Pioneer PRV-LX10 User Manual

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PRV-LX10

Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your dealer. Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I or A.S.T.A to B.S.1362 should be used.

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IMPORTANT

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow : Earth Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 A fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ; The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Operating Environment

WARNING

This product equipped with a three-wire grounding (earthed) plug - a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug only fits a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded one. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

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Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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[FOR EUROPEAN MODELS]

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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CONSULT WITH THE COMPANY SALES REPRESENTATIVE. “USE ONLY SAFETY LICENSED POWER SUPPLY CORD.” A CERTIFIED POWER SUPPLY CORD IS TO BE USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT. FOR A RATED CURRENT UP TO 6 A, A TYPE NOT LIGHTER THAN H05VV-F 3G 0.75

OR H05VVH2-F 3G 0.75 mm2 SHALL BE USED.

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CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: internal of the DVD drive unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

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This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards.

• EN 60950-1: Product Safety

• EN 55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN 55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

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

“Machine Noise Information Regulation 3. GPSGV: The highest sound-pressure level is 70 dB(A) or less in accordance EN ISO 7779”.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

CAUTION

The POWER switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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Confirm Supplied Accessories

Remote control unit (1)

AA batteries (2)

Air filter replacements set (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Power cord (1)

Ferrite core (1)

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

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... 2

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

Preparations for Use: Basic Information ... 8

General Features of the PRV-LX10 .......... 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-LX10 Video Clip Management and

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

Basic PRV-LX10 Operations ..................... 19

PRV-LX10 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 ................................... 32

Composite Video/Audio RCA Output .....32

GUI Language Setting ............................ 32

Recording ................................................... 33

Selecting the TV System Mode ............. 33

Selecting Input .......................................34

Selecting Recording Destination ............ 35

Other Recording Settings ...................... 36

Video Encode Rate Settings .................. 36

Video Filter Level Setting .......................37

Audio Encode Setting ............................ 37

Audio Level Setting ................................ 37

Methods for Setting Chapter

Mark Insertion .................................... 37

Preview Function ................................... 38

Starting and Stopping Recording ........... 38

Settings for Automatic Recording .......... 40

Eject Setting ........................................... 41

Editing the Edit List ................................ 41

Recording to DVD Discs ........................ 42

Recording from HDD to DVD ................. 44

Playing Discs ............................................. 45

Selecting Playback Source .....................45

Playing DVD-Video Discs

(including commercially available

software titles) ...................................45

Clip Playback (HDD) ............................... 46

Basic Operations .................................... 46

Playback Monitoring during Recording .. 49

Other Playback Settings ......................... 50

External Sync Function .......................... 53

Other Functions ..................................... 53

Regarding Progressive Scan Output ......54

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DVD Menu Editing .................................... 55

DVD Menu Type Selection .....................55

Font Selection ........................................55

DVD Menu Selection ............................. 56

Thumbnail Selection ............................... 56

Button Text ............................................. 57

Selecting Opening Clip ........................... 57

Setting an Idle Clip .................................58

Setting Navigation Commands .............. 58

Customizing the DVD Menu .................. 59

Deleting and Initializing Menu Library ....60

DVD Menu Preview ............................... 61

DVD Disc Emulation ............................... 61

Load / Save to Default Menu ................. 61

Title Editing / Chapter Editing ................. 62

Editing Chapter Names ..........................62

Title Trimming......................................... 63

Chapter Editing ...................................... 64

Dividing Clips ......................................... 64

Title Order Edit ....................................... 65

DVD Disc Emulation ............................... 65

Recording to DVD Disc .......................... 66

Project Editing ........................................... 67

Copying a Project ...................................68

Copying Clips ......................................... 68

Renaming a Clip .....................................69

Exporting VOB Files ...............................69

Deleting a Project ................................... 69

Disc Duplication ........................................ 70

Disc-to-disc Duplication .......................... 70

Creating Image Files from a Disc ........... 71

Creating Discs from Image Files ............ 71

Deleting Image Files from a Hard Disk .. 71

Importing Image Data, Edit Lists ............. 72

DVD Menu Layout

Image File Format ..............................73

DVD Menu Background

Image File Format ..............................73

Edit List File Format ...............................74

Edit List Example ................................... 75

Backing Up/Restoring USB HDDs ........... 76

Connecting a USB HDD .........................76

Formatting .............................................. 76

Backing Up ............................................. 76

Restoring ................................................ 77

Deleting Backup Data ............................ 77

Removing a USB HDD ...........................77

Backing up and Restoring System Settings ....

Recording Time ......................................... 78

Function Menu Table ................................ 80

Shortcut Key Information ........................ 88

Message Display ....................................... 89

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 95

Specifications ............................................97

Language Code List .................................. 99

Country Code List ................................... 100

Regarding the GNU General

Public License ....................................... 101

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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-LX10 as low as possible beneath the other components in a well-ventilated 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-LX10 units in series and

using an external means of controlling power ON/OFF, the initial current surge will become quite large. Consult your service dealer regarding the ratings for power switches used with such an installation. When using this unit alone, be sure that the power outlet supplies current sufficient for the component’s power rating.

¶ 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.

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.

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Precautions

¶ 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 101.

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-LX logo. If the startup procedure is interrupted due to inadvertent keyboard input, press the keyboard’s [ESC] key.

÷ Also, When restarting after a shutdown, the wait

several seconds after the power indicator (see page

14) turns orange before powering on again.

Precautions Regarding Built-In Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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

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 DVDVideo 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.

∞ 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. Inquire your service dealer.

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

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.

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”).

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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 750VA (SU750INET)

* APC and Smart-UPS 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 service dealer.

See page 30 for connections used when employing a UPS.

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Precautions

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 service dealer 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 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.

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÷ 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.

÷ Do not use cracked or warped discs, since they may

shatter dangerously at high rotation speeds.

External Hard Disk (USB HDD)

Although we confirm the USB hard disk drive is in working order at time of shipment, it is not covered by the Pioneer Warranty.

Do not connect/disconnect the USB connectors when the unit is on as this may cause data loss and result in unstable operation. Connect the USB HDD before turning on the unit. A USB HDD equipped with a power switch should be turned on before turning on the unit. The unit should also be turned off before removing the USB HDD.

Do not connect two or more USB HDDs to the unit.

Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB HDD for information on USB HDD precautions.

Data backed up on the hard disk may be corrupted if the USB HDD is damaged. Save important data to DVD-R/ RW as DVD-Video disc.

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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 43) 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.

A finalized DVD-R does not permit new recording or editing. A DVD-RW disc can be reused if initialized or finalization is canceled.

* 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/DVD-RW 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

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.

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 43).

∞ Recording to DVD-R/RW discs is in video mode only.

VR Mode:

∞ VR mode is the basic recording mode for DVD-RW,

allowing repeated recording and editing on a single disc. VR is an abbreviation for "Video Recording."

∞ DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) format

can be played back on DVD players bearing the logo.

∞ The recording mode can be switched to Video mode

when using the following kinds of disc. Be careful, however, since formatting of the disc is necessary, resulting in the erasure of any previously recorded material.

DVD-RW Ver.1.1 DVD-RW Ver.1.1 CPRM compatible

DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2xCPRM compatible

* This component does not support recording and

playback of DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

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.

∞ 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 43). However, DVD-R discs do not permit restoring of disc capacity to pre-recorded levels, nor overwriting of previously recorded material. These operations are possible with DVD-RW discs by reformatting the discs.

Precautions Regarding TV System

∞ This unit has been factory preset for use with the NTSC

TV system.

Regarding DVD-R/RW discs

∞ Due to the unique construction of DVD-R/RW discs,

leaving them for extended periods of time in the pause mode at a single point may result in the discs’ becoming difficult to play at that place. The same symptom may also occur if play back a single point on the disc excessively.

As a result, users are advised to construct backup archive discs when playing discs containing important data.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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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

PAL/ 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, PAL/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.

English

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-LX10

[Product Introduction]

The PRV-LX10 is a DVD recorder developed by Pioneer for dedicated use in DVD-Video production. The broad range of interface supports built into the PRV-LX10 allows the input of professional mastering media (tapes) using professional component One of the PRV-LX10’s greatest features is its ability to create DVD-Video discs merely by pressing the REC button, without worrying about the difficult DVD settings ordinarily required. A wealth of recording, playback, and DVD setting functions and features are provided for efficient DVD production, thus achieving efficient and high-performance operational characteristics for each type of DVD application.

Professional media source

video signals.

Recording functions,

DVD production functions

English

Video cassette tape

Input signal

Component video inputs (NTSC only) supported by this unit include Betacam and SMPTE, with signal levels as noted in the accompanying chart. Confirm the component output of your VTR or other connected component when making settings.

Color Bar (75%)

Betacam component Y 1 Vp-p 0.714/0.286

SMPTE Component Y 1 Vp-p 0.7/0.3

7 Dedicated HDD Hybrid Recorder for DVD-

Video Creation

¶ The unit is equipped with a 120 GB Hard Disk drive and

two DVD-R/RW writer units, allowing 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.

7 Professional System Support

¶ This unit is equipped with a wide range of input and

output systems, including component input/output, XLR input/output, DV connector, composite and S-video, in this way supporting a wide range of professional media sources. It has also been provided with an expansion slot for excellent input/output expansion potential.

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

recording.

Media output

One-push recording

B-Y/R-Y 0.7 Vp-p ±0.35

B-Y/R-Y 0.525 Vp-p ±0.2625

7 Features and Functions for Efficient DVD-

Video Creation

¶ Twin-DVD-drive recording system for simultaneous 2-

disc recording and disc duplication*2, providing 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 unit buttons, as well as keyboard and mouse, for optimum operating efficiency.

¶ Equipped with auto-capture function for smooth media

conversion from tape sources. The range of functions includes everything from video input to DVD settings, for fully automatic operation.

¶ Supports Ethernet or DVD-R/RW disc input of EDL for

menus and auto-capture, providing for more efficient work flow, as well as allowing the creation of customized menus for various applications.

¶ Program available for upgrading 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

Note:

By installing the optional SDI AES/EBU input board (PRABD11) in the unit’s expansion slots, the PRV-LX10 can be upgraded to support input of SDI video signals and SDI/AES EBU audio signals.

Note:

By installing the optional SDI AES/IBU output board (PRABD12) in the unit’s expansion slots, the PRV-LX10 can be upgraded to support output of SDI video signals and SDI/AES EBU audio signals.

Input Board

(optional)

* (Must be purchased separately)

Video in

SDI

Audio in

SDI, AES/EBU

SDI AES/EBU Input Board

PRA-BD11

Output Board

(optional)

* (Must be purchased separately)

Video out

SDI

Audio out

SDI, AES/EBU

SDI AES/EBU Output Board

PRA-BD12

Video in/out

Component video

Composite video

S-video

✱

1 DV

Audio in/out

RCA

XLR

Video Monitor

* (Must be purchased separately)

REC monitor / GUI display

Video out

Component video

Composite video

S-video

Writer 1

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

Remote

control unit

Note:

At present, GUI is not output from the VGA (GUI) output connectors.

Writer 2

Internal HDD

HDD (USB connector)

* (Must be purchased separately)

Keyboard/mouse

(USB connector)

* (Must be purchased separately)

* BETACAM, Digital BETACAM, and DVCAM are registered

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

* DVCPRO is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric

Corporation.

* Check Pioneer’s website for a list of components and systems

with confirmed operational compatibility.

Headphones

✱1

When using the DV cable, be sure to attach the accessory ferrite core near the end of the cable connected to this unit. Attach the ferrite core as shown.

* The ferrite core is provided to prevent interference with

Installing the Ferrite Core

surrounding appliances and this unit, in accordance with European EMC standards (EN55103).

Insert the DV cable into the groove of the ferrite core, and press together until it clicks securely.

Connect to DV connector on this unit.

Ferrite core

* In the event that

the DV cable is too thin, double the cable passage through the core as shown.

Cable

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Example of System Composition and Recording Component Setup

An exterior control system can be created using REMOTE/DV protocols*.

* Operating compatibility is not guaranteed for all components equipped with REMOTE/DV connectors.

Check Pioneer’s website for a list of components and systems with confirmed operational compatibility.

* Control from editing equipment is not supported.

[System Example]

REMOTE

Video

Audio

7 Regarding Recording Time

Recording to Hard Disk Drive = About 23-100 hours

* The capacity of the hard disk drive usable for recording is about 100 GB; continuous recording can be performed 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 project on a single disc (4.7 GB) without DVD menus.

• Create DVD-Video disc after pressing Make Disc button.

Read

Write

DVD-R

(4X-SPEED)

DVD-RW

(2X-SPEED)

English

HDD

About 30 minutes About 20 minutes About 30 minutes

Disc Duplication Times

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

• DVD = DVD: Times required when duplicating one disc (4.7 GB) from one DVD drive to another.

Write

Read

DVD-Video About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes

DVD-R About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes

DVD-R

(4X-SPEED)

DVD-RW

(2X-SPEED)

HDD DVD-R

About 15 minutes About 30 minutes About 15 minutes About 30 minutes

DVD-R

(4X-SPEED)

DVD-RW

(2X-SPEED)

Note:

Times for recording and duplication of DVD-Video discs are given as general estimates. Actual recording times may vary.

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Names of Parts

Front Panel Facilities

No.

STANDBY/ON button

Display sections

PLAY/REC indicator for DVD 1 drive

DISC indicator for DVD 1 drive

EJECT button (0) for DVD 1 drive

DVD1, DVD2, HDD (Hard disk Drive)

indicators PREVIEW button

DRIVE SELECT button

STOP button (7)

Name

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 151413

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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 drive. Appears green during PLAY mode, and orange during REC mode.

Located to the right side of DVD1, this indicator light (orange) to indicate that a disc is loaded. (*1)

Press to open/close DVD1 disc tray. The DISC indicator flashes from the time the button is pressed until the disc tray closes fully.

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

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.

