Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual
Previewing Your Project... 33 Viewing File Properties.. 33 Saving Your Project... 33 Creating.... 34 Deleting a Chapter Mark... 36 Adding a Chapter Mark... 36 Editing a Menu Theme.. 36 Sharing... 37 Burning a Disc... 38 Compression Options... 40 Saving to a File... 40 Disc Manager... 41 Capturing Directly to a DVD Disc.. 42 Where to Go from Here... 44 4. Using the WinDVD Player.. 45 Install the WinDVD 5 Software.. 45 Launch the WinDVD Player.. 46 Use the WinDVD Controls... 47 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting.. 49 Upgrading Your ConvertX.. 49 Troubleshooting Hints... 50 Problems with Installation... 50 Problems with Capture.. 50 Appendix A: Specifications.. 51 ConvertX Specifications... 51 WinDVD Creator 2 Specifications.. 59 Appendix B: Technical Support.. 61 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support.. 62 Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call.. 62 Returns... 63 Contacting Plextors RMA Department. 63 Packing Your ConvertX.. 64 Shipping Your ConvertX to Plextor.. 64 Appendix C: Warranty.. 65 If Youre Outside the U.S. or Canada.. 66 Index.... 67

1. Getting Started

Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us. Our goal is to put youand keep youon the leading edge of video capture and compression technology.

About this Manual

Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting. If your ConvertX needs service, see your dealer or call Plextors Technical Support Department. (See Appendix B: Technical Support for the different ways you can reach us.)

Meet Your ConvertX

The Plextor ConvertX is a high-quality digital video converter that takes analog video from a video camera, camcorder, VCR, or cable source and provides high-quality compressed MPEG-1/2/4 digital video for display or archiving onto recordable CD or DVD discs.
Figure 1: The ConvertX changes analog video to compressed digital video
Section 1. Getting Started
What You Can Do with the ConvertX
Uncompressed full-motion video with sound takes as much as one gigabyte of storage space per minute of video. But with your ConvertX, you can compress that video so that an entire movie fits onto a DVD or even a CD! The ConvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter and the bundled InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 software let you: Capture: Capture video and sound from analog or digital sources. Edit: Modify that video to get just what you want. Create: Author compelling DVD projects, complete with titles, menus, sounds, and music. Share: Actually make movies and burn them onto recordable DVD and CDs or share them over the Internet. Direct record: Record video directly to recordable DVD discs in one step. In addition, the bundled WinDVD 5 software lets you view your videos and play video files. The ConvertX lets you quickly and easily convert analog images on videotapes into digital video on CDs or DVDs. You can also create new videos for your CD or DVD player or computer, or webcasts for the Internet. Your ConvertX offers MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and DivX video formats, with compression that allows you to store nearly two hours of digital video on a CD, or up to 10 hours on a DVD. The bundled WinDVD Creator software guides you through each step of capturing and editing video, adding effects, and burning the finished product. You get everything you need for quality digital productionjust what youd expect from Plextor.

Features of the Plextor ConvertX
Analog-to-digital conversion: Convert analog video from your camcorder or VCR into digital format for a computer. Archiving video memories: Archive your video on long-lasting CD or DVD discs. Real-time MPEG-1/2/4 hardware video capture: Select the best format for your quality and speed requirements. Official DivX Certified product: Ready for video capture in the DivX format. USB connection: Use Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480 megabits per second), for video capture at high bit rates. A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection maximizes data throughput to the host computer, enabling the highest speed video capture using MPEG-2 compression. High-quality hardware encoder: For fast, real-time conversion of analog source video into digital output video. Video and audio synchronization: For rich, true-to-life video. Bundled WinDVD Creator 2 software: For capturing, editing, authoring, and exporting video to CD or DVD. Bundled WinDVD 5 software: Video player for your DVDs and CDs. S-Video and composite video: Supports both popular types of video input. Easily upgradable: Just download the latest software from the Plextor web site and upgrade quickly, without connecting with the ConvertX. One year warranty: And unlimited toll-free tech support.
What You Need to Use the ConvertX
What You Need: Computer: Pentium III, 800-MHz CPU or faster. (Pentium 4, 1.6GHz CPU or faster suggested) Minimum memory: At least 256 megabytes of memory. Hard disk size: At least 10 gigabytes of free space recommended. Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768, 24 bit color. Video graphics card: With 24-bit resolution capability and DirectX support. Sound card: Windows-compatible sound card with 48-kHz playback. (Using a plug-in PCI sound card is recommended.) CD-ROM drive: For installation. USB interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) required. Operating system: Windows XP or 2000. DirectX 9.0b: Provided on the accompanying Plextor CD. Also Highly Recommended: CD-RW drive: To burn CDs, Video CDs, or MiniDVDs. DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive: To burn DVDs, CDs or Video CDs. Also needed for direct recording to DVD. Operating system updates: To enhance your experience, Plextor highly recommends that you update your computers Windows operating system with the following service packs (or later service packs) and all Microsoft critical updates before you install the ConvertX drivers. Suggested service packs include: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP Home, XP Pro Service Pack 1

