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Software for WinTV-GO, WinTV radio and other WinTV PCI based TV tuner boards, plus the ImpactVCB boards (878 based)

Application and drivers for WindowsXP/Me/98/2000/NT/95

Note: if you have an 881 based WinTV PCI board, please go to our pages for 881 based WinTV's


Latest Windows Drivers for 878-based WinTV boards

Note: the operation of WinTV under Windows requires two pieces: a WinTV driver and a WinTV application (the WinTV application is available below in "Latest WinTV Application" section). You cannot run the application without loading the driver.

WinTV WDM driver for 878 based boards
 WDM driver version 3.49
for Windows XP, 98SE, 2000 and Windows Me

WDM driver for use under WindowsXP, Windows98SE, WindowsMe and Windows2000.
Note: Use the latest WinTV2000 application with this driver
Note: This driver will work with all WinTV PCI boards, except for the WinTV-D, WinTV-HD and WinTV-PVR.

To install, download to a temporary directory and run WDM3.49. Halfway through the installation you will be asked to reboot. Do so to complete the installation.

Name: WHQL_349_24025.exe
Version: 3.49
Size: 1.3Mbytes
Updated: January 2,5 2006

Latest WinTV Applications

Note: the operation of WinTV under Windows requires two pieces: a WinTV driver (the WinTV driver is available above in "Driver" section) and a WinTV application. You cannot run the application without loading the driver.
WinTV2000 application
WinTV2000 application version 4.12

To install, copy this file to a temporary directory on your local disk. Then run wintv2k_412_24054.exe, which will install the new WinTV2000 application.

For support of the new Hauppauge remote control and the Hauppauge IR RemoteBlaster, use the latest IR Remote Control and IRBlaster Setup program. (found in the Accessories section of this page).

Name: wintv2k412_24054.exe
Size: 2.5 Mb
Updated: Jan. 11, 2006

WinTV Radio application
 WinTV Radio32 application version 1.53

Note: this application runs on WinTV boards equipped with FM radio.

To install, download to a temporary directory and run RADIO32.EXE
New features include 30 presets and local/distance reception. Also, name radio stations by creating a preset and then clicking on the freq display and typing in the string you want.
Click here to see instructions on using the new WinTV Radio32 application.

Name: radio32_153_22033.exe
Version: 1.53
Size: 324K
Updated: Feb. 4, 2004

WinTV IR Remote control application
IR Remote control version 2.45
Latest version the IR remote control software for the new model Hauppauge remote control.
Name: ir32_245_22350.exe
Vesion: 2.45
Updated: Dec. 20, 2004
IR Blaster setup program
IR Blaster setup version 1.3

New configuration program for the IR Blaster (transmitter) on the WinTV-GO-Plus board.

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.

For a list of North America Cable TV set top boxes supported, click here.
For a list of North America Satellite TV set top boxes supported, click here.
For a list of Europe Cable TV set top boxes supported, click here.
For a list of Europe Cable TV set top boxes supported, click here.

Name: irblastWiz_13_23033.exe
Vesion: 1.3
Updated: February 2, 2005

Beta version 2.2 with a new list of set top boxes:

For a list of new set top boxes supported, click here.

Name: irblast_22_23299.exe
Vesion: 2.2
Updated: November 1, 2005

Utilities

Common utilities for helping with your WinTV installation

HCWCLEAR: Clear all WinTV files and registry entries from your PC
This program removes all WinTV programs, driver files and registry entries. This is a handy program to use before reinstalling WinTV, or before installing a new model of WinTV.
To run this program, download into your C:\ directory . To run this file click on Start - Run. Then type in C:\HCWCLEAR Choose the option for total removal and click on OK.
Technical FAQ
This is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the WinTV and how to solve common problems.
Get information on your WinTV
This program checks you WinTV board, and displays its model number, serial number, hardware configuration and software version installed. To run this program, download into your C:\ directory and run it .
Capture test program
This program is a simple AVI capture program, which verifies that your WinTV can capture full motion video. To run this program, download into your C:\ directory and run it.

