WinTV-USB Software Updates for Windows98, Windows2000 and WindowsXP

WinTV-USB, WinTV-USB-FM and USB-Live

Application and Driver Software for use under WindowsXP, Windows98SE, WindowsMe and Windows2000



Drivers and WinTV application	Beta	Accessories

Latest Drivers for WinTV-USB, WinTV-USB-FM and USB-Live

Note: the operation of WinTV under Windows requires two pieces: a WinTV driver and a WinTV application (the WinTV application is available below in "Latest WinTV Application" section). You cannot run the application without loading the driver.

WinTV-USB driver version 2.62 for desktops and other PC's

Latest driver for the WinTV-USB, WinTV-USB-FM and USB-Live for laptop and desktop PC's using USB 1.1 or USB 2.0

This driver will remove and replace any older WinTV-USB driver.

Installation instructions:

If you are upgrading from an older version of WinTV-usb, run HCWCLEAR.exe to remove the old version.
Download this file (usbdrv262) and save it to a directory you will remember (for example: C:\)
Run usbdrv262. This will unpack the driver and start the driver installation. You do not have to remove the WinTV-USB.
Halfway through the installation you will be asked to Reboot. Do so to continue the driver installation.
After rebooting, Windows will display a "New Hardware Found" message, and then go on to install this updated driver.
Now, download and install the WinTV application (see below).

New features:
This driver supports better video quality on some VGA cards by using "VMR". To turn this on, click
Windows Start / Programs / Hauppauge WinTV / Primary and then select "Allow VMR".
If your VGA card does not support VMR, then chose "Allow Overlay".

This driver supports either analog audio into your PC, or audio over the USB bus.
Audio over USB is simpler to connect, but analog audio through the supplied "Audio cable" into a sound card gives higher quality audio sound. Most desktop PC's and some laptop computers have a jack on their soundcard marked "Line In". If your PC or laptop has a "LineIn" jack, we recommend connecting the WinTV-USB's "analog audio output" to your sound card.

To switch between digital and analog audio, on the WinTV2000 application click "Menu", then "Audio Type" and then select:

- Analog Rec+Live: audio goes over the supplied Audio cable to your PC or laptop's "Line In" jack
- Digital Rec/Analog Live: While watching live TV, audio goes over the supplied Audio cable. While recording, audio goes over the USB cable.
- Digital Rec+Live: audio goes over the USB cable while watching Live Tv and while recording. This mode should be used if your PC or laptop DOES NOT have a Line In jack.

Name: usbdrv262_21125.exe
Version: 2.62
Date: May 5, 2003

Latest WinTV Applications

Note: the operation of WinTV under Windows requires two pieces: a WinTV driver (the WinTV driver is available above in "Driver" section) and a WinTV application. You cannot run the application without loading the driver.

WinTV2000 application version 4.0

Latest WinTV2000 application with the new user interface

To install, copy this file to a temporary directory on your local disk. Then run wintv2k40_21126.exe, which is the installation program for the WinTV application.
New features: This version of WinTV2000 has new, bigger buttons for 'Always-on-top' and 'Full screen'. There are also easier to get to menus.
New features: This version now includes integrated video clip and hi-resolution still image capture.
New features: This version now includes the WinTV32 and WinTV2000 applications.

Installation instructions:

Download this file (wintv2k40_21126.exe) and save it to a directory you will remember (for example: C:\)
Run wintv2k40_21126.exe. This will unpack the driver and start the driver installation.

Name: wintv2k40_21126.exe
Version 4.0
size=2468K
Updated May 6, 2003

WinTV Radio32 application version 1.52

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.
File name: radio32ver152_20311.exe
Version 1.52
size=324K
Updated Nov. 7, 2002

Latest Utilities

Common utilities to help with your WinTV-usb installation

HCWCLEAR.EXE Clear all WinTV files and registry entries from your PC
This program removes all WinTV programs, driver files and registry entries. This is a handy program to use before reinstalling WinTV, or before installing a new model of WinTV.
To run this program, download into your C:\ directory . To run this file click on Start - Run. Then type in C:\HCWCLEAR Choose the option for total removal and click on OK.

Technical FAQ
This is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the WinTV and how to solve common problems.

Get information on your WinTV
This program checks you WinTV board, and displays its model number, serial number, hardware configuration and software version installed. To run this program, download into your C:\ directory and run it

Capture test program
This program is a simple AVI capture program, which verifies that your WinTV can capture full motion video. To run this program, download into your C:\ directory and run it

Accessories
TV Scheduler version 1.07 Schedule your TV watching, radio listening (with WinTV's equipped with FM radio)! Size=3500K Updated: October 25, 2001 Time lapse Capture version 1.4 Capture still images on a periodic basis from the WinTV, with SnapShot running. Our thanks to Matt Donegan for this little gem! Click here if you need the Snapshot application.E Date: Nov. 10, 1999 Version: 1.4 size: 72K WinTV-Zone motion detector Use the WinTV to create a "video protection zone". Can capture still or motion videos if your protection zone is violated. Our thanks to Matt Donegan for this little gem! Date: August 6, 2001 Version: 2.0 size: 2536K Audio Recorder for WinTV Use the WinTV to create Wave or MP3 files from the TV shows you are watching or from FM radio you are listening to (on WinTV models equiped with FM radio). This is a free demo version. The unlimited use version is sold on our WebStore for $9.95 Note: the WinTV Audio Recorder requires a WinTV board or a WinTV-USB to be installed in your PC to operate. Click here to see the product page. Date: July 7, 2001 Version: 2.3.3 size: 2864K Clear all WinTV files and registry entries This program removes all WinTV programs, driver files and registry entries. To run this program, download into your C:\ directory . To run this file click on Start - Run. Then type in C:\HCWCLEAR Choose the option for total removal and click on OK.

SnapStream PVS: Networked Personal Television [evaluation copy: free download]
	Networked VCR software for your WinTV: Like no other software currently available, SnapStream Personal Video Station gives the Hauppauge WinTV user networked personal television. PVS allows you to create intelligent recordings so you never miss your favorite shows. After recording, SnapStream PVS is fully network-centric which means you can control and watch videos from your own PVS from anywhere on your home network or the Internet... just as if you were sitting at your PVS! With a host of other features including network autodetection, alternate codec support (M-JPEG, DivX, Cinepak codecs), SnapStream PVS is a must-have for Hauppauge WinTV users. Awards: SnapStream PVS has been recognized with a number of awards including CNet Download.com's Shareware Pick Award and the CES 2001 Best of Show Finalist award. Hardware Requirements: WinTV and INTEL (Celeron, P2, P3) or AMD (K6, K7, Athlon) at 350 MHz (minimum) processor

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