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Latest applications and driver updates for the WinTV-PVR-150
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.
Installation CD Version 3.4D1 with WinTV version 6
Note: This is a single file which includes the driver, 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.
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.
Version: 3.4D1
Size: 54MB
Updated: Sept 13, 2007
Microsoft Windows "Vista" support
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
WinTV video decoder update
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.
Version: 5.0_23290
Size: 1996K
Updated: Oct. 17, 2005
Accessory software for the WinTV-PVR-150
IR Remote control application
IR Remote control version 2.57
Latest version the IR remote control software for the new model Hauppauge remote control. The Hauppauge remote control is an option to the WinTV-HVR-950.
Name: ir32_257_26021.exe
Vesion: 2.57
Updated: Jan. 20, 2008
IR Blaster setup program
New configuration program for the IR Blaster (transmitter).
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_70_26021.exe
Size:814KB
Updated: October 2, 2007
WinTV-Scheduler update
TV Scheduler version 25_26071.exe
This version allows 'background recording' on dual tuner WinTV products.
This version also supports Hauppauges' Wing, for creating iPod and Sony PSP videos from your standard definition MPEG-2 recordings (note: Wing requires the purchase of a license. For more information, go to http://www.hauppauge.com/site/wing/).
Name: sched25_26071.exe
Size: 3.8Mb
Updated: March 11, 2008
WinTV-Editor
MPEG Editor for the WinTV-PVR version 2.2.0
New version 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.
This is a "cuts only" editor for use with WinTV-PVR. You can remove commercials, 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.
The WinTV-PVR Editor works with the MPEG formats (MPEG-1 and MPEG-2) created with the PVR. If you are editing MPEG-1 (or VCD) files, the output created by the WinTV-Editor is in a recordable VCD format.
How to use the MPEG editor: Click here for instructions on using the MPEG editor.
New! beta version of the WinTV Editor is now available, version 2.3.1. Click here to download this new version. This beta version has smoother cuts and fixed a bug where the "Remux" option doesn't appear in WinME or Win98.
Name: wintv_editor220.exeVesion: 2.2.0
Updated: August 23, 2002
WinTV Radio application
WinTV Radio32 application version 1.54
Note: this application runs on WinTV boards equipped with FM radio.
To install, download to a temporary directory and run RADIO32.EXE
New features include 30 presets and local/distance reception. Also, name radio stations by creating a preset and then clicking on the freq display and typing in the string you want.
Click here to see instructions on using the new WinTV Radio32 application.
Name: radio32_154_26154.exe
Version: 1.54
Size: 340K
Updated: June 3, 2008
Ulead DVD MovieFactory application update
The latest updates to MovieFactory can be found at: http://www.ulead.com/tech/dmf/dmf_ftp.htm
A fix for a hang when burning VCD's is now available.
Beta test version
None at this time.
3rd Party Applications
SageTV: Intelligent PVR Software :
SageTV is personal video recording software with an integrated EPG for use with your WinTV-HVR-950, WinTV-HVR-1600, WinTV-HVR-1800, WinTV-PVR-150, WinTV-PVR-USB2 and WinTV-PVR-500 (plus the WinTV-PVR-250 and350). 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!
- Supports the latest Hauppauge TV tuners: Supports the WinTV-HVR-950, WinTV-HVR-1600, WinTV-PVR-150, WinTV-PVR-USB2 and dual tuner WinTV-PVR-500 with remote control and more. It also supports the WinTV-PVR-250 and 350.
- 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
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/
Please note: this is for developers only. There is no current retail Linux support for WinTV.
WinTV-PVR-150 Manual and QuickInstall
WinTV-PVR-150 QuickInstall version 3.0
Updated: Sept. 11, 2007 WinTV-PVR-150/500 MCE Kit QuickInstall Guide for installation under Windows Media Center
WinTV-PVR-150 QuickInstall version 3.4
Updated: Aug. 7, 2005
WinTV-PVR-150 IR RemoteBlaster QuickInstall Guide
WinTV-PVR Manual
Updated: March 15, 2005
Installing the A/V Adapter cable
Frequently Asked Questions
What Operating Systems are supported by the WinTV-PVR-150?
Error Code 10: This device cannot start
Decoder Issues - Conflicts with DVD playback software
Does the WinTV-PVR-150 do MPEG decoding as well as encoding?
WinTV works fine until I restart my computer
Can I record one show while watching another with the WinTV-PVR-150?
The "audio is distorted" or " I get no audio" on some channels
What is the difference between the WinTV-PVR-150 and 250/350 models?
