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MPEG-1/2/4 AND DivX® DIGITAL VIDEO CO NVERTER FOR USB 2.0 INTERFA CE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL FEBRUARY 2004 Model PX-M402U.
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DECLARATION OF CO NFORMITY Model Number: PX-M402U Trade Name : PLEXTOR Responsible Party : PLEXTOR Cor p. Address : 48383 Fremont Blvd, Suite 120, Frem ont, CA 94538-6509, USA Telephone Number : 510-440-2000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual v T able of Content s 1. Getting Started .............................................................................. 1 About this Manual .......................................................
Table of Contents vi Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U I nstallation and Users Manual Previewing Your Project ........................................................... 33 Viewing File Properties ............................................................ 33 Saving Your Project .
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 1 1. Getting S t arted Congratulations! Thank you fo r purchasing the Plextor ® Convert X ™ PX-M402U Digital Video Co nverter. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us. Ou r goal is to put you—and keep you—on the leading edge of vide o capture a nd compressi on technol ogy.
Section 1. Getting Started 2 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual What You Can Do with the ConvertX Uncompressed full- motion video with so und takes as much as one gigabyte o f storage space per minut e of video.
Section 1. Getting Started Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 3 Features of the Plextor ConvertX • Analog-to-di gital conversio n : Conve rt analog video from your camcorder or VCR i nto digit al format for a computer. • Archiving video memories : A rchive your vi deo on l ong-lasting C D or DVD discs.
Section 1. Getting Started 4 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 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 megaby tes of m emory.
Section 1. Getting Started Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 5 What's in the Box Check the cont ents of the bo x. You shoul d have: • ConvertX P X-M402 U Digital Vi deo Conve rter • AC adapter (10 0–240 V) and pow er cord • USB 2.
Section 1. Getting Started 6 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual ConvertX Features and Controls Before proceeding, become familiar with the cont rols and features of your ConvertX.
Section 1. Getting Started Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 7 Rear Panel Figure 3: Rea r panel of the C onvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter Connector Function 1 DC 9V Power connector: Connect the AC adapter here. The unit has an automatic power switch controlled by the USB cable from the PC.
Section 1. Getting Started 8 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual A Word about MPEG-4 and DivX Together, this vers ion of the ConvertX and WinDVD Creator support two types of MPEG-4 com pression: • Real-time MPEG-4 compression, with file extension .
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 9 2. Inst alling Y our ConvertX Here’s how to install your ConvertX. Install the ConvertX Video Converter Before installation, Plextor highly recommends that you get the latest updates availabl e for your com puter’s opera ting system .
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX 10 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Figure 4: Turn on the computer and insert the ConvertX software disc 2. Insert the Co nvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You see the Plextor Application Insta ller screen.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 11 3. Select the ConvertX Device Dri v er button. You may see a window that asks if you want to install DirectX ver sion 9.0b. (If you don’t see this window, you have t he co rrect version of DirectX already installed.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX 12 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Figure 6: Location for the installatio n folder 10. Click Finish. Y ou see a text box asking if y ou want to c reate the folder. 11. Click Yes. You see the License Agreement.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 13 12. When you have r ead the en tire ag reement, click Next. You see the driver installation for the ConvertX PX-M402U. Figure 8: Beginning of the driver installation 13.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX 14 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Install the ConvertX Drivers IMPORTANT NOTE : In the next steps of this procedure, you will be installing driver files into your computer.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 15 Turning the ConvertX On and Off Note that there’s no power switch on the ConvertX. When the c omputer power is on, the Conve rtX is on . When the c omputer po wer is off, t he ConvertX is off.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX 16 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 3. In System Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click on the Device Manager but ton. You see the Devi ce Manager. 4. Locate the i con for So und, video an d game cont rollers, a nd click the + sign next to it to expand the entry list.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 17 7. If the ConvertX does not operate ev en though 1) the sound , audio and game cont rollers are l isted a.
Section 2. Installing Your ConvertX 18 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual • If you want to connect composite vide o : Use the RCA A/V cables to connect the Line Out or Vi deo/Audio Out connectors f rom the source to the f ront-panel Audio a nd Video connect ors of the ConvertX.