Precautions

Like the rest of your computer system, your ConvertX requires reasonable care in its installation and use. Operate your ConvertX only in a horizontal position. Keep the area around your ConvertX clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants. The unit is not dustproof. Do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids, to touch the ConvertX. The unit is not waterproof. Furthermore, thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can mar the surface of your ConvertX. Do not drop or jolt the ConvertX. Do not attempt to open the ConvertX and service it yourself. Entrust service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only.
2. Installing Your ConvertX
Heres how to install your ConvertX.
Install the ConvertX Video Converter
Before installation, Plextor highly recommends that you get the latest updates available for your computers operating system. Current service packs and critical updates are available from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. If you have a computer with Windows 2000 or Windows XP, use the following procedure to connect your ConvertX USB Digital Video Converter.
Installing the ConvertX Device Driver
NOTE: Be sure you do this procedure to install the ConvertX Digital Video Converter driver from the CD before connecting the ConvertX to your computer.
To install the ConvertX Digital Video Converter Driver: 1. Turn ON your computer system and make sure that all applications are turned off. Do not connect the ConvertX yet.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX
Figure 4: Turn on the computer and insert the ConvertX software disc 2. Insert the ConvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You see the Plextor Application Installer screen. (If you dont see the installer screen right away, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the CD or DVD drive, and double-click the Plextor.exe file.)
Figure 5: Plextor Application Installer screen
3. Select the ConvertX Device Driver button. You may see a window that asks if you want to install DirectX version 9.0b. (If you dont see this window, you have the correct version of DirectX already installed. Skip to step 9 below.) 4. If you see the DirectX installation window, Select OK. You see a window with the Welcome to setup for DirectX and license agreement. 5. Click the I accept the agreement choice, then select Next. You see the DirectX Setup window. 6. Select Next to start the installation. You see the installation of DirectX as it proceeds. When installation is done, you see the Restart Computer window. 7. Make sure all applications are closed, remove the Plextor ConvertX software disc, then select Finish to restart your computer. Windows shuts down, then restarts. 8. After Windows restarts, re-insert the ConvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You see the Plextor Application Installer screen. (If you dont see the installer screen right away, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the CD or DVD drive, and doubleclick the Plextor.exe file.) 9. In the Plextor Application Installer screen, select the ConvertX Device Driver button. You see the location for the installation folder where the Plextor PX-M402U files will be unpacked.

Figure 6: Location for the installation folder 10. Click Finish. You see a text box asking if you want to create the folder. 11. Click Yes. You see the License Agreement.
Figure 7: Review the license agreement 12
12. When you have read the entire agreement, click Next. You see the driver installation for the ConvertX PX-M402U.
Figure 8: Beginning of the driver installation 13. As directed by the driver installation, make sure your ConvertX PX-M402U is not connected to your computer yet. Then click Install. You see a text box indicating the Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U has been installed.
Figure 9: When the ConvertX has been installed, select Finish 14. Click Finish. You have successfully installed the ConvertX device driver.
Install the ConvertX Drivers
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the next steps of this procedure, you will be installing driver files into your computer. Youll see the Found New Hardware window more than once, and you may feel like youre seeing the same dialog over and over again. This is normal. You dont need to shut down or reboot your computer until all drivers have been installed.
1. You will use a USB cable to connect the ConvertX to your computer as shown in Figure 10. Begin by making sure your computer is on.
Figure 10: 1) Make sure the computer is on, 2) make sure the Plextor disc is inserted, 3) plug in the AC adapter, and then 4) connect the ConvertX with the included USB cable. 2. Make sure the Plextor disc is in the computers drive. 3. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and to your ConvertX. 4. Connect the USB cable from your ConvertX to the computer. The drivers are installed automatically. When all drivers are installed, your ConvertX is automatically recognized by the computer. (If you are asked to reboot, remove the Plextor disc from the drive and restart your computer.)
Turning the ConvertX On and Off
Note that theres no power switch on the ConvertX. When the computer power is on, the ConvertX is on. When the computer power is off, the ConvertX is off.

