Elgato Systems HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner for Windows and Mac
Don't want to buy a television but want to watch TV? Here's a super-cool solution: The HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner for Windows and Mac from Elgato. Originally manufactured by SiliconDust, the HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner allows you to watch either ClearQAM or ATSC TV in 1080i HD TV on multiple Windows or Mac computers that are on your wireless network. With the EyeTV 3 Mac software included or with Windows 7 Media Center (not included), you can also go beyond watching these TV formats live. You can record, pause, and rewind either format and in 1080i, if broadcast in that resolution. With a supported DVR program, you can also schedule and then record all your favorite upcoming TV shows. If supported with your DVR program, you can also peruse through a TV guide.
In more logistical terms, this TV tuner has a built-in Fast Ethernet port so that you can connect it to your network router, and let the router stream the content to your wirelessly connected computers. If you want to watch ATSC DTV, you will need to use an antenna with the tuner. If you want ClearQAM, you will need to connect the tuner to your TV cable line. You can do one or the other with this tuner, not both at the same time. You can however stream content to multiple computers. You can also connect multiple HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuners to your network and the tuners will automatically be allocated between computers as needed.* If you want to say goodbye to the TV set but still want to watch ATSC or ClearQAM television on your Mac or Windows computer, say hello to the HDHomeRun Dual TV Tuner!
Note! *Select DVR programs support this function: Windows Media Center, BeyondTV, SageTV, GBPVR, MediaPortal, and TotalMedia
- Connects to Your Network
- Because the HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner connects to your router, you can access the tuner from any computer, anywhere in your home that connects to your network through the router
- ATSC TV
- Use an antenna to pick up the free broadcast Digital TV (ATSC) available in your area, such as ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, among other networks. Most locations have additional subchannels carrying kids programming, classic TV, weather channels and more; all of which are available for no monthly fee
- ClearQAM TV
- You can also connect your HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner directly to the incoming cable line to receive the unencrypted digital cable ("ClearQAM") channels your cable provider offers
- HD TV
- The HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner streams the full-quality digital stream from the broadcaster or cable provider, ensuring that you get the highest quality possible, including 720p and 1080i HDTV when available
- Do More than Watch
- You can watch, pause, record, and rewind live TV, depending on the DVR program installed on your computer
- Schedule Shows to Record in Advance
- The tuner works in combination with whatever DVR software you install on your computer, so that you can schedule in advance and record all your favorite TV shows
- More TV with Multiple Tuners
- Multiple HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner units can be used together to expand the number of tuners on your network. They are automatically allocated between computers as needed. Tuner pooling works with EyeTV, Windows Media Center, BeyondTV, SageTV, GBPVR, MediaPortal, and TotalMedia
- EyeTV Software
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This award-winning software enables you to do the following:
·Watch, pause, and rewind live TV on your Mac
·Search two weeks of Program Guide listings; includes one year of free TV Guide data, with optional renewal for only $19.95 per year
·Set up schedules to record your favorite TV shows
·Edit out unwanted content
·Share recordings with other Macs on the same network
- iPod and iPhone Capable
- You can stream your HDTV live on your iPad or iPhone throughout your wireless network. You'll need to use the EyeTV software as well as the separately sold EyeTV App purchased on iTunes, but once you have these, you can watch, pause, and record on these handheld Apple devices
- Compatible with a Variety of DVR Programs
- The HDHomeRun Digital TV Tuner works with a variety of popular DVR applications that are compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux programs, such as Windows Media Center, Elgato EyeTV, Myth TV, SnapStream Beyond TV, SageTV, and MediaPortal
| Device Type | TV Tuner |
| AV Formats | |
|---|---|
| Video System | ATSC, Clear QAM |
| Video Formats |
SD, HDTV Native MPEG2 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1080i |
| Audio Formats | All formats are supported by DVR software program in computer codecs |
| Tuner | |
|---|---|
| TV | No |
| FM | No |
| DTV | ATSC, Clear QAM |
| TV Options | |
|---|---|
| Time Shift | Software Dependent |
| Closed Caption Support | Software Dependent |
| Channel Preview | Software Dependent |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | 1x 10/100 baseTX high speed network |
| TV Input |
2x ATSC and QAM 64/256 jacks You can either connect a cable for QAM TV or an antenna for ATSC TV |
| Audio | Yes, TV audio is delivered |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Agency Certifications | FCC Class B |
| Compatible |
Windows Media Center Elgato EyeTV - DVR for Mac MythTV - DVR for Linux SnapStream BeyondTV - DVR for Windows SageTV - DVR for Windows/Linux/Mac MediaPortal - DVR for Windows GB-PVR - DVR for Windows VLC - Multi-platform media viewer TSReader - MPEG-2 transport stream analysis |
| System Requirements |
Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo/AMD CPU 1 GB RAM Home network with 100Base-T Ethernet (802.11n 5GHz for wireless) Note: Network bandwidth must be high enough to allow for streaming of television signals Note: This product connects directly to a cable or antenna outlet; it is not designed for use with a cable/satellite receiver or other set-top box |
| Power Requirements | 5V / 1A |
| Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 1" / 10.1 x 10.1 x 2.54cm |
| Weight | 3.8 oz / 109g |
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What's in the Box
- CD-ROM with EyeTV 3 Software, Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 Media Center, and PDF of Product Manual
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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