Hauppauge HD-PVR support

[myktek]

http://snapstream.helpserve.com/inde...articleid=1518

I will leave this thread open for discussion about the Hauppauge HD-PVR. Please keep on topic.

[ZetaVu]

Well, looks like the gold is coming out.

Ok, other threads have covered this, but here's my summary. I had a c1 version that eventually became unstable so I RMA'd it. I got an E1 as a replacement. This needs the 1.05.2 driver to work, if you use an older driver with btv you need to reboot the tuner for each recording job or livetv. I wonder if the interaction with SS contributed to this driver?

I use spdif audio (5.1), meaning I had to enable the dolby out on my Directv HD receiver. Also disconnect the rca audio cables for this.

I currently use the default video settings but have tested other versions. I also run the Arcsoft decoder (install TME to get), which gives me hardware acceleration on my 8500. I've heard people with ATI cards having difficulty getting hardware acceleration. I use 10-15% cpu for H264 playback with the arcsoft, with the snapstream decoder it is 60-70% cpu. VERY IMPORTANT: I had to upgrade my video driver to the latest version (178 I thin) otherwise my system would get unstable (reboot) and I had jumpy playback.

SHowsqueeze does not work, Smartchapter sort of works but not as well as other formats. I also found this freeware to edit H264 files http://www.digital-digest.com/softwa...6&ssid=0&did=1 Note, you need to rename the .tp file as a .ts to edit, then rename it to .tp again for btv playback when done.

[gacevich]

Originally Posted by ZetaVu

SHowsqueeze does not work, Smartchapter sort of works but not as well as other formats.

i thought it was just me...poor reinstall? i echo zetavu's comment.

[ZetaVu]

Actually it looks like Smartchapter is disabled for H264 recordings, is there a place to turn it on?

[RiderFan]

I was able to get Dolby 5.1 to work with my HD-PVR, but it sounds all garbly, like they are under water. Has anyone else seen this, or know of a fix?

[cat6man]

Originally Posted by RiderFan

I was able to get Dolby 5.1 to work with my HD-PVR, but it sounds all garbly, like they are under water. Has anyone else seen this, or know of a fix?

i have no problem with a C1 unit and spdif from comcast stb.
i have read that there are problems with 5.1 audio on fios stb......are
you a fios customer? what version h/w are using?

edit: yes, they are both motorola stb...............apparently the fios qip
box has some unknown (to me at least) issue when hooked to some (which ones?)
versions of hdpvr.............i got an email from hauppauge support that said
that only 'some' hdpvr have this problem with qip boxes........kinda vague huh?

[RiderFan]

I am using a Bell Expressvu 6100 stb. I have an email into Hauppauge support. We'll see.
I also have the original unit (C1?)

[lschroeder]

Originally Posted by cat6man

i have no problem with a C1 unit and spdif from comcast stb.

I am also running the C1 and comcast stb using Hauppauge version driver 1.0.5.1 as reported from the device manager. There have been so many confusing listing of versions and actual driver numbers at Hauppague site that looking at your computer's device manager is the only way to actually tell what Hauppauge driver you have. Could you tell me using device manager what version of Hauppauge drivers you are using? I might want to switch to your versions since I have to occassionly repower the HD PVR to watch Live TV or record a show with it. Otherwise it is working well.

By the way I have my stb set to record 1080i for both HD and SD channels. I assume you are you also now using the production version of BTV 4.9?

From what I read I think different version of HD PVR work better with different drivers. As you mentions the stb source seems to also make a difference. It would probably be useful for others to report the version of HD PVR, device manager actual number, source (stb) for their recordings, recording format such as 1080i, 720p, 480i/p, or variable according to the SD or HD channel they are tuned to, and how it is working.

[ZetaVu]

I had no issues with my C1 unit (5.1 audio) and the 1.1 driver, and my E1 unit records audio fine with 1.05.2 driver. I am using Directv HD H20.

[Zogg]

I also had no issues with my C1 and the 1.1 driver, and the 1.0.5.3 driver from the Hauppauge website seems to be working fine as well. I also use it with a DTV H20 receiver. But, I am only recording stereo audio (red/white), not 5.1.

Z

[RiderFan]

Eveything works fine untill I try to enable SPDIF Dolby 5.1. Then everyone sounds like they are underwater.

[myktek]

Originally Posted by ZetaVu

Actually it looks like Smartchapter is disabled for H264 recordings, is there a place to turn it on?

Auto SmartSkip and ShowSqueeze was turned off for HD-PVR recordings, the kb I mention above has the settings in the settings.xml to turn it back on

http://snapstream.helpserve.com/inde...articleid=1518

here is the link again if your lazy to scroll up

[Clipse]

Hey new to the 1212 made my 1st recording with Beyond TV went to convert it to MP4 with the supplied to converter and it won`t show up on the xbox360 and the audio when played on the pc the audio/video is not in sync....any suggestions?

[mikemcd]

RiderFan: My 5.1 audio is also under water after installing the 1.053 HDPVR driver and BTV 4.9. Did Haupppauge respond or did you ever solve this?

I have FIOS and a Motorola QIP6416-2 STB. The Hauppauge H.264 decoder was jumpy and used 30% of a quad processor, but the Cyberlink H.264 decoder works fine at 3% utilization.

[RiderFan]

Originally Posted by mikemcd

RiderFan: My 5.1 audio is also under water after installing the 1.053 HDPVR driver and BTV 4.9. Did Haupppauge respond or did you ever solve this?

I have FIOS and a Motorola QIP6416-2 STB. The Hauppauge H.264 decoder was jumpy and used 30% of a quad processor, but the Cyberlink H.264 decoder works fine at 3% utilization.

I called Hauppauge and they gave me an RMA. I am still on the fence as to whetheror not i will send it back.