How to record 1080i / 720p video from xbox360 using Hauppage HD PVR

Hauppage HD PVR is High Definition Personal Video Recorder. It allows to make real-time H.264 compressed recordings at resolutions up to 1080i / 720p. With the HD-PVR, you can record gameplays from xbox360 using component video connection.

How to record 1080i / 720p video from xbox360 using Hauppage HD PVR

Note: Before connecting your Xbox 360 to the HD PVR, connect it to your HD TV set to make the HD PVR settings. By default, the Xbox 360 will be set to 1080p and the HD-PVR will not work with this resolution. You will need to change your Xbox 360 to 480p, 720p, or 1080i.

First, turn on your Xbox 360 and navigate to the main menu.



Navigate to the last menu on the right and go into System Settings.



Go into Console Settings



Go into Display.



Go into the HDTV Settings.



Now select the resolution you want.

The HD PVR will only work with 480p, 720p, and 1080i. If your system is currently set to 1080p. change it to 1080i.



When you select the new resolution, you will be asked if you want to keep the new settings. Please select Yes, keep these settings.



You are now done. Please turn off on your Xbox 360 and connect it back to your HD PVR using component cables.