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Model PX-M402U
MPEG-1/2/4 AND DivX® DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER
FOR USB 2.0 INTERFACE
INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
FEBRUARY 2004

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  • Page 1 Model PX-M402U MPEG-1/2/4 AND DivX® DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER FOR USB 2.0 INTERFACE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL FEBRUARY 2004...

  • Page 2: Licenses And Trademarks

    Second edition, February 2004. Licenses and Trademarks Plextor, and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks and ConvertX is a trademark of Plextor Corp. InterVideo is a registered trademark, and WinDVD Creator and WinDVD are trademarks of InterVideo, Inc. DivX and the DivX logo are registered trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc.

  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 6 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 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 8: What You Can Do With The Convertx

    DVD— or even a CD! The ConvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter and the bundled InterVideo® WinDVD Creator™ 2 software let you: • Capture: Capture video and sound from analog or digital sources.

  • Page 9: Features Of The Plextor Convertx

    • 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.

  • Page 10: What You Need To Use The Convertx

    • 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.

  • Page 11: What's In The Box

    • 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 Creator™...

  • Page 12: Convertx Features And Controls

    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 Audio Audio connector: Connect audio input here, using the RCA audio-video cables.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear panel of the ConvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter Connector DC 9V 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.

  • Page 14: A Word About Mpeg-4 And Divx

    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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 15: Installing Your Convertx

    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 http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
  • Page 16 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.)
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Install The Convertx Drivers

    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.

  • Page 21: Turning The Convertx On And Off

    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.
  • Page 22 + 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.

  • Page 23: Troubleshoot Other Devices

    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.
  • Page 24 • 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 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 25: Using The Convertx With Windvd Creator

    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.

  • Page 26: Startup

    DVD or CD project, or whether you simply want to capture compressed video directly to your hard disc or to a rewritable DVD. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 27 Lets you compress and record video onto directly to DVD a DVD disc in one step, without editing. disc Brings up the Disc Manager window. (Only available if you have a DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive.) See page 41. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...

  • Page 28: Overview Of Creating A Personalized Cd Or Dvd Disc

    CD or DVD. Help Click here to get help. Disc Manager 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.) Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...
  • Page 29 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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 30: Capturing

    2. In the WinDVD Creator main window, click on the Capture button . You see the Capture window. Figure 15: Capture window Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 31: Capturing Video

    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.) Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...
  • Page 32 Figure 16: Control panel for the Plextor ConvertX Window Area Record Starts and stops recording. button Configuration Displays the configuration window for this button device. 3. In the control panel, use the configuration button and menus that let you change the settings for capture: In the Record tab, select a Format and a Profile for capture.
  • Page 33 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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 34: Recording Time And Disc Capacity

    MPEG-4 4000 – 224, DivX 4000 – 224, NOTE: SIF = 352 x 240 Full D1 = 720 x 480 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Video Record Time (Minutes) CD-R/ Reso- cord- lution able 12 – 27 79 –...

  • Page 35: Editing

    To display the Edit window: • In the WinDVD main window, click on the Edit button . You see the Edit window. Figure 17: WinDVD Creator’s Edit window Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 36 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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...

  • Page 37: Adjusting A Video Clip

    3. Set the sliders, then click the video cut tool to the desired length. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function to trim the video clip...

  • Page 38: Adding And Adjusting A Transition

    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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 39: Adding Titles, Audio Effects, And Media Content

    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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 40: Creating

    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 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 41 Click once to select text insertion mode, then put the cursor in the Preview window to add text to the menu. Chapter mark These mark the chapters of your project. You can add chapter marks or delete them. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...

  • Page 42: Deleting A Chapter Mark

    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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual in the...

  • Page 43: Sharing

    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 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 44: Burning A Disc

    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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Compression Options

    You see a full list of the output file formats available with WinDVD Creator, as well as the parameters and details for all formats. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual . The set of...

  • Page 47: Disc Manager

    Perform a quick format or a full format of the recordable or rewritable DVD disc. Authoring Select a background theme. Eject Ejects or loads the DVD±R/RW disc. DiscView Shows the contents of the disc. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...

  • Page 48: Capturing Directly To A Dvd Disc

    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).
  • Page 49 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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual to set the on this device’s on-...

  • Page 50: Where To Go From Here

    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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual again. You see a...

