5.1 channel audio: record 5.1 channel audio over SPDIF Optical on the HD PVR 2 GE Plus and the HD PVR 2 model 1512; Personal Logo inserter. The Personal Logo inserter is part of Hauppauge Capture and can be found in the Settings tab. It only runs with the HD PVR 2 (all models) and Colossus 2. HDPVR Capture enables you to record SD or HD H.264/AAC/AC3 via the Hauppauge HDPVR 1212 on the Mac. Records 2 channel AAC or 2 channel AC3 via the front or rear RCA jacks. Shareware (Free download but time limited software. Full version from $30) Supported operating systems.

• Colossus

New features in the version

• Adds StreamEez for the HD PVR 60: stream with Twitch and YouTube
• Videos are now stored in This PC -> Videos -> HauppaugeVideos
• Skipback can now go to 0
• Added Facecam support for Logitech webcams
• Low resource mode can be turned off if you have an i7 CPU and are using Facecam
• Skipback function in the Capture tab so you can record up to 16 hours in the past.
• Adds Facecam to recordings: To turn on the Facecam, go to the Settings tab and select your webcam in the Webcam drop down menu. On slower PCs (slower than an Intel i5), the 'Low resource mode' is turned on.
• Includes FaceCam frame. The setup for frames is in the Settings tab. You can make your own frame too! Just create a png file with a megenta background where you want FaceCam to go, and drop the PNG file in Users -> Public -> Hauppauge Capture -> Effects. It will then show up in the list of frames in the Settings menu.

Comments, questions on this version? Please e-mail us at: support@hauppauge.com

Bug fixes in this version

• New HD PVR 2 driver (1.6.33232) included to help fix problems when recording at very high bitrates
• Fixes issue with passthrough audio not working on HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition
• HD PVR Rocket will not remux when Mic is set to none or set to the Rocket microphone thereby capturing raw TS output
• Improvements to SkipBack
• Cleaning up temp-x-xxx.ts files which might be left behind
• Fixed issue where video could end up 15 seconds behind live, if signal dropped or HDMI cable was removed
• Fixed issue with record button not working on HD PVR Rocket
• Fixed issue where mute status could get in the wrong state after app restart (from Edit and Capture tabs)
• Fixed issue with USB Mic levels were not set correctly on HD PVR Rocket
• Fixed issue on HD PVR Rocket where it would show 'Waiting for HDMI Input' rather than real resolution
• Improvement in webcam mode for HD PVR Rocket
• Fixed issue where HD PVR Rocket might not show video
• Fixed an issue where turning off a DisplayPort monitor while recording could stop the recording from continuing

Features

• New feature: Skipback. Skipback allows you to record in the past, with a setting for 1 to 1000 minutes
• Hauppauge Capture now has three recording formats: M2TS, MP4 and TS
• New feature: Multi-track audio recording. To turn on multi-track recording, click:
  Advanced -> Audio encoder and select Use Multiple Audio tracks. Click OK and then close and reopen Hauppauge Capture.
  Each of your audio sources will now be on a separate track, and can be edited in Sony Vegas. To check out the multi-track audio, we suggest you open your recording in the VLC media player and click on Audio -> Audio track and you can listen to track 1 (game), track 2 (microphone) or track 3 (PC audio).
• New function in Advanced: EDID option 'HDMI Passthrough'. This allows you to limit the resolution of your console to that supported by your TV, rather than the resolution supported by the HD PVR 2. This fixes problems with 720p TV's where you would not see the game console on the TV set but a good image in Hauppauge Capture.
• New feature: StreamEez support for the Rocket. Stream with Twitch and YouTube
• New feature: Record hotkey. Alt + space bar starts and stops recording
• F6 now launches the Webcam property page: adjust your webcam's image from the main Capture tab to see your adjustments in real time
• Updates to StreamEez, with improved preview
• Bug fixed with some webcams where there would be no video after enabling Facecam
• Adds microphone recording to Colossus
• Improved MP4 Export function
• Fixes an issue where the mute state could get swapped after closing the application
• Supports USB Microphones on HD PVR Rocket for recording (but not yet for streaming)
• Added Microphone delay page to Advanced Settings for Rocket
• Improved microphone delay slider, now supports +- 500 ms
• Fixed upload to YouTube and YouTube live steaming log-in problems
• Option to enable/disable 5.1 audio via HDMI is back

To install:

• Download Hauppauge Capture to your Colossus based PC
• Run the installer
• After installation, you will be asked to reboot your PC. Please reboot.
• Once your PC is rebooted, you will see the Hauppauge Capture icon on your Windows desktop. Run it. No other setup is needed.

New features in this version:

• Adds .M2TS recording option/editing
• Improved MP4 Export function
• Adds microphone recording for Colossus
• Fixed an issue recording at high constant bitrates on Colossus
• Adds Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional and Japanese language support

Colossus standalone driver

To install the Windows driver:

Leave your Colossus plugged into your PC. Follow the following steps:

• Download the Colossus driver (click the Download button above).
• Unzip this file to a directory you will remember, such as COLOSSUS. It will create a new folder.
• To install the new Windows driver, open the folder and run HCWDRIVERINSTALL.EXE. This will install the Colossus Windows driver.
• At the completion of the driver install, you should see a message which says Drivers have been updated successfully.
• Reboot your PC to enable the new Colossus driver.

Name: Colossus_Driver_1_8_31093_0.exe
Size: 6.4 MB

ArcSoft ShowBiz application:

If you are an owner of Colossus and have an older version of Arcsoft ShowBiz, the new ShowBiz application will be available through Arcsoft Connect . To receive the latest version of ShowBiz, on your PC click Start/Programs/Arcsoft connect/Arcsoft connect. Please note: You need to register with Arcsoft to get updates.

