How to record 1080i / 720p video from PS3 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 PS3 using component video connection.

How to record 1080i / 720p video from PS3 using Hauppage HD PVR

Before connecting your PS3 to the HD-PVR, you must set the proper PS3 video output. These are instructions on how to do this.

First, navigate to the Settings column on the PS3 main screen.



Scroll down to Display Settings



Select Video Output Settings.





Note: You should have your component cables attached to your TV. If not, please take a moment to attach the component cables to the TV.



Select Component/D-terminal. You will then be given a confirmation and after proceeding, you need to change your TV to the component video.



Next you will receive a screen were you will select the desired input resolution.

The HD-PVR can accept up to 1080i so select 1080i. You can also select 480p and 720p.

After selecting 1080i, hit X Enter to go to the next step.



Confirm that you have selected 1080i by clicking X Enter.



Next you will be prompted to set up the Audio Output Settings and then click X Enter.



Here you will select either audio input connector or optical digital (cable sold separately). Chose the way audio will be connected to the HD PVR .

You will be shown the audio settings. Click X Enter to continue.



If you select Audio input connector you will be prompted to finalize the setup.



If you have selected optical you must select the compatible formats either PCM 2ch or Dolby 5.1.



After you confirm your audio settings, you may now power down the PS3 and connect it to your HD-PVR.



When you open the Arcsoft capture module, select YPrPb for you video input and either RCA back (if you selected audio input connector) or S/PDIF (if you chose digital optical) for your input audio.

Then capture some high definition video!