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T able of Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Installation 3 W elcome to EyeTV! 3 Viewer Window 6 W atching Live T elevision 6 W atching Multiple Programs 6 Using Multiple Digital Channels 7 Using Digital Multifeeds 8 Changing the Size of the EyeTV Viewer Window 8 Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Viewer Window 9 Adjusting the Display[...]

EyeTV Manual 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 T uning to Live T elevision 38 Automatically Recording Programs 38 Remote Scheduling Programs 38 EyeTV Program Guide in Europe: Powered by tvtv 40 New User Registration 40 Navigating through the Program Guide 43 View by Date 4 3 View by Filter 4 4 Searching for Programs 44 Automatically Recording 45 Prog[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Installation Chapter 1 Chapter 1 · Installation 3 This chapter will show you how to install EyeTV software and launch EyeTV for the first time. W elcome to EyeTV! This guide shows you how to begin watching and recording television programs on your Macintosh. It covers installing and configuring EyeTV software and in- cludes i[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 1 · Installation 4 Installation Step One: Installing EyeTV Software • Insert the EyeTV software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. • Drag and drop the EyeTV application where you would like to install it. We recommend your Mac’ s Applications folder . Step T wo: Launching EyeTV for the First T ime • Nav[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 1 · Installation 5 Registering EyeTV Online Registering EyeTV entitles you to the following benefits: • Notification of product updates • T echnical support • Special offers T o register: • Open your web browser and go to www .elgato.com/registration.html • Enter the requested information and click the “Re[...]

EyeTV Software Manual V iewer Window Chapter 2 Chapter 2 · Viewer Window 6 The EyeTV Viewer window displays live or pre-recorded programs on your Macintosh. This chapter describes how to use the EyeTV Viewer window . W atching Live T elevision With EyeTV you can watch live television in several different window sizes or in full screen mode. A live[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 2 · Viewer Window 7 how to watch multiple pre-recorded programs, please see Chapter 4, The EyeTV Programs Window) . Using Multiple Digital Channels With digital television products EyeTV can play and record two or more TV channels that reside on the same transponder/multiplex simultaneously . A simple explanation is t[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 2 · Viewer Window 8 (like 11-1 for regular programming, and 11-2 for weather). Look on your channel list, and note these subchannels. Y ou cannot watch content from two differ - ent transponders at once (CBS and NBC), unless you had two separate tuners. That would require two separate EyeTV units. Looking for identica[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 2 · Viewer Window 9 The following pre-selected sizes are also available from the View menu. T o watch full screen: Select Enter Full Screen from the View menu, press z - 0 , or double click on the viewer window T o exit full screen mode, press the Escape key press z - 0 again, or double click on the viewer window T o [...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 2 · Viewer Window 10 Closed Captions Most programs in the US have embedded subtitles, known as Closed Captions. These are designed for the hearing impaired, with extra features that normal subtitles don’t have. T o turn on the display of Closed Captions, go to View – Closed Captions . All EyeTV units in the US and[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 2 · Viewer Window 11 the EyeTV infrared control. Pressing the return key on the keyboard forces it to display for a few seconds. Y ou can control how long it will display , by using the General Preferences (“Display program information after channel changes”). Please note that the amount of information available v[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Controller Chapter 3 Chapter 3 · Controller 12 This chapter will show you how to use the EyeTV Controller . The Control - ler enables you to fully manage your TV viewing experience. Y ou can use the Controller while watching either live or pre-recorded programs. The picture and table on the next page describes the function of[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 3 · Controller 13 Controller Button Descriptions EyeTV Information Display This blue area displays the name of the program currently being watched or recorded, the elapsed time, and the channel on which the program is playing. Clicking the time display toggles between elapsed time, total time, and time re- maining. Ey[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 3 · Controller 14 cord a longer program, please highlight the recording in the Recording section of the EyeTV Programs window , press the Info button, and edit the schedule there. Because EyeTV has only one tuner , and can only handle one video source at a time, channels and inputs cannot be changed while recording. O[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Programs Window Chapter 4 Chapter 4 · Programs Window 15 Programs Window This section describes the functions of the EyeTV Programs window . Programs Window Sections The EyeTV Programs window is organized into a number of sections, accessible from the Categories column on the left. Recordings, Schedules, Channels and Program [...