WinTV v7 application:

WinTV v7 application and TV tuner driver download package

Note: A valid WinTV application CD-ROM (WinTV v6 or WinTV v7) will be needed to install this WinTV v7 version

Any WinTV 7 application CD can be used during the install. If you do not have your original WinTV CD-ROM but would like to update to WinTV v7 or WinTV v8, you can purchase a new CD on the Hauppauge webstore for $9.95

To install the WinTV v7 application update

• Download the WinTV v7 installation package to your PC. After downloading this file, the file is normally saved in the Download directory on your PC
• Insert your original valid WinTV CD in your CD-ROM drive
• Run wintv7_cd from the Download directory on your PC

Download:

WinTV v7 installation package, version 3.9g
For Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP

File name: wintv7_cd_3.9g.exe
File size: 151.4 MB
Date: 02/12/2015

This download is a complete installation package, including drivers for supported WinTV products plus the WinTV v7 application and utilities.

Installation notes:

A valid WinTV application CD-ROM will be needed to install this WinTV v7 version. Any WinTV v6 or WinTV 7 application CD can be used during the install. If you do not have your original WinTV CD-ROM but would like to update to WinTV v7, you can purchase a new CD on the Hauppauge webstore for $9.95

If you have a WinTV v7.2 CD-ROM with Extend, then the latest version of WinTV Extend will also be installed.

To install WinTV v7 on a PC or laptop without a CD-ROM drive

If your PC or laptop does not have a CD-ROM drive, do the following:

• at the conclusion of the installation a dialog box will pop up saying 'Activation required'
• Click Enter Product Code
• You will find the Product code on your WinTV v7 Installation CD
• Enter the Product code including dashes and dots

Release notes for WinTV v7 version 3.9G:

• Update to the WinTV-HVR-955Q driver to fix problems seen when switching channels quickly
• Fixed an error 'You do not have access to make the required system configuration modifications..'
• Increased Pause Buffer bar size
• Fixed TitanTV tvpi file association bug
• New WinTV-NOVA-HD-USB 2 driver to fix issues in Turkey and other countries with low symbol rates
• New WinTV-HVR-1975 driver to fix issues with 6875 Symbol rate
• Fixed no Extend tab showing on upgrade installation

IR Blaster Configuration program

This program configures the IR blaster for use with the WinTV v7 application. Included is the selection of the set top box and the learn mode.

Name: irblast_28025.exe
Size: 414KB
Updated: 2/3/2010

IR Remote/Blaster Hardware Installation Guide

Here is the Installation Guide for the IR Remote Blaster

None at this time.

SageTV for HD PVR: Please contact SageTV at www.sagetv.com for information on SageTV for Colossus.

MediaPortal version 1.2
MediaPortal version 1.2 now supports Colossus.

What Operating Systems are supported by Colossus?

Do I need a PC to use Colossus?

Can I record video from a composite video source?

Yes.

Though the Colossus does not have a dedicated composite video connector, just connect your composite video cable to the blue cable on the Colossus A/V cable set. Recordings will be done from the composite video source.

Can I use Colossus with a Mac?

System Requirements

When you playback an Colossus recording on your PC screen, you need a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory.

Processor Requirements (minimum):

Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster

Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)

Sound card

PCI Express x1 slot

Can I use the Colossus with Microsoft's Windows Media Center application?

There is a beta version of the Windows Media Center support. Just look at the 'Media Center' tab above.

Can I use the Colossus with Linux?

Hauppauge does not currently supply Linux drivers for Colossus. KernelLabs has provided Linux support for Colossus in the past.

Can I record high definition TV from a Cable TV or Satellite box?

Yes. By connecting the Component video output from your high definition cable TV or satellite TV set top box to the component video inputs of the Colossus, you will be able to record the TV programs coming from your set top box to the hard disk. Component video connections are normally the Red/Green/Blue connectors on the back of a set top box. Sometimes they are also called YPrPb or YCrCb connectors.

What type of recordings can I make with the Colossus?

Colossus encodes in real time directly to the hard disk in an H.264 format with AC-3 or MPEG-1 Layer 3 audio (depending upon what audio format is provided by the video source).

There are three formats which you can choose when recording a video:

.TS which is a generic 'transport stream' compatible with many digital media players

.M2TS which is compatible with the Sony Playstation3

.MP4 which is compatible with the XBox360

All recording file types can be used to burn AVCHD Blu-ray compatible disk recordings.

The Colossus files can also be burned onto a standard DVD+R or DVD+RW disk for playback in a Blu-ray disk player using the included Arcsoft application.

Note: Some older models of Blu-ray DVD players cannot play AVCHD files on either DVD-R or DVD+R discs. Check your owner's manual to see if your Blu-ray player is compatible. If it is not, check with the manufacturer to see if a firmware update is available

What type of audio encoding is made with the Colossus?

There are three ways of bringing audio into Colossus: through the stereo audio jacks on the A/V adapter cable, through the HDMI connector or through the optical audio connector on the back panel.

When bringing audio in through the stereo jacks, audio is digitized and then recorded as MPEG-1 layer 3.

When bringing audio in through the HDMI connector or the SPDIF optical audio jack, the audio is recorded in the format which is received. If the source provides AC-3 audio, the audio track is AC-3. If the source provides AAC audio, AAC audio is recorded. There is no conversion of the audio format.

DTS audio is currently not supported.

AC3 -5.1 audio is preserved if you are creating an AVCHD DVD. If you are creating a standard DVD the audio will be transcoded to 2 channel. Creating MP4 files will also result in 2 channel audio.

