Plextor PVR PX-TV402U, ConvertX PX-TV402U Installation And User Manual

MPEG-1/2/4 AND DivX® PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER

USB 2.0 INTERFACE

CONTAINS BUILT-IN TV TUNER

INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL

AUGUST 2004

Model PX-TV402U

Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products

described in this manual at any time without prior notice.

Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the

contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Plextor
Corp. reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in

its content without obligation to notify any person or organization of

such revision or change.

This manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. It may not be copied,

photocopied, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or

machine-readable form without Plextor’s prior permission.

Manual copyright ©2004, Plextor Corp.

First edition, August 2004.

Licenses and Trademarks

Plextor, and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks and ConvertX PVR 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. in the USA and other

countries. All other licenses and trademarks are property of their respective

owners.

Notice

This product and software are designed to help you in

reproducing materials for which you own the copyright or have

obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. Unless

you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the

copyright owner, you may be violating copyright laws and may

be subject to payment of damages and/or other penalties.

If you are uncertain about your rights, you should contact

your legal advisor.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Model Number: PX-TV402U
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 PVR..............................................................1

What You Can Do with the ConvertX PVR................................1

Features of the Plextor ConvertX PVR ....................................... 2

What You Need to Use the ConvertX PVR ....................................3

What's in the Box ............................................................................4

ConvertX PVR Features and Controls ............................................5

Front Panel ..................................................................................5

Rear Panel ...................................................................................6

A Word about Compression............................................................7

Precautions ......................................................................................8

2. Installing Your ConvertX PVR....................................................9

Installing the ConvertX PVR ..........................................................9

Install the ConvertX PVR Device Driver....................................9

Install Other ConvertX PVR Drivers ........................................15

Turn the ConvertX PVR On and Off.........................................16

Don’t Forget to Register! ..........................................................16

If the Installation Failed ............................................................16

Make Sure the ConvertX PVR Is Recognized...........................17

Troubleshoot Other Devices...................................................... 18

Making Connections .....................................................................18

Connect Antenna or Cable.........................................................18

Connect a Set-Top Box or Other Video Input...........................19

3. Viewing and Capturing TV Programs with WinDVR ............. 21

Installing the WinDVR 5 Software ...............................................21

Launching WinDVR .....................................................................22

Using the Main WinDVR Controls ...............................................22

The WinDVR Subpanels...........................................................24

Choosing Your Setup ....................................................................25

If You Have a Direct-Connected TV Antenna or Cable................26

Step 1: Make the Connections...................................................26

Step 2: Set Up the Channels ......................................................27

Step 3: Use WinDVR to Change Channels ...............................30

Save a List of Favorite Channels...............................................30

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If You Have a Set-Top Box .......................................................... 31

Step 1: Make the Connections .................................................. 31

Step 2: Changing Channels with a Set-Top Box....................... 35

About IR Blasters...................................................................... 35

Hints If You Don’t See and Hear a TV Display ........................... 36

Pausing While Viewing ................................................................ 36

Recording Programs...................................................................... 38

Record Manually....................................................................... 38

Schedule a Recording................................................................ 39

Playing a Recorded Video............................................................. 40

EPG Recording ............................................................................. 41

Register for the EPG ................................................................. 41

View the EPG ........................................................................... 41

Set the PVR Device Preferences for Channel 3 or 4................. 42

Set Up an EPG Recording......................................................... 42

WinDVR 5: Next Steps................................................................. 43

4. Capturing and Editing Video with WinDVD Creator ............. 45

Installing the WinDVD Creator 2 Software.................................. 45

Starting Up.................................................................................... 46

Understanding the Task Window.................................................. 46

Overview of Creating a Personalized CD or DVD Disc............... 48

Capturing ...................................................................................... 50

Capture Video ........................................................................... 51

Editing........................................................................................... 54

Adjust a Video Clip .................................................................. 56

Add and Adjust a Transition ..................................................... 57

Add Titles, Audio Effects, and Media Content......................... 58

Preview Your Project................................................................ 58

View File Properties ................................................................. 58

Save Your Project ..................................................................... 58

Creating......................................................................................... 59

Delete a Chapter Mark .............................................................. 61

Add a Chapter Mark.................................................................. 61

Edit a Menu Theme................................................................... 61

Sharing.......................................................................................... 62

Burn a Disc ............................................................................... 63

Compression Options for Input and Output.............................. 65

Save to a File............................................................................. 65

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Disc Manager ................................................................................66

Capture Directly to a DVD Disc ...............................................67

WinDVD Creator 2: Next Steps....................................................69

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................71

Upgrading Your ConvertX PVR ...................................................71

Troubleshooting Hints...................................................................72

Problems with Installation.........................................................72

Problems with Viewing.............................................................72

Problems with Capture ..............................................................72

Appendix A: Specifications.............................................................73

Appendix B: Technical Support.....................................................79

How to Contact Plextor Technical Support...................................80

Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call ..........................................80

Returns ..........................................................................................81

Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department ....................................81

Packing Your ConvertX PVR ...................................................82

Shipping Your ConvertX PVR to Plextor .................................82

Appendix C: Warranty...................................................................83

If You’re Outside the U.S. or Canada ...........................................84

Index.................................................................................................85

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1. Getting Started

Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Plextor® ConvertX
PVR™ PX-TV402U Personal Video Recorder. We appreciate the
confidence you have shown in us. Our goal is to put you—and keep

you—on the leading edge of video 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 PVR 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 PVR

The Plextor ConvertX PVR is a high-quality personal video recorder
that takes a television signal from an antenna, cable, or satellite dish, as
well as video from a camcorder, VCR, or DVD player, and compresses
that video into DivX

®

, MPEG-4, MPEG-2/DVD or MPEG-1/VCD

formatted video.

What You Can Do with the ConvertX PVR

Uncompressed full-motion video takes as much as one gigabyte of
storage space per minute of video. But with your ConvertX PVR, you
can compress that video so that an entire movie fits onto a DVD—or
even a CD!

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The ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U Personal Video Recorder and the
bundled InterVideo

®

WinDVR 5 and WinDVD Creator™ 2 software let

you:

• Watch, pause and record live TV

• Schedule shows to record when you are away

• Capture video from camcorders, VCRs and DVD players

• Edit videos and then author and burn interactive DVDs

• Direct record video onto recordable DVD discs

Your ConvertX PVR Personal Video Recorder hardware compresses
video into four popular formats: MPEG-1/VCD, MPEG-2/DVD,
MPEG-4, and DivX

®

video. To use the ConvertX PVR for TV viewing
and recording, use the supplied InterVideo WinDVR software. To edit
home movies and author DVDs, use the supplied InterVideo WinDVD
Creator software. Everything you need for quality digital production is
here—just what you’d expect from Plextor.

Features of the Plextor ConvertX PVR

• Built-in TV tuner: Works with broadcast, analog cable, digital cable

or satellite TV service, and lets you watch TV on your computer.

• Select from popular recording formats: Performs real-time

conversion of video during capture to the DivX, MPEG-4, MPEG­2/DVD and MPEG-1/VCD formats.

• Official DivX Certified™ product: Certified by DivX Networks as

producing files capable of being read in any other DivX Certified
player.

• High-quality hardware encoder: Uses a high-quality video encoder

to make sure you can record your video without losing quality.

• Bundled InterVideo WinDVR 5 software: Feature-rich software to

watch, pause and record live TV, as well as schedule unattended
recordings with its built-in Electronic Programming Guide provided
by TitanTV

®

.

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• Bundled InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 software: For capturing and
editing video, as well as authoring and burning interactive DVDs.

• Composite, S-Video and RF/coaxial inputs: Supports all these
popular types of video input.

• USB connection: Uses a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for video
capture at high bit rates.

• Easily upgradeable: Just download the latest software from the
Plextor web site and upgrade quickly.

c

• One year warranty: And unlimited toll-free tech support.

What You Need to Use the ConvertX PVR

What You Need:

• Computer:

 Minimum: Pentium

®

III, 800-MHz CPU or faster.

