Identify the intended outcome
A frozen interface, incorrect preferences and a wish to erase recordings are different tasks. The Freesat Recordable 4K manual provides separate system actions for them. Before selecting a menu item, describe which problem you are trying to solve. A support instruction that merely says reset needs clarifying against the options actually shown on the device.
Read the consequence attached to the action
The manual says Reset Settings Only preserves recordings, while Delete Recordings removes recordings without clearing box settings. Full Factory Reset removes both settings and recordings. These labels are not interchangeable. Do not choose the most destructive option simply because it contains the word full or appears lower in the same menu.
Keep a reboot distinct from erasure
The manual also provides a reboot route for an unresponsive box. Restarting the software is a different operation from deleting its library. Follow the model’s own current instructions, particularly if it is an older Humax, Manhattan or another Freesat-enabled receiver. The exact menu and consequences of one product should not be applied to every product carrying the platform name.
Prepare before confirming a destructive action
Read the on-screen confirmation and note any preferences or scheduled items you will need to configure again. Do not promise another household member that recordings can be restored after a full reset. If you are uncertain which action was requested, ask the provider’s support to identify the menu option. The important check is the named consequence, not whether the interface restarts afterwards.
Questions, answered
Do all reset options delete recordings?
No. The manual distinguishes options with different effects.
Does a full factory reset preserve the recording library?
The Recordable 4K manual says it deletes recordings and settings.