Can I output files I’ve recorded with my Colossus or other content from my PC back to an external TV monitor through the component video outputs on the Colossus?

How can I use my remote control with the Colossus?

When opening the Arcsoft capture module I only see a Channel button?

Video in preview windows has incorrect colors?

Video is jerky or broken up while capturing?

I get a black screen in the capture window when using the component input?

Audio pass through does not work

Does the captured transport stream contain closed caption data?

What resolutions and bit rates are supported using Colossus?

Record high definition video at up to 1080i resolution, 720p or VGA/D1

Record at datarates from 1Mbs to 20Mbs, constant and Variable Bit Rate

Make Blu-ray format AVCHD recordings, so you can burn your TV recordings onto a standard DVD disk (up to 2 hours of video at 5MBits/sec) and playback on Blu-ray DVD players

What file formats are created by recording with the Colossus?

How much disk space will it take up when recording?

Where can I record the files to using the Colossus and can I use it independently?

Can I burn a Blu-ray disk with my Colossus?

I get a black screen in the Showbiz capture module and no output to my TV when I connect my Xbox 360, PS3 to the Colossus.

Make sure you’re gaming system is not set to 1080p. The Colossus does not understand this format. Please set the output resolution to 1080i or 720p. Please see the appropriate setup instructions for your game console:

If I record my game play can I uploaded it to the internet?

Yes. In the Arcsoft Showbiz application, once you have your completed video file (from the edit section) ready for upload, simply go to the ‘Produce’ section and choose “Upload to Youtube”. The software will automatically create the .MP4 file compatible for Youtube content and prompt you a screen to access your Youtube account, ready for upload.

Can I see a video clip recorded from Colossus?

If you have an H.264 decoder on your PC or Mac, here is a little video clip (15 seconds) which shows a recording made from a cable TV box through the component video connections. It was recorded using the Arcsoft ShowBiz application at 8Mbit/sec.

Can I push video encoded with Colossus or HD PVR through VLC?

If you are a developer, you can bring H.264 encoded video in from either Colossus or HD PVR into VLC so it can be streamed out from your PC. Microsoft provides a sample network transmit/receive filter set in their DirectX SDK.
Here is the way this works:
The HDPVR encoder filter produces transport packets. If you (the developer) create a small 'network push' filter that can receive the transport packets in the directshow graph, then forward them to a udp network address and port (for example udp://192.168.1.1:1234), then VLC is capable of receiving and rendering them.
Start VLC from the command line with: vlc udp://192.168.1.1:1234

No audio is detected when editing Colossus recordings in Sony Vegas

Sony Vegas does not detect AAC audio on .TS or .M2TS files. If you are using an Xbox360, you must use either HDMI or optical audio. You can set your Xbox to output Dolby Digital in System settings / Audio settings.

If you are using a PS3, you must use Component Video and optical audio in order to use your recordings in Vegas. To set your PS3 to optical audio out, in your PS3 go to Settings / Sound settings / Audio output settings. Select Optical digital and Dolby Digital 5.1 Then use an optical audio cable for recording.

When I upload videos to YouTube using Arcsoft Showbiz, I do not get an HD option for playback

In Showbiz you have to set the default resolution used when uploading. This is done by going to Options; Preferences; Other and selecting the desired YouTube resolution.

The Colossus support for Windows Media Center allows you to use the Colossus to watch, pause and record high definition TV under Windows 7 Media Center from a cable TV or satellite set top box. It operates in a similar way as other Hauppauge TV tuners for Windows Media Center, but Colossus records in high definition using H.264 encoding.

Note: the Media Center support for HD PVR is for Windows 7 only.

Release and installation notes

Installation package

Size: 6.6 MB
Date: Oct. 4, 2011

IR blaster setup

Make sure 'Use internal blaster' is selected

Note: Before connecting your Xbox 360 to the HD PVR or Colossus, connect it to your HD TV set to make the settings. By default, the Xbox 360 will be set to 1080p and HD PVR and Colossus will not work with this resolution. You will need to change your Xbox 360 to 480p, 720p, or 1080i.

Connection diagram

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Watch this YouTube video for Xbox setup instructions, or look below for screen shots

Step by step instructions for the Xbox 360

First, turn on your Xbox 360 and navigate to the main menu.

Navigate to the last menu on the right and go into System Settings.

Go into Console Settings

Go into Display.

Go into the HDTV Settings.

Now select the resolution you want.

The HD PVR will only work with 480p, 720p, and 1080i. If your system is currently set to 1080p. change it to 1080i.

When you select the new resolution, you will be asked if you want to keep the new settings. Please select Yes, keep these settings.

You are now done.

Please turn off on your Xbox 360 and connect it back to your HD PVR or Colossus using component cables.

Note: Before connecting your PS3 to the HD PVR or Colossus, connect it to your HD TV set to make the changes to the PS3 video modes settings. By default, the PS3 will be set to 1080p and HD PVR and Colossus will not work with this resolution. You will need to change your PS3 360 to 480p, 720p, or 1080i.

Connection diagram

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Watch this YouTube video for setup instructions, or look below for screen shots

Step by step instructions

Before connecting your PS3 to the HD-PV or Colossus R, you must set the proper PS3 video output. These are instructions on how to do this.

First, navigate to the Settings column on the PS3 main screen.

Scroll down to Display Settings

Select Video Output Settings.

Note: You should have your component cables attached to your TV. If not, please take a moment to attach the component cables to the TV.

Select Component/D-terminal. You will then be given a confirmation and after proceeding, you need to change your TV to the component video.

Next you will receive a screen were you will select the desired input resolution.

HDPVR and Colossus can accept up to 1080i so select 1080i. You can also select 480p and 720p.

