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Software for WinTV-USB, WinTV-USB-FM and USB-Live
Application and Driver Software for use under WindowsXP, Windows98SE, WindowsMe and Windows2000

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 2.64
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.

To install:

  1. Download this file (wintvusb_264_23189.exe) and save it to a directory you will remember (for example: C:\)
  2. Run wintvusb_264_23189.exe. This will unpack the driver and start the driver installation. You do not have to remove the WinTV-USB.
  3. Halfway through the installation you will be asked to Reboot. Do so to continue the driver installation.
  4. After rebooting, Windows will display a "New Hardware Found" message, and then go on to install this updated driver.
  5. Now, download and install the WinTV application (see below).
New features:

This driver fixes problems with SoftPVR on some PCs and laptops.

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.

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 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: wintvusb_264_23189.exe
Version: 2.64_23189.exe
Updated: July 1, 2005

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 update
WinTV2000 application version 4.7

To install, copy this file to a temporary directory on your local disk. Then run wintv2k_47_23045.exe, which will install the new WinTV2000 application.

For support of the new Hauppauge remote control and the Hauppauge IR RemoteBlaster, use the latest IR Remote Control and IRBlaster Setup program. (found in the Accessories section of this page).

Name: wintv2k_47_23045.exe
Size: 2.5 Mb
Updated: Feb. 15, 2005

WinTV Radio application update for WinTV-USB-FM
 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.

Name: radio32ver152_20311.exe
Version: 1.52
Size: 324K
Updated: Nov. 7, 2002

Beta test versions

None at this time.

Accessories

WinTV-Scheduler update

TV Scheduler version 2.1_23054

This version:
- fixes the double .MPG file extension on TitanTV recordings
- supports the iEPG electronic program guide in Japan.
- alows the recording of more than 5 TV programs (a limitation of the previous scheduler)

Name: sched21_23054.exe
Size: 3.4Mb
Updated: Feb. 23, 2005


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.

3rd Party applications

SnapStream Beyond TV™ 3: Networked Personal Television for your WinTV
[evaluation copy: free download]
SnapStream Beyond TV™ 3 (previously Personal Video Station) gives the Hauppauge WinTV users the best networked personal television experience.
  • No subscription fees EVER!
  • Never miss your favorite show - record single episodes, all episodes or all new episodes
  • Watch videos anywhere on your home network and on the road
  • Enjoy the FREE integrated program guide
  • Schedule online - use any web-enabled device to schedule recordings, even when you aren't at home!
  • Use SmartSkip™ to create "chapters" that allow you to skip commercials and other parts of TV shows
  • Watch Live TV - Pause, skip ahead 30 seconds, use instant replay and rewind/fast forward at up to 60x speed!
  • Shrink files with ShowSqueeze™ - copy and replay on a laptop or other portable devices
  • Download a FREE evaluation copy today!

Hardware Requirements for BeyondTV 3:
WinTV-PVR with hardware MPEG encoder: Intel Celeron® or AMD Athlon 600 MHz and above
WinTV without hardware MPEG encoder: Intel Pentium 4® or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz and above

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