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Model PX-M402U
MPEG-1/2/4 AND DivX® DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER
FOR USB 2.0 INTERFACE
INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
FEBRUARY 2004
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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.
Second edition, February 2004.
Licenses and Trademarks
Plextor, and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks and ConvertX is a
trademark of Plextor Corp. InterVideo is a registered trademark, and WinDVD
Creator and WinDVD are trademarks of InterVideo, Inc. DivX and the DivX
logo are registered trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc. 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-M402U
Trade Name: PLEXTOR
Responsible Party: PLEXTOR Corp.
Address: 48383 Fremont Blvd, Suite 120, Fremont, CA 94538-6509, USA
Telephone Number: 510-440-2000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
STATEMENT
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ..............................................................................1
About this Manual...........................................................................1
Meet Your ConvertX.......................................................................1
What You Can Do with the ConvertX.........................................2
Features of the Plextor ConvertX................................................3
What You Need to Use the ConvertX ............................................. 4
What's in the Box ............................................................................5
ConvertX Features and Controls ..................................................... 6
Front Panel ..................................................................................6
Rear Panel ...................................................................................7
A Word about MPEG-4 and DivX .................................................. 8
Precautions ......................................................................................8
2. Installing Your ConvertX ............................................................. 9
Install the ConvertX Video Converter.............................................9
Installing the ConvertX Device Driver........................................9
Install the ConvertX Drivers .....................................................14
Turning the ConvertX On and Off ............................................15
Don’t Forget to Register! ..........................................................15
If the Installation Failed ............................................................15
Make Sure the ConvertX Is Recognized ...................................15
Troubleshoot Other Devices...................................................... 17
Changing to Another Computer ................................................17
Connect the Video Input to the ConvertX..................................... 17
3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator ............................. 19
Install the WinDVD Creator 2 Software .......................................19
Startup ...........................................................................................20
Understanding the Task Window .................................................. 20
Overview of Creating a Personalized CD or DVD Disc ...............22
Capturing....................................................................................... 24
Capturing Video ........................................................................25
Recording Time and Disc Capacity...........................................28
Editing........................................................................................... 29
Adjusting a Video Clip.............................................................. 31
Adding and Adjusting a Transition ...........................................32
Adding Titles, Audio Effects, and Media Content ....................33
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Previewing Your Project........................................................... 33
Viewing File Properties ............................................................ 33
Saving Your Project.................................................................. 33
Creating......................................................................................... 34
Deleting a Chapter Mark........................................................... 36
Adding a Chapter Mark............................................................. 36
Editing a Menu Theme.............................................................. 36
Sharing.......................................................................................... 37
Burning a Disc .......................................................................... 38
Compression Options................................................................ 40
Saving to a File ......................................................................... 40
Disc Manager................................................................................ 41
Capturing Directly to a DVD Disc............................................ 42
Where to Go from Here ................................................................ 44
4. Using the WinDVD Player ......................................................... 45
Install the WinDVD 5 Software.................................................... 45
Launch the WinDVD Player......................................................... 46
Use the WinDVD Controls ........................................................... 47
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................ 49
Upgrading Your ConvertX............................................................ 49
Troubleshooting Hints .................................................................. 50
Problems with Installation ........................................................ 50
Problems with Capture.............................................................. 50
Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................ 51
ConvertX Specifications ............................................................... 51
WinDVD Creator 2 Specifications................................................ 59
Appendix B: Technical Support .................................................... 61
How to Contact Plextor Technical Support................................... 62
Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call.......................................... 62
Returns.......................................................................................... 63
Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department.................................... 63
Packing Your ConvertX............................................................ 64
Shipping Your ConvertX to Plextor.......................................... 64
Appendix C: Warranty................................................................... 65
If You’re Outside the U.S. or Canada........................................... 66
Index................................................................................................. 67
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1. Getting Started
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Plextor® ConvertX™
PX-M402U Digital Video Converter. We appreciate the confidence you
have shown in us. Our goal is to put you—and keep you—on the leading
edge of video capture and compression technology.
About this Manual
Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference.
Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting. If your
ConvertX needs service, see your dealer or call Plextor’s Technical
Support Department. (See “Appendix B: Technical Support” for the
different ways you can reach us.)
Meet Your ConvertX
The Plextor ConvertX is a high-quality digital video converter that takes
analog video from a video camera, camcorder, VCR, or cable source and
provides high-quality compressed MPEG-1/2/4 digital video for display
or archiving onto recordable CD or DVD discs.
Figure 1: The ConvertX changes analog video
to compressed digital video
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What You Can Do with the ConvertX
Uncompressed full-motion video with sound takes as much as one
gigabyte of storage space per minute of video. But with your ConvertX,
you can compress that video so that an entire movie fits onto a DVD—
or even a CD!
The ConvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter and the bundled
InterVideo® WinDVD Creator™ 2 software let you:
• Capture: Capture video and sound from analog or digital sources.
• Edit: Modify that video to get just what you want.
• Create: Author compelling DVD projects, complete with titles,
menus, sounds, and music.
• Share: Actually make movies and burn them onto recordable DVD
and CDs or share them over the Internet.
• Direct record: Record video directly to recordable DVD discs in one
step.
In addition, the bundled WinDVD 5 software lets you view your videos
and play video files.
The ConvertX lets you quickly and easily convert analog images on
videotapes into digital video on CDs or DVDs. You can also create new
videos for your CD or DVD player or computer, or webcasts for the
Internet.
Your ConvertX offers MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and DivX
formats, with compression that allows you to store nearly two hours of
digital video on a CD, or up to 10 hours on a DVD. The bundled
WinDVD Creator software guides you through each step of capturing
and editing video, adding effects, and burning the finished product. You
get everything you need for quality digital production—just what you’d
expect from Plextor.
®
video
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Features of the Plextor ConvertX
• Analog-to-digital conversion: Convert analog video from your
camcorder or VCR into digital format for a computer.
• Archiving video memories: Archive your video on long-lasting CD
or DVD discs.
• Real-time MPEG-1/2/4 hardware video capture: Select the best
format for your quality and speed requirements.
• Official DivX Certified™ product: Ready for video capture in the
DivX format.
• USB connection: Use Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480 megabits per second),
for video capture at high bit rates. A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection
maximizes data throughput to the host computer, enabling the
highest speed video capture using MPEG-2 compression.
• High-quality hardware encoder: For fast, real-time conversion of
analog source video into digital output video.
• Video and audio synchronization: For rich, true-to-life video.
• Bundled WinDVD Creator 2 software: For capturing, editing,
authoring, and exporting video to CD or DVD.
• Bundled WinDVD 5 software: Video player for your DVDs and CDs.
• S-Video and composite video: Supports both popular types of video
input.
• Easily upgradable: Just download the latest software from the
Plextor web site and upgrade quickly, without connecting with the
ConvertX.
• One year warranty: And unlimited toll-free tech support.
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What You Need to Use the ConvertX
What You Need:
• Computer: Pentium
GHz CPU or faster suggested)
• Minimum memory: At least 256 megabytes of memory.
• Hard disk size: At least 10 gigabytes of free space recommended.
• Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768, 24 bit color.
• Video graphics card: With 24-bit resolution capability and DirectX
support.
• Sound card: Windows-compatible sound card with 48-kHz
playback. (Using a plug-in PCI sound card is recommended.)
• CD-ROM drive: For installation.
• USB interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) required.
• Operating system: Windows XP or 2000.
• DirectX 9.0b: Provided on the accompanying Plextor CD.
Also Highly Recommended:
• CD-RW drive: To burn CDs, Video CDs, or MiniDVDs.
• DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive: To burn DVDs, CDs or Video
CDs. Also needed for direct recording to DVD.
• Operating system updates: To enhance your experience, Plextor
highly recommends that you update your computer’s Windows
operating system with the following service packs (or later service
packs) and all Microsoft critical updates before you install the
ConvertX drivers. Suggested service packs include:
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP Home, XP Pro Service Pack 1
®
III, 800-MHz CPU or faster. (Pentium 4, 1.6-
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What's in the Box
Check the contents of the box. You should have:
• ConvertX PX-M402U Digital Video Converter
• AC adapter (100–240 V) and power cord
• USB 2.0 cable
• Set of audio/video (A/V) cables
• S-Video cable
• Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U Installation and Users Manual
• Plextor CD with:
Plextor ConvertX USB device driver
InterVideo
software
Adobe
PDF of French-language users manual
®
WinDVD Creator™ 2 and WinDVD™ 5 player
®
Acrobat® Reader
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ConvertX Features and Controls
Before proceeding, become familiar with the controls and features of
your ConvertX.
