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 | EyeTV HD - Setup Assistant and Learning a Remote (Video) |  |
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| EyeTV HD - Setup Assistant and Set Top Box Settings (Video) |  |
| (Part 1) Video of EyeTV HD - Setup Assistant and Component Cables
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| EyeTV One Digitenne and Digitenne Subscriptions | |
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If you already subscribe to Digitenne, enjoy those same great pay TV channels on your computer at no additional cost. EyeTV One Digitenne comes with a free smartcard worth 12.95€; there’s no need to buy anothe |
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| How can EyeTV HD learn to control new cable boxes and satellite receivers? | |
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EyeTV HD comes with an IR Control database, that lists various universal remote codes for a wide variety of cable boxes and satellite receivers.Occasionally, a newer box might not be in that list of co |
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| What are the differences between EyeTV HD and EyeTV Hybrid? | |
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EyeTV HD and EyeTV Hybrid have some similarities, but also some large differences.The comparaison below is between EyeTV HD |
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| What are the differences between EyeTV HD and EyeTV 250 Plus? | |
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EyeTV HD and EyeTV 250 Plus have some similarities, but also some large differences.The comparaison below is between EyeTV HD |
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| How do I record an EyeTV HD recording in HD and iPhone formats at the same time? | |
| Whenever you record something using EyeTV HD, you have the option of recording a smaller version of the same file, for the iPhone.Both the full size recording, and |
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| How do I setup EyeTV HD? | |
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The EyeTV HD is designed to be simple to setup and use.
To ensure that all aspects of the E |
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| Why do my EyeTV HD colors look wrong via a component connection? | |
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EyeTV HD offers the option to use Component video, which breaks the video signal into three parts. Those segments are represented by three colors: |
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| What does the light on the front of EyeTV HD indicate? | |
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There is a status LED light located on the front-center of EyeTV HD, Â and it has two states, green and orange.Green - indicates EyeTV HD is receiving power. |
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| Can I use EyeTV HD with my Blu-ray player? | |
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Yes, EyeTV HD may be used with Blu-ray players that have Component (Blue, Red, Green) outputs. Use the red and white inputs for audio.Â
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| Does EyeTV HD have an HDMI input/output? | |
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EyeTV HD does not have HDMI input. You can use any HD video device that has Component (red, green and blue) outputs. This includes: |
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| Can I use my existing IR Blaster with the EyeTV HD? | |
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EyeTV HD includes an infrared channel changer (IR Blaster) with the product. It is recommended that you use the bundled IR Blaster that is included with EyeTV |
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| What is the maximum resolution that EyeTV HD can capture? | |
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EyeTV HD can record up to full HD resolution, referred to as 1080i. A Component video connection can transmit 1080i, but will often hav |
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| Will EyeTV HD support Standard Definition? | |
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Yes, EyeTV HD features Composite and S-Video inputs for Standard Definition sources, and Component inputs for HD sources.
If your set top box does not have Component outputs, the EyeTV |
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| Can I use EyeTV HD together with other tuner devices? | |
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Technically, you can use EyeTV HD at the same time as other EyeTV devices.However, it is likely that due to the amount of CPU power required to decode H.264 HD s |
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| Can I view my premium cable or satellite channels with EyeTV HD? | |
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Yes, EyeTV HD allows you to view any channels you subscribe to through your Cable or Satellite provider.Since your subscribed channels are decrypted by your Set Top Box, you can enjoy any of your available chan |
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| Can EyeTV HD receive ClearQAM signals? | |
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No, EyeTV HD cannot receive ClearQAM signals directly.If you have a Set Top Box, it will change your ClearQAM channels into an analog signal which can be sent to the EyeTV HD via |
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| Does EyeTV HD allow video pass-through to another device? | |
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No, EyeTV HD does not have the capability of passing the video signal to another device such as a TV, DVD recorder or A/V system.EyeTV HD only has video and audio input connections.
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| Does EyeTV HD have more than one tuner? | |
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No. EyeTV HD actually doesn't have any tuners - it can't receive video directly from an antenna or cable line. Instead, it has video inputs - it is a video capture device.
