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We are proud to announce the availability of the version 2.0 Beta. This version offers a lot in terms of improved usability and simplicity. The major improvements are:

• Full support for Multiple HD PVRs
• Built-in line-up editor in HDPVRBridge Properties (simplified version based on GuideTool)
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• First thing to do, is to take a look at output.log to see what are the error messages listed there. It can also be useful to enable Verbose Logging in HDPVRBridge Properties window as it adds more logging information.
• Check that DvbLink Service is running with Task Manager. If your version is expired, the service will not start. If there is some problems/crashes of Dvblink Service, it wont appear anymore.
• Next, take a look at the DvbLink Service logs (DVBLinkServer.log) and see if there are any relevant messages.
• Try, disconnecting the HD PVR USB cable for 30 seconds or so and reconnecting it. It has been seen to solve some issues at installation.
• If you are using Component video input, make sure you have Component signal present. That is, your set-top-box must be turned on and tuned to a subscribed channel. Also, be aware that set-top-boxes do not enable the Component output if there is an HDMI cable connected. You can confirm you have a signal on the cables by connecting them to a TV or even better by trying Arcsoft TME software provided with the HD PVR.
• If you are using SPDIF audio input in your DVBLink for HDPVR settings, you absolutely need signal on your SPDIF for the HD PVR to perform acquisition. That is, you need to have a Fiber Optics cable connected in the HD PVR optical input and that FO cable must bring in compatible signal. In any doubts, select “Line In” audio input in your settings and check that you have at least an image displayed.
• It is often a configuration problem, going through the Configure “DVBLink for HDPVR” installation step and the subsequent steps again can solve the problem.
• There had been cases reported where the timings for the Channel Changings were incorrectly set to 0. Please restore the default values as described here.
• If you are experiencing issues with the HDPVR capture, we recommend using Arcsoft TME to diagnose the problem.
  Note: If capture does not work with TME, it will most likely NOT work with DVBLink for HDPVR either.
• If you went through everything above and could not find anything wrong, please include your Config.xml, output.log and DvbLinkServer.log as attachements to your posts on the forum.

There is currently a problem with the registration dialog on Windows 64 bits. This problem is currently under investigation but a workaround is now available, until the problem is fixed.

Workaround installation instructions:

1. Unzip the workaround file
2. Copy registerhdpvr.exe in C:\Program Files\DVBLogic\DVBLink\Sources\<your source name>.
3. Execute registerhdpvr.exe to bring up the DVBLink for HDPVR registration dialog (or a message that trial is expired).

Download the workaround from below.

download: RegisterHdpvr (3.44KB) added: 24/07/2009 description: Windows 64 bits registration fix

The HDPVR supports 2 audio output mode:

• AAC
• AC3

DVBLink for HDPVR only supports AC3.

To change the HDPVR audio output, follow these instructions:

1. Open the DVBLink Source Configuration application
2. Select your HDPVR source from the tree
3. Click the Properties button to open the HDPVR Properties window
4. Click the HDPVR Setup tab
5. Click the Device Properties button

Also please make sure that your STB is sending AC3 audio through it’s optical SPDIF output port. Some STB includes two digital output ports and most of them provides an option to select the appropriate output port.

This version includes the following bug-fix:

• Includes an updated DVBLink installer that allows background scanning disabling

To update from a previous version, please follow these instructions.

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The HDPVR’s Hauppauge H264 Encoder filter includes a set of adjustable parameters that can be modified change the picture quality.

To open the Hauppauge H264 Encoder property page do the following:

1. Open the DVBLink Source Configuration application
2. Select your HDPVR source from the tree
3. Click the Properties button to open the HDPVR Properties window
4. Click the HDPVR Setup tab
5. Click the Device Properties button

Please be aware that using a higher bitrate (Mbps) means that more data will go through your USB port. The HDPVR is somewhat sensitive to bandwidth overloads, so depending on your system’s configuration, using bitrate too high might lead to the HDPVR freezing.

This version includes small bug-fix:

• Corrected error message that could be displayed on some extenders
• Corrected the “Unable to save your settings” message when updating channels in ConfigTool.exe

To update, please follow these instructions.

Note: In case you already had 1.0 installed, you can skip re-installing the DVBLink software.

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The download version includes a free 30 fully functional trial version.

Once the trial version is expired, users have to register DVBLink for HDPVR to be able to continue using the application.

To register the application, use the following steps.

1. Open the DVBLink Source Configuration application
2. Select your HDPVR source from the tree
3. Click the Properties button to open the HDPVR Propeties window
4. From the top of the HDPVR Propeties window, click the Registration tab, the click the Register button located at the bottom of the dialog
5. Enter the registration information exactly as received from DVBLogic
6. Close all these dialogs

You should now be registered!

To get a valid license, please visit the DVBLink for HDPVR buy page.

Unfortunately, all discontinued linksys extenders (DMA2100 and DMA2200) are lacking h.264 video support.

Because the Hauppauge HDPVR and AVerMedia USB HD DVR can only outputs h.264 video content, the linksys are unable render any video received from HDPVRs.

Unless linksys decides to release a firmware update, these devices owners should avoid buying linksys extenders.

We are proud to announce the official first release of DVBLink for HDPVR 1.0.

Here is a list of the improvements offered by DVBLink for HDPVR over DVBSBridge for HDPVR:

• Removed dependency on mc2xml for Guide data, replaced by the full Microsoft guide
• Added Idle mode to avoid streaming when HD PVR is not in use
• Added support for stand-by/sleep
• Improved support for Microsoft Media Center Compatible IR Receiver/Blaster
• Added Media Center notifications for important information about acquisition lost/resume
• Generally improved stability
• Improved documentation: step-by-step installation instructions and FAQ

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