Front Panel
Figure 2: Front panel of the ConvertX PX-M402U
Connector or
Indicator
1 Audio
2 Video
3 S-Video
4 Record
5 Power
Digital Video Converter
Function
Audio connector: Connect audio input
here, using the RCA audio-video
cables. The red connector is the righthand stereo channel
Video connector: Connect composite
video here, using the RCA A/V cable.
S-Video connector: If S-Video is
available, connect it here using the
S-Video cable.
Recording indicator LED: Amber when
converting video from analog to
digital.
Power LED: Blue when the AC
adapter and USB cable are connected
and the computer is turned on.
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Rear Panel
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Figure 3: Rear panel of the ConvertX PX-M402U
Digital Video Converter
Connector Function
1 DC 9V
2 USB 2.0
Power connector: Connect the AC
adapter here. The unit has an
automatic power switch controlled by
the USB cable from the PC. When the
PC power is on, the ConvertX power
is also on.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter
shipped with your ConvertX.
USB 2.0 connector: Connect your
USB cable here.
CAUTION: Use only the USB cable
shipped with your ConvertX.
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A Word about MPEG-4 and DivX
Together, this version of the ConvertX and WinDVD Creator support
two types of MPEG-4 compression:
• Real-time MPEG-4 compression, with file extension .avi, is
supported by the ConvertX.
• DivX compression, with file extension .avi, is also supported by the
ConvertX.
The ConvertX hardware encoder can capture video and compress it
using MPEG-4 or DivX, saving valuable space on your hard disk. You
can play this MPEG-4 and DivX video and view it on your computer
using the WinDVD 5 player or other software. You can even edit it or
convert it into another format by using WinDVD Creator.
DivX compressed video is a popular format for sharing files on the
Internet. DivX files are playable with Windows Media Player with a
DivX decoder (see http://www.divx.com/
) and with other decoders
available on the Internet
Precautions
Like the rest of your computer system, your ConvertX requires
reasonable care in its installation and use.
• Operate your ConvertX only in a horizontal position.
• Keep the area around your ConvertX clean from dust, smoke, and
other contaminants. The unit is not dustproof.
• Do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids,
to touch the ConvertX. The unit is not waterproof. Furthermore,
thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can mar the surface of
your ConvertX.
• Do not drop or jolt the ConvertX.
• Do not attempt to open the ConvertX and service it yourself. Entrust
service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only.
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2. Installing Your ConvertX
Here’s how to install your ConvertX.
Install the ConvertX Video Converter
Before installation, Plextor highly recommends that you get the latest
updates available for your computer’s operating system. Current service
packs and critical updates are available from
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
If you have a computer with Windows 2000 or Windows XP, use the
following procedure to connect your ConvertX USB Digital Video
Converter.
Installing the ConvertX Device Driver
NOTE: Be sure you do this procedure to install the ConvertX Digital
Video Converter driver from the CD before connecting the ConvertX to
your computer.
To install the ConvertX Digital Video Converter Driver:
1. Turn ON your computer system and make sure that all applications
are turned off. Do not connect the ConvertX yet.
.
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Figure 4: Turn on the computer and insert the ConvertX software disc
2. Insert the ConvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You
see the Plextor Application Installer screen. (If you don’t see the
installer screen right away, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the
CD or DVD drive, and double-click the Plextor.exe file.)
Figure 5: Plextor Application Installer screen
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3. Select the ConvertX Device Driver button. You may see a window
that asks if you want to install DirectX version 9.0b. (If you don’t
see this window, you have the correct version of DirectX already
installed. Skip to step 9 below.)
4. If you see the DirectX installation window, Select OK. You see a
window with the Welcome to setup for DirectX and license
agreement.
5. Click the I accept the agreement choice, then select Next. You see
the DirectX Setup window.
6. Select Next to start the installation. You see the installation of
DirectX as it proceeds. When installation is done, you see the Restart
Computer window.
7. Make sure all applications are closed, remove the Plextor ConvertX
software disc, then select Finish to restart your computer. Windows
shuts down, then restarts.
8. After Windows restarts, re-insert the ConvertX software disc into
your CD or DVD drive. You see the Plextor Application Installer
screen. (If you don’t see the installer screen right away, use
Windows Explorer to navigate to the CD or DVD drive, and doubleclick the Plextor.exe file.)
9. In the Plextor Application Installer screen, select the ConvertX
Device Driver button. You see the location for the installation folder
where the Plextor PX-M402U files will be unpacked.
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Figure 6: Location for the installation folder
10. Click Finish. You see a text box asking if you want to create the
folder.
11. Click Yes. You see the License Agreement.
Figure 7: Review the license agreement
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12. When you have read the entire agreement, click Next. You see the
driver installation for the ConvertX PX-M402U.
Figure 8: Beginning of the driver installation
13. As directed by the driver installation, make sure your ConvertX
PX-M402U is not connected to your computer yet. Then click Install.
You see a text box indicating the Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U has
been installed.
Figure 9: When the ConvertX has been installed, select Finish
14. Click Finish. You have successfully installed the ConvertX device
driver.
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Install the ConvertX Drivers
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the next steps of this procedure, you will be
installing driver files into your computer. You’ll see the “Found New
Hardware” window more than once, and you may feel like you’re seeing
the same dialog over and over again. This is normal. You don’t need to
shut down or reboot your computer until all drivers have been installed.
1. You will use a USB cable to connect the ConvertX to your computer
as shown in Figure 10. Begin by making sure your computer is on.
Figure 10: 1) Make sure the computer is on, 2) make sure the Plextor
disc is inserted, 3) plug in the AC adapter, and then 4) connect the
2. Make sure the Plextor disc is in the computer’s drive.
3. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and to your ConvertX.
4. Connect the USB cable from your ConvertX to the computer.
ConvertX with the included USB cable.
The drivers are installed automatically. When all drivers are installed,
your ConvertX is automatically recognized by the computer. (If you are
asked to reboot, remove the Plextor disc from the drive and restart your
computer.)
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Turning the ConvertX On and Off
Note that there’s no power switch on the ConvertX. When the computer
power is on, the ConvertX is on. When the computer power is off, the
ConvertX is off.
Don’t Forget to Register!
Don’t forget to register your ConvertX! In the Plextor Application
Installer, select Register Your ConvertX and follow the prompts.
Registration means you’ll stay abreast of valuable information about
new features, updated drivers, and more.
If the Installation Failed
If the ConvertX installation failed, check for these causes:
• Make sure you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP. The
ConvertX won’t work with Windows 95, 98, 98SE, or Windows Me.
You need to upgrade your computer’s operating system to Windows
2000 or Windows XP.
• Launch the installation manually: If you have to launch the
installation manually, look on the Plextor CD and double-click the
Plextor ConvertX PX-M402U.exe file.
• Make sure the ConvertX is recognized. See “Make Sure the
ConvertX Is Recognized” below.
• Troubleshoot other devices. (See “Troubleshoot Other Devices” on
page 17.
Make Sure the ConvertX Is Recognized
After installation, you may want to make sure the ConvertX is
recognized by your computer. To check whether it is recognized:
To see if the ConvertX is recognized in Windows:
1. In Windows XP or 2000, go to Start | Settings | Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon. You see the System
Properties window.
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3. In System Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click on the
Device Manager button. You see the Device Manager.
4. Locate the icon for Sound, video and game controllers, and click the
+ sign next to it to expand the entry list.
5. Look for an entry for Plextor ConvertX M402U A/V Capture.
NOTE: You won’t see the Plextor ConvertX icon unless the ConvertX is
connected to your PC.
Figure 11: Device Manager shows the ConvertX device
6. If Sound, video and game controllers are listed and do not have a
yellow diamond with an exclamation point, but you do not see the
Plextor ConvertX icon listed among the devices, contact our
Technical Support group at 1-800-886-3935, or e-mail us at
support@Plextor.com
for help troubleshooting.