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 16 those items from the File menu, with New Playlist or New Favorite Channels . At the bottom right corner of the Programs Window there is a slider . Move it to the left, and items displayed in the Programs Window will shrink. Move it to the right, and they will be magnified. Recordings Each time y[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 17 on the remote, a new recording is automatically added to the EyeTV Programs window . If you are recording from the tuner , then it should be named as per the Program Guide information. Otherwise, it is displayed as a “Live Recording”, with the date and time listed. Y ou can enter the program[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 18 of the EyeTV Programs window . The listing will become more restrictive with each additional character entered. Recordings are sorted by T itle, Duration, Date and Size. T o sort the Recordings section, click on one of the columns, like the Date column, and the sort will happen. Click again to r[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 19 The total amount of schedules is listed in the Categories column, next to the Schedules section. Managing Schedules T o add a manually scheduled program, select the Schedules section, click the New button at the top of the window and fill in the program’ s parameters, in- cluding T itle, Episo[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 20 T o view more details about a recording, or to change its title or description, se- lect the recording and click the Info button. When a repeating schedule is recording, the clock icon will turn red. Using the iPod column, you can select a recording to automatically export to iT unes, in the iPo[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 21 Channels EyeTV-compatible hardware devices have built in tuners, to select channels. The type and amount of channels depends on what video source your particular device is using. T o detect channels, you need to use the Auto T une process. This is usually done via the Setup Assistant, located in[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 22 T o search for particular channels, use the Search field at the top right corner of the EyeTV Programs window . The listing will become more restrictive with each additional character entered. The Action menu, which looks like a gear , allows you to do the following to channels: Rename - Change [...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 23 Program Guide EyeTV has a built in Electronic Program Guide (EPG), that lists upcoming pro- grams available for viewing or recording. Information for that list is gathered from online sources like T itanTV and tvtv , depending on where you live. If you need to update your Channel Lineup, that op[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 24 Y ellow - Music T urquouse - Sports Light Blue - News Red - Childrens Green - Documentary There are also symbols representing (below , in order) Widescreen, Subtitles, Multilingual, Dolby, TV , Stereo, HDTV , Closed Captions, and Black and White. Click on the title of any program to find out mor[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 25 Favorite Channels At the bottom left corner of the Programs Window there is a button with a + sign. Use that to name and add a Favorite Channels list. Or , select New Favor- ite Channels from the File menu. Once a Favorite Channels list is added to the Categories column, you can drag items to it[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 26 board. There is no limit to how many Favorite Channels lists you can create. Playlist At the bottom left corner of the Programs Window there is a button with a + sign. Use that to name and add a Playlist, which is a grouping of recordings. Or , select New Playlist from the File menu. Once a Play[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 4 · Programs Window 27 choose a playlist. There is no limit to how many Playlists you can create. Advanced Recording Features Auto-Launch of EyeTV to Record EyeTV can launch automatically two minutes before a scheduled recording is supposed to begin. For this to work, set the General Preferences to “Start EyeTV when[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Editor Chapter 5 Chapter 5 · Editor 28 This chapter will show you how to use EyeTV’ s built in Visual Editor Opening the EyeTV V isual Editor The Visual Editor is normally hidden from view . T o begin editing, select a record- ing in the EyeTV Programs Window , and click the Edit button. (Or , press the grey button in the t[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 5 · Programs Window 29 V isual Editor Drawer There are a number of items in the editor drawer: T imeline: The horizontal blue bar represents the overall length of the recording. Light blue sections mark the clips of video. The yellow section in the screenshot is the currently selected clip. The currently selected clip[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 5 · Programs Window 30 The Action menu, which looks like a gear , allows you to do the following via the editor: Compact - Permanently remove marked sections Export Clip - Save the marked section as a separate file Save Clip as Recording - Saves the marked section as a separate EyeTV re- cording. Clear All Markers - P[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 5 · Programs Window 31 • If you need to manually drag the playhead during this opera- tion, e.g. for large-scale navigation, the marker -playhead lock will come apart. T o enable the marker -playhead lock again, click on either the left or right marker of the pair . The play- head will snap to that marker and the vi[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 5 · Programs Window 32 Examples of Using the V isual Editor Delete Undesirable Content (like Commercials) Here is a detailed step-by-step example of how to cut out a clip from the middle of a recording: 1) Open the Editor . 