Use to select the playback source and destination drive for recording. 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.

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, during idle condition, pressing the STOP button while holding down the CURSOR (bottom pointing arrow) button turns progressive encoding ON/OFF. (*2) To switch the selected TV system format (NTSC/PAL), hold the CURSOR (upward pointing arrow) button depressed and press the STOP button.

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Names of Parts

No.

PLAY button (3)

PAUSE button (8)

REC button (¶)

PLAY/REC indicator for DVD 2 drive

DISC indicator for DVD 2 drive

EJECT button (0) for DVD 2 drive

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 (5, 3, ∞, 2)

Filter cover (2)

FUNCTION button (*4)

DISPLAY button

Remote control sensor (Î)

VOLUME knob

PHONES jack

*1 A disc created on the PRV-LX10 or PRV-LX1 that contains many titles may take dozens of seconds to recognize when

loaded. The DISC indicator flashes and the disc recording and playback cannot be started during disc recognition.

*2 Progressive is supported only during NTSC output.

• 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.

*3 Functionality of connected devices is not guaranteed. If USB mouse and keyboard operation is unstable, try disconnecting

and reconnecting the USB connector. If a USB hard disk drive is not recognized, or if operation is unstable, change to a hub supporting USB 2.0. If operation continues to be erratic, inquire your Pioneer dealer or one of the service centers listed at the end of this manual.

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

condition.

*5 When performing reverse slow-motion playback with progressive output (NTSC only), the speed cannot be changed.

Name

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 playback 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).

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

Located to the right side of DVD2, this indicator light (orange) to indicate that a disc is loaded. (*1)

Press to open/close DVD2 disc tray. The DISC indicator flashes from the time the button is pressed until the disc tray closes fully.

Allows connection of a USB mouse, USB keyboard and USB HDD to the unit. 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.

(*5)

Function

(*3)

(*5)

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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 (*6)

Fan motor

LTC connector (*2)

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

Expansion slot 2

Name

19 20

SIGNAL GND

1112131415161718

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.

Note: Use coaxial cables (impedance: 75-ohm) to connect with BNC plugs. Input/output connectors for analog component video signals. (*1)

Note: Use coaxial cables (impedance: 75-ohm) to connect with BNC plugs.

Connect to DV connector of professional use VTR or similar component.

Fan motor for cooling internal parts. Connector for obtaining time code from VHS, VTR, etc.

Note: Use a coaxial cable (impedance: 75-ohm) to connect with BNC plugs.

Use for connecting external sync signal, and for pass-through signals. Note: Use coaxial cables (impedance: 75-ohm) to connect with BNC plugs.

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.

RS-422A compatible external control connector. The protocol is compatible with SONY format. (*3)

Digital audio output connector. Note: Use a coaxial cable (impedance: 75-ohm) to connect with RCA in plugs.

Use for network connection.

Allows connection of a USB mouse, USB keyboard and USB HDD to the unit. Connect to VGA monitor for expanded operation. (*5)

Connect when using UPS.

Provided to allow installation of the optional SDI AES/EBU input board (PRA-BD11). ÷ Consult your dealer regarding installation.

Provided to allow installation of the optional SDI AES/EBU output board (PRA-BD12). ÷ Consult your dealer regarding installation.

(*4)

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Names of Parts

*1 Inputs are compatible with signal levels for both BETA and SMPTE (NTSC only). 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. See page 34 for input selection methods.

*2 LTC is not supported in drop frame mode. *3 SONY is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Frame precision is not guaranteed when this unit is used as a

playback unit for editing. This component does not support control from an editing machine.

*4 Functionality of connected devices is not guaranteed. If a USB hard disk drive is not recognized, or if operation

is unstable, change to a hub supporting USB 2.0. If USB mouse and keyboard operation is unstable, try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB connector. If operation continues to be erratic, inquire your Pioneer dealer or one of the service centers listed at the end of this manual.

*5 The VGA output connector is provided for future expansion use; at present, the connector does not support the

output of GUI display signals.

*6 Whenever connecting a DV cable to the rear panel DV connector, be sure to attach the accessory ferrite core to

the cable.

Remote Control Unit

11 12 13

14 15 16 17

1 19

20 21 22 23 24

PAUSEDISPLAY

ENTER

CLEAR

PLAY

STEP

RETURN

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

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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Load batteries into the remote control unit

Open the rear battery compartment cover and insert two AA batteries. ¶ Insert the two batteries with

+ and – polarities aligned as indicated in the battery case.

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.

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/

Name

TIME) Frame/time button (FRM/TIME)

SEARCH button

CLEAR button

*1 This key operates the same as the FUNCTION

Note:

button on the main unit.

¶ 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.

¶ This remote control unit cannot be used for recording

operations (recording start/pause/stop).

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PRV-LX10 Video Clip Management and Disc Authoring Procedure

When recording to either disc or hard disk drive (HDD), the PRV-LX10 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, chapter marking and clip dividing), 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

Note:

A disc created on the PRV-LX10 that contains many titles may take dozens of seconds to recognize when loaded. The DISC indicator flashes and the disc recording and playback cannot be started during disc recognition.

When recording to HDD:

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

¶ 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-LX10 Operations

[Operation]

The various operating settings are performed using the buttons on the main unit’s front panel, as well as the remote control unit and optional mouse/ keyboard.

1 Front panel buttons

MOUSE/KEYBOARD jacks

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.

Note 1:

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

3 Mouse

7 Operations Using a Mouse or Keyboard

A commercially available keyboard or mouse (with USB connector) can be used to control the main unit for more efficient selection of setting items. Also, the keyboard’s function keys can be programmed with the operations of the main unit’s operating keys. This not only enhances operating efficiency, but also allows standard operations to be performed even at a distance separated from the main unit. See page 29 for information on function key settings. Some front panel control buttons are assigned to shortcut keys. Shortcut key assignments are described on page 88. The numeric keys on the keyboard provide the same functions as the numeric buttons on the remote control unit. During title text and other text input, any functions assigned to the keyboard’s normal function keys are disabled.

Note 2:

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

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 may not be used.

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 specific kind of rack mounting, a USB hub can be attached to solve this symptom. If a USB hard disk drive is not recognized, or if operation is unstable, change to a hub supporting USB 2.0.

English

USB hub

Keyboard/mouse

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Basic PRV-LX10 Operations

[Function Menu]

Setting operations are performed on this unit via a dedicated graphical user interface (GUI) called the “Function Menu”.

The Function Menu is composed of a top 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): settings for disc

duplication and importing, auto capture for EDL (Edit Decision List) and other settings.

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

Third sub-menu

First sub-menu

Project information

(project name: total title Back button (return to top menu)

Exit button (to leave Function Menu)

Information area

Function Menu

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

capacity/project

capacity)

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-LX10 Operations

2 Press the remote control unit’s SETUP button

PLAY

STOP

REPEAT

PAUSEDISPLAY

RPT A-B

STEP

AUDIO SCAN

SUBTITLE PREV

SETUP

ANGLE

TOP MENU

SETUP

456

010

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ENTER

RETURN

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

FRM/TIME

CLEAR

3 Using 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 main unit’s front panel FUNCTION

button.

3 Press the remote control unit’s SETUP button.

(Note 6)

4 Click the right button on the mouse

5 If the Function Menu has been assigned to a

function key on the keyboard, press that key.

Note 6:

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

7 Control Bar

The control bar is displayed by pressing the mouse’s right and left buttons simultaneously. When the control bar is displayed, pressing the mouse’s right and left buttons once 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)

Note 7:

The movable range of the control bar is limited to that area not overlapping the OSD display. Also, the new location of the control bar is preserved until the Function Menu is displayed.

English

Press the FUNCTION button

Move the mouse cursor over the FUNCTION button and click the mouse’s left button.

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PRV-LX10 Functions

[Main Unit Setting Functions]

7 System Settings (Operation Details: page 29)

• These items allow setting of mouse and keyboard, function keys of a keyboard assignments, network

settings, and other defaults. Displaying system information and formatting the hard disk can also be performed here.

1 System Settings: 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 750VA (SU750INET) manufactured by AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORP. (APC).

7 Operation Settings

• Use to make settings required when connecting the PRV-LX10 to other components, and to perform

operation settings.

1 Control Settings: Settings required when connecting this unit to a source component (page 40).

* Example of connections with local settings

PRV-LX10 Connected VTR

* Example of connections with remote settings

VTR or Computer PRV-LX10

Note 3:

There are limitations on supported commands. In addition, control may not be possible depending on the model. Please check our web site for information on devices for which connection has been confirmed. Operations other than manual forced shutdown may not be accepted if auto capture is performed with a device for which connection has been confirmed. Manual forced shutdown may damage the contents of HDD recordings.

2 Video Settings: Use to perform settings for Video and OSD output (page 52). 3 HDD Recording: Use to enable/disable settings for time shift playback (page 49). 4 Info Language: Set GUI display language (page 32).

No control

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Control

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PRV-LX10 Functions

[Recording Functions] (Operation Details: page 33)

• In addition to composite video, S-video, DV and RCA connectors, this unit is equipped with connectors for component video and XLR, thus providing support of connections to professional video components. In this way, RS-422A, IEEE1394, and LTC (linear time code) connectors can be used to support recording compliant with time code information.

• Video and audio inputs are recorded to HDD or DVD-R/RW media while being converted to data compliant with the DVD-Video format.

• During recording, manual chapter setting can be performed, as well as automated chapter insertion at 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 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.

∞ Chapter mark positions are inserted in units of 12 frames (PAL) or 15 frames (NTSC). ∞ 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)”.

∞ Recordings cannot be made directly to the USB HDD.

English

[Play Functions] (Operation Details: page 45)

• 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 play 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.

∞ Some recorded DVD-Video discs may not playback properly. ∞ 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”.

∞ When DV output is “Enabled”, pressing the PLAY button on the front panel or remote control unit will

cause playback to begin after about five seconds.

∞ During time shift playback, the PLAY button enable start time is different depending on video encode rate

and audio encoding method.

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PRV-LX10 Functions

[Editing Functions] (Operation Details: pages 62, 67)

• When recording to HDD, it is possible to change the name of each of multiple recording data (clips), and editing functions including trimming, chapter editing, clip dividing, and title-order editing can be performed.

• DVD disc emulation allows you to check editing results before recording them on the hard disk.

• Clips in projects on the hard disk, although discs created with the PRV-LX10 or PRV-LX1 can be copied.

• Clips in projects backed up on the USB HDD cannot be copied.

• It is possible to export project content clips in the form of vob files. The resulting files can be exported via

FTP connection to a networked computer.

Notes :

∞ To change clip names, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack. ∞ The name of the clip is that of the title listed on the title menu. ∞ During trimming edit, it is possible to select whether the edited results are to be saved by overwriting

previous files or created as independent new files. The size of new clips created by trimming differs depending on the HDD’s open space. When saving by overwriting previous files, clips up to “4.7GB + HDD available space” can be created.

∞ Chapter mark positions are inserted in units of 12 frames (PAL) or 15 frames (NTSC). ∞ The total size after editing must be such that can be held on a single DVD disc (4.7 GB) or recording to disc

will not begin.

[Authoring Functions] (Operation Details: page 55)

• This unit provides a number of DVD menu layouts, allowing them to be associated with recorded images for creation of DVD-Video discs.

• During disc playback, various playback program settings can be made, including a first play program to designate what scene is played back first, and title post command to designate operations following title playback.

Note :

∞ 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.

∞ Removing a recorded DVD disc whether finalized or not finalized deletes the DVD menu settings, clip name

and chapter name settings. Edit DVD menu settings, titles and chapter names prior to finalization.

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PRV-LX10 Functions

[Copy, Import, Backup and Restore Functions] (Operation Details: pages 70, 72, 76)

7 Copy

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

• In addition to copying from HDD to DVD-R/RW, duplication of DVD-R/RW discs is also possible.

Notes :

∞ 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.

∞ Image files with volume exceeding 4.7 GB cannot be copied to disc. ∞ The time required for disc copying will differ depending on the 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 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.

7 Import

• By using CD/DVD discs, or an FTP connection from a computer linked to online network, DVD menu layout image files and DVD menu background image files can be downloaded for importing to the menu library.

• Edit Lists (EDL) can be similarly downloaded and imported.

English

7 Backup and Restore

• Projects, image files, menu libraries, EDL and system settings on the internal hard disk can be backed up by connecting an external hard disk (USB HDD).

• Data backed up on a USB HDD can be used to restore hard disk data.

• Project data backed up on the USB HDD can be deleted.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 (maximum transfer rate: 480 Mbps). For efficient backup and restore, it is

recommended that USB HDDs supporting USB 2.0 be used.

Notes :

∞ Data backed up on the hard disk may be corrupted if the USB HDD is damaged. Save important data to

DVD-R/RW as DVD-Video disc.

∞ The menu layout and background image data is not saved in a project backup. The menu library is backed up

when the original menu data is used.

∞ Default menus are selected when the menu layout and background image data are not specified in restoring

a project.

∞ When using a USB hub, it is recommended to use one supporting USB 2.0. ∞ Turn off the unit before connecting and disconnecting to the USB HDD.

Backed up data may be lost and unit operation may become unstable when the USB HDD is connected and disconnected during unit operation.

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Status Confirmation Using Onscreen Display (OSD)

By pressing the DISPLAY button on the unit’s front panel or on the remote control unit, the onscreen display (OSD) will be projected on the monitor screen. The OSD permits confirmation of the unit’s current setting status, as as well as recording/playback conditions.

7 Idling Condition Recording-Setting Confirmation Screen

When the unit is in the idling condition, pressing the DISPLAY button causes a listing of the unit’s current Status (settings) to be displayed. This display allows the user to check settings before operating the unit, yet without the need to enter the Function Menu, thus permitting more efficient operation. When 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 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

Remaining recording time

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

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Status Confirmation Using Onscreen Display (OSD)

7 OSD during Recording

When the DISPLAY button is pressed during recording, the OSD projects the unit’s recording status and playback condition (during time shift playback), thus allowing confirmation of these items. 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

Recording status Recording title/chapter Recording time

Playback

(Note 3)

status

Playback title/chapter

OSD during Recording (page 1)

(Note 3)

Playback time

Note 2:

The recording time is the same as the time for the input video image; this differs from the output video image time (which is subjected to encoding/decoding).