After selecting 1080i, hit X Enter to go to the next step.

Confirm that you have selected 1080i by clicking X Enter.

Next you will be prompted to set up the Audio Output Settings and then click X Enter.

Here you will select either audio input connector or optical digital (cable sold separately). Chose the way audio will be connected to the HD PVR/Colossus.

You will be shown the audio settings. Click X Enter to continue.

If you select Audio input connector you will be prompted to finalize the setup.

If you have selected optical you must select the compatible formats either PCM 2ch or Dolby 5.1.

After you confirm your audio settings, you may now power down the PS3 and connect it to your HD PVR / Colossus.

When you open the Arcsoft capture module, select YPrPb for you video input and either RCA back (if you selected audio input connector) or S/PDIF (if you chose digital optical) for your input audio.

Then capture some high definition video!

To change the upload resolution for Youtube, click the Option button in Showbiz (upper right hand corner) and select Preferences in the dropdown menu. In the Preferences window click on the tab that reads Others. At the bottom of this tab will be the upload resolution to default to when uploading clips (by default set to 240p). View the Preferences page

Record video game play in HD on your PC or Mac

HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus
HD Game Recoder for Windows and Mac

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HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus records high definition game play video from a gaming PC, Sony® PlayStation®3 or PS4, the new Microsoft® Xbox® One or the Xbox 360 onto your Windows laptop or desktop PC. Make video recordings of your best game play in HD and upload to YouTube and share them with other gamers online. Or make a high definition movie of your game play to share with your friends or use it to discuss tactics with your clan members! The HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus now has Mac support.

HD PVR 2 GE Plus now comes with a free copy of the HDPVRCapture application, so you can record your game play on your Mac and edit your recordings in iMovie.

Add game commentary while you record or stream!

Hauppauge Capture, the simple to use application for recording, editing, uploading and streaming your game play, has a built-in audio mixer. Add your game commentary while you record or while you stream. And add audio from your PC (music or Skype audio can be recorded) and even put each audio source on separate tracks for easier editing in Sony Vegas or Pinnacle Studio. The Hauppauge Capture program has all the features you need for making awesome game play recordings and streams!

With HDMI and Component Video in plus no-delay HDMI video passthrough

HD PVR 2 comes with HDMI in and out to make it easier to connect to your Xbox 360 and your HD TV set.

Now with a Record button, so you can start and stop your video recordings directly from the HD PVR 2

HD PVR 2 has a top mounted record button. Hit the record button and ShowBiz opens on your PC and starts recording. Hit the record button again and ShowBiz will stop recording. This makes recording your video gameplay super easy!

Record your PC gameplay, with no delay and no slowdown of your PC!

HD PVR 2 can be connected to the HDMI output of your PC to record your gameplay. With our 'no delay passthrough', you can play your game on a TV monitor while recording. And the recording will not slow down your PC since the encoding is done within HD PVR 2!

Amazing audio and video quality

HD PVR 2 uses a pro-quality H.264 video encoder, the same video recorder which is used in TV studios. HD PVR 2 records using amazing H.264 compression at HD resolutions up to 1080p30. HD PVR 2's H.264 recording format is used by Blu-ray disks and exceeds other compression standards in video quality, providing a crisp image with amazing digital sound. And H.264 uses 1/3 the disk space compared with the popular MPEG-2 format.

Watch recordings of your best game play on your PC monitor or HD TV set

Once your recordings are on your PC hard disk, you can play them back directly on your computer screen using the included ShowBiz application. You can also transfer the recordings over your home network to your PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, or other high definition media player.

Play while you record with our no-delay HDMI video pass through!

HD PVR 2 comes with real-time video pass through, so you can watch your game play on your HD TV while recording your game on your PCs disk drive. Simply connect HD PVR 2 in between your game console and your HD TV set (HDMI in and out plus Component Video cables included).

Upload your best games to YouTube and share with your friends

HD PVR 2 comes with a one click upload to YouTube. Make HD recordings of your game play and upload your best videos to YouTube. HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition records videos in HD using H.264, which is perfect for YouTube.

Use the Personal Logo inserter to add your channel logo to all of your recordings and streams

Use the Personal Logo inserter to add your own logo to all of your recordings and video streams. The HD PVR 2 Personal Logo inserter makes it easy to make sure all of your friends see your channel logo! Adding a Personal Logo is easy: just make a 150x100 pixel BMP, JPEG or PNG file and then use Hauppauge Capture to upload your logo into the HD PVR 2. After that, the logo will be automatically added to your recordings and video streams

HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus
Optical audio for 5.1 channel audio recordings

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Record, Edit, Upload and Stream Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3 or PC game play in HD

New! Now with Facecam .. putting YOU in your YouTube videos!

Record and stream game chat and commentary with Hauppauge Capture!

Stream your game play with in-game chat on your Twitch and YouTube channel with our hardware accelerated StreamEez

New feature! Add a second audio track to your recordings and streams by plugging a microphone into the back of the HD PVR 2*

Upload gameplay to YouTube with one click. Show your best gameplay to your friends!

Record up to 1080p while you play your games on your HDMI TV set. Includes our no delay pass through, so you can play while you record in HD

HD PVR 2 GE Plus now includes HDPVRCapture for the Mac. Plus record full 5.1 channel surround sound!

Includes a built-in Record button, so you can start and stop your recordings without having to be at your PC. Plus with our Personal Logo inserter, you can add your own logo to your recordings or live streaming events!

*Note: second audio track recordings are only available when recording TS or M2TS files.

HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition has video pass through for no delay recordings. Simply connect HD PVR 2 between your game console and your HD TV set. HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition comes with all of the cables needed!

