Pioneer LX1 User Manual

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PRV-LX1

Operating Instructions

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DANGER – VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

WARNING:

Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

For pluggable Equipment, The Socket-Outlet Shall Be Installed Near The Equipment and Shall Be Easily Accessible.

[For U.S. model]

IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn

The serial number for this equipment is located in the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

Confirm Supplied Accessories

Remote control unit (1)

AA batteries (2)

Air filter replacements set (1)

Power cord 2-meters (1)

Warranty (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

• If any of the above accessories are missing, contact your dealer.

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......2

Precautions .................................................. 5

Precautions for Use: Basic Information .... 8

General Features of the PRV-LX1 ............ 11

Example of System Composition and

Recording Component Setup ............... 12

Names of Parts ..........................................14

Front Panel Facilities ..............................14

Rear Panel Facilities ...............................16

Remote Control Unit ..............................17

PRV-LX1 Video Clip Management and Disc

Authoring Procedure ............................. 18

Basic PRV-LX1 Operations ....................... 19

PRV-LX1 Functions ....................................22

Status Confirmation Using Onscreen

Display (OSD) ......................................... 26

System Default Settings .......................... 29

Mouse/Keyboard ....................................29

Network ................................................. 30

UPS Support ..........................................30

System Information ...............................31

HDD Tools ..............................................31

Background Color ................................... 31

Composite/RCA Output ......................... 31

Recording ................................................... 32

Selecting Input .......................................32

Selecting Recording Destination ............33

Other Recording Settings ...................... 34

Preview Function ................................... 35

Starting and Stopping Recording ...........35

Settings for Automatic Recording ..........38

Editing the Edit List ................................38

Recording to DVD Discs ........................ 39

Recording from HDD to DVD .................40

Playing Discs .............................................41

Selecting Playback Source .....................41

Playing DVD-Video Discs

(including commercially available

software titles) ...................................41

Clip Playback (HDD) ............................... 42

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Basic Operations ....................................42

Playback Monitoring during Recording ..45

Other Playback Settings ......................... 46

External Sync Function ..........................48

Other Functions ..................................... 49

Regarding Progressive Scan Output ......49

DVD Menu Editing .................................... 50

DVD Menu Type Selection .....................50

Font Selection ........................................50

DVD Menu Selection .............................51

Thumbnail Selection ............................... 51

Button Text ............................................. 52

Setting Navigation Commands ..............52

Customizing the DVD Menu .................. 53

DVD Menu Preview ............................... 55

Title Editing / Chapter Editing ................. 56

Editing Chapter Names ..........................56

Title Trimming......................................... 57

Chapter Editing ...................................... 58

Title Order Edit ....................................... 58

DVD Disc Emulation ............................... 59

Recording to DVD Disc .......................... 59

Project Editing ........................................... 60

Copying a Project ...................................61

Copying Clips between Projects ............61

Deleting a Project ................................... 61

Disc Duplication ........................................ 62

Importing Image Data, Edit Lists .............63

DVD Menu Layout

Image File Format ..............................65

DVD Menu Background

Image File Format ..............................65

Edit List File Format ...............................65

Edit List Example ................................... 66

Function Menu Table ................................ 67

Message Display ....................................... 74

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 78

Specifications ............................................80

Language Code List .................................. 82

Regarding the GNU General

Public License .........................................83

Precautions

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.

7 Care must be taken not to infringe

copyright restrictions under the laws of each country. If this device is used to record copyrighted materials, approval must be obtained from the respective copyright holders. The recording of copyrighted materials without the express approval of the respective copyright holders may result in legal penalties. Pioneer disclaims any and all responsibility for any legal damages resulting from the use of this device in the unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials.

7 Pioneer may not be held liable for the loss

of any data or any other direct or indirect damage suffered as the result of the use or breakdown of this product.

7 All names of corporations, products, and

systems listed herein, even when the (™) or (®) symbols are omitted, should be considered the registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Installation Notes

¶ Install in a level, stable location. Avoid unstable

locations, or locations exposed to strong vibrations.

¶ Do not interfere with the dispersion of heat from the

unit. Avoid using the unit on deep pile carpets or other thick fabrics, and do not cover the unit with blankets or cloths. Such usages may interfere with cooling and result in malfunctions.

¶ Do not place other objects on top of the unit. ¶ Install in a location not exposed to other sources of

heat. Avoid installing the unit on top of amplifiers or other components that emit heat. When mounting the unit in a rack, avoid the effect of heat from amplifiers and other audio components by installing the PRV-LX1 as low as possible beneath the other components in a wellventilated position in the rack.

¶ When mounting the unit in a rack, special precautions

are necessary to avoid heat rise inside the unit. As a general rule, install the unit in a location not exposed to heat from below, and with at least 10 cm clearance to right and left and above, to provide for natural convection (ambient temperature below 35 °C). Under other conditions, install so that when fully warmed up, the temperature at a point 5 cm above the center top of the case is below 35 °C. Provide for the installation of some means of forced ventilation if necessary.

¶ When connecting multiple PRV-LX1 units in series and

using an external means of controlling power ON/OFF, the initial current surge will become quite large. Consult your Pioneer service center regarding the ratings for power switches used with such an installation.

¶ Do not install in fully enclosed rack mounts, since

damage may result from overheating.

Environment Conditions

Ambient conditions during use should be within the range of +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F) and 85% Relative Humidity (with ventilation ports not blocked).

7 Prohibited Installation Locations

• Places exposed to direct sunlight or bright artificial light.

• Places exposed to high levels of dust or smoke.

• Places subject to vibration.

• Places subject to strong electrical or magnetic fields.

• Close to heat sources.

• Places exposed to high levels of electrical noise.

• Places liable to the generation of electrostatic noise.

• Places exposed to high humidity or poor ventilation.

• Fully enclosed rack mounts.

About Condensation

During winter months when the unit is moved from a cold location into a warm room, or when the temperature of the installation location is raised suddenly, condensation may form on the unit’s internal parts (drive mechanism, laser lens, hard disk, etc.). When condensation forms, the unit will not operate. To eliminate the condensation, disconnect the power cord and allow the unit to warm to room temperature. Depending on the degree of condensation, this may require 1-2 hours. Once the unit has warmed sufficiently, it will become operational again. Condensation may also form during summer months if the cool air from an air conditioner is directed toward the unit. In this case, change the installation location of the unit or the air conditioner.

Moving the Unit

If transporting of the unit is required, be sure to use the original packing materials supplied with the unit, and avoid subjecting the unit to impact, vibration, or dropping. Also take precautions to avoid exposing the unit to heat or moisture during the move. Always remove any discs from the unit before moving. Moving the unit with a disc loaded may result in scratches to the disc or internal damage to the drive unit.

7 Special Precautions

Never move the unit during playback or recording. During playback and recording, the disc is rotating at very high speed, and lifting or moving the unit during this time may result in damage to the disc. Subjecting the unit to strong impacts or vibrations when a disc is loaded may also result in damage to the disc or internal parts of the unit. When it is necessary to transport the unit, stop any recording or playback operations, and remove any disc that is loaded. Remove discs anytime lifting or moving of the unit is required. This unit is designed with precision optical devices. Take special care to control room temperature and dust in the installation location.

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Precautions

About Copyright

¶ Unauthorized copying, broadcast, public performance, or

rental of copyrighted discs is prohibited by law.

¶ This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

¶ This unit is equipped with copy prevention technology,

and will not permit the unauthorized copying of contents recorded by their copyright holders with copy-prevention signals.

¶ This unit does not support recording of DVD-RW discs in

VR mode. As a result, it also does not support CPRM (“copy once”) discs.

¶ This unit features a GNU/Linux system based on a

GNU general public licence. The contents of this contract can be found on page 83.

About the use of Dolby Digital Logo

Audio bitstreams created with this system are not intended for distribution on DVDs bearing the Dolby Digital logo. For more information on the use of Dolby trademarks and logos, please contact Dolby Laboratories: http://www.dolby.com

7 Precautions when starting

When powering on the unit (from the time the power is turned on until the STOP button lights; see page 15), do not operate the keyboard until the monitor displays the PRV-LX1 logo. If the startup procedure is interrupted due to inadvertent keyboard input, press the keyboard’s [ESC] key.

Precautions Regarding Built-In Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The built-in hard disk drive (HDD) incorporates highprecision technology, and recorded contents may be damaged or lost under certain conditions of use. Take precautions regarding the following:

Important recordings should not be left permanently on the HDD, but preserved as DVD-Video discs by means of DVDR/RW recording.

7 Important Recordings

If the built-in hard disk drive malfunctions, contents previously recorded on the drive may be lost. Important recordings should not be left permanently on the HDD, but preserved as DVD-Video discs by means of DVD-R/RW recording. Pioneer disclaims any responsible for loss of recorded data or other collateral damage arising from any malfunction, including failure of the HDD at the end of its operating lifetime.

Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for the integrity of contents recorded on hard disk drives or DVD discs, and for any damages resulting from the loss of such contents.

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7 Precautions Regarding Installation and Use

∞ Do not subject the unit to vibration and impacts.

Subjecting the unit to such vibrations or impacts during operation is particularly to be avoided, since malfunctions may result.

∞ Do not install unit in unstable locations, or locations

exposed to vibration.

∞ Always install in level horizontal position. ∞ Do not block the rear cooling fan and front lower air

intakes. Malfunctions may result from attempting to use the unit with the fan or vents blocked.

∞ Two dust filters are installed in the air intakes on the

unit’s front lower panel (see page 14). With time, the air filters will gradually become soiled with dust. If the unit is subjected to continued use with dirty filters, the unit pay not perform to its full, and malfunctions may occur. As a result, please replace the filters at regular intervals (see the appended “Air Filter Replacement Instructions and Precautions”).

∞ Do not use the unit in environments exposed to high

temperature or humidity. Also, avoid using the unit in locations exposed to sudden changes of temperature, since condensation may occur on internal parts, leading to possible damage to the hard disk drive (HDD) and other malfunctions. Consult the section “About Condensation” on page 5.

∞ When power is turned ON, do not turn off the rear

panel’s power switch, disconnect the power plug, or trip the power breaker to the power outlet.

∞ Do not move the unit when the power is turned ON, or

immediately after turning the power OFF. When moving the unit is required, follow these guidelines:

1. Turn power OFF.

Press the STANDBY/ON switch so that the power indicator appears orange, then wait at least two minutes.

2. Turn off the main power switch on the rear panel.

3. Disconnect the power cord from its outlet.

4. Move the unit.

¶ In the event of a malfunction, removal of the entire unit

may be necessary for repair (depending on the kind of malfunction). In such cases, consult your service dealer to have the unit removed by professional installation personnel. Failure to have the unit removed by professional installation personnel may result in refusal of repair service.

7 Usable Lifetime of the Hard Disk Drive

∞ The hard disk drive (HDD) is a high precision device, and

when subjected to severe environmental or usage conditions, may reach the end of its operating lifetime in only a few years.

∞ Frequent symptoms occurring when the HDD

approaches the end of its lifetime including “part or all of the playback image will repeatedly enter pause mode,” or “block noise (mosaic distortion) and other image distortion will occur”. The HDD may also reach the end of its lifetime even without these symptoms occurring.

∞ When the HDD reaches the end of its operating lifetime,

any data recorded on it may become unrecoverable. When the HDD malfunctions at the end of its operating lifetime, it must be replaced.

(In the event of HDD failure, any data recorded on the HDD cannot be recovered.)

Precautions

Data Protection in Event of Power Failure

While operating this unit, if a power failure occurs, the main power switch is turned OFF, the power cord is disconnected, or other interruption in AC power occurs, the data recorded on the HDD and DVD may be lost. To prevent such untoward occurrences, we recommend that this unit be connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). UPS devices supported by this unit include the following:

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORP. (APC)

Smart-UPS 500 Smart-UPS 700VA (SU700NET)

* The Smart-UPS 500 is a model marketed only in

Japan.

* APC and Smart-UP are trademarks or registered

trademarks of the American Power Conversion Corporation.

* The UPS devices supported may be subject to

change; for latest information on supported devices, consult your Pioneer dealer or Pioneer Electronics (USA) Customer Support Division listed at the end of this manual.

See page 30 for connections used when employing a UPS.

Cleaning Care of the Unit

∞ Normal cleaning should consist of dry wiping the unit with

a soft cloth. In the event of severe soiling, make a dilution of 1 part neutral deutergent in 5 or 6 parts water. Dip a soft cloth in the solution and wring well, then wipe away the dirt, followed by a gentle wiping with a soft dry cloth.

∞ Avoid contact of the unit with alcohol, thinner, benzene,

insecticides or other similar chemicals, since they may cause the unit's labeling or finish to peel.

∞ Avoid long term contact of the unit with rubber or vinyl

objects, since damage to the cabinet finish may result.

∞ When using a chemically impregnated cleaning cloth,

read the instructions accompanying the cloth and follow all cautionary notes.

∞ Disconnect the power cord from its outlet before

performing cleaning.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD recorder’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

Disc Precautions

7 Recommended Discs

÷ Use only recommended disc media in order to assure

stable recording and playback.

÷ Consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center

regarding recommended disc media.

7 Handling of Discs

Discs may become incapable of recording and playback when scratched, or when soiled with fingerprints or dust. Always handle discs as noted below: ÷ Never touch the recording surface (mirror surface) when

handling discs. Hold discs between their edges, or between one edge and one finger in the center hole.

÷ Do not apply adhesive tapes or labels to discs. ÷ Do not use cracked or warped discs, since they may

shatter dangerously at high rotation speeds.

÷ Do not use non-standard discs, since they may cause

adverse affects to the player and other components.

÷ Do not use discs shaped in non-circular shapes (hearts,

polygons, etc.), since they may cause malfunctions.

÷ To clean fingerprints from a soiled disc, wipe gently

from the center hole radially toward the circumference. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

÷ Do not use anti-static or other record sprays. Also, never

use benzene, thinner or toher volatile cleaners to clean the surface of discs, since such chemicals may melt or otherwise damage the surface.

Always store discs in their protective cases; before use, check the recording surface for fingerprints or other soiling.

Disc Problem Checklist

7 Data recording errors or inability to record

÷ Was a recommended disc used ? ÷ Was sufficient recording area on the disc? ÷ Had the disc been finalized after previous recording

sessions?

÷ Was the disc loaded properly, recording surface down

and label up?

÷ Was the disc soiled or scratched?

7 Playback errors

÷ Was a recommended disc used ? ÷ Was the disc properly recorded (not empty)? ÷ Was the disc soiled or scratched? ÷ Condensation of moisture on the player's optical parts

or disc surface is also a possibility; allow the disc and player to sit for 1-2 hours before attempting to use again.

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Preparations for Use: Basic Information

About DVD-R / DVD-RW Discs

∞ The DVD-R/RW (video mode) discs recorded on this unit

can be finalized (see page 40) to allow them to be played* on other standalone DVD players, automobile DVD players, or DVD players installed in computers. Some players, however, may exhibit the following symptoms when an attempt is made to play such discs:

¶ Discs aren’t accepted by the player. ¶ Macroblock distortion (mosaic pattern) frequently

appears in the video image.

¶ Sound and image are interrupted. ¶ Playback stops midway through.

When a DVD-R/RW disc is finalized, further recording to the disc becomes impossible.

* The DVD Forum in 2000 approved the use of the DVD-

Video format for recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW discs. On Pioneer’s DVD Recorders, this is referred to as recording in Video Mode. Supporting playback of DVD--R/DVDRW with this type of content is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback devices, and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drive equipped PCs or other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs recorded in the Video Format.

Recordable discs

Logo Attributes

12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time: 360

DVD-RW

minutes (4.7GB)

12cm, double-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time: 720 minutes (9.4GB)

DVD Recording Modes

Video Mode:

∞ The “video mode” employs the same recording format

as commercially sold DVD video discs. As a result, discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD players, but discs must be finalized before they can be played in this way (see page 40).

∞ Recording to DVD-R/RW discs is in video mode only. ∞ When recording in video mode, until a disc is finalized, it

cannot be played back or further recorded/edited except on this unit.

* This unit does not support VR mode recording on

DVD-RW discs.

Precautions When Recording in Video Mode

∞ Discs recorded in video mode on other recorders and

which have not yet been finalized on their original recorders cannot be played back or further recorded/ edited (including finalizing) on this unit.

∞ When recording DVD-RW discs in video mode use only

disc media compatible with Ver. 1.1 or later.

∞ When using DVD-RW in video mode, discs must first be

formatted. For details, see page 39.

∞ The remaining recording time decreases each time

recording is performed. Additional recording is possible so long as remaining space is still available on the disc unless finalization has been performed (see page 40). However, the remaining time cannot be returned to the state prior to recording, nor can previously recorded data be overwritten.

DVD-R

* This unit does not support use of 8 cm DVD-R discs.

∞ DVD-R/RW discs are especially sensitive to dust,

fingerprints, and scratches. Since a scratch on the disc may make further recording impossible, and may make it impossible to playback important data recorded on the disc, take special precautions in handling and storing these discs.

∞ CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be recorded on this unit.

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DVD disc box information

When you buy a DVD-Video in the shops, the back of the disc box usually contains various information about the contents of the disc. Below is an example, with an explanation of each section.

