Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250, Installation And Reference Manual

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Troubleshooting
Installation tips and software updates can be found at:
www.hauppauge.com/html/sw_pvr_pci.htm (WinTV-PVR pci only)
Note: Our FAQ on the Hauppauge web site provides up to date
Troubleshooting tips, which can be found at:
www.hauppauge.com/html/faq.htm
Problem: Poor image when running in 256-color mode
Many VGA’s cannot run WinTV in 256-color mode. Instead, run in 16-bit
or 24-bit color mode.
Problem: Poor TV Reception or Not detecting all
channels:
Poor TV reception is generally the result of an Weak TV signal. When
using a 'roof-top' antenna, an aerial booster may be required if there is
poor TV reception. If you find that some or all of the channels have not
been detected, you can insert channels manually. Also, in some areas
using cable TV, a format called
Cable HRC is used. If so, try rescanning
(see page 3-2) but use CABLE (HRC) instead of cable in the
Broadcast/Cable box .
Problem: Live TV program and video playback has a
"Jerky" effect and/or lip synchronization during play-
back.
Make sure that DMA is enabled for IDE hard disks . See the section
entitled “Tips on System Optimization” (Section 10).
Problem: WinTV2000 has display problems on the
screen, e.g. blurred image.
In the WinTV program group ( Start / Programs / Hauppauge WinTV )
there is a utility called "Primary". Set it to "Allow Overlay" . If it is on
"Allow Overlay", try it on "Force Primary". Some VGA cards need to
upgrade from the latest drivers in order for it to support Overlay mode .
Try to upgrade your VGA drivers from the manufacturer web site.
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