Plextor CONVERTX PX M402U User Manual

Model PX-M402U  
MPEG-1/2/4 AND DivX® DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER  
FOR USB 2.0 INTERFACE  
INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL  
FEBRUARY 2004  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Model Number: PX-M402U  
Trade Name: PLEXTOR  
Responsible Party: PLEXTOR Corp.  
Address: 48383 Fremont Blvd, Suite 120, Fremont, CA 94538-6509, USA  
Telephone Number: 510-440-2000  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS  
STATEMENT  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department  
of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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Table of Contents  
1. Getting Started ..............................................................................1  
About this Manual...........................................................................1  
Meet Your ConvertX.......................................................................1  
What You Can Do with the ConvertX.........................................2  
Features of the Plextor ConvertX................................................3  
What You Need to Use the ConvertX .............................................4  
What's in the Box ............................................................................5  
ConvertX Features and Controls .....................................................6  
Front Panel ..................................................................................6  
Rear Panel ...................................................................................7  
A Word about MPEG-4 and DivX..................................................8  
Precautions......................................................................................8  
2. Installing Your ConvertX.............................................................9  
Install the ConvertX Video Converter.............................................9  
Installing the ConvertX Device Driver........................................9  
Install the ConvertX Drivers .....................................................14  
Turning the ConvertX On and Off ............................................15  
Don’t Forget to Register! ..........................................................15  
If the Installation Failed ............................................................15  
Make Sure the ConvertX Is Recognized ...................................15  
Troubleshoot Other Devices......................................................17  
Changing to Another Computer ................................................17  
Connect the Video Input to the ConvertX.....................................17  
3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator .............................19  
Install the WinDVD Creator 2 Software .......................................19  
Startup ...........................................................................................20  
Understanding the Task Window..................................................20  
Overview of Creating a Personalized CD or DVD Disc ...............22  
Capturing.......................................................................................24  
Capturing Video ........................................................................25  
Recording Time and Disc Capacity...........................................28  
Editing...........................................................................................29  
Adjusting a Video Clip..............................................................31  
Adding and Adjusting a Transition ...........................................32  
Adding Titles, Audio Effects, and Media Content ....................33  
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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 Plextor’s RMA Department.................................... 63  
Packing Your ConvertX............................................................ 64  
Shipping Your ConvertX to Plextor.......................................... 64  
Appendix C: Warranty................................................................... 65  
If You’re Outside the U.S. or Canada........................................... 66  
Index................................................................................................. 67  
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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 you—and keep you—on 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 Plextor’s 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  
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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 Creator2 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 production—just what you’d  
expect from Plextor.  
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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.  
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Section 1. Getting Started  
What You Need to Use the ConvertX  
What You Need:  
Computer: Pentium® III, 800-MHz CPU or faster. (Pentium 4, 1.6-  
GHz 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 computer’s 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  
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What's in the Box  
Check the contents of the box. You should have:  
ConvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter  
AC adapter (100–240 V) and power cord  
USB 2.0 cable  
Set of audio/video (A/V) cables  
S-Video cable  
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual  
Plextor CD with:  
Plextor ConvertX USB device driver  
InterVideo® WinDVD Creator2 and WinDVD5 player  
software  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader  
PDF of French-language users manual  
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ConvertX Features and Controls  
Before proceeding, become familiar with the controls and features of  
your ConvertX.  
Front Panel  
Figure 2: Front panel of the ConvertX PX-M402U  
Digital Video Converter  
Connector or  
Indicator  
Function  
1
Audio  
Audio connector: Connect audio input  
here, using the RCA audio-video  
cables. The red connector is the right-  
hand stereo channel  
2
3
Video  
Video connector: Connect composite  
video here, using the RCA A/V cable.  
S-Video connector: If S-Video is  
available, connect it here using the  
S-Video cable.  
S-Video  
4
5
Record  
Power  
Recording indicator LED: Amber when  
converting video from analog to  
digital.  
Power LED: Blue when the AC  
adapter and USB cable are connected  
and the computer is turned on.  
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Rear Panel  
Figure 3: Rear panel of the ConvertX PX-M402U  
Digital Video Converter  
Connector  
DC 9V  
Function  
1
Power connector: Connect the AC  
adapter here. The unit has an  
automatic power switch controlled by  
the USB cable from the PC. When the  
PC power is on, the ConvertX power  
is also on.  
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter  
shipped with your ConvertX.  
2
USB 2.0  
USB 2.0 connector: Connect your  
USB cable here.  
CAUTION: Use only the USB cable  
shipped with your ConvertX.  
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A Word about MPEG-4 and DivX  
Together, this version of the ConvertX and WinDVD Creator support  
two types of MPEG-4 compression:  
Real-time MPEG-4 compression, with file extension .avi, is  
supported by the ConvertX.  
DivX compression, with file extension .avi, is also supported by the  
ConvertX.  
The ConvertX hardware encoder can capture video and compress it  
using MPEG-4 or DivX, saving valuable space on your hard disk. You  
can play this MPEG-4 and DivX video and view it on your computer  
using the WinDVD 5 player or other software. You can even edit it or  
convert it into another format by using WinDVD Creator.  
DivX compressed video is a popular format for sharing files on the  
Internet. DivX files are playable with Windows Media Player with a  
available on the Internet  
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.  
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2. Installing Your ConvertX  
Here’s how to install your ConvertX.  
Install the ConvertX Video Converter  
Before installation, Plextor highly recommends that you get the latest  
updates available for your computer’s operating system. Current service  
packs and critical updates are available from  
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.  
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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 don’t 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  
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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 don’t  
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 don’t see the installer screen right away, use  
Windows Explorer to navigate to the CD or DVD drive, and double-  
click 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.  
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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  
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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.  
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Install the ConvertX Drivers  
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the next steps of this procedure, you will be  
installing driver files into your computer. You’ll see the “Found New  
Hardware” window more than once, and you may feel like you’re seeing  
the same dialog over and over again. This is normal. You don’t 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 computer’s 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.)  
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Turning the ConvertX On and Off  
Note that there’s 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.  
Don’t Forget to Register!  
Don’t forget to register your ConvertX! In the Plextor Application  
Installer, select Register Your ConvertX and follow the prompts.  
Registration means you’ll stay abreast of valuable information about  
new features, updated drivers, and more.  
If the Installation Failed  
If the ConvertX installation failed, check for these causes:  
Make sure you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP. The  
ConvertX won’t work with Windows 95, 98, 98SE, or Windows Me.  
You need to upgrade your computer’s operating system to Windows  
2000 or Windows XP.  
