Step 3: Connect the HD PVR 2 cables
Overview
HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition
Xbox 360 and PlayStation3
The Hauppauge HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition records video in HD from a video game console. The
software which comes with HD PVR 2 only runs on Windows PCs, but there are third party applica-
tions which run on the Mac. Please see our website for more information.
Connection to your TV set or monitor
Connect the HDMI output from the HD PVR 2 to the HDMI input on your TV set.
HD PVR 2 recordings are made onto a computer’s hard drive in a compressed H.264 format. It
records from HDMI or Component Video (also called YPrPb). You can also record S-Video or com-
posite video using and optional A/V cable (you can purchase this on the Hauppauge Webstore). It
will record at 1080p30, 720p or 480p at datarates from 1Mbit/sec up to 13.5Mbits/sec.
ote: your HD PVR 2 needs to be powered on for Passthrough Video Output to operate.
NAlso, ShowBiz needs to have set the Video in source correctly for passthrough to oper-
ate. If you are having passthrough problems, please see the Troubleshooting section.
HD Video Recorder for Windows
Quick Installation Guide
ote: if you are recording from a PS3, you must use the Component Video port on the
NPS3. The PS3 does not allow recording from the HDMI port.
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Audio can be supplied to the HD PVR 2 from stereo audio or via the HDMI port. The recording for-
mat used by HD PVR 2 is H.264 with AAC audio. There are three types of HD PVR 2 record formats:
Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc.
Telephone: 631-434-1600
91 Cabot Court
Fax: 631-434-3198
MP4: this is an H.264 format which can be played on an XBox360. MP4 recordings are used
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Tech Support: 631-434-3197 Hours: M-F 9:00AM to 6:30PM EST
by many video editors such as Sony Vegas.
TS and M2TS: these are native H.264 formats which can be recorded as a Blu-ray disc.
Hauppauge Computer Works, Ltd
Crown House
Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DZ Tech Support:0207-378-0202
Telephone:0207-378-1997
Fax:0207-357-9171
HD PVR 2 comes bundled with ArcSoft’s ShowBiz. ShowBiz is used to record videos, trim your
videos or upload your video recordings to YouTube.
Connect your Xbox 360 to HD PVR 2
Installing the HD PVR 2
If you are using an Xbox 360, plug the HDMI cable (supplied) into the HDMI out of your Xbox 360
and into the HDMI in on the HD PVR 2.
Included with HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition:
Step 1: Boot into Windows on your PC
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HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition recorder: H.264 high definition video recorder, USB
1 HDMI cable to connect HD PVR 2 to your TV monitor
PS3 Component Video gaming cable
HD PVR 2 works with laptops or desktop PCs with Windows 8, 7, Vista and Windows XP.
Step 2: Plug the power supply into HD PVR 2
After your PC has booted to Windows, plug the supplied Power Supply into the Power input on HD
PVR 2. The power supply is 6VDC@ 1.66amps.
Hauppauge A/V cable set for Component video
USB 2.0 cable
USB connection
6v 1.66 amp Power Supply
Plug one end (the square end) of the supplied USB cable into the HD PVR 2’s USB cable connec-
tor. HD PVR 2 is compatible with USB 2.0 (high speed) only. Plug the other end into your PC.
HD PVR 2 Installation CD, with HD PVR 2 drivers for Windows and Arcsort ShowBiz
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image which will be ‘burnt’ into your recording. Once complete, you will be asked to restart.
Please do so.
Step 4: Install the HD PVR 2 Windows driver and applications
or more information, please see the Hauppauge HD PVR 2 support page:
Step 5: Using ArcSoft ShowBiz
ote: the HD PVR 2 needs to be powered up in this step and plugged into your PC while
Nthe Windows drivers are installed.
After restarting your PC, you will see a Showbiz icon on your Windows desktop. Click this icon.
With ShowBiz you can record video from your game console, upload the recording to YouTube, trim
the ends and burn the recording onto a DVD disc. The program is divided into three main functions:
Capture, Edit and Produce.
If a 'Found New Hardware' wizard
appears, please cancel it.
To record your video game play, click on the Capture button.
Insert the HD PVR 2 Installation CD-ROM
in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
ote: if the CD does not autorun,
Nnavigate to the CD and run the
'Setup.exe' file.
Connect your PS3 to HD PVR 2
The Hauppauge Installation CD win-
dow will appear on the screen. Choose a
language.
If you are using a PS3, you will use Component video to record your game play. The PS3
Component Video gaming cable (supplied) has Green/Blue/Red and White/Red connectors
at the end. Plug these colored cables into the corresponding Green/Blue/Red and White/Red RCA
connectors of the Hauppauge A/V cable set for Component video.
Step 1: Check your cables
Click Step 1: Check cable connec-
tions
Plug the PS3 Component Video cable into the AV Multi Out of your PS3. Plug the Hauppauge
A/V cable set for Component video into the A/V in connector on the HD PVR 2.
Step 2: Install the HD PVR 2 driver
Capture
Edit
Produce
ote: the A/V connector should be plugged in with the word PUSH facing DOWN.
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Click Step 2: Install Drivers. A blue screen will open and begin installing
drivers for your HD PVR 2. Once the drivers have installed, click on the Click
to exit bar.
ote: If you are using a PS3, make sure your HDMI cable is not plugged in. If you had pre-
Nviously had an HDMI cable plugged in to your PS3, you will need to reset the PS3 video
output. To do this, push the power button the front of the PS3 until the light goes Red. Then,
PUSH and HOLD the Power button until you hear the second BEEP. The second beep means
the video mode has been reset and you should now have video coming from the PS3.
Step 3: Install the HD PVR 2 applications
Capture setup
Click Step 3: Install HD PVR 2 software
In Source, make sure Hauppauge Siena Video Capture is selected.
Click Next. The HD PVR 2 applications will be installed. The Record appli-
cation allows you to start and stop recordings by using the Record button
on HD PVR 2. The ArcSoft ShowBiz application will be installed and an
icon will be on your Windows desktop. Personal Logo inserter loads an
In the Video Input: select HDMI if you are using an Xbox 360 or Component (YPrPb) if you are
using a PS3.
In the Audio Input: select HDMI when using an Xbox and Line in (RCA) if you are using a PS3.
ote: During recording and preview, there will be a 2 - 3 second delay between your game
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