Hauppauge Specific Release Notes for Amity2/DT (PVR 150/500): Driver Release 2.0.48.24227.PreRelease (08/15/06) /* ** Hauppauge Release Info/History... */ Driver Release 2.0.48.24227.PreRelease (08/15/06) * Fixed potential muted FM audio issue introduced in 24201. Driver Release 2.0.48.24205.PreRelease (07/24/06) * Fixed bluescreen on S3 (and possibly shutdown) introduced in 24201. Driver Release 2.0.48.24201.PreRelease (07/20/06) * CCInDVD Support. * Optional firmware load delays. * Fixed obscure, unlikely (and unreported) but potential bluescreen issue. Driver Release 2.0.43.24108.PreRelease (04/18/06) * The joyous return of Win2k support! * Improved DMA support for 64bit Operating Systems. Driver Release 2.0.43.24103 (04/13/06) * Improved Firmware load time. * Future hardware revs handle Wolfson properly. * Fixed issue which yielded no audio and/or video problems on some systems. Problem was rare but nevertheless possible. * Experimenting with improved tuner picture quality under some circumstances on PVR500. Driver Release 2.0.43.24054 (02/23/06) * Improved Vista support/compliance. Filter pin medium Ids guaranteed uniquen and consistent across boots and slot changes. * Improved audio initialization. FM volume correct on first run if this is the first source. * TOP settings optimized for some tuners. * Much closer to full CCInDVD support. * GraphEdt (for example) shows correct pin direction, medium info, etc. for all filters and pins. * Registry Keys and Debug Output to investigate reports of Timestamps being reset. * Single 32/64 bit INF changed into two separate INFs (according to MS requirements). * Significant LineIn Audio improvements. :) * There had been a request for PAL-60 support (for XBox users). I threw this in WITHOUT ANY TESTING due to time constraints. Feedback welcome (irate complaining not). * Improved support for 32 bit WinTV applications on 64 bit systems. * Improved Vista support/compliance. * Support for future Mako Audio Firmware. (not related to LineIn audio changes). * INF Finetuning for Retail 500. Driver Release 2.0.35.23348 (12/14/05) * Line in gain adjustments. * Fix CaptureFilter VideoStandard query bug. * Improved 64bit support. * Support for new rev hardware with tuner resistor changes. * This is the first release which includes BOTH 32 and 64 bit support. * Additional Tuner Support. Driver Release 2.0.35.23301 (10/28/05) * Fixed "No Audio" issue on some tuner channels (affected limited models). Driver Release 2.0.35.23258 (09/15/05) * INF uses a subdirectory for source files. * PAL Comb turned off for MakoC (as well as those previously turned off). * Improve "Resume-From-Standby" time. * Problematic Macrovision ColorStriping detection disabled (was causing problems). Fix is in progress. * PAL-N, PAL-NC working properly (MPEG and YUV). Driver Release 2.0.34.23209 (07/28/05) * Addresses MCE/NonMCE interactions. * VideoStandard and Encoder Settings are tracked per graph. * Finer video format control changes. * PAL CComb OFF by default. * Minor Line-In audio change. * PAL/MCE intermittent vertical stretching fixed. * Intermittent PAL very-blurry-video fixed. * Fixed so PVR-500 reports FM support again (broken in last release). * Improved per input audio level control (including registry overrides). * Mk3/Mk4 tuner improvements. * IR Blaster programming improvements. * Improved support for tuner-less models. * Driver passes Microsoft DRM and DirectShow Audio Tests. * Fixed PAL/Teletext support on initial launch of MCE with dual tuner. * Additional finetuning to balance Line-In / FM / TV Volumes. Driver Release 2.0.30.23139 (05/19/05) * Fixed PAL/Teletext support on initial launch of MCE with dual tuner. Driver