Launch the installation manually: If you have to launch the  
installation manually, look on the Plextor CD and double-click the  
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U.exe file.  
Make sure the ConvertX is recognized. See “Make Sure the  
ConvertX Is Recognized” below.  
Troubleshoot other devices. (See “Troubleshoot Other Devices” on  
page 17.  
Make Sure the ConvertX Is Recognized  
After installation, you may want to make sure the ConvertX is  
recognized by your computer. To check whether it is recognized:  
To see if the ConvertX is recognized in Windows:  
1. In Windows XP or 2000, go to Start | Settings | Control Panel.  
2. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon. You see the System  
Properties window.  
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3. In System Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click on the  
Device Manager button. You see the Device Manager.  
4. Locate the icon for Sound, video and game controllers, and click the  
+ sign next to it to expand the entry list.  
5. Look for an entry for Plextor ConvertX M402U A/V Capture.  
NOTE: You won’t see the Plextor ConvertX icon unless the ConvertX is  
connected to your PC.  
Figure 11: Device Manager shows the ConvertX device  
6. If Sound, video and game controllers are listed and do not have a  
yellow diamond with an exclamation point, but you do not see the  
Plextor ConvertX icon listed among the devices, contact our  
Technical Support group at 1-800-886-3935, or e-mail us at  
[email protected] for help troubleshooting.  
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7. If the ConvertX does not operate even though 1) the sound, audio  
and game controllers are listed and do not have a yellow diamond  
with an exclamation point, and 2) the Plextor ConvertX device is  
listed, in Device Manager double-click the Plextor ConvertX device  
and then select the Remove button. Then restart your computer. The  
computer will automatically perform another hardware scan and this  
time it should install the digital video converter correctly.  
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 Microsoft’s  
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.  
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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  
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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 don’t 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.  
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9. Accept the default program folder as the location where the setup  
program will add WinDVD Creator’s 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.  
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Figure 13. WinDVD Creator task window  
No.  
1
Window Area  
Create new  
project  
Function  
Brings up an Untitled WinDVD Creator  
main window for you to create a new  
project. See page 22.  
2
3
4
5
Open existing  
project  
Lets you bring up the WinDVD Creator  
main window with a project you’ve  
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.  
Create CD/DVD  
with existing  
video file  
Capture video  
into hard disk  
Record video  
directly to DVD  
disc  
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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 Creator’s main window  
No.  
1
Window Area  
Task buttons  
Function  
Capture, Edit, Author, and Make Movie.  
These buttons lead you into the four  
steps you’ll perform to create a CD or  
DVD.  
2
3
Help  
Disc Manager  
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.)  
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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. It’s not  
a complete reference. For more details on all the exciting features of  
WinDVD Creator, look in that application’s Help menu.  
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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  
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No.  
1
Window Area  
Capture  
Function  
Displays the Capture window.  
button  
2
3
Preview  
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.  
Input device  
list  
4
5
Disk  
information  
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.  
Media library  
Capturing Video  
To use the Capture window to capture video content:  
1. To record video, make sure the TV, VCR, or other input device is  
connected to the ConvertX, and use the device’s controls to begin  
playing video.  
2. From the device list on the top-right section of WinDVD Creator’s  
Capture window, select the input device you are using. You see a  
control panel that allows you to control input from the device. (The  
control panel will be different depending upon which device you are  
using.)  
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Figure 16: Control panel for the Plextor ConvertX  
No.  
1
Window Area  
Record  
Function  
Starts and stops recording.  
button  
2
Configuration  
button  
Displays the configuration window for this  
device.  
3. In the control panel, use the configuration button  
to get to tabs  
and menus that let you change the settings for capture:  
In the Record tab, select a Format and a Profile for capture. See  
page 28 for an overview of the formats and profiles, and see  
page 54 for details of the video resolution and recording time for  
each ConvertX capture profile.  
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In the Device Control tab, select the Video Source (S-Video or  
Composite) you have connected to the ConvertX. You can also  
select the Video Standard; set this to match the type of video  
that is coming into the ConvertX. (In general, NTSC is the TV  
standard used in North America and Japan, while PAL is used in  
Europe and South America. SECAM is used in France, Eastern  
Europe, and some African nations.)  
Use the Video Qualities tab to change the characteristics of the  
video you capture. (To begin, you can leave these characteristics  
set at their default values, and change them if your video is  
consistently too dark, too light, too contrasty, etc.)  
4. Press the Record button  
on WinDVD Creator’s on-screen control  
panel. You see the video in the preview window. In the disk  
information area you can see the free and used areas of your hard  
disk changing as video is recorded.  
IMPORTANT: If you don’t seem to be getting any video in the preview  
window, make sure you have used the Device Control tab to select the  
same Video Source (S-Video or composite) that matches the physical  
connection to the ConvertX.  
CAUTION: Do not attempt to launch other applications while capturing.  
Video data may be corrupted if CPU usage approaches 100 percent.  
5. When you have obtained the desired video, stop the recording by  
pressing the Record button  
again. Recording stops, and you see  
your video file in the media library (for video, this is the video  
library) located in the bottom-right section of the Capture window.  
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Recording Time and Disc Capacity  
The table below summarizes the recording capacity and time available  
with the ConvertX. (Video record times may vary, depending on the  
selected bit rate, frame size and disc capacity. For more details about  
recording times and capacities, see page 54 in Appendix A.)  
Video Encoder/  
Decoder  
Compression  
Bit Rate (Kbps)  
Video Record  
Time (Minutes)  
Video  
Audio  
CD-R/  
RW  
Re-  
Reso-  
lution  
cord-  
able  
DVD  
MPEG-1 (VCD)  
1,150  
224  
80  
N/A  
SIF  
MPEG-2  
(DVD-Video)  
6000 – 224  
2000  
12 – 27 79 –  
169  
Full D1  
– SIF  
MPEG-4  
DivX  
4000 – 224,  
22 –  
115  
141 –  
721  
Full D1  
– SIF  
700  
128  
4000 – 224,  
768 128  
22 –  
107  
141 –  
666  
Full D1  
– SIF  
NOTE:  
SIF = 352 x 240  
Full D1 = 720 x 480  
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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 Creator’s Edit window  
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No.  
1
Window Area  
Edit  
Function  
Displays the Edit window.  
button  
2
Preview 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.  
3
4
5
Media library  
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.  
Library buttons  
Storyboard or  
timeline  
6
Storyboard/Timeline Switches between storyboard view  
button  
and timeline view. In general, the  
storyboard view is for intermediate  
users, and the timeline view is for  
more advanced users.  
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.  
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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.  
