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Software for the WinTV-PVR-150 and WinTV-PVR-500 dual tuner |
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| Latest application and driver updates
Note: the operation of WinTV-PVR-150 requires two pieces: a WinTV driver and WinTV applications. We recommend you update both the driver and the application at the same time.
Note: the WinTV-PVR-500 currently runs under Microsoft Media Center or one of the other third party application such as SageTV and BeyondTV. To use the WinTV-PVR-500 with one of these applications, you only need the WinTV-PVR-150 driver.
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WinTV-PVR-150 Driver/application Installer from CD version 3.4D1 |
Note: This is a single file which includes the WinTV-PVR-150 driver for the WinTV-PVR-150 and WinTV-PVR-500, the driver update, middleware, video decoder and WinTV v6 applications. This file is larger than the individual pieces, but should be easier to install since it is in one file.
Note: this package is for Windows XP, Windows XP Media Center Edition, and Windows Vista. |
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Installation Procedure
Step 1 - Extract the Installer
Download the file to a suitable location on your computer, then extract it (Windows has built in support for zip files, if you right click on the file and select 'extract all' a wizard will guide you through extracting the directory).
Step 2 - Remove the previous software version (if necessary)
If you had previously installed the WinTV in your PC, browse to the folder you just extracted to (e.g. through My Computer) and locate a file called hcwclear.exe
Run HCWCLEAR.EXE and choose the options Remove All WinTV Drivers and Applications (Total Removal) and Search All .INF Files for Conflicting Hardware.
Note: wait until the black box has disappeared of its own accord before proceeding.
Step 3 - Reboot
Shutdown and reboot your PC.
Step 4 - New Driver Installation
After Windows reboots, you will see the New Hardware Found prompt.
Cancel the New Hardware Wizard.
Run HCWDriverInstall.exe, from the unzipped directory. This will install the Windows driver for your WinTV. At the completion of the driver install, you should see a message which says Drivers have been updated sucessfully..
Step 5 - Run Setup.exe
Run Setup.exe from the extracted folder (from Step 1). You will be presented with a list of things to install, leave all the default settings and click Install.
Once the installation is complete, all drivers will be installed and you should have a WinTV icon on your desktop.
Name: hauppauge_cd_3.4d1.zip
Version: 3.4D1
Size: 54MB
Updated: Sept 13, 2007
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Microsoft Windows "Vista" support
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WinTV-PVR-150 and WinTV-PVR-500 driver for Vista is now included in CD version 2.7 or later (see above)
Support is also available from the Vista installation CD though the WinTV-PVR-150/500 "in box" driver |
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| Accessory software for the WinTV-PVR-150 |
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WinTV version 6 application |
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WinTV version 6 application
WinTV version 6 has a new look for WinTV, but is still 100% compatible with all of the WinTV accessory applications such as WinTV Scheduler. You can install both WinTV v6 and WinTV2000 on your PC, but you can only use one at a time.
To install, unzip this file to a temporary directory on your local disk. Then run wintv_setup_25156, which will install the new WinTV application.
Notes:
- There are three sizes for the application: small, medium and large. The small application is used on displays up to 1024 x 768, the medium is used from screens larger than 1024x768 up to 1280x1024, and the large application is used in resolutions greater than 1280x1024. If you want to change the size used on your PC, close WinTV and edit the file 'WinTvSkin2007.ini '. Set 'Small_res' or 'Medium_res' to your vertical screen resolution. A future version of the WinTV v6 application will have this as a menu setting.
Name: wintv_v6_25156.exe
Size: 2.5 Mb
Updated: June 12, 2007
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| WinTV video decoder update |
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Hauppauge Video Decoder version 5
This is the latest Hauppauge MPEG Video decoder for the WinTV-PVR-150. It has better compatibility with the Intervideo WinDVD player, which many computers have preinstalled. This version also supports some graphics cards in Primary mode (use Primary.exe, found in the WinTV directory, to set Primary mode). For performance reasons, it is always preferable to use "Allow VMR" or "Allow Overlay" in the Primary.exe program.
To install this new video decoder, first remove the old Hauppauge decoder by going into Control Panel and then Add/Remove Programs. Remove Intervideo Filter SDK
Then, download and run this file.