Release 2.0.30.23117 (04/27/05) * Initial Fix for somewhat rare but possible system hang on MCE Auto Tuner Setup. * Line-In and FM are much closer to TV Volumes and ALC is NOT in use. * Potential Bluescreen/Hang on driver unload fixed. * Internal Production-Level Support/Control for PCIConfig Space. * Override comb settings per videoformat. * PAL GOPSize defaults to 12. Driver Release 2.0.30.23077 (03/18/05) * Fixed resolution change transitions. * Improved balance in Tuner/Non-Tuner Volumes. * Better Sharpness default. * PAL video improvements (more reliable). * Fixed issue which under rare circumstances could cause a stream to halt. * Fix intermittent "blurry" PAL video. * VCD stream Aspect Ratio corrected. * Improved support for TCL_MPE05_2 tuner. * Correct Tuner AGC Default values for MK4 tuners to correct "white line" issue. Driver Release 2.0.28.23053 (02/22/05) * VCD mode skewing Fixed. * PAL_M support improvements. * Improved ProcAmp sharpness control. * Simultaneous YUV/MPEG capture fixed. * Mako video quality improvement, Reduce chroma crawl and modify luminance for flat response. * KSPROPERTY_TUNER_MODE_CAPS, once again, returns TVStandards even for FM Mode * I2C (IRBlaster) fixes. * Wolfson overrideable through registry. * Fix streams which stop pre-maturely. * Fixed "metallic buzzing sound" when switching between A2BG/DUAL to NICAM BG/DUAL. * Improved High Deviation FM audio. * Improved A2-BG audio handling in poor signal conditions. Driver Release 2.0.20.23012 (01/12/05) * Improved color reception on poor broadcast signals. * Fix macrovision detection (false positives) when there is no video present. Driver Release 2.0.20.23006 (01/06/05) * Fixed Retail Radio application "no audio" issue. Driver Release 2.0.20.22363 (12/28/04) * Improved AmityDT Radio tuning. Driver Release 2.0.20.22355 (12/20/04) * Improved support for MCE AutoSignalDetection. * Finetune vertical timing for NTSC sources (prevent potential blocky/jerky video issue). * DMA Engine maintenance. Driver Release 2.0.18.22316 (11/11/04) * Fix potential (flash related) memory leak. * Fix FMOnly tuner's initial tune response time. * PAL AmityDTs ("tuner1") no longer report NTSC_M, NTSC_MJ support. Driver Release 2.0.18.22301 (10/27/2004) * Driver requires less memory resources. * In-the-field IRBlaster programming support. Driver Release 2.0.18.22299 (10/25/2004) * More registry flexibility regarding Inputs, especially for DT. * Finetune handling when driver can't load due to low resources (output debug messages). * MultiTuner/AmityDT Radio support. Driver Release 2.0.18.22280 (10/06/2004) * New Audio Firmware fixes SECAM AM Mono Audio. Driver Release 2.0.18.22277 (10/03/2004) * Maintenance build. Driver Release 2.0.18.22276 (10/02/2004) * New Audio Firmware fixes intermittent "No Audio" problem. * Fixed VBI Line 23 (CGMS works correctly). Driver Release 2.0.17.22266 (09/22/2004) * Restore CaptureFilter Input Pin Connection Requirement. Driver Release 2.0.17.22264 (09/20/2004) * Fix 2 bytes of PciConfigSpace on resume from standby/hibernate. Driver Release 2.0.17.22258 (09/14/2004) * Improved tuning support for Non WinTV applications. * Additional crossbar flexibility for potential needs in both Retail and 3rd party software. * More stringent crossbar adherence for MCE. * Support for WinTV Help/About Detail strings. Driver Release 2.0.17.22252 (09/08/2004) * WinTV/Radio does not stutter. * Improved TVAudio Mode / SAP / Lang A/B/C support. * VTPlus Teletext Support. Driver Release 2.0.17.22247 (09/03/2004) * Additional tuner support. Driver Release 2.0.17.22239 (08/26/2004) * Fixed Occasional Stream Error at Start of Encode problem Driver Release 2.0.17.22237 (08/24/2004) * Occasional SAP problems fixed. * Traditional Program Stream-Type supported. * Retail IR Reset Support. Driver Release 2.0.17.22231 (08/18/2004) * New Driver (Non-Instance-Specific) Key. * New ProcAmp Defaults. Driver Release 2.0.17.22229 (08/16/2004) * Teletext support. * Default Color Controls work properly. * Fixed potential bitrate query error. Driver Release 2.0.17.22218 (08/05/2004) * Audio Noise on channel/source change fixed. * Color Control Refinement. Driver Release 2.0.17.22217 (08/04/2004) * More Video Quality Improvements. * ProcAmp settings no longer get destroyed. * VariableBitRateAverage mode can now be set correctly. Driver Release 2.0.16.22216 (08/03/2004) * Video Quality Improvements. * All installed components are Hauppauge components. Driver Release 2.0.16.22213 (07/30/2004) * PAL Audio Auto-Standards detection improvements. * Change to more stable video firmware. Driver Release 2.0.16.22211 (07/29/2004) * Improved Resume-From-Standby time. * Dynamic Crossbar (Headerless boards don't show extra inputs). * Crossbar Audio is no longer muted by default. Driver Release 2.0.16.22208 (07/26/2004) * Improved SAP transitioning. Driver Release 2.0.16.22205 (07/23/2004) * Automatic Audio Standard Detection. (PAL I works in China). * MPEG Program stream corruption fixes. Driver Release 2.0.13.22203 (07/21/2004) * FM Audio on Resume From Standby fixed. * FM/TV Volume levels balanced. * Default Copy Protection behaviour is "Flash". Driver Release 2.0.13.22197 (07/15/2004) * Fixed bug which caused MCE to have choppy blocky video. Driver Release 2.0.13.22196 (07/14/2004) * HSBC settings are closer to normal. Further testing underway... Driver Release 2.0.13.22195 (07/13/2004) * Hue, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness settings "Get" and "Set" correctly. * ECP Info page reports Audio Firmware Version. Driver Release 2.0.13.22190 (07/08/2004) * Fixed situation in which some broadcast sources would have [effectively] muted audio. * MCE Copy Protection now works on Tuner Sources. Driver Release 2.0.13.22183 (07/01/2004) * MakoB2 hardware support to fix choppy audio as a result of firmware disables. * Support new hcwECP properties HCW_ECP_INFO_Model,HCW_ECP_INFO_DriverVersion, and HCW_ECP_INFO_GeneralString. * Device name restored to "Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II" (with trailing model detail). Driver Release 2.0.13.22176 (06/24/2004) * PAL Audio works! Well, until someone proves otherwise. * Full Hauppauge ECP API Support. * PowerState Restore implemented. * Will not drive Non-Hauppauge Hardware. Driver Release 2.0.13.22175 (06/23/2004) * Fixed System Hang on switch to Radio. * Improved Hauppauge ECP API Support. Next release should be complete. * Hauppauge Custom Rom File Names. * Non-Amity2/DT boards will not install. Driver Release 2.0.12.22174 (06/22/2004) * Based on Cnx 2.0.12. * More/better PAL audio support. Driver Release 2.0.10.22171 (06/19/2004) * Comb Filter Settings fixed to address Cross Color Artifacts. * Copy Protection Support and Installation. * Hauppauge ECP API Support. Driver Release 2.0.10.22169 (06/17/2004) * Ratings Decoder Installed. Driver Release 2.0.10.22163 (06/11/2004) * Video Signal Status is valid! * Back to the old Audio ROM. Driver Release 2.0.10.22161 (06/09/2004) * New Audio ROM. Driver Release 2.0.10.22146 (05/25/2004) * FM Audio works. * Front Panel Audio Inputs work. Driver Release 2.0.10.22141 (05/20/2004) * First Release. * Crossbar exposes 2 Svideos and 2 Composites however only the 1st of each work. Next release will implement the others. * FM Radio not supported. * This release does not install Copy Protection or TVRatings components.