1
Window Area  
Sliders  
Function  
Use to trim video to the desired  
length.  
2
Cuts video based on slider position.  
Video cut tool  
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  
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To divide a video clip into separate segments:  
1. In the Edit window’s 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 Transition’s  
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.  
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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.  
Previewing Your Project  
To preview your entire CD or DVD project:  
In the storyboard, select a scene where you want to begin the  
preview. Then in the Edit window’s preview window, select the Play  
button  
. You see project played, so you can see if the video is  
playing properly and if the transitions and other effects are in the  
correct spots.  
Viewing File Properties  
To view the file properties of the media content in your media  
library:  
In the Edit window, select the Media Library of your choice, right-  
click on the file you choose, and select Properties from the pulldown  
menu.  
Saving Your Project  
To save your project before continuing:  
Select the Project menu at the top of the window, then choose Save  
Project As, and enter the path and filename.  
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Creating  
Creating means using the Author window to add an interactive menu for  
your CD or DVD project. You can add a play button and a chapter menu  
for easy scrolling through your CD or DVD. You can also add a  
background image that can give a theme to your DVD.  
To display the Author window:  
In the WinDVD Creator main window, click on the Author  
button  
. You see the Author window.  
Figure 19: WinDVD Creator’s Author window  
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No.  
1
Window Area  
Author button  
Function  
Displays the Author window.  
2
3
Preview  
window  
The top-left section of the Author window  
is the preview window. You can edit the  
theme here.  
Theme library  
Chapter board  
The top-right section is the Theme  
Library. Here you can select a theme for  
your project. This section automatically  
adds a play button and a chapter menu to  
your project. When you double-click on a  
thumbnail of a theme, you see a preview  
in the preview window.  
4
The bottom of the Author window is the  
Chapter Board. WinDVD Creator  
automatically creates a chapter for each  
cell. So the number of clips will determine  
the number of chapters unless you  
remove the chapter marks.  
5
6
Text insertion  
Chapter mark  
Click once to select text insertion mode,  
then put the cursor in the Preview window  
to add text to the menu.  
These mark the chapters of your project.  
You can add chapter marks or delete  
them.  
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Deleting a Chapter Mark  
To delete a chapter mark:  
1. In the Chapter Board at the bottom of the Author window, right-click  
on the chapter you wish to remove. You see the Delete Chapter Mark  
text box.  
2. Click to delete the chapter mark.  
When you remove a chapter mark from the chapter list, subsequent  
chapters are automatically reordered. If you want only a certain number  
of chapters in your project, just delete the chapter marks that you don’t  
want.  
NOTE: Only the chapter mark is deleted. The file remains.  
Whether or not there are chapter marks between clips, all clips remain  
where they are unless you choose to move or delete them.  
Adding a Chapter Mark  
To add a chapter mark to a video clip:  
Right-click on the clip and select Add Chapter Mark.  
This lets you recover if you accidentally delete a chapter mark that you  
wanted to keep.  
Editing a Menu Theme  
To edit a menu theme in your project:  
1. In the Theme Library at the upper right of the Author window,  
browse through the library and find the best menu theme that will go  
with your project.  
2. Double-click on the theme. You see the menu theme in the Preview  
window.  
3. In the Preview window, double-click on the menu theme to edit it.  
You can add music, change the background, move or change the  
buttons, and more.  
To add text to the menu, select the text insertion button  
Chapter Board.  
in the  
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Sharing  
This is the final step in making your DVD. This is where you select the  
Make Movie button and choose the format you want to use for your  
DVD project. You can choose what type of television standard to use,  
and you can supply a name for your DVD.  
To display the Make Movie window:  
In the WinDVD Creator main window, click on the Make Movie  
button  
. You see the Make Movie window.  
Figure 20: WinDVD Creator’s Make Movie window  
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No.  
1
Window Area  
Make Movie  
button  
Function  
Displays the Make Movie window.  
2
Preview  
window  
The top-left section of the Make Movie  
window is the preview window. Here you  
preview your project as it is being burned,  
ensuring that it is properly displaying and  
playing.  
3
4
Burning wizard  
Help  
The top-right section is the Burning  
Wizard, which provides a step-by-step  
procedure for burning your project onto  
CD or DVD.  
The bottom of the window gives detailed  
help about the burning process.  
Burning a Disc  
To burn your project onto a CD or DVD disc:  
1. Insert a blank CD or DVD disc in your CD or DVD drive.  
2. In the Make Movie window’s Burning Wizard, choose a Format for  
output. The formats are:  
DVD (1 hour) and DVD (2 hour): High quality sound and  
video content, with a specified length of video content.  
VR: DVD-Video Recording. Allows some editing of a the disc  
after burning. The ConvertX supports output to drives that  
support DVD-VR or DVD+VR. For this format, use a rewritable  
(DVD-RW or DVD+RW) disc in the burner.  
DVD on CD HQ: High quality video and sound on a CD  
holding up to 650-700 megabytes.  
DVD on CD: Compressed video and sound on a CD holding up  
to 650-700 megabytes.  
SVCD: Holds up to a maximum of 650-700 megabytes of video  
content. A better version of VCD, SVCD is used primarily in  
European and Asian countries.  
VCD: Video Compact Disc. Uses MPEG compression and can  
display full motion video and sound. Holds up to a maximum of  
74 minutes or 80 minutes of video content on a 650- and 700-  
megabyte CD, respectively.  
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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  
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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.  
Saving to a File  
You don’t need to save your project to a DVD or CD. You can simply  
save it to any of a host of file formats for sharing.  
To save to a file, in WinDVD Creator go to Tools | Output to File  
and select a file format.  
You see a full list of the output file formats available with WinDVD  
Creator, as well as the parameters and details for all formats.  
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Disc Manager  
Disc Manager lets you capture video directly onto a recordable DVD  
disc, without going through WinDVD Creator’s main window.  
Figure 23. Disc Manager window  
No.  
1
Window Area  
Preview  
Function  
View and listen to your media content.  
window  
2
3
Video library  
Capture  
Import directly from the video library.  
Capture video from external devices such  
as a camcorder or VCR.  
4
Tools  
Perform a quick format or a full format of  
the recordable or rewritable DVD disc.  
Select a background theme.  
Ejects or loads the DVD±R/RW disc.  
Shows the contents of the disc.  
5
6
7
Authoring  
Eject  
DiscView  
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Disc Manager is ideal for recording video directly from your TV set to a  
DVD, or for archiving videotapes in a one-step operation.  
Capturing Directly to a DVD Disc  
You can capture video directly to a recordable or rewritable DVD disc.  