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7. If the ConvertX does not operate even though 1) the sound, audio
and game controllers are listed and do not have a yellow diamond
with an exclamation point, and 2) the Plextor ConvertX device is
listed, in Device Manager double-click the Plextor ConvertX device
and then select the Remove button. Then restart your computer. The
computer will automatically perform another hardware scan and this
time it should install the digital video converter correctly.
Troubleshoot Other Devices
• In the Device Manager, if any of your entries for Other devices have
a yellow diamond with an exclamation point (!), troubleshoot your
Plextor ConvertX device for compatibility problems or other
conflicts. It may just be a matter of obtaining the latest USB driver
or Windows 2000 or Windows XP Service Pack from Microsoft’s
Windows Update.
• To update the PX-M402U driver, right-click on the question mark
and select Properties, then select the Driver tab and click Update
driver. Look for the device driver on the Plextor CD.
Changing to Another Computer
Your ConvertX does not have firmware. It downloads its operating
program from your computer each time you turn the computer on or
reconnect the ConvertX.
Before using your ConvertX on a different computer, use the ConvertX
installation CD and install the ConvertX drivers on that computer.
Connect the Video Input to the ConvertX
Connect the analog video source to the ConvertX input connectors.
Figure 12 shows some of the sources you can use.
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• If you want to connect composite video: Use the RCA A/V cables
to connect the Line Out or Video/Audio Out connectors from the
source to the front-panel Audio and Video connectors of the
ConvertX.
• If you want to connect S-Video: Use the S-Video cable to connect
from the S-Video connector at the source to the front-panel S-Video
connector on the ConvertX.
Figure 12: Connecting the video and audio sources
to the ConvertX
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3. Using the ConvertX with WinDVD Creator
WinDVD Creator 2 software lets you pull in video from your camcorder
or another analog source and feed it to the Plextor ConvertX. WinDVD
Creator also lets you capture, edit, create and share video and other
content.
Install the WinDVD Creator 2 Software
To install the WinDVD Creator video capture and authoring
software:
1. Turn ON your computer system.
2. Make sure that all applications are turned off.
NOTE: If you have a previous version of WinDVD Creator, uninstall it
before installing WinDVD Creator 2. (To uninstall, go to Start | Control
Panel | Add/Remove Programs, select WinDVD Creator, and uninstall it
and all its components.)
3. Insert the ConvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You
see the Plextor Application Installer screen. (If you don’t see the
installer screen right away, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the
CD or DVD drive, and double-click the Plextor.exe file.)
4. Select the WinDVD Creator button. You see the WinDVD Creator
Setup screen.
5. Click Next. You see the License Agreement.
6. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Click Yes again. You
see the User Information window.
7. Enter your Name, your Company, and the Serial Number for the
product. (The serial number is located on the software CD envelope.)
Then select Next. You see the Destination path screen.
8. Accept the default destination path proposed by the setup program
and click Next. You see the Select Program Folder screen.
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9. Accept the default program folder as the location where the setup
program will add WinDVD Creator’s icons, or enter the name of
another folder. Then click Next. The setup program installs
WinDVD Creator, a process that can take a few minutes. (You may
see a Third Party Application Setup window, asking if you want to
install Microsoft HTML Help. Click Next to install Microsoft
HTML Help.)
10. When the installation is completed, you see the Setup Complete
screen, asking if you want to restart your computer now.
11. Remove any discs from their drives, then click Finish to restart your
computer. When the installation is complete and Windows reboots,
you see program icons in the Windows Start menu.
Startup
To launch WinDVD Creator:
• On the computer, go to Start | Programs | InterVideo WinDVD
Creator 2 and select WinDVD Creator.
When you start WinDVD Creator, you see the WinDVD Creator task
window.
Understanding the Task Window
You see the Task Window every time you start WinDVD Creator. This
window lets you choose whether to create your own personalized DVD
or CD project, or whether you simply want to capture compressed video
directly to your hard disc or to a rewritable DVD.
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Figure 13. WinDVD Creator task window
No. Window Area Function
1 Create new
project
Brings up an Untitled WinDVD Creator
main window for you to create a new
project. See page 22.
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 28.
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 28.
4 Capture video
into hard disk
Lets you capture video directly from the
ConvertX into your hard disk. Brings up
the WinDVD Creator Capture window.
See page 24.
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 41.
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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.
No. Window Area Function
1 Task buttons
2 Help
3 Disc Manager
Figure 14: WinDVD Creator’s main window
Capture, Edit, Author, and Make Movie.
These buttons lead you into the four
steps you’ll perform to create a CD or
DVD.
Click here to get help.
Switch between project mode (shown
here) and Disc Manager. (To show Disc
Manager, you must have a DVD+R/RW
or DVD-R/RW drive.)
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Step 1, Capture: First is the capture step. You take videos from your
digital camcorder or VCR, or pictures from your Web camera, and either
feed them directly to the ConvertX or save them onto your computer for
later use. If you do not need to capture any media content from your
devices and already have the files on your computer, you can import the
files from your hard drive in either Capture or Edit modes, by using the
Import button in the Media Library.
Step 2, Edit: Next is the edit step. In editing, you arrange your media
content in the exact order you want the clips to be viewed. You can trim
your media files to the desired length, add other images you want to the
CD or DVD, and make video transitions to the next clip. You can
incorporate audio from CDs, a microphone, or another source. You can
also add titles to your video files, and you can embellish those titles with
title effects.
Step 3, Create: The third step is to “author” the CD or DVD by adding
menus and other interactive features with the Author button. Authoring
adds the menus that allow viewers to interact with the CD or DVD on
their computer or DVD player.
Step 4, Share: Finally, the fourth step is to share your project by using
the Make Movie button to burn it onto CD or DVD. You can burn using
any one of several formats. At this time, you also indicate what type of
TV system you use, and the name of your VCD or DVD. If you cannot
burn your CD or DVD right away, you have the choice to either save the
project or write the contents into a file for burning later.
NOTE: The rest of this chapter is a tutorial that will get you started
capturing, editing, creating, and sharing video and other content. It’s not
a complete reference. For more details on all the exciting features of
WinDVD Creator, look in that application’s Help menu.
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Capturing
To display the Capture window:
1. Ensure that the input device (such as a camera, camcorder, video
cassette recorder, etc.) is connected to your computer, and that the
device is on.
2. In the WinDVD Creator main window, click on the Capture button
. You see the Capture window.
Figure 15: Capture window
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No. Window Area Function
1 Capture
button
2 Preview
window
3 Input device
list
4 Disk
information
5 Media library
Displays the Capture window.
Allows you to preview the media content
that you capture from outside devices or
that you import from files.
Shows a list of input devices that connect
to your computer. Those devices allow
you to capture video from the Plextor
ConvertX, as well as from a television
source, camera, or a digital camcorder.
For each device, a control panel allows
you to control the device.
Displays the folder in which your media
content is being saved. You can browse
and change the folder where you are
saving your files. This section also shows
the amount of free space and used space
on your hard drive, as well as the capture
speed and the amount of time you have
left to capture.
This is where all your video, image, and
audio clips are categorized. Each of the
files you have captured is placed into its
own section of this library. For instance, if
you capture a screen shot, it is sent to the
Image Library. If you capture a video clip,
it is sent to the Video Library.
Capturing Video
To use the Capture window to capture video content:
1. To record video, make sure the TV, VCR, or other input device is
connected to the ConvertX, and use the device’s controls to begin
playing video.
2. From the device list on the top-right section of WinDVD Creator’s
Capture window, select the input device you are using. You see a
control panel that allows you to control input from the device. (The
control panel will be different depending upon which device you are
using.)
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Figure 16: Control panel for the Plextor ConvertX
No. Window Area Function
1 Record
button
Starts and stops recording.
2 Configuration
button
Displays the configuration window for this
device.
3. In the control panel, use the configuration button to get to tabs
and menus that let you change the settings for capture:
In the Record tab, select a Format and a Profile for capture. See
page 28 for an overview of the formats and profiles, and see
page 54 for details of the video resolution and recording time for
each ConvertX capture profile.