Accessories

WinTV-Scheduler

TV Scheduler version 2.1_23054

This version:
- fixes the double .MPG file extension on TitanTV recordings
- supports the iEPG electronic program guide in Japan.
- alows the recording of more than 5 TV programs (a limitation of the previous scheduler)

Name: sched21_23054.exe
Size: 3.4Mb
Updated: Feb. 23, 2005


Winamp TV
WinampTV is a plugin for Winamp that lets you control your WinTV card from within the multimedia player. TV and FM radio channels are saved a small files which can be enqueued in a playlist, added to the music library or just played one by one.
Audio Recorder for WinTV
Use the WinTV to create Wave or MP3 files from the TV shows you are watching or from FM radio you are listening to (on WinTV models equiped with FM radio).
This is a free demo version. The unlimited use version is sold on our WebStore for $9.95
Note: the WinTV Audio Recorder requires a WinTV board or a WinTV-USB to be installed in your PC to operate.
Click here to see the product page.

Date: July 7, 2001
Version: 2.3.3
Size: 2864K

WinTV OCX developers kit version 2.0
Develop your own application which uses the WinTV to display or capture video images with our OCX toolkit!
Note: this file includes functions such as video region selection, source, etc. It contains an ActiveX TV control, plus VB, C++, and Web page examples, and requires VB6 Runtime be installed on your machine.
Name: wintvocx20_19337.exe
Updated: Aug. 16, 2001
Size: 1630K
Time lapse Capture version 1.4
Capture still images on a periodic basis from the WinTV, with SnapShot running.
Our thanks to Matt Donegan for this little gem!

Date: Nov. 10, 1999
Version: 1.4
Size: 72K

VtPlus Teletext software
VTPlus version 2.64 German language
VTPlus version 2.64 French language
VTPlus version 2.64 English language
VTPlus for use with all European WinTV products.
To install, download and run this program. After installation, VTPlus can be found in /ProgramFiles/VTPlus
Version: 2.64
Size: 759K

Beta test versions

WDM driver beta

None at this time

WinTV application beta

None at this time

IR remote control update
None at this time.
Standard Mode driver

WinTV driver version 4.3

Note: This driver fixes problems with loss of color on S-Video source.
Note: This driver has improved compatibility with certain motherboards, including ALi. If you are using ALi motherboards, we recommend getting the latest ALi AGP Driver (version 1.82): It was developed to improve system stability with TV cards.
Also with ALi motherboards, set 'PCI Latency' in the BIOS to 10: some systems may have problems at any greater setting (i.e. 16,32, etc.).
If you get bad horizontal lines (with movement) when used with the Soundblaster Live Player 5.1., enable 'Delay Transaction' in the BIOS or using another soundcard will eliminate the line problem.

Installation instructions:

  1. Download this file (WTVDRV43_19301.EXE) and save it to a directory you will remember (for example: C:\)
  2. Run WTVDRV43_19301.EXE. This will unpack the driver and start the driver installation.
  3. Halfway through the installation you will be asked to Reboot. Do so to continue the driver installation.
  4. After the driver has been installed, you need to install the latest WinTV2000 application with the new video formats.
    Download the WinTV application wintv2k40_21126.exe and save it to a directory you will remember (for example: C:\)
    Run wintv2k40_21126.exe. This will install the updated WinTV2000 application. There is no need to reboot after this.

Name: WTVDRV43_19301.EXE
Size: 2029K
Updated: November 2, 2001

3rd Party Software

DScaler website
Hauppauge uses parts of the Descaler technology in our latest WDM drivers to provide a better TV picture from our WinTV PCI boards. We are grateful to the DScaler team for providing us with their de-interlacing routines.
You can get a fully functioning open-source DScaler application which aims to supply the best possible picture from your Hauppauge WinTV PCI board. At this time DScaler does not fully support the onboard tuners of our cards but works extremely well if you are using external sources such as laserdisc or DSS.

Note: This application is not recommended for PC novices. See the DScaler website (http://www.dscaler.org/) for more details and to download DScaler.

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Linux drivers, applications and LinuxTV
The Linux driver for the WinTV card is now part of the Linux kernel (version 2.2 and newer).
The LinuxTV web site is at www.linuxtv.org/
To see some notes from a Linux user on his WinTV installation, click here.
New Linux developments on the bttv driver for the WinTV can be found here
Click here for the Hauppauge Linux help page for SuSE and Red Hat Linux
To use teletext under Linux, use Martin Buck's VideoText for Linux
FreeBSD / NetBSD / OpenBSD / BSDi Driver and Applications
The driver for the WinTV card is part of the FreeBSD kernel. It has also been ported to OpenBSD, NetBSD and BSDi operating systems.
The latest driver and install instructions can be found at:
http://telepresence.dmem.strath.ac.uk/bt848
and is maintained by Roger Hardiman.
The FreeBSD Ports Collection also includes the following programs for the WinTV which can also be installed as binary packages with the sysinstall program.
FXTV A TV Tuner and video capture program
xmradio A Radio tuner for cards with FM Radio
VideoteXt Martin Buck's VideoteXt Teletext program
AleVT Edgar Toernig's Teletext program
BeOS support for the WinTV
BeOS now ships with production-quality Hauppauge WinTV drivers.