 Recommended: Pentium 4, 1.6-GHz CPU or faster.
 Using WinDVR 5 in MPEG-4 mode: 2.4-GHz CPU or faster.

• 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: AGP 4X (or faster) with 32 megabytes of

video memory, 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.

• File system: FAT or NTFS.

• DirectX 9.0b: Provided on the accompanying Plextor CD.

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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 PVR drivers. Suggested service packs include:

 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
 Windows XP Home, XP Pro Service Pack 1 or later

What's in the Box

Check the contents of the box. You should have:

• ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U Personal Video Recorder

• AC adapter and power cord

• USB 2.0 cable

• Composite video cable

• Composite audio cable

• S-Video cable

• Plextor ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U Installation and Users Manual

• Plextor ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U QuickStart Guide

• ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U software disc with:

 Plextor ConvertX PVR USB device driver
 InterVideo

®

WinDVR™ 5 software

 InterVideo WinDVD Creator™ 2 software
 Adobe

®

Reader®

 PDF files of users manuals (English and French)

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ConvertX PVR Features and Controls

Before proceeding, become familiar with the controls and features of
your ConvertX PVR.

Front Panel

Figure 1: Front panel of the ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U

Personal Video Recorder

Connector or

Indicator

Function

1 Audio

Audio connectors: Connect audio
input here, using the red and white
RCA cables.

2 Video

Video connector: Connect composite
video here, using the yellow RCA
cable.

3 S-Video

S-Video connector: Connect S-Video
here, using the black S-Video cable.

4 Ready to Record

Ready to Record indicator LED:
Amber when a valid video signal is
being passed to the PC.

5 Power

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 2: Rear panel of the ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U

Personal Video Recorder

Connector Function

1 RF/Coaxial

RF/Coaxial input connector. Connect
RF input from antenna or coaxial
cable here.

2 USB 2.0

USB 2.0 connector: Connect your
USB cable here.

3 DC 9V

Power connector: Connect the AC
adapter here. The unit has an
automatic power switch. When the PC
power is on, the ConvertX PVR power
is also on.

CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter
shipped with your ConvertX PVR.

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A Word about Compression

The ConvertX PVR, along with the WinDVR and WinDVD Creator 2
software, supports the most popular types of real-time video
compression, including:

• MPEG-1, used in the Video CD (VCD) format.

• MPEG-2, used for standard DVDs.

• MPEG-4, used for archiving video on a hard disk, CD or DVD, as

well as for playback on some PDAs, cell phones, DVD players and
personal video players.

• DivX, used for sharing video on the Internet; for archiving video on
a hard disk, CD or DVD; and for playback on some DVD players,
PDAs, cell phones and personal video players. DivX files are
playable in Windows Media Player with a DivX decoder (supplied
with the PX-TV402U and also available for free at
http://www.divx.com/

).

The ConvertX PVR hardware encoder captures video and can compress
it to any of these formats, saving valuable space on your hard disk. You
can play this video and view it on your computer using the WinDVR
player or software such as Microsoft Windows Media Player. You can
convert captured video to other formats with WinDVD Creator, or you
can use WinDVD Creator to edit your video and burn interactive DVDs.

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Precautions

Like the rest of your computer system, your ConvertX PVR requires
reasonable care in its installation and use.

• Operate your ConvertX PVR only in a horizontal position.

• Keep the area around your ConvertX PVR 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 PVR. The unit is not waterproof.
Furthermore, thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can mar the
surface of your ConvertX PVR.

• Do not drop or jolt the ConvertX PVR.

• Do not attempt to open the ConvertX PVR and service it yourself.

Entrust service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only.

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2. Installing Your ConvertX PVR

Here’s how to install your ConvertX PVR Personal Video Recorder.

Installing the ConvertX PVR

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

.

NOTE: If you have Windows XP, make sure you install Service Pack 1
(SP1) or later, and Recommended Update for XP SP1 (KB822603),
which is an update for USB 1.1 and 2.0.

Also, check for and install any software updates for your video card and
sound card.

Install the ConvertX PVR Device Driver

NOTE: Be sure you do this procedure to install the ConvertX PVR driver

from the ConvertX PVR software disc before connecting the ConvertX
PVR to your computer.

To install the ConvertX PVR Driver:

1. Turn ON your computer system and make sure that all applications

are turned off. Do not connect the ConvertX PVR yet.

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Figure 3: Turn on the computer and insert the ConvertX PVR

software disc

2. Insert the ConvertX PVR 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 4: Plextor Application Installer screen

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3. Select the ConvertX PVR 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, and 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 ConvertX PVR

software disc, then select Finish to restart your computer. Windows
shuts down and then restarts.

8. After Windows restarts, re-insert the ConvertX PVR 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 double­click the Plextor.exe file.)

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9. In the Plextor Application Installer screen, select the ConvertX PVR
Device Driver button. You see the location for the installation folder
where the Plextor PX-TV402U files will be unpacked.

Figure 5: Location for the installation folder

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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 6: 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 PVR PX-TV402U.

Figure 7: Beginning of the driver installation

13. As directed by the driver installation, make sure your ConvertX PVR
PX-TV402U is not connected to your computer yet. Then click
Install. You see a text box indicating the Plextor ConvertX PVR PX­TV402U has been installed.

Figure 8: When the ConvertX PVR has been installed, select Finish

14. Click Finish. You have successfully installed the ConvertX PVR
device driver.

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Install Other ConvertX PVR Drivers

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the next steps of this procedure, you will be

installing more driver files on 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 PVR to your

computer as shown in the figure below. Begin by making sure your
computer is on.

Figure 9: To install drivers, turn the computer on before

attaching the ConvertX PVR

2. Make sure the ConvertX PVR software disc is in the computer’s

drive.

3. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and to your ConvertX

PVR.

4. Connect the USB cable from your ConvertX PVR to the computer.

You see the Found New Hardware Wizard.

CAUTION: The ConvertX PVR should be the only device on the cable.
Do not connect to a USB hub. Do not use a USB hard disk or an optical
disk drive (ODD) while capturing video.

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5. For each new Found Hardware Wizard, select Next to install the
drivers, then select Finish for each Completing the Found New
Hardware Wizard window.

The drivers are installed automatically. When all drivers are installed,
your ConvertX PVR is automatically recognized by the computer and
you see a message that your new hardware is installed and ready to use.
(If you are asked to reboot, remove the ConvertX PVR software disc
from the drive and restart your computer.)

Turn the ConvertX PVR On and Off

Note that there’s no power switch on the ConvertX PVR. When the
computer power is on, the ConvertX PVR is on, as shown by the Power
indicator. When the computer power is off, the ConvertX PVR is off.

Don’t Forget to Register!

Don’t forget to register your ConvertX PVR! In the Plextor Application
Installer, select Register Your ConvertX PVR 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 PVR installation failed, check for these causes:

• Make sure you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP. The
ConvertX PVR 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.exe file.

• Make sure the ConvertX PVR is recognized. See “Make Sure the
ConvertX PVR Is Recognized” below.

• Troubleshoot other devices. (See “Troubleshoot Other Devices” on
page 18.

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Make Sure the ConvertX PVR Is Recognized

After installation, you may want to make sure the ConvertX PVR is
recognized by your computer. To check whether it is recognized:

To see if the ConvertX PVR 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.

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 PVR TV402U A/V Capture.

If you see this entry, your ConvertX PVR is installed and you can
exit Device Manager and Control Panel. You’re ready to go.

NOTE: You won’t see the Plextor ConvertX PVR A/V Capture icon
unless the ConvertX PVR is connected to your PC.

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 PVR icon listed among the devices, contact our
Technical Support group at 1-800-886-3935, or e-mail us at
[e-mail]

for help troubleshooting.

7. If the ConvertX PVR 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
PVR device is listed, in Device Manager double-click the Plextor
ConvertX PVR device and then select the Remove button. Then
restart your computer. The computer will automatically perform
another hardware scan and this time it should correctly install the
ConvertX PVR Personal Video Recorder.

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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 PVR 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-TV402U 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.

Making Connections

This section shows how to connect your ConvertX PVR to a TV signal
input.