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Preparations for Use: Basic Information

1: English (5.1ch Surround) 2: Spanish (2ch Surround)

1 Audio languages and audio formats

DVD-Video discs can contain up to 8 separate soundtracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original soundtrack. This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack—Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is the most widespread DVD-Video audio format. Dolby Digital soundtracks can be mono, stereo, or contain up to 5.1 channels (the .1 refers to a special low-frequency effects channel).

DTS

DTS is another 5.1 channel surround format sometimes used on DVD-Video discs, often in addition to a Dolby Digital track.

Linear PCM

Linear PCM audio also sometimes appears on DVD-Video discs, usually on music related material. Linear PCM sountracks are mono or stereo only.

1: English 2: Spanish

Scope Size

NTSC

4 Region code and TV format

The world is divided into 6 DVD regions. Both discs and players are coded for a particular region, and to be able to play a disc, it must contain the same region code as the player. This section also contains the TV format of the disc. In this case, NTSC.

5 DVD-Video logo

Angle mark (

)

Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot simultaneously from two or more angles. During playback, you can switch between these different angles.

2 Subtitle languages

DVD discs can contain up to 32 subtitle languages. You can watch the disc with any of these subtitle languages, or with no subtitles displayed at all.

3 Screen aspect ratio

Movies are shot in a variety of screen formats. This box tells you what the original format was (in this case, Cinemascope), and what it is best viewed as on a widescreen TV and a regular 4:3 TV. In this case, if you have a regular 4:3 TV, it is recommended that you watch it in letterbox mode.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

•“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Preparations for Use: Basic Information

∞ Stereo Playback:

Stereo playback means sound is played back through independent channels from right and left speakers. The soundtracks for DVD video stereo and ordinary music CDs (recorded with 2ch stereo) are played back only from the front speakers, even when 5 surround speakers or sub-woofers are connected.

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

∞ Dolby Surround Playback:

When Dolby Surround is noted on a commercially purchased DVD video, it means that sound can be played back from five surround speakers.

Center speaker

Front left speaker

Front right speaker

Right surround speaker

Left Surround speaker

∞ Dolby Digital 5.1 ch or DTS Surround Playback:

Programs recorded in Dolby Digital (5.1 ch surround) or DTS surround mode are played back through 5 surround speakers plus sub-woofer, each with its own independent channel. Since each channel is recorded independently, the reproduced sound has high presence and three-dimensionality.

Sounds of planes flying overhead and other moving sounds are reproduced with three-dimensional realism.

Front right speaker

Right surround speaker

“0.1” refers to the specialized low-frequency sound of this channel. As a result, no sound is produced here in scenes that don’t require super low sound.

Front left

Sounds of explosions, footsteps of dinosaurs and other low-frequency sounds are reproduced with boneshaking realism.

Center speaker

Sub-woofer

speaker

Dialogue is heard primarily from the center speaker.

Left Surround speaker

Since front-back speakers can be controlled independently, sounds can be heard travelling from front to back, left to right, and vice-versa.

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General Features of the PRV-LX1

Product Introduction

The PRV-LX1 is a DVD recorder developed by Pioneer for dedicated use in DVD-Video production. The broad range of interfaces built into the PRV-LX1 allows the input of professional mastering media (tapes) using professional component One of the PRV-LX1’s greatest features is its ability to create DVD-Video discs simply by pressing the REC button; without worrying about multiple DVD settings. A wealth of recording, playback, and DVD setting functions are provided for efficient DVD production. These features achieve efficient and high-performance operational characteristics for various DVD creation types.

Professional media source

video signals.

Recording functions,

DVD production functions

Input signal

Component video inputs supported by this unit include Betacam and SMPTE with signal levels as noted in the accompanying chart. Check the component output on your VTR or other connected component when making setting selections.

Color Bar (75%)

Betacam component Y 1Vp-p 0.714/0.286

SMPTE Component Y 1Vp-p 0.7/0.3

7 Dedicated HDD Hybrid Recorder for DVD-

Video Creation

¶ 120GB Hard Disk Drive with up to two writer units

permits the creation of a wide variety of DVD-Video discs.

¶ High-level DVD-Video authoring functions and video

recording functions permit optimum disc creation for any application.

Requires optional writer unit PRA-DW11.

7 Professional System Support

¶ Equipped with a wide range of professional input and

output systems including Component Input/Output, XLR

Input/Output, DV Connector, Composite, S-Video, and an expansion slot for growh potential

¶ Supports RS-422A and DV protocols for time-code

recording

Media output

One-push recording

B-Y/R-Y 1Vp-p ±0.35 (75%)

B-Y/R-Y 1Vp-p ±0.2625(75%)

7 Features and Functions for Efficient DVD-Video

Creation

¶ Dual-drive recording system for simultaneous 2-disc

recording and disc duplication*3 for efficient creation of dual and backup discs

¶ Built-in graphical users’ interface (GUI) for dedicated use

with DVD-Video authoring (supports use of main and remote buttons, as well as keyboard and mouse)

¶ Equipped with auto-capture function for smooth media

conversion from tape sources (functions range from video input to DVD settings, for fully automated operation

¶ Supports Ethernet or DVD-R/RW disc input of EDLs, auto-

capturing, customized menus and backgrounds

¶ Future programs available for upgrading the professional

functions (requires user registration)

Duplication of copyright protected disc media is prohibited. Do not attempt to duplicate copyrighted discs without permission of the copyright owner.

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Example of System Composition and Recording Component Setup

7 System Composition

Writer 2 (optional)

* (Must be purchased separately)

Video Monitor

* (Must be purchased separately)

Expansion DVD-R/RW writer unit

PRA-DW11

*TR *TR *TR

*TR

Video in/out

Component video

Composite video

S-video

Audio in/out

RCA

XLR

Remote control unit

Writer 1

Supported discs: DVD-R (general use), DVD-RW

GUI

Internal HDD

Keyboard/mouse

(USB connector)

* (Must be purchased separately)

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RS-422A

Video

Audio

Example of System Composition and Recording Component Setup

7 Regarding Recording Time

Recording to Hard Disk Drive = About 23-100 hours

* The capacity of the hard disk drive usable for recording is approximately 100 GB; continuous recording can continue until no

more capacity remains or up to a maximum of 100 hours.

Recording to disc media = About 1-6 hours

Disc Recording Times

• When creating a project on a single disc (4.7 GB) without DVD menus

• Create a DVD-Video disc after pressing the Make a Disc button

Write

Read

HDD

Disc Duplication Times

• DVD = HDD: Times required when copying one disc (4.7 GB) to the hard disk drive

• DVD = DVD: Times required when using optional additional drive to duplicate one disc (4.7 GB) from one DVD drive to

another.

DVD-R DVD-R (4x) DVD-RW

Max 2x

About 30 minutes

Max 4x

About 20 minutes

About 30 minutes

Max 2x

Read

DVD-Video

DVD-R (4x)

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Write

HDD DVD-R DVD-R (4x)

About 30 minutes

About 15 minutes

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 20 minutes

Max 4x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 4x (CLV)

About 15 minutes

Max 4x (CLV)

About 15 minutes

DVD-RW

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

Max 2x (CLV)

About 30 minutes

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Names of Parts

Front Panel Facilities

No.

STANDBY/ON button

Display sections

PLAY/REC indicator

DISC indicator

EJECT button (0)

Drive 2 cosmetic panel

DVD1, DVD2, HDD (Hard disk Drive)

indicators DRIVE SELECT button

Name

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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Function

When the unit is in the standby condition, pressing this button causes the power to come on; the power indicator (to the left of the button) changes from orange to green. The main display section indicates system startup. After system startup is completed, the unit enters “idling condition,” and as the unit’s display changes to show the current time, the STOP button lights. When the unit is in the standby condition, if this button is pressed while holding the STOP button depressed, the Function Menu’s setting values will be reset to their factory defaults, and the power will then turn ON. If the button is held depressed for one second or more when the unit is in the idling condition, the unit will perform system shutdown, followed by return to the standby mode (the power indicator will change from green to orange). In the event operation becomes unstable and manual forced shutdown is required, hold the button depressed for four seconds or more.

Lights to indicate operating state of DVD1 and DVD2 drives. Appears green during PLAY mode, and orange during REC mode.

Located to the right side of DVD1 and DVD2, these indicators light (orange) to indicate that a disc is loaded.

Press to open/close the disc tray. The DISC indicator flashes from the time the button is pressed until the disc tray closes fully.

This space is provided to allow the addition of a second DVD drive. When an additional drive is added here, it is considered “DVD2.” * For further information regarding expansion drives, consult your dealer.

These indicators light to show which drive has been selected with the DRIVE SELECT button (the indicator for the selected drive lights green).

Use to select the playback source and destination drive for recording. When only 1 drive is loaded, pressing the button causes the drive selection to change alternately between HDD (Hard disk Drive) = DVD1; when two drives are loaded, the selection changes in the order HDD (Hard disk Drive) = DVD1 = DVD2 = DVD1&2. When a drive is selected, the corresponding indicator lights (green). When DVD1&2 is selected, DVD1 is designated as the playback source.

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Names of Parts

No.

PREVIEW button

STOP button (7)

PLAY button (3)

PAUSE button (8)

REC button (¶)

MOUSE/KEYBOARD connectors

STEP FWD button (E)

STEP REV button (e)

SCAN/SKIP FWD button (¡/¢)

SCAN/SKIP REV button (1/4)

ENTER button

CURSOR buttons

Filter cover (2)

FUNCTION button (*3)

DISPLAY button

Remote control sensor (Î)

VOLUME knob

PHONES jack

*1 • Connect to progressive-scan TV monitor. Non-progressive monitors will not produce correct playback.

• When progressive is set to ON, no video is output to any output connectors except the component output.

*2 Functionality is not guaranteed on all possible mouse/keyboards. If unstable operation is experienced, try reconnecting

the USB connector. If operation continues to be erratic, consult your Pioneer dealer or one of the service centers listed at the end of this manual.

*3 This operates the same as the remote control unit’s SETUP button. The FUNCTION button operates only in the idling

condition.

Name

Function

When this button is pressed with the unit in the idling condition, a preview image/sound of the selected input (following encode and decode processing) is supplied to all output connectors except DV; when the button is pressed again, the unit returns to idling condition.

Functions to stop recording or playback. Until all internal operations are completed, the indicator flashes (white), and when fully completed, the unit returns to the idling condition and the indicator lights (white). Also, pressing the STOP button while holding the CURSOR (bottom pointing arrow) button depressed functions to switch between progressive encoding ON/OFF. (*1)

When this button is pressed, playback begins from selected source (DVD drive or HDD), and the indicator lights (white). When HDD is designated as the recording destination and time shift recording has been set, this button responds even during recording, and initiates playback from the recording start.

When pressed, recording or playback is temporarily interrupted and the indicator lights (white). During recording, allows automatic setting of chapters. To resume recording from the recording pause mode, press the REC button.

When pressed, recording begins to the selected recording destination (drive or project), and the indicator lights (white).

Allows connection of a USB mouse and keyboard for control of the unit. (*2)

During normal playback, press for frame advance. Hold depressed for slow motion playback; during slow mode, press again to increase playback speed.

During normal playback, press for frame playback in reverse direction. Hold depressed for slow motion playback; during slow mode, press to decrease playback speed.

During playback, press to move to next title or chapter. Hold depressed to initiate scan mode.

During playback, press to move to previous title or chapter. Hold depressed to initiate scan mode.

Press to select function menu items and commands, and to input DVD menu items and commands (during DVD playback). During recording, press to insert chapter marks at optional locations.

Use when selecting function menu items, and for DVD menu control (during DVD playback).

These are ventilation ports provided to prevent excessive heating of internal parts. During installation and operation, do not allow these ports to become blocked, since malfunctions may result. * Air filters are installed inside these filter covers, and must be removed

and replaced at regular intervals. Continuing to use the unit with clogged filters may result in malfunction. Consult the appended instruction sheet “Air Filter Replacement Instructions and Precautions”.

Press to enable and disable the monitor’s on-screen function menu display (default setting: DISABLED). When disabled, the unit returns to idling condition.

Press to turn on-screen display (OSD) ON/OFF (default setting: OFF). This button does not operate when on-screen function display is set to DISABLED.

Receives signals from the remote control unit. Do not allow this part to be blocked by other objects.

Use to adjust output level to the headphones jack.

Use to connect headphones.

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Names of Parts

Rear Panel Facilities

12 3 456 7 8 910

No.

AC IN connector

Main power switch

AUDIO CH1/L CH2/R IN/OUT connectors

S-VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

COMPOSITE VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

COMPONENT VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

DV connector (*2)

Fan motor

LTC connector

EXT SYNC IN and through Output connector

Terminate switch

SIGNAL GND terminal

REMOTE IN/OUT connectors

PCM/2 DIGITAL OUT connector

ETHERNET connector

MOUSE/KEYBOARD connectors

VGA (GUI) connector

UPS connector

Expansion slot

*1 Inputs are compatible with signal levels for both BETA and SMPTE (see page 32 for selection methods). However,

since outputs are based on DVD format, they differ from BETA and SMPTE levels. As a result, outputs should be used only for monitoring.

*2 LTC is not supported in drop frame mode. *3 SONY is a trademark of Sony Corporation. TR *4 Functionality is not guaranteed for all possible mouse/keyboards. If unstable operation is experienced, try

reconnecting the USB connector. If operation continues to be erratic, consult your Pioneer dealer or one of the

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service centers listed at the end of this manual.

Name

SIGNAL GND

Function

Connect to power cord.

When set to ON, the unit enters standby condition and front panel indicator lights orange.

Input/output connectors for analog audio CH1/L CH2/R signals.

Input/output connectors for S-VIDEO video signal. Output is compatible with S2.

Input/output connectors for analog composite video signals.

Input/output connectors for analog component video signals. (*1)

Connect to DV connector on digital video camera. Fan motor for cooling internal parts.

Connector for obtaining time code from VHS, VTR, etc.

Use for connecting external sync signal, and for pass-through signals.

Use to terminate sync signal. Set to ON when used alone or when connected to a terminating unit.

Ground terminal for signals. When using the unit in environments exposed to high levels of electronic noise, malfunctions may occur to mouse and other control devices. In such cases, connect a ground wire between the components to reduce the noise. This is not an electric safety ground.

Connect to external controller when desired for external control of unit. protocol is compatible with SONY format. (*3)

Digital audio output connector.

Use for network connection. USB connectors for connecting mouse and keyboard, allowing external

control of the unit. (*4)

Connect to VGA monitor for expanded operation.

Connect when using UPS.

Slot for use with expanded function boards.

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The

Remote Control Unit

Names of Parts

¶ This remote control unit cannot be used for recording

operations.

PAUSEDISPLAY

ENTER

CLEAR

STEP

PLAY

RETURN

TITLE/CHP

FRM/TIME

STOP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

REPEAT

RPT A-B

AUDIO SCAN

SUBTITLE PREV

ANGLE

TOP

SETUP

456

010

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11 12 13

14 15 16 17

18 19

20 21 22 23 24

No.

REPEAT button

DISPLAY button

RPT A-B button (repeat playback between two

points)

AUDIO select button

ANGLE button

SUBTITLE button

MENU button

TOP MENU button

SETUP menu button *1

Number buttons (0–9, >10)

STOP button (7)

PLAY button (3)

PAUSE button (8)

STEP / Slow buttons (e, E)

SCAN (fast forward/reverse) buttons (1, ¡)

Chapter skip NEXT button (¢)

Chapter skip PREV button (4)

Cursor buttons (5, 3, ∞, 2)

ENTER button

RETURN button

Title, chapter, frame, time button (TITLE/CHP/

FRM/TIME) Frame/time button (FRM/TIME)

SEARCH button

CLEAR button

*1 This key operates the same as the FUNCTION button

on the main unit.

Name

Load batteries into the remote control unit

Open the rear battery compartment cover and insert two AA batteries. ¶ Be sure to align the +/– polarities properly as shown.

Note:

¶ Do not mix new batteries with old. ¶ Even batteries of the same type may display different

voltage characteristics. As a result, do not mix batteries of different brands together.

¶ If you do not plan to use the remote control unit for an

extended period (one month or more), remove the batteries from the remote control unit to prevent potential damage from leakage of battery fluid. If battery leakage is discovered, remove and discard the batteries, and carefully wipe up any battery fluid from inside the compartment. Replace the old batteries with new.

¶ When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

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Range of Remote Control Unit

When pressing the remote control unit's buttons, point it toward the front-panel remote sensor. The range of the remote control unit is about 7 meters, within an angular range of 30° to either side of the front of the remote sensor. ¶ The remote control unit may malfunction if strong

sunlight or fluorescent light is allowed to strike the remote sensor directly.

PRV-LX1

PRV-LX1 Video Clip Management and Disc Authoring Procedure

When recording to either disc or hard disk drive (HDD), the PRV-LX1 manages the video recording clips by units of “project.” When creating a disc from clips recorded on HDD, this project unit is used to perform the disc recording. A project is composed of individual recorded video clips (video data); while on the HDD, clips can be subjected to simple editing processes (trimming and chapter marking), and editing of the clip selections and their order can also be performed when recording from the HDD to DVD.