Technical notes and tips on using WinTV

Command line options for launching WinTV
Click here to see documentation on command line options for WinTV2000 and the WinTV-PVR. With command line options, you can run WinTV tuned to your favorite channel, you can automatically start a record, or launch in the "no-toolbar" mode.
Product Support page
Click here for our Product Support page which contains all of our FAQ's and general information.
Other technical notes

Want to know how to connect the WinTV-Theater in a 5 speaker Surround Sound system?

VIA 4-in-1 driver update will often fix compatibility problems with the WinTV.
This driver is suitable for all VIA chipsets using Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT
This driver will install the VIA: - IDE Busmaster (2.1.41 or higher) - VIA AGP 3.55 - IRQ Routing Driver (1.3a or higher) - VIA Registry (ACPI). Also included is the VIA DMA Tool which facilitates the adjustment of DMA settings. The 4-in-1 Driver will automatically detect which versions of drivers you are currently using as well as determine the necessity to upgrade.

WindowsNT 4.0 (VFW) support for WinTV

Latest Standard Mode (VFW) Applications and Drivers

Note: the operation of WinTV under WindowsNT requires two pieces: a WinTV driver and a WinTV application. You cannot run the application without loading the driver.

Go to WindowsNT Software Updates page

Latest Standard Mode (VFW) Drivers
for Windows95 and Windows98

Note: The WinTV-Theater and the WinTV-D board require this VFW driver and application.

Note: Some Windows applications require a VFW driver (Video for Windows). If so, you can use this driver and WinTV application under Windows98 and WindowsMe.

Latest Standard Mode (VFW) Driver

Note: the operation of WinTV under Windows requires two pieces: a WinTV driver and a WinTV application (the WinTV application is available below in "Latest WinTV Application" section). You cannot run the application without loading the driver.
 WinTV driver version 4.2
Note: this driver unzips, removes an existing WinTV driver and installs the latest driver on one easy step.
Note: this driver is compatible with DirectX 8 or later in high color (16-bit) color modes or greater.
Note: this driver runs with the latest WinTV2000 application (see above).

Installation instructions:

  1. Download this file (WTVDRV42.EXE) and save it to a directory you will remember (for example: C:\)
  2. Run WTVDRV42.EXE. This will unpack the driver and start the driver installation.
  3. Halfway through the installation you will be asked to Reboot. Do so to continue the driver installation.
  4. Download and install the WinTV application (see below).

Note: If you are having problems with this version of the driver under Windows98SE or WindowsMe, we have a beta driver which has better compatibility with some motherboards. Click here for this driver.

Name: WTVDRV42.EXE
Size: 2027K
Updated: July 25, 2001

Latest WinTV Application for the Standard Mode driver
 WinTV2000 application version 4.0.21126

To install, copy this file to a temporary directory on your local disk. Then run wintv2k40_21126.exe, which is the installation program for the WinTV application.
New features: This version now includes integrated video clip and hi-resolution still image capture.
New features: This version now includes the WinTV32 and WinTV2000 applications.
Note: This application will run under WindowsXP, Windows98, Windows2000 and WindowsNT 4.0 with the appropriate driver.
Note: This version requires WinTV driver version 4.2 or later (see above).

Installation instructions:

  1. Download this file (wintv2k40_21126.exe) and save it to a directory you will remember (for example: C:\)
  2. Run wintv2k40_21126.exe. This will unpack the driver and start the driver installation.

Name: wintv2k40_21126.exe
Version: 4.00
Size: 2468K
Updated: June 9, 2003

Manuals and QuickInstall Guides

WinTV QuickInstall Guide for 878 based WinTV boards
WinTV Quick Install Guide for 878 based boards

Updated: March 5, 2005

IR RemoteBlaster QuickInstall Guide
IR RemoteBlaster QI version 2

Updated: Dec. 17, 2004

WinTV Manual
WinTV manual for 878 based boards

Updated: Sept. 29, 2005

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