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    Quick Start Guide Mac & PC Install TV software Install TV software Mac: Install EyeTV and follow the instructions in the setup wizard. After successful installation you can use the Services menu in the Channels section of the EyeTV window to switch between the available LNBs. PC: Double click Installer .exe. In the following screen, choose “I[...]

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    What’ s in the box T uner Remote Power Supply USB-Cable CD-Rom Quick Start Guide Connect EyeTV Sat to your satellite dish Connect EyeTV Sat to your satellite dish Plug the power supply into a wall socket and into the DC input of EyeTV Sat. Then, connect the satellite dish to EyeTV Sat. To do this, attach the RG-6 coaxial cable (not included) from[...]

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    What’ s in the box T uner Remote Power Supply USB-Cable CD-Rom Quick Start Guide Connect EyeTV Sat to your satellite dish Connect EyeTV Sat to your satellite dish Plug the power supply into a wall socket and into the DC input of EyeTV Sat. Then, connect the satellite dish to EyeTV Sat. To do this, attach the RG-6 coaxial cable (not included) from[...]

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    Quick Start Guide Mac & PC Install TV software Install TV software Mac: Install EyeTV and follow the instructions in the setup wizard. After successful installation you can use the Services menu in the Channels section of the EyeTV window to switch between the available LNBs. PC: Double click Installer .exe. In the following screen, choose “I[...]