Plextor ConvertX PX-AV100U

Plextor ConvertX PX-AV100U

Gagan Gupta, Sep 20, 2004 0000 hrs IST

External video capture devices are quite useful these days. You can use them for many things like capturing TV programs

Small, No separate power supply needed, Easy and high quality video capture

No RF input, Short cables

External video capture devices are quite useful these days. You can use them for many things like capturing TV programs in high quality while you're away, or making backups of your old home videos. The Plextor ConvertX PX-AV100U is the latest in video capture devices and just like its big brother, the PX-M402U, it can capture videos directly in DVD quality MPEG or DivX format.

Bring in the New
The Plextor ConvertX PX-AV100U is much smaller than the older PX-M402U and just as good to say the least. It accepts input from any analog device like old camcorders, VHS tape players, VCD players, videogame consoles and any other device that gives audio/video out through composite and S-Video modes. With the ConvertX, you can convert the formats used by the devices mentioned above to DivX video or DVD quality video as you watch them. It's all done on the fly, in real time!

The unit comes bundled with the necessary composite and S-Video cables to hook it up to your video player. It also has a USB 2.0 cable to connect to your PC. Unlike the previous installment, this one doesn't depend on an external power source to function. Instead it derives power from your PC itself, which is something the first unit should have done to begin with. You also get a CD containing the Intervideo WinDVD creator, which is a necessary install for the ConvertX.



The installation procedure was a piece of cake. After installing the drivers, I just plugged the unit in the UBB 2.0 port, inserted the composite cables from the video source and I was ready to capture.

Capture Away
WinDVD Creator is the package you'll be using for all your video capturing, converting, editing and encoding functions. Using the WinDVD creator is no sweat at all. All you need to do is select ConvertX from the source list and it will automatically show you whatever's playing on your video source at that moment. After a few settings like the output file format, audio quality and source information, you're ready to capture at a press of a button.

Depending on your output format settings, you can further use WinDVD Creator to burn the file as a DVD movie or a VCD complete with menus and chapter selection, or just burn the DivX into a CD. You have a simple menu editor that allows you to import your own designs and creations as menu items. You can perform simple editing like taking off the ads from a TV show or extra unnecessary footage of unknown guests eating food in a wedding video.

Just like its predecessor, the PX-AV100U is extremely easy to use. Anyone who can connect his VCR to his TV should be able to record TV shows and videos from external devices. WinDVD creator gives you all your options in the simplest way possible so there isn't even a learning curve to speak of.





Though this unit is better than its predecessor in many ways, it still has the problem of short cables. You will have to keep your source device close to your PC if you're planning to use the cables provided. But then again, you get longer cables from any decent hardware store out there so it isn't much of an issue. Another negative worth mentioning is the lack of an RF input port, which means you can't directly connect your cable TV chord to the ConvertX.

Conclusion
At a street price of just Rs. 5,750, the ConvertX PX-AV100U is an excellent buy for anyone who wants to backup his old videos in high quality digital format, or who's looking for a DVR solution at home. Highly recommended!

Test Unit Sourced From: Zeta Technologies, Mumbai.



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USER COMMENTS

Is it better then Pinnacle's Video capturing Card ? Where can I get this device in Delhi ?

sagar | New Delhi | 26/03/08 06:13 PM | Report abuse Reply

Hi Dr. Sam I am hemant palande Vontact me on info @hemantmedicam.com I have a range of Dental cameras

Medicam | Mumbai | 12/07/07 02:30 PM | Report abuse Reply

I am dental camera distributor india.i am looking for external video grabber card with USB port which can be used to capture the images to dentist. i am presently using internal capture card of pinnacle . kindly help me to find the card regards Dr john

john | chalakudy | 24/11/04 07:49 PM | Report abuse Reply

hi ' i am dentist. I want to ahve some information about intra oral camera. write me u'r contact info or e-mail id.

Dr. Sam | Surat | 25/12/04 08:31 AM | Report abuse

Hi Dr. Sam, It is very unfortunate that you are not well aware of such cameras. You should be a regular participant of some of the CME programmes in Major cities. You will then have a first hand knowledge about thease cameras

KARasheed | MANJERI | 02/01/06 05:31 PM | Report abuse

We can supply you external capture card with usb 7 dedicated imaging software for dental,if you are interested please contact

Manish kumar | Delhi | 23/04/06 06:42 PM | Report abuse

Pl. visit my website and contact me www.hemantmedicam.com We are one of the largest assemblers of intra oral cameras having wide range of Dental cameras

Medicam | Mumbai | 12/07/07 02:27 PM | Report abuse

The device ConvertX PX-AV100U appears to be good. I may go for buying the same in near future.