It can receive video from Component, Composite |
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| Can EyeTV HD capture video from a video or still camera? | |
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Yes – if your camera has Component, Composite or S-Video outputs, then you can record video using |
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| Can EyeTV HD transcode video files to H.264? | |
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No. EyeTV HD only encodes video that is input via Component,
Composite or S-Video cables. |
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| Can EyeTV HD work with Windows? | |
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EyeTV HD does not work with Windows.It does not work with Windows Media Center, or other software that runs under any version of Windows.
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| Can I boost the audio that EyeTV HD receives? | |
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Yes, you can boost the maximum volume that EyeTV HD can capture.Visit the Devices section of the EyeTV Preferences, and u |
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| How do I setup EyeTV HD to control my cable box or satellite receiver? | |
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To setup EyeTV HD to control a cable box or satellite receiver, you will need to use the EyeTV Setup Assistant.You can start the |
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| Does EyeTV HD come with an infrared remote control? | |
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Yes, EyeTV HD comes with the same remote that most EyeTV hardware from Elgato can use.
This remote controls the EyeTV software. The following article goes o |
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| What video format does EyeTV HD record in? | |
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EyeTV HD only captures in the H.264 format. The audio is stereo AAC.
Resolutions match the original video source, up to 1080i.
You have the option of recording in the original resolutio |
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| Can EyeTV HD send video to a TV set? | |
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EyeTV HD is designed to only send video to your Mac, via the USB cable.
It has video inputs, including Composite, Component |
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| What HD video sources can I use with EyeTV HD? | |
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You can use any HD video device that has Component (red, green and blue) outputs. That is also known by YPbPr video.
Some examples are: |
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| Can I export EyeTV recordings to my iPad? | |
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Yes, you can export EyeTV recordings to the iPad, when using EyeTV 3.4 software (or above).Use the |
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| Does EyeTV HD need a power adapter to function? | |
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No, EyeTV HD does not need a power adapter.EyeTV HD is only powered by the USB bus - the same cable that's used to transmit audio and video.You shoul |
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| Can I use EyeTV HD to record 720p or 1080i video? | |
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EyeTV HD will sense the resolution of the video it receives, and record at that resolution by default.EyeTV HD can record 1080i |
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| Can I use EyeTV HD to record multichannel digital audio (Dolby, DTS)? | |
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EyeTV HD has stereo audio inputs (RCA). It records in stereo, using the AAC audio format.EyeTV HD doesn't have a dig |
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| Can I use EyeTV HD to record audio only? | |
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EyeTV HD requires both a video
and audio source to work. You can use the following steps to record a
file with your preferred audio track, and then separate that audio
track for use elsewhere.
1) |
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| Can I use EyeTV HD with a video game system? | |
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You can hook up a video game console like an PlayStation 3, Wii, or Xbox 360 to EyeTV HD using Component, Composite, or S-Video inputs.However, the delay that occurs between the c |
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| Does EyeTV HD have a MPEG encoder? | |
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EyeTV HD does not have a MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 encoder. Â Instead, it has a H.264 encoder.EyeTV HD records H.264 content in either SDTV or HDTV forma |
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| Does EyeTV HD have a TV tuner? | |
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No. EyeTV HD actually doesn't have any tuners - it can't
receive video directly from an antenna or cable line. Instead, it has
video inputs - it is a video capture device.
It can receive video from Component, Composit |
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| System Requirements for EyeTV HD | |
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System requirementsThe use of EyeTV HD requires:• Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or higher CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later.
We recommend Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later with all software |
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| What kinds of inputs will EyeTV HD accept? | |
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EyeTV HD accepts the following types of inputs:AudioLeft and right stereo channels through RCA-type connectors.Video |
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| Does EyeTV HD include an IR Blaster? | |
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Yes, EyeTV HD does include an Infrared Channel Changer, also known as "IR Blaster".That hardware allows for transmitting an infrared signal to a cable |
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| Does EyeTV HD work in Europe and Australia? | |
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There is no International version of EyeTV HD available at this time.EyeTV HD is only sold in the United States and Canada, and is designed only to work in those |
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| Status Message: EyeTV HD Infrared Channel Changer Tips | |
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Here are some useful tips for setting up your EyeTV HD with cable boxes or satellite receivers. |
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EyeTV HD should be able to automatically control most Set Top Boxes, i.e. satellite receivers or cable boxes provided by your cable company. |
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