Connect Antenna or Cable

If you have a TV antenna or analog cable line that connects directly to
your TV without using a set-top box, connect the line directly to the
RF/Coaxial input connector of the PX-TV402U.

Figure 10: Connecting a TV antenna or analog cable input

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Connect a Set-Top Box or Other Video Input

If your TV set is normally connected to a set-top box (from analog
cable, digital cable, or a satellite dish), the box will often supply a
composite or S-video analog video source. In this case, you can connect
it to the ConvertX PVR front-panel input connectors as shown in Figure

11. In addition, you can connect other sources, such as a VCR or
camcorder, that supplies composite video or S-video.

NOTE: If your set-top box has only RF/coaxial output, connect it to the
RF/Coaxial connector at the rear of the ConvertX PVR as in Figure 10.
Your video quality will not be as high as S-video or composite video, so
use this option only if no other connection method is possible.

Figure 11: For higher-quality video, connect

S-video or composite video

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• For S-Video: Use the black S-Video cable to connect from the S-
Video connector at the source to the front-panel S-Video connector
on the ConvertX PVR. S-Video provides the highest quality video.

-or-

• For composite video: Use the yellow video cable to connect the
Line Out or Video Out connector from the source to the front-panel
Video connector of the ConvertX PVR. Composite video gives
better quality than a TV signal delivered through the RF/Coaxial
input connector, but not as good as S-Video.

• For composite audio: Use the red and white RCA audio cables to
connect the Line Out or Audio Out connectors from the source to the
front-panel Audio connectors of the ConvertX PVR. You use
composite audio to provide sound with either S-Video or composite
video.

For more information about connections, see the next chapter.

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3. Viewing and Capturing TV Programs
with WinDVR

InterVideo's WinDVR 5 is a simple-to-use software application that lets
you watch, pause and record live TV. You can also schedule and record
programs when you are away by either manually setting up a time to
record, or by using WinDVR’s integrated electronic program guide
(EPG) provided by TitanTV.

Installing the WinDVR 5 Software

To install the WinDVR 5 software:

1. Turn ON your computer system.

2. Make sure that all applications are turned off.

3. Insert the ConvertX PVR software disc into your CD or DVD drive.
You see the Plextor Application Installer screen.

4. Select the WinDVR button. You see the WinDVR 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.

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 WinDVR 5 icons, or enter the name of another
folder. Then click Next. The setup program installs WinDVR 5, a
process that can take a few minutes. When the installation is
completed, you see the Setup Complete screen.

10. Click Finish. The installation is complete, and you can launch the
WinDVR 5.

Launching WinDVR

To launch WinDVR 5:

• Click the InterVideo WinDVR 5 icon on your desktop.

-or­Select Start | Programs | InterVideo WinDVR 5
| InterVideo WinDVR 5.

Using the Main WinDVR Controls

Once WinDVR 5 is launched and active, you see the play window (top)
and the player panel (bottom). Both have controls that you use to
navigate.

Note that the available options depend on the source: RF/Coaxial,
S-Video, DVD, CD, etc. If a WinDVR 5 feature is not available, it is
grayed out and inaccessible. The illustration below shows key WinDVR
controls.

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Figure 12: WinDVR play window and player panel

Main Play Window Controls

No. Window Area Function

1 Source

Selects the source for capture and
playing: RF/Coaxial, Composite video, or
S-Video.

2 Play window

Lets you view the current source material.
Right-click here to see menu of options,
including Setup.

3 Help

Shows controls and step-by-step
operation.

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Main Player Panel Controls

No. Window Area Functions

4

Pause

Pauses video being played.

5

Play

Plays or resumes playing video.

6 Channel list

Shows a complete list of available
channels.

7 Volume

Controls the TV or playback volume.

8 Current

channel

Displays the number of the current
channel.

9 Channel

up/down

Changes the channel up or down.

10 Previous

channel

Jumps back to the previously selected
channel.

11 Stop

Stops recording.

12

Record

Starts recording. Red when recording.

13

Subpanel

Shows choice of several subpanels and
menus.

The illustration shows key WinDVR controls. For an explanation of all
controls, select the WinDVR Help menu.

The WinDVR Subpanels

Most WinDVR 5 features are available through the subpanels. For more
details about the subpanel selections, consult the WinDVR Help menu.

NOTE: The available subpanels and choices depend on the current
source selected and on other parameters.

The next few pages are a tutorial showing how to set up WinDVR 5 for
your TV or cable connection. You’ll also learn how to use some of
WinDVR’s features to watch TV on your computer and record a
program on your computer’s hard disk for later viewing.

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Choosing Your Setup

Setup and operation of the ConvertX PVR/WinDVR combination are
different, depending on whether you have a) a TV antenna or analog
cable that connects directly to your TV set, or b) a “set-top box” that
connects your TV to a satellite dish, digital cable, or even analog cable.

With a set-top box, the box is on or near your TV set. And you normally
leave your TV set to channel 3 or 4, and use the set-top box’s remote
control to change channels. (In some cases, analog cable also can use a
set-top box.)

• If you have a TV antenna or analog cable that connects directly

to your TV: Continue with “If You Have a Direct-Connected TV

Antenna or Cable” below.

• If you have a satellite dish or cable with a set-top box: Go to “If

You Have a Set-Top Box” on page 31 now.

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If You Have a Direct-Connected TV Antenna
or Cable

This section explains how to connect, set up, and use the Plextor PX­TV402U if you normally receive a TV signal directly from a TV
antenna, or you receive analog cable TV without a set-top box.

Step 1: Make the Connections

To connect to the ConvertX PVR:

Connect the antenna or analog cable directly to the RF/Coaxial input
connector of the ConvertX PVR, as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13: Direct connection to the video source

If you want to connect your analog cable or antenna to the ConvertX
PVR and also to your TV at the same time, use a video splitter
(available from all popular electronics stores).

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Step 2: Set Up the Channels

To set up WinDVR for your TV source:

1. Ensure that a TV antenna or cable is connected to the PX-TV402U.

Also, ensure the PX-TV402U is connected to your computer’s USB
port.

2. Launch WinDVR 5. (Select Programs | WinDVR 5 | WinDVR 5.)

You see the WinDVR 5 main play window.

3. At the top left of the WinDVR main screen, click the Source

button

(the up/down arrows). You see a list of sources.

4. Choose the source to display. This should be the same source you

have connected to the PX-TV402U. If you connected via the
RF/Coaxial input connector, select ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U A/V
Capture RF/Coaxial. (And if you connected via S-Video or
Composite, choose the appropriate option.) If this is the first time
you’ve selected this source, you’ll see the Setup menu.

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5. If you don’t see the Setup menu right away, place your mouse in the
main play window and right-click. You see the WinDVR main
options menu.

Figure 14: Right-click in the middle of the play window to

see the main options menu

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6. Select Setup. You see the Setup tabs. If the TV tab is not already

selected, click the tab to select it.

Figure 15: Click Auto scan to populate the list of TV channels. To

deselect a channel as a favorite, double-click the heart left of the check

box in the Status column.

7. In the TV tab, click the first button (it will be marked Cable or

Antenna) until the button shows the appropriate signal source. Set
the button to match the source that’s connected to your ConvertX
PVR: Antenna or analog cable. (If you have a set-top box from
analog cable, digital cable, or satellite, see page 35.)

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8. In the TV tab, select Auto scan. You see the list of channels
populated one by one, as the tuner locates available channels. A
check mark appears in the box next to any channel that is available.

You can let the full list be populated, or you can click Stop scan to
halt scanning when you’re satisfied all the channels you want to see
are listed.

9. When scanning is completed, click OK.

10. Favorite channels: By default, all available channels are favorite
channels, shown in the left-hand column by a red heart icon with a
plus symbol in it. (Favorite channels are those available in the
channel list and the CH+ and CH- buttons in the main player panel.)
To remove a channel from your favorite channels, click on the heart
icon. To add it back, click again in the blank area at the far left end
of the row.

