Unpacking - Sandstrom SHDFSAT14 User Manual

WELCOME TO FREESAT
We are so pleased you bought this Sandstrom
SHDFSAT14 Freesat+ box.
Hope you enjoy:
• Quality state-of-the-art satellite TV receiver
• Over 180 of your favourite channels
• Picture perfect High Definition (selected channels)
• BBC iPlayer, ITV Player
• Pause, Record and Rewind at the touch of a button
• Easy plug and play set up
• Free, expert customer support - visit Freesat.co.uk or
call 0345 3130051
Not included:
• Monthly subscriptions (It's free)
• Lengthy contracts (It's free forever)
• Baffling, complicated technology (It's simple)
Remove all packaging from the Freesat box.
Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
In addition to this manual the items shown on the right
are included:
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We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you
fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to
help you resolve any issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future
reference.
The Freesat box
HDMI Cable Mains Adapter
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MENU GUIDE
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AUDIO SYNC HDMI
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UNPACKING

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Sandstrøm Freesat + HD
500GB CONNECTION
SHDFSAT14
Place your Freesat box 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 Freesat box. For full functionality of your Freesat box 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.
Connecting the two cables
This allows you to watch one TV channel and record another.
Connect the two separate cables from your satellite dish to each
of the TUNER 1 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 350mA
350mA S/PDIF
about this.
ETHERNET TV SCART
These cables only need to be hand tightened, overtightening could result in
damage to the Freesat box.
2. To watch On Demand TV connect an Ethernet cable (not
supplied) from your router to the ETHERNET socket on the
back of your Freesat box.
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supplied to the HDMI socket at the back of the Freesat box
and a 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 a
HDMI socket, you can connect the Freesat box using a SCART
cable (not supplied), but will not be able to view Freesat 350mA 350mA
1 2 S/PDIF
channels in high definition.
UNPACK CONNECT TO A DISH
1 abc jkl 5 2 3 def 4. Connect the mains adapter and then plug in at the wall socket.
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BACK 0 EXIT To receive Freesat, you must
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connect your Freesat box to an
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The Freesat box
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INFO REC VOL - P - For safety reasons and to
AUDIO WIDE SUB AD SWAP SYNC TEXT HDMI CH LIST provide reliable reception,
we strongly recommend
500GB SHDFSAT14 Sandstrøm Freesat LET'S GET HD + Remote Control that the satellite dish is
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professionally installed. If you
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satellite dish, please consult
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CONNECTION OVERVIEW SWITCH ON
Slide the battery Turn on your TV set and choose the HDMI input
5V 500mA
350mA 350mA S/PDIF compartment cover from (see your TV's instruction manual).
the back of the remote
Switch on the mains socket the Freesat
TUNER IN 2 TUNER IN 1 ETHERNET TV SCART DC 12V 2.5A control. Insert the two box is connected to. After a few seconds,
OR AAA sized batteries as
the first Freesat installation screen
shown on the inside of the will show on the TV screen.
compartment. Replace the
Satellite TV compartment cover. If you do not see this screen on the
TV screen, see the Hints and Tips
Dish
section in the main instruction manual.
Mains Power
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