Troubleshoot Other Devices
In the Device Manager, if any of your entries for Other devices have a yellow diamond with an exclamation point (!), troubleshoot your Plextor ConvertX device for compatibility problems or other conflicts. It may just be a matter of obtaining the latest USB driver or Windows 2000 or Windows XP Service Pack from Microsofts Windows Update. To update the PX-M402U driver, right-click on the question mark and select Properties, then select the Driver tab and click Update driver. Look for the device driver on the Plextor CD.
Changing to Another Computer
Your ConvertX does not have firmware. It downloads its operating program from your computer each time you turn the computer on or reconnect the ConvertX. Before using your ConvertX on a different computer, use the ConvertX installation CD and install the ConvertX drivers on that computer.
Connect the Video Input to the ConvertX
Connect the analog video source to the ConvertX input connectors. Figure 12 shows some of the sources you can use.
If you want to connect composite video: Use the RCA A/V cables to connect the Line Out or Video/Audio Out connectors from the source to the front-panel Audio and Video connectors of the ConvertX. If you want to connect S-Video: Use the S-Video cable to connect from the S-Video connector at the source to the front-panel S-Video connector on the ConvertX.
Figure 12: Connecting the video and audio sources to the ConvertX
3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator
WinDVD Creator 2 software lets you pull in video from your camcorder or another analog source and feed it to the Plextor ConvertX. WinDVD Creator also lets you capture, edit, create and share video and other content.
Install the WinDVD Creator 2 Software
To install the WinDVD Creator video capture and authoring software: 1. Turn ON your computer system. 2. Make sure that all applications are turned off.
NOTE: If you have a previous version of WinDVD Creator, uninstall it before installing WinDVD Creator 2. (To uninstall, go to Start | Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs, select WinDVD Creator, and uninstall it and all its components.)
3. Insert the ConvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You see the Plextor Application Installer screen. (If you dont see the installer screen right away, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the CD or DVD drive, and double-click the Plextor.exe file.) 4. Select the WinDVD Creator button. You see the WinDVD Creator Setup screen. 5. Click Next. You see the License Agreement. 6. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Click Yes again. You see the User Information window. 7. Enter your Name, your Company, and the Serial Number for the product. (The serial number is located on the software CD envelope.) Then select Next. You see the Destination path screen. 8. Accept the default destination path proposed by the setup program and click Next. You see the Select Program Folder screen.

Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator
9. Accept the default program folder as the location where the setup program will add WinDVD Creators icons, or enter the name of another folder. Then click Next. The setup program installs WinDVD Creator, a process that can take a few minutes. (You may see a Third Party Application Setup window, asking if you want to install Microsoft HTML Help. Click Next to install Microsoft HTML Help.) 10. When the installation is completed, you see the Setup Complete screen, asking if you want to restart your computer now. 11. Remove any discs from their drives, then click Finish to restart your computer. When the installation is complete and Windows reboots, you see program icons in the Windows Start menu.

