Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1265 - User Manual

• WinTV-HVR-1265 PCI e board with 1/2 or full
height bracket
For the WinTV-HVR-1265 with WinTV application:
• WinTV v7 Installation CD-ROM with WinTV v7 appli-
cation with SoftPVR™ and TV Scheduler
• Hauppauge remote control transmitter
• Remote control receiver cable
For Windows Media Center kits, you will find:
• WinTV-HVR Windows Driver CD-ROM
• Media Center Remote Control transmitter and two
AA batteries
• Media Center Remote control receiver/blaster
• IR transmitter cable (blaster cable)
• USB cable for the Media Center remote control
receiver/blaster box
WinTV-HVR uses your PC or laptop’s CPU for displaying TV programs on your PC
screen. The decoding of high definition ATSC is very processor intensive, and the
smoothness of high definition TV programs depends upon how fast your PC or laptop
system is. Other PC activities that consume CPU resources might affect the display of
ATSC digital TV. Slow video, jerky video and momentary pausing of video are all results
of a CPU which is temporarily being used by other activities.
For the best ATSC digital TV reception, a roof top ‘Wideband’ or ‘High gain’ antenna
is recommended. In the U.S., a good ATSC digital antenna selector can be found at
TitanTV.com under Resources.
N
ote: The WinTV-HVR-1265 cannot receive digital satellite TV unless it is connected to a satel-
lite TV set top box.
Left/right audio input: Stereo audio input using 1/8” mini
stereo jack, from the audio output of your source.
Connecting the remote control receiver cable
Plug the remote control receiver cable into the
Remote control receiver connector on the WinTV-
HVR-1265.
Position the round receiver sensor (at the end of the
remote control receiver cable) where is can be “seen” by
the remote control transmitter. This is normally at the front of
your PC.
Device Setup Wizard
When you run WinTV for the first time, the WinTV Device Setup Wizard appears. Select
the TV source that you are using. On some model WinTVs, you have multiple tuners and
therefore you can select multiple sources. For the WinTV-HVR-1265, you can chose either
ATSC or Digital QAM and Analog TV. You
cannot chose both Digital ATSC and Digital
QAM.
N
ote: If you’d like to use the A/V inputs,
please select External inputs
(Composite/S-Video).
ATSC digital over-the-air TV
Select Digital ATSC and click
Next. In the
ATSC Setup menu, click
Next. You will see
the Digital ATSC Scan scanning for digital
over-the-air channels.
The digital TV scanning process will scan
from channels 2 to 51. As TV channels are
found, they will appear in the Channel box.
When complete, click
Next / Next and OK.
N
ote: if you do not receive any ATSC digital TV
channels, an antenna signal booster might
be needed. After adding a signal booster, see
below for instructions on rescanning and the
Troubleshooting section for information on choosing an antenna.
Clear QAM Digital Cable TV
Clear QAM digital cable TV channels are
those TV channels broadcast on a digital
cable network which are unencrypted (‘free to
view’). If you have a cable operator who
transmits clear QAM digital TV programs,
chose Digital QAM and Next.
Encrypted channels are automatically not
selected. The resulting channels in the list
might be both standard and high definition
channels.
N
ote: Windows Media Center requires
Windows 8 or 7 to support QAM TV chan-
nels. You can also use the Hauppauge WinTV v7
application for QAM TV reception.
Analog cable TV
Select your Country and TV Source from
the drop down list. To automatically scan for
channels, click
Next to continue.
Click the
Scan button and WinTV will
ATSC digital TV is over-the-air digital TV for North America. ATSC digital TV
typically requires an antenna for reception, and is currently broadcast in 200 cities, with
over 1500 TV stations. ATSC digital TV is transmitted in several resolutions, from
“standard definition” up to high definition which has about 16 times the resolution of
normal cable TV. In any resolution, ATSC digital TV gives sharper pictures than analog
cable TV and near CD quality sound.
Clear QAM TV channels are digital cable TV channels which are broadcast “in
the clear”. These digital cable TV channels are broadcast in various resolutions, from
standard definition up to high definition.
WinTV-HVR-1265 has a built-in tuner for analog cable TV, digital ATSC and digital clear
QAM TV. To receive ATSC, you will need an antenna. To receive digital clear QAM or
analog cable TV, you will need a cable TV connection.
To install, switch off the computer and remove the computer cover.
N
ote: Your PC could be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Avoid this by
contacting the earthed chassis of your PC, before you open it or touch
the pci card.
• Locate a free PCIe slot. Unscrew and remove the metacover plate which covers the
back of the empty slot.
• Plug the WinTV-HVR-1265 board into the PCIe slot (a X1 or X16 slot will work), and
screw the WinTV-HVR-1265 metal cover plate to the PC.
• Replace the computer cover.
TV connector: for either cable TV for analog and clear QAM digital, or a TV antenna for
ATSC TV.
N
ote: clear QAM digital cable TV is only available
through some cable TV operators. Contact your
local cable TV company to see if they support clear
QAM digital cable TV. To watch clear QAM digital
cable TV, you need to be using Windows Media
Center in Windows 7/8 or WinTV v7.
Remote control receiver connector: to the
Hauppauge Remote Control receiver cable (on
some models).
If you are using an external audio/video
source like a satellite or cable TV set top
box ... then you will need to connect the S-
Video input connector or Composite video
input connector for video and the Audio
input (Line-In) for the sound.
S-Video/Composite: Video input connector. For either S-Video or composite (composite
video requires the S-Video to composite adapter).
1. Contents of the WinTV-HVR-1265 package
3. Installing the WinTV-HVR-1265 board
4. Connecting the cables
TV Connector
for analog or digital TV
Left/Right
audio input (Line-In)
connector
Remote control receiver
connector
(on some models)
S-Video/Composite
video input connector
Boot your Windows PC (Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista or Windows XP).
N
ew: If a 'Found New Hardware' wizard appears, please cancel it and allow windows to load fully
before proceeding.
Insert the WinTV Installation CD-ROM in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
N
ote: if the CD does not autorun, navigate to the CD and run the 'Setup.exe' file.
“Hauppauge WinTV Installation CD” window will appear on the screen.
Install the WinTV driver
Click Step 1: Install drivers.
A blue screen will open and begin
installing the drivers for your WinTV.
Once the drivers have installed, click on
the
Finish bar to exit.
Install the WinTV applications
Click Step 2: Install WinTV
The setup application will then open and
begin automattically installing the WinTV
application components.
Once complete, click
OK then Exit.
N
ote: the latest driver updates are available at:
http://www.hauppauge.com/site/support/support_hvr1250.html
To run the WinTV v7 application for watching TV, recording videos and
playing them back on your PC, double click on the WinTV icon on your
Windows desk top.
6. Running WinTV for the first time
5. Installing the WinTV driver and applications
WinTV-HVR-1265 and
WinTV-HVR-1265 MC-Kits
Quick Installation Guide
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2. What is ATSC digital TV?