Note 3:

Playback status is shown only during time shift playback.

Playback status Recording status

(Note 4)

Playback title/chapter Recording title/chapter

(Note 4)

Remaining HDD capacity

Recording time

Playback time

(Note 2)

English

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

Video input Audio input

Video encode rate Video filter level

OSD during Recording (page 2)

Remaining recording time

Note 4:

Playback status is shown only during time shift playback.

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Status Confirmation Using Onscreen Display (OSD)

7 OSD during Playback

When the DISPLAY button is pressed during playback, the OSD projects the unit’s playback status, allowing confirmation of these items. In the 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 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

(Note 5)

Remaining time in title / Total title time

Playback

source drive

Playback speed display

Playback status Repeat display

(Note 6)

OSD during Playback (page 1)

Note 5:

Displayed only during repeat play.

Note 6:

Displayed only during scan and slow speed playback. Not displayed when performing reverse slow-motion playback with progressive output (NTSC only).

Playback speed display

(Note 8)

Repeat display

(Note 7)

Playback title / chapter

Playback time

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 9)

Subtitle number/total

Note 7:

Displayed only during repeat play.

Note 8:

Displayed only during scan and slow speed playback. Not displayed when performing reverse slow-motion playback with progressive output (NTSC only).

Note 9:

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

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System Default Settings

Select [System] command on the Function Menu’s SET UP section to select initial defaults for the PRV-

LX10.

Mouse/Keyboard

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

Mouse: Generic Keyboard: English (GB) / Français /

Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Svenska / Norsk / Belge

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.

English

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, and 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

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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

SET UP section = [System] = [Network]

selected, the [IP Address] command will display the address automatically allocated to the recorder. Also, setting [Network] to “ON” makes it possible to check the MAC address of this unit.

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 results in the power being disconnected without the shutdown operation being performed, thus resulting in potential malfunctions. In order to avoid such malfunctions, the use of an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is recommended. By going to SET UP section = [System] = [UPS

Setting] = [Model], you can select APC Smart- UPS 750 or Smart-UPS 500

Note: Smart-UPS 500 is for use in Japan only.

Also, if power is interrupted and the UPS operates, 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/Manual] = [DHCP]

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

[DHCP/Manual] = [Manual]

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

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

Smart-UPS 750VA (Part Number: SU750INET)

Connection of other manufacturers’ UPS will not result in proper operation.

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System Default Settings

When connecting the UPS to the PRV-LX10, be sure to disconnect the power to the PRV-LX10 first, and use the cord supplied with the UPS to connect the two units. If the connection is made after the PRVLX10 has booted up, the shut-down operation may not occur properly. Before using the unit with a UPS, be sure to consult the operating instructions accompanying the UPS product.

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) Service information

Note:

The Delete and Format commands provided with the unit do not completely delete all data on a hard disk. Thus discarding or transferring a USB HDD to a third party when hard disk data has been deleted using these functions runs the risk of placing backed up image data into the wrong hands. To prevent such a risk, use commercially available software to wipe the hard disk clean or request a dealer to do so. Consult your USB HDD manufacturer for details.

English

SET UP section = [System] = [Information]

Note:

The number in service Information [Service Info] indicates the result of hard disk fault diagnosis. 0 Hard disk is operating normally. 1, 2 Hard disk operation requires caution. 3, 4 The hard disk may crash. Take it back to the

dealer’s at the earliest possible opportunity. This information is only a guideline. Contact your dealer when the hard disk does not seem to run normally regardless the information that appears. Do not leave important data on the hard disk but save it to a DVD-R/RW as DVD-Video disc.

HDD Tools

The SET UP section = [System] = [HDD Tools] command allows you to format and perform file checks of the video recording area on the hard disk and the USB HDD. Use the [Target Drive] command to specify the drive where the operation is to be performed. Formatting deletes all data on the drive so be sure to enter the correct drive in the [Target Drive] setting.

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

Note 1:

Selecting Format deletes all projects and image files on the hard disk. 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. Also, when executing the Format command, set drive selection to “HDD”(see page

35) (formatting cannot be performed on “DVD1” and

“DVD2”). Note 2:

The internal hard disk drive cannot be formatted when there is a disc in the drive. Remove the disc to format the hard disk drive.

Note 3:

[USB hard disk] appears as [Target Drive] command only when a USB HDD is connected before opening the Function Menu.

Note 4:

When using a USB HDD, connect the hard disk before turning on the unit. A USB HDD equipped with a power switch should be turned on before turning on the unit. Do not connect and disconnect the USB cable when the unit is in operation.

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System Default Settings

Background Color

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

background color when the unit is in the idling condition.

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

= [Background Color]

Composite Video/Audio RCA Output

Signal pass-through is supported on this unit only with composite video output and audio RCA output signals. Use the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings] = [Composite Out] command to select

“Source Monitor”.

GUI Language Setting

Use the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Info Language] = [Language] command to change the

language used in the information area of the Function Menu and text entry language with English (GB), Français, Deutsch, Español or Svenska.

SET UP section = [Operation] = [Info Language]

= [Language]

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

Note:

If [Composite Out] is set to “Source Monitor” (pass-through output), when OSD is set to ON during recording, the video and audio will switch to “Decoder Out” (encode/decode output). Regardless of the setting of the [Composite Out] command, outputs other than composite video, audio RCA and headphones will be treated as “Decoder Out” (encode/decode output) video and audio signals.

= [Composite Out]

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Recording

The recording function involves inputting video/audio signals from a VTR or other video playback device (“external VTR”), converting those signals to data compatible with the DVD video format, and recording that data on the hard disk or 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 32). 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:

If [Composite Out] is set to “Source Monitor” (pass-through output), when OSD is set to ON during recording, the video and audio will switch to

“Decoder Out” (encode/decode output). Note 4:

Turn off the power of the recorder and then turn it back on again if the disc does not come out even when a drive error has occurred.

Selecting the TV System Mode

Select the TV system mode for recording. When [TV System] is selected on the STATUS section of the Function Menu, the selectable TV systems are

displayed. Using the CURSOR button and ENTER button, select either “NTSC” or “PAL”. When changing from the currently selected system, a confirmation dialogue box will be displayed.

English

STATUS section = [TV System]

Drive indicators

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Recording

TV system switch confirmation dialog 1

When [OK] is selected, the TV system changes and a second confirmation dialogue box appears.

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. With either [V input] or [A input] is designated in “DV”, both video and audio will become DV input. In this case, “LPCM” (see page 37) cannot be selected as the audio encoding method. When “PAL” is selected as the TV system, only 1 [Component] type will be available. Also, DV audio format auto-sensing is performed in the case of the following settings, with the result that recording and preview are disabled during the 2 or 3 seconds until the sensing is completed.

1 When input selection is changed; 2 When recording settings are changed; 3 Immediately following DV signal input (when

cable is connected or playback is begun on a connected DV component)

Note:

If preview is performed immediately after setting input, the error message “No DV Input” will appear. This is only the result of the auto-sensing process noted above, however, and is not a malfunction.

TV system switch confirmation dialog 2

Press [OK] to confirm the newly selected TV system. If [Cancel] is selected, the unit will return to the previously set TV system. Also, the previous TV system will also be restored automatically if the dialogue box is left displayed without taking action for 10 seconds or more.

The TV system can also be changed by simultaneously pressing the front panel’s CURSOR (upward pointing arrow) and STOP buttons,

or by pressing function key 1-12 if that function has been allocated. In this case, no dialogue box will be displayed.

Note :

TV system cannot be changed except when the unit is in the idle mode.

STATUS section = [V Input]

STATUS section = [A Input]

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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 the “HDD” is selected, recording to performed to HDD only. And either “DVD1” or “DVD2”, or “DVD1&2” can be selected as the recording destination. When “DVD&HDD” is selected using the EDIT section = [Project] = [Record/Name] = [Record To] command, data is recorded both to the DVD disc and hard disk simultaneously, and hard disk recording remains stored even after the DVD disc has been removed.

When a disc is removed before finalizing, the data recorded so far remains on the hard disk. A new project is automatically created when this disc is reinserted and additional data that is recorded is saved to this project. Thus data recorded prior to removal and data recorded after reinsertion are saved to different projects.

Note:

When a disc is inserted and a recording is made, [Record To] setting can no longer be changed. The [Record To] setting is saved for each drive and can be changed when drive selection changed.

English

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

= [Record To]

STATUS section = [Drive]

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 = [Project]

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Recording

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: –48 dB to +14 dB Aspect: 4:3 / 16:9 Setup Level: 0 IRE / 7.5 IRE Auto Chapter: Manual / Automatic

(at 3/5/10/15/30/60 minutes intervals)

REC Button: REC Start /

Standby = REC

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

(Note1)

(Note2)

Video Encode Rate Settings

The SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/ Audio] = [Video Encode Rate] command allows

you to set the encoding rate for recording. This setting affects the recording time and the transfer rate (image quality). See pages 78 and 79 for information on the relationship between encoding rate and recording time/transfer rate. The encode rate can be set either as a step between step 1 to 32 or as a recording time value. The recording time value is converted to the step that is closest to the set time.

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

= [Video Encode Rate] Step change

Note 1:

“LPCM” cannot be selected when “DV” is set as the input.

Note 2:

Cannot be selected when “PAL ” is selected as the TV system.

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

= [Video Encode Rate] Time change

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Recording

Video Filter Level Setting

Use the Video filter to improve image quality when the Video encode rate setting is low or when there is noise in the video source. A higher filter level reduces noise more efficiently but lowers resolution. Set the level where you obtain the greatest amount of noise reduction with the lowest loss of resolution.

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

= [Video Filter (NR)]

Audio Encode Setting

Select Dolby Digital or LPCM audio encoding. As shown in the table on pages 78 and 79, the recording time differs depending on the selected encode setting even at the same recording rate.

Note:

“LPCM” cannot be selected when “DV” is selected as the input source.

Select R or L and press the Up/Down key to adjust the sound in the right or left channel (the numbers are incremented or decremented by each press of the Up/Down key). To adjust both the right and left channels, select “L+R” and press the Up/Down key. Adjust the audio level so that maximum level does not light the top indicator on the level meter.

English

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

= [Audio Level]

Methods for Setting Chapter Mark Insertion

This function sets how chapter marks are set during recording. In Manual mode, 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, the Enter key on a connected keyboard, The PAUSE button also can be used to enter chapter marks during recording standby. Chapter marks can be automatically set at intervals range from 3 to 60 minutes. In this case, the ENTER and PAUSE buttons cannot be used to enter chapter marks.

R)]

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

= [Audio Encode]

Audio Level Setting

The SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/ Audio] = [Audio Level] command allows you to set

the audio level for recording. Adjust the audio level when the audio source is too low or so large the sound is distorted to obtain an appropriate sound setting.

SET UP section = [Recording] = [Others]

= [Auto Chapter]

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Recording

Preview Function

The PREVIEW button on the front panel, or the SET UP section = [Recording] = Preview button

makes it possible to check the result of encoding/ decoding of the video/audio input signals without making a recording to DVD discs or hard disks. 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]

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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.

Note:

When recording to DVD, if the unit is left in the recording standby mode for 1 hour or more, the unit will automatically switch to STOP mode to prevent damage to the system.

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 button is used to terminate recording, between several and several dozen seconds (when recording to DVD) are required to completely stop recording after the button is pressed. Recording cannot be restarted until after this operation is completed. During the period after the STOP button is pressed until recording stops completely, the STOP button will flash. Also, when performing recording to an unused or full-blank formatted DVD-RW disc, more time may be required until STOP is completed.

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.

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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.

2 Automatic Recording

RS-422A or IEEE1394 interface protocols can be used to control an external VTR and perform automated recording.

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.

Recording

English

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

= [Preroll Time]

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

= [IN/OUT Point]

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 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] =

[Offset (Frame)]

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.

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

= [Record As]

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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.

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] = [IN/OUT Point]

Adding to EDL

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. The session from recording start to recording stop will be considered an independent title (clip). During recording, the playback video/audio signals are output, but when recording ends, the screen reverts to the Function Menu display.

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

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 “Disabled” (or “IEEE1394”). When the external VTR cannot be controlled (such as a VTR with only an LTC output), set settings to “Disabled” and start VTR playback manually from before the IN point to record according to the entered time-code. 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.

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

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Eject Setting

The operation performed at time of eject can be set using the [Eject Setting] command on the SETUP section’s [Operation] = [Control Setting] menu. When set to “Eject”, the disc will be ejected immediately without finalization even during recording. When set to “Finalize&Eject”, when the eject command is received from an external controller at the remote control (RS-422A/IEEE1394), the disc will be finalized, and then ejected. Also, when using the front panel controls to eject a disc, if the drive for the EJECT button pressed is the same as the drive selected with the DRIVE SELECT button, a dialog box will appear asking whether you wish to finalize the disc.

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.

Note:

When recording to DVD, if the unit is left in the recording standby mode for 1 hour or more, the unit will automatically switch to STOP mode to prevent damage to the system.

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.

English

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL]

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)”.

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

= [Command]

When selecting the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL] command, the items entered on the edit list

cannot be edited (changing order, deleting). 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.

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

(example 1)

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

(example 2)

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The constructed edit list can be saved with a name (*.edl) created with the [Auto Capture] = [EDL Save] command on the APP section. Also, a saved edit list can be selected and loaded with the [Auto Capture] = [EDL Load/Delete] = [Load] command. To delete an edit list, using the [Auto Capture] = [EDL Load/

Delete] = [Delete] command on the APP section.

APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL Load/Delete]

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

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

Note 1:

Edit lists can be composed outside of the recorder and imported (see page 72 “Inporting Image Data,

Edit Lists”). Note 2:

If [EDL] is used when target drive is set to HDD, initialize and finalize commands are ignored.

Recording to DVD Discs

Data can be recorded on an unused or not finalized DVD-R or DVD-RW disc. A finalized DVD-RW disc must be initialized or finalization must be canceled before reuse.

1 Disc initialization

Use the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Initialize] command to initialize DVD-RW discs. Select “Quick Format” or “Full Blank” (all previously recorded material is erased). “Full Blank” takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

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Initialize confirmation dialog

Initialize progress bar (appears during initialization)

2 Canceling finalization

Finalization can be canceled by selecting the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Unfinalize] command. The PRV-LX10 can only canceling finalization discs that it has been finalized on the PRV-LX10 or PRVLX1. Finalization cannot be canceled for two drives simultaneously.

Note:

The DVD menu information is lost when a disc is canceled finalization. When a disc has been canceled Finalization, use the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] command to set the DVD menu again.

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EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Unfinalize] = [Unfinalize]

Unfinalize confirmation dialog

Recording

Note 2:

Discs removed before finalization cannot be played back and used for making additional recordings on home recorders other than the PRV-LX10.

Note 3:

Discs recorded on home recorders other than the PRV-LX10 that are not finalized cannot be played back or used for additional recordings on the PRVLX10.

7 Notes for Simultaneous Recording on Two

Drives

÷ Two discs removed simultaneously from each

drive before finalization can be reloaded for simultaneous additional recording.

÷ Reselecting a drive makes it possible to cancel

simultaneous recording and continue recording on one drive. Simultaneous recording cannot be resumed after this. Menus, chapter names and clip names can be edited after selecting one drive. Note that resuming a simultaneous recording after this will delete all edited data.

÷ Finalized discs that are canceled finalization

cannot be used for simultaneous recording.

7 Precautions When Saving Data to Hard Disk

Removing a disc before finalization when a recording is made both to a DVD disc and the hard disk (see page 35), the data recorded until the disc is removed remains on the hard disk. A new project is automatically created when this disc is reinserted and additional data that is recorded is saved to this project. Thus data recorded prior to removal and data recorded after reinsertion is saved to different projects.

English

Unfinalize progress bar (appears during unfinalization)

3 Removing a disc before finalization

A recorded DVD-R/RW disc can be removed before finalization. A disc that has not been finalized can be loaded again for playing or additional recording. However, it must be finalized to enable playback on another DVD player.

Note 1:

Removing a recorded DVD disc whether finalized or not finalized deletes the DVD menu settings, clip name and chapter name settings. Edit DVD menu settings, titles and chapter names prior to finalization.

4 Finalizing discs

A DVD disc must be finalized using the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Finalize] command to complete the recording of a DVD disc. The DVD menu is recorded on the disc at finalization depending on made settings.

Note:

In the event the EJECT button is pressed during the recording stop mode, if the [Operation]

Setting] section has been set to “Eject”, the disc will be ejected without finalizing. In the case of “Finalize&Eject”, if the drive for the EJECT button pressed is the same as the drive selected with the DRIVE SELECT button, a dialog box will appear asking whether you wish to finalize the disc. Discs which have not yet been finalized cannot be played on other DVD players.

[Eject Setting] command on the SET UP

[Control

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EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Finalize]

Finalize confirmation dialog

selected titles exceed 4400 MB, reduce the number of titles (see “Title Order Edit” on page 65) or reduce clip size (see “Title Trimming” on page 63). The disc cannot be removed until the Make Disc process is completed.

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

Use the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make Image] command to create image files.

The [Target Image] will display in the initial condition the “project name” + the three-character “.img” extension. If the image file name is changed, the image file name will remain the same even if the project name is subsequently changed. For characters supported in file names see the section

“About File Names” on page 94.

Note:

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

Finalize progress bar (appears during finalization)

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. Use the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make Disc] command to create discs. Use the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make Disc] = [Target] command to select the drive “DVD1”, “DVD2” or “DVD1&2” for recording. A disc can record a maximum of 4400 MB (approx. 4.3 GB (1GB = 1024 MB). When the total volume of the

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

Note:

When [Finalize], [Make Disc] and [Make Image] commands are executed, a DVD-Video is created with the menu set in DVD Menu.

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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. 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. The remote control unit’s RETURN button.

button performs the same function as the

English

STATUS section = [Drive]

STOP

PAUSEDISPLAY

SUBTITLE PREV

TOP

ENTER

456

CLEAR

010

DXX2527

PLAY

STEP

RETURN

TITLE/CHP

FRM/TIME

STOP

REPEAT

RPT A-B

AUDIO SCAN

ANGLE

SETUP

Playback control bar

Drive indicators

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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.

Basic Operations

7 Operations on the Menu Screen

Some DVD-Video discs are equipped with menu (selection screen) functions. To select desired titles from the menu, use the PRV-LX10’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.

TOP

button.

button is pressed, the menu screen

PAUSEDISPLAY

ENTER

CLEAR

STEP

PLAY

RETURN

TITLE/CHP

FRM/TIME

STOP

REPEAT

RPT A-B

AUDIO SCAN

SUBTITLE PREV

ANGLE

TOP

SETUP

456

010

7 To advance to the next chapter/title

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

button; the playback will 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

button once to return to 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 the main unit’s SCAN/SKIP FWD button or the remote control unit’s

SCAN

button depressed. Release the button when you find the desired location. While the button is depressed, the scan speed will increase at set intervals, reaching 192x normal speed. If the remote control unit’s

SCAN

button is pressed and released, fast forward will continue. The scan speed will change depending on the number of times the button is pressed. Speed can be changed up to 96x normal, after which time the speed drops to 6x. When you find the desired location, press the

PLAY

button.

7 Fast Reverse

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

SCAN

button depressed. Release the button when you find the desired location. While the button is depressed, the reverse scan speed will increase at set intervals, reaching 192x normal speed. If the remote control unit’s

SCAN

button is pressed and released, fast reverse will continue. The scan speed will change depending on the number of times the button is pressed. Speed can be changed up to 96x normal, after which time the speed drops to 6x. When you find the desired location, press the

PLAY

button.

Note:

Depending on the disc used, the actual scan speed may be different from the displayed speed. The speed may be slower particularly when using angle playback.

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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

[Chapter Search]

1. Press

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

button twice.

in order.

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 3.

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]

FRM/TIME

1. During playback, press the

Alternately, press the

TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME

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:

= 7 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]

STEP

Press the

Each time the advance by one frame. Each time the

button.

STEP

button is pressed, playback will

STEP

button is pressed, playback will

reverse by one frame.

Note:

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

button.

button three times.

= 3 =

STEP

PAUSE

button.

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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:

1/1 slow playback is not supported on DVD-Video discs.

Note 5:

When performing reverse slow-motion playback with progressive output (NTSC only), the speed cannot be changed.

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.

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

button.

CLEAR

PLAY

button.

Note:

The repeat playback function cannot be used on discs 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. Such discs are marked by the angle mark (

) on the

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.

7 Operations with a Wheel Mouse

When using a mouse with center wheel control, frame advance, pause, fast forward and fast reverse can be performed.

[Press the Wheel]

The unit will enter standby mode. If the unit is already in the standby mode, standby mode will be released.

[Rotate the Wheel Toward You]

When the wheel is rotated forward during standby mode, the playback will be advanced by individual frames. During other playback modes, fast forward will begin. If the wheel is rotated more, the scan speed can be changed. The speed can be increased to 96x normal, after which time it drops to 6x.

[Rotate the Wheel Away from You]

When the wheel is rotated backwards during standby mode, the playback will be reversed by individual frames. During other playback modes, fast reverse will begin. If the wheel is rotated more, the scan speed can be changed. The speed can be increased to 96x normal, after which time it drops to 6x.

Note:

Depending on the disc used, the actual scan speed may be different from the displayed speed. The speed may be slower particularly when using angle playback.

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button and select

[Playback]

[Playback] =

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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 60-324 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 60-324 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 TV system, the video rate and the audio encoding format, as shown in the following table (min:sec).

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

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

NTSC

L-PCM

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

Dolby Digital

5:24 5:10 4:54 4:40 4:26 4:12 3:58 3:44 3:30 3:20 3:12 3:02 2:54 2:44 2:36 2:26 2:18 2:10 2:00 1:52 1:42 1:34 1:30 1:26 1:22 1:16 1:12 1:08 1:04 1:00 1:00 1:00

PAL

L-PCM

2:58 2:54 2:50 2:44 2:40 2:34 2:30 2:24 2:18 2:14 2:10 2:06 2:02 1:56 1:52 1:48 1:42 1:38 1:32 1:28 1:22 1:16 1:14 1:10 1:08 1:04 1:02 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 10 seconds.

English

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Other Playback Settings

The Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Playback] commands can be used to input default setups for playback on the PRV-LX10. 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.

Note:

When Still video mode is set to Field, menu messages will not appear clearly since only one field of image data is output.

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.

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.

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SET UP section = [Playback] = [Audio]

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7 Audio Language Setting [Language] = [Audio]

English / Japanese / Others->Next Menu

Use to set the audio language to English,

(Note)

Japanese, or Other

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

English / Japanese / Others->Next Menu

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

(Note)

Other

7 DVD Menu Language Selection

[Language] =[DVD Menu] English / Japanese / Others->Next Menu

Use to set the DVD-Video menu language to

(Note)

English, Japanese, or Other

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Language]

Note:

When [Others->Next Menu] is selected as the language, input the code number from the

“Language Code List” on page 99.

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Language]

= Inputting Language Code

(Note)

7 Subtitle Display

[Language] =[Subtitle Display] ON / OFF

Use to select whether subtitles are displayed or not. However, some discs may require a specified method turning subtitles ON/OFF, in which case the operation performed here may not operate.

English

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Language]

= [DVD Menu]

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Language]

= [Subtitle Display]

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7 Parental Management Level

[Others] = [Parental Level] 1-8, off

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-LX10 to a value lower than the disc’s level, the viewing of such discs can be restricted. When “off” is selected, playback will be performed without any restriction.

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Others]

= [Parental Level]

7 Country Code

[Other] = [Country Code] us / jp / Others->Next Menu

Use to select the parental management country code. This allows the parental management level to be set separately for different countries.

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Others]

= [Country Code] = Inputting Country Code

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:

Source Monitor/Decorder Out

Background Color: Black/Blue

(Note1)

DV OUT: Enabled

/Disabled

∞ For more information regarding settings for

composite output, see page 32, “Composite Video/Audio RCA Output”.

∞ For more information about TV monitor image

selection in the idling condition, see page 32,

“Background Color”.

SET UP section = [Playback] = [Others]

= [Country Code]

Note:

If [Others->Next Menu] is selected for country code, input the country code number manually (see “Country Code List” on page 100).

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

Note 1:

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.”

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External Sync Function

The PRV-LX10 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 TV monitor’s image. When the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Settings] = [DV OUT] command is set to

“Enabled”, [External Sync] is automatically set to “Disabled”. Thereafter, even if [DV OUT] is

returned to the “Disabled” setting, external sync will remain off, so manual resetting is required.

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.

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

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.

English

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

= [Test Signal]

First unit Final UnitSecond Unit

...

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

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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 only possible during idling.

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 PRVLX10, with the result that some image distortion may occur. If such distortion is observed during progressive scan playback, set the PRV-LX10’s output to interlaced.

Note 5:

Progressive is supported during NTSC output only.

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DVD Menu Editing

This unit is equipped with a number of DVD menu layouts that are selected with the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] command, and associated with a recorded image for convenient production of DVD-Video discs. The constructed menu will be the same TV system (NTSC or PAL) as that currently selected. Opening clip and idle clip can be set only for HDD projects. A total of 1GB (about 10 minutes at highest rate) can be set. However, even if the same clip is selected, the total will be computed as separate clips. The DVD menu data set here is reflected in [Make Disc], [Make Image] and [Finalize] command.

Also, by using the save to default menu and read commands, the menu data for the currently selected project can be saved to the default DVD menu, or read from the default DVD menu. The default DVD menu is always used for new projects. A standard menu can be registered as the default DVD menu for efficient production of DVD discs without having to edit menus each time. The preview and disc emulation functions can be used to confirm the contents before burning a DVD disc. Also, if the playback mode is field playback, output will be for one field only, and menu characters may not appear correctly.

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, to add no menu, or a title & chapter menu. Regarding the title and chapter menus: when a title is selected on the title menu, that title’s chapter menu will be displayed. In this case, depending on the design, a button may be added to the chapter menu for direct access to the title menu. However, if only one chapter exists within the title, no chapter menu will be created.

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

= [Menu Type]

English

Font Selection

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

to select fonts for DVD menus.

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

= [Font]

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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 layout 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, but when the recording has already been made, the Function Menu’s EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [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 allocate the selected image as a thumbnail to a corresponding button, press the control bar’s SAVE button. If the CANCEL button is pressed, the image is deselected and the screen returns to the Function

Menu.

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

= [Design Select]

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

= [Thumbnail]

Thumbnail extraction screen

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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 No text

When “Name” is selected, the name of the clip (chapter) allocated to each title will be applied. The name can be changed during title editing (see page 62, “Title Editing / Chapter Editing”).

Selecting Opening Clip

Using the [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd] = [Introduction Clip] command on the Function Menu’s EDIT section, you can select the first clip to be played when a disc is inserted. Also, on the [User Operation] command, you can select operation restrictions during playback; if “Disabled” is selected, all operations during playback of the opening clip are disabled. If “Enabled” is selected, the ENTER button is enabled. The actual operation performed when the ENTER button is pressed during playback of the opening clip can be selected with the [Post Cmd] command.

Note 1:

The opening clip must be set to the same TV system as that on the menu.

Note 2:

The type of audio must be the same for both opening clip and idle clip.

Note 3:

An opening clip can be set only for HDD projects.