Startup

To launch WinDVD Creator: On the computer, go to Start | Programs | InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 and select WinDVD Creator. When you start WinDVD Creator, you see the WinDVD Creator task window.
Understanding the Task Window
You see the Task Window every time you start WinDVD Creator. This window lets you choose whether to create your own personalized DVD or CD project, or whether you simply want to capture compressed video directly to your hard disc or to a rewritable DVD.
Figure 13. WinDVD Creator task window
No. Window Area Create new project Open existing project Create CD/DVD with existing video file Capture video into hard disk Record video directly to DVD disc Function Brings up an Untitled WinDVD Creator main window for you to create a new project. See page 22. Lets you bring up the WinDVD Creator main window with a project youve already begun. You see files with the.wcp extension. See page 28. Lets you choose a video file, opens the WinDVD Creator Edit window, and places the video file in the media library. See page 28. Lets you capture video directly from the ConvertX into your hard disk. Brings up the WinDVD Creator Capture window. See page 24. Lets you compress and record video onto a DVD disc in one step, without editing. Brings up the Disc Manager window. (Only available if you have a DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive.) See page 41.
Overview of Creating a Personalized CD or DVD Disc
When you open a new project or an existing one in WinDVD Creator, you see the main window, with areas for Preview, Media Library, and Story Board.
Figure 14: WinDVD Creators main window
No. 1 Window Area Task buttons Function Capture, Edit, Author, and Make Movie. These buttons lead you into the four steps youll perform to create a CD or DVD. Click here to get help. Switch between project mode (shown here) and Disc Manager. (To show Disc Manager, you must have a DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive.)

Help Disc Manager

Step 1, Capture: First is the capture step. You take videos from your digital camcorder or VCR, or pictures from your Web camera, and either feed them directly to the ConvertX or save them onto your computer for later use. If you do not need to capture any media content from your devices and already have the files on your computer, you can import the files from your hard drive in either Capture or Edit modes, by using the Import button in the Media Library. Step 2, Edit: Next is the edit step. In editing, you arrange your media content in the exact order you want the clips to be viewed. You can trim your media files to the desired length, add other images you want to the CD or DVD, and make video transitions to the next clip. You can incorporate audio from CDs, a microphone, or another source. You can also add titles to your video files, and you can embellish those titles with title effects. Step 3, Create: The third step is to author the CD or DVD by adding menus and other interactive features with the Author button. Authoring adds the menus that allow viewers to interact with the CD or DVD on their computer or DVD player. Step 4, Share: Finally, the fourth step is to share your project by using the Make Movie button to burn it onto CD or DVD. You can burn using any one of several formats. At this time, you also indicate what type of TV system you use, and the name of your VCD or DVD. If you cannot burn your CD or DVD right away, you have the choice to either save the project or write the contents into a file for burning later.
NOTE: The rest of this chapter is a tutorial that will get you started capturing, editing, creating, and sharing video and other content. Its not a complete reference. For more details on all the exciting features of WinDVD Creator, look in that applications Help menu.

Capturing

To display the Capture window: 1. Ensure that the input device (such as a camera, camcorder, video cassette recorder, etc.) is connected to your computer, and that the device is on. 2. In the WinDVD Creator main window, click on the Capture button. You see the Capture window.
Figure 15: Capture window
Window Area Capture button Preview window Input device list
Function Displays the Capture window. Allows you to preview the media content that you capture from outside devices or that you import from files. Shows a list of input devices that connect to your computer. Those devices allow you to capture video from the Plextor ConvertX, as well as from a television source, camera, or a digital camcorder. For each device, a control panel allows you to control the device. Displays the folder in which your media content is being saved. You can browse and change the folder where you are saving your files. This section also shows the amount of free space and used space on your hard drive, as well as the capture speed and the amount of time you have left to capture. This is where all your video, image, and audio clips are categorized. Each of the files you have captured is placed into its own section of this library. For instance, if you capture a screen shot, it is sent to the Image Library. If you capture a video clip, it is sent to the Video Library.

Video Encoder/ Decoder Compression Bit Rate (Kbps) Video Audio Video Record Time (Minutes) CD-R/ ReRW cordable DVD 107 N/A 141 666

Resolution

MPEG-1 (VCD) MPEG-2 (DVD-Video) MPEG-4 DivX

224, 128 224, 128

SIF Full D1 SIF Full D1 SIF Full D1 SIF
NOTE: SIF = 352 x 240 Full D1 = 720 x 480

Editing

In this section of WinDVD Creator you can trim your project, and add music, titles, and transitions to make your project look fantastic. To display the Edit window: In the WinDVD main window, click on the Edit button see the Edit window. You
Figure 17: WinDVD Creators Edit window

