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Latest applications and driver updates
Note: This driver/application download contains all the drivers and applications necessary to reinstall the WinTV-HVR-1600. See below for individual applications.
Note: the operation of WinTV-HVR-1600 requires two pieces: a WinTV driver and WinTV applications. We recommend you update both the driver and the application at the same time.
Note: For use with Microsoft's Media Center application, the WinTV-HVR-1600 currently runs under Windows XP and Vista. To use the WinTV-HVR-1600 with Media Center, you only need the WinTV-HVR driver.
To install the driver update:
Installation CD Version 4.6A+ with WinTV version 6
Note: This is a single file which includes the driver, the driver update, middleware, video decoder and WinTV v6 applications. This file is larger than the individual pieces, but should be easier to install since it is in one file.
Note: this package is for Windows XP, Windows XP Media Center Edition, and Windows Vista.
To install the update:
- Download the file to your computer:
- Unzip this file to a directory you will remember, such as WINTV
- Run Setup.exe, from the unzipped directory.
- Click Step 1. Install Drivers. This will install the base driver. At the completion of the driver install, you should see a message which says Drivers have been updated sucessfully.
- Click Step 2. Install WinTV. This will install the WinTV applications, 'middleware', decoders, TV services and other necessary files.
Note to Media Center users:
If you want to use WinTV to watch and record analog cable TV with Microsoft's Media Center application under Windows XP or Windows Vista, do the following:
When you run Media Center, go to Tasks / Settings / TV / Set Up TV signal
At 'Set Up your TV signal', click Next
At "Regional settings', make sure your region is correct and click Next
At 'Download TV options', click Next.
At "TV Signal', click 'I will configure my TV signal manually' and click Next
You will then see: Cable / Satellite / Antenna. Chose the source of your TV signal (Cable for use with analog cable TV) and click Next.
Click through the rest of the settings, set up your Guide listings and click Finish. Then return to the main menu.
Go to TV + Movies and then live TV to watch and record TV.
Name: cd_4.6a+.zip
Version: 4.6A+
Size: 30MB
Updated: October 24, 2008
Accessory software for the WinTV-HVR-1600
New! WinTV Digital Signal Strength Indicator
The WinTV Digital Signal Strength indicator displays information about the quality of the digital TV channel you are watching. This application is used with the WinTV v6 application.
Click here for instructions on using this application.
IR Remote control application
IR Remote control version 2.57
Latest version the IR remote control software for the new model Hauppauge remote control. The Hauppauge remote control is an option to the WinTV-HVR-950.
Name: ir32_257_26021.exe
Vesion: 2.57
Updated: Jan. 20, 2008
IR Blaster setup program
New configuration program for the IR Blaster (transmitter).
New: expanded set top box list. Now includes an additional 50 set top boxes, for both cable TV and satellite boxes, including Motorola and Scientific Atlanta cable boxes.
To install, run this program. After installation, you will see IR Blaster Configuration in the "Hauppauge WinTV " group. Run this program.
For the latest instructions on installing the IR Blaster, click here.
Name: irblastwiz_70_26021.exe
Size:814KB
Updated: October 2, 2007
WinTV-Scheduler update
TV Scheduler version 25_26071.exe
This version allows 'background recording' on dual tuner WinTV products.
This version also supports Hauppauges' Wing, for creating iPod and Sony PSP videos from your standard definition MPEG-2 recordings (note: Wing requires the purchase of a license. For more information, go to http://www.hauppauge.com/site/wing/).
Name: sched25_26071.exe
Size: 3.8Mb
Updated: March 11, 2008
Beta test version
None at this time.
3rd Party Applications
SageTV: Intelligent PVR Software :
SageTV is personal video recording software with an integrated EPG for use with your WinTV-HVR-950, WinTV-HVR-1600, WinTV-HVR-1800, WinTV-PVR-150, WinTV-PVR-USB2 and WinTV-PVR-500 (plus the WinTV-PVR-250 and350). With SageTV, you can pause live TV, rewind and fast forward, and conveniently record your shows. SageTV also provides an Integrated Programming Guide with no subscription fees listing all upcoming programs for the next 14 days based on your cable or satellite provider. SageTV is the only PVR application for the PC that introduces Intelligent Recording and Scheduling based on your past viewing habits. SageTV interacts with your WinTV-PVR to provide you with the ultimate 24/7 PVR application for your PC. SageTV also support the use of multiple WinTV-PVR's, recording multiple channels at once!
