Elgato HDHomeRun User Manual

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:
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100/1000base-T Ethernet network with DHCP server
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TV antenna and/or digital cable connection
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A Macintosh computer with 500 MHz G4 or higher processor (dual-processor G5 or Intel
Core Duo recommended for playing HD content.)
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Mac OS X version 10.4 or higher
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512 MB of RAM
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Internet connection required to use the integrated electronic program guide (not available
in Canada).
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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:
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HDHomeRun digital TV tuner
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EyeTV 2 software and PDF documentation on CD-ROM
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An Activation Key sheet, with two EyeTV 2 activation keys (inside the case for the CD)
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Ethernet cable
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Two RF cables
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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.

Elgato HDHomeRun Specifications

Connectivity

coaxial antenna connectors	2
ethernet port	100base-T
power input	yes

Weight and Dimensions

length	7.2 inches
width	4.5 inches
height	1.4 inches
weight	11 ounces

Summary

HDHomeRun System Requirements

Open and Unpack Box

Quick Start Guide

Connect the Power Adapter

Connects the power adapter to the HDHomeRun and plugs into an outlet.

Attach HDHomeRun to Your Network

Connects the HDHomeRun to the network using an Ethernet cable.

Attach HDHomeRun to Antenna or Cable

Connects the HDHomeRun to the antenna or cable TV source.

Install EyeTV Software

Installs the EyeTV software from the provided CD-ROM.

Find and Identify Channels

Uses the EyeTV Setup Assistant to scan and manually identify available TV channels.

The Channel Listing

Matching Things Up

Logs into TitanTV to help identify channel content and program listings.

Step Six: Watching TV

Miscellaneous

Front Panel Lights

Explains the meaning of the LED indicator lights on the HDHomeRun tuner.