Name: hcwsmd05_23290.exe
Version: 5.0_23290
Size: 1996K
Updated: Oct. 17, 2005
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| IR Remote control application |
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IR Remote control version 2.56
Latest version the IR remote control software for the new model Hauppauge remote control.
Name: ir32_256_25239.exe
Vesion: 2.56
Updated: August 29, 2007
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| IR Blaster setup program |
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IR Blaster setup version 6
New configuration program for the IR Blaster (transmitter) on the WinTV-PVR-150 board.
New: expanded set top box list. Now includes an additional 50 set top boxes, for both cable TV and satellite boxes, including Motorola and Scientific Atlanta cable boxes.
To install, run this program. After installation, you will see IR Blaster Configuration in the "Hauppauge WinTV " group. Run this program.
For the latest instructions on installing the IR Blaster, click here.
Name: irblastwiz_60_25191.exe
Vesion: 6.0
Updated: July 17, 2007
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| WinTV-Scheduler update |
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TV Scheduler version 2.4_25233.exe
This is the latest version of our WinTV Scheduler:
Name: sched24_25233.exe
Size: 3.8 MB
Updated: August 21, 2007
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| WinTV-Editor version 2.3 |
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MPEG Editor version 2.3 for the WinTV-PVR
This is a "cuts only" editor for use with WinTV-PVR under Windows XP, developed for Hauppauge by nanoCosmos. You can remove video segments, rearrange video sequences or trim the ends of your video files. The WinTV MPEG Editor preserves the quality of the original recording by not requiring a re-encoding after editing, so you get "first generation" quality video. It does this by cutting only on the MPEG I frames.
Features:
- Fast editing: uses a new technique to speed up the editing process.
- Standard support for large files: this version was developed under WindowsXP, and can edit unlimited size MPEG files.
- Separate functions to remultiplex VCD and SVCD files: new menu options are available to create "burnable" VCD and SVCD files from "raw" files created by the WinTV-PVR.
- A button has been added to play the file which has just been edited.
The WinTV-PVR Editor works with the MPEG formats (MPEG1 and MPEG2) created with any WinTV-PVR. If you are editing MPEG-1 (or VCD) files, the output created by the WinTV-Editor is in a recordable VCD format. For more information on this, see below under "Here's another way to make Video CD (VCD) burnable files".
How to use the MPEG editor: Click here for instructions on using the MPEG editor
Name: wintv_editor2310.exe
Vesion: 2.3.1
Updated: Feb. 14, 2003
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| WinTV-Editor version 2.6 upgrade |
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Want to upgrade to the new Vista version of the Hauppauge Editor?
Click here for details on purchasing version 2.6
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| Ulead DVD MovieFactory application update |
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The latest updates to MovieFactory can be found at: http://www.ulead.com/tech/dmf/dmf_ftp.htm
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Beta test versions
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| WinTV-Scheduler update |
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None at this time
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| 3rd Party Applications |
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SageTV: Intelligent PVR Software : SageTV is personal video recording software with an integrated EPG for use with your WinTV-PVR-150 or WinTV-PVR-500. With SageTV, you can pause live TV, rewind and fast forward, and conveniently record your shows. SageTV also provides an Integrated Programming Guide with no subscription fees listing all upcoming programs for the next 14 days based on your cable or satellite provider. SageTV is the only PVR application for the PC that introduces Intelligent Recording and Scheduling based on your past viewing habits. SageTV interacts with your WinTV-PVR to provide you with the ultimate 24/7 PVR application for your PC. SageTV also support the use of multiple WinTV-PVR's, recording multiple channels at once! |
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SnapStream Beyond TV™ 4 : "Proving that a PC can rival TIVO" !
- Supports the latest Hauppauge TV tuners: Supports the WinTV-PVR-150, WinTV-PVR-150MCE and dual tuner WinTV-PVR-500 with remote control and more.
- Record more than one show at the same time or watch one while recording another with multi-tuner support
- Record an entire TV series Record one show, every episodes, or only new episodes of your favorite show
- Enjoy the full screen interface Choose shows and setup recordings from the comfort of your couch
- Easily find shows using the integrated Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Record and watch HDTV shows with over-the-air HD support on the WinTV-HVR-950
- Skip commercials with SmartSkip™
- Find shows faster with the new browse by category feature, or search by title or keyword
- No subscription fees
- Schedule recordings away from home via the Internet or a web-ready phone
- Download FREE 21-day trial today!