Summary

Installing the WinTV Driver and Applications

Install the WinTV driver

Installs WinTV drivers. A blue screen will display during installation. Click Finish to exit.

Install the WinTV applications

Installs the WinTV application components. The setup application opens automatically.

Connecting External Audio;Video Sources

External audio;video sources

Connect external sources like cable or satellite boxes. Select 'External Inputs' in the Device Setup Wizard.

Using the WinTV v7 Application

Watch TV

Click the 'Watch TV' button to view television. Access channel list via right-click menu.

Channel List Display

Toggle channel list display. Access options menu, channel list, and settings.

Closed Captions and Always on Top

Enable or disable closed captions. Activate 'Always on Top' mode for the WinTV window.

Watch, Pause, and Record TV

Record live TV to your PC's hard drive. Pause, skip back, and skip forward.

Selecting FM Radio Programs

Switch to FM radio mode by selecting 'FM radio' in the Source selector.

Configuration and TV Scheduler

Configuration Menu

Access settings for Video Renderer, tuner setup, channel scanning, and parental control.

TV Scheduler Setup

Schedule TV recordings and timed watching. Set name, channel, start time, and duration.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Installation and Setup
4. Watching Live TV
5. DVR-like Functionality (Time-Shifting)
6. Recording TV Programs
7. Playback of Recorded Files
8. External Inputs
9. FM Radio (for compatible models)
10. Configuration and Settings
11. Maintenance Features
12. Driver and Software Updates
13. Channel Rescanning
14. Troubleshooting
15. System Requirements
16. Physical Maintenance

This document describes the WinTV-HVR-1265, a device designed to bring television viewing and recording capabilities to your personal computer. It supports both analog and digital television signals, allowing users to watch live TV, pause, rewind, and record their favorite programs directly on their PC. The device is compatible with various Windows operating systems and offers a range of features to enhance the TV viewing experience.

Function Description

The WinTV-HVR-1265 serves as a TV tuner for your computer, enabling it to receive and process television signals. It supports both analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC/QAM) broadcast standards, making it versatile for different regions and signal types. The device allows you to watch live television in a window on your PC screen, or in full-screen mode. Beyond live viewing, it provides DVR-like functionalities, including the ability to pause, rewind, and record TV programs. For digital TV, it captures the signal in its original quality, including high-definition broadcasts, closed captions, parental control information, and SAP audio. For analog cable TV, it utilizes a built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder to record video at a configurable quality level. The device also supports external audio/video inputs, allowing you to connect other sources like cable TV boxes or satellite set-top boxes to your PC. Some models of the WinTV-HVR-1265 also include FM radio reception capabilities, expanding its multimedia functions.

Usage Features

Installation and Setup:

The installation process involves inserting the WinTV-HVR-1265 PCI-E board into an available slot on your motherboard. Once the hardware is installed, you proceed with software installation using the provided CD-ROM. The software guides you through driver installation and initial setup. During the setup wizard, you'll configure your country, select the type of TV signal (analog, digital, or both), and initiate a channel scan. The channel scan automatically detects available TV channels, which can take several minutes. For digital signals, the wizard also scans for QAM digital cable TV channels if you have a cable TV connection. If you need to connect external audio/video sources, the setup wizard allows you to configure composite and S-Video inputs.