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In the Device Control tab, select the Video Source (S-Video or
Composite) you have connected to the ConvertX. You can also
select the Video Standard; set this to match the type of video
that is coming into the ConvertX. (In general, NTSC is the TV
standard used in North America and Japan, while PAL is used in
Europe and South America. SECAM is used in France, Eastern
Europe, and some African nations.)
Use the Video Qualities tab to change the characteristics of the
video you capture. (To begin, you can leave these characteristics
set at their default values, and change them if your video is
consistently too dark, too light, too contrasty, etc.)
4. Press the Record button
on WinDVD Creator’s on-screen control
panel. You see the video in the preview window. In the disk
information area you can see the free and used areas of your hard
disk changing as video is recorded.
IMPORTANT: If you don’t seem to be getting any video in the preview
window, make sure you have used the Device Control tab to select the
same Video Source (S-Video or composite) that matches the physical
connection to the ConvertX.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to launch other applications while capturing.
Video data may be corrupted if CPU usage approaches 100 percent.
5. When you have obtained the desired video, stop the recording by
pressing the Record button
again. Recording stops, and you see
your video file in the media library (for video, this is the video
library) located in the bottom-right section of the Capture window.
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Recording Time and Disc Capacity
The table below summarizes the recording capacity and time available
with the ConvertX. (Video record times may vary, depending on the
selected bit rate, frame size and disc capacity. For more details about
recording times and capacities, see page 54 in Appendix A.)
Video Encoder/
Decoder
MPEG-1 (VCD) 1,150 224 80 N/A SIF
MPEG-2
(DVD-Video)
MPEG-4 4000 –
DivX 4000 –
NOTE:
SIF = 352 x 240
Full D1 = 720 x 480
Compression
Bit Rate (Kbps)
Video Audio CD-R/
6000 –
2000
700
768
224 12 – 27 79 –
224,
128
224,
128
Video Record
Time (Minutes)
RW
22 –
115
22 –
107
Recordable
DVD
169
141 –
721
141 –
666
Resolution
Full D1
– SIF
Full D1
– SIF
Full D1
– SIF
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Editing
In this section of WinDVD Creator you can trim your project, and add
music, titles, and transitions to make your project look fantastic.
To display the Edit window:
• In the WinDVD main window, click on the Edit button
see the Edit window.
. You
Figure 17: WinDVD Creator’s Edit window
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No. 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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Adjusting a Video Clip
To trim the length of a video clip:
1. In the timeline or storyboard at the bottom of the Edit window, select
a video, then right-click. You see a pull-down menu with a selection
for Video Manager.
Figure 18: Use sliders in Video Manager to trim video clips
No. Window Area 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.
Adding and Adjusting a Transition
To add a transition:
1. Browse through the Transition Effects library.
2. If desired, preview the transition by clicking on the Transition’s
icon.
3. Click on a the desired transition, then drag and drop the transition to
the desired location on the storyboard. You place transitions in
between clips.
4. To adjust the length of the transition, right-click on the transition on
the storyboard. You see a pulldown menu with a selection for Video
Manager.
5. Select Video Manager. You see a slider for the transition. You also
see a check box that lets you reverse the transition effect.
6. Adjust the slider for the amount of time you want the transition to
take. To reverse the effect, put a check mark in the Reverse box.
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Adding Titles, Audio Effects, and Media Content
To add and adjust a title:
• From the Title Library, drag and drop a title to the desired location
on the storyboard. Double-click on the title in the storyboard, then
edit the title text. To format the title, select the text and change the
color, alignment, and the font size as desired. Choose F to change the
font, or C to change the color.
To add an audio effect:
• From the Audio Library, drag and drop an audio file onto an existing
cell on the storyboard. You can also add audio recorded from a CD,
or even record audio from a microphone.
To import more media content:
• In the Edit window, select the Import button, then select the desired
files for importing. The files are automatically categorized as they
are imported.
Previewing Your Project
To preview your entire CD or DVD project:
• In the storyboard, select a scene where you want to begin the
preview. Then in the Edit window’s preview window, select the Play
button
playing properly and if the transitions and other effects are in the
correct spots.
. You see project played, so you can see if the video is
Viewing File Properties
To view the file properties of the media content in your media
library:
• In the Edit window, select the Media Library of your choice, right-
click on the file you choose, and select Properties from the pulldown
menu.
Saving Your Project
To save your project before continuing:
• Select the Project menu at the top of the window, then choose Save
Project As, and enter the path and filename.
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Creating
Creating means using the Author window to add an interactive menu for
your CD or DVD project. You can add a play button and a chapter menu
for easy scrolling through your CD or DVD. You can also add a
background image that can give a theme to your DVD.
To display the Author window:
• In the WinDVD Creator main window, click on the Author
button
. You see the Author window.
Figure 19: WinDVD Creator’s Author window
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No. 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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Deleting a Chapter Mark
To delete a chapter mark:
1. In the Chapter Board at the bottom of the Author window, right-click
on the chapter you wish to remove. You see the Delete Chapter Mark
text box.
2. Click to delete the chapter mark.
When you remove a chapter mark from the chapter list, subsequent
chapters are automatically reordered. If you want only a certain number
of chapters in your project, just delete the chapter marks that you don’t
want.
NOTE: Only the chapter mark is deleted. The file remains.
Whether or not there are chapter marks between clips, all clips remain
where they are unless you choose to move or delete them.
Adding a Chapter Mark
To add a chapter mark to a video clip:
• Right-click on the clip and select Add Chapter Mark.
This lets you recover if you accidentally delete a chapter mark that you
wanted to keep.
Editing a Menu Theme
To edit a menu theme in your project:
1. In the Theme Library at the upper right of the Author window,
browse through the library and find the best menu theme that will go
with your project.
2. Double-click on the theme. You see the menu theme in the Preview
window.
3. In the Preview window, double-click on the menu theme to edit it.
You can add music, change the background, move or change the
buttons, and more.
To add text to the menu, select the text insertion button 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 20: WinDVD Creator’s Make Movie window
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No. Window Area Function
1 Make Movie
button
2 Preview
window
3 Burning wizard
4 Help
Displays the Make Movie 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.
The top-right section is the Burning
Wizard, which provides a step-by-step
procedure for burning your project onto
CD or DVD.
The bottom of the window gives detailed
help about the burning process.
Burning a Disc
To burn your project onto a CD or DVD disc:
1. Insert a blank CD or DVD disc in your CD or DVD drive.
2. In the Make Movie window’s Burning Wizard, choose a Format for
output. The formats are:
DVD (1 hour) and DVD (2 hour): High quality sound and
video content, with a specified length of video content.
VR: DVD-Video Recording. Allows some editing of a the disc
after burning. The ConvertX supports output to drives that
support DVD-VR or DVD+VR. For this format, use a rewritable
(DVD-RW or DVD+RW) disc in the burner.
DVD on CD HQ: High quality video and sound on a CD
holding up to 650-700 megabytes.
DVD on CD: Compressed video and sound on a CD holding up
to 650-700 megabytes.
SVCD: Holds up to a maximum of 650-700 megabytes of video
content. A better version of VCD, SVCD is used primarily in
European and Asian countries.
VCD: Video Compact Disc. Uses MPEG compression and can
display full motion video and sound. Holds up to a maximum of
74 minutes or 80 minutes of video content on a 650- and 700megabyte CD, respectively.
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3. In the Burning Wizard Format window, choose a TV System. The
TV systems are:
NTSC: Most commonly used in North America and Japan.
PAL: Used in European and Asian countries.
4. In the Volume Name of Disc text field, enter the name for your disc.
5. When you have filled out the Burning Wizard/Format window, click
the Next button
. You see the Select Media window.
Figure 21: Selecting the media for burning
6. In the Select Media window, choose how you want to burn your
disc:
Burn to Disc: Burns the CD or DVD now. You see the Device
Setting window. In this window you can choose the device
(such as the Plextor PX-504UF or PX-708A DVD writer) you
want to burn to, the speed of the burning, and the number of
copies. Then press the Start button to begin recording.
