- OS X10.4.9 (only version I tested; it may work on others)
- FireWire SDK #23 from Apple's Developer website (free account required to download).
- VLC (Video Lan player for Mac) or MPEG Streamclip
Here's what I did to make this work:
- Connect the DCT to your Mac with a FireWire cable.
- Check System Profiler's FireWire section; the DCT should be listed as connected. If it is not listed, then your box probably has the FireWire ports disabled -- talk to your cable company.
- Download and install FireWire SDK #23 and either VLC or / and MPEGStreamclip
- Locate and start AVCBrowser from the SDK.
- Click "Open device - control panel".
- Select the Plugs tab.
- Click "Open Device." The text should change to "Opened by this app = Yes".
- There are two channel settings on the plugs screen, set them both to channel 63 and click both Connect buttons.
- Start Virtual DVHS from the SDK and click the Connect button.
- Click "Set recording path" to tell the program where to save files.
Note: Some programs will not record properly as they are encrypted (pay per view), but the regular broadcast channels should be clear. Please respect copyrights and only record stuff for personal use.
[robg adds: I don't have this machine, so I can't test this one...]

