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Miscellaneous Software
WinTV-Scheduler
Basic requirements needed to use WinTV-Scheduler:
What products can the WinTV-Scheduler be used with?
The Scheduler program will function with WinTV -PCI and USB products with SoftPVR,
WinTV-PVR-USB, PVR-USB2, PVR-250, PVR-350, PVR-PCI, PVR-MCE boards.
WinTV PCI/USB models without Soft PVR will not record, but can be scheduled to open the WinTV2000 application.
Must I be logged on as an Administrator to use WinTV-Scheduler on Windows2000?
Yes, you must be logged on as an Administrator on Windows 2000, or the Scheduler program will not work.
You must make sure Windows Task Scheduler is running properly:
For both Windows 2000 and XP, you must have the Windows task scheduler started and running correctly, or WinTV scheduler will not work. For XP, you must also have a password assigned to log into Windows, which is a requirement for Windows task scheduler.
To be sure Windows task scheduler is running, go to Start/Run and enter services.msc, click ok. when the Services window appears, find Task Scheduler in the right column and be sure it is set to started and automatic. If it is not started, you can start it manually. If it is started, and scheduler is still not working correctly, you can try stopping the service, and restarting it.
You must have a password set to log into Windows XP
WindowsXP will not run any scheduled events without a username and password the first thing you should do is create them. You may want refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article regarding this issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316434&Product=winxp
Can I schedule captures of Multiple programs at the same time?
No, the WinTV can capture only from one source at a time, however, you can schedule several different programs for different times or dates.
Basic configuration of Scheduler:
When you run scheduler for the first time, you may be prompted to correct an issue in the Windows scheduler. choose yes to correct the issue before proceeding.
Note: It takes about 10 seconds to launch the WinTV and set up for recording, so set the Time to Begin Program to 10 seconds before the time your TV show actually starts.
Time to End Program: Set to the time to end this event.
Note: you need to leave at least 30 seconds between scheduled programs to give the recorder time to set up its disk buffers.
When scheduler opens you will see the main screen
Choose Add Program to begin adding scheduled recordings:
Here you can choose the time to begin recording, the duration in minutes, which reflects the time to end. You can also specify a different date to record, as well as schedule certain recordings for daily or weekly routines.
Be sure that you select the correct channel you wish to record on, that WinTV2000 is selected under source selection, and you have the option to mute the WinTV audio during recording, as well as either keeping the WinTV 2000 application open, or closing it when recordings are done.
The record to file box must be checked for the recording to be saved to disk, and the file name (default name WinTV (0), WinTV (1), WinTV (2), etc.) is given here, and can be changed to a specific name if you choose to do so:
When you are finished, click Save Program, and you will see your scheduled recordings in the WinTV-Scheduler application. Close the Scheduler and your recordings will take place when they are scheduled.
Your computer must remain on, and logged in for Scheduler to function properly.
Possible error messages and solutions:
Can I use the WinTV Scheduler with other WinTV products, or only with the WinTV PVR model?
The Scheduler program will only allow you to schedule recordings using the WinTV PVR hardware. You can use it with other WinTV models, however, with all other models it will only initialize the WinTV application at a certain time, not capture video.
"Couldn't initialize DLL" Error when attempting to run WinTV Scheduler:
You are not logged onto the system as an administrator. Logon as an administrator to correct the problem.
Under Windows2000, NT, Task Scheduler (Administrative Tools / Services) MUST be started, and the Start Up must be set to automatic.
"Could Not Create Program" Error when attempting to save program information in WinTV-Scheduler:
Be sure that the program is being given a unique name
Be sure that MSTASK is running. Scheduler requires this to be running to function properly.
If you are running Windows 2000/XP, be sure that you are logged on as administrator.
You must use valid characters when naming a program (File names cannot contain the following characters: ' \ / : * ? " < > |) and should not be excessively long.
Can the WinTV Scheduler make the WinTV program shut down after it finishes capturing?
No, the WinTV program must be shut down manually.
HCW Audio Recorder
How to use Hauppauge Audio recorder
Click on the Mixers Rec button and select the source and adjust the volume of the input you wish to record from. Verify you can hear the source you wish to record.
Press the Record button to start recording a wave file(.WAV). The default name of the wave file will be wav0.wav ( the next time you record it will increment to wav1.wav?.etc )
Press the flashing record button to stop recording.
Use the VCR type controls at the bottom of the application to playback or (rewind, fast forward, pause and stop)
Click on the button with the folder to access, rename or convert your files.
If you wish to convert a wave file to a MP3 file click the ?Convert to MP3? button this will convert the current file shown in the window, or click the folder button and choose a file and click the convert button. The MP3 file will be saved in the same directory that the wave files were created in. Go directly to the directory to access files.
Frequently Asked Questions:
"No WAV file was created" Error:
The latest HCW Audio Recorder software may correct this. There may be a slight delay when saving large .WAV files. The system is not locked up, only a delay during the save.
No .WAV file is found after capture, or the file is 0 bytes in size:
Check the soundcard's line input with Windows Soundrecorder to assure that the soundcard is able to capture and playback a .WAV file properly.
Runtime Error 48:
Be sure the WinTV is installed and functioning properly in the system. The soundcard drivers must be updated for the correct operating system.
When I click the folder button the program terminates with the message "Run-time error '76': Path not found."
When first running HCW Audio Recorder it asked where to save the files. Since that time, that folder no longer exists.
You can verify this by looking at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Hauppauge\AudioRecorder\Settings\SavePath. The solution is to change the value to a path that exists.
How can I change the default directory where HCWrecorder saves its MP3 captures?
If you need to change the path for file saving this can be accomplished via Windows Registry in the following key\value: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Hauppauge\AudioRecorder\Settings\SavePath Be sure you specify a valid and complete path including a backslash at the end.
Example: C:\Program Files\HCW Recorder\
Detailed Instructions: - Click "Start" - Click "Run" - type "regedit" in the text box (without the quotes) - Navigate to the folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Hauppauge\AudioRecorder\Settings - Locate the key "SavePath" and double click. - Enter a new path for saving files and click OK - Close regedit and restart WinTV Audio Recorder
Any problems with HCW Recorder:
Update your Soundcard's drivers from the manufacturer's website. Be sure to install the drivers for the correct operating system. If Windows Sound recorder doesn't record and play back the HCW Recorder will not either. Contact the soundcard manufacturer about getting WINDOWS sound recorder functioning.
Recorder cannot capture .wav files- results in 0 byte files with no sound, however windows soundrecorder works.
Soundrecorder uses 22.05 sample rate by default, where MP3 recorder uses 44.1 change the soundrecorder settings to 44.1 to verify if this also fails. If so, this indicates a soundcard issue with either the soundcard drivers, or proper MCI support at 44.1 sample rates within the soundcard software. Contact the soundcard manufacturer for an updated soundcard driver. 
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