Figure 22: Device Setting window
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Write content to hard disk for later burning: Saves the
project in a set of files on your hard disk, allowing you to burn
the project at a later time. With this option, choose a location to
save your project, then press the Next button
. The set of
files and folders containing the project are automatically created
on your hard disk, in a folder labeled IVI_DVD.
Load content from hard disk to burn: Allows you to load a
set of project files that you have previously saved on your hard
disk and burn the project now. To take a project you have
burned to your hard disk and burn it to a DVD or CD: Go the
Project menu and select Load image to burn. In the Burning
Wizard you see that the Load content from hard disk to burn
button is selected. Browse and select the IVD_DVD folder, and
press the Next button. You see the Device Setting window
immediately. Choose the device you want to burn to, the speed
of the burning, and the number of copies. Then press the Start
button to begin recording.
When burning is done, the burned disc is ejected and you see a window
indicating the burn process is complete.
Compression Options
Together, the ConvertX and WinDVD Creator support many different
MPEG-1, 2, and 4 and DivX compression profiles for incoming video.
WinDVD Creator supports an expanded set of these formats for output,
too. How much you can fit on a DVD or CD? Storage rates vary based
on the capacity of the disc, frame size and selected resolution. See the
tables on page 54 in Appendix A to help you decide what compression
and media to use.
Saving to a File
You don’t need to save your project to a DVD or CD. You can simply
save it to any of a host of file formats for sharing.
• To save to a file, in WinDVD Creator go to Tools | Output to File
and select a file format.
You see a full list of the output file formats available with WinDVD
Creator, as well as the parameters and details for all formats.
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Disc Manager
Disc Manager lets you capture video directly onto a recordable DVD
disc, without going through WinDVD Creator’s main window.
Figure 23. Disc Manager window
No. Window Area Function
1 Preview
View and listen to your media content.
window
2 Video library
3 Capture
4 Tools
Import directly from the video library.
Capture video from external devices such
as a camcorder or VCR.
Perform a quick format or a full format of
the recordable or rewritable DVD disc.
5 Authoring
6 Eject
7 DiscView
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Select a background theme.
Ejects or loads the DVD±R/RW disc.
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.
Capturing Directly to a DVD Disc
You can capture video directly to a recordable or rewritable DVD disc.
This is especially useful for capturing video using a digital video (DV)
device, a capture card, or a web camera; or for copying VHS tapes to a
DVD. With a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc, use Disc Manager’s DVD
(VR) format for real-time recording.
NOTE: Commercially pressed DVDs are copy protected, so you can’t
record them.
To capture video directly to recordable or rewritable DVD disc:
1. Make sure you have a rewritable DVD drive (such as the Plextor
PX-708A or PX-708UF) installed in or connected to your computer.
2. Launch Disc Manager by selecting it from the upper right corner of
the WinDVD Creator main window (or from the Task Manager
window). You see the Disc Manager window, with DiscView at the
bottom.
3. Insert a recordable or rewritable DVD disc into the drive.
(Depending on your drive’s capabilities, you can use a DVD+R or
+RW disc, or a DVD-R or -RW disc.) If you’re using an RW disc,
you are asked if you want to format the disc as a VR disc.
4. Click Yes to format the disc. (Always choose Yes if you are using an
RW disc.) You see a choice of formatting options.
5. Choose a format option.
If you know the disc is blank, you can usually choose a quick
format.
If you know the disc has data on it, you’ll need to erase it with a
full format.
You can also give the disc a name. Then click OK. You see a
message indicating the disc is being formatted, then a message
indicating the disc is being loaded. Finally you see the Disc Manager
window with a blank screen in the DiscView area at the bottom.
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6. Start the video source: camcorder, TV, videocassette player, etc., and
in the Disc Manager window click Capture. You see the control
panel for the capture device.
7. In the control window, use the configuration button to set the
parameters for recording:
In the Record tab, select a Format and a Profile for capture. See
page 28 for an overview of the formats and profiles, and see
page 54 for details of the video resolution and recording time for
each ConvertX capture profile.
In the Device Control tab, select the Video Source (S-Video or
Composite) you have connected to the ConvertX. You can also
select the Video Standard; set this to match the type of video
that is coming into the ConvertX. (In general, NTSC is the TV
standard used in North America and Japan, while PAL is used in
Europe and South America. SECAM is used in France, Eastern
Europe, and some African nations.)
NOTE: If you want to change the output format, go to Tools |
Start-Up Wizard | Format and select NTSC or PAL. NTSC output
is the default.
You can use the Video Qualities tab to change the
characteristics of the video you capture. (To begin, you can
leave these set at their default values, and change them if your
video is consistently too dark, too light, too contrasty, etc.)
8. To record video, press the Record button on this device’s on-
screen control panel. During recording, you can see a counter
showing the time of recording. You can also see a counter showing
the remaining capacity of the disc.
IMPORTANT: If you don’t seem to be getting any video in the preview
window, make sure you have used the Device Control tab to select the
Video Source (S-Video or composite) that matches the physical
connection to the ConvertX.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to launch other applications while recording.
Video data may be corrupted if CPU usage approaches 100 percent.
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9. To stop recording, press the Record button again. You see a
window that indicates the disc content is being updated; then
recording stops, and you see the Disc Manager preview window
blank again.
10. You can continue recording and stopping, or you can simply let the
entire video record onto the disc. The DiscView windows show the
scenes on the disc. You can also use the Video Library button to
import other video clips, and the Authoring button to bring a theme
(double-click on the theme) as a background in the preview window.
11. If you are using an RW disc, when you are done recording, use the
up arrow, then select Tools and Finalize.
12. Then use the Eject button to eject the disc. The recorded DVD is
playable with WinDVD 5 and on most modern commercial set-top
DVD players.
Where to Go from Here
This chapter has shown some simple procedures for capturing, editing,
creating and sharing your audiovisual creations. For more in-depth
information, consult WinDVD Creator’s Help files. And don’t be afraid
to experiment—you’ll learn more by doing than any manual or help file
could possibly teach you.
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4. Using the WinDVD Player
InterVideo's WinDVD 5 is a simple-to-use DVD player that combines
all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD
player. It also has full VCD 2.0 and MPEG-4 support, full precision
video decode, and a choice of user interfaces and video display options.
Used with your ConvertX, the WinDVD player lets you play all kinds of
media: commercial CDs and DVDs, MPEG-4 video CDs, and especially
the CDs and DVDs created with WinDVD Creator. The WinDVD
player automatically determines the type of disc in your DVD drive and
uses the correct playback method.
Install the WinDVD 5 Software
To install the WinDVD player software:
1. Turn ON your computer system.
2. Make sure that all applications are turned off.
3. Insert the ConvertX software disc into your CD or DVD drive. You
see the Plextor Application Installer screen.
4. Select the WinDVD button. You see the WinDVD Setup screen.
5. Click Next. You see the License Agreement.
6. Page down to read the entire License Agreement, then click Yes. If
you still see the License Agreement, click Yes again. You see the
User Information window.
7. Enter your Name, your Company, and the Serial Number for the
product. (The serial number is located on the software CD envelope.)
You see the Destination path screen.
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Section 4. Using the WinDVD Player
8. Accept the default destination path proposed by the setup program
and click Next. You see the Select Program Folder screen.
9. Accept the default program folder as the location where the setup
program will add WinDVD player’s icons, or enter the name of
another folder. Then click Next. The setup program installs
WinDVD player, a process that can take a few minutes. When the
installation is completed, you see the a File Types Association
screen, asking if you want to associate certain file types with
WinDVD Player.
10. If you want WinDVD Player to automatically play DVD Video and
Movie files, leave the check marks in the boxes and click Next. (You
may see a Third Party Application Setup window, asking if you want
to install Microsoft HTML Help. If so, click Next to install
Microsoft HTML Help.) When the installation is completed, you see
the Setup Complete screen.
11. Click Finish. The installation is complete, and you can launch the
WinDVD player.
Launch the WinDVD Player
To launch the WinDVD player:
• Click the InterVideo WinDVD 5 icon on your desktop.
-orSelect Start | Programs | InterVideo WinDVD
| InterVideo WinDVD 5.
-orInsert a CD or DVD to launch the player automatically.
