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Hauppauge 1191 WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner For Notebook

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  • Includes the WinTV v10 application to watch TV in window or full screen, pause TV or schedule TV recordings.

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Key Features
  • Watch high definition ATSC digital TV or analog cable TV on your PC or laptop screen.
  • No need to open your PC: just plug it into your USB 2.0 port on your laptop or desktop PC.
  • Includes Hauppauge's WinTV v8 application to watch and record TV in a window or full screen.
  • Plex compatible: plug the WinTV-HVR-995Q into your Plex Media Server on Windows, Linux or Android.
  • Digital ATSC over-the-air TV tuner built-in. A portable digital TV antenna is included and can be used to receive digital TV up to 10 miles from an ATSC transmitter. Record ATSC digital TV programs to your PC's hard disk using high quality MPEG-2.
  • Clear QAM digital TV tuner built-in. Watch, pause and record clear QAM cable TV channels.
  • Record analog TV shows to your PC's hard disk using our SoftPVR TV recorder. Analog TV recordings will typically consume 1.5 Gigabytes of disk space per hour.

WinTV-HVR-955Q TV Receiver for ATSC/NTSC and QAM

USB TV Tuner for Windows

Watch and record live over-the-air HDTV, analog TV or clear QAM cable TV on your PC or laptop. It's easy to install on your laptop or desktop PC; small and portable, too! Win TV-HVR-955Q includes the WinTV v8 application to watch TV in window, pause TV or record TV. Plus, a remote control and portable TV antenna are included. It also works with Plex (Windows, Linux and Android) and Windows Media Center in Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 7.

WinTV-HVR-955Q supports these TV standards: NTSC analog TV, ATSC Digital Over the Air HDTV and Clear QAM Digital Cable TV. Plus the WinTV-HVR-955Q has an AV input with composite, S-Video and audio.

Note: If you live in an area where you can't currently receive ATSC digital TV, the WinTV-HVR-955Q can still be used to watch and record clear QAM or analog TV from cable TV or a TV antenna. But you're prepared for the future! When ATSC digital TV comes to your area, WinTV-HVR-955Q will also receive the new digital TV channels.

Clear QAM digital TV channels are digital cable channels which can be watched on a TV set without requiring a cable TV set top box. Many cable operators transmit the local high definition ATSC channels using clear QAM. Some cable operators transmit additional non-premium TV programs using clear QAM. Clear QAM cable TV channels range from standard definition to the highest 1080i definition.

WinTV-HVR-955Q Overview

WinTV-HVR-955Q brings over-the-air high definition ATSC digital TV and clear QAM digital cable TV plus analog cable TV to your PC or laptop! Watch and record TV, in a window or full screen. Use the provided WinTV application to record your favorite analog or digital TV shows using high quality MPEG-2. Play your TV recordings back to your PC screen any time. Schedule the recording of your favorite TV programs on a daily, weekly or once only.

ATSC High Definition Digital TV brings you sharper TV with great sound. Watch high definition free over-the-air digital TV at up to 1080i on your PC screen. WinTV-HVR-955Q 's ATSC digital TV tuner also has automatic identification of channel names plus will record high-definition digital TV programs to your PC's hard disk in an MPEG-2 format without losing quality.

ATSC digital TV typically requires an antenna for reception, and is currently broadcast in 200 cities, with over 1500 TV stations in the United States and Canada.

Easy to Install

Just plug it into your PC or laptops' USB 2.0 port and connect a TV antenna (analog cable TV is also supported). In a few minutes you'll be watching analog or high definition ATSC digital TV on your PC or laptop screen. WinTV-HVR-955Q includes a portable digital antenna, so you can receive digital TV while you travel!

Notes:

- Clear QAM digital cable TV channels are not available on all cable networks. For more information, contact your cable TV provider.

- To watch clear QAM channels, you should use either the Hauppauge WinTV v8 application or Windows Media Center from Windows 7 or 8.

- The WinTV-HVR-955Q includes a portable ATSC digital terrestrial antenna, which can be used within 10 miles of an ATSC transmitter. When used in the home or office, we recommend a roof top antenna for the best ATSC reception.

- To check the ATSC digital transmissions in your area, input your zip code at website antennaweb.org

- The Windows Media Center application is included with Windows 8, 7, Windows XP Media Center, Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Home

Premium editions only. The Hauppauge remote control is not MCE certified and does not replace Media Center remote control.

- The WinTV-HVR-955Q is AQ certified for use with Windows 7 Media Center application.

What's in the Box

- WinTV-HVR-955Q USB 2.0 TV stick with cable TV or ATSC antenna connection.

- Hauppauge credit card remote control.

- Audio/video adapter cable.