- Supports the latest Hauppauge TV tuners: Supports the WinTV-HVR-950, WinTV-HVR-1600, WinTV-PVR-150, WinTV-PVR-USB2 and dual tuner WinTV-PVR-500 with remote control and more. It also supports the WinTV-PVR-250 and 350.
- Record more than one show at the same time or watch one while recording another with multi-tuner support
- Record an entire TV series Record one show, every episodes, or only new episodes of your favorite show
- Enjoy the full screen interface Choose shows and setup recordings from the comfort of your couch
- Easily find shows using the integrated Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Record and watch HDTV shows with over-the-air HD support on the WinTV-HVR-950
- Skip commercials with SmartSkip™
- Find shows faster with the new browse by category feature, or search by title or keyword
- No subscription fees
- Schedule recordings away from home via the Internet or a web-ready phone
- Download FREE 21-day trial today
Linux support for the WinTV-HVR-1600
Linux support for the WinTV-HVR-1600 is in the upcoming kernel 2.6.26 release.
Also, there is WinTV-HVR-1600 Linux support for both the analog TV tuner and the digital TV tuner available at LinuxTV.ORG in the "cx18" section.
WinTV-HVR-1600 QuickInstall Guide
WinTV-HVR-1600 QuickInstall Guide- English
IR Blaster QuickInstall- English
WinTV-HVR-1600 Media Center Kit QuickInstall Guide- English
WinTV version 6 users manual for HVR/PVR
Updated: October 15, 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
What Operating Systems are supported by the WinTV-HVR-1600?
Can I use the WinTV-HVR-1600 with Media Center?
Can I use the WinTV-HVR-1600 with Linux?
What type of channels will I receive?
Can I get HD with the WinTV-HVR-1600 through my Cable or Satellite box?
What type of recordings can I make with the WinTV-HVR-1600?
Can I record one show while watching another with the WinTV-HVR-1600?
How do I add an S-Video or composite video source in the WinTV application?
WinTV or Media Center is displaying a green screen instead of video?
Will my remote control work with Windows Media Center?
Error: 'Hcwutl32.dll' is missing when attempting to run WinTV?
Error: 'Hcwpnp32.dll' not found during installation of Hauppauge decoders?
Error: 'Compatible hardware not found' during driver installation?
WinTV crashes on Dell Vostro desktop
After installing WinTV, DVD and video files do not play back correctly using Windows Media Player
My Set Top Box is not listed in the configuration utility to set up the IR Blaster?
My set top box is in the list and the blaster flashes during setup but does not control the box?
Problems installing under Vista
What Operating Systems are supported by the WinTV-HVR-1600?
- Processor requirements (minimum):
- 1.0 GHz Intel P4 or equivalent (for cable TV)
- 2.2 GHz Intel P4 or equivalent (for ATSC digital TV)
- Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Service Pack 2. WinTV-HVR-1600 is Windows Vista Premium certified*.
- Available PCI slot.
- Graphics with 64 MB memory (or greater).
- Sound card.
- DVD or CD writer for burning Video CD's, S-VCD's or DVD's (optional).
System Requirements
- Minimum processor recommended: 2.2 GHz P4 or 1.8 GHz Centrino or equivalent (minimum).
- Graphics display adapter with 64MB of memory (minimum).
- Available PCI slot.
- Sound Card
- CD-ROM drive (for Software installation).
- DVD or CD burner for burning (optional).
Can I use the WinTV-HVR-1600 with Linux?
Yes, you can find the latest Linux drivers here: http://linuxtv.org/hg/v4l-dvb/
Additional information about Linux can be found here: http://linuxtv.org/v4lwiki/index.php/Main_Page
Can I use the WinTV-HVR-1600 with Media Center?
The WinTV-HVR-1600 will work with Vista Media Center. Just usel the driver provided on the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR Installation CD. Since the WinTV-HVR-1600 is dual tuner, you will be able to watch and record analog cable TV channels and ATSC digital TV channels at the same time. Vista Media Center does not currently support clear QAM digital cable TV.
