Turbo.264 1.3 Update

June 3, 2008   3 Comments
El Gato has release an update to the Turbo.264. This update includes several new features.

YouTube
In addition to the iPod, Sony PSP, AppleTV, and iPhone exporting presets, Turbo.264 now includes a YouTube export. Select the preset, provide your YouTube account information, and your movie will be uploaded to YouTube's site.

DVD Chapters
Available in Handbrake for awhile, now Turbo.264 will now embed the DVD Chapter markers from your unencrypted DVDs. This is extremely helpful with FrontRow and AppleTV media centers.

Dolby Digital AC-R Audio Passthrough
This one is pretty simple. When ehttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifxporting to AppleTV, you can now utilize Dolby Digital AC-3 audio. Multichannel audio will no play properly though your AppleTV.

QuickTime Broadcaster Support
QuickTime Broadcaster can now take advantage of the Turbo.264 compression, significantly reducing CPU load. You shouldn't see any frame drops. Great for those webcammers out there.

The 1.3 release also addresses several bug fixes. More details of this update can be found on the El Gato website. The free update is available for download now.

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EyeTV 3.0.2 released

May 8, 2008   0 Comments
Elgato has released EyeTV 3.0.2, of their TV Tuner software for Max OS-X. The lastest version of EyeTV software includes several new features and improvements for H.2.64 broadcasts, closed caption support, and special support for Swedish tvtv electronic programming guides.

The release also includes separate deinterlacing options for standard tv and HDTV. For standard TV on intel macs the default is progressive, but for HDTV the default is Always to deinterlace. With the option you can now select the optimal setting for your broadcast type and system settings.

One of the greatest things about EyeTV is their support of third-party tv tuners. This release includes added support for the TerraTec Cinergy T USB XXS, every Digital Everywhere Firewire Tuners, and includes a Firmware update for EyeTV 310.

The upgrade is free to download from your EyeTV 3.0+ Software. Simply select 'Check for Updates' from the EyeTV menu, and the software will download and install automatically. If you don't have EyeTV 3.0 yet, you may be eligible for a free upgrade if you purchased EyeTV on or after Dec 1, 2007. Find out more here.

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Improved EyeTV 2.5.2

December 27, 2007   0 Comments
Tis the Season for Updates. El Gato has released version 2.5.2 of its EyeTV TV tuning software this morning. The minor update addresses recently discovered problems with several of its tuner devices, including the HyBrid, Diversity, and DTT Stick.

Here is a run down of all the changes found in this update:

EyeTV Diversity

• A reception issue with EyeTV Diversity connected to a single antenna has been resolved. To reconfigure EyeTV Diversity, re-run the EyeTV Setup Assistant from the Help menu and specify the antenna configuration

EyeTV for DTT Stick

• A reception issue with EyeTV for DTT has been resolved.

EyeTV Hybrid

• A problem where EyeTV Hybrid would lose sound after some time running in analog mode has been corrected.
• A problem with CPU usage while recording in VCD quality under Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard on a single PowerPC based Macintosh has been resolved.

This update is recommended for all EyeTV users, but specifically for Hybrid, DTT Stick, and Diversity Tuner owners. The update is free to all EyeTV 2.0 Registered users, and can be downloaded from El Gato's Website.

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EyeTV Lounge Grand Opening

November 27, 2007   0 Comments
For those of you scratching your head when it comes to your TV tuner, El Gato its offering a hand. Today they opened their EyeTV Lounge. Its ElGato's discussion and support forum. It is a place where you can get assistance regarding Elgato Products, chat with experienced users, or just chat about Apple, HTPC's, and Digital Media.

To get people involved, they are having a month-long grand opening which includes several drawings, held weekly. These prizes include iPod Touch, 3 EyeTV 250 Pluses, and 3 Turbo.264's. The Grand Prize includes an AppleTV250 Plus and Turbo.264 combo, iPod Touch, EyeTV 250, Turbo264 Combo, and a 2TB Firewire Drive!

To be eligible you must join the EyeTV Lounge. The earlier you register, the more chance you have to win.

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EyeTV NOW compatible with Leopard

October 31, 2007   0 Comments
Elgato was aware of the problems caused with EyeTV and OS-X Leopard, since its release last Friday. Today Elgato has fixed these incompatibilities in EyeTV 2.5.1, but they didn't stop there. A host of new features appeared, many taking advantage of Leopard's core components.


