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Welcome to HDHomeRun for Mac
Network-connected digital TV tuner/recorder
Be sure to read this guide, as it covers important aspects of installing and configuring your new
HDHomeRun for Mac.
If you follow these instructions, you should be watching beautiful digital TV on your Mac in no time.
HDHomeRun System Requirements
HDHomeRun for Mac requires the following minimum system configuration:
• 100/1000base-T Ethernet network with DHCP server
• TV antenna and/or digital cable connection
• A Macintosh computer with 500 MHz G4 or higher processor (dual-processor G5 or Intel
Core Duo recommended for playing HD content.)
• Mac OS X version 10.4 or higher
• 512 MB of RAM
• Internet connection required to use the integrated electronic program guide (not available
in Canada).
• A CD/DVD recorder and Toast Titanium (version 7 or 8) software is required to create
DVDs, SVCDs or Video CDs. (not included)
Open and Unpack Box
Your HDHomeRun package contains the following items:
• HDHomeRun digital TV tuner
• EyeTV 2 software and PDF documentation on CD-ROM
• An Activation Key sheet, with two EyeTV 2 activation keys (inside the case for the CD)
• Ethernet cable
• Two RF cables
• AC power adapter
The HDHomeRun can be installed anywhere you have convenient access to your antenna/cable con-
nections and an Ethernet network connection. It does not have to be installed near your computer.
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Summary of Contents for Elgato HDHomeRun
- Page 1 • Ethernet cable • Two RF cables • AC power adapter The HDHomeRun can be installed anywhere you have convenient access to your antenna/cable con- nections and an Ethernet network connection. It does not have to be installed near your computer.
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Page 2: Quick Start Guide
To attach the HDHomeRun to your network: a. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port on the back of the HDHomeRun. b. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on your net-... - Page 3 Step Three: Attach HDHomeRun to Antenna or Cable The HDHomeRun has two identical digital tuners, and two inputs for antenna or cable TV connec- tions. Either input can be used for antenna or cable, but in most cases you will connect both inputs to the same source.
- Page 4 (i.e. local cable access channels, shopping chan- nels, and so forth) that you will be able to watch with the HDHomeRun. If your antenna system or cable only has one output available, you can use a video splitter to attach it to both inputs on the HDHomeRun.
- Page 5 Continue through the Assistant, entering your activation key and confirming the connec- tions to the tuner. The HDHomeRun includes two activation keys, so you can use EyeTV on two separate computers at the same time. Use a different key for each com- puter.
- Page 6 Elgato. Note: if you have connected both an antenna and cable, you will need to repeat the auto-tune proc- ess to look for channels on the other tuner. See the HDHomeRun FAQs on at faq.elgato.com for de- tails.
- Page 7 The Channel Listing If you look at the channel listing in the EyeTV Programs window, you’ll see something like this: You can double-click on any channel in the list to start watching it. In the Channels list you’ll see three different types of entries: 1.
- Page 8 TitanTV guide in browser b. Go through all the un-matched channels, tuning to each one and trying to identify it. Watch this channel’s content for a while until you know which channel it actually is. Many channels show their name or logo, which really helps. c.
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Page 9: Front Panel Lights
TV shows. Miscellaneous Front Panel Lights The HDHomeRun tuner has several green LED indicator lights on its front panel. They indicate whether the unit has power, is connected to a network and when each tuner is in use.
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