Hauppauge HD-PVR support

[Zogg]

tscales, I also have FiOS with two HDPVR/STB combos, one a Mot 6200 and the other 7100 with firewire control. I use the 1.0.5.3 drivers.

I did all the tricks with the HDPVR, and the biggest one seemed to be locking the resolution. But even with that I'd occasionally get an error.

I finally put mine on an X10 controlled outlet and every night a batch file runs that cycles the power. I still have the occasional lockup but sometimes it will run for almost 2 weeks w/o one.

[bishop0369]

I don’t post much but I read this forum a lot, (I have more problems than fixes). I’ve read this thread from start to finish; it seems like everyone is trying to fix this problem except Hauppauge! I was getting the BSD on my other setup, (ASUS P5Q 2009 install) but it was recording on both HD-PVR’s with a daily reboot. So I got a solid state drive for the OS and did a clean install on a backup box. I was hoping that the SSD for the OS would help the HD-PVR’s work but it didn’t. I have a D2 and F1 and the D2 was recording fine and the F1 was failing when the recordings ended. I would get a “bad driver or hardware error” if I could back out of it. Or if I wasn’t watching it I would get the same error pop up through the GUI. I could watch the recording on the F1 so it was recording but when it ended it would freeze everything and I would have to do a hard boot to get the system back up and whatever it was recording would be gone. I could watch live TV off of the F1 without error. I’m not sure what the wall warts are and never thought that they may have different amp draws. Without pulling everything out and looking I just swapped the plugs on the back of the HD-PVR’s and got 4 good B-to-B recordings last night. Basically that’s the only thing that could be different. I used this motherboard combo before with XP-Pro before W7. I’m not jumping up and shouting success but it’s a start…

What would the phobia be for “the fear of not having accumulated enough TV recordings”? I think I have it…

[Terminal]

episodeiphobia?

[lschroeder]

I have an original C modified to run a fan from its power supply. Does anyone think a new walwart might work? I have my moto box locked to 1080i. Where can I get one of the new walwarts that might work? We were all suppose to exchange this model but I never did.

[Zogg]

Originally Posted by lschroeder

I have an original C modified to run a fan from its power supply. Does anyone think a new walwart might work? I have my moto box locked to 1080i. Where can I get one of the new walwarts that might work? We were all suppose to exchange this model but I never did.

You can search for AC power adapters at pretty much any online electronics shop. Here's one from Mouser Electronics, who are an excellent parts house. [oops, it's on back order for a long time, but they have other ones as well]

You might also find one at Radio Shack. I have bought them there before. Don't see one that will work on their web site though.

Or just order directly from Hauppauge.

[TunerQs]

I took the plunge and bought a new PC for the express purpose of getting my HD PVR to work. I loaded BTV and configured my tuners with no real issues. I then decided to use my older system in another room. I uninstalled BTV and installed a trial version of BTVLink. It launched and informed me I was running 4.9.2 on my server and that I needed to upgrade to 4.9.3. I upgraded my new machine to 4.9.3 and all the problems I experienced with my previous server reappeared. The HD PVR would not work. So, by accident, I discovered most if not all my problems were due to my running 4.9.3 and not the slightly older 4.9.2. Using 4.9.2 was suggested to me but I did try it. So now, after spending $800 for a new PC, I have validated, by accident, the root problem is version 4.9.3. My next challenge is to get BTVLink 4.9.2 working. After finding the older version and installing it as a trial I get a message, "This license cannot be used to access this server remotely." Now I have to decide if I want to take another chance by buying the BTVLink license and potentially having another white elephant. I have a Hauppauge 2650 gathering dust after 50+ hours of fiddling failed to make it work. I made the mistake of buying a Colossus for BTV - will not work I discovered after it arrived. After the nice people at NewEgg took it back with shipping charges both ways and a restocking fee I was out another $40.

Bottom line: Use BTV 4.9.2 to reduce the problems associated with an HDPVR. The Arcsoft codecs may cause problems with playback, they did for me. Once I revered to the SS codecs the "missing/corrupt" message went away.

[lschroeder]

Originally Posted by Zogg

You can search for AC power adapters at pretty much any online electronics shop. Here's one from Mouser Electronics, who are an excellent parts house. [oops, it's on back order for a long time, but they have other ones as well]

You might also find one at Radio Shack. I have bought them there before. Don't see one that will work on their web site though.