This is especially useful for capturing video using a digital video (DV)  
device, a capture card, or a web camera; or for copying VHS tapes to a  
DVD. With a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc, use Disc Manager’s DVD  
(VR) format for real-time recording.  
NOTE: Commercially pressed DVDs are copy protected, so you can’t  
record them.  
To capture video directly to recordable or rewritable DVD disc:  
1. Make sure you have a rewritable DVD drive (such as the Plextor  
PX-708A or PX-708UF) installed in or connected to your computer.  
2. Launch Disc Manager by selecting it from the upper right corner of  
the WinDVD Creator main window (or from the Task Manager  
window). You see the Disc Manager window, with DiscView at the  
bottom.  
3. Insert a recordable or rewritable DVD disc into the drive.  
(Depending on your drive’s capabilities, you can use a DVD+R or  
+RW disc, or a DVD-R or -RW disc.) If you’re using an RW disc,  
you are asked if you want to format the disc as a VR disc.  
4. Click Yes to format the disc. (Always choose Yes if you are using an  
RW disc.) You see a choice of formatting options.  
5. Choose a format option.  
If you know the disc is blank, you can usually choose a quick  
format.  
If you know the disc has data on it, you’ll need to erase it with a  
full format.  
You can also give the disc a name. Then click OK. You see a  
message indicating the disc is being formatted, then a message  
indicating the disc is being loaded. Finally you see the Disc Manager  
window with a blank screen in the DiscView area at the bottom.  
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6. Start the video source: camcorder, TV, videocassette player, etc., and  
in the Disc Manager window click Capture. You see the control  
panel for the capture device.  
7. In the control window, use the configuration button  
parameters for recording:  
to set the  
In the Record tab, select a Format and a Profile for capture. See  
page 28 for an overview of the formats and profiles, and see  
page 54 for details of the video resolution and recording time for  
each ConvertX capture profile.  
In the Device Control tab, select the Video Source (S-Video or  
Composite) you have connected to the ConvertX. You can also  
select the Video Standard; set this to match the type of video  
that is coming into the ConvertX. (In general, NTSC is the TV  
standard used in North America and Japan, while PAL is used in  
Europe and South America. SECAM is used in France, Eastern  
Europe, and some African nations.)  
NOTE: If you want to change the output format, go to Tools |  
Start-Up Wizard | Format and select NTSC or PAL. NTSC output  
is the default.  
You can use the Video Qualities tab to change the  
characteristics of the video you capture. (To begin, you can  
leave these set at their default values, and change them if your  
video is consistently too dark, too light, too contrasty, etc.)  
8. To record video, press the Record button  
on this device’s on-  
screen control panel. During recording, you can see a counter  
showing the time of recording. You can also see a counter showing  
the remaining capacity of the disc.  
IMPORTANT: If you don’t seem to be getting any video in the preview  
window, make sure you have used the Device Control tab to select the  
Video Source (S-Video or composite) that matches the physical  
connection to the ConvertX.  
CAUTION: Do not attempt to launch other applications while recording.  
Video data may be corrupted if CPU usage approaches 100 percent.  
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Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator  
9. To stop recording, press the Record button  
again. You see a  
window that indicates the disc content is being updated; then  
recording stops, and you see the Disc Manager preview window  
blank again.  
10. You can continue recording and stopping, or you can simply let the  
entire video record onto the disc. The DiscView windows show the  
scenes on the disc. You can also use the Video Library button to  
import other video clips, and the Authoring button to bring a theme  
(double-click on the theme) as a background in the preview window.  
11. If you are using an RW disc, when you are done recording, use the  
up arrow, then select Tools and Finalize.  
12. Then use the Eject button to eject the disc. The recorded DVD is  
playable with WinDVD 5 and on most modern commercial set-top  
DVD players.  
Where to Go from Here  
This chapter has shown some simple procedures for capturing, editing,  
creating and sharing your audiovisual creations. For more in-depth  
information, consult WinDVD Creator’s Help files. And don’t be afraid  
to experiment—you’ll learn more by doing than any manual or help file  
could possibly teach you.  
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4. Using the WinDVD Player  
InterVideo's WinDVD 5 is a simple-to-use DVD player that combines  
all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD  
player. It also has full VCD 2.0 and MPEG-4 support, full precision  
video decode, and a choice of user interfaces and video display options.  
Used with your ConvertX, the WinDVD player lets you play all kinds of  
media: commercial CDs and DVDs, MPEG-4 video CDs, and especially  
the CDs and DVDs created with WinDVD Creator. The WinDVD  
player automatically determines the type of disc in your DVD drive and  
uses the correct playback method.  
Install the WinDVD 5 Software  
To install the WinDVD player software:  
1. Turn ON your computer system.  
2. Make sure that all applications are turned off.  
3. Insert the ConvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You  
see the Plextor Application Installer screen.  
4. Select the WinDVD button. You see the WinDVD Setup screen.  
5. Click Next. You see the License Agreement.  
6. Page down to read the entire License Agreement, then click Yes. If  
you still see the License Agreement, 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.)  
You see the Destination path screen.  
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Section 4. Using the WinDVD Player  
8. Accept the default destination path proposed by the setup program  
and click Next. You see the Select Program Folder screen.  
9. Accept the default program folder as the location where the setup  
program will add WinDVD player’s icons, or enter the name of  
another folder. Then click Next. The setup program installs  
WinDVD player, a process that can take a few minutes. When the  
installation is completed, you see the a File Types Association  
screen, asking if you want to associate certain file types with  
WinDVD Player.  
10. If you want WinDVD Player to automatically play DVD Video and  
Movie files, leave the check marks in the boxes and click Next. (You  
may see a Third Party Application Setup window, asking if you want  
to install Microsoft HTML Help. If so, click Next to install  
Microsoft HTML Help.) When the installation is completed, you see  
the Setup Complete screen.  
11. Click Finish. The installation is complete, and you can launch the  
WinDVD player.  
Launch the WinDVD Player  
To launch the WinDVD player:  
Click the InterVideo WinDVD 5 icon on your desktop.  
-or-  
Select Start | Programs | InterVideo WinDVD  
| InterVideo WinDVD 5.  
-or-  
Insert a CD or DVD to launch the player automatically.  
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Section 4. Using the WinDVD Player  
Use the WinDVD Controls  
Once WinDVD is launched and active, use the controls shown on the  
WinDVD panel to navigate. Note that not all options are available with  
all CD and DVD titles; if a WinDVD feature is not available with a  
particular title, it is grayed out and inaccessible.  
Figure 24: WinDVD plays CDs, DVDs, and media files  
No.  
1
Window Area  
File menu  
Function  
Opens the File window, letting you select  
files for playing.  