Work area

Project

Input signal

7 In principle, video data recorded in a unit lasting from REC start to REC stop is recorded on the HDD or DVD disc

as a single unit called a video file (clip or title). Chapter marking can also be performed during recording.

Project

Writer unit

Video clip A Video clip B Video clip C Video clip D

Writer unit

Title A Title B Title C

Title D Title E Title F Title G

7 Following recording of the video signal, items which can be set or changed, together with disc

production procedures, are noted below:

When recording to DVD disc:

1 Settable items: ¶ Disc menu setting

¶ Disc program setting

2 Disc creation flow:

Video image recording = Disc setting = Finalize

When recording to HDD:

1 Settable items: ¶ Clip editing (chapter marking, trimming)

¶ Title selection (selection of clips and their order for recording to disc) ¶ Project copying, erasing ¶ Clip copying, erasing ¶ Disc menu setting ¶ Disc program setting

2 Disc creation flow:

Video image recording = Clip editing = Disc setting = Recording to disc (including finalizing)

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Basic PRV-LX1 Operations

[Operation]

peratinal settings can be performed using

the following methods:

1. Front Panel Buttons, 2. Remote Control Unit,

3. USB Keyboard, 4. USB Mouse

1 Front panel buttons

* USB Port (front x 2)

4 Keyboard

2 Remote control unit

7 Operations using remote control unit

The furnished remote control unit has been designed primarily for video playback control, including emulation operations before recording images from HDD to DVD media, and when playing DVD-Video discs. The remote control unit can also be used to make Function Menu settings.

3 Mouse

7 Operations Using a Mouse or Keyboard A USB keyboard or mouse can be used to control the PRV-LX1. In addition,

the keyboard’s function keys can be programmed to perform system and function menu operations.

This not only enhances operating efficiency, but also allows standard operations to be performed even at a distance separated from the main unit.

Note 2:

Mouse and keyboard are not provided and must be purchased separately.

Modify

Note 3:

Title text and other text inputs require the use of a keyboard. The purchase and implementation of a keyboard is recommended.

Note 4:

Certain special keys (“Play” etc.) found on commercially available keyboards cannot be used. The PRV-LX1 also does not support the use of the mouse wheel operation.

Note 5:

A connected keyboard or mouse may not be recognized during the power on and booting operation. In this event, try disconnecting and then reconnecting the mouse or keyboard. If the USB port cannot be accessed due to a rack mount installation, attached a USB hub to eliminate this symptom.

Note 1:

The remote control unit cannot be used to turn power ON/ OFF or to perform recording operations.

USB hub Keyboard/mouse

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Basic PRV-LX1 Operations

[Function Menu]

Operational settings are accessed via a dedicated graphical user interface (GUI) called the

“Function Menu”.

The Function Menu is composed of a main

menu for confirming current operating STATUS, together with the following three sub-sections: 1 EDIT: items related to recorded video

data and DVD settings.

2 APP (Application): file duplication,

file importing, and batch programs for auto-capture.

3 SET UP: basic unit settings. Each of these sections is composed of further sub-menus.

EDIT section

APP section

SET UP

section

Function Menu (Top Menu)

STATUS section

Second sub-menu

First sub-menu

Third sub-menu

Back button (return to top menu)

Exit button (to leave Function Menu)

Information area

Function Menu

(SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Setting] = [Background Color])

Currently selected drive

7 How to Access Function Menu Use the following method to display the Function Menu (overlaid on the current Video signal):

1 Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit’s front panel.

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Basic PRV-LX1 Operations

2 Press the SETUP button on the remote control

PLAY

STOP

REPEAT

PAUSEDISPLAY

RPT A-B

STEP

AUDIO SCAN

SUBTITLE PREV

SETUP

ANGLE

TOP MENU

SETUP

456

010

ENTER

RETURN

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

FRM/TIME

CLEAR

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3 Use the mouse to display and access the

playback control bar.

Press both right and left mouse buttons simultaneously.

Control bar is displayed.

Control bar

4 Access from the Keyboard by Assigning a

Function key.

Use main unit setting to assign FUNCTION button to F1 key.

Function Menu appears when F1 key is pressed.

7 To Exit the Function Menu

Use either of the following methods: 1 Press the Exit button found on any of the sub-

menus (move mouse cursor over the Exit button and press the left mouse button).

2 Press the FUNCTION button on the front

panel.

3 Press the 4 Click the right button on the mouse

SETUP button on the remote control.

(Note 6)

5 If the Function Menu has been assigned to a

function key on the keyboard, press that key.

Note 6:

Use of the right mouse button to exit the Function Menu is supported only during display of the main Function menu.

7 Control Bar

The control bar is displayed by simultaneously pressing the right and left mouse buttons. When the control bar is displayed, simultaneously pressing the right and left mouse buttons again will cause the control bar to be hidden. When the mouse cursor is moved over the control bar, the cursor pointer arrow

to a hand

. When the hand is displayed, it can

changes

be used to perform the same operations available with the remote control unit; move the hand over the desired item and select by clicking the left mouse button. The position of the control bar can be changed by placing the mouse cursor on the left edge and dragging.

(Note 7)

Press the FUNCTION button to access the function menu

Move the mouse cursor

over the FUNCTION button and click the left mouse button.

Note 7:

The movable range of the control bar is limited to the area not overlapping the OSD display. Also, the new location of the control bar is reset once the Function Menu is exited.

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PRV-LX1 Functions

[Main Unit Setting Functions]

7 System Settings (Operation Details: page 29)

• These items allow settings for mouse and keyboard, function button assignments, network settings, and other defaults. System information and hard disk drive refresh can also be performed here.

1 System Setting: Use to perform settings including keyboard, mouse, and main unit clock. 2 F-Key Set: Use to assign unit functions to the function keys of a keyboard. 3 Network: Use to perform network settings (when an optional network is installed). 4 UPS Setting: Use to perform settings when connected to a designated uninterrupted power

system (UPS).

5 Information: Display system information. 6 HDD Tools: Use to erase user data and perform file system checks on the hard disk drive.

Note 1:

A mouse and keyboard are not included. Most commercially available mouses and keyboards (with USB connector) may be used.

Note 2:

When connecting a UPS, please purchase the Smart-UPS 700VA (SU700NET) manufactured by AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORP. (APC).

7 Operation Settings

• Use to make settings required when connecting the PRV-LX1 to other components, and to perform operation settings.

1 Control Setting: Settings required when connecting this unit to a source component (page 38).

* Example of connections with local settings

PRV-LX1 Connected VTR

* Example of connections with remote settings

VTR or Computer PRV-LX1

Note 3:

Some control functions may not be supported depending on the component connected. Check Pioneer’s website for a list of components with confirmed operation compatibility.

2 Video Setting: Use to perform settings for Video and OSD output (page 48). 3 HDD Recording: Use to enable/disable settings for time-shift recording (page 45). 4 GUI Control: Set GUI display language (page 50).

Note 4:

When the GUI language is set to Japanese the information area and dialogue displays are shown in Japanese. Japanese language input is also supported.

No control

PRV-LX1 Connected VTR

Control

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PRV-LX1 Functions

[Recording Functions] (Operation Details: page 32)

• This unit is equipped with the following connectors: composite video, S-video, DV, RCA audio, component video and XLR audio. RS-422A, DV, and LTC (linear time code) connectors can be used to support recording compliant with time code information.

Note: LTC time code is intended for Japanese prosumer decks with the LTC feature.

• Video and audio inputs can be recorded to HDD, DVD-R/RW media or both simultaneously while automatically being converted to data complianwith the DVD-Video format.

• During recording, manual chapter setting can be performed, as well as automated chapter insertion at 3, 5, or 10 minute intervals.

Notes :

∞ Playback video/audio signals are delayed approximately 4 seconds from the input signal due to time required

for encoding and decoding.

∞ Recording will not begin when copy guard protected signals are input. ∞ When DVD drive is selected as the recording destination, the EJECT button is disabled during use of the

preview function.

∞ When recording to DVD media, at the end of a recording, from several to several dozen seconds will be

required to complete the disc writing process. If an attempt is made to restart recording during this period, the actual recording cannot begin until the disc writing process is completed.

∞ Up to 99 chapter marks can be designated per title (clip); regardless of the insertion method, however, no

more than 99 chapters can be inserted.

∞ When chapter marks are inserted by pressing the Enter key on a keyboard, if the Enter key is held

depressed, multiple consecutive chapter marks may be inserted.

∞ The external VTR units compliant with the IEEE1394 standards supported by this unit are expected to be

professional VTR components. Ordinary home-use VTRs which do not support IEEE1394 search commands cannot be used for automatic recording.

∞ Chapter mark positions are inserted in units of 15 frames. ∞ When using the Edit List (EDL) function, at the final IN/OUT point setting, the APP section = [Auto

Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] = [Record As] command must be set to “Title (Stop)”.

[Play Functions] (Operation Details: page 41)

• Perform playback of clips recorded on DVD-Video discs or in projects recorded on hard disk drive, with video/audio being output to all output connectors.

• During recording to hard disk drive, time shift playback can be used to preview the recorded contents from beginning.

Notes :

∞ When using DVD-Video time search, playback may begin at a point somewhat shifted from the actually

designated time number.

∞ Depending on the structure of the DVD-Video used, some errors may occurs when time search is

performed for time numbers located in a range extending from several frames before to several frames after the divisions between titles and chapters.

∞ Single frame reverse and slow reverse playback are not supported during DVD-Video playback. ∞ When DTS audio is selected on DVD media recorded with DTS sound, no sound will be heard from analog

outputs.

∞ When a copy-protected DVD media is played back, if recording is performed, no signal will be output to DV,

even if DV output is set to “Enabled”.

∞ During time shift playback, the PLAY button enable start time will differ depending on the rate and the VOB

length for each audio encoding format.

∞ For proper operation this must should be connected to a television monitor supporting progressive scan.

Non-progressive-scan monitors will not display proper video images.

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PRV-LX1 Functions

[Editing Functions] (Operation Details: page 56)

• When recording to the hard drive each video data (clips) can be assigned an independent name. Clips can also be edited including chapter deletion/insertion, cropping and title order.

• DVD disc emulation can be performed to confirm the results of editing on hard disk drive.

Notes :

∞ To change clip names connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB port.

∞

∞ Clip edits are performed directly on the selected clip(s). Once edited, the newly edited clips

cannot be returned to their original state. When the original clip must be preserved, it (or the entire project) should be copied to a new project. Clip edits should then be performed on the new project or copy.

∞ Chapter mark positions are inserted in units of 15 frames (beginning of each GOP). ∞If you plan on writing your project to DVD, make sure that the total size of your edited project is 4.7GB or less

so that it will fit on a DVD-R/RW disc.

∞ Single frame reverse and slow reverse playback are not supported during DVD disc emulation.

[Authoring Functions] (Operation Details: page 50)

• This unit includes several DVD menu templates that can be used to associate chapters or titles to buttons for DVD disc navigation.

•Pre and post command settings are available including a first play program to designate what scene or menu is displayed when a DVD is inserted into a DVD player, and a title post command to designate operations following title playback (go to next title or go to a DVD menu).

Notes :

∞ The Japanese font used is Mincho-tai. When Japanese input is set to OFF, input characters will appear in the

font selected with the font setting.

∞ The menu screen supports only a 4:3 aspect ratio. As a result, when a menu background image or thumbnail

is extracted from a title recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio, the image will appear vertically elongated.

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PRV-LX1 Functions

[Copy/Import Functions] (Operation Details: page 62-63)

• Disc duplication operations have been optimized by the provision a 4x high-speed (maximum) duplication function.

• In addition to recording from hard disk drive to DVD-R/RW media, an optional DVD-R/RW writer can be added to allow duplication between DVD-R/RW discs or simultaneously from the hard drive to both writers.

•DVD menu layout and DVD menu background image files can be imported to the template library using a CD/DVD disc or an FTP connection from a computer connected to an online network.

• Edit decision lists (EDL) can also be downloaded and imported via a CD/DVD disc or an FTP connection from

a computer connected to an online network.

Notes :

∞ Only one image file at a time can remain on the hard drive. If a new image file is copied to the hard

drive, the previous image file will be overwritten.

∞ Image files exceeding 4.7 GB cannot be copied to disc. ∞ The time required for disc copying will differ depending on the source disc’s record and read performance. ∞ Discs with copy-prohibited contents cannot be copied. When this unit is used to record copyrighted

material, the permission of each copyright holder and neighboring rights holder must be obtained. Failure to obtain the permission of each rights holder can be punishable by law. Pioneer disclaims any and all responsibility for any trouble arising between the user of this device and any such rights holders as the result of recording of copyrighted materials.

PRV-LX1

Status Confirmation Using Onscreen Display (OSD)

Pressing the DISPLAY button on the unit’s front panel or on the remote control unit will activate the onscreen display (OSD). The OSD permits confirmation of the unit’s current setting status and recording/playback conditions.

7 Idling Condition Recording-Setting Confirmation Screen

Pressing the DISPLAY button when the unit is in the idling condition displays a listing of the unit’s current Status (settings). This allows the user to check settings before operating the unit without the need to

enter the Function Menu. When the unit is in the idling condition, the OSD screen is composed of two pages. The first two times the DISPLAY button is pressed, the OSD alternates between the two pages. When the DISPLAY button is pressed a third time the OSD is turned off.

Main unit button

Remote control unit

Note 1:

When the destination drive is DVD, the project name is not displayed. Project names are displayed only when HDD is designated as the destination drive.

OSD Page 1

Drive selected

Project name

Video source

Video encoding rate

Video filter label

Audio input source

Audio encoding format

Remaining HDD capacity

Time code input source

Input time code data

(Note 1)

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External sync

Control mode

Video aspect ratio

Chapter mark input method

OSD Page 2

Status Confirmation Using Onscreen Display (OSD)

7 OSD during Recording

When the DISPLAY button is pressed during recording, the OSD displays the unit’s recording status and playback condition (during time shift recording). In the recording mode the OSD screen is composed of two pages, a simple (reduced clutter) page and a detailed information page. The first two times the DISPLAY button is pressed, the OSD alternates between the two pages. When the button is pressed a third time the OSD is turned off.

Main unit button

Remote control unit

EDL recording status

Recording status Recording title/chapter Recording time

Playback

(Note 3)

status

Playback title/chapter

(Note 3)

OSD during Recording (page 1)

Note 2:

TR I

Note 3:

Playback status is shown only during time shift recording.

Playback status Recording status

(Note 6)

(Note 4)

Playback title/chapter Recording title/chapter

(Note 4)

Playback time

Recording time

Auto recording IN/OUT point

(Note 2)

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

(Note 5)

Video input Audio input Remaining

HDD capacity

OSD during Recording (page 2)

Note 4:

Playback status is shown only during time shift recording.

Note 5:

IN/OUT points are displayed only during auto-recording and EDL recording.

Note 6:

EDL numbers are displayed only during EDL recording.

PRV-LX1

Status Confirmation Using Onscreen Display (OSD)

7 OSD during Playback

When the DISPLAY button is pressed during playback, the OSD displays the unit’s playback status. In playback mode, the OSD screen is composed of two pages, a simple (reduced clutter) page, and a detailed information page. The first two times the DISPLAY button is pressed, the OSD alternates between

the two pages. When the

DISPLAY button is pressed a third time, the OSD is turned off.

Main unit button

Remote control unit

Playback status

Playback source drive

Angle number/total

Audio number/total

Playback status Repeat display

Slow speed display

(Note 8)

OSD during Playback (page 1)

Note 7:

Displayed only during repeat play

Note 8:

Displayed only during slow speed operation

Slow speed display

(Note 10)

(Note 7)

Remaining time in title / Total title time

Repeat display

Playback title / chapter

Playback time

(Note 9)

Playback title / chapter

Playback time

Remaining time in title / Total title time

Remaining time in chapter / Total chapter time

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Audio encoding method

Function status

OSD during Playback (page 2)

(Note 11)

Subtitle number/total

Note 9:

Displayed only during repeat play

Note 10:

Displayed only during slow speed operation

Note 11:

Displayed during angle, audio, subtitle change, and during search operations.

System Default Settings

To modify initial default settings for the PRV-LX1 enter the Function Menu and select [System] located under SET UP.

Mouse/Keyboard

This DVD recorder supports the use of a mouse and keyboard. The types of mouse and keyboard supported are as follows:

Mouse: Generic Keyboard: US type (101-key)

Japan type (106-key)

To set the keyboard type, go to SET UP section = [System] = [System Settings] = [Keyboard].

Programming the Function keys:

To facilitate operation of the unit, the SET UP section = [System] = [F-Key Set] command allows you to program your keyboard’s 12 function keys (F1-F12) to perform the equivalent functions of front panel controls. The function keys can also be combined with Ctrl and Shift keys to provide additional programming combinations.

SET UP section = [System] = [F-Key Set 1-6]

SET UP section = [System] = [System Settings]

The [System Settings] command also allows selection of mouse cursor movement speed, keyboard key repeat speed, time zone and date/ time.