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 19 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator WinDVD Crea tor 2 soft ware lets you pull in vide o from your camcorder or another analog source and feed it to t he Plextor ConvertX. WinDVD Creator also lets you capture, ed it, create and share video a nd othe r content.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 20 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 9. Accept the default prog ram folde r as the location where t he setup program will add WinDVD Creator’s icons, or enter the name of another folder.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 21 Figure 13. WinDVD Creator task window No. Window A rea Function 1 Create new project Brings up an Untitled WinDVD Creator main window for you to create a ne w project.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 22 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Overview of Creating a Personalized CD or DVD Disc When you o pen a new pr oject or an e xisting one i n WinDVD C reator, you see th e main w indow, with areas for Preview , Media Lib rary, an d Story Board.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 23 Step 1, Capture : Fi rst 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 th e ConvertX or save them onto your com puter for later use.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 24 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Capturing To display the Capture windo w: 1. Ensure that the input device (such as a cam era, camcorder, video cassette recorder, etc.) is connected to y our computer, and t hat the device is on.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 25 No. Window A rea Function 1 Capture button Displays the Capture windo w. 2 Preview window Allows you to previe w the media content that you capture from outside devices or that you import from files.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 26 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Figure 16: Control panel for the Plextor ConvertX No. Window A rea Function 1 Record button Starts and stops recording. 2 Configuration button Displays the configuration window for this device.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 27 In the Device Control tab, sel ect the Video Source (S-Vi deo or Composite) y ou have connect ed to the ConvertX. You ca n also select the Video Standard; set this to match the type of video that is coming into the Conv ertX .
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 28 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Recording Time and Disc Capacity The table below summ arizes the reco rding capacity and time av ailable with the ConvertX. (Vid eo recor d times m ay vary, depe nding on the selected bit rate, frame size and di sc capacity.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 29 Editing In this sectio n of WinDV D Creator yo u can trim your project , and add music, titles, and transitions to make your project look fantastic.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 30 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual No. Window A rea Function 1 Edit button Displays the Edit window. 2 P r ev i e w win d o w Vie w 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.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 31 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.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 32 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual To divide a video clip int o separate seg ments: 1.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 33 Adding Titles, Audio Eff ects, 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.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 34 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Creating Creating means using the Author windo w to add an inte ractive menu for your CD or DVD project. You can add a pl ay button a nd a chapte r menu for easy scrolling through your CD or DVD.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 35 No. Window A rea Function 1 Author button Displays the Author windo w. 2 Preview window The top-left section of the Author window is the preview window.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 36 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 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.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 37 Sharing This is the final step in making your DVD. This is where you select th e Make Movie button and choose the for mat you want to use for your DVD project.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 38 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual No. Window A rea Function 1 Make Movie button Displays the Make Movie window. 2 Preview window The top-left section of the Make Movie window is the preview window.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 39 3. In the Burning Wizard Form at window, choose a TV System. The TV systems are: NTSC : Most commonly used in North Am erica and Japan. PAL : Used in European and Asian countries.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 40 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Write content to hard disk for later burning : Saves the project in a set of files on your hard disk, allowi ng you to bu rn the project at a later time.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 41 Disc Manager Disc Manage r lets you ca pture vide o directl y onto a rec ordable DVD disc, without going through WinDVD Creator’s main window.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 42 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Disc Manage r is ideal for recording vi deo direct ly from y our TV set to a DVD, or fo r archivin g videot apes in a one-step ope ration.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 43 6. Start the video source: camcorder, TV , vide ocassette player, etc., and in the Disc Manager wind ow click Capture. You see the control panel for the c apture device.
Section 3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator 44 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 9. To stop recording, press the Reco rd button again. You see a window that in dicates the disc content is bein g updated; t hen recording stops, and you see the Disc Manager prev iew window blank again.
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 45 4. Using the WinDVD Player InterVideo's WinDVD 5 is a simple -to-use DVD player that combines all the features you would e xpect to find in a st andard consu mer DVD player. It also has full VC D 2.
Section 4. Using the WinDVD Player 46 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 8. Accept the default destination path proposed by the setup program and click Next.
Section 4. Using the WinDVD Player Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 47 Use the WinDVD Controls Once WinDV D is launc hed and active, use the cont rols shown on the WinDVD pa nel to na vigate.
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Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 49 5. Maintenance and T r oubleshooting This chapter ex plains maintenance and troubleshooting procedur es for your ConvertX.