No. 1 2

Window Area Edit button Preview window
Function Displays the Edit window. View and listen to your media content. If your project is already arranged, you can preview it by pressing the Play button in the preview window. If you have already placed transitions into your storyboard, the preview window will also play them. Stores all your files for easy access when you are adding them to your project. Use to select a library: Video Library, Image Library, Audio Library, Transition Effects, and Title Effects. Can either be a storyboard or a timeline. This window shows how your project will run. You drag and drop items from the libraries to here. Switches between storyboard view and timeline view. In general, the storyboard view is for intermediate users, and the timeline view is for more advanced users.
Media library Library buttons Storyboard or timeline Storyboard/Timeline button
To use the Edit window to edit your project: 1. From the Media Library at the top-right section of the Edit window, select one of the libraries: video, image, audio, transition effects, or title. You see that library. 2. From the library, select the file you want to use, and drag and drop the file onto the storyboard. You can drag and drop a file anywhere on the storyboard. To move one clip in front of another, just drag and drop the new clip in front of the current clip. To rearrange the media clips, drag and drop clips until you are satisfied with the order.

Adjusting a Video Clip

To trim the length of a video clip: 1. In the timeline or storyboard at the bottom of the Edit window, select a video, then right-click. You see a pull-down menu with a selection for Video Manager.

Figure 18: Use sliders in Video Manager to trim video clips
No. Window Area Sliders Video cut tool Function Use to trim video to the desired length. Cuts video based on slider position.
2. Select Video Manager. You see the video cut tool and two sliders, one for the beginning position of the video and the other for the ending position. 3. Set the sliders, then click the video cut tool to the desired length. to trim the video clip 31
To divide a video clip into separate segments: 1. In the Edit windows video library, select the desired clip. 2. Right-click on the clip and select Show Video Scenes from the menu; or left-click on the clip, then click the Show video scenes button in the upper right corner of the video library. You see a window that lets you Auto Detect scene changes or make scene changes By Time. 3. Ensure Auto Detect is selected, then click the right Go arrow button. You see the clip automatically divided into several scenes according to changes in the video. This does not create new video clips, but only breaks the video into different segments. 4. To eliminate the divisions and merge the video sections into one clip again, click the Reset button.
Adding and Adjusting a Transition
To add a transition: 1. Browse through the Transition Effects library. 2. If desired, preview the transition by clicking on the Transitions icon. 3. Click on a the desired transition, then drag and drop the transition to the desired location on the storyboard. You place transitions in between clips. 4. To adjust the length of the transition, right-click on the transition on the storyboard. You see a pulldown menu with a selection for Video Manager. 5. Select Video Manager. You see a slider for the transition. You also see a check box that lets you reverse the transition effect. 6. Adjust the slider for the amount of time you want the transition to take. To reverse the effect, put a check mark in the Reverse box.
Adding Titles, Audio Effects, and Media Content
To add and adjust a title: From the Title Library, drag and drop a title to the desired location on the storyboard. Double-click on the title in the storyboard, then edit the title text. To format the title, select the text and change the color, alignment, and the font size as desired. Choose F to change the font, or C to change the color. To add an audio effect: From the Audio Library, drag and drop an audio file onto an existing cell on the storyboard. You can also add audio recorded from a CD, or even record audio from a microphone. To import more media content: In the Edit window, select the Import button, then select the desired files for importing. The files are automatically categorized as they are imported.

3. In the Burning Wizard Format window, choose a TV System. The TV systems are: NTSC: Most commonly used in North America and Japan. PAL: Used in European and Asian countries. 4. In the Volume Name of Disc text field, enter the name for your disc. 5. When you have filled out the Burning Wizard/Format window, click the Next button. You see the Select Media window.
Figure 21: Selecting the media for burning 6. In the Select Media window, choose how you want to burn your disc: Burn to Disc: Burns the CD or DVD now. You see the Device Setting window. In this window you can choose the device (such as the Plextor PX-504UF or PX-708A DVD writer) you want to burn to, the speed of the burning, and the number of copies. Then press the Start button to begin recording.
Figure 22: Device Setting window
Write content to hard disk for later burning: Saves the project in a set of files on your hard disk, allowing you to burn the project at a later time. With this option, choose a location to save your project, then press the Next button. The set of files and folders containing the project are automatically created on your hard disk, in a folder labeled IVI_DVD. Load content from hard disk to burn: Allows you to load a set of project files that you have previously saved on your hard disk and burn the project now. To take a project you have burned to your hard disk and burn it to a DVD or CD: Go the Project menu and select Load image to burn. In the Burning Wizard you see that the Load content from hard disk to burn button is selected. Browse and select the IVD_DVD folder, and press the Next button. You see the Device Setting window immediately. Choose the device you want to burn to, the speed of the burning, and the number of copies. Then press the Start button to begin recording. When burning is done, the burned disc is ejected and you see a window indicating the burn process is complete.