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Section 4. Using the WinDVD Player
Use the WinDVD Controls
Once WinDVD is launched and active, use the controls shown on the
WinDVD panel to navigate. Note that not all options are available with
all CD and DVD titles; if a WinDVD feature is not available with a
particular title, it is grayed out and inaccessible.
Figure 24: WinDVD plays CDs, DVDs, and media files
No. Window Area Function
1 File menu
Opens the File window, letting you select
files for playing.
2 Help
Shows controls and step-by-step
operation.
3 Play (Enter)
4 Subpanel
Plays current selection.
Shows choice of several subpanels and
menus.
5 Eject
Ejects the disc.
The illustration shows key WinDVD controls. For an explanation of all
controls, select the WinDVD Help menu.
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This chapter explains maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for
your ConvertX.
With proper maintenance, you can prevent problems. If trouble arises,
you can often solve many simple problems on your own, rather than
wait for assistance from a Plextor representative.
Upgrading Your ConvertX
Periodically, Plextor makes available updates for the operating program
of the ConvertX. Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your
digital video converter, please make sure to visit our web site at
www.plextor.com
program.
To obtain the latest operating program for your ConvertX:
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.
To upgrade the ConvertX operating program:
1. First, locate the executable file (it ends in “.exe”) that you
downloaded from Plextor’s web site.
2. Run the executable file by using Windows Explorer to double-click
on the file.
Accept all defaults by continuing to click on the Next button until
you see a message indicating the update has completed.
3. Restart your system.
to make sure you have the latest ConvertX operating
.
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Section 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Hints
Use these hints if you have problems with installation or capture.
Problems with Installation
If you have problems during or right after installation of your ConvertX,
use these hints to help solve the problem:
• First, make sure to update your version of Windows using
Microsoft’s Windows Update.
• Also, visit the Plextor web site to find other tips to help find and
solve the problem.
Problems with Capture
• Make sure you are using a USB 2.0 connection. USB 1.1 is not fast
enough to reliably capture video.
• You may need to shut down other applications while recording.
Video data may be corrupted if CPU usage approaches 100 percent.
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Appendix A: Specifications
ConvertX Specifications
Product Name Plextor ConvertX
Product Type MPEG-1/2/4 and DivX Digital Video
Converter
Product Model PX-M402U
System Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Minimum System Requirements
Computer Pentium III, 800-MHz CPU (minimum);
Pentium 4, 1.6-GHz or faster CPU
suggested
Minimum Memory 256 MB or higher
Hard Disk Size 10 GB free space preferred
Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Operating System Windows XP, 2000
Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768, 24-bit color
Video Graphics Card Windows-compatible 24-bit color capability
with DirectX support
Sound Card Windows-compatible sound card with
48-kHz playback
CD Drives CD-ROM drive: For software installation.
CD-RW drive: Recommended
DVD+RW or DVD-RW drive: Recommended
DirectX Support DirectX 9.0b or later required (supplied by
WinDVD Creator)
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MPEG Specifications
Video Compression MPEG-1: ISO/IEC11172-2
MPEG-2: ISO/IEC13818-2
MPEG-4: ISO/IEC14496-2
DivX: Home Theater, Portable profiles
Video Bit Rate MPEG-1: 1.15Mbps (CBR)
MPEG-2: 2Mbps-6Mbps (VBR)
MPEG-4: 7Kbps-4Mbps (VBR)
DivX: 768Kbps and 4Mbps (VBR)
MPEG Profile MPEG-1
MPEG-2: Main Program @ Main Level
MPEG-4: Simple Profile @ L3
Video Capture Size MPEG-1: SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;
352 x 288, PAL (VCD)
MPEG-2:
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
SIF: 352 x 240, NTSC;
352 x 288, PAL (Portable)
Full D1: 720 x 480, NTSC;
720 x 576, PAL (Home Theater)
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MPEG Specifications (continued)
Aspect Ratio MPEG-1: 1.0950 (NTSC), 0.9157 (PAL)
MPEG-2, 4, DivX: 4:3 (All modes)
Frame Rate 29.97 (NTSC), 25 (PAL, SECAM)
NOTE: PAL, SECAM=PAL
Audio Bit Rate 224 Kbps 16-bit stereo
128 Kbps* 16-bit stereo
*MPEG-4 SP, LP, EP and DivX Portable
Audio Compression PCM (The capture application converts PCM
data to MPEG-1 Layer II)
Audio Sampling
Frequency
44.1 kHz 16-bit stereo
48 kHz 16-bit stereo
Multiplexing Elementary stream
GOP Structure MPEG-1: IBBP
MPEG-2: IBBP
MPEG-4: IP
DivX: IP
Video Input Signal NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Video Output Format NTSC, PAL
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Example Video Resolution and Recording Times
Legend:
HQ = High quality
GQ = Good quality
SP = Standard quality
LP = Long play quality
EP = Extended play quality
NOTE: Video recording times can vary depending on the video source.
Actual bit rates can vary from the target bit rate, depending on how much
motion is in a video.
MPEG-1 Video Resolutions and Recording Times
Profile
VCD SIF 1,150 0.17 10.06 69.86 434.94
Video
Resolution
Video
Target
Bit
Rate
(Kbps)
Total
Data
(MB/s)
Data/
Minute
(MB)
Time
(min),
700 MB
CD
Time
(min),
4.3 GB
DVD
MPEG-2 Video Resolutions and Recording Times
Profile
HQ Full-D1 6,000 0.76 45.59 15.42 96.02
GQ Full-D1 4,500 0.58 34.60 20.32 126.50
SP 1/2 D1 3,000 0.39 23.61 29.77 185.36
LP 1/2 D1 2,000 0.27 16.29 43.16 268.71
EP SIF 2,000 0.27 16.29 43.16 268.71
Video
Resolution
Video
Target
Bit
Rate
(Kbps)
Total
Data
(MB/s)
Data/
Minute
(MB)
Time
(min),
700 MB
CD
Time
(min),
4.3 GB
DVD
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Example Video Resolution and Recording Times (continued)
MPEG-4 Video Resolutions and Recording Times
Profile
HQ Full-D1 4,000 0.52 30.94 22.72 141.48
GQ Full-D1 3,000 0.39 23.61 29.77 185.36
SP Full-D1 2,000 0.26 15.59 45.10 280.83
LP SIF 1,500 0.20 11.92 58.96 367.08
EP SIF 700 0.10 6.06 115.92 721.75
Video
Resolution
Video
Target
Bit
Rate
(Kbps)
Total
Data
(MB/s)
Data/
Minute
(MB)
Time
(min),
700 MB
CD
Time
(min),
4.3 GB
DVD
DivX Video Resolutions and Recording Times
Profile
Home
Theater
Home
Theater LP
Portable
Video
Resolution
Video
Target
Bit
Rate
Total
Data
(MB/s)
Data/
Minute
(MB)
Time
(min),
700 MB
CD
Time
(min),
4.3 GB
DVD
(Kbps)
Full-
4,000 0.52 30.94 22.72 141.48
D1
Full-
2,000 0.27 16.29 43.16 268.71
D1
SIF 768 0.11 6.56 107.12 666.97
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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
Record Amber when capturing video
Power Blue when AC adapter and USB cable are
connected to the ConvertX and the computer
is turned on.
Power
AC Adapter Input: 100-240 Vac
Output: 9.0 Vdc, 750mA max.
(ConvertX is operational at DC +8V min,
+15V max.)
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped
with your ConvertX.
