Im using it on a mac mini 2011 with a 1tb hdd and an elgato netstream. Not only is the accompanying eyetv software powerful, slick and flexible, but the company has a wide range of tv. Elgato eyetv 250 plus usb tv tuner card drivers driversformypc. Like the 200 model, it is an analog tv tuner with a builtin mpeg encoder digital cable or satellite subscribers need. Technically speaking its a tv tuner, but i bought it for its cassette digitizing abilities more on.
I have an elgato eyetv 250 plus unit that i want to use with 3rd party video surveillance software. Every driver i use results in the hardware being detected and saying its working correctly but i cant get any sort of television signal through the tuner. Install elgato eyetv hybrid driver for windows 7 x64, or download driverpack solution software for automatic driver installation and update. Buy elgato eyetv 250 plus 2008 tv receiver and video converter with fast shipping and toprated customer service. I bought an elgato eyetv 250 plus a few months back and while i really enjoy it, the main reason i bought it was to convert vhs tapes to dvd. In addition to elgato s eyetv line of consumer devices, other brands such as terratec and miglia use the eyetv software in their products through licensing agreements with elgato.
Using eyetv, i have to record the tape, then convert it to another format for imovie, do edits, then convert again to share with idvd. However, the programs i have tried so far securityspy and evocam will not detect the eyetv as a video source. I want to use this for the video capture capability. Eyetv 250 plus records digital television in one quality setting, lossless. The key upgrade with the eyetv 250 plus ist hat it receives both digital and analogue broadcasts, which is important since all u. Eyetv software for macos 20191218, aachen shenzhen indianapolis done. Elgato 10020780 eyetv tv tuner 250 plus for sale online ebay. The usual scenario is that i program one or two programs to record during the week.
A joint venture between elgato and terratec, using a usb 2. In november 2008, i purchased a eyetv 250 plus 2008 thru. I have eyetv 250 plus set up on my imac with a 20 screen. After downloading, run the driver installation and follow. Tsquared ive used the hd60 to record countless hours of gameplay for my youtube channel. Eyetv 250 plus also comes with a breakout cable for composite video and svideo, enabling you to connect a settop box directly to your mac. Elgatos canadian epg is now out of beta, and purchasers will receive one year of free access with purchase of an eyetv tuner. Driversformypc elgato eyetv 250 plus usb tv tuner card. They have three models right now the eyetv hybrid, eyetv 250 plus, and the hdhomerun. A new one was the answer for me, cheap enough on ebay. For a relaxed television experience, we continuously improve our eyetv 3. Before you can stream to your iphone or ipod touch via wifi, you must prepare them for wifi access. This software, in simple terms, sets up a webserver from which supported devices on your local network can stream your recorded shows. Elgato 10020780 eyetv 250 plus digitalanalog tv receiver and video converter discontinued by manufacturer.
The fact that a window can not remain on top of other windows is a little annoying, but that is an apple problem, not eyetv. Driversformypc cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or. Eyetv 250 plus offers a complete solution for converting videos from vhs tape to dvdvideo. Geniatech who took over eyetv from elgato has run into a lot of delay while reprogramming eyetv as a 64bit application, but they now have eyetv 4 in public beta, so anyone is invited to test. If you have a compatible tv tuner, elgatos eyetv 3 software is simply the. With the eyetv app for the iphone, you can watch live tv and eyetv recordings wherever you have a wifi or 3g connection, whether youre around the corner at the coffee shop or travelling around the world.
Weve covered the elgato eyetv 205 before, but now the mac video peripherals company has pushed out a substantial revision, the eyetv 250 plus. Aug 28, 2014 in november 2008, i purchased a eyetv 250 plus 2008 thru. Elgatos eyetv 2 software is the premium tv recording software. The hardware encoder converts the analog tuner and video input signa. The eyetv 250 plus is an external usb based tuner that. Dec 31, 2008 i have an elgato eyetv 250 plus unit that i want to use with 3rd party video surveillance software. The elgato eyetv 250 is an update to the eyetv 250. If youre looking for a nostringsattached, easy to use solution for recording your television on your mac, the eyetv 250 plus is sure to fit the bill. Elgato systems on thursday introduced the eyetv 250 plus, a new hybrid television tuner and video converter with hardwarebased encoding for the mac. Sadly, the 250 plus is not recognized by the latest eyetv software. I did some snooping and found that my macos system report sees my device as a terrtec cinergy ht usb pvr.
