EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) is designed to be simple to setup and use.
To ensure that all aspects of the EyeTV Hybrid are understood, here is a discussion of the hardware.
Pictured is
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model). This is not the 2008 model with DVB-C access. The six rectangular holes on the top are a distinguishing mark.
Connections
The dark end of the EyeTV Hybrid is a plastic cap, protecting the male
USB 2.0 plug. That can be connected directly to an USB port on your
Mac, or a small USB 2.0 extension cable can be used (included with
EyeTV Hybrid).
The opposite end of the EyeTV Hybrid is the
Tuner input,
with a connector for a coaxial cable. That’s usually the sort of cable
that antenna/aerial services use, or cable TV. If you have one of
those services, then connect your cable there. The appearance of that
coaxial input will vary, depending on if you are in North America
(screw on) or Europe/Australia (slip on).
Each side of the EyeTV Hybrid has a small black feature. One side is
an IR receiver (which does not illuminate like a light), and the other
side is a small rectangle, to which you can connect the break out cable
for
composite (RCA) and
S-Video connections (included with EyeTV Hybrid).
Depending on the EyeTV Hybrid package you received, this cable may have
red and white composite connectors for audio, or it might have a mini
jack, to which you can connect a small composite audio Y adapter
(included with EyeTV Hybrid). Both composite and S-Video sources need
to use composite red and white cables for audio - S-Video cables only
carry video.
Lights
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) does not have any light on it, so no part will illuminate to indicate if it is on or off.
Video Standards
Each version of the EyeTV Hybrid was made for a specific part of the world, and won't function in other regions.
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) supports inputs specific to that region, namely:
PAL
SECAM
DVB-T
All versions of EyeTV Hybrid offer composite and S-Video inputs, via an included A/V adapter cable.
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) will not function in North America.
Analog Inputs: General Information
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) accepts a number of analog inputs:
1) Antenna (channels 1-69) - 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
7) Game console (via A/V inputs) - S-Video or composite
Analog Inputs: Antenna
Connect the antenna to the tuner input of EyeTV Hybrid, using a coaxial cable.
If the EyeTV Setup Assistant is not showing, then please select it from the Help menu.
When
prompted, select “Analog - Antenna” as your service, and then Auto
Tune. The Auto Tune process will search for channels that the antenna
can receive.
Analog Inputs: Cable (No Cable Box)
Connect the cable service to the tuner input of EyeTV Hybrid, using a coaxial cable.
If the EyeTV Setup Assistant is not showing, then please select it from the Help menu.
When prompted, select “Cable” as your service, and then
Auto Tune. The Auto Tune process will search for the analog channels that your cable company provides.
Analog Inputs: Cable (With Cable Box)
S-Video Setup
If you’re using a cable box, connected to
EyeTV via a coaxial cable, then Auto Tune using “Analog - Antenna”.
EyeTV will find the signal on channel 3 or 4.
If you’re using a cable box, connected to
EyeTV via composite (red, yellow and white) or S-Video, then go to the
Controls menu and choose the correct input.
When using a cable box, you must change
channels manually using the cable box or satellite receiver remote.
Analog Inputs: Satellite (With Satellite Receiver)
Composite Setup
If you’re using a satellite receiver, connected to
EyeTV via a coaxial cable, then Auto Tune using “Analog - Antenna”.
EyeTV will find the signal on channel 3 or 4.
If you’re using a satellite receiver, connected to
EyeTV via composite (red, yellow and white) or S-Video, then go to the
Controls menu and choose the correct input.
When using a satellite receiver, you must change
channels manually using the cable box or satellite receiver remote.
Analog Inputs: Game Console (Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, etc.)
The analog inputs of EyeTV Hybrid have a delay of only few
milliseconds, allowing for excellent live gameplay. Other EyeTV devices
have encoding hardware that causes a larger delay, rendering gameplay
difficult to impossible.
Next generation systems like
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 can use component or other higher end
connections. EyeTV Hybrid can only use composite RCA and S-Video from
these systems, and cannot receive HDTV via component or other
connections.
Some
Games published on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii Virtual Console
might not work on the Hybrid.
PAL 60Hz input is not supported, and some
widescreen content may not be accessible.
In short, any came console that has composite (red, white, yellow) or S-Video output as an option can work with EyeTV Hybrid.
An inexhaustive list of supported consoles would be:
Dreamcast
Gamecube
N64
PlayStation - PS1
PlayStation 2 - PS2
PlayStation 3 - PS3
Saturn
Wii
Xbox
Xbox 360
All
of the above have composite and S-Video output. Component, HDMI, DVI,
VGA and other outputs cannot be used with EyeTV Hybrid.
The
digital ATSC or DVB-T inputs cannot be used to play video games. Use
the analog inputs (composite, S-Video, analog RF) instead.
Analog Inputs: VCR, Camera or DVD Player
If you’re using a VCR, Camera or DVD player, connected to
EyeTV via a coaxial cable, then Auto Tune using “Analog - Antenna”.
EyeTV will find the signal on channel 3 or 4.
If you’re using a VCR, Camera or DVD player, connected to
EyeTV via composite (red, yellow and white) or S-Video, then go to the
Controls menu and choose the correct input.
If your device uses SCART, then a SCART to composite adapter is recommended - SCART to S-Video adapters offen cause errors.
When using a VCR, Camera or DVD player, you must control that device
manually using the buttons on that device, or its dedicated remote.
Digital Inputs: Digital Antenna (DVB-T, DTT)
Connect the antenna to the tuner input of EyeTV Hybrid, using a coaxial cable.
If the EyeTV Setup Assistant is not showing, then please select it from the Help menu.
When
prompted, select "Digital - Antenna" as your service, and then Auto
Tune. The Auto Tune process will search for channels that the antenna
can receive.
Digital Inputs: Digital Cable (DVB-C)
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) cannot directly receive Digital Cable. Attach the cable box to the analog inputs of
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model), and change channels using the cable box remote. You will not get HDTV signals from a cable box.
Digital Inputs: Digital Satellite (DVB-S)
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) cannot directly receive Digital Satellite. Attach the satellite receiver to the analog inputs of
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model), and change channels using the satellite receiver remote.
Digital Resolution: HDTV
EyeTV Hybrid INT (original International model) cannot receive HDTV from Digital Cable or Digital Satellite. It can only receive HDTV (where available) from digital antenna.
Devices Preferences
You can switch between Analog and Digital mode in the EyeTV Hybrid
section of the Devices Preferences for EyeTV (accessible from the EyeTV
menu > Preferences > Devices).
