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AniruddhaJoshi

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Q: how to use iMAC to view cable tv with HD set top box

Need to know how i can use my iMAC purchased in december 2011 as monitor to view cable tv using HD set top box.

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on May 25, 2013 9:04 AM

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Q: how to use iMAC to view cable tv with HD set top box

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by rkaufmann87,

rkaufmann87 May 25, 2013 9:06 AM in response to AniruddhaJoshi
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Photos for Mac

May 25, 2013 9:06 AM in response to AniruddhaJoshi

You would probably benefit by visiting www.elgato.com, they make tools for turning any computer into a TV.
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by AppleMan1958,

AppleMan1958 May 25, 2013 9:09 AM in response to AniruddhaJoshi
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May 25, 2013 9:09 AM in response to AniruddhaJoshi

I use the ElGato EyeTV HD.
It works through component outputs on the cable box.
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by Esteban5987,

Esteban5987 Jun 30, 2013 11:51 PM in response to AppleMan1958
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Jun 30, 2013 11:51 PM in response to AppleMan1958

AppleMan1958, do all channels work? even the "encripted" ones? Thanks!
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by AppleMan1958,

AppleMan1958 Jul 1, 2013 4:56 AM in response to Esteban5987
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Jul 1, 2013 4:56 AM in response to Esteban5987

Yes.
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