- USB extension cable.

- Portable TV antenna.

- Includes activation code for download of WinTV v8 application for Windows.

- Quick Installation Guide.

System Requirements

Minimum processor recommended: 2.2 GHz Intel P4 or 1.8 GHz Centrino or equivalent (2.8 GHz Intel P4 or Core Duo or equivalent for analog TV recording with MPEG-2).

Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, Windows 7 or Windows Vista (32 and 64-bit) or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit only). Also for Windows Media Center in Windows 7 or Windows 8.

USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.

Internet connection, for download and activation of the WinTV v8 application.

Includes the WinTV v8 application for Windows

Watch TV in a window or full screen on your Windows laptop or desktop. The WinTV v8 application gives you features like:

A simple mouse click moves WinTV from TV-in-a-window to full screen TV.

Pause live TV, rewind and skip through the paused TV program.

Record your TV programs to your PCs disk drive. Record manually, or setup a scheduled record time (weekly or once only). Never miss your favorite TV programs again!

Closed captions and Parental control (North America)

New layout with better controls for live TV pause and playback

Integrated TV recording scheduler

Multiple tuner support: Picture-in-picture, record multiple TV programs or multiple WinTV windows.

What's in the box

  • What's in the box: Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-955Q USB TV Tuner, USB Extension Cable, AV Cable, Remote Control, Antenna, Software CD-ROM, Quick Installation Guide, Hauppauge 1 Year Limited Warranty
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    Customer reviews

    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    901 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the TV tuner. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to install and configure, and has great functions. Some are satisfied with the picture quality. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, reception, value, and recording quality.

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    471 customers mention338 positive133 negative

    Customers like the performance of the TV tuner. They mention that it works pretty well up to a certain extent, the antenna works nicely, and it runs quite well the first time they fired it up. It has great functions and works wonderfully with Windows 7 and Windows Media Center. The DVR function is nice and runs on it just fine.

    "...But the antenna works nicely... I was able to get 16 channels here in Austin, TX, while the FCC's site suggested I could only expect to receive..." Read more

    "...Certain channels have great and impressive quality. I was expecting a fuzzy picture but certain channels really look high quality HD...." Read more

    "...It actually ran quite well the first time I fired it up; however, I made the second unfortunate mistake of going to the Hauppauge update site and..." Read more

    "...I have used the Windows Media to view the satellite TV, it does not work so well, it will not detect the RCA Connection Composite connection, I have..." Read more

    158 customers mention118 positive40 negative

    Customers find the installation of the TV tuner to be very straightforward with the company's software. They mention that the device is easy to set up and run, and the channel download went smoothly. Some customers also mention that they had no problem loading it up and watching TV. The installation disc with the serial number makes it easy to record a show.

    "...Generally everything is easy to install and works; recording TV shows is not a problem. Certain channels have great and impressive quality...." Read more

    "...Installation: Very straightforward with this device; follow the instructions supplied; however, before using for the first time I recommend you do a..." Read more

    "...The installation with Windows 7 Home Premium was simple. Drivers were downloaded and installed automagically, by Windows...." Read more

    "...Portal Software ( [...] ) is free and very interesting, a bit of a hassle to set up but does allot of interesting things such as You can watch what..." Read more

    86 customers mention72 positive14 negative

    Customers like the picture quality of the tuner. They mention that it has a good signal, and some channels look high quality HD. The TV picture with a decent signal is excellent, clear, and vivid. The reception is flawless, and the picture looks awesome on a 50" TV. The video and audio quality is excellent.

    "...I was expecting a fuzzy picture but certain channels really look high quality HD...." Read more

    "...I noticed when I popped in the new HVR-950Q was a dramatic improvement in picture quality on the lower analog channels and some improvement too in..." Read more

    "...HD quality on the computer is great...." Read more

    "...easy and the guide and 10-foot interface is very easy to use and looks great!..." Read more

    144 customers mention63 positive81 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the tuner. Some mention that it quickly found all the channels without a problem, has good picture, synced sound, and changes channels OK. However, others say that the up/down arrows on screen are slow and the encoding is slow. The signal delay is long and the card's slow tuning capability is a hindrance.

    "...see the desktop of my computer using the 955Q. However, the signal delay is so long that it won't be feasible using it as a display converter...." Read more

    "...Media Portal Software ( [...] ) is free and very interesting, a bit of a hassle to set up but does allot of interesting things such as You can..." Read more

    "...site and downloading the "current version" of this rather primitive time-waste-ware. Lo-and-behold, you guessed it!..." Read more

    "...The amount of channels is more than I expected. The remote can toggle from windowed to full screen, I found, by pressing the TV button...." Read more

    125 customers mention54 positive71 negative

    Customers are mixed about the reception of the TV tuner. Some mention that they are enjoying the TV reception and have yet to record anything, while others say that they could not get any channels initially, and that the capturing is fragmented.