B M Choudhary | New Panvel, Navi Mumbai | 02/06/07 02:27 PM | Report abuse Reply

I am G.N.Rao, can this take BNC I/P

G.N.Rao | BANGLORE | 16/02/07 11:24 AM | Report abuse Reply

Hi, Iam s.chandel n i want to connect pune,bombay,delhi,kolkatta with wire less access point how can this possible which product i can use n how it will be working, tell me about antena face also give me soon ......

shardachandel | pune | 28/01/07 10:58 AM | Report abuse Reply

Hi, Iam s.chandel n i want to connect pune,bombay,delhi,kolkatta with wire less access point how can this possible which product i can usen how it will be working, tell me about antenaface also give me soon ...... shardachandel , pune

shardachandel | pune | 28/01/07 11:02 AM | Report abuse

The product i found to be the best but the details of editing sotware was not provided any way i want to buy the product kindly provide me the address in Hyderabad where to buy.

s.prakash rao | hyderabad A.P. state, India | 29/11/06 10:50 PM | Report abuse Reply

Please let me know the price and mode of payment of the above product.

NR.MOHAN | TRIVANDRUM, KERALA | 06/10/06 03:00 PM | Report abuse Reply

Please let me know where exactly this product available in bangalore

Rajanna | Bangalore | 31/07/06 11:29 AM | Report abuse Reply

I feel ok with this product(PX-AV100U), is there any dealer in chennai. Pls send your contact details.

P. STALIN | CHENNAI | 26/04/06 10:57 AM | Report abuse Reply

I REQURE MINI WIRE LESS CAMERA & WIRE LESS HEADPHONE WITH THE MAXIMUM RANGE IF ANY.INFORM ME SOON.IF AVILABLE IN GUJRAT GIVE ME REFRENSE. THANKS

HARISH | AHMEDABAD | 09/04/06 06:02 PM | Report abuse Reply

Is this available online somewhere?

G L | Dehradun | 21/09/04 02:09 AM | Report abuse Reply

I was a bit overenthusistic to buy this product. Now after september when this review was poted first on techtree.com, many new products and ideas have come on the hardware profiles. If any one of you have any idea for upgrading your system please get a motherboard withn 'IEEE 1394'. To thos port you can directly attachy your handy cam and get good pictures and videos.

Dr. K. A. Rashe | Calicut | 14/02/06 10:18 PM | Report abuse

where can i buy it??

Surajit Mitra | Mumbai | 11/02/06 03:06 PM | Report abuse Reply

i am interested to buy the same , can i buy it online

sajjad wahab | bangalore | 02/12/05 06:11 PM | Report abuse Reply

Dear Sajjad, If you find any source to buy this gadget in Bngalore please inform me also. Since I frequent Bangalore several times in an year I may be having a chance to see it first hand bfore buying

KARasheed | MANJERI | 07/01/06 07:47 AM | Report abuse

Nybody has any idea about a similar proudcut of some other brand/brands. This is only to compare the features and analyse them before a final decision is made for buying the product

KARasheed | MANJERI | 05/01/06 06:18 PM | Report abuse Reply

i would simply like to know, can this capture TV programe directly from the source & make a dvd version of it, also where can i buy it online or the place in pune

Sabir Khan | pune | 30/08/05 02:13 PM | Report abuse Reply

If you have Audio-Video out on your TV, you can do it

KARasheed | MANJERI | 05/01/06 06:14 PM | Report abuse

the resolution of the movie gets dropped while coverting it from my handycam to CD format. Will it be useful to improve my movie quality ?

Manish Loke | Mumbai | 06/12/05 11:08 AM | Report abuse Reply

Is this available on line ? kindly give the details

Arif Siddiqui | Arunachal Pradesh | 14/09/05 09:12 AM | Report abuse Reply

Where can I buy this in Pune ? IS this available online ?