2
Help  
Shows controls and step-by-step  
operation.  
3
4
Play (Enter)  
Subpanel  
Plays current selection.  
Shows choice of several subpanels and  
menus.  
5
Eject  
Ejects the disc.  
The illustration shows key WinDVD controls. For an explanation of all  
controls, select the WinDVD Help menu.  
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
This chapter explains maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for  
your ConvertX.  
With proper maintenance, you can prevent problems. If trouble arises,  
you can often solve many simple problems on your own, rather than  
wait for assistance from a Plextor representative.  
Upgrading Your ConvertX  
Periodically, Plextor makes available updates for the operating program  
of the ConvertX. Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your  
digital video converter, please make sure to visit our web site at  
program.  
To obtain the latest operating program for your ConvertX:  
2. Look for the upgrade in the Support area, on the Downloads page.  
There is a description of the latest software program revision and its  
intended use.  
3. Download the program to the computer that you are using with the  
ConvertX.  
To upgrade the ConvertX operating program:  
1. First, locate the executable file (it ends in “.exe”) that you  
downloaded from Plextor’s web site.  
2. Run the executable file by using Windows Explorer to double-click  
on the file.  
Accept all defaults by continuing to click on the Next button until  
you see a message indicating the update has completed.  
3. Restart your system.  
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Section 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting Hints  
Use these hints if you have problems with installation or capture.  
Problems with Installation  
If you have problems during or right after installation of your ConvertX,  
use these hints to help solve the problem:  
First, make sure to update your version of Windows using  
Microsoft’s Windows Update.  
Also, visit the Plextor web site to find other tips to help find and  
solve the problem.  
Problems with Capture  
Make sure you are using a USB 2.0 connection. USB 1.1 is not fast  
enough to reliably capture video.  
You may need to shut down other applications while recording.  
Video data may be corrupted if CPU usage approaches 100 percent.  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
ConvertX Specifications  
Product Name  
Plextor ConvertX  
Product Type  
MPEG-1/2/4 and DivX Digital Video  
Converter  
Product Model  
PX-M402U  
System Interface  
Hi-Speed USB 2.0  
Minimum System Requirements  
Computer  
Pentium III, 800-MHz CPU (minimum);  
Pentium 4, 1.6-GHz or faster CPU  
suggested  
Minimum Memory  
Hard Disk Size  
Interface  
256 MB or higher  
10 GB free space preferred  
Hi-Speed USB 2.0  
Operating System  
Monitor  
Windows XP, 2000  
Resolution: 1024 x 768, 24-bit color  
Video Graphics Card  
Windows-compatible 24-bit color capability  
with DirectX support  
Sound Card  
CD Drives  
Windows-compatible sound card with  
48-kHz playback  
CD-ROM drive: For software installation.  
CD-RW drive: Recommended  
DVD+RW or DVD-RW drive: Recommended  
DirectX Support  
DirectX 9.0b or later required (supplied by  
WinDVD Creator)  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
MPEG Specifications  
Video Compression  
MPEG-1: ISO/IEC11172-2  
MPEG-2: ISO/IEC13818-2  
MPEG-4: ISO/IEC14496-2  
DivX: Home Theater, Portable profiles  
Video Bit Rate  
MPEG-1: 1.15Mbps (CBR)  
MPEG-2: 2Mbps-6Mbps (VBR)  
MPEG-4: 7Kbps-4Mbps (VBR)  
DivX: 768Kbps and 4Mbps (VBR)  
MPEG Profile  
MPEG-1  
MPEG-2: Main Program @ Main Level  
MPEG-4: Simple Profile @ L3  
Video Capture Size  
MPEG-1: SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;  
352 x 288, PAL (VCD)  
MPEG-2:  
ƒ SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;  
352 x 288, PAL (EP)  
ƒ Half D1: 352 x 480, NTSC;  
352 x 576, PAL (SP, LP)  
ƒ Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC;  
720 x 576, PAL (HQ, GQ)  
MPEG-4:  
ƒ SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;  
352 x 288, PAL (LP, EP)  
ƒ Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC;  
720 x 576, PAL (HQ, GQ, SP)  
DivX  
ƒ SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;  
352 x 288, PAL (Portable)  
ƒ Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC;  
720 x 576, PAL (Home Theater)  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
MPEG Specifications (continued)  
Aspect Ratio  
Frame Rate  
Audio Bit Rate  
MPEG-1: 1.0950 (NTSC), 0.9157 (PAL)  
MPEG-2, 4, DivX: 4:3 (All modes)  
29.97 (NTSC), 25 (PAL, SECAM)  
NOTE: PAL, SECAM=PAL  
224 Kbps 16-bit stereo  
128 Kbps* 16-bit stereo  
*MPEG-4 SP, LP, EP and DivX Portable  
Audio Compression  
PCM (The capture application converts PCM  
data to MPEG-1 Layer II)  
Audio Sampling  
Frequency  
44.1 kHz 16-bit stereo  
48 kHz 16-bit stereo  
Multiplexing  
Elementary stream  
GOP Structure  
MPEG-1: IBBP  
MPEG-2: IBBP  
MPEG-4: IP  
DivX: IP  
Video Input Signal  
NTSC, PAL, SECAM  
NTSC, PAL  
Video Output Format  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Example Video Resolution and Recording Times  
Legend:  
HQ = High quality  
GQ = Good quality  
SP = Standard quality  
LP = Long play quality  
EP = Extended play quality  
NOTE: Video recording times can vary depending on the video source.  
Actual bit rates can vary from the target bit rate, depending on how much  
motion is in a video.  