    "...the Out to the USB Coaxial Input, Win 7 Media Player did not detect the necessary Channel, and I had to manually add Channel 3 or 4...." Read more

    "...With this, HD channels are spectacular and SD channels are good...." Read more

    "...The not so good news is the remote can change certain channels slowly and in certain circumstances not work, but this is not a frequent occurrence...." Read more

    "...is a good set of help screens that are not verbose, and do a good job explaining everything. The recorder works well...." Read more

    115 customers mention77 positive38 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the TV tuner. Some mention that it's relatively cheap, small, easy to set up, and gets the job done. They say the hardware is very good, while others say that the software is very poor with lots of hang ups, crashes, and bugs. Some customers also say that video quality is still a bit lacking and the channels are jerky at times.

    "...ALL are made by Riitek. They're GREAT devices, frankly, and are of high-quality..." Read more

    "...Media Portal Software ( [...] ) is free and very interesting, a bit of a hassle to set up but does allot of interesting things such as You can..." Read more

    "...In the beginning, a few functions stopped working, or became inconsistent. Reboot, or stop and restart of the IR software sometimes fixed it...." Read more

    "...The Hauppage 950Q seemed a good & relatively inexpensive solution.My Equipment . . . . Desktop = 64-bit quad 4 CPU, 4 MB RAM, 600 GB HD...." Read more

    60 customers mention40 positive20 negative

    Customers are mixed about the recording quality of the tuner. Some mention that it's easy to install and works; recording TV shows is not a problem. The record video is good, and it reliably allows one to record TV programs to the hard drive of one's computer. However, others say that digital channels stutter and jerk during watching and recording, rendering them unwatchable. The playback may be a little choppy, and the product won't record a program that doesn't have a good signal.

    "...Generally everything is easy to install and works; recording TV shows is not a problem. Certain channels have great and impressive quality...." Read more

    "...I'm thrilled to have recording capability again, and the ability to record a show or game, then watch later, skipping over the commercials." Read more

    "...I bought this mainly to time-shift NFL games, and the record quality is a little disappointing..." Read more

    "...And unlike portable TVs, this product can record TV shows for later playback.The channels come in crisp and clear with this TV tuner...." Read more

    68 customers mention20 positive48 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the software that comes with the tuner. They mention that it is very poor, not useful, and buggy. Some customers also say that the software does not always come with the device and that the CD software is old.

    "...Poor Official Software Provided by Manufacturer: WinTv crashes when I change channels too fast, and this bothers me a lot...." Read more

    "...However, the included WinTV software is typical Hauppage crap that just barely does what you need it to...." Read more

    "...It gives an excellent picture, has a built-in program guide, and uses about 60% of the CPU capacity...." Read more

    "...My only complaint is that the WIN-TV software is not very intuitive...." Read more

    No regrets so far; great product
    5 Stars
    No regrets so far; great product
    Having been through a recent hurricane (Irma) all I had was an FM radio to hear news that my local TV station WSVN was broadcasting on since they knew power would be out in many areas. Since hurricane season is still not over I decided to purchase something that might help through (God forbid) another possible disaster or even a situation where my cable has gone out. I had already purchased a Channel Master indoor antenna from Amazon, which works well by the way plugged into my 40" Visio TV monitor, which I have been using also for a computer monitor. Before the Hauppauge 1191 arrived I downloaded Windows Media Center to my Windows 10 laptop (Gigabyte Aero 15x). I received the TV stick very quickly with Amazon Prime and downloaded and installed the WinTV software. I must say I like the WinTV software better than Windows Media Center but it's early yet and that may change. I must say how surprised I was that the included little antenna works nearly as good as than the indoor Channel Master antenna, where I am getting over 40 English speaking channels. The not so good news is the remote can change certain channels slowly and in certain circumstances not work, but this is not a frequent occurrence. I'm giving 5 stars because I am guessing it is a software issue that may eventually be corrected. The amount of channels is more than I expected. The remote can toggle from windowed to full screen, I found, by pressing the TV button. I was surprised that the power button on the remote actually shuts down my computer, and I guess under certain circumstances that would be cool, but I was hoping it would only shut down the WinTV software, but maybe I can find a way to have it do that. I'm not much for reading instructions and just got the item yesterday. Generally everything is easy to install and works; recording TV shows is not a problem. Certain channels have great and impressive quality. I was expecting a fuzzy picture but certain channels really look high quality HD. I am pretty happy with this item as you can probably tell and am almost looking forward to another hurricane; LOL...
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