The most notable addition is the iChat Theater playback for video files. You can play your wifi prepared recordings and control them, while giving your chatting with your buddies about the video. Spaces support allows you to jump without loosing your TV shows. Quicklooks is enabled for all your recordings. Coverflow works for your EyeTV Archive.

A few other devices have been added to the compatiability charts including the TerraTec Cinergy S, Piranha, Pinnacle 72e and Logitec LDT.


The free download is available for registered 2.0 user. You may also access this through your Update EyeTV in the applicaiton itself. 50MB Total!

Labels: ElGato, EyeTV, Leopard

EyeTV not compatible with Leopard

October 29, 2007   0 Comments
Reports from our readers and confirmed by Elgato, that EyeTV users have been encountering issues with the Apple Remote and EyeTV 2.5 installed on Leopard. Elgato built and designed EyeTV 2.5 to be compatible with leopard, and had been testing the software with developer builds. With the final 'gold' standard released, several recent changes has made EyeTV not entirely compatible with Leopard.

The good news is Elgato is aware of these issues and are addressing them. An EyeTV update will be available, and free to registered EyeTV2 users.

More information is available through Elgato's Technical FAQ's. Once the update is released, we'll be updating

Labels: ElGato, EyeTV, Leopard

EyeTV 2.5 with media server!

September 24, 2007   0 Comments
A little late then never. El Gator will release EyeTV2.5 tomorrow. This release addresses several bugs, improved HD playback, and a nifty trick where you can access your recordings via your iPodTouch or iPhone over wi-fi. This is run through little webserver, which will allow you to view your recordings or browse the EyeTV Archives. Also included with the update is one-click exports for the new ipod models.

WiFi Access
Setting up the Wi-Fi access is pretty straight forward.

1. Download 2.5 from El Gato's website and copy the application over you old version.
2. Once installed, it will ask your admin password to perform all the necessary installation points, and boot to your EyeTV default preference (mine is full screen / menu).
3. Open the Preferences and select WiFi Access. Simply start the service and you will get a url to point your iphone/ipod touch too. The address should look something like http://192.168.1.107:2170/eyetv/
4. EyeTV will now convert your videos save to a web-format, and automatically perform this in the future.

Considering this really opens the door for a Sling-Box type application built into EyeTV. Who's to say you can make this url open to the public via your ISP. You could then access your movies, tv shows etc from your iPhone while on the road!

The update is free to registered users, and despite saying its not available till the 25th... you can get it here. I guess its the 25th somewhere?

Labels: ElGato, EyeTV

Turbo.264 v1.1 adds iPhone Presets

August 6, 2007   0 Comments
El Gato has released version 1.1 for Turbo.264. This complimentary software update ow includes presets for the iPhone, and allows you to customize your own settings.

This latest version introduces new features such as converting wide screen DVD (video_ts) without the black bars, tweaking video resolution, frame rates, adjust for smart phone resolutions, and even selecting primary or secondary audio tracks!

The main feature, the iPhone preset, encloses videos at 480x270 for a true 16:9 contents and will also do 480x270 for 4:3 content. Once the conversion has completed they appear in iTunes for quick syncing!

Introduced in June, the Turbo.2.64, has been turbo charging H.264 exports with its hardware encoder. These files quickly sync with your AppleTV, iPod, PSP, and no iPhone.

Existing users can download the free update, and those looking to buy one can get it from Amazon for $89.99.

Labels: ElGato, Turbo.264

HDHomeRun with EyeTV Support

July 25, 2007   4 Comments
Elgato has brought HDHomeRun to our Macs via EyeTV. HDHomeRun is a Digital TV tuner that runs through your home network. The OTA / Clear QAM signals are decoded and sent out over ethernet, which can now be viewed on your Mac with EyeTV.

What we find more interesting is that with the dual tuners you can simultaneously watch and record separate channels at the same time. Dual Tuner support has been a previously unsupported and long awaited feature.

We haven't had any experience with the HDHomeRun device but we are curious about how it is effected by network traffic, and potential use over wireless-n networks. Device requirements do require a 100/1000base-T Ethernet network.



An HDHomeRun and 2 EyeTV license will set you back $199.95, and is available through Elgato's online store.

Labels: ElGato, EyeTV, Tuners

EyeTV Update v.2.4

April 18, 2007   0 Comments Elgato has released version 2.4. The main feature of this release is the new AppleTV support. Utilizing their iPod export (should this be AppleTV export?) which can be utilized manually or through scheduled recordings.