MPEG-1 Video Resolutions and Recording Times  
Pro-  
file  
Video  
Reso-  
lution  
Video  
Target  
Bit  
Total  
Data  
Data/  
Minute (min),  
Time  
Time  
(min),  
(MB/s)  
(MB)  
700 MB 4.3 GB  
Rate  
CD  
DVD  
(Kbps)  
VCD  
SIF  
1,150  
0.17  
10.06  
69.86  
434.94  
MPEG-2 Video Resolutions and Recording Times  
Pro-  
Video  
Reso-  
lution  
Video  
Target  
Bit  
Total  
Data/  
Time  
Time  
(min),  
file  
Data  
Minute (min),  
(MB/s)  
(MB)  
700 MB 4.3 GB  
Rate  
CD  
DVD  
(Kbps)  
HQ  
GQ  
SP  
LP  
Full-D1 6,000  
Full-D1 4,500  
0.76  
0.58  
0.39  
0.27  
0.27  
45.59  
34.60  
23.61  
16.29  
16.29  
15.42  
20.32  
29.77  
43.16  
43.16  
96.02  
126.50  
185.36  
268.71  
268.71  
1/2 D1  
1/2 D1  
SIF  
3,000  
2,000  
2,000  
EP  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Example Video Resolution and Recording Times (continued)  
MPEG-4 Video Resolutions and Recording Times  
Pro-  
file  
Video  
Reso-  
lution  
Video  
Target  
Bit  
Total  
Data  
(MB/s)  
Data/  
Minute (min),  
(MB)  
Time  
Time  
(min),  
700 MB 4.3 GB  
Rate  
CD  
DVD  
(Kbps)  
HQ  
GQ  
SP  
LP  
Full-D1 4,000  
Full-D1 3,000  
Full-D1 2,000  
0.52  
0.39  
0.26  
0.20  
0.10  
30.94  
23.61  
15.59  
11.92  
6.06  
22.72  
29.77  
45.10  
58.96  
115.92  
141.48  
185.36  
280.83  
367.08  
721.75  
SIF  
SIF  
1,500  
700  
EP  
DivX Video Resolutions and Recording Times  
Pro-  
file  
Video Video  
Reso- Target  
lution Bit  
Rate  
Total  
Data  
(MB/s)  
Data/  
Minute (min),  
Time  
Time  
(min),  
(MB)  
30.94  
16.29  
6.56  
700 MB 4.3 GB  
CD  
DVD  
(Kbps)  
Home  
The-  
ater  
Home  
The-  
ater LP  
Port-  
able  
Full-  
D1  
4,000  
2,000  
768  
0.52  
0.27  
0.11  
22.72  
141.48  
Full-  
D1  
43.16  
268.71  
666.97  
SIF  
107.12  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Front Panel  
Audio R, L  
RCA audio connectors. Red connector is  
right channel, white is left channel.  
Video  
RCA video connector for composite video  
S-Video connector  
S-Video  
Record  
Power  
Amber when capturing video  
Blue when AC adapter and USB cable are  
connected to the ConvertX and the computer  
is turned on.  
Power  
AC Adapter  
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.  
Host Interface  
USB Connector  
B Type  
USB 2.0 transfers  
480 Mbps max (Hi-Speed)  
CAUTION: Use only the USB cable shipped  
with your ConvertX.  
Dimensions and Weight  
Dimensions (W/H/D)  
184 mm (W) x 32.4 (H) mm x 155 mm (D)  
7.24" x 1.28" x 6.10"  
Weight  
525g (1.16 lb)  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Environmental Conditions  
Operating and  
5 to 40 degrees Celsius  
Performance Guarantee  
Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Storage Temperature  
Storage Humidity  
20% to 80% (non-condensing)  
–40 to 60 degrees Celsius  
20% to 80% (non-condensing)  
Vibration, Operating  
2.0G0-Pk (5-300Hz), Sine sweep 5 minutes  
(Normal operation)  
Shock, Operating  
3.0G0-Pk (5-300Hz) 11msec,  
Sine sweep 10 sec interval  
(Normal operation)  
Electrostatic Discharge  
±8KV aerial discharge  
±4KV contact discharge  
(Normal operation)  
External Pressure  
(Ambient Air)  
50n (No damage)  
Unimpeded Drop Height 5cm (Normal operation)  
Operating Position Horizontal ± 15 degrees  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Approvals, Safety and EMC Standards  
Country/ Region  
Type  
Agency  
Standard  
USA  
Safety  
UL  
UL 60950 (AC adapter  
only)  
EMC  
FCC  
Part 15J Class B  
Canada  
Europe  
China  
Safety  
UL (C-UL)  
CSA C22.2 No. 60950  
(AC adapter)  
Safety  
EMC  
CE  
IEC 60950  
(AC adapter)  
CCC  
CE  
AC adapter only  
EN 55022 Class B,  
EN 55024  
International  
USB-IF  
WHQL  
USB-IF (USB  
Implementers Forum)  
Microsoft Windows  
Hardware Qualifying  
Labs  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
WinDVD Creator 2 Specifications  
Input Formats  
Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI  
Audio: WAV and MP3  
Image: BMP, JPEG, GIF  
Video Output Formats  
MPEG-1  
MPEG-2  
DivX  
WMV  
AVI  
Format Support  
Compatibility  
VCD, DVD, DVD+VR, DVD-VR  
(Supported media include DVD-R, DVD+R,  
DVD+RW, DVD+VR, DVD-VR)  
Not compatible with .wcp files created by  
first edition of WinDVD Creator.  
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Appendix B: Technical Support  
Store Plextor’s e-mail, web site, phone, and fax numbers in a convenient  
location. Keep your digital video converter’s serial number and a copy  
of your sales receipt handy as well.  
If you experience a problem while installing or operating your  
ConvertX, please refer first to the relevant sections of this manual  
regarding setup and installation (Chapters 1–2). If you do not uncover  
the solution there, then refer to the maintenance and troubleshooting  
chapter that begins on page 49. You may also wish to visit the  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of our web site to assist you  
in troubleshooting the problem on your own.  
NOTE: We encourage you to go the Plextor web site (www.plextor.com)  
before attempting to contact Technical Support. The answers to the most  
common questions callers ask can be found quickly in the support area.  
Select PlexHelper for online troubleshooting or FAQs for common  
questions.  
If you have not been successful in your quest, our Technical Support  
Department will help you solve problems that relate specifically to your  
ConvertX. In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused by your  
ConvertX actually originates in another part of your computer. In such  
instances, our technical support staff will try to help you identify the part  
at fault and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for further  
assistance.  
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Appendix B: Technical Support  
How to Contact Plextor Technical Support  
There are several ways for you to contact Plextor’s Technical Support  
Department:  
Asked Questions.  
Send us e-mail at [email protected]. Include your telephone  
number and the hours during which you can be reached. Be as  
detailed as possible in describing your problem. Please include  
system configuration, hardware and software, as well as versions of  
digital video converters used.  
Call 800-886-3935 and select the tech support option.  
Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call  
Please gather as much of the following information as possible before  
contacting us.  
The serial number and TLA number of your ConvertX. Your serial  
number can be found on the label on the digital video converter  
itself. The TLA number appears on the label at the rear of the digital  
video converter.  
The latest version of the operating program you loaded onto the  
digital video converter, if applicable.  
The version of the Windows operating system you are using.  
The brand name and model number of your computer (e.g., Dell  
466/NP, Hewlett-Packard Pavilion 752n, etc.).  
The type of VGA, Super VGA, or other graphics board you use.  