The WinTV WinTV-HVR-1600 can be made to work within the Windows XP Media Center application provided you have the latest updates (roll-up 2) for MCE installed. This update provides support for digital (ATSC) tuning and will allow MCE to recognize the WinTV-HVR-1600 as a tuner in its configuration. Without the latest updates MCE will give the error message “No tuner hardware found”.
Under Vista, there would not be any additional updates required for the WinTV HVR -1600 to operate in Media Center.
What type of channels will I receive with the WinTV-HVR-1600?
NTSC Analog CableTV. You can use your Cable from the wall to connect to the HVR1600 and receive all of your basic Cable TV channels.
ATSC over-the-air digital TV channels. Supports all ATSC formats, up to the high definition 1080i format!
Clear QAM channels are digital cable TV channels available from your local cable TV provider. Clear QAM channels can be resolutions from standard definition up to high definition.
NOTE: A rooftop/outdoor antenna is recommended for optimal results/signal strength for ATSC.
NOTE: To save your WinTV channel list, you may save the file HcwChanDB_5.mdb (which is located in the C:\Program Files\WinTV directory) into a temporary folder, and copy this file back into the WinTV directory after any re-installation to preserve your channel list.
Can I receive high definition digital TV with the WinTV-HVR-1600 through Cable or Satellite?
The answer is 'maybe' for digital cable TV but currently 'no' for satellite TV.
If you are using digital cable TV which broadcast "clear QAM", or if your local cable operator re-broadcasts the local ATSC channels, you can receive these digital TV channels with the new WinTV v6 application.
Note: currently Windows Media Center cannot be used to watch clear QAM digital TV channels.
Note: not all cable TV networks send clear QAM channels
What type of recordings can I make with the WinTV-HVR-1600?
With the WinTV-HVR-1600, you can record from an analog cable TV source (or through the S-Video or composite video inputs) in an MPEG2 format using the built on hardware encoder.
You can also record from either ATSC digital TV or clear QAM (on some models) in MPEG-2, but these recordings are typically high definition MPEG-2 recordings, but may also be standard definition depending on the broadcaster.
Note: Recordings made from high definition ATSC are not compliant for DVD burning. DVD burning can currently only be used from standard definition recordings.
Can I record one show while watching another with the WinTV-HVR-1600?
Yes, as long as one channel is digital and the other is analog, you may record one while viewing the other, or even record both simultaneously. In the WinTV Scheduler, you need to click the "Record in background" button. While recording a digital TV channel, you can be watching an analog TV channel.
Once you set "Record in background", WinTV Scheduler will use this as the default for all future recordings. If you use TitanTV.com as your Electronic Program Guide, once you set "Record in background", recordings scheduled through TitanTV will also be done in background.
How do I add an S-Video or Composite video source in the WinTV application?
In the WinTV application, click on the Menu button, then click Suite Manager. Choose Sources, and click on Composite source (or S-Video source). In the Channel Name box, type in a name for your video source and click the Save button.
This will create a composite video channel (or S-Video channel) in your channel suite manager.
WinTV is displaying garbled video with a shifted image on an ATSC channel on a system with an NVidia graphics card?
Try setting the primary application (start/programs/Hauppauge WinTV/Primary) to "VMR 7" or "Allow Overlay" to correct the problem.
WinTV or Media Center is displaying a green screen instead of video?
This is generally related to the graphics drivers or settings for the graphics card. Try updating the VGA drivers to correct the problem.
For WinTV, you can also try the different modes available in the Primary program (Start/Programs/Hauppauge WinTV/Primary).
Note: If you are running Vista 64 bit and have 4GB of memory or higher installed in the system, you will need to download and install the latest drivers here.
Will my remote control work with Windows Media Center?
No, the Hauppauge remote control that is included with the HVR -1600 only supports the WinTV application. For Media Center, you will need to use the Microsoft ehome infrared receiver. This optional remote is available through the Hauppauge webstore.
Error: 'WinTV Initialization error! Missing HcwTVWnd.dll missing... A required component (hcwTVWnd.dll) is missing' when attempting to run WinTV?