Step 3: Use WinDVR to Change Channels

To use WinDVR to watch TV if you have an antenna or direct­connected analog cable:

• In the player panel, use the CH+ and CH- buttons to navigate up or
down through your favorite channels. (Only channels marked as
favorite channels are displayed.)

-or-

• Use the Channel List button

to show the list of favorite channels,

then choose one.

Save a List of Favorite Channels

To save a channel list:

1. In the play window, right-click, then select Setup. You see the Setup
window.

2. In the Setup window, select the TV tab.

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3. In the TV tab, click the favorite channel icons (the red heart icons at

the left of the Status column) to select or delete channels from the
favorite channel list.

4. To save this channel list, in the TV tab select the Save button and

give the list a name (such as “Sports Channels” or “Financial
Channels”).

5. Select OK to complete the channel setup. You see the main

WinDVR 5 window again.

6. In the main WinDVR window, use the CH+ and CH- buttons to

move among the channels you have placed in your channel list. You
should see TV programs playing on your computer screen, and hear
audio.

With your ConvertX PVR/WinDVR combination set up for viewing,
you can begin using some of its other features. Go on to page 36.

If You Have a Set-Top Box

This section explains how to connect, set up, and use the Plextor
PX-TV402U if you normally receive a TV signal from a set-top box.
(Set-top boxes are provided with all digital cable TV and satellite dish
installations, and also with some analog cable installations.) If you have
a set-top box on or near your TV set, you normally leave your TV set to
channel 3 or 4, and use the set-top box’s remote control to change
channels.

Step 1: Make the Connections

To connect the set-top box to the ConvertX PVR:

1. Leave the cable or satellite dish connected to the input of the set-top

box.

2. Connect the ConvertX PVR using one of the three illustrations

below. For all of these configurations, you will use the set-top box
remote to change channels.

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

S-Video connection: Use the S-Video cable to connect from the
set-top box to the ConvertX PVR’s front-panel S-Video
connector, as shown in Figure 16. This provides the highest­quality video.

To supply audio in this configuration, use the red and white
composite audio cables to connect the Line Out or Audio Out
connectors from the set-top box to the front-panel Audio L and
R connectors of the ConvertX PVR.

Figure 16: Connecting a set-top box using the S-Video connector

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

Composite video connection: Use the composite audio and
video cables to connect from the set-top box to the ConvertX
PVR’s front-panel Video connector and Audio R and L
connectors, as shown in Figure 17. This provides the next­highest-quality video.

Figure 17: Connecting a set-top box using composite video

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

RF/coaxial cable connection: As shown in Figure 18, you can
also use a coaxial cable to connect the RF output of the set-top
box to the rear-panel RF/Coaxial input connector of the
ConvertX PVR. This provides the lowest-quality video, but may
be the most convenient option, especially if the set-top box is at
some distance from your PC.

Figure 18: Connecting a set-top box to the ConvertX PVR’s

RF/Coaxial input connector

NOTE: For this configuration, you need to use WinDVR 5 to set the
ConvertX PVR channel to 3 or 4, then use the set-top box’s remote
control to change channels for viewing or capture.

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Step 2: Changing Channels with a Set-Top Box

To set up WinDVR for your set-top box:

1. Ensure that the set-top box is connected to the PX-TV402U. Also,

ensure the PX-TV402U is connected to your computer’s USB port.

2. Launch WinDVR 5. (Select Programs | WinDVR 5 | WinDVR 5.)

You see the WinDVR 5 main screen.

3. At the top left of the main play window, click the Source button

(the up/down arrows). You see a list of sources.

4. Choose the source to display. For a set-top box, select the

appropriate option (RF/Coaxial, S-Video or Composite, depending
on how you have connected the ConvertX PVR to the set-top box).

5. If you are using a connection from the set-top box to the ConvertX

PVR’s RF/Coaxial connector, set the source to RF/Coaxial and set
WinDVR to channel 3 or 4. See page 27 for a description of how to
enable channels using WinDVR. (For S-Video or Composite, the
channel changing buttons in the WinDVR player panel are grayed
out.)

6. To change channels for viewing or capture, point your remote

control at the set-top box and use it to change channels, just as you
normally would.

HINT: For best results with a set-top box connected to the RF/Coaxial
input, make sure during WinDVR setup that you select channel 3 or 4 as
the only favorite channel. That way you cannot accidentally change
channels to the wrong channel.

About IR Blasters

Third-party devices known as IR blasters are available to control set-top
boxes. The current release of WinDVR 5 software does not support IR
blasters.

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Hints If You Don’t See and Hear a TV
Display

• Make sure you’re using USB 2.0.

• Make sure you have selected the source (RF/Coaxial, S-Video, or

Composite) that matches the physical connection to the ConvertX
PVR.

• Make sure the antenna or CATV input is securely fastened to the
RF/Coaxial input connector.

• If you have a set-top box providing Composite or S-Video input to
the ConvertX PVR, make sure the connections are securely fastened.
Then use the set-top box’s remote control to change channels on the
set-top box.

Pausing While Viewing

WinDVR 5 has a time-shifting feature that allows you to pause and then
replay live TV. You can take a break watching a live show, and pick up
where you left off, or instantly jump back to live view.

NOTE: Pausing live TV only works when you have selected a DVD or
VCD recording profile in the Recording tab. If you have selected DivX or
MPEG-4, you cannot pause live TV.

To watch and pause live TV, always set the Recording profile to one of
the DVD or VCD recording profiles. (To record a program, you can use
any recording profile you like.)

To pause while viewing, then continue where you left off:

1. In the WinDVR 5 player panel, click the SubPanel button. You see a
list of subpanels.

2. Select the Recording subpanel. You see the subpanel with recording
options.

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3. In the Recording subpanel select a Profile. This must be one of the

DVD or VCD recording profiles.

4. Start watching a program normally. To pause the program you are

watching, on the player panel click the Pause button

(or press the

spacebar on the keyboard).

Figure 19: Click the Pause button (1) to pause a program, then the

Play button (2) to see TV beginning where you left off, and finally the

Stop button (3) to return to real-time TV again.

5. To resume watching TV, click the Play button

. You will appear to

be watching live TV beginning where you paused.

NOTE: When pausing video, the video is temporarily saved on your hard
disk. The slider bar on the player panel indicates how much video is
temporarily saved. You can skip to any place in the saved video.

6. To stop the time-shifted display and resume watching live video,

click the Stop button

on the play window.

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Recording Programs

WinDVR 5 gives you several different ways to record programs. You
can record a program manually, by using the Scheduler, or by using the
electronic program guide (EPG).

Record Manually

To begin recording a program that you are watching:

1. In the WinDVR 5 player panel, click the SubPanel button

. You see

a list of subpanels.

2. Select the Recording subpanel. You see the subpanel with recording
options.

3. In the Recording subpanel select the Profile, the Storage medium,
and the Recording time.

NOTE: If you select an MPEG-4 profile, remember that the minimum
CPU for using WinDVR in MPEG-4 mode is a Pentium running at 2.4
GHz.

4. On the player panel, click the Record button

. You see the Record
button blink to indicate that your program is being recorded. The
upper left corner of the player panel also shows how much time you
can record on the remaining space on your hard disk.

5. To stop recording, click the Stop button

on the player panel. You
see a Save recorded file window, with a suggested location and
filename. (The default filename shows the date and time.)

6. In the Save recorded file window, navigate to the desired folder and
give the recorded file a name. Then click Save. Your file is saved for
viewing at a later time.

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Schedule a Recording

WinDVR lets you schedule a recording—for example, a TV program
that you won’t be around to watch until later. Here’s an example of how
to do it.

To set up a scheduled recording:

1. In the WinDVR 5 player panel, click the SubPanel button

. You see

a list of subpanels.

2. Select the TV Control subpanel. You see the subpanel with TV

control options.

3. In the TV Control subpanel select Scheduler. You see a Schedule

window with a list of scheduled tasks.

4. To create a new task, select Create. You see a Task window.

5. In the Task window, assign a Task Name, select the Task Type

(viewing reminder or recording), select the Video Source (make sure
it matches the cable connections to your PX-TV402U), and select the
channel.

