HD PVR Model 2 1512

[SHS]

What happing if you just stop and restart SageTV with out doing that Keith?. by the way try disable the Hauppauge Device Control that running at start in task bar that is for one touch rec button on top of the device.

[KeithAbbott]

Originally Posted by SHS

What happing if you just stop and restart SageTV with out doing that Keith?. by the way try disable the Hauppauge Device Control that running at start in task bar that is for one touch rec button on top of the device.

I only tried it once, but stopping and restarting SageTV without opening Showbiz allowed SageTV to now see the 1512. I'll test it out some more.

I disabled the one touch record button, does that make the device more stable, or does that just prevent someone from accidentally starting or stopping a recording?

[SHS]

Originally Posted by KeithAbbott

I only tried it once, but stopping and restarting SageTV without opening Showbiz allowed SageTV to now see the 1512. I'll test it out some more.

I disabled the one touch record button, does that make the device more stable, or does that just prevent someone from accidentally starting or stopping a recording?

It prevent accidentally starting of Showbiz or new Hauppauge Capture Tools.

[KeithAbbott]

Originally Posted by SHS

What happing if you just stop and restart SageTV with out doing that Keith?

SHS, is there a change I can make so that the SageTV service will see the 1512 without having to stop and restart the service?

EDIT: I'm experimenting with changing the service's Startup type to "Automatic (Delayed Start)". I'll report back if that gives the service enough time to be able to see the 1512 consistently.

[SHS]

Like I said that really odd that it doesn't see it other then that I have no idea why it doing that

[KeithAbbott]

OK, it looks like adding the delay in the service startup may have resolved that problem. Now, on to the next problem. Often, either when switching channels while watching live TV, the computer completely locks up, requiring shutting down the computer by pressing and holding the power switch. This also happens, although less frequently, as Sage is finishing recording a show for me to watch later. Any ideas where I should look? I'm running the 1.3.31062 version of the 1512 driver, and that is the only tuner/encoder installed on this server.

[SHS]

No idea other then try look at the logs

[BubbleBobble]

ok, so I have a couple of potentially dumb questions

first, will this take RCA input? I want to use it mostly for video games, but would I be able to hook up my SNES, for example with RCA cables? do I need an extra adapter for that? it looks like it comes with component input, but I can't see that anyone has used this for RCA. I'm sure it's because it's an HD capture device, but still - it looks like the earlier model had the RCA input right on it, but then there's almost 0 mention of it on this one


second, I read a bunch of reviews on Amazon and other sites about VHS capture.. the first PVR model seems to have some issue with recording them where, if the original tape is not in perfect condition, it will stop encoding the video really easily

can I even get VHS records with this?

the component input is basically the selling point for me otherwise. can anyone suggest a device that has component and RCA that's cheaper, and doesn't have HDMI? (I don't necessarily need HDMI, but it'd probably be nice)

I just want something that can record a whole bunch of different things, and this seems like a good one, but if it doesn't do older systems and VHS, I guess I can't really use it

thanks for any help

[phelme]

Originally Posted by wayner

I have two 1212s (plus one spare) and other than the PS I haven't had any major problems although recently I am seeing "hiccups" where there will be a 7 second (or so) blip in the recording. This blip doesn't appear to be in the origingal source.

I'm getting that hiccup on on one of my 1212's too. I removed the digital audio connection several months ago and that quelled it for a while, but now it's back with a vengence. I'm guessing it's a heat or USB port issue or some recent software update on my DirecTV receiver that the HD-PVR doesn't like.

[wayner]

This device that was giving the hiccups started failing completely. I replaced it with my backup and all is well now.

[SHS]

Good news is I found a way to add Component + Analog RCA the bad news you end up lossing Component + SPDIF dran it I just win my cake and icing to hehe

[Evil_Attorney]

Originally Posted by SHS

Good news is I found a way to add Component + Analog RCA the bad news you end up lossing Component + SPDIF dran it I just win my cake and icing to hehe

Are you still borrowing that HD200? Does analog RCA trigger the same "no sound" issues on some live TV?