SET UP section = [System] = [System Settings]

= TimeZone setting

SET UP section = [System] = [F-Key Set 1-6]

= F-key Enable setting

SET UP section = [System] = [F-Key Set 1-6]

= F1 setting

PRV-LX1

System Default Settings

Network

When using this unit on a network, go to SET UP section = [System] = [Network], and set the [Network] command to “ON”. Then go to SET UP section = [System] = [Network], and set the [DHCP/Manual] command either to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or input the IP address used, together with sub-net mask and Gateway address. If “DHCP” is selected, confirm that a DHCP server in fact exists. If no server exists, a longer time will be required for the unit to boot to the idling condition when the power is turned on. When “DHCP” is selected, the [IP Address] command will display the address automatically allocated to the recorder.

SET UP section = [System] = [Network]

Note:

Be very careful when setting IP address, sub-net mask, and Gateway addresses. Failure to set the correct values may not only make it impossible to connect to a network, but cause malfunctions throughout the network. If you are unsure of the proper values to set for these items, consult your network administrator.

UPS Support

Whenever the power to this unit is turned OFF, the unit performs a shutdown operation. An unintentional power interruption can result in the power being disconnected without the shutdown operation being performed thus possibly causing malfunctions. In order to avoid such malfunctions, we recommend

adding an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) to your system.

By going to SET UP section = [System] = [UPS Setting] = [Model], you can select APC Smart- UPS 700 or Smart-UPS 500 Note: Smart-UPS 500 is for use in Japan only. Also, if the

power is interrupted when a UPS is connected, the time before automatic shutdown is initiated can be set to 30 seconds or 60 seconds (SET UP section

= [System] = [UPS Setting] = [Shutdown Delay]). In this way, the shutdown operation will be

avoided if normal power is restored within the selected time interval.

(Note)

SET UP section = [System] = [Network] = [DHCP/

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Manual] = [DHCP]

Manual] = [Manual]

SET UP section = [System] = [UPS Setting]

Use the UPS products below, manufactured by AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORP. (APC).

Smart-UPS 700VA (Part Number: SU700NET)

Connection of other manufacturers’ UPS still works, but does not communicate directly with the PRV-LX1. When connecting this unit to the UPS, always use the cables supplied with the UPS unit. Before using the unit with a UPS, be sure to consult the operating instructions accompanying the UPS product.

System Default Settings

System Information

Go to SET UP section = [System] = [Information] to confirm the following system information:

System version (application version / OS version) Total power-on time (hours) Hard disk drive (HDD) access time (hours) DVD-R/RW Drive read/write time (hours)

SET UP section = [System] = [Information]

HDD Tools

At SET UP section = [System] = [HDD Tools], functions are provided for formatting and file checking the video recording area of the built-in hard disk drive.

Note:

When Format is selected, all projects will be erased. The Format command erases even those clips in projects which have been set for accidental erasure protection using the EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/Name] = [Protect] command.

Background Color

Go to SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings] = [Background Color] to select either

black or blue as the background color when the unit is in the idling condition.

SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings]

= [Background Color]

Composite/RCA Output

Video output on this unit can be set to either composite output, RCA output only, or pass-though of the input signal. Use the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings] = [Composite OUT] command to select

“Source Monitor”.

SET UP section = [System] = [HDD Tools]

SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings]

= [Composite OUT]

Note:

When set to “Source Monitor” (pass-through output), the output will switch to “Decoder Out” if the OSD is turned on.

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Recording

The recording function involves inputting video/audio signals from a VTR or other similar video playback device (“external VTR”), converting those signals to data compatible with the DVD video format and

recording the data to the HDD or to disc. The data from the hard drive is then recorded to a DVD-R/RW disc. A playback video/audio signal is simultaneously = output. If the SET UP section [Operation] = [Video Settings] > [Composite OUT] is set to “Source Monitor”, the input image will be passed through during recording as well (see page 31). In addition, in the event this command is set to “Decoder Out”, the output signal will be the encoded/decoded version of the original input video/audio signal.

Note 1:

The playback video signal is delayed about 4 seconds with respect to the input signal due to the time required for encoding and decoding.

Note 2:

Recording will not begin if a copy-guard protected input signal is detected.

Note 3:

When set to “Source Monitor” (pass-through output), the output will switch to “Decoder Out” if the OSD is turned on.

Selecting Input

On the Function Menu, the STATUS section = [V Input] and [A Input] commands indicate the

currently selected video and audio input signals. Use the CURSOR and ENTER buttons to change to the connectors for different input signals if desired. Also, when “DV” is designated for [V Input] or [A Input], both [V Input] and [A Input] are set to “DV”.

STATUS section = [V Input]

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STATUS section = [A Input]

Drive indicators

Recording

Selecting Recording Destination

The currently selected recording destination (also the playback source) will be displayed on the front panel’s central indicator (DVD1, DVD2, HDD indicator). The [Drive] command on the Function Menu’s STATUS section also indicates the currently selected recording destination/playback source. Use the front panel’s DRIVE SELECT button, or the [Drive] command in the Function Menu’s STATUS section to select the recording destination. However, note that the DRIVE SELECT button is disabled during display of the Function Menu.

When “HDD” is selected, recording is performed to the HDD only. If only one DVD-R/RW drive is installed, “DVD1” is selected; if two drives are present, the recording destination can be “DVD1” only, “DVD2” only or both drives “DVD1&2”.

STATUS section = [Drive]

When “DVD & HDD” are selected with the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [Project] =

[Record/Name] = [Record To] command, recording is performed to both hard disk drive and DVD simultaneously, and the recording remains stored on the hard disk even after the DVD is finalized and removed from the drive.

EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/Name]

= [Record To]

When recording to hard disk drive, this recorder performs internal management of recorded data (clips) in units called “projects.” Multiple clips (up to a maximum of 255) can be recorded in a single project, and so long as a project is not changed, clips can be recorded continuously within a single project. When you wish to classify your recorded data in multiple groups, change the project by using the [Project] command on the STATUS section, and continue recording.

STATUS section = [Drive]

(with expansion DVD drive)

STATUS section = [Project]

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Other Recording Settings

Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Recording]:

This command also allows the following settings:

Video Encode Rate: 32 levels Video Filter (NR): 16 levels Audio Encode: Dolby Digital / LPCM Audio Level: –48dB to +14 dB

SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/Audio]

Aspect: 4:3 / 16:9 Setup Level: 0 IRE / 7.5 IRE Auto Chapter: Manual / automatic

(at 3/5/10 minutes intervals)

REC Button: REC Start /

Standby = REC

SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/Audio]

= [Audio Encode]

SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/Audio]

= [Video Encode Rate]

SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/Audio]

= [Video Filter (NR)]

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SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/Audio]

= [Audio Level]

SET UP section = [Recording] = [Others]

Recording

Preview Function

The front panel’s PREVIEW button, or the SET UP section = [Recording] = Preview button can be used to confirm the results of encoding and decoding of the video/audio input signals. In the idling condition, press either the PREVIEW button, or on the Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Recording] command, press the Preview button. The elected input preview image/sound (after encoding and decoding) will be produced at all output connectors. Also, while viewing the preview, if the PREVIEW button or the STOP button is pressed (or if the mouse’s left and right buttons are clicked simultaneously), the unit will return to the idling condition or the Function Menu.

Note 1:

When DVD drive is selected as the recording destination, the EJECT button is disabled during use of the preview function.

Note 2:

Even if the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings] = [DV OUT] command is enabled, no signal is output from the DV connector during use of the preview function.

Executing Preview command on SET UP section

= [Recording] = [Video/Audio]

Starting and Stopping Recording

Recording can be started and stopped either manually or automatically. Recording automatically stops whenever the recording destination runs out of recording capacity. Also, recording will not start if the medium has no recording space available. When recording to DVD, recording will not begin after 99 titles have been recorded to a single disc, even if the disc has recording capacity remaining. When performing continuous recording to hard disk drive, a single clip can contain a maximum of 100 hours of recording time.

1 Manual Recording

Starting and stopping manual recording is performed with the front panel’s REC and STOP buttons. During recording, the PAUSE button can be pressed to temporarily interrupt the recording. From the pause mode, press REC button again to resume recording, and the recording will be a continuous part of the clip (title) begun before the pause. During recording, the front panel’s REC button will light, and during the pause mode, both the REC and PAUSE buttons will light. When manual chapter mark insertion is selected, chapter marks can be entered at desired locations by using the main unit’s front panel ENTER button, the remote control unit’s ENTER button, or the Enter key on a connected keyboard. A chapter mark is also inserted when the PAUSE button is used to set the unit to recording standby. If automatic chapter mark insertion has been selected, a chapter mark will be inserted automatically after each set interval. In this case, no chapter mark will be inserted at a recording pause position. The session from recording start to recording stop will be considered an independent title (clip).

Note 1:

When the STOP several seconds are required to completely stop the process after the button is pressed. The stop time is greater when recording to DVD than to HDD. Recording cannot be

restarted until after this operation is completed. The STOP button flashes during the period after the STOP button is pressed and recording stops completely.

Note 2:

In theory, up to 99 chapter marks can be inserted for a single title (clip), but no more than that number can be inserted, no matter what method is used.

Note 3:

Be careful when using a keyboard to insert chapter marks, since if the Enter key is held depressed, multiple consecutive chapter marks may be inserted.

button is used to terminate recording,

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2 Automatic Recording

RS-422A or IEEE1394 interface protocols can be used to control an external VTR or similar device and perform automated recording (see Pg 38).

7 Recording Using IN/OUT Points Setting

On the Function Menu’s APP section, use the [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] = [IN/OUT Point] command to set the time code for the IN and OUT points. When the Function Menu’s REC button is then pressed, the external VTR is automatically rewound to a position just preceding the selected IN point, and recording starts automatically from that point. When the designated OUT point is detected, the unit automatically enters the REC pause/stop mode.

The preroll time preceding the IN point can be changed from between 1 to 10 seconds before the point by using the Function Menu’s APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] = [Preroll Time] command. The time code delay compensation (offset) can be set to from 0 to –30 frames by using the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT

Point] = [Offset (Frame)] command.

Note:

Frame offset default is set at 17 frames. Accuracy during use of the auto-recording function is as follows:

SET UP section = [Operation]

= [Control Settings]

= [Time Code]

RS-422A

LT C

IEEE1394

Offset (Frame)

value

± 1 Frame ± 1 Frame

± 1 Frame

In order to match the phase with the input time code, the preroll should be set to about five seconds. The preroll value must be corrected using the source side component.

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point]

= [IN/OUT Point]

A 17 frame offset has been established as the default number of frames. In most cases this offset is correct. Should the recorded first frame of video not match the source In time code point. Adjust the offset frame number to set the correct time code point.

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point]

= [Preroll Time]

APP section [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] =

[Offset (Frame)]

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Recording

The APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] = [Record As] command allows designation of

whether recording enters the REC pause mode, or stops completely when the OUT point is detected. When “Chapter (Pause)” is selected, the command also permits the insertion of a chapter mark at that point. When manual chapter mark insertion has been previously selected, optional chapter marks can be inserted by pressing the ENTER button during recording. When automatic chapter mark insertion has been selected, however, a chapter mark is inserted automatically at regular intervals; in this case, even if “Chapter (Pause)” is designated, no chapter mark will be inserted when the unit enters the REC pause mode. The session from recording start to recording stop will be considered an independent title (clip). During recording, the playback video/audio signal will be output, but when recording is completed, the screen will return to the Function Menu display.

After construction of an edit list, or after loading a previously recorded edit list, pressing the Function

Menu’s APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL Command] = EDL REC button will cause recording

to be performed automatically in accordance with the constructed list. In accordance with the recorded IN/OUT points, the external VTR is automatically rewound to the designated IN point, and recording begins automatically. When a designated OUT point is detected, the unit automatically enters the REC pause/stop mode. By using the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [Chapter Point] command to record chapter point settings in an edit list, not only REC pause positions, but chapter marks can also be inserted at optional points.

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point]

= [Record As]

7 Edit List (EDL) Recording

The Edit List (EDL) function allows automated recording of consecutive multiple IN/OUT points by setting the points on an Edit List (EDL). This recorder allows formation of an Edit List by using the contents set with the Function Menu’s APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] command. By pressing the Add to EDL button, the IN/OUT points set are added to the edit list.

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [Chapter Point]

The session from recording start to recording stop is considered an independent title (clip). During recording

playback video/audio signals are output but when recording ends, the screen reverts to the Function menu. The final In/Out point must be recorded as "Title(STOP)" (see Pg 38).

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point]

Adding to EDL

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Settings for Automatic Recording

When using an external VTR with automatic recording, the Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Operation] = [Control Settings] command allows independent settings to be made for the command line and time-code acquisition for controlling the external VTR. To perform automatic recording, set the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Control Settings] = [Control] command to “Local”. The SET UP section = [Operation] = [Control Settings] = [Port] command allows setting of the command line to “RS-422A” (or “IEEE1394”). Use the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Control Settings] = [Time Code] command to set the time code line to either “RS-422A” or “LTC ” (or

“IEEE1394”). When “DV” is selected as input, the “IEEE1394” interface is added to the possible

selections.

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL Command]

= [Command]

Use the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL] command to perform editing of recording items on the edit list (deleting, changing order of steps).

SET UP section = [Operation] = [Control Settings]

Note:

The external VTR units compliant with the IEEE1394 standards supported by this unit are expected to be professional VTR components. Ordinary home-use VTRs which do not support IEEE1394 search commands cannot be used for automatic recording.

Editing the Edit List

The contents that can be recorded on the edit list with this recorder are as follows: The contents set with the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] and [Chapter Point] commands are added to the edit list by pressing the Add to EDL button. Also, the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL Command] command can be used to add disc finalize and initialize commands and wait functions to the edit list as well. The wait function can be used to place EDL recording in REC pause mode when necessary, for example, to change the recording source’s VTR tape during EDL recording.

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APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL]

In particular, the contents set with the APP section

= [Auto Capture] = [Chapter Point] command must be recorded as the next step after setting and recording the IN/OUT points where you wish to insert chapter marks. If chapter points are set and recorded after earlier setting and recording multiple IN/OUT points, the chapter points will be added as an additional record at the end of the edit list, and thus must be changed to their proper order.

Note:

When recording the edit list, the final IN/OUT point setting must be as follows: APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] = [Record As] command must be set to “Title(Stop)”.

Recording

Recording to DVD Discs

An unused DVD-R disc or DVD-RW disc can be used. When using a DVD-RW disc that has been previously used, it is necessary to initialize the disc again, using the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Initialize] command. You can choose either Quick Format or Full Blank (all previously recorded material is erased). Note that Full Blank format requires from 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL] items editing

(example 1)

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL] items editing

(example 2)

After constructing an edit list, it can be saved it by using the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL Load/Save/Del] = [Save] command. Also, a saved list can be selected and loaded by using the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL Load/Save/Del] = [Load] command. To delete a selected list, use the [EDL Load/Save/Del] = [Delete] command.

EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Initialize] = [Initialize]

Initialize confirmation dialog

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL Load/Save/Del]

Note:

Edit lists can be composed outside of the recorder and imported (see page 63 “Inporting Image Data,

Edit Lists”).

Initialize progress bar (appears during initialization)

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Following recording, DVD discs must be closed to further recording by using the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Finalize] command. Discs which have been recorded but not finalized cannot be removed. During recording, if an attempt is made to use the EJECT button to remove an disc that hasn’t been finalized, or to change the drive selection from DVD, a dialog will appear instructing the user to either finalize the disc or cancel. If cancel is selected, the display will return to the Function Menu.

EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Finalize]

Note:

If the command is input to move to the standby condition during recording to a DVD disc, or following recording when finalization is not performed:

1 DVD-R disc: Cannot be recorded further. 2 DVD-RW disc: Caution is required, since the disc

can still be used if initialized. Since projects are preserved on hard disk drive, it is possible to use the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make a disc] command to rerecord the disc.

Recording from HDD to DVD

Following recording of a video program to the hard disk drive, editing of the DVD menu and title can be performed before final recording to DVD disc. To record in this way, use the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make a Disc] command. The destination drive for final recording can be selected by using the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make a Disc] = [Target] command, and specified as either “DVD1”,

“DVD2”, or “DVD1&2”.

Note:

The total post-editing program size must be within the capacity of the DVD disc or recording will not be possible.

Finalize confirmation dialog

Finalize progress bar (appears during finalization)

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EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make a Disc]

Note:

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Playing Discs

When playing discs on this unit, the program on a loaded DVD-Video disc, or the clips recorded as a project on the hard disk drive are played back and the video/audio signals output to all output connectors. However, when playing DVD-Video discs equipped with copy-guard copy protection, playback signals will not be output to the DV connector nor to other digital video output connectors.

Selecting Playback Source

The currently selected playback source (also the recording destination) will be displayed on the front panel’s central indicator (DVD1, DVD2, HDD indicator). The [Drive] command on the Function Menu’s STATUS section also indicates the currently selected recording destination/playback source. Use the front panel’s DRIVE SELECT button, or the [Drive] command on the Function Menu’s STATUS section to select the recording destination.

Playing DVD-Video Discs (including commercially available software titles)

Begin playback of a DVD disc inserted in the currently selected drive by pressing the PLAY button on the front panel or remote control unit. Stop playback by pressing the STOP button on the front panel or remote control unit. If a mouse is installed, play can also be controlled from the playback control bar displayed by simultaneously pressing both buttons of the mouse.

