Will it accept NTSC analog TV from a cable company set top box ?

I have mine hooked up direct to analog cable TV and it works great. I use a splitter so I also have a cable to go to the TV. I don't have a cable box, but I think you shouldn't have a problem unless the signal is scrambled. If you can hook the cable direct to the TV and it works, it shouldn't be a problem. Still, you might be able to split the output of the box, I don't know about that.

I want to connect a DVD/VCR combo unit to my computer so I can trasfer old VHS videos to a digital format. Will this unit work for this application? It looks like it will but I do not want to purchase without confirmation from someone who really knows.

Yes. It will. I managed to convert one VHS tape before my computer failed. The failure was simply due to old hardware and had nothing to do with the Hauppauge box. The minimum system requirements on the manufacturer's website are a bit low. My system exceeded the minimum by about 15%, but the performance is lacking. I would recommend a newer or higher end system to adequately handle the conversion to digital.

The cable coax-in is broken off the back of my plasma TV tuner. I'm currently running the cable coax through an old VCR and using RCA jacks to get the signal back to the TV. Will this TV box do the same thing my current VCR is doing?

Jerry, This device will not do the job. It is designed to allow viewing and/or recording on a PC of TV and FM broadcasts or signals input through its S-Video or composite video jacks. Best regards, Al

Is this still shipping with the WinTV-HVR 1950, or has it been updated to the 1955? I need the 1950 to use on Linux (no drivers available yet for the 1955). Thanks!

The units we received were really HVR-1955's even though the marking on the box indicated HVR-1950. We had to special order from Hauppauge as they had limited QTY's of true HVR-1950 capture devices. Most devices found on the market marked as HVR-1950 are really HVR-1955's. Best Regards cd

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Record TV on PC/Laptop
USB 2.0 Interface
Supports VCRs & DV Input

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The tuner is compatible with Windows Media Center so it's easy to control. A remote control lets you control the unit and Media Center from across the room. An IR blaster lets you use the included remote to change the channel of a compatible video source.

Hauppauge thinks outside the box with their WinTV-HVR-1950. This external TV tuner connects to your computer with a USB 2.0 connection so you don't have to open your case to get TV on your PC. The hybrid tuner can handle NTSC analog signals along with ATSC and Clear QAM digital signals up to 1080i. There is also an FM tuner so you can listen to the radio while you work.

The tuner is compatible with Windows Media Center so it's easy to control. A remote control lets you control the unit and Media Center from across the room. An IR blaster lets you use the included remote to change the channel of a compatible video source.

Enjoy HD/SD TV on Your ComputerThe Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1950 turns your computer into a true media center that receives worldwide analog TV, unencrypted digital ClearQAM cable TV and digital ATSC (up to 1080i), complementing your digital multimedia experience.
Your Personal Digital Video RecorderWith the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1950, capture live TV shows directly to your PC's hard disk, or schedule your recordings on a daily, weekly or once only basis.
Hardware Video EncodingThe Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1950 features a built-in MPEG-2 hardware encoder to record high-quality analog cable TV without occupying CPU resources.
Additional Video/Audio InputsThe Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1950 provides S-video, Composite and RCA Audio inputs so you can capture video or audio sources from other AV devices such as your VCR, game console, camcorder and more.
Easy Operation with Remote ControlA multi-function remote control is provided so you can access every feature simply at a press of a button.

Model
Brand	Hauppauge
Model	1192

Details
Type	External TV Tuner Box
Others	Sound card for TV audio Optional DVD burner for creating DVDs from your recordings
Specifications	Single tuner with the following broadcast formats supported: - NTSC analog TV, with built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder - ATSC over-the-air digital TV, at video resolutions to 1080i - Clear QAM digital cable TV, at video resolutions to 1080i - FM radio Audio/Video inputs: - S-Video, composite video - Left and right audio via RCA jacks Hardware MPEG-2 encoder - Conexant CX23417 encoder - 2D comb filter - Datarates: 2 to 12 Mbits/sec Size: 4.0" wide x 4.1" deep x 1.1" high Power: 5V to 12V at 2 amps Weight: 6.5 oz

TV
TV Tuner	Hybrid Tuner
TV Standards	ATSC / ClearQAM / NTSC
Remote Control	Remote Included
Video Encoding	Hardware MPEG-2 encoder

Tuner
Interface	USB 2.0
FM Tuner	Yes

System
Processor	1.0 GHz Intel P4 or equivalent (for watching cable TV) 2.2 GHz Intel P4 or equivalent (for watching high definition ATSC or QAM digital TV)
Graphics Card	Graphics with 64MB memory (or greater)
Available Slot	Available USB 2.0 port
Operating Systems Supported	Microsoft Windows XP, XP Pro or Windows XP Media Center Edition, with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit) and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)

Features
Features	Watch, pause and record TV over USB Watch ATSC HD digital TV, up to 1080i format Watch clear QAM digital cable TV up to 1080i format NTSC analog cable TV, 125 channel cable-ready tuner Record ATSC digital TV or clear QAM digital cable TV in the original digital quality Recording analog cable TV with the on-board MPEG-2 encoder, which allows your PC to run at full speed while recording Dolby-TV stereo decoder IR Blaster to control satellite and cable TV set top boxes Schedule TV recordings with WinTV-Scheduler software Complete built-in audio/video inputs for connecting to VCRs and camcorders

Package Contents
Package Contents	WinTV-HVR-1950 USB 2.0 external box, with built-in IR receiver and MPEG-2 hardware encoder USB cable Hauppauge Remote Control Including batteries IR Blaster Cable WinTV Installation and Utilities Software CD-ROM Ulead DVD Movie Factory Software on CD Quick Installation Guide

Consumer Alert
Consumer Alert	Clear QAM digital cable TV channels are not available on all cable networks. For more information, contact your cable TV provider. Windows Media Center does not currently support clear QAM. To watch clear QAM channels, you should use the Hauppauge WinTV v6 application. For analog cable TV reception, you need an analog cable TV connection. If you have a digital cable set-top box or a satellite box, the WinTV-HVR-1950 can connect via either Composite or S-Video inputs. Channel changing will be done using the IR Blaster. For ATSC over-the-air digital TV reception, a high-gain antenna is recommended. To check the ATSC TV broadcasts in your area, go to TitanTV.com and enter your postal code. Note: depending on the strength of your antenna, you might not be able to receive all broadcasts listed at TitanTV. To use the WinTV-HVR-1950 for TV with the Windows Media Center application, a Media Center certified DVD or MPEG-2 software decoder should be standard in your Media Center PC. If you are building a Media Center PC, check Microsoft’s website for a list of Media Center certified DVD decoders. The Windows Media Center application is included with Windows XP Media Center, Windows Vista Ultimate, and Windows Vista Home Premium editions only. Note: the enclosed remote control is not MCE certified and does not replace the Media Center remote control. ATSC TV recordings are not 100% compatible with DVD, and therefore you cannot burn them directly to a DVD. For use with Windows Vista, the WinTV-HVR-1950 is certified for use with Microsoft’s Media Center application. Not all included applications on the enclosed installation CD are currently certified for use with Windows Vista.

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First Listed on Newegg	June 09, 2008

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Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1955 USB 2.0 Hybrid TV Box with Hardware MPEG-2 Encoder (updated version of the 1950)

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Customer Reviews of the Hauppauge 1192

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