English

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

= [Button Text]

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

= [Introduction Clip]

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

= [User Operation]

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Setting an Idle Clip

An idle clip (a clip played automatically after a specified waiting time from the menu display mode) can be set by using the [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd] = [Idle Clip] command on the EDIT section of the Function Menu. The clip is played repeatedly until the ENTER key is pressed to return to the menu display. The waiting time can be set with the [Waiting Time] command.

Note 1:

The idle clip must be set to the same TV system as that on the menu.

Note 2:

The type of audio must be the same for both idle clip and opening clip.

Note 3:

An opening clip can be set only for HDD projects.

This item is reflected to [Make Disc], [Make Image] and [Finalize] command regardless of “No Menu” on DVD menu type selection.

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

= [First Play PGC]

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

= [Idle Clip]

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

= [Waiting Time]

Setting Navigation Commands

Using the [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd] = [First Play PGC] command on the Function Menu’s EDIT section, you can set the first play setting for a DVD-Video disc (when opening clip is set, whether opening post command is set to “Stop”, “Title” or “Menu”).

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

= [Post Cmd]

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, next title or repeat title.

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

= [Title Post Cmd]

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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).

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

to select HDD Library

layout remains the same even when the background image is changed.

Note:

The color of characters for titles and other items used on menus are fixed for each design style. As a result, if the background image is changed, foreground characters may become difficult to see onscreen. Likewise, choice of design may make menu buttons invisible or difficult to see. Use the preview or disc emulation functions to confirm the appearance.

English

Using EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu

Modification] = [Background]

to select Title Picture

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 (clip) 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). Note that the button

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

= [Image]

Background image extraction screen

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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 or the disc emulation 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] = [Select Color] command allows

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

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]

Deleting and Initializing Menu Library

Use the EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Del/Init Library] command to delete menu layouts and

background images that are no longer needed from the libraries. The [Initialize] command resets the menu layout and background images in respective library to their factory defaults regardless of [Type] or [Design Select] settings.

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

= [Select Color]

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EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Del/Init Library]

Note:

The [Delete] command cannot be used to delete menu layouts and background images set using the default menu. But, the [Initialize] command resets default menus to their factory defaults and deletes all imported data.

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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

English

DVD menu preview image

DVD Disc Emulation

Performs same playback as DVD disc, with DVD menu, title and all other editing results added.

Executing Preview command on

EDIT section = [DVD Menu]

Progress bar during preview display

Executing Disc Emulation command on

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

Load / Save to Default Menu

When the Load button is pressed from the EDIT section’s [DVD Menu] = [Menu Setting] command, the menu data is loaded from the default DVD menu to the currently selected project. Pressing the Save button causes menu data to be saved to the default DVD menu.

Executing Load command on

EDIT section = [DVD Menu]= [Menu Setting]

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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, clip dividing, 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/ Del] 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 1:

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

Note 2:

The clip name can contain up to 32 one-byte characters.

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 1:

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

Note 2:

The chapter name can contain up to 32 one-byte characters.

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

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

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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]

Trimming Start

Play Title / Chapter

Trimming End Point

OSD during Trimming

Play Time

Total Title Time

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.

Note 1:

IN/OUT points can be set only at the beginning of a group of pictures (GOP; in 15 frame units (NTSC), 12 frame units (PAL)).

Trimming edit allows you to save the edited result either to the original clip or to a new clip. The size of a new clip that can be selected for trimming is limited by hard disk size. When saving by overwriting previous files, clips up to “4.7GB + HDD available space” can be created. The symbol “+” is prefixed to the clip name when saved to a new clip. If, as a result of affixing the “+”, the clip name exceeds 32 single-byte characters, the final character of the name will automatically be deleted so as to keep the name within the 32character limit. If the pre-edit clip was saved as a title, the post-edit clip will be entered as the title instead. If the pre-edit clip was not saved as a title, the post-edit clip will not be saved as a title. If required, add a title as described in “Title Order

Edit” on page 65.

English

Trimming edit screen

Trimming edit confirmation dialog

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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

Play 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.

Dividing Clips

Using the [Title] = [Target Clip] command in the Function Menu’s EDIT section, select the clip you wish to divide, then use the “Go To Video” on the EDIT section = [Title] = [Editing] = [Divide Clip]

command to divide the selected clip.

Chapter Edit Point

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Total Title Time

OSD during Chapter Edit

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

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Title Editing / Chapter Editing

While playing back the selected clip, use the SELECT button on the displayed control bar to designate the point at which you wish to divide the clip. Clip division will begin when the SAVE button is pressed, and when completed, the display will return to the Function Menu. If the CANCEL button is pressed instead, the clip division will be canceled and the display will return to the Function Menu. When beginning the division, you may select whether to overwrite the divided clip, or save it as a new clip. When dividing a clip, the hard disk drive must have available space exceeding the size of the clip before division. When a clip is divided, a “1-” and “2-” will be affixed to the heads of the clip names. If, as a result of affixing the numeral (“1-”, etc.), the clip name exceeds 32 single-byte characters, the final character of the name will automatically be deleted so as to keep the name within the 32-character limit. Following division, if the pre-edit clip was recorded as a title, the divided clip will replace it; if the pre-edit clip was not recorded as a title, the post-edit clip will not be recorded as a title. A clip cannot be divided if the disc already holds 99 titles. If necessary, use the “Title Order Edit” command (see next section) to delete unnecessary titles before adding new titles.

Clip Divide Point

Play Title / Chapter

OSD during Clip divide

Play Time

Total Title Time

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.

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.

English

Clip divide

Note 1:

The division point can be set only at the head of a group of pictures (GOP) (NTSC=15, PAL=12 frame units).

Note 2:

Once divided, a clip cannot be rejoined.

Executing the Disc Emulation command on EDIT

section = [Title]

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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 Disc] command. By using the EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Make Disc] = [Target] command, the destination drive used for the recording is designated as “DVD1”, “DVD2” or “DVD1&2”. Discs cannot be removed until the [Make Disc] processing has been completed. The volume label given to the DVD disc will be the same as the project name. Use the [Make Image] command for creating image files on the hard disk (see “Recording from HDD to

DVD” on page 44).

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

Executing the Make 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. It is possible to include both PAL and NTSC clips within a single project. In order to discriminate the different modes, an [P] or [N] is affixed to the head of list displays containing clips, or projects containing clips, that differ from the currently selected TV system. This display is used only for discriminating the two kinds, however, and is not reflected in the actual file names (during menu creation, etc.).

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

English

[N] project exists on the STATUS section’s [Project] menu

[N] clip exists on the EDIT section’s [Title]

= [Target Clip] = [Edit To (HDD)] menu

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.

Changing project name on EDIT section

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

Note 1:

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

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]

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Project Editing

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.

Note 2:

EDIT section = [Project] = [Copy Project]

= [Copy To]

Copying Clips

Use the EDIT section = [Project] = [Copy Clip] command to copy clip in project specified by [Source Drive] command to currently selected project.

“HDD”, “DVD1” and “DVD2” can be selected.

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

= [Record to]

Copying a Project

Using the EDIT section = [Project] = [Copy Project] command, the currently selected project

can be copied to a new project. The project name that automatically appears in the

EDIT Section’s [Project] = [Copy Project] = [Copy To] command will be affixed with a numeral to

distinguish it from the current default project (for example, “cX” + current project name, where the “X” is a numeral). When the project copy command is executed, the copied project name appear with the automatically changed numeral. However, this automatically processing will not be performed if the project name has been changed.

Note:

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

Using EDIT section = [Project] = [Copy Clip] =

[Source Drive] for selecting drives

Executing Copy command on EDIT section

= [Project] = [Copy Clip]

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The copied clip will be appended to the end of the project. You can choose whether to record the copied clip as the title. However, if 99 titles have already been recorded, the clip cannot be recorded as another title. An asterisk “*” will be appended to the front of the name of the copied clip. If the addition of “*” makes the clip name 33 onebyte characters or longer, the last characters are automatically truncated.

Note :

When “DVD1” or “DVD2” is selected as [Source] during copying clip, the content is not updated when a disc is inserted. Select the drive using [Source] again after disc insertion.

Renaming a Clip

Using the [Project] = [Rename Clip] command on the EDIT Section, the clip name of the currently selected project can be changed. The clip name entered here will be reflected on the text for buttons when the DVD menu type is made the title menu. In fact, the number of characters that can be embedded in the menu will differ depending on the design. Also, depending on the design, excessive characters may be omitted. Always use the preview function to confirm results.

If the clip has a size exceeding 1 Gbyte, it will be output as multiple files. The actually output file names will be the name set with [VOB Name] command, followed by consecutive number + extension (vob). (Example: expt000_001.vob)

Note:

Do not use the FTP during recording since the system may become unstable.

English

Executing Export command on EDIT section

= [Project] = [Export]

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.

Using EDIT section = [Project] = [Rename clip] = [Clip 3]

Exporting VOB Files

Using the [Project] = [Export] command on the EDIT Section, clips within the currently selected

project can be exported and saved as a VOB file with an individualizing name. The file name can be input using the [VOB Name] command, and saved in the vob folder accessible via FTP. The [VOB Name] command provides the default file name “exptXXX”; each time the command is executed, the number (XXX) is incremented. However, this automatic operation is not supported if [VOB Name] is edited.

EDIT section = [Project] = [Delete]

Note 1:

A project that is currently being edited cannot be erased.

Note 2:

Projects with protected clips cannot be deleted (see page 67).

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Disc Duplication

This unit provides a function for duplicating discs. Disc-to-disc duplication can be performed by connecting another DVD drive. This function can be done on a single drive by creating an image file from a disc and using this file to create a new disc. Image files imported via FTP (uploading) can also be used to create discs (uploaded image files are saved to the imagefiles folder). See page 72 for information on FTP connection.

Note 1:

Copyright protected content cannot be duplicated or used to create image files. The copying of copyrighted materials requires the permission of the copyright holder and neighboring rights holder. Failure to obtain the permission of each rights holder can be punished by law. Pioneer accepts no liability whatever for problems arising between the user of this device and any rights holder.

Note 2:

The time required for disc duplication and creating image files depend on disc read/write performance.

Disc-to-disc Duplication

Use the Function Menu’s APP section = [Cpy/ Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy] = [Source] command to

specify the disc to be copied and the [Destination] command to specify the destination disc when duplicating discs.

Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy]

to select Destination

Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy]

to execute copying

Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy]

to select Source

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Creating Image Files from a Disc

Use the Function Menu’s APP section = [Cpy/ Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Image Copy] = [Source]

command to specify the disc to be used in creating an image file. Use the [Input Image Name] command to enter the file name. The file is saved under the entered file name to the imagefiles folder, a folder that can be accessed via FTP. The disc cannot be removed until the image file has been created.

Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] =

[Disc Image Copy] to select Source

Creating Discs from Image Files

Use the Function Menu’s APP section = [Cpy/ Impt/Bkup] = [Image Copy/Del] = [Source]

command to specify image file to be copied and use the [Destination] command to specify the disc to write the file to. The [Source] command displays all the files saved in the imagefiles folder (a folder accessed using FTP).

Note:

Image files that are 4.7 GB or larger cannot be copied to disc.

English

Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] =

[Image Copy/Del] to create a disc from an image file

Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Image Copy]

= [Input Image Name] to enter a file name

Note 1:

For characters usable in the names of image files, see section “About File Names” (page 94).

Note 2:

When the [Input Image Name] command is used, it automatically displays a default name that does not equal duplicate an already existing file name (example: dscXXXXX.img, where the “X” represent numbers). When file creation is executed, the new file name will be displayed with the numerals automatically modified. However, once an image file name has been changed, it cannot be handled by automatic processing.

Deleting Image Files from a Hard Disk

Use the Function Menu’s APP section = [Cpy/ Impt/Bkup] = [Image Copy/Del] = [Source]

command to specify the disc whose image files are to be deleted. The [Source] command displays all the files saved in the imagefiles folder (a folder accessed using FTP).

Note:

Formatting a hard disk (see “HDD Tools” on page

31) deletes all image files on the disk.

Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] =

[Image Copy/Del] to delete image files

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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 menu library for use as DVD menu layout images and DVD menu background images. Edit list 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 [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Menu Import] = [Source] command; the files to be added to the menu 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.

Using APP section

APP section = [

= [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] =

[Type] to select background image

Cpy/Impt/Bkup

= [Source]

[Menu Import]

] = [Menu Import]

Note 1:

When importing image data or edit lists, if “DVD1” or “DVD2” is selected as the [Source], the contents [Source File] will not be imported merely by inserting the disc. The drive must be selected once again from [Source] after the disc is inserted in the drive.

Note 2:

Importing a file with the same name as a file already on the disk overwrites the existing file.

Note 3:

Characters usable in import file names are limited to single-byte alphanumerics, plus periods (.) and underscore characters (_) only.

Note 4:

Place the files that are to be imported in the top directory (root directory) when a disc is used for importing. Files placed in a directory other than the top directory are not imported.

Note 5:

Do not use the FTP during recording since the system may become unstable.

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[Source File]

[Cpy/Impt/Bkup]

to select import file

[Menu Import]

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Select the “ALL” to import all files.

Importing Image Data, Edit Lists

Using APP section

APP section

= [Type] to select layout image

= [Cpy/Impt/Bkup

[Cpy/Impt/Bkup]

[Source File]

] = [Menu Import]

[Menu Import]

APP section = [

Cpy/Impt/Bkup

= [Source File]

] = [EDL Import]

DVD menu layout image files are added to the DVD menu layout library 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 Library] command. Edit list files are stored in the EDL library selected with the APP section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL

Load/Delete] = [Load] command.

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.

English

APP section = [

Cpy/Impt/Bkup

[Source]

] = [Menu Import] =

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Edit List File Format

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

Header: PIONEER-DVDRec-EDL 002 ENCODING=XXX 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.