 If you have a set-top box, you must make sure the cable or

satellite set-top box is set to the correct channel for recording at
the time you want to record.

 And if your set-top box is connected via the RF/Coaxial input

connector, you must select channel 3 or channel 4 in the

WinDVR Task window.
Then click Next. You see the Record settings window, where you
can specify recording parameters and the destination.

6. In the Record settings window, specify the recording quality, where
to record the program, and how long to record it. Then click Next.
You see the Task Time window.

7. In the Task Time window, specify whether you want the recording to
occur every day, once each week, or one time only. For one-time­only recording, you specify the date and the start time. Then click
Next. You see a message that the task has been added.

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8. In the message window, click Finish. You see the Schedule window,
with your task added to the window.

To make sure your program is recorded, you need to ensure:

• Your computer is on, and the WinDVR 5 icon is visible in the
taskbar at the lower right of the Windows screen.

• The Plextor PX-TV402U is connected to your computer and to the
antenna, cable, or satellite dish.

 Finally, if you have digital cable or a satellite dish, make sure

the set-top box is turned on and set for the correct channel to
record your program at the desired time.

NOTE: WinDVR cannot change channels on digital cable or satellite TV
set-top boxes. You must change channels using the remote control
supplied with your set-top box.

If you schedule a recording using the Scheduler function, you must
manually change the channel on your set-top box to the channel you
want to record from. If you schedule multiple recordings, you must
change the channel on your set-top box after every recording.

When the recording starts, the Record button

in the player panel
blinks on and off, and you see a display showing the amount of
remaining space on your hard disk, and the remaining time of recording.
The recorded file is placed in your My Videos folder, with the filename
reflecting the name you chose for the task.

Playing a Recorded Video

To play a video you have recorded:

1. In WinDVR’s main window, select the Source button

, and choose

Open File. You see an Open window, with your file listed.

2. Choose the file and click Open. You see the file in the WinDVR play

window.

3. In the WinDVR player panel, click the Play button to play the file.

To play a commercial or home movie DVD, you’ll need to purchase
InterVideo’s WinDVD player or another DVD player.

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EPG Recording

An electronic program guide, or EPG, is a web-based service that
displays all the television and cable programs available, based on your
type of TV service and your address. If your computer is connected to
the Internet, WinDVR can connect to the free EPG service provided by
TitanTV at http://www.titantv.com/

.

Register for the EPG

Before trying to use the EPG in WinDVR 5, go to the TitanTV web site
and register. Although the service is free, you must register and provide
some information, including your address and the name of your cable or
satellite provider. This allows the program guide to display whatever
channels and programs are available in your area.

View the EPG

You can use the EPG function to create your own personalized program
guide, and you can also schedule programs for recording.

To see program information:

1. Ensure your computer is able to connect to the Internet. You don’t
have to actually be connected; WinDVR 5 will make the connection
to the TitanTV web site automatically.

2. In the WinDVR 5 player panel, click the SubPanel button . You see
a list of subpanels.

3. Select the TV Control subpanel. You see the subpanel with TV
control options.

4. In the TV Control subpanel select EPG. In the WinDVR 5 play
window you see the TitanTV screen, with a list of programs for your
area and cable or satellite provider.

5. To navigate through the EPG, use your mouse on the screen, or the
buttons at the top of the play window.

6. To quit the EPG and return to viewing TV in WinDVR, select the
Quit iEPG button at the top right of the WinDVR play window.

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Set the PVR Device Preferences for Channel 3 or 4

Using the EPG to set PVR device preferences to channel 3 or 4 makes
recording more convenient if you have a set-top box connected to the
RF/Coaxial input connector. (If your source is Composite or S-Video,
the ConvertX PVR is automatically set for the correct channel input
from the set-top box. You don’t need to perform this step.)

To set the PVR Device Preferences to channel 3 or 4 in TitanTV:

1. In the TitanTV screen, go to the My Account tab and select Edit
PVR/Tuner Devices. You see TitanTV’s PVR/Tuner Device
Preferences screen.

2. In the Device Preferences screen, under PVR Settings: PVR Being
Used, select WinDVR.

3. Under PVR Settings: Preferences, check Always use the following
channel, and enter the channel number (3 or 4).

4. Select Save to save your settings.

Your ConvertX PVR is set to channel 3 or 4 for EPG recording.

Set Up an EPG Recording

To set up an EPG recording:

1. In the TitanTV program guide, find a program you want to record
and drag your mouse over its title. You see a popup window appear
with a menu of tasks.

Figure 20: Drag your mouse over an EPG title to see the task menu

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2. In the popup window, select Record. You see the Scheduler, with the

new task automatically added.

Once the desired program is listed in the Scheduler, operation is the
same as for any Scheduler recording:

• Your computer must be on.

• The WinDVR 5 icon must be visible in the taskbar at the lower right

of the Windows screen.

• The Plextor PX-TV402U must be connected to your computer and to

the antenna, cable, or satellite dish.

 Also, remember that if you have digital cable or a satellite dish,

make sure the set-top box is turned on and set for the correct
channel to record your program at the desired time.

WinDVR 5: Next Steps

In this chapter, we’ve just scratched the surface of the things you can do
with the ConvertX PVR/WinDVR combination. For more details,
consult WinDVR’s help files. (Or go on to the next chapter to see how
you can use WinDVD Creator 2 to make your own highly polished
multimedia projects and presentations.)

For additional help and frequently asked questions (FAQs), see the
Plextor web site at www.plextor.com

. This site also has information on
how to download the Plextor Go Cap application, which allows you to
set many parameters that are not available in the bundled software. (Go
Cap is not supported by Plextor technical support.)

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4. Capturing and Editing Video with
WinDVD Creator

WinDVD Creator 2 software lets you capture video from a videocassette
recorder, your camcorder, or any other analog source and feed it to the
Plextor ConvertX PVR for conversion to digital video. WinDVD
Creator also lets you edit that video; use it to create and share
compelling presentations, complete with video, still photos, audio, on­screen titles; and more.

Installing 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 PVR 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.

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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 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.

Starting Up

To launch WinDVD Creator 2:

• On the computer, go to Start | Programs | InterVideo WinDVD
Creator 2 and select WinDVD Creator.

When you start WinDVD Creator 2, you see the WinDVD Creator task
window.

NOTE: Do not start WinDVD Creator at same time as another capture
application such as WinDVR.

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 21. WinDVD Creator task window

No. Window Area Function

1 Create new

project

Brings up an Untitled WinDVD Creator
main window for you to create a new
project. See page 48.

2 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 54.

3 Create CD/DVD

with existing
video file

Lets you choose a video file, opens the
WinDVD Creator Edit window, and places
the video file in the media library. See
page 54.

4 Capture video

into hard disk

Lets you capture video directly from the
ConvertX PVR into your hard disk. Brings
up the WinDVD Creator Capture window.
See page 50.

5 Record video

directly to DVD
disc

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 66.

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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 22: WinDVD Creator’s main window

No. Window Area Function

1 Task buttons

Capture, Edit, Author, and Make Movie.
These buttons lead you into the four
steps you’ll perform to create a CD or
DVD.

2 Help

Click here to get help.

3 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.)

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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 PVR 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 23: Capture window

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No. Window Area Function

1 Capture

button

Displays the Capture window.

2 Preview

window

Allows you to preview the media content
that you capture from outside devices or
that you import from files.

3 Input device

list

Shows a list of input devices that connect
to your computer. Those devices allow
you to capture video from the Plextor
ConvertX PVR, as well as from a
television source, camera, or a digital
camcorder. For each device, a control
panel allows you to control the device.

4 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.

5 Media library

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.

Capture 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 PVR, 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 24: Control panel for the Plextor ConvertX PVR

No. Window Area Function

1 Record

button

Starts and stops recording.

2 Configuration

button

Displays the configuration window for this
device.

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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. (For

more information about the details of ConvertX PVR formats
and profiles, see the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com

.)

