Hardware reference guide

Hardware Reference Guide EyeTV 500

Open and Unpack Box

Your EyeTV 500 box should contain the following items:

• EyeTV 500 digital TV recorder

• EyeTV software and PDF documentation on CD-ROM

• FireWire cable

• Remote control

• 2 AAA batteries

• Quick Start Guide

Step One: Attach EyeTV 500 to Antenna or Cable

Antenna

The EyeTV 500 package does not include an antenna. Depending on your lo-

cation to the nearest digital television transmitter, you may be able to use an

indoor antenna optimized for HDTV reception (such as the Zenith ZHDTV1Z or

the Radio Shack 15-1868, for instance) or you will need to install an outdoor

rooftop antenna. For more advice on which antenna to use with EyeTV 500, see

http://www.antennaweb.org, which contains up-to-date mapping information

for transmitters and their proximity to your location as well as general antenna

advice.

• Connect the antenna to the ANT. IN port on the EyeTV 500

using at least UHF-grade coaxial cable (not included, RG-59

or RG-6 recommended).