Compression Options

Together, the ConvertX and WinDVD Creator support many different MPEG-1, 2, and 4 and DivX compression profiles for incoming video. WinDVD Creator supports an expanded set of these formats for output, too. How much you can fit on a DVD or CD? Storage rates vary based on the capacity of the disc, frame size and selected resolution. See the tables on page 54 in Appendix A to help you decide what compression and media to use.

Profile Video Resolution Full-D1 Full-D1 Full-D1 SIF SIF Video Resolution FullD1 FullD1 SIF Video Target Bit Rate (Kbps) 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,Video Target Bit Rate (Kbps) 4,000 2,Total Data (MB/s) 0.52 0.39 0.26 0.20 0.10 Total Data (MB/s) 0.52 0.27 0.11 Data/ Minute (MB) 30.94 23.61 15.59 11.92 6.06 Data/ Minute (MB) 30.94 16.29 6.56 Time (min), 700 MB CD 22.72 29.77 45.10 58.96 115.92 Time (min), 700 MB CD 22.72 43.16 107.12 Time (min), 4.3 GB DVD 141.48 185.36 280.83 367.08 721.75 Time (min), 4.3 GB DVD 141.48 268.71 666.97

HQ GQ SP LP EP Profile

DivX Video Resolutions and Recording Times
Home Theater Home Theater LP Portable
Audio R, L Video S-Video Record Power RCA audio connectors. Red connector is right channel, white is left channel. RCA video connector for composite video S-Video connector Amber when capturing video Blue when AC adapter and USB cable are connected to the ConvertX and the computer is turned on. Input: 100-240 Vac Output: 9.0 Vdc, 750mA max. (ConvertX is operational at DC +8V min, +15V max.) CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped with your ConvertX. B Type 480 Mbps max (Hi-Speed) CAUTION: Use only the USB cable shipped with your ConvertX.

AC Adapter

Host Interface
USB Connector USB 2.0 transfers

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W/H/D) Weight 184 mm (W) x 32.4 (H) mm x 155 mm (D) 7.24" x 1.28" x 6.10" 525g (1.16 lb)

Environmental Conditions

Operating and Performance Guarantee Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Vibration, Operating Shock, Operating 5 to 40 degrees Celsius
20% to 80% (non-condensing) 40 to 60 degrees Celsius 20% to 80% (non-condensing) 2.0G0-Pk (5-300Hz), Sine sweep 5 minutes (Normal operation) 3.0G0-Pk (5-300Hz) 11msec, Sine sweep 10 sec interval (Normal operation) 8KV aerial discharge 4KV contact discharge (Normal operation) 50n (No damage) 5cm (Normal operation) Horizontal 15 degrees

Electrostatic Discharge

External Pressure (Ambient Air) Unimpeded Drop Height Operating Position
Approvals, Safety and EMC Standards