STATUS section = [Drive]

STATUS section = [Drive] (with expansion DVD drive)

Drive indicators

Playback control bar

STOP

REPEAT

RPT A-B

AUDIO SCAN

SUBTITLE PREV

ANGLE

TOP

SETUP

456

010

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PAUSEDISPLAY

STEP

ENTER

CLEAR

PLAY

RETURN

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

FRM/TIME

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Playing Discs

When a DVD disc has been set for fast play, follow the instructions to begin playback automatically upon insertion of the disc. When “DVD1” or “DVD1&2” is designated, “DVD1” is used. To playback discs on drive 2, “DVD2” must be designated as the playback source. During playback, controls on the front panel and remote control unit act to navigate the DVD in accordance with the disc’s commands.

Clip Playback (HDD)

When the “HDD” is designated as the playback source, the PLAY button on the front panel or remote control unit is used to playback designated project clips in the order in which they were recorded. Press the STOP button on the front panel or remote control unit to end playback.

PAUSEDISPLAY

ENTER

CLEAR

STEP

PLAY

RETURN

TITLE/CHP

FRM/TIME

STOP

REPEAT

RPT A-B

AUDIO SCAN

SUBTITLE PREV

ANGLE

TOP

SETUP

456

010

Basic Operations

7 Operations on the Menu Screen

Some DVD-Video discs are equipped with menu (selection screen) functions. To select desired titles and tracks from the menu, use the PRV-LX1’s CURSOR button to select, and the ENTER button to confirm the selection.

7 To return to the menu screen during playback

Press the

Also, if the

within the current title will appear.

7 To advance to the next chapter/title

Press the main unit’s SCAN/SKIP FWD button, or the remote control unit’s

advance immediately to the beginning of the next chapter or title.

7 To go back to previous chapter/title

Press the main unit’s SCAN/SKIP REV button, or the remote control unit’s

the beginning of the currently playing chapter; press additional times to return to the beginning of previous chapters. When multiple titles exist on the disc and this command is executed within the first chapter of title, playback will return to the top chapter of the title immediately preceding the current one.

7 Fast Forward

Hold depressed the main unit’s SCAN/SKIP FWD button, or the remote control unit’s

Release the button when near the desired point. If the remote control unit’s

released once, playback will enter continuous fast forward mode. Press the with to resume normal playback.

7 Fast Reverse

Hold depressed the main unit’s SCAN/SKIP REV button, or the remote control unit’s

Release the button when near the desired point. If the remote control unit’s

released once, playback will enter continuous fast reverse mode. Press the with to resume normal playback.

TOP

button.

button is pressed, the menu screen

button; the playback will

button once to return to

SCAN

button.

SCAN

button is pressed and

PLAY

button at the point you

SCAN

button.

SCAN

button is pressed and

PLAY

button at the point you

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To search for a desired scene (SEARCH function)

[Title Direct Search]

During playback:

1. Press the

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

button.

2. Use the number buttons to enter the number of the desired title. Example: to select title “3”

Press number button

Example: to select title “10”

Press number buttons

3. Press

button.

Search can also be initiated by pressing the

in order.

PLAY

button.

During Stop Mode:

During stop mode, use the number buttons to perform title search.

Example: to select title “3”

Press number button

Example: to select title “10”

Press number buttons

in order.

[Chapter Search]

TITLE/CHP

1. Press

FRM/TIME

button twice.

2. Use the number buttons to enter the chapter number. Example: to select title “3”

Press number button

Example: to select title “10”

Press number buttons

3. Press

button.

Search can also be initiated by pressing the

in order.

PLAY

button.

Note:

The search function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

[Chapter Direct Search]

During playback, use the number buttons to perform chapter search.

Example: to select title “3”

Press number button

Example: to select title “10”

Press number buttons

in order.

Note:

The search function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

Playing Discs

[Time Search]

1. During playback, press the

Alternately, press the

2. Use the number buttons to enter the desired time number. Example: to designate the frame at 21 min 43 sec 17

Press number buttons:

in order.

3. Press the

The selection can be made also by pressing the

PLAY

button.

Note 1:

The search function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

Note 2:

When performing time search on DVD-video discs, actual playback may begin at a point somewhat separated from the designated time number.

Note 3:

Time search cannot be performed from the stop mode.

Note 4:

Depending on the structure of the DVD-Video used, some errors may occurs when time search is performed for time numbers located in a range extending from several frames before to several frames after the divisions between titles and chapters.

7 Frame Advance/Still Picture [View a stopped (still) image] Press the main unit’s PAUSE/STEP FWD button, or the remote control unit’s

Note:

The still picture function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

[Frame Advance Playback]

Press the

Each time the

advance by one frame. Each time the

STEP

button.

STEP

button is pressed, playback will

STEP

button is pressed, playback will

reverse by one frame.

Note 1:

The frame advance function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

Note 2:

Frame reverse play cannot be used during DVDVideo playback or DVD disc emulation.

FRM/TIME

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

button.

button three times.

STEP

button.

PAUSE

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PLAY

PAUSEDISPLAY

REPEAT

AUDIO SCAN

STEP

RPT A-B

ANGLE

SUBTITLE PREV

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

CLEAR

456

010

TITLE/CHP

FRM/TIME

TOP

FRM/TIME

STOP

Playing Discs

7 Slow playback During normal playback, hold the

STEP

button

depressed.

During slow playback, the playback speed can be adjusted by pressing the

SLOWER FASTER

STEP

and

STEP

buttons.

STEP

STEP3 - STEP1 - 1/16 - 1/8 - 1/4 - 1/2 - 1/1

Note 1:

No sound is produced during slow playback.

Note 2:

The slow playback function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

Note 3:

If a still image playback appears shaky, use the Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Playback] = [Video] = [Still Mode] command to switch to “Field”.

Note 4:

The slow reverse play and 1/1 forward slow play function cannot be used during DVD-Video playback or DVD disc emulation.

7 Repeat Play During playback of the chapter/title you wish to repeat, press the

REPEAT

button.

Each time the button is pressed, the unit will alternate between chapter repeat, title repeat, and repeat OFF.

Note 1:

The repeat playback function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

[Repeat Playback of a Designated Scene] At the beginning and end points of the scene you wish to repeat, press the

RPT A-B

button.

Note 2:

Repeat playback cannot span the borders between titles.

Such discs are marked by the angle mark ( jacket.

7 To Change the Subtitle Setting During

Playback

During playback of a DVD-Video disc, press the

SUBTITLE

button.

Each time the button is pressed, the subtitle display setting alternates between those available. If multiple language subtitles are recorded on the disc, the subtitle can be selected from among those recorded. Some DVD-Video discs also allow subtitle selection from the disc’s onscreen menu. In this case, display the menu by pressing the

the desired subtitle setting directly from the menu. When playing a DVD-Video disc, the subtitle setting selected here is temporary. When playback is stopped, the subtitle setting reverts to the default selected using the SET UP section [Language]

[Subtitle] command.

7 To Change Audio During Playback During playback of a DVD-Video disc, press the

AUDIO

button.

Each time the button is pressed, the audio alternates between those available. If multiple language soundtracks have been recorded on the disc, the language can be selected from among those recorded. Some DVD-Video discs also allow language selection from the disc’s onscreen menu. In this case, display the menu by pressing the

button and select the desired language setting directly from the menu. When playing a DVD-Video disc, the language setting selected here is temporary. When playback is stopped, the language setting reverts to the default selected using the SET UP section [Language] = [Audio] command.

Note 3:

The repeat playback function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

[To Return to a Specific Scene]

1. At the point you will wish to return to, press

RPT A-B

the

2. Later during playback, when you wish to return to the designated point, press the

To stop repeat playback, press the

Note:

The repeat playback function cannot be used on discs

button.

CLEAR

button.

PLAY

button.

displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message.

7 To change the image angle During playback of a DVD-Video disc, press the

ANGLE

button.

Each time the button is pressed, the image alternates between the available angles. With DVD-Video discs containing multiple recorded angles of view, the angle can be switched as desired during playback.

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) on the

button and select

[Playback]

[Playback] =

Playing Discs

Playback Monitoring during Recording

If time shift playback is enabled on the Function Menu (SET UP section = [Operation] = [HDD Recording] = [Time Shift PLAY]), the PLAY button

responds when recording is being made to the hard disk drive. Pressing the PLAY button allows the user to monitor images recorded immediately before.

SET UP section = [Operation] = [HDD Recording]

Playback may be started within the range 60-320 seconds after beginning recording operations are enabled during playback of the previously recorded images. The playback start position is the same as the recording start position, and the range of possible playback is within 60-320 seconds prior to the current recording point. During playback monitoring, the REC and PLAY buttons light, and during pause mode, the PAUSE button also lights. If the STOP button is pressed during playback, playback monitoring stops and the screen display returns to show the point currently being recorded. Press the STOP button again to end the recording as well.

= [Time Shift Play]

(Note 1)

. Basic

Note 1:

During time shift playback, the PLAY button enable start time will differ depending on the video rate and the audio encoding format, as shown in the following table.

Video RATE

level

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Dolby Digital

Time shift (min:sec)

5:20 5:00 4:48 4:48 4:48 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 3:20 3:12 3:00 3:00 2:40 2:30 2:24 2:24 2:08 2:08 2:00 1:40 1:36 1:30 1:30 1:20 1:20 1:12 1:12 1:04 1:00 1:00 1:00

L-PCM

Time shift (min:sec)

2:40 2:40 2:40 2:40 2:30 2:30 2:24 2:08 2:08 2:08 2:00 2:00 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:40 1:36 1:30 1:20 1:20 1:12 1:12 1:04 1:04 1:04 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00

Note 2:

The interval required from the time the PLAY button is pressed until playback actually begins is about 10 seconds.

Note 3:

The minimum time shift playback difference is the time shown on the playback start time table plus about ten seconds.

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Playing Discs

Other Playback Settings

The Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Playback] commands can be used to input default setups for playback on the PRV-LX1. These setup values cannot be changed during playback.

7 Video Aspect Ratio [Video] = [Aspect]

4:3 (LB) / 4:3 (PS) / 16:9

Choose the aspect ratio setting in accordance with your television monitor. This setting is unnecessary when the unit is connected to a wide monitor. Most DVD-Video prerecorded movies are designed for wide televisions, and recorded with screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Accordingly, when DVD-Video discs are viewed on ordinary conventionally sized television monitors, the image will appear vertically elongated in a ratio of 4:3. If this ratio is not desired, use the aspect ratio command to set the ratio to a more pleasing value.

7 Still Video Mode [Video] = [Still Mode]

Auto / Frame / Field

Use this command to eliminate image shake and produce clearer still images when viewing still images of DVD-Video when progressive scan is turn OFF.

Auto:

Switches automatically between Field and Frame

Frame:

The normal mode. Some shakiness may be evident when viewing images from scenes with movement.

Field:

Eliminates shakiness from still images.

Dolby Digital OUT

Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital = PCM Dolby Digital:

Select when connecting an amplifier or decoder supporting Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital = PCM: Dolby Digital signals are converted to linear PCM before being output. Select this setting when connecting an amplifier that does not support Dolby Digital.

DTS OUT

ON/OFF ON:

Select when connecting an amplifier or decoder that supports DTS.

OFF:

Select when connecting an amplifier or decoder that does not support DTS.

96 kHz PCM OUT 96kHz / Convert to 48 kHz

96 kHz:

Select when connecting an amplifier or DAC that supports 96 kHz.

Convert to 48 kHz:

96 kHz signals are down-sampled to 48 kHz and output. Select this setting when connecting an amplifier that does not support 96 kHz.

MPEG OUT

MPEG / PCM MPEG:

Select when connecting an amplifier or decoder that supports MPEG.

PCM:

MPEG signals are converted to linear PCM for output. Select this setting when connecting an amplifier that does not support MPEG.

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Video]

7 Audio Output Mode [Audio]

Use to select the type of digital signal supported by the amplifier connected to the unit. Be sure to set this correctly since incorrect settings may cause the generation of noise. Consult the Operating Instructions for your amplifier when making this setting.

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SET UP section = [Playback] = [Audio]

Playing Discs

7 Audio Language Setting [Language] = [Audio]

English / Japanese / Other

Use to set the audio language to English,

(Note)

Japanese, or Other

7 Sub-Title Selection [Language] = [Subtitle]

English / Japanese / Other

Use to set sub-titles to English, Japanese, or

(Note)

Other

7 DVD Menu Language Selection

[Language] =[DVD Menu] English / Japanese / Other

Use to set the DVD-Video menu language to

(Note)

English, Japanese, or Other

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Language]

Note:

When [Other] is selected as the language, input the code number from the “Language Code List” on page 82.

7 Parental Management Level

[Other] = [Parental Level] 1-8

Some prerecorded DVD-Videos with violence or sexual contents are encoded with parental management levels (low-high). Such discs are so indicated on their jackets or labels. By setting the management level on the PRV-LX1 to a value lower than the disc’s level, the viewing of such discs can be restricted.

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Others]

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Language]

= Inputting Language Code

(Note)

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Playing Discs

Settings that can be made with the Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings] command include:

External Sync: Enabled/Disabled OSD: Enabled/Disabled Composite OUT: Background Color: Black/Blue DV OUT: Enabled

∞ For more information regarding settings for

composite output, see page 31, “Composite/ RCA Output”.

∞ For more information about TV monitor image

selection in the idling condition, see page 31,

“Background Color”.

SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings]

Source Monitor/Decorder Out

(Note)

/Disabled

Note 1:

Note that no DV output is possible during recording or preview, even if the [DV OUT] command is set to

“Enabled”. Note 2:

During playback, recording, or previewing of DVD discs encoded with copy protection, no output is produced at the DV Out connector, even if DV output is set to “Enabled.”

External Sync Function

The PRV-LX1 can use an externally input sync signal (black burst) in order to synchronize the output video signal to an external signal (during DVD disc playback). This function allows switching of the video without the need for connecting a time base corrector (TBC) component, thus allowing video switching without distortion (V roll) of the television monitor’s image.

When synchronizing two or more recorders

¶ When inputting sync signal from one sync

generator to two or more recorders:

¶ Be sure to set the final recorder’s termination

switch to ON, and the other recorders’ termination switches to OFF.

¶ When applying sync to a single recorder, set the

termination switch to ON.

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Caution:

¶ The external sync function is applicable only to DVD disc playback. ¶ The black burst sub-carrier component is not locked. ¶ During the approximate 5 seconds until the external sync signal is locked, the

image at each video output connector will be distorted.

¶ Input the external sync signal before beginning DVD playback. The signal will

not operate if input after playback has begun.

Black burst

signal input

...

First unit Final UnitSecond Unit

Connection cables indicated with (★) must be purchased separately.

Playing Discs

Other Functions

The Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings] = [Test Signal] command can be used to output a test pattern signal. To turn off the test pattern, press the STOP button or the FUNCTION button, or if a mouse is connected, click both right and left buttons simultaneously.

SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings]

= [Test Signal]

Regarding Progressive Scan Output

This unit allows the output of progressive scan video signals from the component output connector. To turn progressive scan output ON/OFF, press the controls on the front panel:

Press these buttons simultaneously.

Note 1:

Switching is not possible during disc playback.

Note 2:

Be sure the unit is connected to a television monitor supporting progressive-scan. Proper image reproduction will not be produced with other monitors.

Note 3:

When progressive output is ON, image signals will not be produced from output connectors other than the component output connector.

Note 4:

Some progressive scan monitors currently available do not possess complete compatibility with the PRVLX1, with the result that some image distortion may occur. If such distortion is observed during progressive scan playback, set the PRV-LX1’s output to interlaced.

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DVD Menu Editing

This recorder is equipped with a number of built-in menu templates which can be selected with the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] command, and associated with a recorded image for convenient production of DVD-Video discs.

In addition to being used with respect to recording projects currently selected, DVD menu editing can also be performed for the default DVD menu. Use the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Target] = [Menu Edit To] command to select which menu the DVD menu editing will be performed. The default DVD menu is always used for new projects.

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Target]

= [Menu Edit To]

DVD Menu Type Selection

Use the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Type/Font] = [Menu Type]

command to select whether to make the DVD menu a title menu, chapter menu, or to add no menu.

Font Selection

The Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Type/Font] = [Font] command is used to

designate the font to be used within the DVD menu. The choices available include “Helvetica”, “Times” and “

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Type/Font]

Note:

Also, when the SET UP section = [Operation] = [GUI Control] = [Language] command is set to “Japanese”, Japanese input is enabled.

The font used for Japanese display is Mincho-tai

). Characters input when the Japanese input

( is set to OFF will appear in the font selected with the font setting.

”.

= [Font]

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Type/Font]

= [Menu Type]

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SETUP section = [Operation] = [GUI Control]

= [Language]

DVD Menu Editing

DVD Menu Selection

When editing a menu, first use the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design] =

[Design Select] command to choose a basic button layout pattern from the DVD menu templates displayed on the screen. Use the 5/∞ buttons to select the layout pattern type, the 3 button to change the number of buttons, and the ENTER button or the 2 button to confirm the selection. The number and type of buttons which can be placed on a single page may vary, depending on the layout patterns available. Also, the following information is displayed in the window at the bottom of the screen: DVD Menu’s disc name status OFF and maximum characters; thumbnails status; and button text status and maximum characters.

