Hardware Reference Guide EyeTV 500
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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).