2) Move the Playhead to roughly to where you want to edit. Y ou can always pause or play the vi[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 5 · Programs Window 33 Export Clip Any part of a recording can be saved as a separate movie. Use the editing tools to mark your favorite scene or video clip. Click into the marked area so that it is highlighted yellow , then choose Export Clip from the Action menu. Save Clip As Recording Any part of a recording can be[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Program Guide Chapter 6 Chapter 6 · Program Guide 34 This chapter will show you how to use EyeTV’ s program guide to find shows that interest you, and automatically record them to your Mac’ s hard disk. T itanTV is the provider of TV listings for EyeTV users in North America. tvtv is the provider of TV listings for EyeTV [...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 35 you have any newly scheduled content. The following is a description of these two services, including how their websites are organized. T o sign up for either , use the EyeTV Setup Assistant, found in the Help menu. EyeTV Program Guide in North America: Powered by T itanTV ™ Elgato has partnered[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 36 ings. More about this is in the next few sections. My Account – All of the settings for your grids, and how they interact with EyeTV (your PVR). Adjust things to exactly suit your needs. Community – This is a general forum for all things T itanTV . Y ou can leave mes- sages here for other user[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 37 following is a description of each tab: Digital Programming Guide - The default grid that appears when you log onto T itanTV .com or when you click the Digital tab at the top of the page. This tab displays the programming for all the digital broadcasts that you currently re- ceive. Analog Programm[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 38 same page. T uning to Live T elevision Watch Now Icon Clicking the W atch Now icon (located next to currently playing programs) sends program information to EyeTV , which then automati- cally tunes to the associated channel so you can watch live television programs on your Mac. Automatically Recor[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 39 PopUp Menu . • Go to your T itanTV Guide. Move your mouse over the record- ing you want to schedule, and a PopUp menu will come up, with the Remote Scheduling option. Y our schedule will be placed in a queue. Schedule more if you like. • Then, EyeTV will check with T itanTV to find your schedu[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 40 EyeTV Program Guide in Europe: Powered by tvtv Elgato has partnered with tvtv , one of Europe’ s most comprehensive TV listings services, to provide you with accurate information about the programs available in your area. EyeTV’ s Program Guide will help you find shows to watch now, or to auto[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 41 2. Next you have to create a new tvtv account. 3. Choose an account name (Login) and a password. This one has to be con - firmed. After inserting your email address, click Continue. 4. The next page shows you the used product: EyeTV . All you have to do is click Continue.[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 42 5. On page 3 of 3 you have to enter your name and address and a few other set- tings before clicking Continue again. 6. Now, close the browser window to get back to the EyeTV Setup Assistent. 7. Back to the Setup Assistant you have to confirm your tvtv account and pass - word. Then you can check t[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 43 9. Congratulations! Now you are registered and can use tvtv for scheduling pro- grams. Navigating through the Program Guide There are two main ways to view all of the programs available to you: By Date, or by Filter . V iew by Date View Daily Programs - It’ s easy to view current programming: Pr[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 44 Network programming, or even add More Channels to your listings. V iew by Filter On the left side of the screen is a Menu bar , which offers the following ways to filter through programs: Films – Choose from one of the many subcategories, from Comedy to Period film. T oday’ s choices will be l[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 6 · Program Guide 45 Automatically Recording Programs Record Icon – When viewing programs by date, if you click on a show’ s title you’ll see this icon. If you view listings by a certain filter , you’ll see it next to every program scheduled for a future time. Pressing the Record icon sends program information[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Preferences Chapter 7 Chapter 7 · Preferences 46 This chapter will show you how to use the EyeTV Preferences menu item to configure EyeTV to your specific needs. Y ou can open the Preferences by clicking on the EyeTV menu and selecting Preferences… , or by pressing z -, (comma). Here you can adjust your EyeTV settings to su[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 7 · Preferences 47 Automatically check for updates - Check this box if you’d like EyeTV to periodi- cally check for software updates. If an update is posted, then you will be noti - fied when starting EyeTV . Display program information after channel changes determines how often the blue overlay window is displayed.