WinTV-HVR-1950

High performance analog video recorder

WinTV-HVR-1950

WinTV-HVR-1950 Overview

Record analog video using a built in MPEG-2 encoder

Includes set of audio/video inputs for recording video from set top boxes, VCRs and camcorders

Also can be used to record live over-the-air ATSC video plus clear QAM digital TV

TV and Video Standards

  • NTSC Analog video for VCR's, camcoders and analog cable TV
  • ATSC Digital Over the Air HDTV
  • Clear QAM Digital Cable TV

Features

  • Record analog video with the on-board MPEG-2 encoder, which allows your PC to run at full speed while recording
  • Video stablilizer to improve the quality of your analog video recordings
  • Built-in audio/video RCA jacks for connecting to VCRs and camcorders
  • IR Blaster to control satellite and cable TV set top boxes
  • Includes WinTV v8 so you can watch, pause and record TV on your PC or laptop, in window or full screen
  • Watch ATSC HD digital TV, up to 1080i format
  • Watch clear QAM digital cable TV up to 1080i format
  • Record ATSC digital TV or clear QAM digital cable TV in the original digital quality
  • Schedule TV recordings with WinTV-Scheduler software

WinTV-HVR-1950 Features

Record from VHS tapes, camcorders or over-the-air TV

  • Record analog or digital TV shows to your computer’s hard drive with one click
  • Record from old VHS tapes using the built-in image stablizer
  • The built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder is used when recording analog video. Record analog composite video or S-video using MPEG-2.
  • Digital TV programs are recorded in their original digital video quality
  • Use WinTV-Scheduler as a personal video recorder to record your TV shows daily, weekly, or only once.

Watch live TV on your PC or laptop

  • High performance TV tuner for your PC or laptop. Watch, pause and record analog cable TV and HDTV channels, at up to 1080i resolution.
  • Watch Analog TV by connecting to Cable TV.
  • Watch Clear QAM digital cable TV, or ATSC over-the-air digital TV.
  • View in full screen or in a window.
  • Remote control and IR blaster included.
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Media Center

Record your favorite TV programs

  • Record analog or digital TV shows to your computer’s hard drive with one click.
  • Digital TV programs are recorded in their original video quality. 1080i programs are recorded at 1080i, etc.
  • The built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder is used when recording analog video. Record analog cable TV or video from S-video or composite sources using MPEG-2.
  • Use WinTV-Scheduler as a personal video recorder to record your TV shows daily, weekly, or only once.

Supports the following TV formats:
NTSC Analog TV, ATSC Digital TV and Clear QAM Digital Cable TV:

NTSC is the analog cable TV standard for North America.

ATSC is the over-the-air digital HDTV standard for North America and typically requires an antenna for reception.

Clear QAM digital cable allows users to watch unencrypted HDTV stations from their cable TV provider without a set-top box.

Analog TV recordings typically consume 1.5GB of disk space per hour. High Definition TV recordings typically consume 5GB of disk space per hour.

Notes:

  • Clear QAM digital cable TV channels are not available on all cable networks. For more information, contact your cable TV provider.
  • To watch clear QAM channels, you should use either the Hauppauge WinTV v6 or v7 application or Windows Media Center from Windows 7.
  • For cable TV reception, you need an analog cable TV connection on your set top box. If you have a digital cable set-top box or a satellite box, the WinTV-HVR-1950 can connect via either Composite or S-Video inputs. Channel changing will be done using the IR Blaster.
  • For ATSC over-the-air digital TV reception, a high-gain antenna is recommended. To check the ATSC TV broadcasts in your area, go to TitanTV.com and enter your postal code. Note: depending on the strength of your antenna, you might not be able to receive all broadcasts listed at TitanTV.

WinTV-HVR-1950 Specifications

  • Audio/Video inputs:
    • S-Video
    • Composite video (yellow RCA )
    • Left and right audio (white/red RCA jacks)
  • Hardware MPEG-2 encoder
    • Conexant CX23417 encoder
    • 2D comb filter
    • Datarates: 2 to 7.5 Mbits/sec
  • Single TV tuner:
    • NTSC analog TV
    • ATSC over-the-air digital TV
    • Clear QAM digital cable TV
    • FM radio
  • Size: 10cm wide x 10.4 cm deep x 2.8cm high
  • Power: 5V to 12V at 2 amps
  • Weight: 6.5 oz

System Requirements

  • Processor Requirements (minimum):
    • 2.2 GHz Intel P4 or faster
  • Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 10
  • Available USB 2.0 port
  • Sound card for TV audio