Pioneer PRV-LX1 PRV-LX1 Frequently Asked Questions

PRV-LX1 - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the PRV-LX1?

2. How is the PRV-LX1 different from your previous industrial DVD Video recorder?

3. What are the primary features of the PRV-LX1?

4. What inputs and outputs are included on the PRV-LX1?

5. Why did you decide to make a product like the PRV-LX1?

6. Why did you choose the Linux operating system?

7. What type of recordable DVD media is supported on the PRV-LX1?

8. Who do you see as the primary audience for the PRV-LX1?

9. What copy protection is included in the PRV-LX1?

10. When I type in the Network Password listed in the PRV-LX1 manual, why doesn't it work?

11. Can editing functions be performed when recording directly to DVD-R/RW media?

12. What editing capabilities on the HDD does the PRV-LX1 support?

13. Does the PRV-LX1 allow for creating a clip playback list of chapters from within a project?

14. How many separate titles can be recorded by the PRV-LX1?

15. Can chapter marker points be set when encoding video with the PRV-LX1?

16. Can the PRV-LX1 be set to record in multiple bit rates in DVD-Video format?

17. What type of video files does the PRV-LX1 create?

18. What is the video pixel and audio resolution when recording using Dolby Digital Audio?

19. How is the audio encoded in DVD-Video format?

20. Can the PRV-LX1 export MPEG-2 files via the Network/Ethernet connection for use within
other DVD authoring software?

21. How long does it take to finalize a disc recorded on DVD-R media?

22. Do finalization times differ when using a previously recorded and finalized DVD-RW disc
on the PRV-LX1?

23. Is there a difference in finalization time based on bit rate settings and number of record
sessions?

24. What happens to the original data when a DVD-RW disc is initialized?

25. What happens if disc finalization is cancelled or interrupted before it is completed?

26. Is it possible to control an external DV deck, DV camera, or computer via IEEE-1394?

27. Does the PRV-LX1 provide progressive scan output?

28. Can the PRV-LX1 output Interlace video from the IEEE-1394, component, S-Video, and
composite outputs simultaneously?

29. Does the PRV-LX1 record in both NTSC and PAL video standards?

30. Does the PRV-LX1 play DVD-Video discs in both NTSC & PAL video standards?

31. Can I record Linear Time Code to one of the audio channels on the PRV-LX1?

32. Does the LTC port on the rear of the PRV-LX1 allow for the recording of linear time-code
from a source tape?

33. Does the PRV-LX1 record MPEG 2 - 4:2:2 or MPEG 2 - 4:2:0?

34. Can Closed Captioning data on line 21 of the video signal be encoded, recorded and
passed through?

35. Can the audio recording levels be adjusted on the PRV-LX1 audio inputs?

36. Does the PRV-LX1 allow for source video to pass through to all the outputs of the
recorder when not recording?

37. What does the "Decoder Out" option support within the PRV-LX1?

38. Does the PRV-LX1 allow for setting of disc navigation commands?

39. Can a project created on the PRV-LX1 internal HDD perform playback similar to playback
of a DVD disc?

40. If my recording targets are both the HDD and drive DVD1 (and/or DVD2), can I playback
the video from the HDD after recording?

41. Can an NLE or edit control system interface to the PRV-LX1?

42. What RS-422A commands does the PRV-LX1 support?

43. What is the RS-422A ID string for the PRV-LX1?

44. How many menu templates are available from the internal HDD library?

45. Can the PRV-LX1 import customized menu backgrounds?

46. How will Pioneer handle PRV-LX1 firmware updates?

47. How long does it take an encoded file on the PRV-LX1 HDD to record to DVD-R/RW
Media?

48. Can I upgrade the PRV-LX1 internal HDD to increase it's capacity from the 120 GB
currently available?

49. When recording using balanced audio (XLR connection) as an input from source, and the
output to a monitor is unbalanced audio (RCA connection), can I hear the audio while
recording?

50. Does the PRV-LX1 support both Mac and PC USB 2 mouse and keyboards?

51. Does the PRV-LX1 provide a bit-rate calculator for encoded video in a specific amount of
time so that the data fits on to DVD-R or DVD-RW media?

52. Can I use a wireless mouse and keyboard with the LX1?

53. What is the Touch Current/Leakage Current for the PRV-LX1?

54. Does the PRV-LX1 allow you to create motion menus and/or motion menus with a music
bed?

55. Can you copy a project on the PRV-LX1?

56. Does the PRV-LX1 allow you to copy a title or clip from either a DVD disc created within
the LX1 or a project on the recorders internal HDD?

57. Can the PRV-LX1 perform multiple operations with regards to playback and recording
using drive(s) 1, 2, or HDD?

58. What does the "un-finalize" feature offer within the PRV-LX1 recorder?

59. What type of EDL format (Edit Decision List) does the PRV-LX1 support?

60. When editing/creating chapter markers for a project captured on the recorder's HDD, why
are the new chapter markers not located exactly where I indicated?