NOTE: Warranty validity is limited to that applicable in the location where the ConvertX was originally purchased.
If Youre Outside the U.S. or Canada
Note that the warranty and RMA policy only apply to the United States and Canada. If you are in South America, contact your dealer or reseller for all warranty and RMA claims.
burn to disc 39 burning CD 38 device setting window 39 DVD disc 38 options 39 select media window 39 burning wizard 38
.avi files 8.wcp files 21
ac adapter connecting 7, 14 power 56 add chapter mark 36 adding menus 23 air pressure specification 57 aspect ratio 53 audio adding 33 bit rate 53 compression 53 connector 6, 56 sampling rate 53 audio library 33 audio source, connecting to ConvertX 18 author button 23, 34, 35 author window 34 area functions 35 chapter mark 35 text insertion 35 authoring Disc Manager 41 process 34
capture copy protection and 50 Disc Manager 41 troubleshooting 50 capture button 24, 25 capture format, selecting 26, 43 capture profile, selecting 26, 43 capture size 52 capture window 24 capturing 23 dont launch other applications 27, 50 media 24 to hard disk 21 video 25 CD burning project on 23, 38 capacity 40 overview of creating 22 CD-ROM drive required 4, 51 CD-RW drive recommended 4 chapter board 35 chapter mark adding 36 author window 35 deleting 36 composite video
box contents of 5 shipping 63, 64
connecting 18 selecting 43 compression DivX 28 DivX examples 55 MPEG-MPEG-1 example 54 MPEG-MPEG-2 examples 54 MPEG-MPEG-4 examples 55 options 40 rate 28, 54, 55 specifications 52 computer changing 17 required 4, 51 configuration button 26 configuration, minimum 4, 51 connecting the ConvertX 14 connecting video and audio sources 17, 18 connector, power 7 connectors front-panel 6, 56 rear-panel 7, 56 control panel, ConvertX 26 ConvertX block diagram 1 controls 6 front panel 6 no power switch 15 rear panel 7 recognizing in Windows 15 copy protection 50
DDC 9V connector 7 delete chapter mark 36 device driver, installing 9
device manager button 16 device setting window 39 dimensions 56 DirectX installation 11 supplied on Plextor CD 4 support required 4, 51 disc capacity 28, 54, 55 Disc Manager 21, 22, 41, 42 choosing capture format 43 counters 43 DiscView 44 formatting DVD R/RW disc 42 formatting VR disc 42 requires DVDR or RW disc 41 selecting capture profile 43 selecting same video source as physical connection 43 selecting video qualities 43 selecting video source 43 selecting video standard 43 disc, finalizing 44 DiscView 41, 44 disk information 25 DivX compared to MPEG-compression rate 28 example recording times 55 Home Theater profile 52, 53, 55 playing files 8 Portable profile 52, 55 video capture 3 drivers, installing 14 drop height specification 57 DVD burning project on 23, 38 capacity 40 overview of creating 22 video recording 38 DVD on CD format 38
DVD on CD HQ format 38 DVDRW drive recommended 4, 51 DVD-video 28, 38

controls 6 indicators 6 functions, window area 37
edit button 23, 29, 30 edit window 30 areas 29 editing 23, 29 eject 47 Disc Manager 41 electrostatic discharge specification 57 EMC standards 58 environmental conditions 57
generating output 37 go arrow button 32 GOP structure 53
hard disk size 4, 51 hardware encoder 3 help make movie window 38 WinDVD player 47 Home Theater profile, DivX 52, 53, 55 host interface 56 humidity specification 57
features 3, 6 adding interactive 23 file formats 40.avi 8.wcp 21 file menu 47 file properties, viewing 33 finalizing DVD RW disc 44 format DVD 38 DVD on CD 38 DVD on CD HQ 38 SVCD 38 VCD 38 VR 38 format support, WinDVD Creator 59 format window 39 formatting DVD R/RW disc 42 frame rate 53 front-panel connectors 6, 56
image library 25 import button 23, 33 importing media 33 input connectors 17 device list 25 input format WinDVD Creator 59 installation ConvertX 9 failed 15 launching manually 15 troubleshooting 50 WinDVD Creator 19 WinDVD player 45 interface 51 host 56 system 51

USB 2.0 4, 56

NTSC 39, 52
library 25 library buttons 30 list of input devices 25 load content from hard disk 40
operating position 8, 57 operating system 15 required 4, 51 updates 4 options, burning 39
maintenance 49 make movie button 23, 37, 38 make movie window 37 media capturing 23, 24 editing 23 importing 33 media library 25, 30 memory, minimum 4, 51 menu theme, editing 36 menu, adding 23, 34 minimum configuration 4, 51 model 51 monitor required 4, 51 MPEG profile 52 specifications 52, 53 video capture 3 MPEG-1 compression rate 28 example recording times 54 MPEG-2 compression rate 28 example recording times 54 MPEG-4 compared to DivX 8 compression rate 28 example recording times 55 playing files 8 multiplexing 53
packing for shipment 64 PAL 39, 52 play 47 play button 30 preview 33 Plextor CD contents 5 Portable profile, DivX 52, 55 power connector 6, 7, 56 LED 6, 56 precautions 8 preview window 25, 30, 35, 38 Disc Manager 41 previewing a project 33 product model 51