 In the Device Control tab, select the Video Source (RF, S-

Video, or Composite) you have connected to the ConvertX
PVR. You can also select the Video Standard; set this to match
the type of video that is coming into the ConvertX PVR. (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, has too much contrast, 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 (RF, S-Video, or Composite) that matches the
physical connection to the ConvertX PVR.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to launch other applications while capturing.
Video data may be corrupted if CPU usage approaches 100 percent.
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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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

. You

see the Edit window.

Figure 25: WinDVD Creator’s Edit window

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No. Window Area Function

1 Edit

button

Displays the Edit window.

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 Media library

Stores all your files for easy access
when you are adding them to your
project.

4 Library buttons

Use to select a library: Video Library,
Image Library, Audio Library,
Transition Effects, and Title Effects.

5 Storyboard or

timeline

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.

6 Storyboard/Timeline

button

Switches between storyboard view
and timeline view. In general, the
storyboard view is for intermediate
users, and the timeline view is for
more advanced users.

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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Adjust 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 26: Use sliders in Video Manager to trim video clips

No. Window Area Function

1 Sliders

Use to trim video to the desired
length.

2

Video cut tool

Cuts video based on slider position.

2. Select Video Manager. You see the video cut tool and two sliders,
one for the beginning position of the video and the other for the
ending position.

3. Set the sliders, then click the video cut tool to trim the video clip
to the desired length.

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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.

Add and Adjust 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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Add 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.

Preview 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.

View 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, right­click on the file you choose, and select Properties from the pulldown
menu.

Save 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 27: WinDVD Creator’s Author window

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No. Window Area Function

1 Author button

Displays the Author window.

2 Preview

window

The top-left section of the Author window
is the preview window. You can edit the
theme here.

3 Theme library

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 Chapter board

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 Text insertion

Click once to select text insertion mode,
then put the cursor in the Preview window
to add text to the menu.

6 Chapter mark

These mark the chapters of your project.
You can add chapter marks or delete
them.

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Delete 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.

Add 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.

Edit 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 in the
Chapter Board.

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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 28: WinDVD Creator’s Make Movie window

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No. Window Area 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. Here you
preview your project as it is being burned,
ensuring that it is properly displaying and
playing.

3 Burning wizard

The top-right section is the Burning
Wizard, which provides a step-by-step
procedure for burning your project onto
CD or DVD.

4 Help

The bottom of the window gives detailed
help about the burning process.

Burn 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.

 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 700­megabyte CD, respectively.

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.

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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 29: 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-712UF or PX-712A 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 30: Device Setting window

 Write content to hard disk for later burning: Saves the

project in a set of files on your hard disk, allowing you to burn
the project at a later time. With this option, choose a location to
save your project, then press the Next button

. The set of
files and folders containing the project are automatically created
on your hard disk, in a folder labeled IVI_DVD.

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

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 IVI_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 for Input and Output

Together, the ConvertX PVR 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.

Save 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 31. Disc Manager window

No. Window Area Function

1 Preview

window

View and listen to your media content.

2 Video library

Import directly from the video library.

3 Capture

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.

5 Authoring

Select a background theme.

6 Eject

Ejects or loads the DVD±R/RW disc.

7 DiscView

Shows the contents of the disc.

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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.

Capture 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-712A or PX-712UF) 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.)

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

to set the

parameters for recording:

 In the Record tab, select a Format and a Profile for capture. (For

more information about the details of ConvertX PVR formats
and profiles, see the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com

.)

 In the Device Control tab, select the Video Source (RF, S-Video

or Composite) you have connected to the ConvertX PVR. You
can also select the Video Standard; set this to match the type of
video that is coming into the ConvertX PVR. (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, has too much contrast,
etc.)

8. To record video, press the Record button

on this device’s on­screen 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 (RF, S-Video or Composite) that matches the physical
connection to the ConvertX PVR.

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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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 WinDVR and on most modern commercial set-top
DVD players.

WinDVD Creator 2: Next Steps

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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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This chapter explains maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for
your ConvertX PVR. 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 PVR

Periodically, Plextor makes available updates for the device driver and
application software used with the ConvertX PVR. Before
troubleshooting a possible problem with your personal video recorder,
please make sure to visit our web site at www.plextor.com

to make sure

you have the latest ConvertX PVR software.

To obtain the latest operating program for your ConvertX PVR:

1. Go to the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com

.

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 PVR.

To upgrade the ConvertX PVR 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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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
PVR, use these hints to help solve the problem:

• First, make sure to update your version of Windows using
Microsoft’s Windows Update.

• To ensure the drivers load properly, start your computer before
plugging the PX-TV402U to the USB port.

• Also, visit the Plextor web site to find other tips to help find and
solve the problem.

Problems with Viewing

• Make sure you have the latest Windows service pack. Suggested
service packs are:

 Windows 2000: Service Pack 4
 Windows XP (Home or Professional): Service Pack 1

• Pixel noise or skipping may occur if your PC does not meet the
minimum specifications shown on page 73.

• The ConvertX PVR should be the only device on the cable. Do not
connect to a USB hub.

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.

• Do not use a USB hard disk or optical disk drive (ODD) while
capturing video.

• Do not start other applications while video capture is in progress

• Do not install other video capture devices on the same PC.

• Do not start WinDVD Creator and WinDVR at same time.

• Note that a TV signal that is too strong or too weak may affect

capture.

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Appendix A: Specifications

Product Name Plextor ConvertX PVR Personal Video

Recorder (PVR)

Product Type MPEG-1/2/4 and DivX Personal Video

Recorder

Product Model PX-TV402U

System Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Minimum System Requirements

Computer PC/AT compatible

 Minimum: Pentium® III, 800-MHz CPU or

faster; provides SIF size MPEG 1, 2,
DivX

 Recommended: Pentium 4, 1.6-GHz CPU

or faster; provides full D1 size MPEG-4
in WinDVD Creator

 Pentium 4, 2.4-GHz or faster CPU

required for WinDVR 5 in MPEG-4
mode

NOTE: The PX-TV402U is not supported on
hyper-threading, dual CPU, and Xeon
systems. If using HTT, disable the HTT
function in the BIOS.

Minimum Memory 256 MB or higher

Hard Disk Size 10 GB free space preferred

Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Operating System Windows XP, 2000

File System FAT or NTFS (FAT 32 maximum file size is 4

GB. NTFS has no limit on file size.)

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Minimum System Requirements (continued)

Video Graphics Card Windows-compatible 24-bit color resolution

with DirectX support; AGP 4X 32MB video
memory or faster with DirectX support

Sound Card Windows-compatible sound card with

48-kHz playback

CD Drives CD-ROM drive: For software installation.

CD-RW drive: Required to burn CDs or
VCDs
DVD+RW or DVD-RW drive: Required to
burn DVDs, CDs and VCDs

DirectX Support DirectX 9.0b or later required (Provided on

the accompanying Plextor CD.)

Media Player Windows Media Player 9

Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768, 24-bit color

Video Specifications

Video Compression MPEG-1: ISO/IEC11172-2

MPEG-2: ISO/IEC13818-2
MPEG-4: ISO/IEC14496-2
DivX: Home Theater, Portable, Handheld
profiles

Video Bit Rate MPEG-1: 1.09Mbps (CBR), SIF only

MPEG-2: 2Mbps-6Mbps target bit rate (VBR)
MPEG-4: 700Kbps-4Mbps target bit rate
(VBR)
DivX: 128Kbps-4Mbps (VBR)

NOTE: CBR = constant bit rate.
VBR = variable bit rate

MPEG Profile MPEG-2: Main Program @ Main Level

MPEG-4: Simple Profile @ L3

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Video Specifications (continued)

Aspect Ratio MPEG-1: 1.0950 (NTSC), 0.9157 (PAL)

MPEG-2, 4, DivX: 4:3, 16:9 (All modes)

Frame Rate 29.97 (NTSC), 25 (PAL, SECAM),

15 (DivX Handheld: NTSC/PAL)

Video Capture Size MPEG-1: SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;

352 x 288, PAL (VCD)

MPEG-2:
 SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;

352 x 288, PAL (EP)