Thumbnail Selection

When the thumbnail type item is selected, the initial image of the title (Clip) corresponding to each button is automatically extracted (first frame of video for each

button), but when the recording has already been made, the Function Menu's EDIT section [

[Menu Design]>[Thumbnail] command can be used to extract the actual recorded image.

When “Go To Video” is selected, the thumbnail extraction screen appears and the clips are played back in the order in which they were recorded. While watching the clip/chapter numbers displayed at the top of the screen, use the mouse to click on the onscreen control bar’s SELECT button or press the ENTER button at the place you wish to use as a thumbnail. To assign the selected image as a thumbnail to a button,

press SELECT then skip forward to the next image and press SELECT again. After all images are selected, press SAVE. If the CANCEL button is pressed, the image

deselects and the screen returns to the Function Menu.

DVD Menu]>===

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design]

= [Design Select]

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design]

= [Thumbnail]

Thumbnail extraction screen

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DVD Menu Editing

Button Text

When button text is selected, use the EDIT section

= [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design] = [Button Text] command to select the format from the following choices:

Title (chapter): Number/Name Title (chapter): Number Title (chapter): Name

When name is selected, the name of the clip allocated to each title will be applied. The name can be changed during title editing (see page 56, “Title

Editing / Chapter Editing”).

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design]

= [Button Text]

Setting Navigation Commands

The Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd] = [First Play PGC] setting can

be used to set the DVD-Video disc’s first play option to disabled, first title, or select from menu.

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd]

= [First Play PGC]

Also, the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd] = [Title Post Cmd] command can be used to control the action taken upon completion of each title’s playback, including stop, return to menu, or play next title.

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EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd]

= [Title Post Cmd]

If NEXT TITLE is selected as a post command, once

the last title is played back, the disc performs a REPEAT of all recorded titles on the disc.

Customizing the DVD Menu

Using the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] command, it is

possible to change the background image and highlight colors of the DVD menu currently being edited. With this unit, a number of background images are used, and when the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Background] command is used to select “HDD Library”, the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Image] command can be used to select a background image (this operation is performed in the same way as for button layout pattern).

DVD Menu Editing

Using EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu

Modification] = [Background]

to select Title Picture

Using EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Background]

to select HDD Library

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification]

= [Image]

Likewise, when the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Background] command is used to select “Title Picture”, the first image of the first title (Cip) is automatically extracted. When a previously recorded image is used, however, the

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Image] command can be used to

extract a background image from the actual recording (the procedure is the same as that for extracting thumbnail images). The button layouts remains the same even when the background image is changed.

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification]

= [Image]

Background image extraction screen

Customized button layouts and menu backgrounds

captured to the recorder's hard disk drive via Ethernet

or CD/DVD media appears within the layout and back-

ground windows of the DVD Menu section.

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DVD Menu Editing

The EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Disc Name] command can be

used to insert a name (up to 32 characters long) into the DVD menu. The actual number of characters that can be embedded in the menu will differ depending on the menu design. Further, depending on design, excessive characters may drop out when too many are embedded. Be sure to use the preview function to confirm the menu appearance.

Note:

To input characters, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack.

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification]

= [Disc Name]

The EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Active Color] command allows

you to change the display color that appears when each button is finalized.

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification]

= [Active Color]

Choosing "Auto" sets the Active color to white.

The EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Select Color] command allows

you to change the display color that appears when each button is selected.

EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification]

= [Select Color]

Choosing "Auto" sets the Select color to white.

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DVD Menu Preview

With the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] command displayed, press the Preview

button to display the DVD menu currently being edited. If no recorded image exists corresponding to a button on the DVD menu, no thumbnail will be extracted for that button, and it will instead appear with the default background image. During preview display of the DVD menu, the CURSOR buttons can be used to move the button highlights. Highlights can also be moved by using the mouse cursor. If multiple menu levels exist, use the mouse to click on the Next/Preview button, or else use the SKIP FWD/REV button to switch between the various menus. If a mouse is connected, clicking the right/left buttons simultaneously enables the displayed control bar. Press the FUNCTION button to end the preview and return to the Function

Menu.

DVD Menu Editing

Executing Preview command on

EDIT section = [DVD Menu]

Progress bar during preview display

DVD menu preview image

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Title Editing / Chapter Editing

When recording to hard disk drive, the names given to the multiple recorded image data (clips) can be changed. Other editing processes supported include trimming, chapter editing, and title order editing. DVD disc emulation can also be performed in order to confirm editing results. The name, size and time of a clip selected with the

Function Menu’s EDIT section = [Title] = [Target Clip] = [Edit to (HDD)] command can be confirmed by using the EDIT section = [Title] = [Info/ Rename] command. In addition to changing the

name of a clip, the Delete button can also be used to eliminate the clip if desired. The clip name input here is reflected in the various button text when the DVD menu type is made the title menu. The actual number of characters that can be embedded in the menu will differ depending on the menu design. Further, depending on design, excessive characters may drop out when too many are embedded. Be sure to use the preview function to confirm the menu appearance.

Note:

To change clip names, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack.

EDIT section = [Title] = [Target Clip]

= [Edit to (HDD)]

Changing the selected clip’s name on EDIT section =

Editing Chapter Names

Individual names can be assigned to chapters existing within the clips selected with the EDIT section = [Title] = [Target Clip] = [Edit to (HDD)] command. When the EDIT section = [Title] = [Chapter] command is used to move to the chapter whose name you wish to change, character input is enabled. The chapter names input here are reflected in the various button text when the DVD menu type is made the chapter menu. By default, no name is set. Also, when no name is set, standard designations such as “chapter 1” are automatically reflected in the button text. The actual number of characters that can be embedded in the menu will differ depending on the menu design. Further, depending on design, excessive characters may drop out when too many are embedded. Be sure to use the preview function to confirm the menu appearance.

Note:

To change chapter names, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack.

[Title] = [Info/Rename] = [Name]

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EDIT section = [Title] = [Info/Rename]

EDIT section = [Title] = [Chapter]

Title Editing / Chapter Editing

Title Trimming

When you wish to cut out the first or last part of a clip, or to extract the middle part of a clip, use the

Function Menu’s EDIT section = [Title] = [Target Clip] command to select the clip you wish to edit,

then use the EDIT section’s [Title] = [Editing] = [Trimming Clip] command to select “Go To Video”.

EDIT section = [Title] = [Editing] = [Trimming Clip]

The control bar displayed in conjunction with the clip’s playback can be used to designate IN/OUT points for parts to be deleted. During playback, when the control bar’s IN button is pressed, that part of the clip preceding that point will be memorized as a cut point. Similarly, pressing the OUT button will result the memorization of that portion of the video image following that point as a cut point. Attempts to input reversed IN/OUT points will be ignored. Pressing the SAVE button will initiate trimming edit, and when completed, the screen will return to the Function Menu. Pressing the CANCEL button will cause the screen to return to the Function Menu without completing the edit.

Trimming Start

Play Title / Chapter

Trimming End Point

OSD during Trimming

Trimming edit screen

Play Time

Total Title Time

Note 1:

With trimming edit, since direct editing is performed on the clip selected, the original clip cannot be restored. If the original clip is to be required later, begin a new project on the hard disk drive, and copy the clip or entire project to the newly initiated project (see page 60 “Project Editing”).

Note 2:

The clip size following trimming must be less than

4.7 GB.

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Title Editing / Chapter Editing

Chapter Editing

Select a clip edited with the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [Title] = [Target Clip] command; by selecting “Go To Video” on the the EDIT section = [Title] = [Editing] = [Chapter Points] command, the selected clip’s chapter mark position can be changed.

EDIT section = [Title] = [Editing] = [Chapter Points]

For this edit, use the MARK and DEL buttons on the control bar displayed in conjunction with the clip’s playback. While playing back the clip, press the MARK button to insert a chapter mark at that point. When the DEL button is pressed, the chapter including the point at which the button was pressed is joined to the the previous chapter (in other words, the nearest chapter mark prior to that point is deleted). When the SAVE button is pressed, the chapter mark edit is effected, and when it is completed the screen returns to the Function Menu. Pressing the CANCEL button will cause the screen to return to the Function Menu without completing the edit.

Total chapters

Play Title / Chapter

Chapter Edit Point

OSD during Chapter Edit

Play Time

Total Title Time

Chapter mark insert

Erasing chapter marks

Note:

Chapter marks can be inserted only at the beginning of a group of pictures (GOP); as a result, actual chapter mark positions will be at the beginning of the GOP immediately following the marked time code.

Title Order Edit

In the DVD-Video format, the number of possible titles per disc is limited to 99. The projects created on this recorder, however, are capable of managing more than that number of clips. Fundamentally, the title numbers from 1 to 99 correspond to the clips in the order in which they are recorded, but beyond 99, the clips are not allocated to titles. Using the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [Title] = [Title Selection] command, before final recording on the DVD disc, the clips can be allocated to a title in an order differing from that in which they were recorded.

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EDIT section = [Title] = [Title Selection]

DVD Disc Emulation

The DVD disc emulation allows you to confirm the results of editing before recording those results to the final DVD disc. When the Disc Emulation button on the EDIT section = [Title] command is pressed, DVD menu editing, title editing and other editing results can be played back in the same form as they would be recorded on DVD disc. Following playback, the screen returns to the Function Menu. When the FUNCTION button is pressed, the display returns to the Function Menu.

Title Editing / Chapter Editing

Recording to DVD Disc

Projects edited on hard disk drive can be recorded to DVD-Video disc by using the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make a Disc] command. By using the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make a Disc] = [Target] command, the destination drive used for the recording is designated as “DVD1”. If an additional expansion drive has been added, “DVD2” or “DVD1&2” can also be selected. Discs cannot be removed until the [Make a Disc] processing has been completed. The volume label given to the DVD disc will be the same as the project name.

EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make a Disc]

Executing the Disc Emulation command on EDIT

section = [Title]

Executing the Make a Disc command on EDIT section

= [DVD Disc]

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Project Editing

This recorder manages recorded image data (clips) by the unit of “project.” A single project can preserve multiple clips, and so long as the project is not changed, the numerous clips are preserved as a continuous series within the project. The Function Menu’s EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/Name] command can be used to confirm the number of clips, the project size, and the number of titles within the currently selected project. Further, when a keyboard is connected, the EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/Name] = [Name] command can be used to change the name of the currently selected project.

EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/Name]

The Protect command allows locking of the clips within a project to prevent deletion.

Setting project clips protection on EDIT section

= [Project] = [Record/Name] = [Protect]

Recorded data is also managed as a project when recording directly to DVD disc, but editing is not possible in this case. By using the EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/

Name] = [Record To] command to select “DVD & HDD”, the recorded images will be preserved on the

hard disk drive even after finalizing and removal of the DVD, thus allowing later editing if desired.

Changing project name on EDIT section

= [Project] = [Record/Name]

Note 1:

To change project names, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack.

Note 2 :

Japanese characters cannot be used in project names.

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EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/Name]

= [Record to]

Project Editing

Copying a Project

Using the EDIT section = [Project] = [Copy Project] command, the currently selected project can be copied to a new project. Use the [Copy Project] = [Copy To] command to enter the name

of the new project.

Note 1:

To input project names, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack.

Note 2:

Japanese characters cannot be used in project names.

EDIT section = [Project] = [Copy Project]

= [Copy To]

Deleting a Project

Projects are not automatically deleted, but preserved within the hard disk drive. When the available space on the HDD becomes low, use the EDIT section = [Project] = [Delete] command to select and delete unneeded projects in order to open up space on the drive.

EDIT section = [Project] = [Delete]

Copying Clips between Projects

Using the EDIT section = [Project] = [Copy Clip] command, clips in other projects can be copied to the currently selected project.

Executing Copy command on EDIT section

= [Project] = [Copy Clip]

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Disc Duplication

This command allows you to copy the source designated with the Function Menu’s APP section = [Copy/Import] = [Copy] = [Source] command to the destination designated with the [Copy] = [Target] command. Copying cannot be performed when the source is a copy projected disc.

Note 1:

Only one image file can be constructed on the hard disk drive. If a disc differing from the original copy source disc is newly copied to the hard disk drive, the previous image file will be erased.

Note 2:

Image files with volume exceeding 4.7 GB cannot be copied to disc.

Note 3:

The time required for disc copying will differ depending on the disc’s record and read performance.

Note 4:

Discs with copy-prohibited contents cannot be copied. When this unit is used to record copyrighted material, the permission of each copyright holder and neighboring rights holder must be obtained. Failure to obtain the permission of each rights holder can be punished by law. Pioneer disclaims any and all responsibility for any trouble arising between the user of this device and any such rights holders as the result of recording of copyrighted materials.

When two DVD-R/RW drives are installed, the following combinations are also available:

DVD2 (drive2) = HDD HDD = DVD2 (drive2)

DVD1 (drive1) = DVD2 (drive2) DVD2 (drive2) = DVD1 (drive1)

HDD = DVD1&2 (drive1&2)

APP section = [Copy/Import] = [Copy]

(Copying from DVD1 to DVD2)

When only one DVD-R/RW drive is installed, the possible source and target combinations are as follows:

DVD1 (drive1) = HDD HDD = DVD1 (drive1)

Executing Copy command on APP section

= [Copy/Import] = [Copy] menu

(Copying from DVD1 to HDD)

Using APP section = [Copy/Import] = [Copy]

= [Source] to select HDD

Using APP section = [Copy/Import] = [Copy]

= [Target] to select DVD1&2

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Importing Image Data, Edit Lists

This function allows the importing of image data from CD/DVD discs or a web browser with FTP connection from a computer linked to an online network. These images can be then stored in the recorder’s template library for use as DVD menu layout graphics and DVD menu backgrounds. Edit list (EDL) files can be similarly imported.

When using FTP to download images from the Internet, go to the SET UP section = [System] = [Network] command and confirm that network is set to “ON”. Also, The displayed IP address will be the connection destination. The user name and password necessary for FTP connection is as follows:

User Name: PRVUser

Password: prv-lx1 Following establishment of FTP connection, store files relating to the DVD menu in the menu folder; files regarding edit lists should be stored in the edl folder. Files obtained via FTP from the network are temporarily stored in the hard disk drive’s Import Directory; then, the “Import Directory” is designated using the Function Menu’s APP section [Copy/Import] = [Menu Import] = [Source] command; the files to be added to the template library are selected, and the Add to Library button is pressed to begin importing. The same procedure is used for importing Edit List files. When “DVD1” or “DVD2” is designated as the source, import is begun from the disc loaded in the respective drive when the Add to Library button is pressed.

APP section = [Copy/Import] = [Menu Import]

Using APP section

= [Source]

[Source File]

[Copy/Import]

to select import file

[Menu Import]

Using APP section

[Type] to select background image

[Copy/Import]

[Menu Import]

Using APP section

= [Type] to select layout image

[Copy/Import] = [Menu Import]

To establish an FTP connection, with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, enter the following text in the address bar:

ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Note: Where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the recorder's IP address.

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Importing Image Data, Edit Lists

DVD menu layout image files are added to the DVD menu template selected with the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design] = [Design Select] command. DVD menu background image files are added to the background library selected with the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Background] = [HDD Libraly] command. Edit list files are stored in the EDL library selected with the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL

Load/Save/Del] = [Load] command.

APP section

APP section = [Copy/Import] = [EDL Import] = [Source]

[Copy/Import]

[Source File]

[Menu Import]

APP section = [Copy/Import] = [EDL Import]

= [Source File]

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Importing Image Data, Edit Lists

DVD Menu Layout Image File Format

DVD menu layout image files are composed of a combination of text files providing detailed information about the various DVD menu settings, together with multiple image files. Plans are currently underway to make available a plugin that will allow the output of computer image editing software to be converted to an importable form.

DVD Menu Background Image File Format

Support is currently available only for Windows Bitmap (.bmp) format and JPEG (.jpg) format files.

Edit List File Format

Edit list files are text files with the “.edl” filename extension. Composition is as follows:

Header: PIONEER-DVDRec-EDL 001 Entry: Number Operation Type Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3

The number of parameters differs depending on the type of operation involved. Numbers are consecutive numerals beginning from 001.

■ IN/OUT Point Setting Entry

Number Operation Type Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3

NNN REC IN Point OUT Point Post-REC action

The IN/OUT point is set using time code format as follows: HH:MM:SS:FF Post-REC action will indicate either STOP or PAUSE. The final IN/OUT point setting entry in an edit list must always designate the post-REC action as STOP.

■ Chapter Point Setting Entry

Number Operation Type Parameter 1

NNN CHP CHAPTER POINT

The chapter point is designated using time code as HH:MM:SS:FF. The chapter point description must come immediately below the IN/OUT point setting to which it is applied. Also, the Number value is given as that given to the IN/OUT point setting entry.

Note:

When importing a background image file, the recorder resizes the image's height and width to meet the menu requirements. Please Preview the menu before writing to a DVD disc.

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Importing Image Data, Edit Lists

■ DVD-RW disc initialization Number Operation Type

NNN INI

Initialization can be applied only at the head of an edit list entry.

■ Finalize Number Operation Type

NNN FNL

Finalizing can be applied only as the final entry of an edit list.

■ Wait Number Operation Type

NNN WAI

The wait command can be used within a list, to designate points necessary to change a VTR tape, etc.

