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Plextor ConvertX PVR PX-TV402U
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 Author: 2n (Kenn)
12/07/04
INTRODUCTION:
Plextor’s ConvertX PVR is another entry in the steadily growing list of PC PVR hardware solutions. The ConvertX PVR, also known as the PX-TV402U, is a sleek and compact external encoder device that has several novel features, the foremost of which is the fact that it is the first DivX certified PVR.
Plextor was kind enough to provide the ConvertX PX-TV402U, which
I put through its paces over the last month. There are many things to like about the ConvertX PVR product, but there were some aspects that weren’t quite perfect. Before I delve into my own experiences with the product, you should probably have a look at some of the basic specs:
Obligatory Copy-Paste From Plextor’s PX-TV402U data sheet:
( ConvertX Info PDF | Specs | Some Tech Specifications )
DivX® Gives You More
The PX-TV402U captures video in the MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and DivX® formats so choose the format that’s best for you. Recording in DivX® gives you 3 times the number of hours of video in the same amount of space without losing any quality!
Watch, Pause and Record Live TV
Just connect ConvertX to your satellite, cable or broadcast TV signal and you can watch TV shows, pause them and record them to your computer.
Schedule to Record When You Are Not There
Use the integrated electronic programming guide to schedule shows to record at any hour of the day or night. Then watch your shows when you want to.
Connect Camcorders, VCRs and DVD Players
Record your home videos to the PC, cut out unwanted scenes, add titles, transitions and then add special effects. Everything you need for home video editing is supplied.
Author and Burn Interactive DVDs
Choose a DVD menu, background clips and burn a DVD.
Easy to Install and Use
Set up is as simple as loading the software and then plugging the PX-TV402U into a computer and connecting a video source.
Official DivX Certified™ product
As you can see, the device itself is fairly sleek and compact and the girl on the box seems to be having a great time just holding it, but is it really a cool enough device to deserve a name with a capital X in the middle of it?
SETUP
The ConvertX PVR is an external PVR device that relies upon a USB 2.0 connection, which makes it a breeze to set up. I did not even have to break out the trusty screwdriver for installation! (Rampy’s note: no screwdriver?! No dremel?! Bah! =P)
The packaging includes the basic unit, the software, the necessary USB cable, and a variety of cables that would be useful when attaching video devices like a DVD player, VCR, or camcorder.
Once the unit was unpacked, I had to install the operational software and drivers, turn off my computer, and connect my TV cable to the back of the device and the USB cable to my computer and then turn everything back on again. Upon restart, the ConvertX PVR was recognized and ready to go!
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