more…)

Switch on your freeview box, freeview recorder or freeview television

• Press ‘menu’ on the remote control
• Select ‘set up’ or ‘installation’ option
• Select ‘first time installation’ option (sometimes called ‘full retune’, ‘default settings’ or ‘factory reset’,)
• Press ‘OK’ if your equipment asks if you want to delete all your channels – this is normal so don’t worry
• Channels will be automatically installed. This may take a few minutes; your equipment may shut down and
  restart

These instructions are a guide only – each product works slightly differently. If you need more information on retuning then try visiting digitaluk.co.uk/retuning

Your Freeview Digital Box should come with a power lead, a remote control, batteries for the remote control and a Scart lead. If your freeview box didn’t come with a Scart lead you can buy one on the high street or online from someone like Amazon for less than a fiver.

Make sure your TV is switched off, then take the aerial lead out of the back of the TV and plug it into the aerial socket on the digital box. Plug the Scart lead into the ‘TV’ socket on the digibox, and then the other end into the first Scart socket on your TV. Switch the TV onto standby then switch on with the TV remote.

Next plug the digital box in and switch it on. Most TVs will automatically detect the box, if not then select AV1 on the TV remote. Most digital boxes will then tune automatically. Once it has tuned you use the Freeview remote control to change channels and volume.

The Red Button is a very simple tool that basically gives you lots more information behind the main channels and lots of extra choices.

When you press the red button a menu is displayed. You can see in the menu different categories of information – these are like ‘extra’ channels some of which have live TV of anything from major music festivals to sports events. So you could choose which court you wanted to watch at Wimbledon or which band to see at Glastonbury. Ever wanted to watch live F1 practice ? You can find it here !

Use the arrow keys and find weather for example. You can then go through the menus and find up to date weather information for your area.

To go back use the yellow button, and you can see other useful categories such as travel information, children’s games and puzzles, lottery results, business news and loads more. Use the red button to get the information you need when you want it – no need to wait for a news button or weather forecast – just press the Red Button.

Freeview+ has many great features to offer which are easy to get to grips with. To record a program, use the handset to go into the TV guide and use the arrow key to click through the programming schedule to find whatever it is you want to record. Select the program or movie and that’s it !

Every freeview recordeer has a seven day program guide so you can set it to record well in advance of the program being broadcast. Twin tuner freeview recorders will allow you to watch a different program to the one you are recording.

How about recording an entire series ? This is almost as simple. Just go to the TV guide and use the arrow key to find the program you want to record. If it’s a series you’ll automatically be given an option to record the entire series. Select and that’s it ! Most machines have enough storage space to record up to 100 hours of programs.

To pause live TV just press the ‘Pause’ button on the Freeview remote control, then to resume watching press ‘Play’ on the remote control. If you miss something first time round, just press ‘Rewind’ to watch it again !

That’s the beauty of Freeview+ – pause, record and rewind TV with no monthly bills !

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