Can I view Closed Captioning with the WinTV-PVR-150?
Can I connect Video game systems to the WinTV-PVR-150?
Data Invalid error when installing the driver on WindowsXP
"There is no common media type between these pins" HCWSnapshot, Video Renderer
Third party capture applications not supported
Hibernate other Power Management options not supported
Can I create SVCD's as well as VCD's with the PVR-150?
Can I edit the captured Videos created with the WinTV-PVR-150?
Approximate file sizes captured with the WinTV-PVR-150?
Can I install multiple PVR's in a single system?
What is the white connector on my WinTV-PVR-150 used for?
Will the WinTV-PVR-150 work in a PCI-X slot?
What Operating Systems are supported by the WinTV-PVR-150?
The WinTV PVR 150 will function under Windows2000, WindowsXP, Windows MediaCenterEdition and WindowsVista (32bit and 64bit*)
It will not function under Windows95, Windows98SE, WindowsME, NT 4.0, or Embedded and is not currently supported under Windows Server2003.
*Vista 64bit compatible drivers are available for the PVR-150 here, however, we do not have a WinTV application that will run on 64bit. You must use the MediaCenter interface.
Error Code 10: This device cannot start
Look in the Device Manager to verify that the drivers have been installed and configured correctly. To do this, simply Right-Click on the "My Computer" icon and click on "Properties". Then click on the "Hardware" tab and the "Device Manager" button. In the Dev. Mgr, look for "Sound, video and game controllers" Click on the small (+)plus sign next to this category to see its list of installed devices. You should see the Hauppauge WinTV listed here.
If it is not listed here, the drivers have not been installed correctly and would require re-installing them.
Try moving the WinTV card to a different PCI slot in the system. If there are any resource issues with the WinTV card and any other device in the system, this would reassign the resources for the WinTV.
Open the Control Panel - System - Advanced. In the Performance section click on the Settings button, then the Advanced tab. In the Memory Usage section located here, choose Programs instead of System Cache.
Make sure that the latest drivers for your VGA card are installed as well.
Black screen issues
The main causes for black screen are "Decoder Issues", no sound card installed in the system, and video cards that do not support "Overlay".
The following information is ONLY a workaround for video cards that do not support Overlay.
Symptoms of non-overlay support:- Black screens when channels have been scanned
- Lockups after channel scan or adding a channel
- Errors when changing MPEG quality level
- Can only display video in MPEG1 setting
You can set the WinTV to run in Primary display mode to get the video in the WinTV2000. You must have the latest version of the Hauppauge Software decoders and the latest version of the WinTV-PVR-150 drivers.
Open the Primary applet located in the Start - Programs - Hauppauge WinTV program group. Select Force Primary and close the Primary program out. Open WinTV and try adding a channel and see if the video and audio play. Also verify that you can change the MPEG quality settings in the Pref - Movies - MPEG settings.
Remember, this is just a workaround; the PVR 150 is designed and meant to work in Overlay. You may need to upgrade the video card drivers or change your video display adapter.
Also make sure that the Hauppauge Software decoders have been installed. These will be listed as Intervideo Filter SDK for Hauppauge in the Add Remove Programs section of Control Panel. If they are not listed here, please reinstall from the SMD folder of the WinTV Installation CD or you can download them from here.
The drivers for your Sound card should also be updated and installed properly.
Also, you can try recording a short MPEG1 VCD file and play it back to see if the decoder is working properly. If you can record and playback a VCD file, then the problem would indicate a Conflict with pre-installed decoders.
Decoder Issues - Conflicts with DVD playback software
The PVR-150 is a hardware based encoder so the MPEG1 and MPEG2 encoding is done right on the WinTV board itself. The PVR-150 does not do hardware-based playback (decoding). It installs a software-based decoder to play back the captured MPEG files. An example of a software MPEG decoder is DVD playback software such as WinDVD or PowerDVD.
Occasionally, the software decoder that the WinTV PVR-150 requires may conflict with a preinstalled decoder (ie. WinDVD or PowerDVD) and cause problems on your system. Some examples of these problems:
- Fatal errors or blue screens when launching WinTV2000
- WinTV2000 will function for a short amount of time and then lock or crash
- You receive audio but no video (black screen)
- You have no audio or video but all your channels scanned in properly
- “Stream Operation” errors when clicking on Record or Pause
- “Pin” errors when changing from one MPEG format to another
- “Dshow” errors when launching the application, or when recording or playing back files
- “Kernal 32.dll" crash on shutdown of WinTV2000
In all these cases, the cause is usually a problem with the software decoder the WinTV is trying to use. Either the decoders are not installed properly or they are conflicting with a decoder already installed in the system.
