Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Model PX-TV402U
MPEG-1/2/4 AND DivX® PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER USB 2.0 INTERFACE CONTAINS BUILT-IN TV TUNER INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
AUGUST 2004
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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.
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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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 vi
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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 PVRTM 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 reac ...
