Compare WinTV-HVR Products
| WinTV-HVR-1250 | WinTV-HVR-1600 | WinTV-HVR-1800 | WinTV-HVR-2250 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| model number | 1196 | 1178 / 1181* | 1129 | 1213 1239 |
| Type | PCI Express X1 half height |
PCI full height |
PCI Express X1 full height |
PCI Express X1 half height |
| Number of tuners | 1 tuner for analog and digital |
2 tuners: one analog and one digital |
2 tuners: one analog and one digital |
Dual tuners: Each for analog and digital |
| Digital TV receiver format | ATSC/QAM (note 2) |
ATSC/QAM (note 2) |
ATSC/QAM (note 2) |
ATSC/QAM (note 2) |
| Analog TV format | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC |
| MPEG-2 Encoder for analog TV | Software encoder | Hardware encoder - up to 12Mbits/sec | Hardware encoder - up to 12Mbits/sec | Dual hardware encoders - up to 6Mbits/sec per channel |
| Video filter | 2D comb | 3D comb | 3D comb | 3D comb |
| Stereo audio | ATSC Dolby digital, dbx-TV | ATSC Dolby digital, dbx-TV | ATSC Dolby digital, dbx-TV | ATSC Dolby digital, dbx-TV |
| Remote control | with IR blaster |
optional external USB | optional external USB | |
| A/V input | S-video, stereo audio jack | S-video, composite, stereo audio jack | S-Video, composite, left and right audio | S-Video, composite, left and right audio |
| Notes | Half height board with full height and half height brackets Model 1196 is with remote Model 1187 is shipped without remote |
With Hauppauge remote control and IR blaster | With FM radio | With FM radio |
Notes:
* Canadian version with French/English documentation
1. Optional USB remote is available from the Hauppauge webstore.
2. Microsoft's Vista Media Center does not currently support clear QAM TV reception. To receive clear QAM, you will need to use the Hauppauge WinTV v6 application, SageTV or BeyondTV.