If you only have one video source cable, but multiple devices to
hook it up to, then you can use an A/V switchbox, A/V distribution
amplifier, or a coaxial splitter.
An A/V switchbox takes multiple composite or S-Video inputs and
channels them to one output, while a distribution amplifier does the
opposite (takes one input and channels it to multiple outputs). If
video is coming from a device with only one A/V output, and you need to
get it to a TV and EyeTV, then these devices could help. A switchbox
can only route to one device at a time, meaning you could use your
video signal with EyeTV or another device, but not both at the same
time. A distribution amplifier can pass one source on to multiple
devices simultaneously.
A coaxial splitter takes one cable or antenna line and distributes
the signal over two or more outputs. If you have a cable modem, you can
split your signal so that half goes to EyeTV, and half to your modem.
If you use cable with your TV, half of the signal can go to your TV,
and half to EyeTV. Due to the nature of cable/antenna signals, you can
watch a separate channel on each split line (assuming a cable box isn’t
involved).