Watching Live TV:

After installation, you can launch the WinTV v7 application to watch live TV. The application displays TV in a resizable window or full-screen mode. You can access a channel list to browse and select channels. The channel list can be displayed permanently or accessed via the Options menu. For digital TV, the application supports closed captions, which can be toggled on or off.

DVR-like Functionality (Time-Shifting):

The WinTV-HVR-1265 continuously records the live TV stream to your PC's hard drive while you're watching. This enables time-shifting features:

• Pause: Click the "Pause" button to temporarily stop live TV. The time counter will start counting, indicating how long you've paused.
• Play: Click the "Play" button to resume watching from where you paused.
• Rewind: Use the "Skip back" buttons to rewind the video by specific increments (e.g., 1 minute, 10 seconds) or to the beginning of the recorded buffer.
• Fast Forward: Use the "Skip ahead" buttons to fast forward the video by specific increments (e.g., 1 minute, 30 seconds).
• Delay Counter: A delay counter indicates how far behind live TV you are, allowing you to easily track your position in the time-shifted buffer.

Recording TV Programs:

The device allows you to record TV programs to your PC's hard drive.

• Instant Recording: While watching a program, click the "Record" button to start recording. A file name will briefly appear on the screen. Click "Stop" to end the recording.
• Scheduled Recording (TV Scheduler): The built-in TV Scheduler allows you to program future recordings. You can access the scheduler from the WinTV v7 Options menu. For each event, you specify:
  • Name: A custom name for the recording.
  • Channel: The desired TV channel.
  • Start Time: The exact time the recording should begin.
  • Duration: The length of the recording in minutes.
  • Recurrence: Options include "Record Once," "Record Daily," or "Record Weekly" (with specific days of the week for weekly recordings).
  • Start Date: The date the recording schedule begins. The WinTV application does not need to be running for scheduled recordings to work; it will "wake up" the application at the scheduled time.

Playback of Recorded Files:

Recorded programs are saved in the "MyVideos" directory by default, though this can be changed in the settings. Files are named using a format that includes channel number, channel name, date, and time. To play a recorded file, click the "Playback File" button and select the desired video from the list.

External Inputs:

The WinTV-HVR-1265 supports external audio/video inputs, such as Composite and S-Video. This allows you to connect and view content from other devices like VCRs, DVD players, or game consoles through your PC. The setup wizard guides you through configuring these inputs, including selecting the appropriate video format if necessary.

FM Radio (for compatible models):

If your WinTV-HVR-1265 model supports FM radio, you can scan for FM stations during the initial setup. Once scanned, you can switch to FM radio mode within the WinTV v7 application using the source selector.

Configuration and Settings:

The WinTV v7 application includes a comprehensive "Configuration" menu (accessed via a gear icon) with various tabs:

• General: Allows you to select the video renderer for optimal display.
• Folders: Configure the default directory for recorded TV programs.
• Devices: Manage your WinTV tuner, re-scan for channels, and set up TV sources.
• All Channels: View and manage all scanned channels.
• Favorites: Create a list of your favorite channels for quick access.
• Parental Control: Set parental control levels to restrict access to certain programs.
• Advanced Options: Configure advanced settings, such as converting TV recordings to MPG file type or enabling game mode.

Maintenance Features

Driver and Software Updates:

The manual emphasizes the importance of keeping your drivers and software up to date. Hauppauge provides updates on its website, which can include bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features. Regularly checking for and installing these updates ensures optimal performance and compatibility with new operating systems or broadcast standards. The software includes a feature to check for the latest available updates directly from the Hauppauge website.

Channel Rescanning:

If you experience issues with missing channels, or if new channels become available in your area, you can easily rescan for TV channels through the WinTV v7 Configuration menu. This process re-detects all available analog and digital signals, ensuring your channel list is current.

Troubleshooting:

The manual provides guidance on common issues, such as ensuring the correct country is selected during setup for proper channel scanning. It also implicitly suggests that if you encounter problems, verifying your device settings, such as the video format for external inputs, can resolve many issues. The ability to re-scan channels serves as a primary troubleshooting step for reception problems.

System Requirements:

While not a direct maintenance feature, adhering to the recommended system requirements (processor speed, RAM, graphics card, available PCI-E slot, hard drive space) is crucial for the device's stable operation. Ensuring your PC meets or exceeds these requirements minimizes performance issues and contributes to the longevity of the device's functionality within your system.

Physical Maintenance:

As an internal PCI-E card, the WinTV-HVR-1265 requires minimal physical maintenance. Ensuring the computer's internal environment is clean and free of excessive dust can help maintain proper airflow and prevent overheating, which is beneficial for all internal components, including the TV tuner card.

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1265 Specifications