📺 Zgemma H8 Combo – Saorview + Free-to-Air HD Receiver (PVR Ready)

The Zgemma H8 Combo is a high-performance Linux-based HD receiver designed to receive both Saorview (Irish terrestrial) and Free-to-Air UK satellite channels — all in one easy-to-use box.

Enjoy over 300 satellite channels and all your Irish Saorview channels in HD with no monthly fees. Record, pause, and rewind live TV with the optional USB hard drive function.

⚙️ Main Features

✅ HD Combo Receiver – Saorview (DVB-T/T2) + Satellite (DVB-S/S2)
✅ Watch Irish + UK channels on one remote
✅ Full HD 1080p output via HDMI
✅ Linux Enigma2 operating system for advanced features and customization
✅ PVR ready – record or pause live TV using a USB drive or external hard disk
✅ EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) and channel sorting
✅ Built-in media player – play movies, music, or photos from USB
✅ Compact and stylish design
✅ Free-to-air operation – no subscriptions or viewing cards required

📡 Channel Access

Receive channels such as:
BBC One HD, BBC Two HD, ITV1 HD, Channel 4 HD, Channel 5, Film4, Sky News, RTE 1 HD, RTE 2 HD, Virgin Media, TG4, RTE News, RTE Junior and hundreds more.

💡 Optional Features

🔹 Connect to the internet for extra plugins, online content capability
🔹 Add a USB HDD for twin recording (Record Irish as you watch UK & Vice Versa) / timeshift features
🔹 Compatible with DiSEqC and multi-satellite setups

⚠️ Please Note

Supplied as Free-to-Air receiver — no card or subscription required
Installation available nationwide
External hard drive or USB stick required for recording

✅ Why Choose the Zgemma H8 Combo

Combines Saorview + UK Free-to-Air in one box
No bills, no subscriptions — one-time purchase
Record, pause, rewind, and watch in crystal-clear HD
Ideal for home use, rental properties, or holiday homes
Fully compatible with Freesat.ie installations

📍 Demo available in-store | 🚚 Professional setup & installation available anywhere in Ireland

👉 Zgemma H8 Combo — enjoy Saorview and UK Free-to-Air in one powerful HD receiver.

Comes pre-tuned with the latest Tv channel list for Saorview and the UK Free-to-air channel lists.

SPECIFICATION

1 x USB2.0
1x HDMI 2.0
H.265 Main/Main 10@Level 4.1 high-tier
H.264 BP/MP/HP@Level 4.2; MVC
MPEG-1
MPEG-2 SP@ML and MP@HL
MPEG-4 SP@Levels 0–3, ASP@Levels 0–5, GMC, and MPEG-4 short
Header format (H.263 baseline)
AVS baseline@Level 6.0 and AVS+
VC-1 SP@ML, MP@HL, and AP@Levels 0–3
VP6/VP8
1-channel 1080p@60 fps decoding
10/100 Mbit Ethernet Interface
Advanced EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
User-friendly linux Menu system
Full automatic service scan
3-layer OSD
Various Channel Editing Programs
Easy and fast software-upgrade via USB
Low deep-standby power consumption under 1 W
Parental Control
Plugin Service
Excellent sound quality in Dolby Digital
OSD into many languages and graphics (Skins)
Web interface, WEB Remote control
DiSEqC 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 and USALS
External power supply 12V 2A

PACKING

1 x Zgemma H8.2H box
1 x Remote Controller
1 x Power Supply
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x User Manual

📺 Freesat.ie — Zgemma H8 Channel & Recording Guide
Browse bouquets/genres, pause live TV, record, and watch recordings with confidence.

📺 Channel Access (Bouquets/Genres)

To browse channels by genre or favourites:

Press the UP arrow on your remote (just above the OK button).
This opens the channel list, showing whatever bouquet (channel group) you’re currently in.
Press the BLUE button to view all bouquets or genres (Entertainment, News, Movies, etc.).

For direct access to the bouquets list:

Press the TV or FAV button on your remote.
These will take you straight to the full bouquet list, skipping extra steps.

💡 Tip: Irish Saorview channels are usually found in the first bouquet, labelled “FTA” (Free-To-Air).

⏯️ How to Pause Live TV

While watching live TV, press the PAUSE button on your remote.
This will pause the broadcast and begin timeshift recording in the background.
You can resume watching by pressing PLAY.
When you press STOP or change the channel, you’ll be asked whether to save the paused (timeshifted) segment as a recording.
Select YES if you’d like to keep it for later viewing.

⚙️ Note: You’ll need a USB stick or hard drive connected and properly set up for pausing and recording features to work.

⏺️ How to Record a Channel Manually

Press the RED Record button on your remote.
A message will appear: “Add a new recording?”
Press OK to confirm.
The recording is now scheduled.
To check, press the UP arrow to open the channel list — the channel you’re recording will be highlighted in red.

▶️ How to Watch Your Recordings

Press the Play List button on your remote.
This opens your list of saved recordings.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to highlight the one you want.
Press OK to play.

🔁 Watch One Channel While Recording Another

With your Zgemma H8, you can:

Watch one UK channel while recording another UK channel.
Watch an Irish Saorview channel while recording one or even two UK channels.

💡 Tip: Irish Saorview channels are found in the “FTA” bouquet (usually the first in the list).

❓ FAQs

What USB drive do I need for pausing and recording?
Use a reliable USB 3.0 stick (32–128GB) or an external hard drive 500g or 1TB. After connecting, format it on the box if prompted. For heavy recording, a powered HDD/SSD is best.

Timeshift says there’s not enough space.
Delete old recordings or plug in a larger drive. You can also shorten the maximum timeshift buffer in settings to reduce space usage.

My recording failed or stopped early.
This can happen due to power loss, drive unplugged, or the drive entering sleep mode. Try a different USB port and disable disk sleep if your drive supports it.

I can’t find Irish Saorview channels.
They usually appear in the first bouquet labelled FTA. If missing, check your aerial connection and rescan Saorview channels.

Can I watch two UK channels and record a third?
You can watch one UK channel while recording another. You can also watch Saorview while recording one or two UK channels, depending on tuner usage (UK Channels on the same frequency)

💬 Need Help?

📧 Email: info@freesat.ie
📞 Phone: 01-6852090

Linux

Zgemma H8.2H Combo S2+T2 Linux Set Top Box