Edit List Example

Pioneer-DVDRec-EDL 001 Function

001 INI ........ Initialize DVD-RW disc

002 REC 01:00:05:00 01:10:12:00 PAUSE ........ Record Title 1

002 CHP 01:03:25:00 ........ Title 1 Chapter 2 setting

002 CHP 01:06:30:00 ........ Title 1 Chapter 3 setting

003 REC 01:13:45:00 01:20:30:00 STOP ........ Record as continuation of Title 1

003 CHP 01:17:30:00 ........ Title 1 Chapter 4 setting

004 WAI ........ Wait

005 REC 01:25:00:00 01:26:00:00 STOP ........ Record Title 2

006 FNL ........ Finalize

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Function Menu Table

EDIT DVD Menu

Project

Target

Menu Type/Font

Menu Design

Menu Modification

Navigation Cmd

Record/Name

Menu Edit to

Menu Type

Font

Design Select

Thumbnail

Button Text

Background

Image

Disc Name

Select Color

Active Color

First Play PGC

Title Post Cmd

Name

Protect

Record to

Num of Clips

Num of Titles

Last Modified Date

Total Capacity

Selected Project at top menu

Default Menu

Title Menu

Chapter Menu

No Menu

Helvetica

Times

Courier

Select Button Layout

Go To Video

Number / Name

Number

Name

Default

HDD Library

Title Picture

Default

Select Picture

Go To Video

(Text Edit)

Default

11 colors List

Default

11 colors List

Disabled

Title

Stop

Return to Menu

Next Title

Selected project at top menu

Disabled

Enabled

DVD Only

DVD&HDD

2002.05.23 00:00:00

1234MB

Select object for DVD menu editing.

Select DVD menu type.

Select character font for DVD menu.

Select button layout.

Set thumbnail for posting to button.

Select character format for button text.

Select original image for background image change.

Select background image.

Input characters for input to DVD menu.

Set color select.

Set active color.

First play setting.

Select action after title playback.

Display name of currently selected project.

Lock project to protect from further editing.

Select whether to record also to HDD.

Display number of clips in project.

Display number of titles in project.

Indicates date on which project was last modified.

Display total project capacity.

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Function Menu Table

EDIT

APP

Project

Title

DVD Disc

Auto Capture

Copy Project

Copy Clip

Delete

Target Clip

Info/Rename

Chapter

Editing

Title Selection

Finalize

Initialize

Make a Disc

IN/OUT Point

Chapter Point

EDL Command

Copy To

Copy From

Clip

Delete

Edit To (HDD)

Name

Total Time

Capacity

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Trimming Clip

Chapter Points

Clip 1

Clip 2

Clip 3

Clip 4

Clip 5

Finalize

Initialize

Target

Preroll Time

Offsest(Frame)

Record As

IN/OUT Point

Chapter Point

Command

(Text Edit)

Project List

Clip List

Project List except current project

Clip List

xxxxxxxx

xx:xx:xx

xxxxxMB

(Text Edit)

Go To Video

CLEAR/ALL CLEAR/UP/DOWN/ CLIP LIST

Selected Drive

Quick Format

Full Blank

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1&2

1 - 5 - 10 Seconds

0 -- 17 -- 30 Frame

Title(Stop)

Chapter(Pause)

Pause

(Time Code Setting)[Mark]

Finalize

Initialize

Wait

Copy project to new project.

Select project source for copy.

Select clip for copying.

Delete selected project.

Select clip for edit.

Display name of clip (editing also possible).

Display clip time.

Display clip capacity.

Display name of chapter (edting also possible).

Perform clip trimming.

Edit chapter point position.

Display clip allocated to title (change order ok).

DVD finalize.

DVD-RW quick format.

Erase all DVD-RW contents.

Select destination for recording selected project to disc and execute.

Set pre-roll time.

Set frame offset.

Select OUT point operation.

Set IN/OUT point.

Set chapter point.

Designate additional special command to EDL.

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Function Menu Table

APP Auto Capture

Copy/Import

EDL

EDL Load/Save/Del

Copy

Menu Import

EDL Import

IN/OUT Point 1

IN/OUT Point 2

IN/OUT Point 3

IN/OUT Point 4

IN/OUT Point 5

Load

Save

Delete

Source

Target

Type

Source

Source File

Source

Source File

CLEAR/ALL CLEAR/UP/DOWN

EDL List

Current EDL

Save As EDLxx

EDL List

DVD1

DVD2

Image File (HDD)

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1&2

Image File (HDD)

Background

Layout

Import Directory

DVD1

DVD2

xxxx.bmp

xxxx.jpg

Import Directory

DVD1

DVD2

xxxxxxxx

yyyyyyyy

Perform editing of EDL.

Select edit list.

Save EDL or save with new name.

Delete selected edit list.

Select copy source.

Select copy destination.

Select type of background image.

Select type of menu layout image.

Select source for importing of background image/menu layout image.

Select background image/ menu layout image for import.

Select source for edit list import.

Select edit list source file.

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Function Menu Table

SET UP System

System Settings

F-Key Set 1-6

F-Key Set 7-12

Network

Keyboard

Key Repeat Speed

Mouse

Mouse Speed

TimeZone

Date

Time

F-Key Enable

F10

F11

F12

Network

DHCP/Manual

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

US type(101)

Japan type(106j)

Slow

Medium

Fast

Generic

Slow

Medium

Fast

–12 to +13, City Name

xx/xx/2xxx

xx:xx:xx

F-Key Only

Ctrl + F-Key

Shift + F-Key

Not Set IN(DV) Display Port / TC(RS-422A) Function Port / TC(DV) Drive Select TC(LTC) Preview DV Out REC PLAY PAUSE STOP Scan Fwd Scan Rev Skip Fwd Skip Rev Slow Fwd Slow Rev Step Fwd Step Rev Finalize Make a Disc EDL Rec VIN(Composite) VIN(S-Video) VIN(Beta) VIN(SMPTE) AIN(RCA) AIN(XLR)

OFF

DHCP

Manual

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Select keyboard type.

Select key repeat speed.

Select mouse type.

Select mouse cursor movement speed.

Select time zone.

Set date.

Set time.

Select key combinations for function key operation.

Set allocation to function key F1.

Set allocation to function key F2.

Set allocation to function key F3.

Set allocation to function key F4.

Set allocation to function key F5.

Set allocation to function key F6.

Set allocation to function key F7.

Set allocation to function key F8.

Set allocation to function key F9.

Set allocation to function key F10.

Set allocation to function key F11.

Set allocation to function key F12.

Select whether to enable network.

Select IP address setting method.

Select manual IP address.

Select manual sub-net mask.

Select manual gateway address.

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Function Menu Table

SET UP System

Operation

UPS Setting

Information

HDD Tools

Control Settings

Video Settings

Model

Shutdown Delay

System Version

Power-On Time

HDD Access

Drive 1(R/W)

Drive 2(R/W)

Target Drive

Control

Port

Time Code

External Sync

OSD

Composite OUT

Disabled

APC Smart-UPS 500

APC Smart-UPS 700

30 seconds

60 seconds

Application Ver / OS Ver

Total Hours

Read/Write Time

Internal HDD

Local

Remote

RS-422A

IEEE1394

RS-422A

LTC

IEEE1394

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Source Monitor

Decoder Out

Select UPS.

Select time until shutdown via UPS.

Display system version.

Display total power-on time.

Display HDD access time.

Display Drive 1 operating time.

Display Drive 2 operating time.

Format and confirm operation of data area of built-in HDD.

Switch external control.

Select external control port.

Select time code input.

Select external sync signal for playback.

Enable/disable OSD display.

Enable/disable input passthrough for composite/RCA output.

Recording

HDD Recording

GUI Control

Video/Audio

Background Color

DV OUT

Test Signal

Time Shift PLAY

Language

Video Encoding Rate

Video Filter(NR)

Audio Encode

Black

Blue

Enabled

Disabled

Start

Enabled

Disabled

English

Japanese

32 Levels Setting

16 Levels Setting

Dolby Digital

LPCM

Select background image during idling.

Enable/disable DV connector output. When enabled, outputs during playback only.

Output color bar.

Enable/disable playback of previous recorded portion during recording (time-shift recording).

Select language for information display and character input on Function Menu.

Set encoding rate.

Set video filter level.

Select audio encoding format.

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Function Menu Table

SET UP Recording

Playback

Video/Audio

Others

Video

Audio

Language

Others

Audio Level

Aspect

Setup Level

Auto Chapter

REC Button

Aspect

Still Mode

Dolby Digital OUT

DTS OUT

96 kHz PCM OUT

MPEG OUT

Audio

Subtitle

DVD Menu

Parental Level

(L) –48 to +14 setting

(R) –48 to +14 setting

(L/R) –48 to +14 setting

4:3

16:9

0 IRE

7.5 IRE

Manual

3 min

5 min

10 min

REC Start

Standby ->REC

4:3(LB)

4:3(PS)

16:9

Auto

Frame

Field

Dolby Digital

Convert To PCM

OFF

Convert To 48kHz

96kHz

MPEG

Convert To PCM

English

Japanese

Others

English

Japanese

Others

English

Japanese

Others

1 - 8

Set audio level.

Select video aspect ratio.

Select setup level.

Select method for inserting chapter mark in title. When Manual is selected, chapter marks are inserted with ENTER button.

Select REC button function.

Select video aspect ratio during playback.

Select still display mode.

Select whether to convert Dolby Digital to PCM.

Set DTS.

Select whether to convert 96 kHz PCM to 48 kHz.

Select whether to convert MPEG audio to PCM.

Select audio language.

Select subtitle language.

Select DVD menu language.

Set parental level.

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Function Menu Table

STATUS

Drive

Project

V Input

A Input

HDD

DVD1

DVD2

HDD

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1&2

[NEW]h03mmdd_xx

Project List

Composite

S-Video

Component(Beta)

Component(SMPTE)

RCA

XLR

Project : xxx

Remaining : xxx.xx GB

No Disc

DVD-R(r)

DVD-RW(r)

DVD-RW(f) & Volume Name

DVD-RW

DVD & Volume Name

Unknown

No Disc

DVD-R(r)

DVD-RW(r)

DVD-RW(f) & Volume Name

DVD-RW

DVD & Volume Name

Unknown

Display currently selected recording destination/ playback source.

Also change recording destination/playback source.

Display currently selected project. Also change project.

Display currently selected video input. Also change video input.

Display currently selected audio input. Also change audio input.

Display number of projects on hard disc.

Display remaining available space on hard disc.

Display drive disc loading condition.

(r) indicates recordable DVD; (f) indicates DVD has been finalized.

DVD-RW indicates RW disc requiring initialization.

DVD indicates ROM disc or DVD-R has been finalized.

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Message Display

7 Messages displayed in dialogue box during Function Menu operations

Item

Keyboard change

Network

Number input

HDD format

HDD check

Initialize

Finalize

Copy

Menu Preview

The setting will be effective, after next power on.

Network Error, Check Connection.

Input Parameter Error.

Delete All User Data?

Start File System Check? OK or Cancel.

This is not a DVD-RW disc.

No disc in drive.

This disc has been finalized. Reinitialize to record.

Disc initialize failed.

Must finalize disc.

Cannot be finalized.

No disc in drive.

The size of menu is too large.

Disc finalize failed.

Source is not ready or illegal disc.

No disc in drive.

Target is not ready or illegal disc.

The disc need to be initialize.

The disc contains data.

Copy disc failed.

Not enougth space to copy.

This will overwrite any existing copied image.

More than 99 titles is not allowed.

Message

Comment

The changed keyboard setting will become effective after the unit is next powered on.

Check Ethernet cable connection.

The input numbers are outside acceptable parameters. Input correct numbers.

Displayed at start of hard disk formatting operation. All data previously recorded on the hard disk drive will be erased.

Displayed at start of hard disk check. Depending on the condition of the hard disk drive, this operation may require several minutes to complete.

Only DVD-RW discs can be initialized.

No disk has been loaded. Insert a DVD-RW disc.

Press the Initialize button to reinitialize the disc.

Failure of the DVD-RW disc initialization. Check or replace disc.

Finalize the disc.

This disc cannot be finalized.

No disc has been loaded in the drive.

The attached menu size is too large for the current project title composition. Change to a menu design with more buttons on each page of the menu. Also, by changing to title menu, it may be possible to construct the menu with a smaller volume.

Failure of the DVD disc finalization. Check or replace disc.

Check copy source disc. Replica DVD discs and DVD-RW discs set for CPRM cannot be used as copy source.

No disc has been loaded. Insert a disc.

Check target disc.

The DVD-RW disc has already been recorded. To rerecord the disc, initialize it once again.

When using DVD-R disc, insert an unused disc.

An error occurred when writing to DVD disc. Check or replace disc.

The target disc lacks sufficient open capacity to copy.

An image file coped from DVD disc already exists on the HDD. If a new file is copied to the HDD, the previous image file will be overwritten.

This project has more than 99 titles. Use the Title editing [Title Selection] command to reduce the number of titles.

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Message Display

Item

Menu Preview

Emulation

Project-Delete

Project-Copy

Project-CopyClip

Title-Trimming

Make a Disc

Message

Menu not specified for preview.

Data size is over 4.7GBytes.

The size of menu is too large.

Data size is over 4.7GBytes.

The size of menu is too large.

No target project is selected.

This PROJECT is proected.

Cannot delete new project.

Enter new project name.

No target clip is selected.

This VOB cannot be trimmed.

Data size is over 4.7GBytes.

The size of menu is too large.

No disc in drive.

This is not a blank disc.

Disc must be initialized.

This is an illegal disc.

There is no title.

More than 99 titles is not allowed.

Make disc failed.

Comment

The [Menu Type] specifies “No Menu.” To append a menu, use the [Menu Type] command.

The current project title capacity exceeds 4.7 GB. Use the Use the Title editing [Title Selection] command to reduce the number of titles, or use trimming editing to shorten the length of titles.

No project has been selected. Select a project to delete.

The selected project has been protected and cannot be deleted.

The new project cannot be deleted.

To copy a project, enter a project name.

Select a clip for copying.

The clip file size after trimming must be less than

4.7 GB.

The current project title capacity exceeds 4.7 GB. Use the Use the Title editing [Title Selection] command to reduce the number of titles, or use trimming editing to shorten the length of titles.

No disc has been loaded in the designated drive.

The designated disc has recorded contents.

The designated disc has not yet been initialized. Initialization is necessary before recording.

The designated drive contains an improper disc.

No title has been assigned.

The number of titles currently exceeds 99.

An error occurred when writing to DVD disc. Check or replace disc.

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Message Display

7 Messages Displayed in Dialogue Box or Main Unit Display during Recording Operation

Recording

Item

HDD_CAPA is not enough Remaining= ∗∗Kbyte

DVD_CAPA is not enough Remaining= ∗∗Kbyte

This disc is not writable.

There is no disc.

Title num is 99.

No SDI_V Input

No SDI_A Inupt

No AES/EBU Input

No DV Input

Copy Protection

OUT Point must be larger than IN Point +1 sec.

ENCODER ERROR ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗

ENCODER ERROR FF000001

ENCODER ERROR FF000002

ENCODER ERROR FF000003

ENCODER ERROR FF000004

ENCODER ERROR FF000005

ENCODER ERROR FFFFFF00

ENCODER ERROR FFFFFF01

ENCODER ERROR FFFFFF02

ERROR ENCODER (main unit display)

Drive error

DRIVE ERROR (main unit display)

Message

Comment

The hard disk drive has insufficient open capacity. Erase a project, to open enough space on the hard disk drive for the recording.

The DVD disc has insufficient remaining capacity.

The DVD disc cannot be written to.

No disc has been loaded.

This disc has 99 titles recorded; no additional titles can be recorded.

There is no SDI Video signal input.

There is no SDI Audio signal input.

There is no AES/EBU signal input.

There is no DV signal input.

The input signal has been copy protected; copying is not possible.

OUT Point must be larger than IN Point +1 sec.

The leading byte is not FF, and second byte is C8 or above, caused by encoder error. Reboot system.

Severe map frame number anomaly. Reboot system.

vro read timeout. Reboot system.

map read timeout. Reboot system.

vro read error. Reboot system.

map read error. Reboot system.

Disagreement of map and vro GOP number during REC stop. Reboot system.

Disagreement of map and vro file number. Reboot system.

Disagreement of map and vro file number during REC stop. Reboot system.

(Appears on main unit display during above encoder errors).

Drive error encountered. Reboot system.

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Message Display

7 Messages Displayed in Dialogue Box during EDL Recording Operation

Item

EDL REC

EDLFILE ERROR not start PIONEER-DVDRec-EDL

EDLFILE ERROR not support EDL VER∗∗∗

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 01

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 02

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 03

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 04

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 05

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 06

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 07

EDLFILE ERROR: line ∗∗ Syntax error 08

7 Messages Displayed in OSD or Main Unit Display during Playback Operation

Item

DVD-Video playback

HDD playback

Incompatible disc region number.

Operation cannot be performed.

Operation is not permitted.

No title on the disc.

Unknown disc.

ERROR REGION (main unit display)

OPERATION INHIBITED (main unit display)

DISC NO TITLE (main unit display)

UNKNOWN ERROR (main unit display)

No title in the project.

PROJECT NO TITLE (main unit display)

Message

Comment

Repair EDL file.