61. Does the PRV-LX1 allow users to send files to DVD duplicators, and/or computers that
have TCP/IP capabilities?

62. Can I back-up and restore projects and files that are on the PRV-LX1 recorder's HDD to an
external HDD?

63. How do I export a project from a non-linear edit system (NLE) to the PRV-LX1 recorder?

64. Can I externally control the PRV-LX1 using the RS-422A command protocol and how do I
do it?

65. Will I need to purchase both the SDI input and out options?

66. Where and what type or connectors are available with the SDI and AES/EBU options?

67. Does the SDI option support imbedded digital audio?

68. Is a firmware upgrade required for the SDI option?

69. Does the SDI option support closed captioning?

70. Can I upgrade the DVD drives in my PRV-LX1 with newer drive models from Pioneer?

71. Does the PRV-LX1 recorder support dual layer recording?

72. Can I have the Video Input set for SDI and Audio Input set for XLR balanced audio for
recording?

73. Can I convert my NTSC disc to PAL using the 2 burners or from the HDD to a drive?

74. Does my SDI board (purchased separately) record closed captioning from the source?

75. How can I tell if a previously recorded clip/project on the HDD is NTSC or PAL format?

76. When importing an Edit Decision List (EDL), can the PRV-LX1 import pre-named titles and
chapters?

77. Can the PRV-LX1 export VOB files recorded onto the internal HDD?

78. Can I back-up and restore files to the internal HDD of the LX1 with an external HDD
device?

79. Can I set-up a menu as a default setting within the recorder?

80. Does the recorder offer or support a jog shuttle feature?

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PRV-LX1 ANSWERS

Q1: What is the PRV-LX1?

A1: The PRV-LX1 is the world's first multiple drive professional DVD-Video recorder.

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Q2: How is the PRV-LX1 different from your previous industrial DVD Video recorder?

A2: The feature set of the PRV-LX1 is significantly increased from the PRV-9000 and PRV-9200. The

PRV-9000 and PRV-9200 are still a great product for real time DVD recording and transfer from VHS to
DVD. The PRV-LX1 enables much more flexibility to the user while still remaining a simple-to-use
product.

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Q3: What are the primary features of the PRV-LX1?

A3: The PRV-LX1 is equipped with a standard DVD-R/RW drive and a 180GB internal hard disk drive.

It enables customers to create DVDs and DVD menus without the need for a full computer authoring
system. This is made simple with an easy-to-follow graphic user interface and through mouse and
keyboard support.

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Q4: What inputs and outputs are included on the PRV-LX1?

A4: Video inputs and outputs are component video, composite, S-video and DV (IEEE-1394). Audio

inputs and outputs include 2 channel balanced (XLR), 2 channel unbalanced (RCA) and coaxial digital
audio output for playback through external Dolby Digital decoders. It also includes an RS-422A control
interface, Ethernet, USB2, external sync and a headphone jack with volume control. Customers have
the option of adding a serial digital (SDI)/AES EBU input/output) board.

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Q5: Why did you decide to make a product like the PRV-LX1?

A5: We received a lot of feedback from industrial video users about the type of features they would like

to have in a DVD recorder. We made the PRV-LX1 to meet and exceed the needs of these
professionals.

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Q6: Why did you choose the Linux operating system?

A6: The Linux system provides a flexible environment where we can add features and options as we

learn what customers like and don't like about the product. It allows us to offer a much more
sophisticated graphical user interface, and provides support for networking and PC peripheral
connectivity.

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Q7: What type of recordable DVD media is supported on the PRV-LX1?

A7: The PRV-LX1 DVD-Video Recorder is a DVD-R and DVD-RW device. It can record on to DVD-R

for General (write-once) media or DVD-RW version 1.1 or higher (re-writable) media.

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Q8: Who do you see as the primary audience for the PRV-LX1?

A8: The PRV-LX1 will be very appealing to professional video users such as video production

companies, multi-media production companies, post production houses, corporations and institutions
for creation of training and other video materials.

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Q9: What copy protection is included in the PRV-LX1?

A9: Precautions have been taken so the PRV-LX1 will not allow any copying of

CSS/Macrovision-protected discs, nor will it allow these assets to be transmitted through any digital
computer port.

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Q10: When I type in the Network Password listed in the PRV-LX1 manual, why doesn't it work?

A10: The Network Password for the PRV-LX1 is the model number but must be entered as all
lowercase text, p r v - l x 1. Entering the "L" as a one causes the unit to not recognize the password.

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Q11: Can editing functions be performed when recording directly to DVD-R/RW media?

A11: No, the PRV-LX1 only supports editing capabilities when recording to the unit's Hard Disk Drive

(HDD).

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Q12: What editing capabilities on the HDD does the PRV-LX1 support?

A12: The PRV-LX1 supports the following editing functions: * Trim new in/out points of a video project

recorded on the HDD * Insert/delete new chapter markers on a HDD project * Divide a recorded
clip/title into separate segments * Copy a clip or project * Create various play-list of clips/titles with a
project recorded on the HDD Note: The PRV-LX1 does not have the ability to perform insert edit
functions and blocks users from deleting the first recorded chapter of a title/project.

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