A company called InterVideo writes the decoders used by the PVR-150. They also produce very popular DVD playback software called WinDVD, which very often conflicts with our decoders. However, this problem is not limited to WinDVD.
The easiest way to troubleshoot a decoder problem is to first uninstall any DVD playback software on your computer and then reinstalling the WinTV decoders by browsing the WinTV installation CD and going into the folder called SMD and running the executable located there.
NOTE: The WinTV decoders cannot be used to playback DVDs. If your WinDVD software is in conflict with the WinTV decoders and you would still like to use your playback software, install the WinTV decoders first then reinstall the DVD playback software.
Does the WinTV-PVR-150 do MPEG decoding as well as encoding?
The WinTV PVR-150 has MPEG encoding hardware only. It will use software decoding for the playback and pause functions.
Only, the WinTV PVR-350 has hardware decoding, and this is only on the video output. Local playback (on the PC monitor) is still software decoding.
WinTV works fine until I restart my computer
Initial installation went in fine without any problems. WinTV and all of its functions work fine until the system is rebooted. When windows comes up again, it recognizes the card as a new device and must be reinstalled in order to work again.
Under XP, a possible workaround would be to delete all the Prefetch files located in the "C:\Windows\Prefetch" This could also be caused by resource conflicts. Try moving the WinTV card to a different PCI slot. Windows will redetect the card when you reboot and should reassign the resources for it.
Can I record one show while watching another with the WinTV-PVR-150?
The WinTV PVR 150 will only be able to record the program that is being viewed using the supplied software.
If you use an application that supports multiple TV tuners, such as SageTV, BeyondTV or MCE, you can use 2 cards in the system which will then give you the ability to watch one channel while recording another.
The "audio is distorted" or " I get no audio" on some channels
Please make sure that you have the latest version of the WinTV-PVR-150 drivers and software installed on your system. These latest drivers have been updated to correct some audio issues with the PVR 150. If the drivers do not correct the issue, there may be a hardware problem on the card that would require repair.
Please email our Tech Support dept for more information an getting you card repaired.
What is the difference between the WinTV-PVR-150 and 250/350 models?
All 3 models will have the same capture and TV functionality.
The PVR 150 includes and IR Blaster which allows you to control your settop cable/satellite box.
The WinTV-PVR 250 and 350 include a remote control but no IR Blaster.
The WinTV-PVR-350 adds FM radio, as well as a video output(S-video/Composite video), so you can output captured MPEG videos to an external monitor of VCR.
Can I view Closed Captioning with the WinTV-PVR-150?
Currently, Closed Captioning is not supported with the supplied TV viewing programs. However, if you use Media Center, you will be able to view the closed captioning.
Can I connect Video game systems to the WinTV-PVR-150?
Normally it is not recommended to use a game system through the WinTV-PVR-150 as there is a slight delay in the video processing.
However, you can make a change in the Registry that will attempt to eliminate the delay. This puts the WinTV into a Live Preview mode and does not go through the MPEG processing. To make this change, click on Start - Run and type in regedit. In the Registry editor, go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Hauppauge\hcwTVWnd
Locate a key called "LivePreview". Open Live Preview key and change it to 1, and close the window and try WinTV2000 again. (1=on, 0=off)
Data Invalid error when installing the driver on WindowsXP
- Move the contents of c:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\ to a temporary directory.
- In the Device manager, install/Update driver. (Point to the card's CD or downloaded drivers).
- Windows will ask for some extra files that it can't find. Put your windows installation CD in your drive and point to the i386 directory. (if the system is pre-loaded with Windows and you do not have an install CD for Windows, your Windows CAB files will likely be located somewhere on your hard drive, likely in the C:\Windows\Options\Cabs folder).
- The drivers should install successfully.
- Now move the content (from step 1.) back into c:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\.
Startencoder error
'Startencoder' error or 'No data from encoder' means that:
- your software was not completely installed. Run HCWClear and reinstall from your Hauppauge CD.
or - your hardware has a problem and cannot start to run the MPEG-2 hardware encoder. Contact Hauppauge technical support to send your product in for service
"There is no common media type between these pins" HCWSnapshot, Video Renderer
This error will occur if Overlay is not working properly on your system. Your VGA card MUST support Overlay in order for the WinTV-PVR-150 to work. Make sure your graphics card supports Overlay. Also make sure that there are no other programs running that require overlay. ie. Windows Media Player. These programs will take over the Overlay surface and prevent the WinTV PVR 150 from working.