  • Page 51: Using The Windvd Player

    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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 52: 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. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 53: Use The Windvd Controls

    Plays current selection. Subpanel Shows choice of several subpanels and menus. Eject Ejects the disc. The illustration shows key WinDVD controls. For an explanation of all controls, select the WinDVD Help menu. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Function...
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  • Page 55: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    ConvertX. Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your digital video converter, please make sure to visit our web site at www.plextor.com to make sure you have the latest ConvertX operating program. To obtain the latest operating program for your ConvertX: 1.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Hints

    • 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 •...

  • Page 57: Appendix A: Specifications

    Sound Card Windows-compatible sound card with 48-kHz playback CD Drives 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) Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 58 Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC; 720 x 576, PAL (HQ, GQ, SP) DivX SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC; 352 x 288, PAL (Portable) Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC; 720 x 576, PAL (Home Theater) Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 59 44.1 kHz 16-bit stereo Frequency 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 Video Output Format NTSC, PAL Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 60 (Kbps) Full-D1 6,000 0.76 Full-D1 4,500 0.58 1/2 D1 3,000 0.39 1/2 D1 2,000 0.27 2,000 0.27 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Data/ Time Time Minute (min), (min), (MB) 700 MB 4.3 GB 10.06 69.86 434.94 Data/ Time...
  • Page 61 Home Full- 4,000 0.52 The- ater Home Full- 2,000 0.27 The- ater LP Port- 0.11 able Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Data/ Time Time Minute (min), (min), (MB) 700 MB 4.3 GB 30.94 22.72 141.48 23.61 29.77 185.36 15.59...
  • Page 62 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) Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 63 Sine sweep 10 sec interval (Normal operation) Electrostatic Discharge ±8KV aerial discharge ±4KV contact discharge (Normal operation) External Pressure 50n (No damage) (Ambient Air) Unimpeded Drop Height 5cm (Normal operation) Operating Position Horizontal ± 15 degrees Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 64 Canada Safety UL (C-UL) Europe Safety China International USB-IF WHQL Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual Standard UL 60950 (AC adapter only) Part 15J Class B CSA C22.2 No. 60950 (AC adapter) IEC 60950 (AC adapter) AC adapter only...

  • Page 65: Windvd Creator 2 Specifications

    Video Output Formats MPEG-1 MPEG-2 DivX Format Support VCD, DVD, DVD+VR, DVD-VR (Supported media include DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+VR, DVD-VR) Compatibility Not compatible with .wcp files created by first edition of WinDVD Creator. Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
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  • Page 67: Appendix B: Technical Support

    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).

  • Page 68: How To Contact Plextor Technical Support

    How to Contact Plextor Technical Support There are several ways for you to contact Plextor’s Technical Support Department: • Visit our web site (www.plextor.com) for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. • Send us e-mail at support@plextor.com. Include your telephone number and the hours during which you can be reached. Be as detailed as possible in describing your problem.

  • Page 69: Returns

    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.

  • Page 70: Packing Your Convertx

    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.

  • Page 71: Appendix C: Warranty

    PLEXTOR; c) if the unit is subjected to abuse, neglect, lightning strike, electrical fault, improper packaging, or accident;...

  • Page 72: If You're Outside The U.s. Or Canada

    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.

  • Page 73: Index

    Disc Manager · 41 process · 34 contents of · 5 shipping · 63, 64 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual burn to disc · 39 burning CD · 38 device setting window · 39 DVD disc · 38 options ·...
  • Page 74 · 50 D1 · 28 DC 9V connector · 7 delete chapter mark · 36 device driver, installing · 9 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual device manager button · 16 device setting window · 39 dimensions · 56 DirectX installation ·...
  • Page 75 · 39 formatting DVD R/RW disc · 42 frame rate · 53 front-panel connectors · 6, 56 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual controls · 6 indicators · 6 functions, window area · 37 generating output · 37 go arrow button ·...
  • Page 76 · 28 example recording times · 55 playing files · 8 multiplexing · 53 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual NTSC · 39, 52 operating position · 8, 57 operating system · 15 required · 4, 51 updates ·...
  • Page 77 · 18 selecting · 43 S-video connector · 6, 56 synchronization, video and audio · Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual system interface · 51 task window, WinDVD Creator · tech support ticket number · 63 technical support · 3, 61 temperature specification ·...
  • Page 78 · 27, 43 video standard, choosing · 43 VR format · 38 formatting disc for · 42 Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual warranty · 3, 65 weight · 56 Windows, recognizing ConvertX in · 15 WinDVD Creator ·...
  • Page 79 Notes Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 80 PLEXTOR CORP. 48383 Fremont Blvd. Suite 120 Fremont CA 94538-6509 www.plextor.com Phone: 510-440-2000 800-886-3935 Fax: 510-651-9755 E-mail: info@plextor.com...

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