Use a single-byte space (0x20) or tab (0x09) between [PIONEER-DVDRec-EDL] and [002]. Alternately, a carriage return character (0x0A, 0x0D0A, 0x0D) may also be used.

The message ENCODING=XXX indicates the character encoding, and may be omitted.

The “XXX” represented here supports utf8, eucJP, Shift-JIS, and JIS7. If the command is omitted, utf8 will be used as default encoding.

■ 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.

■ 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 Parameter

NNN WAI Comment

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

If a comment is input, the comment will appear in the wait dialog.

If the comment is separated by a tab (0x09), it will appear split into two lines at the point of the tab.

■ Designating the Encoding Parameter Number Operation Type Parameter 1 Parameter 2

NNN SET Rate Filter

Rate is R:n (n= 1-32)

Filter is F:n (n= 0-16)

This setting will continue to be reflected after EDL execution.

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■ Designating a Title Name Number Operation Type Parameter 1

NNN T-N Title name

The title name will be reflected in the title currently being recorded, or a previously recorded title.

■ Designating a Chapter Name

Number Operation Type Parameter 1

NNN C-N Chapter name

The chapter name will be reflected in the name of the chapter currently being recorded.

Note 1: If [EDL] is used when target drive is set to HDD, initialize and finalize commands are ignored.

Note 2:

The header may also use [PIONEER-DVDRec-EDL001] version.

Edit List Example

English

PIONEER-DVDRec-EDL 002 ENCODING=utf8 Explanation

001 INI .......... DVD-RW disc initialization

002 SET R:16 F:2 .......... Rate 16, filter 2 setting

002 REC 01:00:00:00 01:10:00:00 STOP .......... Title 1 recording

002 T-N Title1 .......... Title 1 name setting

002 C-N Chapter1-1 .......... Chapter 1 name setting

002 CHP 01:05:00:00 .......... Title 1 chapter 2 setting

002 C-N Chapter1-2 .......... Chapter 2 name setting

002 WAI Please insert Tape2 .......... Wait

003 SET R:32 F:0 .......... Rate 32, filter 0 setting

003 REC 01:20:00:00 01:30:00:00 PAUSE .......... Title 2 recording

003 T-N Title2 .......... Title 2 name setting

003 C-N Chapter2-1 .......... Chapter 1 name setting

003 CHP 01:25:00:00 .......... Title 2 chapter 2 setting

003 C-N Chapter2-2 .......... Chapter 2 name setting

004 REC 01:40:00:00 01:50:00:00 PAUSE .......... Record as continuation of title 2

004 CHP 01:45:00:00 .......... Title 2 chapter 3 setting

004 C-N Chapter2-3 .......... Chapter 3 name setting

005 REC 02:00:00:00 02:10:00:00 STOP .......... Record as continuation of title 2

005 CHP 02:00:00:00 .......... Title 2 chapter 4 setting

005 C-N Chapter2-4 .......... Chapter 4 name setting

006 FNL .......... Finalize execute

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Backing Up/Restoring USB HDDs

Projects, image files, menu libraries, EDL data and System settings on the internal hard disk (HDD) can be backed up on an external hard disk (USB HDD) and data backed up on the external hard disk can be restored to the internal hard disk. Projects and other data backed up on the USB HDD can be deleted to free up space on the hard disk

Note 1:

To prevent failure during backing up or restoring data, avoid simultaneous use of FTP and the USB HDD during these processes.

Note 2:

Use the [System] = [HDD Tools] = [Target Drive] command to specify the USB HDD and check free disk space. Since disk space is calculated using the formula

1 GB = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes, actual disk space is somewhat less than the indicated figure. However, space on unformatted USB HDD is indicated as [ – – GB].

Note 3:

The time required for backing up and restoring depends on the amount of data on the hard disk. As a rule, it takes about 3 minutes for 1 GB of data. However, the state of the connection between the unit and the USB HDD may slow down the process.

(Note 2)

Backing Up

Use the APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup] command to back up data. Use the [Type] and [Target] commands to select the data types and files to be backed up and press the Backup button to start. Select “ALL” on [Target] command to

process all files.

APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup] = [Type]

Connecting a USB HDD

Turn off the unit and make sure it is in standby mode before connecting the USB HDD. Turn on the USB HDD and the unit.

Note 1:

Unit operation may become unstable when the USB HDD is connected or disconnected during unit operation. To ensure stable operation, do not connect or disconnect the USB connectors during unit operation.

Note 2:

Do not connect two or more USB HDDs to the unit.

Formatting

A new USB HDD must be formatted before use. Note that also USB HDDs labeled “Formatted” must be formatted before use. See “HDD Tools” on page 31 for information on how to format and check a USB HDD.

Note:

Formatting deletes all data on a USB HDD.

APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup] = [Target]

Executing Backup command on APP section =

[Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup]

Note:

Data backed up on the hard disk may be corrupted if the USB HDD is damaged. Save important data to DVD-R/RW as DVD-Video disc.

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Restoring

Use the APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Restore/Del] command to restore data. Use the [Type] and [Target] commands to select the data types and files to be restored and press the Restore button to start. Select “ALL” on [Target] command to process all files.

Executing Restore command on APP section

[Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Restore/Del]

Deleting Backup Data

Use the APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Restore/Del] command to delete backup data. Use the [Type] and [Target] commands to select the data types and files to be deleted and press the Delete button to start. Select “ALL” on [Target] command to process all files.

Note:

The Delete and Format functions provided with the unit do not allow you to completely delete all data on a hard disk. Thus discarding or transferring a USB HDD to a third party when hard disk data has been deleted using these functions runs the risk of placing backed up image data into the wrong hands. To prevent such a risk, use commercially available software to wipe the disk clean or request a dealer to do so. Consult your USB HDD manufacturer for details.

Removing a USB HDD

Turn off the unit and make sure it is in standby mode before disconnecting and turning off the USB HDD.

Note:

Never disconnect the USB cable, turn off the USB HDD or turn off the main power switch on the rear panel of the unit during backing up, restoring or deleting data as this may not only leave invalid data on the disc, but damage the hard disk. Invalid data can only be removed by formatting the disc.

Backing up and Restoring System Settings

A number of the items settable on the Function Menu can be backed on a hard disk drive connected

to a USB port. The backed up settings can also be uploaded from a USB HDD to use in restoring previous settings. The items supported for backup and restore are listed on the “Function Menu

Table” (page 80).

English

Executing Delete command on APP section

[Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Restore/Del]

Note:

The default menu settings for the [DVD Menu] items are backed up and restored.

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Recording Time

7 Recording time with Dolby Digital (DVD, Hard Disk)

Video

Recording time (time: min)(*1)

level

DVD

rate

disc

32 0:58 22:45 9.900 9.644 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

31 1:01 23:53 9.426 9.169 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

30 1:06 25:44 8.750 8.494 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

29 1:10 27:35 8.164 7.908 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

28 1:16 29:26 7.652 7.396 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

27 1:21 31:17 7.200 6.944 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

26 1:25 33:08 6.798 6.542 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

25 1:30 35:00 6.438 6.182 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

24 1:35 36:51 6.115 5.859 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

23 1:40 38:42 5.822 5.566 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

22 1:45 40:34 5.556 5.300 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

21 1:54 44:17 5.090 4.834 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

20 2:04 48:00 4.696 4.440 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

19 2:14 51:47 4.358 4.102 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

18 2:23 55:28 4.066 3.810 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

17 2:33 59:13 3.810 3.554 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

16 2:43 62:58 3.583 3.327 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

15 2:52 66:43 3.383 3.127 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

14 3:02 70:28 3.203 2.947 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

13 3:12 74:14 3.041 2.785 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

12 3:22 78:00 2.895 2.639 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

11 3:31 81:46 2.762 2.506 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

10 3:41 85:33 2.640 2.384 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

9 3:51 89:20 2.529 2.273 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

8 4:06 95:01 2.378 2.122 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

7 4:21 100:00 (100:43) (*2) 2.244 1.988 256 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

6 4:35 100:00 (106:26) (*2) 2.124 1.868 256 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

5 4:50 100:00 (112:09) (*2) 2.018 1.760 256 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

4 5:05 100:00 (117:53) (*2) 1.919 1.663 256 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

3 5:20 100:00 (123:38) (*2) 1.830 1.574 256 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

2 5:35 100:00 (129:24) (*2) 1.748 1.492 256 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

1 5:50 100:00 (135:10) (*2) 1.675 1.419 256 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

Hard disk

Total

(Mbps)

Transfer rate

Video

(Mbps)

Dolby Digital

Audio (Kbps)

Video resolution

NTSC PAL

(*3)

Audio sampling

frequency

*1 Recording time is only an approximate value and depends on hard disk and DVD disc size. *2 The maximum recording time (maximum continuous recording time) for a clip (Rec – Stop) is 100 hours.

(Figures in brackets indicate approximate recording times.)

*3 During DV recording, the video resolution is 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL) and audio encoding is

limited to Dolby Digital.

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7 Recording time with Linear PCM (DVD, Hard Disk)

Video

Dolby Digital

Audio

(Kbps)

Video resolution

NTSC PAL

Audio sampling

frequency

Video

Recording time (time: min)(*1)

level

DVD

rate

disc

32 1:02 23:59 9.444 7.908 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

31 1:02 23:59 9.444 7.908 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

30 1:02 23:59 9.444 7.908 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

29 1:02 23:59 9.444 7.908 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

28 1:05 25:22 8.932 7.396 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

27 1:09 26:44 8.480 6.944 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

26 1:12 28:04 8.078 6.542 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

25 1:16 29:23 7.718 6.182 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

24 1:19 30:41 7.395 5.859 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

23 1:22 31:58 7.102 5.566 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

22 1:26 33:13 6.836 5.300 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

21 1:32 35:41 6.370 4.834 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

20 1:38 38:03 5.978 4.440 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

19 1:44 40:22 5.638 4.102 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

18 1:50 42:36 5.346 3.810 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

17 1:56 44:47 5.090 3.554 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

16 2:01 46:53 4.863 3.327 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

15 2:06 48:56 4.663 3.127 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

14 2:12 50:56 4.483 2.947 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

13 2:17 52:52 4.321 2.785 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

12 2:21 54:45 4.175 2.639 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

11 2:26 56:35 4.042 2.506 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

10 2:31 58:22 3.920 2.384 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

9 2:34 60:06 3.809 2.273 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

8 2:42 62:37 3.658 2.122 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

7 2:48 65:03 3.524 1.988 1536 720x480 720x576 16bit, 48kHz

6 2:54 67:23 3.404 1.868 1536 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

5 3:00 69:38 3.296 1.760 1536 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

4 3:06 71:48 3.199 1.663 1536 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

3 3:11 73:54 3.110 1.574 1536 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

2 3:16 75:55 3.028 1.492 1536 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

1 3:21 77.52 2.955 1.419 1536 352x240 352x288 16bit, 48kHz

Hard disk

Total

(Mbps)

Transfer rate

(Mbps)

English

*1 Recording time is only an approximate value and depends on hard disk and DVD disc size.

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Function Menu Table

EDIT DVD Menu Menu Setting

Menu Type/Font

Menu Design

Menu Modification

Navigation Cmd

Menu Edit to

Menu TV System

Menu Type

Font

Design Select

Thumbnail

Button Text

Background

Image

Disc Name

Select Color

Active Color

Introduction Clip

-User Operation

First Play PGC

Post Cmd

Title Post Cmd

Idle Clip

-Waiting Time

Selected Project at top menu

NTSC

PAL

Title Menu

Chapter Menu

No Menu

Title & Chapter

Helvetica

Times

Courier

Select Button Layout

Go To Video

Number / Name

Number

Name

Disabled

Default

HDD Library

Title Picture

Default

Select Picture

Go To Video

(Text Edit)

Default

11 colors List

Default

11 colors List

Disabled

Clip List

Disabled

Enabled

Stop

Title

Stop

Return to Menu

Next Title

Repeat Title

Disabled

Clip List

4min 3min 2min 1min

30sec

Display object for DVD menu editing.

Display currently set TV mode.

Select DVD menu type.

Select character font for DVD menu.

Select menu design including button type.

Set thumbnail for posting to button.

Select character format for button text.

No characters are used for menus when “Disabled” is selected.

Select background type when

changing background image.

Select background image.

Input characters for input to DVD menu.

Set color select.

Set active color.

Set opening clip.

Set user operations for opening clip

playback.

Sets operations after DVD player

begins playback or opening clip

playback.

Set action after title playback.

Sets clip for playback on idle screen.

Sets time until beginning idle clip

playback.

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Function Menu Table

EDIT

DVD Menu

Project

Title

Del/Init Library

Record/Name

Copy Project

Copy Clip

Rename Clip

Export

Delete

Target Clip

Info/Rename

Chapter

Editing

Type

Design Select

Name

Protect

Record to

Num of Clips

Num of Titles

Last Modified Date

Total Capacity

Copy To

Source Drive

Copy From

Clip

Clip1

Clip2

Clip3

Clip4

Clip5

Clip

VOB Name

Delete

Edit To (HDD)

Name

Total Time

Capacity

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Trimming Clip

Chapter Points

Divide Clip

Background

Layout

Select Background or Layout

Selected Project at top menu

Disabled

Enabled

DVD Only

DVD&HDD

2002.05.23 00:00:00

1234MB

(Text Edit)

HDD

DVD1

DVD2

Project List

Clip List

(Text Edit)

Clip List

(Text Edit)

Project List except current project

Clip List

(Text Edit)

xx:xx:xx

xxxxxMB

(Text Edit)

Go To Video

Select type to delete.

Select library to delete and press the Delete button to delete it.

Display name of currently selected project.

Prevent erasure of clips in projects.

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.

Copy project to new project.

Select the copy source.

Select project source for copy.

Select clip for copying.

Set clip name.

Attach file name to clip and export.

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 the chapter point in a clip.

Divide clip into two files.