CONTACT: Marianne Welch Welch Communications (408) 395-7363 info@welchcommunications.com Howard Wing, VP Sales and Marketing Plextor Corp. (510) 440-2104 hwing@plextor.com Plextor Selects Broadfield Distributing, Inc. to Expand Market for ConvertX and DVDR/RW Products Leading Video Distributor Will be Key in Launching the New ConvertX PX-M402U Plextor CES Booth, 22711R LAS VEGAS, NV - January 7, 2004 - Plextor Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, announced today that Broadfield Distributing, Inc., a leading distributor of video editing and production equipment in the U.S., will carry the Plextor ConvertX and DVDR/RW line of products in the United States. Through its network of more than 4,200 resellers, Broadfield Distributing will deliver ConvertX to dealers eager to provide their customers with the ability to archive their videos to MPEG-4/DivX and DVDR/RW drives to those who want the fastest write speeds currently available. "An affordable and easy-to-use solution for archiving high-quality video is finally here," said Gary Bettan, Vice President of Marketing at Broadfield Distributing. "The ConvertX PX-M402U provides the opportunity to offer our dealers an encoding solution that will support MPEG-1/VideoCD, MPEG-2/DVD as well as the highly anticipated MPEG-4 and DivX formats. Customers will be excited to have a solution that will provide up to 10 hours of editable video on a single DVD, and, of course, a super-fast DVDR/RW drive to burn the disc. Plextor is the complete solution!" Broadfield Distributing has more than 20 years experience in supplying video editing and production solutions to resellers, VARs and System Integrators throughout North America. The company serves a wide variety of dealers supplying users including corporate offices, religious organizations, production facilities, wedding and event videographers, classrooms and home video enthusiasts. In addition to the Plextor products, Broadfield Distributing offers numerous video and computer products from other leading manufacturers. Broadfield will offer the Plextor PX-708A and PX-708UF drives, the ConvertX PX-M401U, and, help launch the new ConvertX PX-M402U announced this week. "Broadfield Distributing has long been recognized as one of the leading wholesalers in the United States," said Dirk Peters, Director of Marketing and New Business Development at Plextor. "With their deep understanding of the video market, Broadfield immediately recognized the importance of adding Plextor to their strong line of products. We look forward to working with Broadfield as the video market adopts MPEG-4 as the standard for archiving high-quality video and authoring to DVD." ConvertX Digital Video Converter ConvertX allows users to capture video to their computer for editing, storing, and sharing. Users simply connect a video source-such as an analog or digital camcorder, DVD player, VCR, or television-to one of ConvertX's AV connections, which include RCA Composite Audio/Video Input, SVideo Input. ConvertX automatically converts the analog video into a digital format for editing, authoring, and recording on media. Video capture formats include MPEG-1 (VideoCD), MPEG-2, (DVD), MPEG-4, and DivX. ConvertX supports major international video broadcast standards, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, making it the ideal product for virtually any video source. ConvertX connects to host computers via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, ensuring that users get the highest possible video capture quality. Plextor PX-708A and PX-708UF DVDR/RW Drives The Plextor PX-708 is a highly versatile DVD/CD burner specifically designed to deliver high-quality recording performance. The drive gives users the ability to create, edit, and share customized DVDs and CDs using video, photos, audio, and data. A unique combination of Plextor features and technologies deliver unparalleled CD-R/RW recording reliability. Buffer Underrun Proof Technology prevents buffer underrun errors, so users can multi-task during a recording session. PoweRec is a sophisticated write strategy for stable recording at maximum speeds. VariRec allows adjustment of laser power to produce the highest quality audio recording possible. The PX-708A is an internal unit while the PX-708UF is an external FireWire and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device. About Broadfield Distributing, Inc. Based in long Island, New York, Broadfield Distributing is a leading distributor of video editing and production equipment dedicated to providing resellers with product information, technical support, pricing and an unprecedented online resource at www.broadfield.com with password protected pricing. About Plextor Plextor Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment for professionals, consumers, and enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley since 1990, Plextor has introduced generations of award-winning products, including optical drives for CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVDR/RW, as well as video capture devices. Plextor is privately owned by Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of advanced technology hardware and precision electronic equipment headquartered in Japan. ###

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