 Half D1: 352 x 480, NTSC;

352 x 576, PAL (SP, LP)

 Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC;

720 x 576, PAL (HQ, GQ)

MPEG-4:
 SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;

352 x 288, PAL (LP, EP)

 Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC;

720 x 576, PAL (HQ, GQ, SP)

DivX

 QSIF: 176 x 144, NTSC, PAL (Handheld)
 SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;

352 x 288, PAL (Portable)

 Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC;

720 x 576, PAL (Home Theater)

Audio Bit Rate Bit rate for all profiles is MPEG-1 Layer II:

 224 Kbps: MPEG-1, 2, 4, HQ, GQ, SP;

DivX-HT, HTLP

 128Kbps: MPEG-4 LP, EP;

DivX Portable

 64Kbps: DivX Handheld

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Video Specifications (continued)

Audio Compression PCM (The capture application converts PCM

data to MPEG-1 Layer II)

Audio Sampling
Frequency

MPEG-1: 44.1 kHz 16-bit stereo
MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX: 48 kHz 16-bit
stereo

Multiplexing MPEG-1: System stream

MPEG-2, 4: Program stream

GOP Structure MPEG-1: IBP 15 frames

MPEG-2: IBP 15 frames
MPEG-4: IP 30 frames
DivX: IP 30/15 frames

Video Input Signal NTSC, PAL, SECAM

Video Output Format

NTSC, PAL

TV Tuner NTSC-M:

 VLF: 2~6, A-6~B
 VHF: 7~13, C~W+11
 UHF: 14-69, W+12~W+29

Multiplex System BTSC (SAP)

TV Input Connector 75 ohm input, F type connector

VBI Closed Caption

EPG TitanTV

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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 S-Video connector

Ready to Record Amber when capturing (encoding) or

previewing video

Power Blue when AC adapter and USB cable are

connected to ConvertX PVR computer is on.

Rear Panel

RF In TV/CATV input connector.

USB 2.0 USB connector for USB 2.0.

DC 9V Connector for AC adapter

Power

AC Adapter Input: 100-240 Vac

Output: 9.0 Vdc (13.2 Vdc max), 1.0 A max.

CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped
with your ConvertX PVR.

Host Interface

USB Connector B Type

USB 2.0 transfers 480 Mbps max (Hi-Speed)

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 550 g (1.21 lb)

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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 2.0G

0-Pk

(5-300Hz), Sine sweep 5 minutes

(Normal operation)

Shock, Operating 3.0G

0-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

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 Safety UL (C-UL) CSA C22.2 No. 60950

(AC adapter)
International USB-IF USB-IF (USB

Implementers Forum)
WHQL Microsoft Windows

Hardware Qualifying

Labs

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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 personal video recorder’s serial number and a copy
of your sales receipt handy as well.

If you experience a problem while installing or operating your ConvertX
PVR, 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 71. 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 PVR. In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused by
your ConvertX PVR 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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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 [e-mail]

. 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
personal video recorders 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 PVR. Your
serial number can be found on the label on the personal video
recorder itself. The TLA number appears on the label at the rear of
the personal video recorder.

• The latest version of the operating program you loaded onto the
personal video recorder, 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).

Appendix B: Technical Support

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Returns

In the unlikely event that you need to return a personal video recorder to
Plextor, you need an RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) number.
You need this number before any Plextor personal video recorder can be
returned for repair or replacement. Here’s how you get an RMA number
and return your personal video recorder:

1. Contact Plextor Technical Support. You will receive assistance in

troubleshooting your system. If the ConvertX PVR is determined to
be defective, you will receive a Tech Support Ticket Number.

2. Locate the RMA request form at:

https://www.plextor.com/english/support/rma_request_form.htm

.
Complete the form, providing the Technical Support Ticket number
and details of the ConvertX PVR 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
PVR 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 PVR to Plextor.

Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department

You can contact our RMA Department and request RMA forms at:

• [e-mail]

• Or by fax at 510-651-9765

• Or by calling us at 800-886-3935

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Packing Your ConvertX PVR

If possible, pack your ConvertX PVR in the original box. Some of our
customers have not held on to their boxes and have had to resort to less­than-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 PVR. 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 personal video
recorder.

Shipping Your ConvertX PVR 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 PVR 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 PVR PX­TV402U Personal Video Recorder 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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All ConvertX PVR units returned to PLEXTOR must be securely
packaged and shipped postage prepaid.

The ConvertX PVR will be returned to the customer at Plextor’s
expense when originating within the United States. For a ConvertX PVR
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 PVR 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

.

.wcp files · 47

A

ac adapter · 4

connecting · 6, 15

power · 77
add chapter mark · 61
adding menus · 49
air pressure specification · 78
antenna connection

changing channels · 30

setting up channels for · 27

to ConvertX PVR · 18, 26, 31
application installer screen · 10
aspect ratio · 75
audio

adding · 58

bit rate · 75

compression · 76

connector · 5, 19, 33, 77

sampling rate · 76
audio library · 58
audio source, connecting to

ConvertX PVR · 19, 32, 33
author button · 49, 59, 60
author window · 59

area functions · 60

chapter mark · 60

text insertion · 60
authoring

Disc Manager · 66

process · 59

B

box

contents of · 4

shipping · 81, 82
burn to disc · 64
burning

CD · 63

device setting window · 64

DVD disc · 63

options · 64

select media window · 64
burning wizard · 63

C

cable TV, analog

changing channels · 30

connecting to ConvertX PVR ·

26

setting up channels · 27
cable TV, digital

connecting to ConvertX PVR ·

18, 31

capture · 49

copy protection and · 72

Disc Manager · 66

don’t launch other applications ·

53, 72
media · 50
size · 75
to hard disk · 47
troubleshooting · 72
video · 51

capture button · 50, 51
capture format, selecting · 53, 68
capture profile, selecting · 53, 68

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capture window · 50
CD

burning project on · 49, 63
capacity · 65

overview of creating · 48
CD-ROM drive required · 3, 74
CD-RW drive recommended · 4
changing channels

antenna or analog cable · 30

set-top box · 35
channel list button · 24
channel list, saving favorites · 30
channel up/down buttons · 24
chapter board · 60
chapter mark

adding · 61

author window · 60

deleting · 61
composite audio cable · 4, 20, 32,

33
composite video · 3

connecting · 20, 33

selecting · 35, 68
composite video cable · 4, 20, 33
compression

options · 65

specifications · 74

types · 7
computer, required · 3, 73
configuration button · 52
configuration, minimum · 3, 73, 74
connecting video and audio

sources · 19, 31
connections

antenna or analog cable · 26

digital cable or satellite dish · 31
connector

DC 9V · 6, 77

RF/Coaxial input · 6, 76, 77

USB 2.0 · 6, 77
connectors

front-panel · 5, 77

rear-panel · 6, 77

ConvertX PVR

controls · 5
front panel · 5
no power switch · 16

recognizing in Windows · 17
copy protection · 72
current channel button · 24

D

DC 9V connector · 6, 77
delete chapter mark · 61
device driver, installing · 9
device manager button · 17
device setting window · 64
digital cable, connecting to

ConvertX PVR · 19, 31
dimensions · 77
DirectX

installation · 11

supplied on Plextor CD · 3

support required · 3, 74
Disc Manager · 47, 48, 66, 67

choosing capture format · 53

counters · 68

DiscView · 69

formatting DVD R/RW disc · 67

requires DVD±R or ±RW disc ·

66
selecting capture profile · 53
selecting same video source as

physical connection · 68
selecting video qualities · 68
selecting video source · 68
selecting video standard · 68

disc, finalizing · 69
DiscView · 66, 69
disk information · 51
DivX · 2, 7, 74

Handheld profile · 74
Home Theater profile · 74

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Portable profile · 74
drivers, installing · 15
drop height specification · 78
DVD

burning project on · 49, 63

capacity · 65

overview of creating · 48

video recording · 63
DVD on CD format · 63
DVD on CD HQ format · 63
DVD±RW drive recommended · 4,