Host Interface
USB Connector B Type
USB 2.0 transfers 480 Mbps max (Hi-Speed)
CAUTION: Use only the USB cable shipped
with your ConvertX.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W/H/D)
184 mm (W) x 32.4 (H) mm x 155 mm (D)
7.24" x 1.28" x 6.10"
Weight 525g (1.16 lb)
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Environmental Conditions
Operating and
Performance Guarantee
Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
Vibration, Operating 2.0G
Shock, Operating 3.0G
Electrostatic Discharge ±8KV aerial discharge
External Pressure
(Ambient Air)
Unimpeded Drop Height
Operating Position Horizontal ± 15 degrees
5 to 40 degrees Celsius
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
–40 to 60 degrees Celsius
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
(5-300Hz), Sine sweep 5 minutes
0-Pk
(Normal operation)
(5-300Hz) 11msec,
0-Pk
Sine sweep 10 sec interval
(Normal operation)
±4KV contact discharge
(Normal operation)
50n (No damage)
5cm (Normal operation)
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Appendix A: Specifications
Approvals, Safety and EMC Standards
Country/ Region Type Agency Standard
USA Safety UL UL 60950 (AC adapter
only)
EMC FCC Part 15J Class B
Canada Safety UL (C-UL) CSA C22.2 No. 60950
(AC adapter)
Europe Safety CE IEC 60950
(AC adapter)
China CCC AC adapter only
EMC CE EN 55022 Class B,
EN 55024
International USB-IF USB-IF (USB
Implementers Forum)
WHQL Microsoft Windows
Hardware Qualifying
Labs
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Appendix A: Specifications
WinDVD Creator 2 Specifications
Input Formats Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI
Audio: WAV and MP3
Image: BMP, JPEG, GIF
Video Output Formats MPEG-1
MPEG-2
DivX
WMV
AVI
Format Support VCD, DVD, DVD+VR, DVD-VR
(Supported media include DVD-R, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, DVD+VR, DVD-VR)
Compatibility Not compatible with .wcp files created by
first edition of WinDVD Creator.
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Appendix B: Technical Support
Store Plextor’s e-mail, web site, phone, and fax numbers in a convenient
location. Keep your digital video converter’s serial number and a copy
of your sales receipt handy as well.
If you experience a problem while installing or operating your
ConvertX, please refer first to the relevant sections of this manual
regarding setup and installation (Chapters 1–2). If you do not uncover
the solution there, then refer to the maintenance and troubleshooting
chapter that begins on page 49. You may also wish to visit the
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of our web site to assist you
in troubleshooting the problem on your own.
NOTE: We encourage you to go the Plextor web site (www.plextor.com)
before attempting to contact Technical Support. The answers to the most
common questions callers ask can be found quickly in the support area.
Select PlexHelper for online troubleshooting or FAQs for common
questions.
If you have not been successful in your quest, our Technical Support
Department will help you solve problems that relate specifically to your
ConvertX. In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused by your
ConvertX actually originates in another part of your computer. In such
instances, our technical support staff will try to help you identify the part
at fault and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for further
assistance.
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Appendix B: Technical Support
How to Contact Plextor Technical Support
There are several ways for you to contact Plextor’s Technical Support
Department:
• Visit our web site (www.plextor.com
) for answers to Frequently
Asked Questions.
• Send us e-mail at support@plextor.com
. Include your telephone
number and the hours during which you can be reached. Be as
detailed as possible in describing your problem. Please include
system configuration, hardware and software, as well as versions of
digital video converters used.
• Call 800-886-3935 and select the tech support option.
Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call
Please gather as much of the following information as possible before
contacting us.
• The serial number and TLA number of your ConvertX. Your serial
number can be found on the label on the digital video converter
itself. The TLA number appears on the label at the rear of the digital
video converter.
• The latest version of the operating program you loaded onto the
digital video converter, if applicable.
• The version of the Windows operating system you are using.
• The brand name and model number of your computer (e.g., Dell
466/NP, Hewlett-Packard Pavilion 752n, etc.).
• The type of VGA, Super VGA, or other graphics board you use.
• Brand name and model number of any other peripherals you have
installed or connected to your computer (e.g., CD-ROM, scanner,
fax board, network board).
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Appendix B: Technical Support
Returns
In the unlikely event that you need to return a digital video converter to
Plextor, you need an RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) number.
You need this number before any Plextor digital video converter can be
returned for repair or replacement. Here’s how you get an RMA number
and return your digital video converter:
1. Contact Plextor Technical Support. You will receive assistance in
troubleshooting your system. If the ConvertX is determined to be
defective, you will receive a Tech Support Ticket Number.
2. Locate the RMA request form at:
https://www.plextor.com/english/support/rma_request_form.htm
Complete the form, providing the Technical Support Ticket number
and details of the ConvertX failure. After completing the form, click
the Submit button.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The RMA form will not be processed without the
Tech Support Ticket Number.
3. Plextor will then return the RMA form to you via e-mail, with the
RMA number and shipping information included.
4. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor ConvertX
securely in a box, and include the RMA form as a packing slip.
5. Write the RMA number in large letters on the outside of the box, and
ship the box and the ConvertX to Plextor.
.
Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department
You can contact our RMA Department and request RMA forms at:
• rmasupport@plextor.com
• Or by fax at 510-651-9765
• Or by calling us at 800-886-3935
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Packing Your ConvertX
If possible, pack your ConvertX in the original box. Some of our
customers have not held on to their boxes and have had to resort to 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. If you don’t have a
packaging store in your area, ask for packaging pointers when you
contact us to get an RMA number before returning any digital video
converter.
Shipping Your ConvertX to Plextor
Be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping box.
Any unit sent to Plextor without an RMA number will not be accepted.
NOTE: The RMA number must be clearly visible on the outside of the
shipping box.
ConvertX units must be sent postage prepaid. We recommend that you
insure your shipment, as Plextor cannot be held responsible for any
damage that may occur during shipment.
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Appendix C: Warranty
PLEXTOR CORP. (“Plextor”) warrants your ConvertX PX-M402U
Digital Video Converter against any defect in material and
workmanship, under normal use, for a period of one year following its
date of purchase. In the event this product is found to be defective
within the warranty period, PLEXTOR will, at its option, repair or
replace the defective unit.
This warranty is void: a) if the unit is operated or stored under abnormal
use and maintenance conditions; b) if the unit is repaired, modified or
altered, unless such repair, modification or alteration is expressly
authorized in writing by PLEXTOR; c) if the unit is subjected to abuse,
neglect, lightning strike, electrical fault, improper packaging, or
accident; d) if the unit is installed improperly; or e) if the serial number
of the unit is defaced or missing.
PLEXTOR will not, under any circumstances, be liable for direct,
special, or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, damage or
loss of property or equipment, loss of profits or revenues, cost of
replacement goods, or expense or inconvenience caused by service
interruptions. Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any
sum greater than the purchase price paid for the unit.
To obtain warranty service, you must contact PLEXTOR’s Technical
Support Department by calling 800-886-3935. They will attempt to
diagnose and correct your problem by phone. If the unit does not
function properly, they will issue a Tech Support Ticket number to be
used on your RMA return request. You may be asked to furnish proof of
purchase to confirm that the unit is still under warranty.
All product returns must be authorized in advance by PLEXTOR’s
RMA Department. Authorization is confirmed by issuance of the RMA
number, which must be written prominently on the outside of the box in
which the defective unit is returned to PLEXTOR.
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Appendix C: Warranty
All ConvertX units returned to PLEXTOR must be securely packaged
and shipped postage prepaid.
The ConvertX will be returned to the customer at Plextor’s expense
when originating within the United States. For a ConvertX originating
outside of the United States, the customer is responsible for shipping
costs in both directions.
NOTE: Warranty validity is limited to that applicable in the location where
the ConvertX was originally purchased.
If You’re Outside the U.S. or Canada
Note that the warranty and RMA policy only apply to the United States
and Canada. If you are in South America, contact your dealer or reseller
for all warranty and RMA claims.
