Quick Start Manual
Welcome to your new 500GB satellite recorder.
How to set up and use your
SHDFSAT12
Connect to a Dish
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To receive freesat, you must
connect your unit to an appropriate
satellite dish.
For safety reasons and to
provide reliable reception,
we strongly recommend
that the satellite dish is
professionally installed. If you
have any questions about the
satellite dish, please consult
your installer.
Place your unit on a firm, level surface close to your TV, a mains electricity socket, and the cables from the satellite dish.
1. Connect the cables from your satellite dish to the sockets on the back of the unit. For full functionality of your recorder you will
need to connect two cables from your satellite dish. If you only have one cable, please consult your retailer or installer for advice.
Remove the battery
compartment cover from
the back of the remote
control by lifting it up while
pushing the catch. Insert the
two AAA sized batteries as
shown on the inside of the
compartment. Replace the
compartment cover.
Unpack
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The Unit
Power
Rec
CH+
CH-
R
Remote Control
Batteries
HDMI Cable
Mains Adapter
Mains Cable
Instruction Manual
Connection
4
Switch On
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Turn on your TV set and choose the HDMI input
(see your TV’s instruction manual).
Switch on the mains socket the unit
is connected to. After a few seconds,
the first freesat installation screen
will show on the TV screen.
If you do not see this screen on the
TV screen, see the Hints and Tips
section in the main instruction manual.
Connection Overview
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TUNER 2 TUNER 1
LNB in
14/19V
350mA Max
ETHERNET
USB
HDMI
TV
VCR
DC 12V
2.5A
S/PDIF
These cables only need to be hand tightened, overtightening could result in damage to the unit.
To access On Demand TV you will have to connect an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to your Freesat box.
Satellite Dish
Mains Power
TV
OR
Connecting the two cables
This allows you to watch one TV station and record another. Connect the two separate cables from your satellite dish to each of the
TUNER 1 (LNB IN) and TUNER 2 sockets. For this your Satellite Dish must be fitted with a Low Noise Block (LNB) that has at least two
outputs. Please check with your installer if you are not certain about this.
2. Ensure your TV is turned off, then connect the HDMI cable
supplied to the
HDMI socket at the back of the unit and an HDMI
socket on your TV. There may be more than one
HDMI socket
on your TV. If you are not sure which one to use, check the TV’s
instruction manual. If your TV does not have an HMDI socket, you
can connect the unit using a SCART cable (not supplied), but will
not be able to view freesat channels in high definition.
3. Connect the mains cable to the mains adapter and then connect
to the power socket at the back of the unit.
For help with set-up or for more information about
freesat please visit
www.freesat.co.uk or call 0845 313 0051.
For specific queries about this box and handy hints and tips
please visit
www.knowhow.com/knowledgebank
or call
0844 5611234.
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