Apple opted not to support Cablecard tuners under OSX, presumably because it competes with their iTunes wrote:ĬableCard products are only supported under Windows 7 Media Center.
Upcoming CableCard products include the quad-tuner Ceton PCIe (March $399) and the dual-tuner CableCard (July $249).ĬableCard products are only supported under Windows 7 Media Center. There is only one CableCard tuner available today, but several are coming later this year. To tune the encrypted cable channels on FiOS, you would need a CableCard tuner. ABCHD might be channel 204 with the FiOS box, but 73-2 with your ClearQAM tuner. Make sure your PC/Mac tuner is setup to perform a QAM channel scan you should find the HD locals on QAMs 70-75.īe aware that QAM channels are internal systems numbers and are not the numbers you see with the Verizon box. You can only tune local and public interest channels with a ClearQAM tuner.
The MiniPal external HDD will be reformatted, too.Has anyone else experienced this sort of issue? Were you able to get it to work? Do I have to have a set top box?Īll of Verizon's non-local cable channels are encrypted.
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I will not install the EyeTV 2 software because you will want to install it and configure it for your location. You will receive the system with a clean install of the operating system (with all system updates), Remote Buddy, and Displa圜onfigX. Or you could transfer DVDs to the HDD and then cue them for playback using Remote Buddy. There's enough storage on the 500GB external HDD to record 60 hours of HDTV broadcasts. Having all three units stacked on top of each other looks great under your HDTV.
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The MiniPal looks just like the Mac Mini and is the same size the EyeTV 250 Plus looks the same but is smaller. All the gear has been plugged into an UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply-battery backup) to protect it from surges.Īs you can see in the pictures, the MiniPal HDD and the EyeTV 250 Plus are the same style as the Mac Mini.
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(I don't have the box for the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard but I do have the original instruction manual and software disc.) Everything is in excellent condition and comes from a smoke-free home. The Mac Mini, Acomdata Mini Pal, Elgato EyeTV Hybrid, AppleCare, and Apple Wireless Bluetooth Mouse all come in their original packaging and with all standard accessories they shipped with from the factory. * Fully-registered Displa圜onfigX software (helps you get the output resolution of the mini perfectly calibrated for your HDTV) * Fully-registered Remote Buddy software (makes your apple remote incredibly more useful) * Premium 6' Optical cable (with mini optical adapter that you'll need to get optical out of the Mac Mini) - for enjoying 5.1 Dolby Digital out of the Mac Mini * Premium 6' DVI to HDMI cable - for enjoying a 100% digital image * AppleCare extended warranty (It's still unregistered. * Elegato EyeTV 250 Plus ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner and Video Converter (with EyeTV 2 Software) * AcomData Mini Pal 500GB External Harddisk Drive (HDD) (7200 RPM, same footprint and design as the Mac Mini)
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* 1.83 GHz Mac Mini (Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 80GB HDD, SuperDrive, Mac OS 10.4, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth 2.0, Apple Remote, Power Supply, Install/Restore DVDs, Printed & Electronic Documentation) SO.I'm parting with this very cool set up. About a month ago, my wife and I decided that we were going to try a year without TV. Here's a link to pictures: Picasa Web Albums - John - macmini All you need to do is provide the HDTV (or monitor) and surround sound. Included with this mac mini is everything you need to record and playback HDTV broadcasts (either ATSC or clear QAM) on your Mac Mini-even fresh batteries for the bluetooth mouse and keyboard. I'm looking to trade this mac mini rig for a relatively new iMac. Note: Only users with enough posts, an adequate period of time as a member here, and in good reputation standing are able to post in this forum. Any thread advertising a Hackintosh for sale will be deleted and punitive actions may be taken. Our forum rules prohibit the discussion of Hackintoshes, this includes the sale of such machines.The most basic rule is USE YOUR COMMON SENSE!!.This forum will only be visible by members.Flaming and personal attacks are prohibited and you could be banned without warning for participating in such things.The moderators and staff of this forum will have nothing to do with private transactions.Use of this forum is at your own risk.įor further information on protecting yourself in online transactions, please visit the usa.gov-online-safety website. This forum is only provided as a convenience for our memebers. It is up to you to make a sound decision on whether to buy or sell to someone here. will not in any way, shape, or form be held liable for anything that happens in this forum.