Hauppauge HD PVR 2 1512

HD PVR 2 (Model# 1512)

Your Personal High Definition Video Recorder

The HD PVR 2 is engineered to record video at up to 1080p from a DVR or satellite or cable TV set top box or a video game console¹. It’s capable of recording from either HDMI (without HDCP protection) or Component Video at up to 1080p², giving you the ultimate flexibility. Moreover, it features no-delay HDMI passthrough, allowing you to watch TV program from your cable or satellite box or play your video game while you're recording.

The HD PVR 2 is easy to set up and to operate. Simply connect it to your set-top box / game console, your HDTV set and your laptop/desktop PC, and start recording. The top-mounted record button allows you to start and stop your recordings without having to be at your PC.

Now, easily record your favorite TV programs in HD from a cable TV, DVR or satellite TV box. Use the included WinTV application to schedule recordings of your favorite TV programs and the IR blaster to control the channel changing for the recording. Upload to YouTube and share with your friends. Live stream your video gameplay with StreamEez software. Burn your logo into your recordings and your video streams by using the Hauppauge's Personal Logo inserter.

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Features

Amazing HD Audio and Video Quality

The HD PVR 2 contains a studio quality video encoder, and records at resolutions up to 1080P30. The H.264 format is used by Blu-ray discs and exceeds other video compression standards in quality and disk space consumption, providing a crisp image and amazing digital sound. H.264 uses 1/3 the disk space compared with the popular MPEG-2 format.

And with HD PVR 2’s S/PDIF optical audio input, your audio will be as amazing as the video!

Make Your Own HD Movie Library from Cable or Satellite TV

Offload your cable or satellite DVR box with the HD PVR 2 model 1512 in full HD. Create a library of your favorite high definition TV programs by burning up to two hours of HD PVR 2 video onto a standard DVD-R disc. The discs created with the included ShowBiz application can be played on Blu-ray disc players.

Included IR Blaster

Connect HD PVR to your satellite or cable TV set top box via the HD component cables (supplied). With the TV scheduler and IR blaster, the HD PVR 2 can change the channel on the set top box and record the selected program. Hauppauge’s TV Scheduler provides an easy way to schedule your TV recordings. Create a schedule of weekly or once only recordings, and HD PVR will record them automatically. Find your favorite movie, sports event or show, schedule it and let HD PVR 2 take over.

You can also Record Your Video Game Play in HD

Record your best gaming moves without slowing down your PC. The video compression is done inside HD PVR 2, so you can record your PC game play in HD without slowing down your PC. You can also record Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 and Wii U game play.

No Delay HDMI Passthrough

HD PVR 2’s HD video passthrough means you can watch your TV programs or play your video game when you’re recording in HD – without any delay. HD PVR 2 captures videos in a format which is perfect for uploading to YouTube.

Stream Your Videos

The HD PVR 2 comes with StreamEez, so you can live stream. Create a Twitch, YouTube or Ustream channel with StreamEez!

Built-in Record Button

With a built-in Record button, you can start and stop your recordings without having to be at your PC. Plus, with the Personal Logo inserter, you can add your own logo to your recordings and Twitch and Ustream channels.

What's in the Box?

Note:

• Some cable and satellite boxes do not allow recording from the HDMI port on the box. If you have one of these boxes, you will need to use the Component video connectors on the back of your box. Component video connectors are normally Red/Green/Blue connectors and are sometimes marked 'YPrPb'. Please check with your cable TV or satellite TV provider for the availability of Component video connectors on your box.
• HD PVR model 1512 can record HD video from either HDMI or Component video using the supplied A/V adapter cable. Both the WinTV and Hauppauge Capture applications can record from either HDMI or Component video sources.