The HD PVR 2 allows you to record and stream without limits with your Xbox One or PS4

model 01498: HD PVR 2 GE Plus, with English manual

• Hauppauge Capture for Windows
  • Record, Trim, Upload and Stream your game play
  • Record and stream your game commentary with built-in audio mixer
  • Facecam to add your webcam video to your recordings (requires a webcam and a minimum i3 CPU)
  • StreamEez built in for streaming on Twitch, Ustream and YouTube
  • Hauppauge Personal Logo application, to 'burn' your logos into your recordings
• HDPVRCapture recording application for Macs (download from www.hdpvrcapture.com website)

• HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition high definition H.264 personal video recorder, USB 2.0 with built-in record button
• 6V 1.6 amp power supply
• USB cable - 9 ft.
• HDMI output cable - 6 ft.
• Hauppauge A/V component adapter
• Hauppauge Capture application (download)
• A free copy of HDPVRCapture for the Mac (download from http://www.hdpvrcapture.com)
• Quick installation guide

Note: HD PVR 2 will not record video from HDMI with HDCP copy protection.

Make it into a moving platform at the bottom of the screen to get a bonus shot.

• Hardware encoder

  • H.264 AVCHD high definition video encoder, with record resolution to 1080p30
    Recording datarate: from 1 to 13.5 Mbits/sec
    Recording video formats: AVCHD (.TS and .M2TS) plus .MP4

• No delay HDMI passthrough

  • HDMI in to HDMI out - up to 1080p60
  • Component Video in to HDMI out - up to 1080i60

• Input/output connections

  • HDMI in, from HDMI sources without HDCP such as Xbox 360
  • Component video in, with stereo audio
  • S-Video and composite video in, with stereo audio (optional cable not supplied)
  • HDMI output
• Size: 6 in wide x 6 in deep x 1.5 in high
• Power: 6V at 1.6 amps
• Weight: .75lb / .34 kg / 12 oz

• Recording formats

  • 1080p60p (recorded as 1080p30)
  • 1080p50p (recorded as 1080p25)
  • 1080i60
  • 1080i50
  • 720p60
  • 720p50
  • 480p60
  • 480i60
  • 576p50
  • 576i50

For Mac users

• HDPVRCapture application runs on Mac OSX 10.7 / 10.8 ( Intel 32/64bit only, no PPC support)

For Windows users

• Laptop or desktop PC with 3.0 GHz single core or 2.0 GHz multi-core processor
• Microsoft® Windows® 10, 8, 7 or Vista (32 or 64-bit), or Windows XP Service Pack 3
• TV set with HDMI input
• 1 GB memory recommended
• Graphics card with 256 MB memory
• Sound card
• 220 MB free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive (for software installation)

Note: HD PVR 2 will not record video from HDMI with HDCP copy protection.

File name: streameezsetup_1_4_35054.exe
Date: Feb 24, 2017
File size: 151 MB

The StreamEez application is us ed to stream your video gameplay to
Twitch and YouTube

New features in this version

• For Twitch users: add your channel name and pause for a commercial break
• For YouTube users: fixes problems with YouTube recording of video streams
• Adds an automatic re-connect mode, to re-establish streaming when your Internet connection is momentarily lost
• Adds streaming support for the HD PVR Rocket

To install this version of StreamEez:

• Click on the download link. You will be given an option to Run or Save the file. Click Save to save the file in your Download folder.
• Run this file. It will install the StreamEez-Pro application plus the Windows driver.
• When finished running the update, you will be ask to restart your PC. Restart your PC
• While the PC is restarting, power cycle your StreamEez device to load the new firmware (remove power from the unit for a few seconds and then plug it back in).
• When your PC has rebooted, double click on the StreamEez-Pro icon.
• Under Source (upper left hand corner), make sure it is set to your Hauppauge device.
• If your cables are connected, you should now be able to stream with Twitch or YouTube.

Some tips on using StreamEez

• Step 1
  • Before you change any settings, make sure you are Off Air and the Lock button is unlocked (just click on the button to unlock).
  • Choose your Video Source. Xbox 360 normally uses HDMI while PS3 normally uses Component.
  • Choose your Audio Source. Xbox 360 normally uses HDMI while PS3 normally uses Line.
  • In Quality Profile, the default is High Bandwidth. Depending upon the uplink speed of your Internet service, you may need to change to Medium or Low bandwidth. A laggy or jerky stream means your uplink speed is too low and you need to choose a different Quality Profile.
  • If you would like to preview your video in StreamEez, make sure the slider under the preview window is set to 'Normal speed'. You should now see your video in the preview window.
• Step 2
  • Then choose your Stream Service, either Twitch or YouTube. ( You must have an account setup with the stream service you wish to use)
  • In Channel, select Login. Enter your Login and Password. You will see a message 'Gathering credentials' as we check your user name and password.
  • Once your user name and password are confirmed, you will see the URL of your stream in the box 'Copy stream link'. If you click on the words 'Copy stream link', the URL will be copied to the clip board.
• Step 3
  • Leave the Network Connection as the default
• To start streaming
  • To start streaming, click the red dot next to 'Off Air.' The indicator should be changed to 'On Air' and you will now be streaming live over the Internet!
  • Once you are On Air, you cannot change any settings. You need to stop streaming by clicking the green dot next to On Air to stop the stream.

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What Operating Systems are supported by the HD PVR 2 and Colossus 2?

Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 8.1, Windows 7 or Vista (32 or 64-bit), or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later.
There is also new Linux support for the HD PVR 2 and Colossus 2.

Do I need a PC to use HD PVR 2?