Brand name and model number of any other peripherals you have  
installed or connected to your computer (e.g., CD-ROM, scanner,  
fax board, network board).  
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Appendix B: Technical Support  
Returns  
In the unlikely event that you need to return a digital video converter to  
Plextor, you need an RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) number.  
You need this number before any Plextor digital video converter can be  
returned for repair or replacement. Here’s how you get an RMA number  
and return your digital video converter:  
1. Contact Plextor Technical Support. You will receive assistance in  
troubleshooting your system. If the ConvertX is determined to be  
defective, you will receive a Tech Support Ticket Number.  
2. Locate the RMA request form at:  
Complete the form, providing the Technical Support Ticket number  
and details of the ConvertX failure. After completing the form, click  
the Submit button.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: The RMA form will not be processed without the  
Tech Support Ticket Number.  
3. Plextor will then return the RMA form to you via e-mail, with the  
RMA number and shipping information included.  
4. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor ConvertX  
securely in a box, and include the RMA form as a packing slip.  
5. Write the RMA number in large letters on the outside of the box, and  
ship the box and the ConvertX to Plextor.  
Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department  
You can contact our RMA Department and request RMA forms at:  
Or by fax at 510-651-9765  
Or by calling us at 800-886-3935  
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Appendix B: Technical Support  
Packing Your ConvertX  
If possible, pack your ConvertX in the original box. Some of our  
customers have not held on to their boxes and have had to resort to less-  
than-secure methods to get their units back to us.  
If you did not receive a box, we recommend you pay a packaging store  
(such as Mail Boxes Etc.) to ship your ConvertX. If you don’t have a  
packaging store in your area, ask for packaging pointers when you  
contact us to get an RMA number before returning any digital video  
converter.  
Shipping Your ConvertX to Plextor  
Be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping box.  
Any unit sent to Plextor without an RMA number will not be accepted.  
NOTE: The RMA number must be clearly visible on the outside of the  
shipping box.  
ConvertX units must be sent postage prepaid. We recommend that you  
insure your shipment, as Plextor cannot be held responsible for any  
damage that may occur during shipment.  
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Appendix C: Warranty  
PLEXTOR CORP. (“Plextor”) warrants your ConvertX PX-M402U  
Digital Video Converter against any defect in material and  
workmanship, under normal use, for a period of one year following its  
date of purchase. In the event this product is found to be defective  
within the warranty period, PLEXTOR will, at its option, repair or  
replace the defective unit.  
This warranty is void: a) if the unit is operated or stored under abnormal  
use and maintenance conditions; b) if the unit is repaired, modified or  
altered, unless such repair, modification or alteration is expressly  
authorized in writing by PLEXTOR; c) if the unit is subjected to abuse,  
neglect, lightning strike, electrical fault, improper packaging, or  
accident; d) if the unit is installed improperly; or e) if the serial number  
of the unit is defaced or missing.  
PLEXTOR will not, under any circumstances, be liable for direct,  
special, or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, damage or  
loss of property or equipment, loss of profits or revenues, cost of  
replacement goods, or expense or inconvenience caused by service  
interruptions. Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any  
sum greater than the purchase price paid for the unit.  
To obtain warranty service, you must contact PLEXTOR’s Technical  
Support Department by calling 800-886-3935. They will attempt to  
diagnose and correct your problem by phone. If the unit does not  
function properly, they will issue a Tech Support Ticket number to be  
used on your RMA return request. You may be asked to furnish proof of  
purchase to confirm that the unit is still under warranty.  
All product returns must be authorized in advance by PLEXTOR’s  
RMA Department. Authorization is confirmed by issuance of the RMA  
number, which must be written prominently on the outside of the box in  
which the defective unit is returned to PLEXTOR.  
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Appendix C: Warranty  
All ConvertX units returned to PLEXTOR must be securely packaged  
and shipped postage prepaid.  
The ConvertX will be returned to the customer at Plextor’s expense  
when originating within the United States. For a ConvertX originating  
outside of the United States, the customer is responsible for shipping  
costs in both directions.  
NOTE: Warranty validity is limited to that applicable in the location where  
the ConvertX was originally purchased.  
If You’re 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.  
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Index  
burn to disc · 39  
burning  
.
CD · 38  
.avi files · 8  
.wcp files · 21  
device setting window · 39  
DVD disc · 38  
options · 39  
select media window · 39  
burning wizard · 38  
A
ac adapter  
connecting · 7, 14  
power · 56  
C
add chapter mark · 36  
adding menus · 23  
air pressure specification · 57  
aspect ratio · 53  
audio  
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  
adding · 33  
bit rate · 53  
compression · 53  
connector · 6, 56  
sampling rate · 53  
audio library · 33  
audio source, connecting to  
ConvertX · 18  
capture window · 24  
capturing · 23  
don’t launch other applications ·  
27, 50  
media · 24  
author button · 23, 34, 35  
author window · 34  
area functions · 35  
chapter mark · 35  
text insertion · 35  
authoring  
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  
Disc Manager · 41  
process · 34  
B
adding · 36  
box  
author window · 35  
deleting · 36  
composite video  
contents of · 5  
shipping · 63, 64  
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Index  
connecting · 18  
selecting · 43  
compression  
device manager button · 16  
device setting window · 39  
dimensions · 56  
DivX · 28  
DirectX  
DivX examples · 55  
MPEG-1 · 28  
MPEG-1 example · 54  
MPEG-2 · 28  
MPEG-2 examples · 54  
MPEG-4 · 28  
MPEG-4 examples · 55  
options · 40  
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  
rate · 28, 54, 55  
specifications · 52  
computer  
formatting DVD R/RW disc · 42  
formatting VR disc · 42  
requires DVD±R or ±RW disc ·  
41  
changing · 17  
required · 4, 51  
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  
configuration button · 26  
configuration, minimum · 4, 51  
