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Manhattan S4-R Freesat Recorder : How to Reset a Forgotten Manhattan S4-R PIN

Manhattan S4-R Freesat Recorder : How to Reset a Forgotten Manhattan S4-R PIN

Forgotten the PIN on your Manhattan S4-R?

Don't panic. The Manhattan S4-R includes a hidden Recovery Menu that allows you to reset a forgotten PIN without having to contact support or perform a full factory reset.

I'll show you how to access the Recovery Menu, where to find the information needed to verify your receiver, and how to create a new PIN so you can regain access to locked features and settings.

You'll also see the additional recovery options available and learn when they should – and shouldn't – be used. If you're locked out of parental controls, settings menus, or other PIN-protected features on your Manhattan S4-R, this quick guide will help you get back up and running.

Step to Reset

  • On the Remote Control
  • Press X (Exit)
  • Press RED
  • Press Yellow
  • Press RED
  • Press & Hold X for 5 Seconds

You should see a reset and delete screen - select the option you need and this will wipe all information on the device, including recordings. See the screen below

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s4-r repair screen

Check the Manhattan model first

Remote channels, PIN recovery and factory resets are different tasks. Match the guide to your exact box and avoid any reset option that deletes recordings unless you intend to erase them.

Related guides

Prefer a demonstration? Watch Freesat Spares setup and repair videos on YouTube. Match the video to your box model before following the steps.

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