I emailed Elgato to try and determine whether the output from a high definition set top box can be recorded in high definition. That information was buried in some of the reviews I read. I'm glad you mentioned the problem about setting up some set top boxes. None of them gave as much detail about the number of export options for saving a recording as you did. I read some reviews of this device earlier this Summer.
Eyetv hybrid 2 manual#
The EyeTV software does not allow manual configuration for set-topīoxes. Anyone who has tried to record from a box Provider and set-top box, EyeTV can also change the set-top channel to Tvtv provides information for the television provider. The EyeTV software can schedule for set-top boxes if TitanTV or Interestingly enough, television schedules for this serviceĪre available from other Web sites-but those sites are not integratedĪ new feature in the EyeTV 2.4 software is configuration for set-topīoxes. TitanTV Web page, the channels were not programmed correctly forĪt the time of this review and after two months of requests, TitanTVĭoes not provide information or listings for Cavalier TV, a DSL/IP digital television When recordings were scheduled from the missing stations using the Missing from the integrated schedule guide within the EyeTV software. Unfortunately, three of those stations were Of our local television stations for both analog and digital broadcasts.ġ3 digital stations were available, and all stations were listed The scheduling windowĪlso provides a feature so that recordings can be automaticallyįormatted and exported to iTunes for syncing with an iPod or Apple TV.ĭuring installation, the EyeTV Hybrid and software correctly found all Once added to the EyeTV schedule, additional options are available forĭaily, weekly, or custom repeated recordings. Records anything of interest and that the programs are waiting for them Frequent travelers can then make sure their home computer In the preferences and the guide settings, remote scheduling can beĪctivated to check the TitanTV Web site for any recordings scheduled If there is a schedulingĬonflict with another program, EyeTV will ask which show to record. The show will be automaticallyĪdded to the EyeTV recording schedule. TitanTV provides program scheduling integrated within the EyeTV software Idea to get an additional hard drive dedicated to video use. For those interested in frequent recording, it might be a good We recorded several programs andįound that at the higher setting an hour of video used 5–10 GB of disk Tradeoff with higher quality recording is the additional amount of hardĭrive space required for the files. MPEG-2 recording is unquestionably higher quality. The MPEG-1 options are betterįor those using older Macs, but for those with recent machines the Since having the EyeTV Hybrid dangle off the back or side of a computerĪs with live playback, there are recording preferences based on theĭesired quality and processor abilities.
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The inability to use powered USB hubs was a disappointment, Receiver was attached directly to a USB port on either of theĬomputers.
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Eyetv hybrid 2 tv#
When no other USB devices were plugged in, and disappeared when the TV The EyeTV Hybrid with two different powered USB hubs and on twoĭifferent Macs to find that, while it worked, there were occasional frame With so many other USB devices plugged into our Macs, we couldn’t helpīut test the TV receiver when plugged into powered USB hubs. Those using the EyeTV Hybrid to view and record content while traveling. The channel section in the program windowĬonveniently provides options to change or add a service, perfect for If an existing channel lineup or service provider changes, the channelĪnd schedules can be added or reprogrammed without going through the Window with channels, schedules, and recordings. Once the activation and setup are complete, the EyeTV softwareĭisplays a live video window, a controller palette, and a program