Additionally EyeTV 2.4 includes several improvements and bugs. These include adding Apple's Spotlight, additional language support, multiple monitor support and in the program guide additions.



Concluding the update it also includes fixes and additional support for TerraTec Cinergy T XE and Hayuppauge's WinTV Nova-TD.

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El Gato's Turbo.264!

April 5, 2007   0 Comments El Gato has will be introducing a new innovative hardware converter for you to quickly and easily convert your video to H.264 beautiful. Recognizing that software has its limitations, El Gato's Turbo.264 will quickly export videos to your iPod and Apple TV at 640x480 and 320x240 varieties. Currently converting files is 100% software based. This hardware converter will cut down your conversion times for your EyeTV recorded TV Shows, Movies, and perhaps torrents that you have downloaded for your HTPC.

Roughly the same size as a standard USB stick, the turbo.264 will integrate with EyeTV and also provide a drag-and-drop application for conversion on the fly. Utilizing QuickTime's export ability allows the Turbo.264 anything that QuickTime can play. This includes XviD, DIVX, WMV, etc.

Turbo.264 will be available in April at $99 USD. Personally I can't wait to get my hands on this one. The majority of my HTPC content is from EyeTV and the export process can be improved upon.

Labels: ElGato, QuickTime, Turbo.264

ElGato and Miglia part ways...

March 12, 2007   0 Comments
Miglia and ElGato have decided to part ways with their long standing licensing agreement. Miglia TV Tuners have been bundled with El Gato's award winning PVR software EyeTV. Due to the termination of the agreement all future Miglia Tuners and advertising will no longer be bundled with El Gato's Eye TV software.

Current EyeTV/Miglia users are not affected by this change. Future improvements and upgrades for EyeTV will continue to support current Miglia/EyeTV users.

EyeTV is currently the leader in PVR software for your Macintosh. With seamless integration with FrontRow, and online scheduling with TitanTV. It will be interesting to see where Miglia turns for future software. Perhaps they will go back to developing their AlchemyTV DVR Software.

Labels: ElGato, EyeTV, Miglia

EyeTV Update v 2.3.3

December 30, 2006   0 Comments
El Gato has released its latest updated to EyeTV 2. This version addresses numerous bugs for localized versions and specific tuners. If you have the latest version of EyeTV you can download the update from El Gato's Website.

After playing with this this version, the most impressive feature is EyeTV's ability to tag the TV Shows with metadata for iTunes. Although not 100% accurate, it saves several steps from having to do it manually. Options for iPod export are great for those trying to conserve hard drive space, or that want to watch shows on their iPod vs. LCD.

New Tuner Support:

• Tuner Support for Miglia TVDuo (Europe - Australia)
• Tuner Support for TerraTec Cinergy XS DT (Europe - Australia)

Updated iPod Export:

• Best (640x480 H.264)
• Smallest (320x240 H.264)
• Fastest (320x240 MPEG-4)

Bug Fixes

• Problems with digital audio output have been corrected.
• A problem recognizing newer revisions of the Twinhan DTV Alpha Mac has been fixed.
• A problem with Miglia TVMax in Poland has been fixed.
• A problem with EyeTV 250 running in Game Mode for over 13 hours has been eliminated.
• A problem with modem and PPPoE connections and remote scheduling has been fixed.
• EyeTV contains new firmware for EyeTV Diversity that fixes a problem with the EyeTV infrared remote control.
• A problem with EyeTV Diversity when waking from sleep has been fixed.
• Support for dual audio (Zweikanalton) with EyeTV 250 has been fixed.
• EyeTV now supports DivX 6.6.
• A problem where the Mac could go to sleep during an exhaustive
• Auto-Tune has been fixed.
• A problem with moving the playhead using cursor keys in the EyeTV Editor has been fixed.

Labels: ElGato, EyeTV, Software

ElGato Diversity

November 6, 2006   0 Comments
El Gato now has a multi tuner TV Receiver for your Mini, if you have DTT or DVB-T, in your area. They are calling it the EyeTV Diversity. The device is just as small as the Hybrid, which is killer. More information can be found at their website.

The devices is boasting up to 50% better reception and picture quality. This goes for indoors and outdoors. This would be exceptional for anyone that has to take the metro or trains for their daily communte or travel. The superior reception relies on two portable antennas to achieve the optimal reception. These two antennas can also act indepently in a dual-tuner mode. Check it out if your in the select countries where digital terrestrial television (DTT, or DVB-T) is broadcast.

Labels: ElGato, EyeTV, Software, Tuners