connecting the ConvertX · 14  
connecting video and audio  
sources · 17, 18  
connector, power · 7  
connectors  
DiscView · 41, 44  
front-panel · 6, 56  
rear-panel · 7, 56  
control panel, ConvertX · 26  
ConvertX  
disk information · 25  
DivX  
compared to MPEG-4 · 8  
compression rate · 28  
example recording times · 55  
Home Theater profile · 52, 53,  
55  
block diagram · 1  
controls · 6  
front panel · 6  
no power switch · 15  
rear panel · 7  
recognizing in Windows · 15  
copy protection · 50  
playing files · 8  
Portable profile · 52, 55  
video capture · 3  
drivers, installing · 14  
drop height specification · 57  
DVD  
D
burning project on · 23, 38  
capacity · 40  
D1 · 28  
DC 9V connector · 7  
delete chapter mark · 36  
device driver, installing · 9  
overview of creating · 22  
video recording · 38  
DVD on CD format · 38  
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Index  
DVD on CD HQ format · 38  
DVD±RW drive recommended · 4,  
51  
controls · 6  
indicators · 6  
functions, window area · 37  
DVD-video · 28, 38  
G
E
generating output · 37  
go arrow button · 32  
GOP structure · 53  
edit button · 23, 29, 30  
edit window · 30  
areas · 29  
editing · 23, 29  
eject · 47  
H
Disc Manager · 41  
electrostatic discharge  
specification · 57  
EMC standards · 58  
environmental conditions · 57  
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  
F
features · 3, 6  
humidity specification · 57  
adding interactive · 23  
file formats · 40  
.avi · 8  
I
.wcp · 21  
file menu · 47  
file properties, viewing · 33  
finalizing DVD RW disc · 44  
format  
image library · 25  
import button · 23, 33  
importing media · 33  
input  
connectors · 17  
device list · 25  
input format  
DVD · 38  
DVD on CD · 38  
DVD on CD HQ · 38  
SVCD · 38  
WinDVD Creator · 59  
installation  
VCD · 38  
ConvertX · 9  
VR · 38  
failed · 15  
format support, WinDVD Creator ·  
59  
format window · 39  
formatting DVD R/RW disc · 42  
frame rate · 53  
launching manually · 15  
troubleshooting · 50  
WinDVD Creator · 19  
WinDVD player · 45  
interface · 51  
front-panel  
host · 56  
connectors · 6, 56  
system · 51  
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Index  
USB 2.0 · 4, 56  
N
NTSC · 39, 52  
L
library · 25  
library buttons · 30  
O
operating position · 8, 57  
operating system · 15  
required · 4, 51  
list of input devices · 25  
load content from hard disk · 40  
updates · 4  
options, burning · 39  
M
maintenance · 49  
make movie button · 23, 37, 38  
make movie window · 37  
media  
P
packing for shipment · 64  
PAL · 39, 52  
play · 47  
capturing · 23, 24  
editing · 23  
importing · 33  
play button · 30  
preview · 33  
media library · 25, 30  
memory, minimum · 4, 51  
menu theme, editing · 36  
menu, adding · 23, 34  
minimum configuration · 4, 51  
model · 51  
Plextor CD contents · 5  
Portable profile, DivX · 52, 55  
power  
connector · 6, 7, 56  
LED · 6, 56  
precautions · 8  
monitor required · 4, 51  
MPEG  
preview window · 25, 30, 35, 38  
Disc Manager · 41  
previewing a project · 33  
product model · 51  
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  
R
rear-panel connectors · 7, 56  
record button · 26, 27, 43  
recording  
directly to hard disk · 21, 41, 42  
don’t launch other applications  
during · 43  
compared to DivX · 8  
compression rate · 28  
example recording times · 55  
playing files · 8  
recording indicator · 6, 56  
recording time, video · 28  
examples · 54, 55  
multiplexing · 53  
registration · 15  
reset button · 32  
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Index  
returns · 63  
system interface · 51  
RMA number · 63, 64  
T
S
task window, WinDVD Creator ·  
20  
safety standards · 58  
saving to file · 40  
saving your project · 33  
select media window · 39  
serial number · 19, 45  
sharing project · 23, 37  
shipping your drive · 63, 64  
shock specification · 57  
show video scenes button · 32  
SIF · 28  
tech support ticket number · 63  
technical support · 3, 61  
temperature specification · 57  
text insertion button · 36  
text insertion, author window · 35  
theme library · 35  
ticket number, tech support · 63  
timeline · 30  
title  
slider · 31  
adding · 33  
transition · 32  
adjusting · 33  
software  
formatting · 33  
obtaining · 49  
title library · 33  
upgrading · 49  
tools, Disc Manager · 41  
transfers, USB 2.0 · 56  
transition  
WinDVD 5 · 3, 5  
WinDVD Creator 2 · 3, 5, 19,  
45  
adding · 32  
sound card required · 4, 51  
specifications · 51  
ConvertX · 51  
adjusting · 32  
previewing · 32  
reversing · 32  
WinDVD Creator · 59  
startup, WinDVD Creator · 20  
storage  
transition effects library · 32  
transition icon · 32  
troubleshooting · 17, 49  
hints · 50  
humidity · 57  
temperature · 57  
TV systems  
storyboard · 30  
NTSC · 39  
storyboard/timeline button · 30  
subpanels · 47  
PAL · 39  
support · 61  
SVCD format · 38  
S-video  
U
upgrading software · 3, 49  
USB  
connecting · 18  
selecting · 43  
connector · 56  
hi-speed 2.0 · 3, 51  
USB 2.0 · 51  
S-video connector · 6, 56  
synchronization, video and audio ·  
3
connector · 7  
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Index  
transfers · 56  
USB cable · 7  
W
warranty · 3, 65  
weight · 56  
connecting · 14  
Windows, recognizing ConvertX  
in · 15  
V
WinDVD Creator · 3  
author window · 34  
capture window · 24  
capturing media · 21, 24  
choosing capture format · 26  
compatibility · 59  
VCD format · 38  
vibration specification · 57  
video  
bit rate · 52  
compression · 52  
connector · 6, 18, 56  
format · 53  
input · 3, 17  
output format · 53  
output format, WinDVD Creator  
· 59  
ConvertX control panel · 26  
creating a CD · 22  
creating a DVD disc · 22  
Disc Manager · 41  
edit window · 29  
editing with · 29  
recording · 27, 43  
installing software · 19  
make movie window · 37  
recording direct to hard disk ·  
21, 41, 42  
video clip  
adjusting · 31  
dividing into separate segments  
· 32  
saving your project · 33  
selecting capture profile · 26  
selecting same video source as  
physical connection · 27  
selecting video qualities · 27  
specifications · 59  
startup · 20  
task window · 20  
using with ConvertX · 19  
video library · 27  
using sliders to trim · 31  
video cut tool · 31  
video graphics card required · 4, 51  
video library · 27  
video library, Disc Manager · 41  
video manager · 31, 32  
video qualities, selecting · 27, 43  
video recording time · 28  
examples · 54, 55  
video resolution · 54, 55  
video source, connecting to  
ConvertX · 18  
video source, selecting · 43  
video source, selecting same as  
physical connection · 27, 43  
video standard, choosing · 43  
VR format · 38  
WinDVD player · 45  
controls · 47  
help menu · 47  
installing software · 45  
launching · 46  
write content to hard disk · 40  
formatting disc for · 42  
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Notes  
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