Yes, a PC or laptop is required to use HD PVR 2. The PC is used to both run the HD PVR 2 application plus is the place where HD PVR 2 recordings are stored. HD PVR 2 does not have any internal disk storage. HD PVR 2 connects to a PC or laptop computer through a USB 2.0 port. The HD PVR 2 recordings are stored on the PC's disk drive.

If you want to record your HD videos without a PC, you should use the HD PVR Rocket.

If you have a Mac, there is an application from HDPVRCapture which can be used. Go to http://www.hdpvrcapture.com for more information.

I use the HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition. I was wondering how do I record my commentary with game audio?

With the Hauppauge Capture application, you can plug your microphone into the 'mic input' on your PC. Hauppauge Capture will mix your game play audio with microphone audio. With Hauppauge Capture, there are seperate volume adjustments for game play and microphone audio. You can also add PC sound (music or Skype audio) to mix together PC audio with game audio and your game commentary.

How To Record Xbox 360 Game & Party Chat

• 1. Go to the Xbox Guide Menu
• 2. Go along to settings.
• 3. Select Voice.
• 4. Go down to voice output and select 'Play though both'. This will make the audio play out your TV and through your mic at the same time.

Depending on what game you are on, I highly recommend you turn down game volume as well as sometimes voice chat can't be heard because the game volume is too loud. However I guarantee that there will be a way to turn down your audio setting on whatever game you are on. Make sure you make it loud enough to hear, but quiet enough to make the voice chat clear and easy to hear.

How to turn off HDCP on a PS4

• On the PS4, go to Settings: from the main user interface, push up on the DualShock 4 to reach the top-level of the system’s menu, and select the toolbox labelled ‘Settings’
• Enter the System submenu: When the long list of options appears, scroll down to the icon named ‘System’ and select it
• Turn off HDCP encryption: You’ll find another long list in Settings. Scroll down to ‘Enable HDCP’ and ensure that the box to the right of the label is not ticked. It will be enabled by default, so simply click on it to disable the irritating feature. If you have any applications open, the system will ask you to close them, so make sure that you’ve saved your game before completing this last step.

I'm trying to record from a Nintendo Switch, but I'm getting a 'No HDMI signal detected' message. How can I fix this?

The basic problem is that the Switches HDMI resolution is not what the HD PVR 2 needs to sync up.

Do this:

• In the Switch settings System settings > TV output > TV resolution, change from 'Automatic' to either 720p or 1080p
• you must connect the power to the docking station before connecting the HDMI lead to the HD PVR 2

How to turn off HDCP on an Xbox One

The following is from the Xbox support site

Problem: Playing premium content on your console establishes an HDCP connection with your television. Some unintended video and sound behavior may occur if you plug in a DVR or home entertainment system while the console is turned on.

To resolve this problem, try the following solutions:

• Restart your Xbox One console:
  • Press the Xbox button on the console for ten seconds until the console turns off.
  • Touch the Xbox button on the console again to turn it on.
  • Try to play the content again.
• If your Xbox One console is in instant-on power mode:
  • Go to the Home screen.
  • Press the Menu button on your controller and select Settings.
  • Go to Power & startup, then Power options.
  • Select Power mode and then select Save Energy.
  • Turn off the console by holding the Xbox button.
  • Turn on the console by pressing the Xbox button, and then try to play the content again.

I am getting squeaky audio when I record game commentary with my microphone. How can I fix this?

Sometimes the audio sampling rate of the microphone is not matched to the audio recording from the HD PVR 2. In order to match them up, set the sampling rate of the microphone to 48Khz. Here's how to do this:

• On your PC, go to the speaker icon on the right side of your desktop's toolbar, right-click the speaker icon and select 'Recording devices'.
• Then in the new window that opens, locate your microphone and the right-click it in the list and select the option 'Properties'. A new window called 'Microphone Properties' will open.
• Go to the 'Advanced' tab. There you'll see a section named 'Default Format', click the drop down menu and select this from the list: 2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality). Then click apply, restart your PC and give the recording another try.

Can I record composite video or S-Video?

Yes. To record composite video with the HD PVR 2 or Colossus 2, simply connect the yellow connector from your video source to the blue connector on the Hauppauge AV cable. Then, in Hauppauge Capture, set the Video Source to Composite.

For S-Video, you will need to use the optional Hauppauge AV cable model 6021252 which you get purchase on the Hauppauge Webstore. Hauppauge Capture has a setting for S-Video.

Recordings from composite or S-Video are still made in the H.264 format.

Can I connect the HD PVR 2 passthrough cable to a standard TV?

No. The HDMI output of the HD PVR 2 can only be used on an TV set with HDMI connectors. HDMI TV sets normally display 720p or 1080p video.

Can I use HD PVR 2 with a Mac?

If you buy the HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus, it comes with a free copy of Capture for the Mac.

If you have an HD PVR 2 or an HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition, you can buy HDPVRCapture separately. For more information, please go to:
www.hdpvrcapture.com.

What kind of webcam can I use to make Facecam videos?

Hauppauge Capture uses any webcam, either HD or standard definition, as long as it has a 'raw' YUV or YUY2 mode. MJPEG and other compressed formats are not used. Your webcam can be 4:3 or 16:9. Popular webcams include the Microsoft Lifecam HD-3000 plus, if you have a laptop, the built-in webcam.

Hauppauge Capture chooses the most suitable video mode supported by your webcam. You can set the size of the video, and the format (4:3 or 16:9) in the Settings menu of Hauppauge Capture.

System Requirements

Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and Windows XP with service pack 3. Mac support from HDPVRCapture.com

You can record HD PVR 2 video on pretty much any PC. Older, slow, laptop or desktop PCs can be used to record HD PVR 2 video. Preview video on older PCs and laptops might be jerky and laggy but your recordings will be fine.

