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 How does EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) compare to EyeTV Hybrid INT?
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General Comparison



When it was released, EyeTV Hybrid was available in two separate versions:

EyeTV Hybrid (North America)
EyeTV Hybrid (Europe/Australia), also known as EyeTV Hybrid INT (International).

Each version of the EyeTV Hybrid was made for a specific part of the world, and won't function in other regions.

EyeTV Hybrid (North America) supports inputs specific to that region, namely:

NTSC
ATSC
Clear QAM

EyeTV Hybrid INT supports different video standards, namely:

PAL
SECAM
DVB-T

In July of 2008, a newer version of the EyeTV Hybrid INT was released. This model is known as EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008).

EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) offers additional inputs:

PAL
SECAM
DVB-T
DVB-C (new) (unencrypted only)
FM Radio (new)

EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) also has a new enclosure:



All versions of EyeTV Hybrid offer composite and S-Video inputs, via an included A/V adapter cable.

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) will not function in North America.

What follows are more details about how EyeTV Hybrid INT compares to EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008):


Analog Connections



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) accept the same type of analog SDTV video inputs (PAL or SECAM):

1) Antenna / Aerial - using tuner input
2) Unscrambled Analog Cable (channels 1-124) - using tuner input
3) Premium Cable (using cable box first) - change channels using cable box
4) Digital Cable (using cable box first) - change channels using cable box
5) Satellite (using receiver first) - change channels using satellite receiver
6) DVD/VCR/Camcorder (via A/V inputs) - S-Video or composite

EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can also receive FM radio, when using an antenna / aerial.

EyeTV Hybrid INT cannot receive FM radio.

If you connect a cable box or satellite receiver up to EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008), then you will see all non-HD channels. You can change channels using your cable box or satellite receiver remote.



Connection to the Macintosh



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) use built-in USB 2.0 connectors to connect to you Mac. They are USB bus powered.

A Mac with factory-built USB 2.0 ports is part of the System Requirements; USB 2.0 PCI cards likely won't work.



Analog Resolutions and Encoding



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) support full 720 by 576 (PAL or SECAM) resolutions.

When using analog sources, EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) are primarily for watching television. Recording is done in software by your Mac, and the available resolution depends on your Mac. That means you need a very fast Mac to record in best analog quality with EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008)

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) have 3 analog recording presets:

Video CD
Standard (DVD 120 min) (single G5 or Intel processor required)
High (DVD 90 min) (dual G5 or Intel processor required)



Analog Video Acquisition and Recording



Capturing analog video from a source like a VCR or Camcorder can be done with EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008).

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) use software encoding and therefore rely on your Mac's processor to encode files. Dual G5 and Intel Macs can handle the demand on the processor quite effortlessly, so an EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) are very suitable and inexpensive alternatives for newer Macs.

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) are unable to use the VHS Assistant (which is a feature for hardware with analog encoding chips, like EyeTV 250 Plus) but they can still record manually from a VCR.



Included Accessories



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) come with an infrared remote control.

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) come with an A/V adapter cable, so composite or S-Video signals can be received.

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can be used with the Apple Remote, with Macs that have a built-in IR receiver for the Apple Remote.



Analog Game Mode



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) offer very low latency capture. They are EyeTV products suitable for playing video games very close to real time - the delay is a small fraction of a second.

PAL 50hz signals are supported, but PAL 60hz signals are not supported.

If the game console or device uses SCART, then an inexpensive SCART-to-composite adapter is needed to connecto to EyeTV Hybrid INT or EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008).



Digital Television



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can receive digital TV over antenna/aerial and unencrypted cable, including HDTV (where available).

Digital TV is pre-encoded, and so EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) and simply capture the video from the broadcaster as-is, with no loss of quality.

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can receive DVB-T radio over antenna/aerial. They cannot receive DAB radio.

HDTV reception will vary depending on which country you are in. Some countries using DVB-T may not have HDTV signals that EyeTV can receive. MPEG-2 video is fine, as is MPEG-4/H.264 when using the latest EyeTV software, and a fast Mac.



Digital Connections



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can receive digital TV over antenna/aerial, using the tuner (coaxial) input.

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can receive DVB-T radio over antenna/aerial, using the tuner (coaxial) input. They cannot receive DAB radio.

EyeTV Hybrid INT cannot receive digital cable directly (no DVB-C).

EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can receive free DVB-C (unencrypted digital cable), using the tuner (coaxial) input. DVB-C access will not receive pay channels.

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) cannot receive satellite signals directly (no DirecTV, Dish Network, Sky, or DVB-S).

EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) cannot receive component, HDMI, DVI or other high-end inputs.



Digital Resolutions and Encoding



EyeTV Hybrid INT and EyeTV Hybrid INT (2008) can receive both SDTV and HDTV signals via the digital antenna/aerial input. That includes 720p and 1080i signals. A Dual G5 or Core Duo Mac is needed to properly display HDTV signals.





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Article ID: 2745
Created On: 14 Jul 2008 09:22 PM

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