74

E

edit button · 49, 54, 55
edit window · 55

areas · 54
editing · 49, 54
eject, Disc Manager · 66
electronic program guide · 41, 76

digital cable or satellite dish and

· 43
registering for · 41
scheduler and · 42
setting device preferences with ·

42

viewing · 41

electrostatic discharge

specification · 78

EMC standards · 78
environmental conditions · 78

F

FAT file system · 3

FAT 32 file size limit · 73

favorite channels · 30

saving · 30

features · 2, 5

adding interactive · 49
adding to bundled software · 43

file formats · 65

.wcp · 47
file properties, viewing · 58
file system required · 3, 73
finalizing DVD RW disc · 69
format

DVD · 63

DVD on CD · 63

DVD on CD HQ · 63

SVCD · 63

video CD · 63
format window · 63
formatting DVD R/RW disc · 67
frame rate · 75
front-panel

connectors · 5, 77

controls · 5

indicators · 5
functions, window area · 62

G

generating output · 62
go arrow button · 57
Go Cap · 43
GOP structure · 76

H

Handheld profile, DivX · 74
hard disk size · 3, 73
help

make movie window · 63

WinDVD Creator · 48

WinDVR · 23
Home Theater profile, DivX · 74
host interface · 77
humidity specification · 78

I

image library · 51

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import button · 49, 58
importing media · 58
input

connectors · 19
device list · 51

installation

ConvertX PVR · 9
failed · 16
launching manually · 16
troubleshooting · 72
WinDVD Creator · 45
WinDVR · 21

interface · 73

host · 77
system · 73
USB 2.0 · 3, 77

IR blaster · 35

K

KB822603 Windows XP update · 9

L

library · 51
library buttons · 55
list of input devices · 51
load content from hard disk · 65

M

maintenance · 71
make movie button · 49, 62, 63
make movie window · 62
manual TV recording · 38
media

capturing · 49, 50
editing · 49

importing · 58
media library · 51, 55
media player required · 74
memory, minimum · 3, 73

menu theme, editing · 61
menu, adding · 49, 59
minimum configuration · 3, 73, 74
monitor required · 3, 74
MPEG

profile · 74

specifications · 74, 75, 76
MPEG-1 · 2, 7, 74
MPEG-2 · 2, 7, 74
MPEG-4 · 2, 7, 74
multiplex system · 76
multiplexing · 76

N

NTFS file system · 3, 73
NTSC · 63, 75

O

operating position · 8, 78
operating system

required · 3, 16, 73

updates · 4, 9
optical disc drive, don’t use while

capturing · 15, 72
options, burning · 64

P

packing for shipment · 82
PAL · 63, 75
pause button · 24, 37
pausing while viewing TV · 36
play button

WinDVD Creator · 55

WinDVD Creator preview · 58

WinDVR · 24, 37
play window, WinDVR · 23
player panel, WinDVR · 24
playing video with WinDVR · 40
Plextor CD contents · 4

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Plextor.exe file · 10, 11, 16, 45
Portable profile, DivX · 74
power indicator · 5, 16, 77
power specifications · 77
precautions · 8
preview window · 51, 55, 60, 63

Disc Manager · 66
previewing a project · 58
previous channel button · 24
product model · 73

R

ready to record indicator · 5, 77
rear-panel connectors · 6, 77
record button, WinDVD Creator ·

52, 53, 68
record button, WinDVR · 24, 38
recording subpanel · 38
recording TV

manual · 38

scheduling · 39

scheduling with EPG · 42
recording video

directly to hard disk · 47, 66, 67

don’t launch other applications ·

68

WinDVD Creator · 50
registration · 16
reset button · 57
returns · 81
RF/Coaxial input connector · 6, 18,

34, 76, 77
RMA number · 81, 82

S

safety standards · 78
satellite dish, connecting to

ConvertX PVR · 18, 19, 31
saving to file · 65
saving your project · 58

scheduled TV recording · 39

digital cable or satellite dish · 39
EPG · 42

scheduler · 39

digital cable or satellite dish · 39

EPG and · 42
select media window · 64
serial number

WinDVD Creator · 45

WinDVR · 21
setting PVR for channel 3 or 4 · 34,

35, 39, 42
setting up channels

antenna or analog cable · 27

set-top box and RF/Coaxial

connection · 34, 35, 39, 42

set-top box

connecting · 19, 31

connecting to RF/Coaxial input

connector · 34
scheduled TV recording and · 40
setting up channels for

RF/Coaxial connection · 34,

35, 39, 42

setup window · 29
sharing project · 49, 62
shipping your drive · 81, 82
shock specification · 78
show video scenes button · 57
slider · 56

transition · 57

software

obtaining · 71
upgrading · 71
WinDVD Creator · 3, 4, 45
WinDVR · 2, 4, 21

sound card required · 3, 74
source button · 23, 27, 35
specifications · 73
splitter · 26
startup, WinDVD Creator · 46
stop button, WinDVR · 24, 37, 38

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storage

humidity · 78

temperature · 78
storyboard · 55
storyboard/timeline button · 55
subpanel button · 24
support · 79
SVCD format · 63
S-video · 3

connecting · 20, 32

selecting · 35, 68
S-video cable · 4, 20, 32
S-video connector · 5, 19, 32, 77
system interface · 73

T

task window, WinDVD Creator ·

46
tech support ticket number · 81
technical support · 3, 79
temperature specification · 78
text insertion button · 61
text insertion, author window · 60
theme library · 60
ticket number, tech support · 81
time shifting · 36
timeline · 55
TitanTV · 2, 41, 76
title

adding · 58

adjusting · 58

formatting · 58
title library · 58
tools, Disc Manager · 66
transfers, USB 2.0 · 77
transition

adding · 57

adjusting · 57

previewing · 57

reversing · 57
transition effects library · 57

transition icon · 57
troubleshooting · 18, 71

hints · 72
WinDVR · 36

TV

connecting to ConvertX PVR ·

18, 26
pausing while viewing · 36
using splitter · 26

TV control subpanel · 39
TV systems

NTSC · 63
PAL · 63

TV tuner · 2

specifications · 76

U

upgrading software · 3, 71
USB 2.0 · 73

transfers · 77

USB 2.0 connector · 6, 77
USB cable · 4

connecting · 15

USB hard disk, don’t use while

capturing · 15, 72

USB hub, don’t use · 15, 72

V

VBI · 76
VCD · See video CD
vibration specification · 78
video

bit rate · 74
compression · 74
connector · 5, 19, 20, 33, 77
format · 76
input · 19
output format · 76
playing with WinDVR · 40
quality · 20, 33

Index

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recording · 53, 68
recording in WinDVD Creator ·

50

video CD · 7

format · 63

video clip

adjusting · 56
dividing into separate segments

· 57

using sliders to trim · 56
video cut tool · 56
video graphics card required · 3, 74
video library · 53
video library, Disc Manager · 66
video manager · 56, 57
video qualities, selecting · 53, 68
video source

connecting to ConvertX PVR ·

19, 32, 33
selecting · 68
selecting same as physical

connection · 36, 53, 68

video standard, choosing · 68
viewing TV, troubleshooting · 72
volume, WinDVR · 24

W

warranty · 3, 83
weight · 77
Windows 2000 updates · 4, 9
Windows XP updates · 4, 9
Windows, recognizing ConvertX

PVR in · 17

WinDVD Creator · 3

author window · 59
capture window · 50
capturing media · 47, 50
choosing capture format · 53, 68
creating a CD · 48
creating a DVD disc · 48
Disc Manager · 66
edit window · 54
editing with · 54
installing software · 45
make movie window · 62
recording direct to hard disk ·

47, 66, 67
saving your project · 58
selecting capture profile · 53, 68
selecting same video source as

physical connection · 53
selecting video qualities · 53
startup · 46
task window · 46
using with ConvertX PVR · 45
video library · 53

WinDVR · 2, 21

controls · 22
help menu · 24
installing software · 21
launching · 22
play window · 23
player panel · 24
selecting same video source as

physical connection · 36
serial number · 21
troubleshooting · 36

write content to hard disk · 64

Index

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