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Freesat, 163 TV CH, 37 Radio CH, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD, Demand 5, YouTube The Humax HB-1000S Freesat HD with Freetime Digital TV Receiver is a compact and stylish product that is a fantastic alternative to paid for satellite viewing. Access over 190 channels of satellite broadcast channels subscription free. Simply use your existing satellite dish connections or install a new dish from a local supplier.
The new Freetime on screen TV guide makes it easy to find programmes you want to watch and those you might have missed. With internet connection via supplied Ethernet cable (or optional Wi-Fi dongle) catch up TV services from the BBC, ITV, Channel Four and Five are all available from the seamless roll back electronic programme guide (EPG). Now you can view catch up on the big screen without having to connect to any additional devices. With over 190 TV and Radio channels to choose from including subscription free HD channels and video on demand you will never be short of something to watch.

What is Freesat?

Freesat is a free satellite television service that delivers over 190 TV and radio channels including 6 HD channels, all subscription free. You can receive this service via a satellite dish and a Freesat enabled HD Digital TV receiver or recorder, often referred to as a set top box (STB) or personal video recorder (PVR). Freesat is jointly owned by the BBC and ITV, launched in May 2008 Freesat has strived to bring the best of TV into homes completely subscription free. The various Freesat services offer Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) and Freesat + with Freetime, that offers HD TV with the benefit of catch up TV and Video on Demand (VOD) via the BBC iPlayer, ITV Player*, 4Od, Demand 5 and YouTube.

Simple to use TV guide

The Freetime EPG is one of the simplest to use guides using the colour coordinated remote control. The remote allows you to view live TV at a touch of a button, or by rolling backwards view catch up TV from all the key players, without leaving the same screen or connecting another device. You should never miss a second of your favorite shows. The now and next feature is a guide that lets you view the show you are watching but also see at a glance what’s also available or what’s coming up next.

Living busy lives means that sometimes you miss out on the best of TV, with Showcase you are shown a selection of not to be missed TV. Shows and films from across all channels are selected on a day to day basis from the finest programme producers and broadcasters.
No longer view catch up TV on your small screen laptop or PC with a huge range of content from BBC iPlayer, ITV Player*, 4oD, Demand 5 players plus additional content from YouTube.

The Freesat service provides a huge choice in video on demand from the comfort of your living room and main TV.

Optional Recording Ability

By purchasing a plug in hard drive recorder you can not only view the free to air satellite broadcasts you can save them to view again later.

Enhanced Viewing Pleasure

The Humax TV Portal is your gateway to a host of extra application genres like news, magazines, weather, games and children’s content. Simply connect the HB-1000S to your home broadband connection, either by Ethernet cable directly or via powerline adaptors or a Humax wireless dongle.

When connected to a HD ready TV set via the HDMI lead the HB-1000S 500GB will ensure the best resolution possible on your TV screen in 1080P, 1080i, 720P, 576P, or 576i. Enjoy the intense images and vibrant colours of HD channels from all the broadcasters transmitting in HD and all subscription-free. The box will also upscale standard definition programmes, making sure every image looks as fantastic as possible.

Audio output is highlighted by Dolby Digital Plus, so you get the purest and cleanest cinema sound in your living room.

Audio Description is also available plus Subtitles, so those with poor sight or hearing can enjoy shows with everyone, (these are recorded automatically if broadcast).

Home Networking

The HB-1000S offers exciting multimedia and home networking capabilities when connected to the internet via the Ethernet, making it the heart of any home. Play media content including photos, videos and MP3s directly onto your TV using a memory device connected to the USB port, or connect it to PCs or laptops around the home through your home router, using the Ethernet port. Your friends and family will be able to see your holiday moments on the big screen without having to crowd around your digital camera.

If you don’t like wires or your router is in another room you can connect your HB-1000S wirelessly via an optional Wi-Fi dongle which is supplied separately.

Easy Set Up

Once you've removed the HB-1000S from its box, set up is quick and very easy. Every box comes with an HDMI cable for perfect digital transmission of HD pictures and sound and Ethernet cable to connect to your router. Nothing too technical, no expert help needed. It’s something you can easily do yourself.

Peace of Mind

With so much choice on TV and catch up channels, you may want to restrict some viewing options for younger members of your family. This can be achieved by accessing the parental control function in the settings menu.