Plextor Enhances
ConvertX Video Capture Device with Hardware DivX Encoding and MPEG-4
Editing
Peters Real-Time
MPEG-1/2/4 and DivX Encoder Now Supports PAL and SECAM Video Input
FREMONT, Calif. '“ January 5, 2004'“ - Plextor® Corp., a leading
developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, today
announced the next generation of the ConvertX™ Digital Video Converter, a
real-time hardware digital video converter and editing device for personal
computers. The Model PX-M402U now supports hardware DivX encoding, converting
video to DivX in real time while the video is captured to the computer's hard
disk. This can save hours of time for users compared to converting video to DivX
after capture using a software encoding program, as well as allow users to store
up to 10 hours of video on recordable DVD discs.
The new ConvertX also allows users to edit MPEG-4
and DivX video content, making it faster and easier for users to cut unwanted
scenes and add titles, transitions, and special effects. Other new features
include DVD VR and Edit-on-Disc, allowing users to capture and burn video
directly to writable DVD discs and then edit the content right off the disc
itself. Users can edit the interactive menus, change backgrounds, and add or
delete video from the disc.
"The new ConvertX Video Capture Box delivers an
important set of new features that consumers won't find anywhere else," said
Howard Wing, vice president of sales and marketing for Plextor. "Users sharing
videos with family and friends over peer-to-peer networks will enjoy the new
DivX capture support and MPEG-4 editing capabilities, while people who want to
make interactive DVDs will benefit from the new DVD VR and Edit on disc
support."
ConvertX Digital Video
Converter
ConvertX allows users to capture video to their
computer for editing, storing, and sharing. Users simply connect a video
source'”such as an analog or digital camcorder, DVD player, VCR, or television'”to
one of ConvertX's AV connections, which include RCA Composite Audio/Video Input,
S-Video Input. ConvertX automatically converts the analog video into a digital
format for editing, authoring, and recording on media. Video capture formats
include MPEG-1 (VideoCD), MPEG-2, (DVD), MPEG-4, and DivX. ConvertX supports
major international video broadcast standards, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, making it
the ideal product for virtually any video source. ConvertX connects to host
computers via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, ensuring that users get the
highest possible video capture quality.
InterVideo Software
Bundle
ConvertX software is based on InterVideo's popular
WinDVD® player and WinDVD Creator™ products. The software walks users through
capturing video, editing it, adding titles, transitions, effects, music, and
menus, and finally burning the finished product as a DVD (or VCD), mini-DVD,
AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 ASF, WMV or DivX™ movie'”all with a single program.
WinDVD Player, the world's most popular DVD player,
enables DVD, VCD and MPEG-1/2/4 playback, de-interlace, de-blocking filters,
fast forward/rewind (0.5x, 1.5x, 2x, 4x, 8x), reverse play, fast playback with
audio up to 2x, and navigation support.
Recommended System
Personal computer system with a 800 MHz or faster
processor, 256 MB RAM, 10 GB hard drive; Microsoft® Windows™ XP Pro/Home/2000
operating system; Windows compatible; AGP or PCI graphic card; Windows
compatible sound card with support for 48-KHz playback (PCI recommended); and
USB 2.0 port. A CD-R/RW or RDVD disk drive is required for CD or DVD
creation.
Pricing and
Availability
The Plextor ConvertX is scheduled for shipment to
distributors and resellers in January 2004 with a Manufacturer's Suggested
Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 159.00 USD. All product packages include unlimited
toll-free technical support and one-year full warranty. Reservations for
ConvertX are now being accepted at http://www.plextorshop.com.
About Plextor
Plextor Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer of
high-performance digital media equipment for professionals, consumers, and
enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley since 1990, Plextor has introduced
generations of award-winning products, including optical drives for CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD±R/RW, as well as video capture devices. Plextor is
privately owned by Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of
advanced technology hardware and precision electronic equipment headquartered in
Japan.
Source: Plextor America