Or just order directly from Hauppauge.

Thanks for the info. My current power supply still works, what I meant to ask does anyone think that with my model C that a different power supply with more consistent amps or different amps will make a difference in the reliability of my model C for recordings. Now to make the HD PVR work, I need to turn off and on before a recording.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by TunerQs

I took the plunge and bought a new PC for the express purpose of getting my HD PVR to work. I loaded BTV and configured my tuners with no real issues. I then decided to use my older system in another room. I uninstalled BTV and installed a trial version of BTVLink. It launched and informed me I was running 4.9.2 on my server and that I needed to upgrade to 4.9.3. I upgraded my new machine to 4.9.3 and all the problems I experienced with my previous server reappeared. The HD PVR would not work. So, by accident, I discovered most if not all my problems were due to my running 4.9.3 and not the slightly older 4.9.2. Using 4.9.2 was suggested to me but I did try it. So now, after spending $800 for a new PC, I have validated, by accident, the root problem is version 4.9.3. My next challenge is to get BTVLink 4.9.2 working. After finding the older version and installing it as a trial I get a message, "This license cannot be used to access this server remotely." Now I have to decide if I want to take another chance by buying the BTVLink license and potentially having another white elephant. I have a Hauppauge 2650 gathering dust after 50+ hours of fiddling failed to make it work. I made the mistake of buying a Colossus for BTV - will not work I discovered after it arrived. After the nice people at NewEgg took it back with shipping charges both ways and a restocking fee I was out another $40.

Bottom line: Use BTV 4.9.2 to reduce the problems associated with an HDPVR. The Arcsoft codecs may cause problems with playback, they did for me. Once I revered to the SS codecs the "missing/corrupt" message went away.

Sorry to hear of all your troubles, but I think you have accidentally stumbled upon an answer that I have been looking for, so thanks for posting this.

I'm not sure I completely followed your Link issues, but here is what I know:

-The version of Link you are running must always match the version of BTV on the server.
-Any license you have for Link after version 4.5 (I think) will work with subsequent versions. This may/should include trial licenses.
-Here's a thread with download links for older versions of BTV and Link: http://forums.snapstream.com/vb/showthread.php?t=42790
-At this time, I don't know whether you need to install and register ArcSoft's H.264 codec on a Link box, or if it will just play using the codec from the server, but I'm going to find out soon.
-Assuming you can get it working, Link is well worth the small license fee; I've been using it for years with absolutely no issues. Configuration is very simple compared to the server.
-As long as you don't need to run more than one Link client simultaneously, you can use the same license to install Link on multiple machines.

[Zogg]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

Sorry to hear of all your troubles, but I think you have accidentally stumbled upon an answer that I have been looking for, so thanks for posting this.

I'm not sure I completely followed your Link issues, but here is what I know:

-The version of Link you are running must always match the version of BTV on the server.
-Any license you have for Link after version 4.5 (I think) will work with subsequent versions. This may/should include trial licenses.
-Here's a thread with download links for older versions of BTV and Link: http://forums.snapstream.com/vb/showthread.php?t=42790
-At this time, I don't whether you need to install and register ArcSoft's H.264 codec on a Link box, or if it will just play using the codec from the server, but I'm going to find out soon.
-Assuming you can get it working, Link is well worth the small license fee; I've been using it for years with absolutely no issues. Configuration is very simple compared to the server.
-As long as you don't need to run more than one Link client simultaneously, you can use the same license to install Link on multiple machines.

Yes, you need to install the ArcSoft codec on the Link box to use it. Works just like BTV.

[bishop0369]

I just ordered two of these, (ebay link) that were recommended earlier in this thread; they’re a little stronger, 5A. I should have them in hand by Thursday 21 June; I hope it fixes my problems. I’m using BTV 4.92 so it’s not a 93 issue… I may have a bad HD-PVR because even after swapping the PSs the F1 is still unable to do anything but live TV…

Yes; episodeiphobia, I got it bad!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200717727146

[lschroeder]

Originally Posted by bishop0369

I just ordered two of these, (ebay link) that were recommended earlier in this thread; they’re a little stronger, 5A. I should have them in hand by Thursday 21 June; I hope it fixes my problems. I’m using BTV 4.92 so it’s not a 93 issue… I may have a bad HD-PVR because even after swapping the PSs the F1 is still unable to do anything but live TV…

Yes; episodeiphobia, I got it bad!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200717727146

Just went back and looked at previous power supply posts in this thread. Also google about HD PVR power supplies. Looked at my power supply and it was a Netbit 5v 3a for my C1. Netbit 5v 2a were the ones with bad capacitors. Do any of you know about capacitors or any issues with Netbit 5v 3a models?