Mahesh Paradkar | Pune | 25/07/05 06:33 PM | Report abuse Reply

I like to buy this product or simillar to it plaese informe about availability in Delhi

Ajay Chaudhary | Delhi | 20/07/05 05:09 PM | Report abuse Reply

Can it be usefull to down load movie from handy cam for making VCD.Ho good be the resulation.

Rajesh Lochan | Jammu | 04/06/05 09:38 AM | Report abuse Reply

you have not replied about my dout. Again I am writing it for you. I have Sony TRV 22 can card . Ican down load picture through USB.But when CD is made its resulution is not good. I want to know weather this device will solve my problem and from where I can purchase this? pl reply

Rajesh Lochan | Jammu | 02/07/05 05:35 PM | Report abuse

Hi, it is fine, we want to have accessory which is compatible with camcoder, digital camara & camara cell like motorala-c650. Thanks for your invention, and please send me a broucher to my e mail address

Raghavacharyulu | Patamata, Vijayawada | 22/06/05 01:09 AM | Report abuse Reply

HELLO SALES, AM ABRAHAM ERU THE MANAGER OF ELONEX&BROTHER AM HERE TO BUY YOUR PRODUCT AND IF YOU CAN SEND ME A SUIATABLE ONE I WILL MAKE SURE MY COMPANY KNOWS THIS COMPANY.

ABRAHAM ERU | LAGOS STATE | 16/06/05 03:49 PM | Report abuse Reply

WE WILL LIKE TO SEND OVERNIGTH THANKS.

ABRAHAM ERU | LAGOS STATE | 16/06/05 04:06 PM | Report abuse

i live hyderabad where can i buy the plextor and what is its price

javid | hyderaba | 13/06/05 01:16 AM | Report abuse Reply

i want to purchase it,whats the price of this?

sarvesh s shast | mumbai | 20/04/05 02:52 PM | Report abuse Reply

gagan, if u cant connect the cable tv chord to this, then u mean to say i hav to connect it to the tv,then video and then s video out to this card? if thts right, then thts really stupid.u shudnt hav bothered to review this product. or is it just tv out to this card? your description is not explicit. pls clarify

madjack | mumbai | 09/04/05 11:55 AM | Report abuse Reply

Does this capture at a 4:3 resolution?

Krystle | Doylestown | 15/03/05 06:28 AM | Report abuse Reply

Hi i live in hyderabad , i want to know where i can buy this in Hyd. Thanks

Kishor | Hyderabad | 28/01/05 04:25 PM | Report abuse Reply

where is this card available in mumbai.

Afzal Baig | Mumbai | 22/11/04 01:15 PM | Report abuse Reply

is this available where, what is the price of this capture card

abdeen | gurgaon | 20/11/04 03:23 PM | Report abuse Reply

Where to buy in Kolkata

M.S.Grewal | Kolkata | 17/11/04 01:14 PM | Report abuse Reply

pl send contact no.

sanjay | mumbai | 19/10/04 07:01 PM | Report abuse Reply

Is it available anywhere in New Delhi?

I. Barar | Faridabad | 07/10/04 10:47 PM | Report abuse Reply

where is this available in banaglaore

k.rajasekar | bangalore | 29/09/04 01:38 PM | Report abuse Reply

can you copy video from digital video cameras?

ramesh | chennai | 21/09/04 10:37 AM | Report abuse Reply

YES!ALL GOOD VIDEO CAMERAS HAVE S-VIDEO OUT. JUST PLUG IN S-VIDEO CABLE & PLAY .

MANOJ | MUMBAI | 28/09/04 05:34 PM | Report abuse

Which is a good alternate to this product which also has RF input ?

Ahmed | Muscat | 21/09/04 05:36 PM | Report abuse Reply

THE PINNACLE PCTV PLUS RECORDER DOES HAVE RF-IN, S-VIDEO & COMPOSITE IN.

MANOJ | MUMBAI | 28/09/04 05:28 PM | Report abuse

Ok with your review. You should have given the information about where the product is available for purchase

Anjaneyulu | Guntur | 28/09/04 05:05 PM | Report abuse Reply

Is there a dealer in Madras for this product ?

Farhan | Chennai | 21/09/04 02:24 PM | Report abuse Reply

Does this baby support power-up function like the Compro Videomate Gold Card ? Does it also have a scheduling option ?

Amit | Pune | 21/09/04 10:13 AM | Report abuse Reply

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