EDL file version ∗∗∗ is not supported.

EDL file error. Final REC must end with STOP

command.

EDL file error. No command was input after number.

EDL file error. The REC before INI must end with STOP command.

EDL file error. REC cannot be placed after FNL.

EDL file error. Designate CHP after REC.

EDL file error. REC before FNL must end with STOP command.

EDL file error. Command not defined.

OUT Point must be larger than IN Point +1 sec.

Comment

This disc has a region code which cannot be played on this player.

This command is not supported with current playback condition.

The operation is not permitted with this disc.

The current disc has no playable titles.

This disc cannot be played.

This disc has a region code which cannot be played on this player.

The operation is not permitted with this disc.

The current disc has no playable titles.

This disc cannot be played.

The current project has no playable titles.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Incorrect operations can be mistaken as malfunctions. If you believe the unit is not operating correctly, consult the chart below. Sometimes incorrect operation may be due to a malfunction in another component. If the problem is not fixed, check the other components used with the player. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or dealer for service.

Symptom

No power

No picture

After closing disc tray, it opens automatically, or playback will not begin.

Can’t record.

Can’t record in video mode on DVD-RW.

Image is elongated vertically or horizontally.

External input images are distorted.

During playback image is distorted or dark.

Cannot playback on DVD player / other DVD recorders.

Image stops during playback, or commands are disabled.

Cause/Remedy

¶ Connect power cord to outlet. ¶ Check for proper connections. ¶ Change TV or other input to the input connected to the PRV-LX1. ¶ If a non-progressive-scan television is connected to the

component video output connector and the Component output is set to Progressive (525p), no picture will appear. Hold the main unit’s front panel STOP button depressed while pressing the cursor down button to switch the output to Interlaced (525i).

¶ When set to progressive scan (525P), no video image is output

to connectors other than the component output.

¶ When [Composite Out] is set to “Source Monitor”, during stop

mode or otherwise when no image in input to the composite input, no image will be output to the composite output connector. In the same way no sound will be output at the RCA output connectors if no audio is input to the RCA inputs.

¶ Insert the disc correctly in the disc tray. ¶ Insert disc with correct (recording) side down. ¶ Clean the disc. ¶ Confirm that the disc region number is proper for the player. ¶ Confirm that the type of disc is proper for the player. ¶ Check and eliminate any condensation inside the unit. ¶ Discs recorded in formats other than NTSC may not be playable. ¶ Confirm that the HDD/DVD has adequate remaining capacity. If

HDD/DVD are full, erase unneeded titles to add available space.

¶ Confirm that you are not attempting to record copy-protected

material.

¶ With DVD-R/RW (video mode) discs, images which are

designated as “copy once only” cannot be be recorded.

¶ Recording to Ver.1.0 DVD-RW discs is not supported. Be sure to

use discs labeled as Ver. 1.1 or later (version number can be found on disc jacket).

¶ If a disc’s playback image appears elongated vertically or

horizontally, use the [Aspect] command to change the aspect ratio for your television set. If the setting cannot be made at the recorder, use your television monitor controls.

¶ When using components that output images encoded with

analog copy protection signals, connect the component directly to the television monitor as well.

¶ This unit supports analog copy protection system. Discs

containing analog copy protection signals may not record or play back properly. For these reasons, the PRV-LX1 should be connected directly to the television monitor as was as to other components.

¶ Be sure to finalie the disc after recording. However, some discs

may be unplayable on other players even after finalization due to a DVD player's compatibility with DVD-R or DVD-RW media.

¶ Press the EJECT button once and then start playback again.

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60, 61

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Main unit command buttons don’t work.

Can’t output 96 kHz audio in digital.

Remote control unit doesn’t work.

Television malfunctions.

Memory settings are erased.

No sound from speakers, or distorted sound.

When digital video camera is connected to the unit’s DV connectors, video images can’t be viewed on television monitor. Or no sound is audible.

DVD playback images can’t be seen on the monitor screen of a digital video camera connected to the unit’s DV connectors. Or no sound is audible.

Cause/Remedy

¶ Hold the STANDBY/ON button depressed for 4 seconds or more

to set unit to standby condition. If the STANDBY/ON button also doesn’t work, turn off the main power switch on the rear panel.

¶ Some discs prohibit digital output of 96 kHz linear PCM audio. In

this case, even if the unit’s [96 kHz PCM OUT] command is set to “96 kHz”, the signal will be converted to 48 kHz for output.

¶ Operate remote within proper range (7 m). ¶ Change to new batteries. ¶ Television monitors with wireless remote control functions may

malfunction when the PRV-LX1’s remote control unit is used. In such cases, separate the television monitor and the PRV-LX1.

¶ If manual disconnection of the power cord or a power failure

occurs when the unit is turned on, previously input settings may be erased. Disconnect the power cord only after pressing the STANDBY/ON button so that the display’s POWER-OFF indicator goes out.

¶ If television or AV amplifier’s sound volume is set to minimum,

raise the sound volume.

¶ When using audio input from external input connector, set the

[Audio Level] command.

¶ Check and confirm that all audio cables are connected properly. ¶ Check that all cable plugs are inserted securely in their

connectors or jacks.

¶ Clean any dirt from connection plugs and jacks. ¶ No sound is produced during still, frame advance, and slow playback. ¶ DTS audio is output only from unit’s digital audio output

connectors. To listen to DTS audio from a DVD disc, the unit’s digital audio output connectors must be connected to the digital audio input connectors of a DTS compliant amplifier, and the [DTS OUT] command must be set to “ON”. If the connected amplifier does not support DTS audio, use the remote control unit’s AUDIO button or the disc menu to select an audio format other than DTS.

¶ Check all connections. The PRV-LX1’s DV connectors allow the

connection of a single digital video camera. Connect the digital video camera directly to the PRV-LX1.

¶ Check that the DV cable is connected properly. ¶ Try turning the power to the digital video camera OFF then ON again. ¶ Turn the power to the PRV-LX1 OFF then ON again. ¶ Check all connections. The PRV-LX1’s DV connectors allow the

connection of a single digital video camera. Connect the digital video camera directly to the PRV-LX1.

¶ Check that the DV cable is connected properly. ¶ Try stopping playback and then starting it again. ¶ Try turning the power to the digital video camera OFF then ON again. ¶ Turn the power to the PRV-LX1 OFF then ON again. ¶ The video and audio of DVDs labeled “copying prohibited” or

“copy once only” cannot be output.

¶ The audio/video of a component connected to an external input

connector cannot be output.

¶ No video or audio signals are output during recording or during

recording pause.

¶ When using time shift playback (playback during recording), even

if recording alone is stopped, output of playback video/audio will not begin. Stop playback temporarily, then start it once again to begin signal output.

¶ Set [DV OUT] to “Enabled”.

Reference page

Malfunctions may be caused by static electricity or other external sources. In such cases, normal operation may be restored by disconnecting the power cord and then reconnecting it again. If problem persist, consult your dealer.

PRV-LX1

Specifications

General:

Power rating: AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Maximum 2.0 A Power consumption during idling: 6.5 W Weight: About 14 kg (about 31 lb) External dimensions: 427 (W) x 179.5 (H) x 509.5 (D) mm

Ambient temperature during use: +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F) Ambient humidity during use: 5-85% RH (without condensation)

Recording:

Recording format: DVD: DVD-Video

Recordable discs: DVD-R

Video recording format:

Sampling frequency: 13.5 MHz Compression: MPEG

Audio recording format:

Sampling frequency: 48 kHz Compression format: Dolby Digital and Linear PCM (non-compressed)

Recording time

DVD-R/RW (manual rate) : About 1-6 hours HDD (manual rate): About 23-100 hours

Playback:

Playable discs: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW (CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM are supported

16-13/16 (W) x 7-1/16 (H) x 20-1/16 (D) in

HDD: VOB FILE

DVD-RW

for data read only)

Video input:

Composite: BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω S-VIDEO: 4-pin mini DIN x 1

Component: BNC x 3

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω B-Y: 0.525/0.7 Vp-p selectable, 75 Ω (75% TR-K) R-Y: 0.525/0.7 Vp-p selectable, 75 Ω (75% TR-K)

Video Output:

Composite: BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω S-VIDEO: 4P mini DIN x 1

Component: BNC x 3

Y:1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio input:

L, R: unbalanced: Pin jack x 2, 2 Vrms (0 dBfs), 22 kΩ (or more) CH1 (L), CH2 (R): balanced: XLR (male) x 2, 0 dBu, 600 Ω

Audio output:

L, R: unbalanced: Pin jack x 2, 2 Vrms (0 dBfs), 1.5 kΩ (or less) CH1 (L), CH2 (R): balanced: XLR (female) x 2, +4 dBu, 600 Ω load, low-impedance Digital: unbalanced: Pin jack x 1, 0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω

External Sync Input:

BNC x 2, black burst, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ON/OFF)

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Other:

DV input/output: 4 pin (i.Link/IEEE 1394 compatible) x 1 LTC input: BNC x 1, 0.5-8 Vp-p, 3 kΩ Remote input: D-sub 9-pin (female) RS-422A compatible x 1 (Inch threads) Remote output: D-sub 9-pin (female) RS-422A compatible x 1 (Inch threads) UPS control: D-sub 9-pin (male) RS-232C compatible x 1 (Inch threads) VGA output: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) x 1 (Inch threads) Mouse/keyboard connectors: 4P type A (USB 2.0 compatible) x 4 Ethernet: 8P type (IEEE802.3 compatible, category 5) x 1

Accessories:

Remote control unit: 1 AA batteries: 2 Air filter replacement set: 1 Power cord: 1 Warranty: 1 Operating Instructions: 1

¶ Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

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Language Code List

Language/Langue Code

Japanese/japonais ( ja ) 1001 English/anglais ( en ) 0514 French ( fr) 0618 German ( de ) 0405 Italian ( it ) 0920 Spanish ( es ) 0519 Dutch ( nl ) 1412 Russian ( ru ) 1821 Chinese ( zh ) 2608 Korean ( ko ) 1115 Greek ( el ) 0512 Afar ( aa ) 0101 Abkhazian ( ab ) 0102 Afrikaans ( af ) 0106 Amharic ( am ) 0113 Arabic ( ar ) 0118 Assamese ( as ) 0119 Aymara ( ay ) 0125 Azerbaijani ( az ) 0126 Bashkir ( ba ) 0201 Byelorussian ( be ) 0205 Bulgarian ( bg ) 0207 Bihari ( bh ) 0208 Bislama ( bi ) 0209 Bengali ( bn ) 0214 Tibetan ( bo ) 0215 Breton ( br ) 0218 Catalan ( ca ) 0301 Corsican ( co ) 0315 Czech ( cs ) 0319 Welsh ( cy ) 0325 Danish ( da ) 0401 Bhutani ( dz ) 0426 Esperanto ( eo ) 0515 Estonian ( et ) 0520 Basque ( eu ) 0521 Persian ( fa ) 0601 Finnish ( fi ) 0609 Fiji ( fj ) 0610 Faroese ( fo ) 0615 Frisian ( fy ) 0625 Irish ( ga ) 0701 Scots-Gaelic ( gd ) 0704 Galician ( gl ) 0712 Guarani ( gn ) 0714 Gujarati ( gu ) 0721

Language/Langue Code

Hausa ( ha ) 0801 Hindi ( hi ) 0809 Croatian (hr ) 0818 Hungarian ( hu ) 0821 Armenian ( hy ) 0825 Interlingua ( ia ) 0901 Interlingue ( ie ) 0905 Inupiak ( ik ) 0911 Indonesian ( in ) 0914 Icelandic ( is ) 0919 Hebrew ( iw ) 0923 Yiddish ( ji ) 1009 Javanese ( jw ) 1023 Georgian ( ka ) 1101 Kazakh ( kk ) 1111 Greenlandic ( kl ) 1112 Cambodian ( km ) 1113 Kannada ( kn ) 1114 Kashmiri ( ks ) 1119 Kurdish ( ku ) 1121 Kirghiz ( ky ) 1125 Latin ( la ) 1201 Lingala (ln ) 1214 Laothian ( lo ) 1215 Lithuanian ( lt ) 1220 Latvian ( lv ) 1222 Malagasy ( mg ) 1307 Maori ( mi ) 1309 Macedonian ( mk ) 1311 Malayalam ( ml ) 1312 Mongolian ( mn ) 1314 Moldavian ( mo ) 1315 Marathi ( mr ) 1318 Malay ( ms ) 1319 Maltese ( mt ) 1320 Burmese ( my ) 1325 Nauru ( na ) 1401 Nepali ( ne ) 1405 Norwegian ( no ) 1415 Occitan ( oc ) 1503 Oromo ( om ) 1513 Oriya ( or ) 1518 Panjabi ( pa ) 1601 Polish ( pl ) 1612 Pashto, Pushto ( ps ) 1619 Portuguese ( pt ) 1620

Language/Langue Code

Quechua ( qu ) 1721 Rhaeto-Romance ( rm ) 1813 Kirundi ( rn ) 1814 Romanian ( ro ) 1815 Kinyarwanda ( rw ) 1823 Sanskrit ( sa ) 1901 Sindhi ( sd ) 1904 Sangho ( sg ) 1907 Serbo-Croatian ( sh ) 1908 Sinhalese ( si ) 1909 Slovak ( sk ) 1911 Slovenian ( sl ) 1912 Samoan ( sm ) 1913 Shona ( sn ) 1914 Somali ( so ) 1915 Albanian ( sq ) 1917 Serbian ( sr ) 1918 Siswati ( ss ) 1919 Sesotho ( st ) 1920 Sundanese ( su ) 1921 Swedish ( sv ) 1922 Swahili ( sw ) 1923 Tamil ( ta ) 2001 Telugu ( te ) 2005 Tajik ( tg ) 2007 Thai ( th ) 2008 Tigrinya ( ti ) 2009 Turkmen ( tk ) 2011 Tagalog ( tl ) 2012 Setswana ( tn ) 2014 Tonga ( to ) 2015 Turkish ( tr ) 2018 Tsonga ( ts ) 2019 Tatar ( tt ) 2020 Twi ( tw ) 2023 Ukrainian ( uk ) 2111 Urdu ( ur ) 2118 Uzbek ( uz ) 2126 Vietnamese ( vi ) 2209 Volapük ( vo ) 2215 Wolof ( wo ) 2315 Xhosa ( xh ) 2408 Yoruba ( yo ) 2515 Zulu ( zu ) 2621

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Addendum

PRV-LX1 Operating Manual

(1) Precautions when starting (Page 6)

After powering off the unit, the orange indicator light located next to the power button will illuminate. Please wait a minimum of 2 seconds before restarting the unit.

(2) HDD Tools (Page31)

To format the internal HDD (this process will delete all user data, video & audio recording to the HDD), please select the HDD as the target drive. The FORMAT command is unavaila ble when drive, DVD1 or DVD2, is selected.

(3) Composite / RCA Output (page31)

The only way to view pass-through E-to-E (non-encoded) video and audio from the vid eo source through the LX1 to is on the composite and RCA terminals. (This is done by selecting the S ource Monitor setting in the GUI, as shown above.) This is true even if the LX1 is set up to record signals coming in through other AV inputs. When the Source Monitor setting is selected if the On Screen Display is activated, the output to the monitor will switch from pass-through to the decoding signal.

(4) Input Selection (Page 32)

LPCM audio encoding is not available when selecting DV as an input.

(5) Input Selection (Page 32)

When the following status is changed, DV audio format auto-detection is issued. While this auto-detection is running(approximated 2-3 seconds), the preview and recording options are not available for 2-3 seconds under the following conditions:

1. Change the input device setting

2. Change the recording setting

3. Immediately after connecting a DV cable or right after playing video on a connected DV device.

*Note: Pressing PREVIEW after performing one of the above actions (1-3), causes a message,

“No DV Input”, to display on the monitor during the 2-3 second auto-detection process. This is not an error.

(6) Other Recording Setting (Page 34)

LPCM audio encoding is not available when selecting DV as an input.

(7) External Sync F unction (Page 48)

When enabling DV OUT in the SET UP section [Operation]-[DV OUT], the External Sync automatically changes to "Disabled". However, setting the [DV OUT] to "Disabled", does not change the External Sync setting.

(8) Font selection (Page 50)

When Japanese is used in a Clip Name, Chapter Name or Disc Name, a Japanese font (Mincho-tai) is used for the DVD Menu including text and numbers.

(9) Importing Image Data, Edit Lists (Page 63)

When selecting a drive, DVD1 or DVD2, as a [Source] for Importing Image Data and Edit Lists, insert the disc first then select the drive. The drive does not refresh the [Source File] when the disc is inserted after the drive is selected.

(10) Messages Displayed in Dialogue Box during Function menu Operatio n (Page 75)

Item Message Comment

Project – CopyClip

(11) Messages displayed in the Dialogue Box during an EDL Recording Operation (Page 76)

Item Message Comment

Recording Stop operation is

No target Clip is selected.

needed to finish IN/OUT recording.

Select a clip for coping. The same message will appear in case of copy clip operation to the project which already has 255 clips in it.

Record of the previous clip ended with a Pause command. The Auto-capture process does not stop until the Stop button is pressed or a -Stop command (REC STOP) is issued from the EDL.

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