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Linux support for the WinTV-PVR-150 and WinTV-PVR-500
The Linux community has picked up support for the WinTV-PVR-150/250/500 in the ivtv project hosted at:
http://ivtvdriver.org
User support is provided through mailing lists hosted there. The driver is offered as source. There are also packaged drivers for various distributions:
Red Hat/Fedora Core: http://atrpms.net/ivtv/
Gentoo: http://wiki.gentoo-portage.com/media-tv/ivtv
Please note: this is for developers only. There is no current retail Linux support for WinTV.
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| Technical notes and tips on using WinTV |
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Error code 10 problem?
A customer wrote to us: "Recently, I updated the video graphics drivers on my computer due to a technical problem with the old drivers. Again, I had to reinstall the PVR-250. Same old error 10 - device won't start.I solved the problem the same way I did before - I removed the PVR-250 from the device manager, turned off the video graphics accelerators, and rebooted the system. Problem solved ! I blame the graphics software for this problem - not Hauppauge !" |
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Click here for the DVD MovieFactory support page. |
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Have bad spots on your video recordings which you'd like to remove?
Sometimes a video recording will get a bad spot in it, which might be caused by a glitch in the original video or maybe a temporary problem writing to your PC's hard disk.
One way to get rid of these spots is to edit them out. But another way is to run them through PVAStrumento, and have PVAStrumento remove the bad spot. PVAStrumento was developed in Germany by Wiljo Heinen, and it available from his website.
To do this, downlod, install PVAStrumento from http://www.offeryn.de/pvas_2_1.htm
Run PVAStrumento, and open your video file with the bad spot.
Click 'Make PS' . You will see the MPEG2 PS menu. Enter the name of the output file. Click the '2048 Bytes (DVD)' button and then click 'Start'.
Your video file will be scanned and recreated, fixing many problems along the way.
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Command line options for launching WinTV
Click here to see documentation on command line options for WinTV2000 and the WinTV-PVR. With command line options, you can run WinTV tuned to your favorite channel, you can automatically start a record, or launch in the "no-toolbar" mode.
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Want to extract the audio track from your WinTV-PVR recordings? Here are two ways to do this:
Here are two ways to extract the audio track from an MPEG file created by the WinTV-PVR. The first method creates a WAV file, which is an industry standard audio file. WAV files can later on be converted to MP3's or used in many audio editing applications. The second method creates a compressed MPEG audio file. This file is smaller (about 10x smaller!) than the WAV file, but it may not be readable by other audio applications.
To create a WAV file, you need a tool called "Flask MPEG XiS 3.0e" (right now, this tool only works on Windows2000 or WindowsXP). This is a "freeware" tool developed by Alberto Vigata and can be downloaded at http://go.to/flaskmpeg Goto to "Downloads" and download the FlasKMPEG 0.6 Preview. Install FlasK 0.6 Preview and run it. The version displayed on your screen should be FlaskMPEG XiS 3.0e. Then:
- With the WinTV-PVR, record your MPEG file in any MPEG format. We use 2Mbits/sec when we want to extract the audio since we will be throwing the video track away.
- Open FlasK and click File / Open Media and locate your MPEG file.
- Then click Run / Extract audio to .wav
- When finished, you'll have a WAV file in the same directory as your original MPEG file!
To create a MPEG compressed audio file, we use a tool called PVAStrumento, which was developed by Wiljo Heinen. You can download a PVAStrumento from http://www.offeryn.de/pvas_2_1.htm Install PVAStrumento, then:
- With the WinTV-PVR, record your MPEG file in any MPEG format. We use 2Mbits/sec when we want to extract the audio since we will be throwing the video track away.
- Open PVAStrumento and open up your MPEG file (enter the complete path and file name or click the little dots next to the file name space to browse for your file).
- Then click Demux. In the General tab, UNCLICK the Fix startup delays and Syncronize complete streams buttons (here is what it should look like). If you do not unclick these settings, the resulting audio file might have "dropouts". Then click Start.
- When finished, you'll have a MPA file in the same directory as your original MPEG file!
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