But when you playback an HD PVR 2 recording on your PC screen, you need a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory. Here is what we recommend for video playback (minimum):

• Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster
• Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
• Sound card
• USB 2.0 Port

Can I record video from my old Nintendo, PS2 or Wii?

Yes. Connect the yellow cable from your console (Nintendo, PS2, Wii or any other game console which has a yellow composite video connector) to the Blue connector on the Hauppauge AV cable. Then connect the red and white audio cables from your Wii to the red and white connectors on the Hauppauge AV cable. Then, in Hauppauge Capture or Hauppauge Capture, select Composite under Video input and Line In under Audio input.

Here is a video which shows you how to use the HD PVR 2 with an Nintendo 64: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb541Ww09jg

Would you like to support the HD PVR 2 in your own Windows application?

You can access the HD PVR 2 in your DirectShow application. Simply build a Directshow graph and add the crossbar, capture and encoder filters. Then connect them all up, and it'll output a transport stream containing H.264.

You can then demultiplex it or do whatever you want to it. And you can use standard Microsoft API like IVideoEncoder to control the bitrate. Here is a link to the Graphedit graph.

Can I use the HD PVR 2 with Linux?

We are starting to test our Linux support for the HD PVR 2. You can get information on the Linux support for HD PVR 2 here:
http://www.hauppauge.com/linux in the HD PVR 2 for Ubuntu section.

Can I use HD PVR 2 with the Hauppauge WinTV v8 or WinTV v7 application?

Yes. WinTV v8, WinTV v7 and WinTV v 7.2 are compatible with all models of the HD PVR 2.

Can I record high definition TV from a Cable TV or Satellite box or DVR?

If your satellite or cable box or DVR has Component Video connections on the back of the receiver (normally Red/Green/Blue or marked YPrPb), then the answer is 'yes'.

By connecting the Component video output from your high definition cable TV or satellite TV set top box to the Component video inputs of the HD PVR 2, you will be able to record the TV programs coming from your set top box to the hard disk. Component video connections are normally the Red/Green/Blue connectors on the back of a set top box. Sometimes they are also called YPrPb or YCrCb connectors.

Note: HD PVR 2 model 1512 comes with the cables to connect to your satellite or cable TV set top box.

What type of recordings can I make with the HD PVR 2?

HD PVR 2 encodes in an H.264 format. It records in TS or M2TS file formats, which is a basic H.264 'transport stream'. Many people would like to know if the quality of a TS or M2TS recording is as good as an MP4 recording. The video quality of MP4 and TS files are the same. The primary difference between TS and MP4 files is that TS files are flat while MP4 files have an index at the beginning of the MP4 file. Otherwise, the video bits inside the files are the same and therefore the video quality of TS, M2TS and MP4 files are the same.

All record file types can be used to burn AVCHD Blu-ray compatible discs but you will need to supply your own disc burning application.

What type of audio encoding is made with the HD PVR 2?

There are two ways of bringing audio into HD PVR 2: through the Line In (RCA) stereo audio jacks on the A/V connector or through the HDMI connector. When bringing audio in through the stereo jacks, audio is recorded as MPEG 1 layer 2 audio. When bringing audio in through the HDMI connector, the audio is also recorded in the MPEG 1 layer 2 format.

DTS audio is currently not supported.

If you have the HD PVR 2 model 1512 or the HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus and are bringing in 5.1 channel audio from either HDMI or optical audio, your recordings will be made with 5.1 channel AC-3 audio.

Can I output files I've recorded with my HD PVR 2 or other content from my PC back to an external TV monitor through the HDMI outputs on the HD PVR 2?

No, the HD PVR 2 itself does not have the ability to play back recorded videos to an external monitor. To playback recorded videos, you will need to connect your laptop or PC to your TV set.

The HDMI video output on HD PVR 2 acts as a pass through for live video streaming from your video source through the HD PVR 2 back to your TV monitor. The power of the HD PVR must remain in the on position in order to pass the video through to the external TV.

If I record my game play, can I uploaded it to YouTube?

Yes. Recordings made with HD PVR 2 are either in TS, M2TS or MP4 formats, which can be immediately uploaded to YouTube without conversion. Hauppauge Capture records from HD PVR 2 in an H.264 form which is used by YouTube. And the Hauppauge Capture Edit tab allows you to trim your videos very quickly without the need to re-encode.

I'm streaming my gameplay with YouTube, but I cannot get YouTube to record the videos. What am I doing wrong?

YouTube will not record your video streams unless you set a start time and an end time in your streams. If you simply start and stop a YouTube stream, YouTube will not record it.

Can my PC go into hibernate or sleep mode when using HD PVR 2?

Ragini mms 2 download. The current Windows driver for HD PVR 2 does not allow your PC to go into Hibernate or Standby mode when it is either recording or previewing video.

Can I record my webcam while recording and streaming with the HD PVR 2?

Yes for recording, no for streaming. With the latest version of Hauppauge Capture, you can record your videos with a webcam in your recordings. This is called the 'Facecam' feature in Hauppauge Capture. Facecam allows you to specify the location and size of video from your webcam in your recordings.

I'm using a PS3 and I see a black preview screen in Hauppauge Capture. How can I fix this?

This happens if you connected your PS3 using HDMI and now want to use Component video so you can record with HD PVR 2.

To fix, you need to reset the video settings on your PS3. To do this:
- Make sure you have the HDMI cable disconnected on your PS3
- Then push the PS3 power button on the front of the PS3. You should see the light go Red. This means your PS3 is turned off.
- Then hold down the PS3's power button until you hear two beeps (one beep, then about 5 seconds and a second beep).
Your PS3 should now be set to Component video out and you should see video in the preview window in Hauppauge Capture.