[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 7 · Preferences 48 ting used. 2000MB is the default size, which represents different amounts of time, depending on your EyeTV hardware, and the quality setting. Keep Live TV Buffer in RAM – Checking this can improve system responsive- ness, especially on lower -end Macintoshes. Press Change.... for Live TV Buffer Si[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 7 · Preferences 49 Guide Preferences Program Guide This is where you can manually select the service to use for your EyeTV Pro - gram Guide. Choose T itanTV if you are in the US, and that service will launch whenever you press the Guide button on the EyeTV Controller or the Programs window (see Chapter 6, The EyeTV Pr[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 7 · Preferences 50 Remote Programming Y ou can choose to automatically check for schedules you may have added using your guide’ s website. This will happen when you have a network connec - tion, and you can elect to wake up your Mac to check for schedule changes. Display Preferences Here you can adjust how the Viewe[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 7 · Preferences 51 Overscan masks the edges of the window , to hide unwanted visual data. Full Screen allows the video window to be stretched to fit screens wider than 4:3, as long as the original video occupied at least 75% of the screen area. The tab key can be used to toggle stretching. Deinterlace takes the visibl[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 7 · Preferences 52 Device Settings Here you can adjust your hardware’ s capture settings, including the Encoding and Picture options. Specifics are included in the separate guide for your par - ticular hardware.[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Advanced Features Chapter 8 Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 53 This chapter will show you how to use some of the advanced features of EyeTV . EyeTV has been integrated with Roxio’ s T oast 7 T itanium disc recording soft- ware to make it easy for you to archive your favorite shows onto Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), o[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 54 Opening QuickT ime Movies EyeTV can now play back any QuickT ime movie, along with audio-only files. Just use Open QuickT ime Movie command in the File menu, and then you can present the movie at any size you wish, even full screen. Y ou can even play AC3 audio. QuickT ime Pro is not necessary[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 55 MPEG Program Stream – The standard EyeTV format, creating a muxed MPEG file (audio and video intermixed). Suitable for T oast. MPEG Elementary Stream – Separate audio and video files, useful for importing into other programs like DVD Studio Pro. DV – Creates a DV file that can be used wi[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 56 Exporting T o PSP (PlayStation Portable) EyeTV can export footage to the PSP , in the correct resolution and format, be it 4:3 or widescreen. If you have letterboxed footage in EyeTV , you can use the Aspect Ratio controls to select widescreen, and the exported footage will be masked appropria[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 57 The easiest way is to highlight the recording you wish to export in the EyeTV Programs window, and then press the iPod button at the top of the EyeTV Pro- grams window. That will export the file to a MPEG-4 format, and add it to an “EyeTV” playlist within iT unes. If you want more control [...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 58 EyeTV Archive EyeTV recordings and schedules, along with other information about your setup, are kept in the EyeTV Archive. The Archive is a normal folder , which has to be called “EyeTV Archive” for EyeTV to use it. Y ou can move the Archive folder wherever you like, but you must tell Eye[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 59 Y ou can also drag recordings from the Recordings section of the EyeTV Pro- grams window, to the Finder . That will make a copy of that recording, in the .eyetv format. Move that copy to wherever you like, even to another EyeTV Archive. If .eyetv files are moved elsewhere in the Finder , then [...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 60 EyeTV Keyboard Shortcuts Use the following keyboard shortcuts to control playback of live television or pre-recorded programs. Note: The z key is marked with the Apple symbol on most Macintosh keyboards. Function Shortcut Key(s) Play/Pause Space bar Record z –R Stop z –. (period) Open Live[...]

EyeTV Software Manual Chapter 8 · Advanced Features 61 T uner Input z –T A/V Input z –V Snapshot to Clipboard z –C Snapshot to Desktop z –Shift–C Aspect Ratio: Automatic z –Option-0 Aspect Ratio: 4:3 z –Option-1 Aspect Ratio: 14:9 z –Option-2 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 z –Option-3 Aspect Ratio: Wide z –Option-4 Closed Captions Control?[...]

EyeTV Software Manual T roubleshooting Chapter 9 Chapter 9 · T roubleshooting 62 This chapter will show you how to troubleshoot EyeTV . Downloading Updates Elgato is dedicated to making EyeTV a better product. We will be releasing up - dates to the EyeTV software periodically , that add new features and functional- ity to EyeTV , as well as fixing[...]