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.avi files · 8
.wcp files · 21
A
ac adapter
connecting · 7, 14
power · 56
add chapter mark · 36
adding menus · 23
air pressure specification · 57
aspect ratio · 53
audio
adding · 33
bit rate · 53
compression · 53
connector · 6, 56
sampling rate · 53
audio library · 33
audio source, connecting to
ConvertX · 18
author button · 23, 34, 35
author window · 34
area functions · 35
chapter mark · 35
text insertion · 35
authoring
Disc Manager · 41
process · 34
B
box
contents of · 5
shipping · 63, 64
Index
burn to disc · 39
burning
CD · 38
device setting window · 39
DVD disc · 38
options · 39
select media window · 39
burning wizard · 38
C
capture
copy protection and · 50
Disc Manager · 41
troubleshooting · 50
capture button · 24, 25
capture format, selecting · 26, 43
capture profile, selecting · 26, 43
capture size · 52
capture window · 24
capturing · 23
don’t launch other applications ·
27, 50
media · 24
to hard disk · 21
video · 25
CD
burning project on · 23, 38
capacity · 40
overview of creating · 22
CD-ROM drive required · 4, 51
CD-RW drive recommended · 4
chapter board · 35
chapter mark
adding · 36
author window · 35
deleting · 36
composite video
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connecting · 18
selecting · 43
compression
DivX · 28
DivX examples · 55
MPEG-1 · 28
MPEG-1 example · 54
MPEG-2 · 28
MPEG-2 examples · 54
MPEG-4 · 28
MPEG-4 examples · 55
options · 40
rate · 28, 54, 55
specifications · 52
computer
changing · 17
required · 4, 51
configuration button · 26
configuration, minimum · 4, 51
connecting the ConvertX · 14
connecting video and audio
sources · 17, 18
connector, power · 7
connectors
front-panel · 6, 56
rear-panel · 7, 56
control panel, ConvertX · 26
ConvertX
block diagram · 1
controls · 6
front panel · 6
no power switch · 15
rear panel · 7
recognizing in Windows · 15
copy protection · 50
D
D1 · 28
DC 9V connector · 7
delete chapter mark · 36
device driver, installing · 9
device manager button · 16
device setting window · 39
dimensions · 56
DirectX
installation · 11
supplied on Plextor CD · 4
support required · 4, 51
disc capacity · 28, 54, 55
Disc Manager · 21, 22, 41, 42
choosing capture format · 43
counters · 43
DiscView · 44
formatting DVD R/RW disc · 42
formatting VR disc · 42
requires DVD±R or ±RW disc ·
41
selecting capture profile · 43
selecting same video source as
physical connection · 43
selecting video qualities · 43
selecting video source · 43
selecting video standard · 43
disc, finalizing · 44
DiscView · 41, 44
disk information · 25
DivX
compared to MPEG-4 · 8
compression rate · 28
example recording times · 55
Home Theater profile · 52, 53,
55
playing files · 8
Portable profile · 52, 55
video capture · 3
drivers, installing · 14
drop height specification · 57
DVD
burning project on · 23, 38
capacity · 40
overview of creating · 22
video recording · 38
DVD on CD format · 38
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DVD on CD HQ format · 38
DVD±RW drive recommended · 4,
51
DVD-video · 28, 38
E
edit button · 23, 29, 30
edit window · 30
areas · 29
editing · 23, 29
eject · 47
Disc Manager · 41
electrostatic discharge
specification · 57
EMC standards · 58
environmental conditions · 57
F
features · 3, 6
adding interactive · 23
file formats · 40
.avi · 8
.wcp · 21
file menu · 47
file properties, viewing · 33
finalizing DVD RW disc · 44
format
DVD · 38
DVD on CD · 38
DVD on CD HQ · 38
SVCD · 38
VCD · 38
VR · 38
format support, WinDVD Creator ·
59
format window · 39
formatting DVD R/RW disc · 42
frame rate · 53
front-panel
connectors · 6, 56
controls · 6
indicators · 6
functions, window area · 37
G
generating output · 37
go arrow button · 32
GOP structure · 53
H
hard disk size · 4, 51
hardware encoder · 3
help
make movie window · 38
WinDVD player · 47
Home Theater profile, DivX · 52,
53, 55
host interface · 56
humidity specification · 57
I
image library · 25
import button · 23, 33
importing media · 33
input
connectors · 17
device list · 25
input format
WinDVD Creator · 59
installation
ConvertX · 9
failed · 15
launching manually · 15
troubleshooting · 50
WinDVD Creator · 19
WinDVD player · 45
interface · 51
host · 56
system · 51
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USB 2.0 · 4, 56
L
library · 25
library buttons · 30
list of input devices · 25
load content from hard disk · 40
M
maintenance · 49
make movie button · 23, 37, 38
make movie window · 37
media
capturing · 23, 24
editing · 23
importing · 33
media library · 25, 30
memory, minimum · 4, 51
menu theme, editing · 36
menu, adding · 23, 34
minimum configuration · 4, 51
model · 51
monitor required · 4, 51
MPEG
profile · 52
specifications · 52, 53
video capture · 3
MPEG-1
compression rate · 28
example recording times · 54
MPEG-2
compression rate · 28
example recording times · 54
MPEG-4
compared to DivX · 8
compression rate · 28
example recording times · 55
playing files · 8
multiplexing · 53
N
NTSC · 39, 52
O
operating position · 8, 57
operating system · 15
required · 4, 51
updates · 4
options, burning · 39
P
packing for shipment · 64
PAL · 39, 52
play · 47
play button · 30
preview · 33
Plextor CD contents · 5
Portable profile, DivX · 52, 55
power
connector · 6, 7, 56
LED · 6, 56
precautions · 8
preview window · 25, 30, 35, 38
Disc Manager · 41
previewing a project · 33
product model · 51
R
rear-panel connectors · 7, 56
record button · 26, 27, 43
recording
directly to hard disk · 21, 41, 42
don’t launch other applications
during · 43
recording indicator · 6, 56
recording time, video · 28
examples · 54, 55
registration · 15
reset button · 32
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returns · 63
RMA number · 63, 64
S
safety standards · 58
saving to file · 40
saving your project · 33
select media window · 39
serial number · 19, 45
sharing project · 23, 37
shipping your drive · 63, 64
shock specification · 57
show video scenes button · 32
SIF · 28
slider · 31
transition · 32
software
obtaining · 49
upgrading · 49
WinDVD 5 · 3, 5
WinDVD Creator 2 · 3, 5, 19,
45
sound card required · 4, 51
specifications · 51
ConvertX · 51
WinDVD Creator · 59
startup, WinDVD Creator · 20
storage
humidity · 57
temperature · 57
storyboard · 30
storyboard/timeline button · 30
subpanels · 47
support · 61
SVCD format · 38
S-video
connecting · 18
selecting · 43
S-video connector · 6, 56
synchronization, video and audio ·
3
system interface · 51
T
task window, WinDVD Creator ·
20
tech support ticket number · 63
technical support · 3, 61
temperature specification · 57
text insertion button · 36
text insertion, author window · 35
theme library · 35
ticket number, tech support · 63
timeline · 30
title
adding · 33
adjusting · 33
formatting · 33
title library · 33
tools, Disc Manager · 41
transfers, USB 2.0 · 56
transition
adding · 32
adjusting · 32
previewing · 32
reversing · 32
transition effects library · 32
transition icon · 32
troubleshooting · 17, 49
hints · 50
TV systems
NTSC · 39
PAL · 39
U
upgrading software · 3, 49
USB
connector · 56
hi-speed 2.0 · 3, 51
USB 2.0 · 51
connector · 7
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transfers · 56
USB cable · 7
connecting · 14
V
VCD format · 38
vibration specification · 57
video
bit rate · 52
compression · 52
connector · 6, 18, 56
format · 53
input · 3, 17
output format · 53
output format, WinDVD Creator
· 59
recording · 27, 43
video clip
adjusting · 31
dividing into separate segments
· 32
using sliders to trim · 31
video cut tool · 31
video graphics card required · 4, 51
video library · 27
video library, Disc Manager · 41
video manager · 31, 32
video qualities, selecting · 27, 43
video recording time · 28
examples · 54, 55
video resolution · 54, 55
video source, connecting to
ConvertX · 18
video source, selecting · 43
video source, selecting same as
physical connection · 27, 43
video standard, choosing · 43
VR format · 38
formatting disc for · 42
W
warranty · 3, 65
weight · 56
Windows, recognizing ConvertX
in · 15
WinDVD Creator · 3
author window · 34
capture window · 24
capturing media · 21, 24
choosing capture format · 26
compatibility · 59
ConvertX control panel · 26
creating a CD · 22
creating a DVD disc · 22
Disc Manager · 41
edit window · 29
editing with · 29
installing software · 19
make movie window · 37
recording direct to hard disk ·
21, 41, 42
saving your project · 33
selecting capture profile · 26
selecting same video source as
physical connection · 27
selecting video qualities · 27
specifications · 59
startup · 20
task window · 20
using with ConvertX · 19
video library · 27
WinDVD player · 45
controls · 47
help menu · 47
installing software · 45
launching · 46
write content to hard disk · 40
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