I'm using a PS3, and the video in the Hauppauge Capture preview window has incorrect colors?

Most of the time this is caused by either one of the Component video connectors is not connected. For example, if the Red connector is not connected correctly, your video picture will look green.
Also try updating to the latest drivers supplied by your graphics card manufacturer.

I see a change in brightness every few seconds in Hauppauge Capture and Hauppauge Capture while recording, streaming or playing back my video recordings. But my recordings are fine. What is going on?

If you are running an AMD graphics card in the PC which the HD PVR 2 is connected to, you may experience a slight change in brightness every few seconds while in the preview or edit screens. This is due to an issue with hardware acceleration that we have seen in some AMD drivers. This shift does not affect recordings and typically can be eliminated by either changing drivers for the graphics card or by disabling Hardware acceleration.

Video is jerky or broken up while capturing, yet my recordings are perfect. Why?

This is caused by either a slow processor in your laptop or desktop PC, or the display adapter is having a problem. Make sure your video card meets the minimum requirements. Also try updating to the latest drivers supplied by the manufacturer.
In September 2012, there was a problem with the ATI graphics driver which would cause jerky video or freezing of the video screen. This should be fixed with an update from ATI on their graphics drivers.

I get a black screen in the preview window when using Component video from a cable TV set top box.

Some set top boxes will disable or turn off the component output if the HDMI or DVI output is being used. Check to see how you have your Television connected to your set top box. You might need to disconnect the HDMI connector on your set top box when you want to record TV programs.

Audio pass through does not work

In order for the audio pass through to operate, you need to configure the Audio settings in the Hauppauge Capture application. Click on the Capture tab. In the Audio input section, choose your audio source from the drop down menu ( RCA, HDMI ). Once configured, the HD PVR 2 will retain these settings. Note: the HD PVR 2 must be powered on for the pass through to operate.

My video recordings look pixelated with fast motion. What can I do?

Increasing the recording bitrate will eliminate motion artifacts in your recordings. In Haupauge Capture, in the Capture tab make sure Variable is selected. Than start with Quality set to 11 Mbits/sec. This should give you very good quality. You can continue to increase the Quality up to a maximum of 14 Mbists/sec.

You can experiment with other settings, but in our experience, these are good for uploading to YouTube.

What resolutions and bit rates are supported using the HD PVR 2?

• Video record resolutions are 1080p30, 720p60, 540p60, 480p60 and a number of downscale variants of these formats.
• You can record at datarates from 1Mbs to 13.5Mbs. If you choose Variable, the maximum recording datarate is about 1.5 times the selected rate. As an example, if you have Variable selected and set the Quality to 14Mbits/sec, the maximum rate will be about 21 Mbits/sec.

What file formats are created by recording with the HD PVR 2?

Hauppauge Capture records in a TS file or M2TS file directly. TS is also called 'AVCHD' and is the native format for Blu-ray DVD discs. Also, Hauppauge Capture has an Export to MP4 function, which adds an index to the beginning of a TS recording and creates an MP4 file. This usually takes just a few seconds and does not change the video quality of your recording.

How much disk space will it take up when recording?

Approximately 2 GB per hour at 5Mb/s setting.
Approximately 4 GB per hour at 9Mb/s setting.
Approximately 6 GB per hour at 13.5 Mb/s setting.

Can I use HD PVR 2 independently from a PC?

No, the HD PVR 2 requires a PC to operate. If you want to record without a PC, you should use the HD PVR Rocket.

If you are using the HD PVR 2, once you have connected your PC to HD PVR 2 and run Hauppauge Capture, you can disconnect the USB cable to your PC and the passthrough will continue to run as long as HD PVR 2 still has power.

Can I use a longer USB cable with my HD PVR 2?

It is not recommended to use a longer USB cable other than the 2 meter USB cable provided with the device.

Can I burn a Blu-ray disc with my HD PVR 2?

You can burn Blu-ray compatible discs, but a disc burner is not supplied with HD PVR 2.

What are the specifications for the power adapter that is included with the HD PVR 2?

Hauppauge Capture hangs during the installation. What can I do?

Check for the presence of 'Constant Guard' from Exfinity. If present, uninstall it, then re-run the installation for Hauppauge Capture. Once installed you can reinstall Constant Guard.

How can I record party chat from the Xbox One?

Here's a tip from an HD PVR 2 user:
'With the Xbox One, to record game commentary I do this: in Kinect settings, use the Kinect mic which forces the party chat to come out of the TV speakers. The Hauppauge game recorder will then pick up the party chat when recording game audio.

In order to record your voice (which won't come through the speakers and be picked up), you need to have a Mic plugged in to your PC and place near your face as you do. Then make sure in Hauppauge Capture you select the mic in the drop down menu and set level.

Then you will get the game chat and the game audio recorded, and you speak to your party via Kinect microphone. Basically, one mic to chat with your party and one mic to record your game commentary.'

How can I restart Device Central?

Device Central is a Windows service which monitors the record button on the HD PVR 2. Sometimes Device Central will close. If so, you can restart it by going to Windows Explorer and looking in ProgramFiles -> Hauppauge -> DeviceCentral and then running the program HCWDCTrayTool.exe

How can I adjust the color settings of my recordings

HD PVR 2 can adjust the color settings of both the recordings and the passthrough video.

To adjust the color settings, open Hauppauge Capture and go to the Capture tab. Then click the Advanced button at the bottom and go to Video Proc Amp. Here you will see the color and briteness settings.