Support for elgato eyetv 250 plus usb tv tuner card is available from the publisher or the manufacturer. Eyetv 250 plus is a hybrid tv tuner for the mac with a powerful hardware encoder for higher quality recordings and smaller sized video files. This came with the eyetv software that i still have, and they still allow me to continue to update automagically, plus the usb tuner hardware. A smallersized, analog tv tuner with hardware encoding to mpeg1 or mpeg2. Eyetv software is nothing without hardware, and there are several options on the market. If you need support regarding your eyetv product please do not hesitate to contact us following this link. Sadly, the 250 plus is not recognized by the latest eyetv software 3. Elgato 10020780 eyetv 250 plus digitalanalog tv receiver and. Elgato systems, having been in the industry since 1992, has produced a long legacy of media products for the mac and the eyetv 250 plus incorporates some of the best technology they have to. Though we try to check the end user license agreements on all software, we strongly encourage you to determine whether this software or. Eyetv 250 plus receives freetoair hdtv, analog tv, and clear qam digital cable. Aug 23, 2007 weve covered the elgato eyetv 205 before, but now the mac video peripherals company has pushed out a substantial revision, the eyetv 250 plus, which adds overtheair hdtv capability. I only mention screen size because a 24 screen would be even better.
Elgato, manufacturer of video capture devices for the mac, released a companion iphone product for their eyetv 250 that delivers live tv over a wifi connection. They detect the built in imac camera and usb cams that i connect to the imac but it will not detect the eyetv as a source of video. A couple months ago i ordered the elgato eyetv 250 plus from the online apple store free shipping ftw. Eyetvs integrated program guide harvests the tv listings data contained in. This sat back in my computer room plugged into my g5 powermac for some time. Trying to get an eyetv 250 to run in windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. Elgato has introduced the eyetv 250 plus, a new solution for the mac that combines a hybrid television tuner and a video converter with hardware encoding allowing for digitization of video cassettes and other analog video material. Not only is the accompanying eyetv software powerful, slick and flexible, but the company has a wide range of tv tuner solutions to fit any. It comes bundled with elgatos popular eyetv digital video recorder dvr software. The eyetv software running on your mac converts live tv to the correct format for streaming to the iphone, ensuring optimal picture quality. To use elgato video capture for windows, you will need to download both the driver, and the software. Eyetv features a comprehensive builtin program guide, with detailed listings provided by tv guide. Elgato makes tv tuners, acccessories, and software for mac and is pretty much regarded as the best company for mac tv accessories. Not only is the accompanying eyetv software powerful, slick and flexible, but the company has a wide range of tv tuner solutions to fit any budget.
Trying to get an eyetv 250 to run in windows 7 ultimate 64 bit for some reason i cant find a driver for this thing. The usbbased eyetv 250 plus is a tunerdigitizer that turns your macintosh into a dvr, so you can watch and record tv. In addition to elgatos eyetv line of consumer devices, other brands such as terratec and miglia use the eyetv software in their products through licensing agreements with elgato. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Elgato video capture or eyetv 250 plus macrumors forums. Speaking of streaming, the eyetv 250 plus comes with a handydandy piece of software called eyeconnect.
The eyetv 250 is elgatos followup to its successful eyetv 200 product. Driversformypc cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of this software. This column is my opinion of my new elgato eyetv 250 plus, an analogdigital tv receiver and video converter that lets me watch, record, and convert tv shows among various file formats on my mac. Thank you very much for all your patience, the extraordinary support and criticism during the trial period. Eyetv 3 software offers special features for mac users, including smart series guides, smart playlists, automatic exports to itunes, and support for the eyetv for iphone app.
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