However, if you wish to use it wirelessly, the mobility factor is significantly hampered. Overall, the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid is a neat device with a good interface. No automatic recording of the Rose Bowl for me.
I was unable to properly test the automatic record function, as each time I attempted to connect to TitanTV’s program guide to select a program to record, the server returned an error.Īfter a few not-so-quick calls, it appears that the problem is not with Elgato or TitanTV, but with my cable provider who is currently upgrading service in my area, which will be completed in late January 2007. Your recorded content can also be edited later using the EyeTV2 software or sent out to Toast to archive for later viewing. The manual record function is intuitive and even supports iPod formats. The quality is rather good, and can be viewed in a variety of sizes, including full-screen. The software immediately found the analog channels, to search for the digital channels I had to click the auto-tune button. With all the extra cables included in the box, why didn’t they include a small snap-on antenna?ĭisappointed in the ATSC functions of the EyeTV Hybrid, I decided to test it with my home cable connection. All the pictures on the box depicts laptops wirelessly viewing content while connected to the EyeTV, so I expected some ATSC reception without assistance. Since I primarily use a laptop, buying a bulky external antenna negates the benefit of buying a small dongle. If you have problems with reception, Elgato’s site recommends visiting for regional reception information and help selecting an antenna.
The software only recognized two channels, and neither of them was visible. The ATSC reception without an antenna is rather poor. There are two ways that you can view programming on the EyeTV Hybrid: via cable connection (NTSC/Digital) or through the air (ATSC). When I first launched the included EyeTV software the configuration wizard guided me through the setup process.Ĭonfiguration for your local channels is a fairly straightforward process, but you do need to create a Titian TV account to be able to view the channel listings. Before using the EyeTV Hybrid hardware, you need to install and configure Elgato’s EyeTV 2 software from the included disc.
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