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Then I took out the S-Video connector to plug my DVD player in (I hate using the Imac on board DVD player). Received channels as before even if the guide didn't seem to update properly I was happy. Here is why.Īfter my first Hybrid failed I decided to go ahead and buy a new one. I chalked it down to bad luck but I feel that is not that case anymore. I had a similar experience with my Hybrid as M Ward from Australia.Īfter almost 2 years of use I started receiving the same error message. If they do, it would be a must buy for any Mac owner. I would recommend it, with reservations, and I hope that Elgato can resolve the issues with the circuitry. In short: this item has its issues and foibles, but when it works it is an excellent solution for watching TV on your Mac, preparing videos for your iPod or iPhone and providing a useful PVR (if you've got a decent sized drive). When these processes are suspended, it goes into a kind of hibernation. In my case, the dongle will continue to work until either the Mac is restarted, or the EyeTV software is closed for any length of time: it appears that whilst it is actively decoding, the internal processes keep the dongle up to a suitable temperature. Yes, I thought it was a weird suggestion, but it works every time. The problem appears to be with the circuitry, and the resolution is to heat the dongle in an oven at about Gas Mark 3, for 2-3 minutes. I have, however, discovered an unusual fix which, so far, has worked every time to bring it back to life.

Specifically, the software reporting that the dongle needs to be inserted in a USB2.0 port, when it is in a port which has previously been perfectly adequate. I felt I had to review this item, in part because I am still using mine after nearly 3 years, and it has pretty much become the main method I use for watching digital TV.Īnother reason is that I have also experienced the issues that others have mentioned.