[SHS]

I don't have any HD200 nor the 300 so I can't test that, If like to try I can upload what need to get Analog RCA option

Update Carp
Color all messup and I can't fix it

[Lostinpvr]

Help!
So does anyone have a HD-PVR 2 working with SageTv 7. If so how did you do it. I have had no luck finding any real installation info just a lot of speculation.
I did a stupid move and purchased one today and have had no luck getting it to work. Think I'll just find a HD-PVR 1212 online.

[Evil_Attorney]

It should work, just not with live TV on an HD200/300. Make sure you made the proper registry edit that SHS posted in another thread. After that, it should work, at least with component (your tuner likely has HDCP on your HDMI connection which prevents recording).

[Polypro]

I'm looking to future-proof. I currently have to two HDPVR 1212's connected to DirecTV boxes via Component+S/PDIF. I use the AWESOME DirecTV Tuning .dll to change channels.

I'm looking at picking up two 1512's to keep on hand in case my DTV boxes die, Component gets shut off, or the 1212's die, etc...

I read both threads, and it seems that the 1512's are working in SageTV thanks to SHS

So, I just want to make sure that after making the regedit with SHS's file (Win 7 32bit), I can capture from DirecTV in DD 5.1 AND change channels with the DirecTV Tuning .dll?

Some other questions:

What is the difference between the normal and "Gamer" versions? I assume the regular 'Blue' 1512 is fine?

Can you capture via HDMI? I don't know how DirecTV is on HDCP. I don't subscribe to any premium channels.

Even if a new replacement DTV box is HDMI only, I assume those Monoprice $40 boxes would take care of any HDCP issues?

Are the correct connections either DTV Box Component-S/PDIF Out > 1512 'Dongle' In (It has S/PDIF on it)?

OR

DTV Box HDMI Out > 1512 HDMI In. Do you have to do S/PDIF as well?

Or

DTV Box HDMI (S/PDIF?) Out > Monoprice Box DVI (S/PDIF?) In > 1512 HDMI (S/PDIF?) In. What about audio? Do new DTV Boxes have S/PDIF out as well? Audio gets outputted by both simultaneously?

And then just USB 2.0 to the Sage Server?

Thanks!

P

[BobPhoenix]

Don't have one of these - YET. But if you get a HDMI splitter that strips the HDCP then you can record from HDMI off a DirecTV box. I do that with my Colossus card now including all the premiums (HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, etc...). With my HR21 I don't even need the splitter to record via HDMI. Also I don't believe the 1512's will have any effect on the HTTP channel changing as that is controlled by SageTV and the DLL and isn't dependant on the device doing the recording. I use HTTP channel changes for the SD channels coming from HD STBs to an nVidia Dual TV and HVR-2250 currently - So I really doubt the 1512 would change that. Also on my H24 box there is NO optical audio. I got a Coax to Optical converter but haven't had a chance to get it working yet to my 1212's - HDMI does work through the splitter to my Colossus however.

[MilkmanCDN]

@BobPheonix

Curious. Which HDMI splitter are you using? Make/model?

[Polypro]

Thanks Bob. Worst case (HDCP everywhere), it looks like HDMI to DVI and Digital Coax OUT from the DTV box to DVI/Coax Audio IN to the Monoprice box...and then just HDMI OUT to the 1512 will work (maybe have to add S/PDIF from Monoprice to 1512 as well...don't know if HDMI will handle it all).

P

[BobPhoenix]

Originally Posted by MilkmanCDN

@BobPheonix

Curious. Which HDMI splitter are you using? Make/model?

Don't have the Amazon link handy but it was posted on the forums here somewhere. I will look for it and post link to post it is in.

Originally Posted by Polypro

Thanks Bob. Worst case (HDCP everywhere), it looks like HDMI to DVI and Digital Coax OUT from the DTV box to DVI/Coax Audio IN to the Monoprice box...and then just HDMI OUT to the 1512 will work (maybe have to add S/PDIF from Monoprice to 1512 as well...don't know if HDMI will handle it all).

P

I don't need quite what you are talking about with the splitter I got to use on my Colossus - will look for the one I am using. Just 2 HDMI cables. One from the DirecTV STB to the splitter. Then one from one of the output ports on the splitter to the Colossus card. It would probably be the same with the 1512.

Found it: http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/show...90&postcount=4 Look at the link SHS posted.