In my google search people recommended using a 5v 2.5a Dlink power supply. I had a 5v 2a Dlink power supply. I have inserted it and viewed live tv. I now have it set to record a show.

Not sure if the C1 needed 3a since Hauppauge site now has all 2a replacement ones. I also stole power from it to run a fan. My 2a Dlink could have problems. Will let you know the results.

Edit: Record show with no problems. Trying a second show without recycling power. Will report back.

Edit1: Second recording completed with no problems. Right now I am changing the channel manually before the recording. Will have to try to make hauppauge ir blaster work. I have a hauppauge qam card as well. May have to try to plug the blaster into the hauppauge qam card, as it will not work plugged into HD PVR. It is windows 64 so I can not use firewire. Any suggestions for channel changing?

[bishop0369]

Originally Posted by lschroeder

Just went back and looked at previous power supply posts in this thread. Also google about HD PVR power supplies. Looked at my power supply and it was a Netbit 5v 3a for my C1. Netbit 5v 2a were the ones with bad capacitors. Do any of you know about capacitors or any issues with Netbit 5v 3a models?

In my google search people recommended using a 5v 2.5a Dlink power supply. I had a 5v 2a Dlink power supply. I have inserted it and viewed live tv. I now have it set to record a show.

Not sure if the C1 needed 3a since Hauppauge site now has all 2a replacement ones. I also stole power from it to run a fan. My 2a Dlink could have problems. Will let you know the results.

Edit: Record show with no problems. Trying a second show without recycling power. Will report back.

From what I was reading the older ones, (Cs) pull 3+amp when starting and I think stopping a recording. Thats why I went with the recomended 5A model...

[Zogg]

Originally Posted by bishop0369

From what I was reading the older ones, (Cs) pull 3+amp when starting and I think stopping a recording. Thats why I went with the recomended 5A model...

I probably knew this but thanks for reminding us all. One of my units crapped out a week ago and I need to check it out and power supply, but I've been too busy getting the HDHR Prime up and working to mess with it.

[lschroeder]

Originally Posted by bishop0369

From what I was reading the older ones, (Cs) pull 3+amp when starting and I think stopping a recording. Thats why I went with the recomended 5A model...

Found another power supply. This one was 5V 4A. Exchanged it for the 5V 2A I was using. The 5V 2A was pretty warm. Probably good that I exchanged it.

Tried to make the Hauppauge IR blaster work in the HD PVR. I also have a Hauppauge QAM 1800 with no IR port and a Hauppauge 950 usb. BlastCfg shows Learning mode but nothing else. No North America. Any suggestions to get North America to show? I have wiggled the blaster to make sure that it is inserted correctly. Have the HD PVR sensor black taped with several layers.

I read elsewhere in this thread that I should pull the usb on the HD PVR, uninstall and then reinstall the HD PVR so that I know the HD PVR has controll of the IR Blaster. What do you guys think? How about the HD PVR new drivers if I reinstall? Found a link at Sage to all the old HD PVR drivers. Which one should I use if staying with old?

http://www.shspvr.com/ftp/download/wintv-hdpvr/

Should I just get a USB-UIRT w/additional 56KHz IR Sensor?

[bishop0369]

What would the phobia be for “fear of not having accumulated enough TV recordings”?

Originally Posted by Terminal

episodeiphobia?

Desiderantisinterludiiphobia is Latin for "greatly desired or missed, dramatic interlude". I have a hard time pronouncing it so it must be it! All of the phobias are in Latin...

My best answer for Ischroeder is; the USB-UIRT works for me to control my HD-PVRs; I never got any joy out of the blasters that come with the cards or the HD-PVRs; I just couldn't get them to work. I'm sure they could work but I took the easy road. I'm sure someone has the answer for how to get them to work...

I updated my drivers for my HD-PVR to the 1.7.1.30059; still limping along with one HD-PVR until I get my 5A bricks but I have been having sucess with it recording without locking up.