The ShowBiz editor has more features, including basic transition effects, storyboard and timeline, lettering, and upload to YouTube or export to file. This can also also capture directly from the HD PVR 2, and in fact the documentation seems to steer you towards using ShowBiz rather than Hauppauge Capture. The other supplied application is ArcsSoft TotalMedia ShowBiz 3.5. You can add a personal logo to your videos via Settings.Ĭapture is at a maximum of 1080p at 30fps, or you can downscale as needed. TS (H.264) format, do basic editing, export videos to MP4, upload videos to YouTube, and stream to or Ustream. Setup is a matter of first making all the connections, including the USB connection to your computer, and then installing the software and drivers from the supplied CD. The snap below shows it with a CD so you can get a sense of the size. The HD PVR2 itself is relatively compact. In order to get 5.1 surround sound without HDMI, you will need the optical in for audio. In cases where unencrypted HDMI is not available, you will use the component option. This means it works with HDMI from the Xbox 360 but not from the PS3. The reason for both HDMI and component support is that the HD PVR 2 only works with unencrypted HDMI signals. Kudos to Hauppauge for supplying a generous collection of cables.Īlong with the software CD and a getting started leaflet, you get a USB cable, two HDMI cables, a 5-way special cable for connecting component video and stereo audio to the A/V input on the unit, and an adapter cable in case you prefer to use standard RCA cables for component video and audio. In addition, whether because of firmware or driver updates, I found the HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus generally less troublesome than the earlier model. Updated software now includes StreamEez for live streaming of the captured video.An optical audio input is provided, so you can get surround-sound from a PS3.Mac software is provided in the box, whereas before it was extra cost.
The Gaming Edition Plus has several new features:
Capture software running on the computer lets you save your gaming session to disk, or broadcast it to a live streaming service like so that your followers can watch you gaming triumphs and tragedies in real time, complete with voiceover commentary if you feel inclined to provide it. Instant pass-through means you can continue to play games as normal, provided that the HD PVR 2 is powered up.Īt the same time, the HD PVR 2 outputs the sound and video to a PC or Mac via USB. The idea is that you connect it between a video source, such as an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, and the TV or home theatre system you normally use. Hauppauge’s HD PVR 2 is a video capture device.
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