This error message indicates that the WinTV middleware/channel manager is missing. Reinstall the HcwChanDB.exe (located in the PVR folder) from your WinTV CD ROM.
Error: 'Hcwutl32.dll' is missing when attempting to run WinTV?
This error is indicating that the WinTV drivers have not been succesfully installed. Reinstall the WinTV drivers to correct this problem.
Error: 'Hcwpnp32.dll' is not found error during installation of Hauppauge decoders?
This error may occur during the Hauppauge decoder installation if the WinTV's middleware has not been properly installed. Reinstall the WinTV's middleware (HcwchanDB.exe, which is located in the PVR folder on your WinTV CD ROM) and then you will be able to properly install the decoders.
Error: 'Compatible Hardware not found" during driver installation?
This error may occur if you are attempting to install the incorrect drivers for the product in question, or attempting to install a non-Hauppauge product with the Hauppauge drivers.
If you are installing the correct drivers for your Hauppauge product, try reseating the WinTV board into a different PCI slot. If the problem persists, please contact Hauppauge Technical Support.
When I scan for channels, the scan ends very quickly and indicates 0 channels found for analog, and 0 services found for digital?
Be sure that you have installed the latest software available by following the procedure in the WinTV-HVR-1600 software updates section.
Be sure that the Hauppauge decoders are properly installed.
Be sure the audio card drivers are installed and funtioning.
To check for the decoder installation, look in the C:\Windows\System32\Hauppauge folder and there should be a folder name SMD07 in it. If htere is not, you will need to reinstall the decoders.
To reinstall the decoders, install the HCWSMD07.EXE from your WinTV CD ROM.
If you have Sigmatel audio hardware in your system, be sure to have the very latest available audio drivers installed for it, as this issue may also result due to older audio drivers. The latest Sigmatel audio drivers available for most Dell Dimension systems may be found here. To search the main Dell downloads page for drivers for your particular model, please look here.
WinTV crashes on a Dell Vostro desktop
If you experience a crash on the WinTV application when running on a Dell Vostro computer, check to make sure the speakers are plugged in. If speakers are not plugged in, the Dell Vostro disables the internal sound card. The WinTV application requires a sound card to be enabled to operate correctly.
After installing WinTV, DVD and video files do not play back correctly using Windows Media Player
The video is garbled and audio is sped up. OR Media Player results in the error “Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with digital copy protection between your DVD drive, decoder, and video card. Try installing an updated driver for your video card”, OR “Error PL4009: A CSS Encryption error occurred while trying to play the DVD.”/p>
Download the following zip file: ftp://www.hauppauge.com/Support/MISC/WMPdecoderfix.zip
extract the 4 files inside of the zip file, and double click on each one to apply these changes to the registry, and reboot the computer to address the problem.
My Set Top Box is not listed in the configuration utility to set up the IR Blaster?
If your set top box is not listed try the “Test All” button. This button will go through all of the codes in our database. After clicking “Test All”, watch your set top box. If it goes on or off, immediately click stop test. You have found the correct code for your set top box. If your set top box does not turn on or off even after going through all the codes, then either the IR transmitter is not position correctly or your box is not supported.
My set top box is in the list and the blaster flashes during setup but does not control the box?
Check the positioning of the IR blaster on the Set Top Box. It must be directly over the sensor, if it is off just a little this can cause it not to function. The IR blaster only works over a 2 inch distance so you need to make sure it is placed over the remote sensor in your set top box. Some set top boxes have the position of the remote sensor indicated on the plastic front of the box. With others, you might need to look carefully at the front of the box for what looks like a round or square area underneath the plastic front panel. There is doubled sided tape on the back of the IR Transmitter to hold it in place.
Problems installing under Vista
If you are experiencing problems after installing the hardware and software for the HVR 1600 under Vista such as no channels found after scanning or no live video or audio, it could be due to a failed or incomplete software install. The following is a suggestion for reinstall:
Disable “User Access Control”
Go to Control panel and click on “User Accounts”. Choose your user account and open. At the bottom you will see
“Turn user account control on or off” click on this and uncheck the box that states “use user account control” then
Reboot your computer and rerun setup from the HVR installation CD. To run setup, browse the installation CD and right click on Setup and choose “run as administrator”. After reinstall you can turn user account control
back on if desired.