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Function Menu Table

EDIT

APP

Title

DVD Disc

Auto Capture

Cpy/Impt/Bkup

Title Selection

Finalize

Initialize

Unfinalize

Make Disc

Make Image

IN/OUT Point

Chapter Point

EDL Command

EDL

EDL Load/Delete

EDL Save

Disc Copy

Disc Image Copy

Clip 1

Clip 2

Clip 3

Clip 4

Clip 5

Finalize

Initialize

Unfinalize

Target

Target Image

Preroll Time

Offset(Frame)

Record As

IN/OUT Point

Chapter Point

Command

IN/OUT Point 1

IN/OUT Point 2

IN/OUT Point 3

IN/OUT Point 4

IN/OUT Point 5

Load

Delete

Save To

Source

Destination

Source

Input Image Name

CLEAR/ALL CLEAR/UP/DOWN/ CLIP LIST

Selected Drive

Quick Format

Full Blank

Selected Drive

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1&2

File Name Input

1 - 5 - 10 Seconds

0 -- 17 -- 30 Frame

Title(Stop)

Chapter(Pause)

Pause

(Time Code Setting)[Mark]

Finalize

Initialize

Wait

CLEAR/ALL CLEAR/UP/DOWN

EDL List

File Name Input

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1

DVD2

File Name Input

Display the clip with the assigned title and edit in order.

DVD finalize.

Use Quick Format to initialize DVDRW disc.

Erase all DVD-RW contents.

Canceling finalization of DVD-RW.

Select destination for recording selected project to disc and execute.

Enter the name for the selected project and create disc image file.

Set pre-roll time.

Set frame offset.

Select OUT point operation.

Set IN/OUT point.

Set chapter point.

Designate additional special command to EDL.

Perform editing of EDL.

Loads selected EDL.

Delete selected edit list.

Save EDL or save with new name.

Select copy source.

Select copy destination.

Select the copy source.

Enter the filename of the file to be created.

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Function Menu Table

APP

SET UP

Cpy/Impt/Bkup

System

Image Copy/Del

Menu Import

EDL Import

Backup

Restore/Del

System Settings

Source Image

Destination

Type

Source

Source File

Source

Source File

Backup To

Type

Target

Remaining Capacity

Restore From / Del

Type

Target

Remaining Capacity

Keyboard

File Name Input

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1&2

Background

Layout

Import Directory

DVD1

DVD2

ALL

xxxx.bmp

xxxx.jpg

Import Directory

DVD1

DVD2

ALL

xxxxxxxx

yyyyyyyy

USB HDD

Project

Image File

Menu Library

EDL

ALL

Project Name or File Name List

xxxxGB

USB HDD

Project

Image File

Menu Library

EDL

System Settings

ALL

Project Name or File Name List

xxxxGB

English(GB)

Français

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Svenska

Norsk

Belge

Select the copy source or the file to be deleted.

Select the destination of the file to be created.

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.

Select the destination of backup data (USB HDD).

Select backup type.

Select project or image file to back up.

Display free space on USB HDD.

Select source (USB HDD) to be restored or deleted.

Select type of restore or delete process.

Select project or image file to restore or delete.

Display free space on USB HDD.

Select keyboard type.

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Function Menu Table

SET UP System System Settings

F-Key Set 1-6

F-Key Set 7-12

Network

UPS Setting

Information

*1: During playback, initiates slow playback. *2: During playback, initiates slow reverse playback. *3: When PAL is selected as the TV system, automatically set to Component. *4: Disabled and reserved for future expansion. Performs no function and should not be set.

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Key Repeat Speed

Mouse

Mouse Speed

Time Zone

Date(mm/dd/yyyy)

Time(hh:mm:ss)

F-Key Enable

F10

F11

F12

Network

DHCP/Manual

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Mac Adress

Model

Shutdown Delay

System Version

Power-On Time

HDD Access

Drive 1(R/W)

Drive 2(R/W)

Service Info

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

DV Out VIN(Composite) VIN(S-Video) VIN(Beta) ( VIN(SMPTE) (*3) IN(DV) AIN(RCA) AIN(XLR) Menu Top Menu Return Repeat Repeat A-B Audio Angle Subtitle Title/Chp/Time Time Search >10 TV System Reserved ( Reserved ( Reserved ( Reserved (

Not Set Display Function Drive Select Function/Back Preview REC Play Pause Stop Scan Fwd Scan Rev Skip Fwd Skip Rev Slow Fwd ( Slow Rev ( Step Fwd Step Rev Local/Remote Composite out Finalize Initialize Unfinalize Make Disc EDL Rec

OFF

DHCP

Manual

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

Disabled

APC Smart-UPS 500

APC Smart-UPS 750

30 seconds

60 seconds

Application Ver / OS Ver

Total Hours

Read/Write Time

HDD Smart/PCI Error

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.

Display MAC address.

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.

Display Smart information on hard disk or information on internal PCI bus.

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SET UP System

Operation

Recording

HDD Tools

Control Settings

Video Settings

HDD Recording

Info Language

Video/Audio

*5: Displayed only when USB HDD is connected. *6: Displayed only when [V Input] is set to “DV”. *7: Playback begins about 5 seconds after pressing the PLAY button on front panel/remote

control unit.

*8: Not displayed when TV system is set to PAL.

Target Drive

Remaining Capacity

Control

Port

Time Code

Eject Settings

External Sync

OSD

Composite Out

Background Color

DV OUT

Test Signal

Time Shift PLAY

Language

Video Encode Rate

Video Filter(NR)

Audio Encode

Audio Level

Aspect

Setup Level (*8)

HDD

USB HDD (*5)

xxxxGB

Local

Remote

RS-422A

Disabled

IEEE1394 (*6)

RS-422A

LTC

IEEE1394 (*6)

Eject

Finalize & Eject

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Source Monitor

Decoder Out

Black

Blue

Enabled

Disabled

Start

Enabled

Disabled

English(GB)

Français

Deutsch

Español

Svenska

32 Levels Setting

16 Levels Setting

Dolby Digital

LPCM

(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

Format and confirm operation of data area of HDD.

Display hard disk or USB HDD free space.

Switch external control.

Select external control port.

Select time code input.

Select Eject command operation.

Select external sync signal for playback.

Enable/disable OSD display.

Enable/disable input pass-through for composite/RCA output.

Select background image during idling.

Enable/disable DV connector output. When enabled, outputs during playback only. (*7)

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.

Set audio level.

Select video aspect ratio.

Select setup level.

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Function Menu Table

SET UP Recording

Playback

Others

Video

Audio

Language

Others

Auto Chapter

REC Button

Aspect

Still Mode

Dolby Digital OUT

DTS OUT

96 kHz PCM OUT

MPEG OUT

Audio

Subtitle

DVD Menu

Subtitle Display

Parental Level

Country Code

Manual

3 min

5 min

10 min

15 min

30 min

60 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->Next Menu

English

Japanese

Others->Next Menu

English

Japanese

Others->Next Menu

OFF

1 - 8, off

Others->Next Menu

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.

Select subtitle ON/OFF.

Set parental level.

Set country code for parental

management.

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Function Menu Table

STATUS Display currently selected recording

Drive

Project

V Input

A Input

TV System

HDD

DVD1

DVD2

HDD

DVD1

DVD2

DVD1&2

[new]h03mmdd_xx

Project List

Composite

S-Video

Component(Beta)(*9)

Component(SMPTE)(*9)

SDI(*10)

RCA

XLR

SDI(*10)

AES/EBU(*10)

PAL

NTSC

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

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.

Switch TV system setting.

Display number of projects on hard disk.

Display remaining available space on hard disk.

Display drive disc loading condition. (r) indicates recordable DVD; (f) indicates DVD-RW has been finalized.

DVD-RW indicates RW disc requiring initialization. DVD indicates ROM disc or DVD-R has been finalized.

English

*9 When TV system is PAL, combined under [Component]. *10 Displayed only when SDI/AES EBU input port is installed.

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Shortcut Key Information

Shortcut key Function

Ctrl + P Play

Ctrl + L Pause

Ctrl + S Stop

Ctrl + N Scan Fwd

Ctrl + B Scan Rev

Ctrl + Shift + N Skip Fwd

Ctrl + Shift + B Skip Rev

Ctrl + . > Step Fwd

Ctrl + , < Step Rev

Ctrl + Shift + . > Slow Fwd (During playback, initiates slow playback.)

Ctrl + Shift + , < Slow Rev (During playback, initiates slow reverse playback.)

Ctrl + M Top menu

Ctrl + T Frame time

Ctrl + C Search

Ctrl + F Finalize

Ctrl + I Initialize

Ctrl + W Make disc

Ctrl + U Unfinalize

Ctrl + E DVD1 Eject

Ctrl + Shift + E DVD2 Eject

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Message Display

7 Messages displayed in dialogue box during Function Menu operations

Item

TV System

Network

Text entry

HDD format

HDD check

USB HDD format, check

USB HDD format

Eject

Initialize

Finalize

Copy

Switch TV System

After 10 seconds, TV System will return to previous mode.

Network Error, Check Connection.

Network Settings Error.

Input Parameter Error.

Delete All User Data?

Please eject a disc from drive, before formatting HDD.

Start File System Check?

No USB HDD.

Format USB HDD(******)

Do you finalize the disc to allow playback on other players?

This is not a DVD-RW disc.

There is no disc.

This disc has been finalized. Reinitialize to record.

Disc initialization failed.

There is video recording data in this disc.

The disc needs to be finalized.

Cannot be finalized.

There is no disc.

The size of menu is too large.

Disc finalization failed.

The disc needs to be initialized.

Target is not ready or illegal disc.

Source is not ready or illegal disc.

There is no disc.

This is not a blank disc.

Not enough space to copy.

Not enough space in HDD.

The disc contains data.

The disc needs to be finalized.

No Image File(HDD) exists.

Copy disc failed.

Message

Comment

Switches TV system mode. When [OK] is pressed, TV system is switched temporarily.

When [OK] is pressed, TV system setting is maintained. Either press [Cancel] or wait 10 seconds to return to former setting.

Check Ethernet cable connection.

There is something the matter with the network. Check that the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address are correct.

The entered value is outside the range. Enter the correct value.

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

The hard disk cannot be formatted when there is a disc in the drive. Eject the disc and try again.

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

The USB HDD cannot be recognized.

Appears when USB HDD formatting starts. Delete all data on a USB HDD.

When [Finalize] is pressed, the disc is finalized and then ejected. If [Eject] is pressed, the disc is ejected without being finalized.

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.

DVD disc initialization failed. A disc fault may have occurred.

Press the Initialize button to initialize the 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.

DVD disc finalization failed. A disc fault may have occurred. Since the DVD-Video was not finalized, playback may not be possible on some players.

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

Check target disc.

Check the copy source. A copyrighted DVD disc or a DVD-RW disc with CPRM cannot be selected as a copy source.

No disc has been loaded. Insert a disc.

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

The target disc lacks sufficient open capacity to copy.

Not enough free space on the hard disk to store copied data.

Not a blank or initialized disc.

Copy source disc must be finalized.

No image file on the hard disk.

Disc copying failed. A disc fault may have occurred.

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Message Display

Item

Copy

Import

Export

Menu Preview

Emulation

PROJECT-Record/Name

PROJECT-Delete

PROJECT-Copy

PROJECT-CopyClip

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Message

This will overwrite any existing copied image.

Invalid target file name.

Copy Data failed.

No file to import.

Do you really want to overwrite *****

Does it overwrite all files when the same file exists ?

Import failed.

Do you want to export?

The file *** exists. Now, do you want to overwrite?

Please input a VOB name.

There is no HDD space to export.

No disc in drive.

There is no title.

This disc is not supported.

There is no title in this project.

Do you want to save Current Menu to Default Menu?

Do you want to load Default Menu to Current Menu?

The number of titles is over 99.

The size of menu is too large.

Data size is over 4.7GBytes.

Menu not specified for preview.

Data size is over 4.7GBytes.

The size of menu is too large.

Current TV System differs from a menu clip TV System.

Different audio encoding formats can’t exist in intro and idle clips.

The same file exists.

No target project is selected.

This PROJECT is proected.

Cannot delete new project.

Enter new project name.

No target clip is selected.

Is this clip to be added as a title?

Comment

This operation will overwrite hard disk image files.

See “About File Names” (page 94).

Attempt to copy data failed.

No import files.

The ***** file is overwritten.

All files with the same name are overwritten. Select “No” do display a dialog when there are files with the same name.

Failed to import data. Either try again, or check original data.

VOB file export confirmation querry.

Continuing this operation will overwrite (erase) this file.

Input the desired VOB file name.

Check your remaining hard disk drive space.

No disc is in drive. Insert a disc.

No selectable title exists.

This disc contains no selectable title.

This project has no titles, so no thumbnails can be selected.

Press [Yes] to copy menu data.

Current project already contains 99 titles. A DVD-Video disc can hold a maximum of 99 titles. Use the Title Editing [Title Selection] command to reduce the number of titles.

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

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 Title editing [Title Selection] command to reduce the number of titles, or use trimming editing to shorten the length of titles.

The current TV system mode must be the same as that of the menu clip.

The menu clips must have the same audio type.

A project with the same name exists. Enter another name.

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

The selected project has been protected and cannot be deleted.

A new project cannot be deleted.

To copy a project, enter a project name.

Select a clip for copying.

Confirm whether you wish to add the copied clip as a title or not.

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Message Display

Item

PROJECT

Make Disc

Make Image

Trimming

Divide

Initialize Library

Delete Library

Message

Not enough space in HDD.

Data size is over 4.7GBytes.

The size of menu is too large.

There is no disc.

This is not a blank disc.

The disc needs to be initialized.

This is an illegal disc.

There is no title.

The number of titles is over 99.

Make disc failed.

Current TV System differs from a menu clip TV System.

Different audio encoding formats can’t exist in intro and idle clips.

Invalid target file name.

Not enough space in HDD.

Do you want to update or create a new clip ?

This VOB can't be trimmed.