This error may also come up if the Software Decoders have not been installed. Reinstall the software codecs. You can download them from here.
Also, be sure that the VGA cards hardware acceleration settings are on Full. (control panel/display/settings/advanced).
Third party capture applications not supported
The WinTV-PVR-150 records directly to MPEG using onboard Hardware encoders. Most third party capture applications are looking to attach to a card or driver that supports uncompressed video recordings. Like AVI files. These programs cannot capture video directly using the PVR-150. (ie. MovieMaker, Media Encoder, Pinnacle Studio, Adobe Premiere)
You can, however, capture the video using the WInTV2000 application an then import the MPEG video files into the 3rd party program for editing or recording onto DVD.
NOTE: These 3rd party programs do work: SageTV, BeyondTV and Microsoft's Media Center.
Hibernate other Power Management options not supported
When the WinTV2000 application is running, any Power Management routines that are configured on the computer will not run. This includes Hibernate and Suspend modes.
Can I create SVCD's as well as VCD's with the PVR-150?
Yes, the PVR-150 has VCD and SVCD settings in the MPEG Capture Preferences. In the WinTV2000 application, click on the PREF button. In here click on the Capture tab and then the MPEG Tab. You can then select the Quality Level desired.
To create an SVCD, simply choose one of the SVCD settings in the list and Record your video. Then in Ulead Movie Factory you can burn it onto a CD using the Authoring options. The same can be done with the VCD files.
Can I edit the captured Videos created with the WinTV-PVR-150?
Yes, you can edit the MPEG files with Ulead's Movie Factory (included). Please refer to Ulead's User Manual for instructions. This is located in the Ulead DVD Movie Factory program group. Click on Start - Programs - Ulead DVD Movie Factory
An MPEG editor called Nano Editor is available directly from Hauppauge. This will allow you to cut out commercials. This is a "cut only" editor, and may be downloaded here.
Approximate file sizes captured with the WinTV-PVR-150?
The WinTV-PVR-150 will be able to capture MPEG1 at 320 X 240(NTSC), 352 X 288(PAL/SECAM) and MPEG2 up to 720 X 480(NTSC), 720 X 576(PAL/SECAM).
Approximate file sizes per minute of capture, depending on the format chosen:
| Capture Format | Length | Approximate File Size | Bit Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
MPEG-1 VCD |
1 Hour | 650-700 Megabytes | 1.15 Mbits/sec |
| SVCD Long Play | 1 Hour | 1 Gigabyte | 1.6 - 2 Mbits/sec |
| SVCD Standard Play | 1 Hour | 1.2 Gigabytes | 2 - 2.25 Mbits/sec |
| MPEG2 2Mbits/sec | 1 Hour | 1.4 Gigabytes | 1.6 - 2 Mbits/sec |
| MPEG2 2Mbits/sec HalfD1 | 1 Hour | 1.4 Gigabytes | 1.6 - 2 Mbits/sec |
| DVD Extra Long Play | 1 Hour | 1.8 Gigabytes | 3 - 4.44 Mbits/sec |
| DVD Long Play | 1 Hour | 2.5 Gigabytes | 4.8 - 6.2 Mbits/sec |
| DVD Standard Play | 1 Hour | 3.25 Gigabytes |
6.4 - 8 Mbits/sec |
| MPEG-2 12Mbits/Sec | 1 Hour | 5.2 Gigabytes |
9.6 - 12 Mbits/sec |
| MPEG-2 12Mbits/sec CBR | 1 Hour | 5.6 Gigabytes | 12 Mbits/sec |
All Bit Rates are VBR (Variable Bit Rate) unless otherwise noted.
Windows Media Center
The WinTV-PVR-150 is compatible with Windows Media Center for Windows XP. For support on Media Center, contact the providing OEM or Microsoft.
Can I install multiple PVR's in a single system?
If you use an program that supports multiple TV tuners, such as SageTV, BeyondTV or MCE, you can use multiple cards in a system.
This is not supported in the WinTV2000 application.
What is the white connector on my WinTV-PVR-150 used for?
This connector will support an optional AV Header that will give you an additioinal set of SVideo and Composite inputs. This gives you the ability to connect multiple input devices to the PVR card and prevents the need to change cables when switching between the (ie. switching from a VCR to a DVD for your video input).
Will the WinTV-PVR-150 work in a PCI-X slot?
Yes it will, however, there is a hardware change that is needed. Please contact our Tech Support for information on how to get your card PCI-X compatible.