Section 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Troubleshooting Hints Use these hints if you have problems wi th installat ion or capture.
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 51 Appendix A: S pecifications 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.
Appendix A: Specifications 52 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 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.
Appendix A: Specifications Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 53 MPEG Specifications (c ontinued) Aspect Ratio MPEG-1: 1.0950 (NTSC), 0.
Appendix A: Specifications 54 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Example Video Resolution and Recording Times Legend: HQ = High quality GQ = Good quality SP = Standard quality LP = Long play qualit y EP = Extended play qualit y NOTE : Video recording times can vary depending on th e video source.
Appendix A: Specifications Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 55 Example Video Resolution and Recording Times (continued) MPEG-4 Vide o Resoluti ons and Rec ording Times Pro- file Video Reso- lution Video Target Bit Rate (Kbps) Total Data (MB/s) Data/ Minute (MB) Time (min), 700 MB CD Time (min), 4.
Appendix A: Specifications 56 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Front Panel Audio R, L RCA audio connectors. Red conn ector is right channel, white is left channel.
Appendix A: Specifications Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 57 Environmental Conditions Operating and Performance Guarantee Temperature 5 to 40 degrees Celsius Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing ) Storage Temperature –40 to 60 degrees Celsius Storage Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing ) Vibration, Operating 2.
Appendix A: Specifications 58 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Approvals, S afety and E MC Standar ds Country/ Region Type Agency Standard USA Safety UL UL 60950 (AC adapter only) EMC FCC Part 15J Class B Canada Safety UL (C-UL) CSA C22.
Appendix A: Specifications Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 59 WinDVD Creator 2 Specifications Input Formats Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI Audio: WAV and MP3 Image: BMP, JPEG, GIF .
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Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 61 Appendix B: T echnical Support Store Plextor’s e-mail, web site, phon e, and fax numbers in a convenient location. Keep your digita l video convert er’s serial num ber and a co py of your sale s receipt handy as well.
Appendix B: Technical Support 62 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual How to Contact Plextor Technical Support There are several ways for you to contact Plextor’s Technical Support Departm ent: • Visit our web site (www.plext or.
Appendix B: Technical Support Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 63 Returns In the unlikely event that you need to return a digital video conv erter to Plextor, you need an RMA (Returne d Materials Authorization) number.
Appendix B: Technical Support 64 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Packing Your ConvertX If possible, pack your ConvertX in the original box. So me of our customers ha ve not held on to their boxes a nd have ha d to resort t o less- than-secure methods to get their units back to us.
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 65 Appendix C: W arranty PLEXTOR CORP. (“Plexto r”) warrants you r ConvertX PX- M402U Digital Video Converter against an y defect in material and workma nship, under normal use, f or a period o f one year fol lowing it s date of purchase.
Appendix C: Warranty 66 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual All ConvertX units returned to PLEX TOR must be securely packa ged and shipped p ostage prepai d. The ConvertX will be returned to th e customer at Plextor’s expense when originating within the United States.
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 67 Index . .avi files · 8 .wcp files · 21 A ac adapter connecting · 7, 14 power · 56 add chapter mark · 36 adding menus · 23 air pressure .
Index 68 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual connecting · 18 selecting · 43 compression DivX · 28 DivX examples · 55 MPEG-1 · 28 MPEG-1 example · 54 MPEG-2 · 28 MPEG-2 examp.
Index Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 69 DVD on CD HQ format · 38 DVD±RW drive recommended · 4, 51 DVD-video · 28, 38 E edit button · 23, 29, 30 edit window · 30 areas ·.
Index 70 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual USB 2.0 · 4, 56 L library · 25 library buttons · 30 list of input devices · 25 load content from hard disk · 40 M maintenance · 4.
Index Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 71 returns · 63 RMA number · 63, 64 S safety standards · 58 saving to file · 40 saving your project · 33 select media window · 39 se.
Index 72 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual transfers · 56 USB cable · 7 connecting · 14 V VCD format · 38 vibration specification · 57 video bit rate · 52 compression · 52.
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual 73 Notes.
PLEX TOR CORP. 48383 Frem ont Blvd. Suite 120 Fremont CA 94538-650 9 Phone: Fax: E-mail: 510-440-2000 800-886-3935 510-651-9755 info@plextor.co m www.plextor .
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