New clip can’t be created unless duration is under HH:MM

Please cut clip less than HH:MM

New clip can’t be created. Clips should be less than 255.

Do you want to update or create a new clip?

This VOB can’t be divided.

There is no remaining capacity. New clip can’t be created.

There is no remaining capacity. This VOB can’t be divided.

There are too many clips. Over 255 clips can’t be created.

The number of titles is 99. This VOB can’t be divided.

The number of clips is 255. This VOB can’t be divided.

Do you really want to Initialize?

Default Layout/Background can’t be deleted.

Please select Layout/Background before delete.

Do you really want to delete ******

Comment

No free space left on the hard disk. Delete projects no longer needed to provide enough space for recording.

The current project title capacity exceeds 4.7 GB. 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.

99 titles already exist. A DVD-Video disc can hold a maximum of 99 titles.

Disc could not be created. A disc fault may have occurred.

The current TV system mode must be the same as that of the menu clip.

The menu clips must have the same audio type.

See “About File Names” (page 94).

The hard disk does not have sufficient empty space to create the file.

Select whether to save the edited data to a new file or to overwrite the original file.

This VOB cannot be trimmed.

Not enough space on the hard disk to save as a separate item to disk. Overwriting is possible. The item can be saved separately if trimming time is HH:MM or less.

Not enough space on the hard disk for trimming. Trimming is possible if trimming time is HH:MM or less.

Too many clips already exist, so cannot create a new one. To save new clip, reduce the number of existing clips.

Confirm whether you wish to overwrite edited results or create a new clip.

This VOB cannot be divided.

The hard disk has insufficient space to create a new clip. Can only overwrite previous clip.

The hard disk has insufficient space to allow division of the clip.

Too many clips already exist, so cannot create a new one.

Too many titles already exist, so cannot divide the VOB.

Too many clips already exist, so cannot divide the VOB.

Initializes library. This deletes imported libraries.

Layouts and background images set in the default menu cannot be deleted.

Select layout/background image to delete.

The ****** file will be deleted.

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Message Display

Item

Backup / Restore

Delete

Unfinalize

Message

Cannot restore the current project.

Do you really want to overwrite *****

Does it overwrite all files when the same file exists ?

Not enough space in HDD.

Backup failed.

Restore failed.

There is saved parameter file. Do you want to overwrite?

Do you really want to restore system settings.

This PROJECT is protected.

No data to restore.

Illegal data to restore.

Load error.

Delete failed.

Menu Data is lost after unfinalization.

Cannot be unfinalized.

Disc unfinalization failed.

Comment

Restore was attempted for the current project. A current project cannot be restored.

The ****** file is overwritten.

All files with the same name are overwritten. Select “No” do display a dialog when there are files with the same name.

No free space left on the hard disk. Free up space on the internal hard disk or USB HDD.

The backup attempt failed. Either try again, or check for problems on the USB hard disk.

The restore attempt failed. Either try again, or check for problems on the USB hard disk.

This parameter has already been set. Press [Yes ] if you wish to overwrite the previous setting.

Press [Yes] to overwrite (erase) present system settings.

The target project has been set to protect against erasure, so cannot overwrite restore.

No data exists to restore.

The data to be restored is faulty.

The data to be restored could not be loaded successfully.

Failed attempt to delete. Either try again or check for problems on the USB hard disk.

The DVD menu information is lost when a disc is canceled finalization.

Finalization cannot be undone. (Finalization on discs other than DVD-RW discs created on the PRV-LX10 cannot be undone.)

Failed attempt to unfinalize the disc. Disc may have problems.

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

REC

Item

HDD_CAPA is not enough.

DVD_CAPA is not enough.

This disc is not writable.

There is no disc.

The number of titles is 99.

No SDI_V Input.

No SDI_A Input.

No AES/EBU Input.

No DV Input.

Copy Protection

ENCODER ERROR********

DRIVE ERROR******

The number of clips is 255.

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.

An encode error occurred. Reboot the system.(******** indicates the error code.)

A drive error occurred. A drive fault may have occurred.

There are 255 project clips. The maximum number of clips in a project is 255.

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Message Display

REC

IN-OUT REC

EDL REC

Item

Message

Cannot record to different condition discs.

No Video Input.

Confirm TV system of the video input.

Stopped automatically from Rec-Pause for the system protection.

Stopped automatically because of no HDD remaining caoacity.

Stopped automatically because of no DVD remaining capacity.

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

VTR(RS-422A) is not connected.

VTR(DV) is not connected.

Stop operation is needed to finish IN/OUT recording.

EDLFILE OPEN ERROR

Invalid target file name.

Do you really want to load EDL: ******

Do you really want to delete EDL: ******

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

EDLFILE ERROR: line ** Syntax error 09

EDLFILE ERROR: line ** Syntax error 10

Comment

Simultaneous recording to two discs is possible only if they contain identical data.

No video input is connected. Check inputs.

Check input signal’s TV system mode and mode set on Function Menu.

When recording to DVD, REC-Pause is automatically switched to STOP after 1 hour, to preserve system components.

Insufficient remaining space on HDD, so stopped recording automatically.

Insufficient remaining space on DVD, so stopped recording automatically.

An IN-OUT REC cannot be performed within 1 sec from IN point to OUT point.

VTR (RS-422A) is not connected. Check also VTR settings.

VTR (DV) is not connected. Check also VTR settings.

Previous auto capture is in pause mode. To end the auto capture, press the STOP button or execute “Record As Title (Stop) ” auto capture for recording stop.

Failed attempt to load EDL file. File is either too big (max. 2MB), or file may be damaged.

EDL file name is incorrect. See “About File Names” (Page

94).

Confirm loading of EDL file.

Confirm deletion of EDL file.

Repair EDL file.

EDL file version *** is not supported.

EDL file error Final REC must end with STOP command.

EDL file error No command after the number.

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

EDL file error REC cannot be performed after FNL.

EDL file error Designate CHP after REC. CHP, T-N, C-N cannot be designated after WAI, INI, FNL or SET.

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

EDL file error Command not defined.

EDL file error OUT Point must be larger than IN Point + 1 sec.

EDL file error SET must be designated before REC-PAUSE.

EDL file error TimeCode, Rate, Filter values are out of range.

English

¶ “line**” indicates the line number in the EDL file. The EDL file begins with a single line header. Headers are omitted on

lists displayed with the Function Menu’s APP Section = [Auto Capture] = [EDL] command, with the result that the error line number in that case is displayed as “line**–1”.

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Message Display

EDL REC

Item

Total title num is over 99.

Total clip num is over 255.

More than 25f is carried out as 24f.

Message

Comment

A DVD-Video disc can hold a maximum of 99 titles.

The maximum number of clips in a project is 255.

PAL has a frame rate of 24 fps. Check your entry.

7 Messages Displayed in the dialog/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 DISC (main unit display)

Temporarily change parental level?

No title in the project.

NO TITLE PROJECT (main unit display)

Message

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.

Attempt to view a title prohibited under parental management level. To playback title, press [YES]; to cancel playback, press [NO].

The current project has no playable titles.

About File Names

On this system, characters usable for file names are limited to single-byte alphanumerics, plus period (.) and underscore (_). Also, file names beginning with a period are prohibited. In the case of EDL files, the file extension “.edl” must be added.

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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 table, 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.

¶ Connect power cord to outlet. ¶ Check for proper connections. ¶ Change the video monitor or other input to the input connected to

the PRV-LX10.

¶ If a non-progressive-scan video monitor 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.

¶ Check your TV system mode setting. ¶ Insert the disc correctly in the disc table. ¶ Insert disc is with correct up-down orientation. ¶ 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. ¶ A disc created on the PRV-LX10 that contains many titles may

take dozens of seconds to recognize when loaded. The DISC indicator flashes and the disc recording and playback cannot be started during disc recognition.

¶ Confirm that the HDD/DVD have adequate remaining capacity. If

HDD 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.

¶ Check your TV system mode setting. ¶ 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 video monitor. If the setting cannot be made at the recorder, use your video monitor controls.

¶ When using components that output images encoded with

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

¶ This unit supports analog copy protection systems. Some discs

contain analog copy protection signals, and when such discs are played through a VTR, or recorded onto a VTR and then played back, the copy protection signals may make proper playback impossible. For these reasons, the PRV-LX10 should be connected directly to the video monitor as well as to other components.

¶ When discs recorded in video mode are to be played back on

other players, be sure to finalize them after recording (however, some discs may be unplayable on other players even after finalization).

Cause/Remedy

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Symptom

Image stops during playback, or commands are disabled.

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 a professional VTR is connected to this unit’s DV connectors, the appear cannot be viewed on a video monitor, or no sound is produced.

DVD playback images cannot be viewed on the screen of the professional VTR connected to the DV connectors, or no sound is produced.

An error occurred and data back up or restore operation from the USB HDD failed.

Cause/Remedy

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

¶ 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. ¶ Video monitors with wireless remote control functions may

malfunction when the PRV-LX10’s remote control unit is used. In such cases, separate the television monitor and the PRV-LX10.

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

occurs when the unit is turned on, previously input settings may be erased. Before disconnecting the power plug, always press the unit’s STANDBY/ON (POWER) button and wait until the display’s [POWER-OFF] display disappears, then set the rear panel’s power switch to OFF.

¶ If video monitor 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.

¶ Connect this unit directly to the professional VTR. ¶ Check that the DV cable is connected properly. ¶

Turn on the power again to the professional VTR.

¶ Turn the power to the PRV-LX10 OFF then ON again. ¶ Connect this unit directly to the professional VTR. ¶ Check that the DV cable is connected properly. ¶ Try stopping playback and then starting it again. ¶

Turn on the power again to the professional VTR.

¶ Turn the power to the PRV-LX10 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.

¶ Set [DV OUT] to “Enabled”. ¶ Errors may in rare cases occur when used with FTP. Do not use

FTP during backup or restore operations.

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Symptom

During loading of DV, the screen stops, and controls are disabled.

Several seconds of noise occurs when inputting DV.

Recorded image has visible noise.

Cannot confirm USB HDD.

When inputting DV, video and audio are not synchronized, or input stops.

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.

¶ The screen may freeze and controls may fail to respond if the DV

link is disconnected. Hold the STANDBY/ON button depressed for 4 seconds or more to set to the standby mode, then turn on the power once again.

¶ Several seconds of noise may occur if the DV link is

disconnected. If the noise does not stop after several seconds, stop the recording and try reconnecting the DV cable, or reconnect the main unit's power cord.

¶ If the TV system setting is changed after beginning recording,

noise may be occur in the image.

¶ Use a hub supporting USB 2.0. ¶ This symptom may occur when the DV link is disrupted due to

attaching and detaching the cable, or due to electrostatic noise. Try recording/preview once more from the beginning.

Cause/Remedy

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Specifications

General:

Power rating: AC 220 V – 240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Maximum 1.0 A Power consumption during idling: 6.5 W Peak inrush current (Power on): 30 A Weight: 16.5 kg (36 lb 6 oz) External dimensions: 427 (W) x 179.5 (H) x 539.5 (D) mm (including projecting parts)

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

16-13/16 (W) x 7-1/16 (H) x 21-1/4 (D) in (including projecting parts)

English

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

HDD: VOB FILE

DVD-RW

Playback:

Playable discs: DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW (CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM are supported 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 (NTSC), 0.300 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω B-Y: 0.525/0.7 Vp-p selectable (NTSC), 0.525 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω (with 75% color bar) R-Y: 0.525/0.7 Vp-p selectable (NTSC), 0.525 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω (with 75% color bar)

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Specifications

Video Output:

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

Component: BNC x 3

S/N ratio: Composite/S-VIDEO(Y)/Component(Y): More than 60 dB (playback)

Audio input:

L, R: unbalanced: Pin jack x 2, 2 Vrms (0 dBfs), 22 kΩ (or more) CH1 (L), CH2 (R): balanced: XLR (female) x 2, +4 dBu, 600 Ω

Audio output:

L, R: unbalanced: Pin jack x 2, 2 Vrms (0 dBfs), 1.5 kΩ (or less)

Frequency response: 4 Hz to 22 kHz (DVD fs: 48 kHz) S/N ratio: More than 60 dB Distortion (THD+N): Less than 0.02 %

CH1 (L), CH2 (R): balanced: XLR (male) x 2, 0 dBu, 600 Ω load, low-impedance

Frequency response: 4 Hz to 22 kHz (DVD fs: 48 kHz) S/N ratio: More than 60 dB Distortion (THD+N): Less than 0.02 %

Digital: unbalanced: Pin jack x 1, 0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Y:1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.300 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω

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

External Sync Input:

BNC x 2, black burst, 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.300 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω (ON/OFF)

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 Operating Instructions: 1 Power cord: 1 Ferrite core: 1

¶ Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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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

English

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Country Code List

Country Code

Philippines ( ph ) 1608 Portugal ( pt ) 1620 Russian Federation ( ru ) 1821 Singapore ( sg ) 1907 Spain ( es ) 0519 Sweden ( se ) 1905 Switzerland ( ch ) 0308 Taiwan ( tw ) 2023 Thailand ( th ) 2008 United Kingdom ( gb ) 0702 USA ( us ) 2119 Argentina ( ar ) 0118 Australia ( au ) 0121 Austria ( at ) 0120 Belgium ( be ) 0205 Brazil ( br ) 0218 Canada ( ca ) 0301 Chile ( cl ) 0312 China ( cn ) 0314 Denmark ( dk ) 0411 Finland ( fi ) 0609 France ( fr ) 0618 Germany ( de ) 0405 Hong Kong ( hk ) 0811 India ( in ) 0914 Indonesia ( id ) 0904 Italy ( it ) 0920 Japan ( jp ) 1016 Korea, Republic of ( kr ) 1118 Malaysia ( my ) 1325 Mexico ( mx ) 1324 Netherlands ( nl ) 1412 New Zealand ( nz ) 1426 Norway ( no ) 1415 Pakistan ( pk ) 1611

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