WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. PRV-LX10 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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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. D3-4-2-1-8_A_En D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En PRV-LX10...
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 ...
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.
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Important recordings should not be left permanently on the HDD, but preserved as DVD- Video discs by means of DVD-R/RW recording. Pioneer disclaims any responsible for loss of recorded data or other collateral damage arising from any malfunction, including failure of the HDD at the end of its operating lifetime.
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.
* 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...
• 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. PRV-LX10...
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“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. PRV-LX10 Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Front right speaker...
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.
* 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. PRV-LX10 Video Monitor...
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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.
PREVIEW button DRIVE SELECT button STOP button (7) PRV-LX10 3 4 5 6 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.
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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.
ETHERNET connector MOUSE/KEYBOARD connectors VGA (GUI) connector UPS connector Expansion slot 1 Expansion slot 2 PRV-LX10 4 5 6 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.
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.
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.
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...
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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...
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Control bar is displayed. Control bar Press the FUNCTION button Move the mouse cursor over the FUNCTION button and click the mouse’s left button. Basic PRV-LX10 Operations 4 Access from the Keyboard by Assigning a Function key. STOP PLAY REPEAT DISPLAY...
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).
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∞ 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. PRV-LX10 Functions PRV-LX10...
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• 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.
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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.
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. PRV-LX10 OSD Page 1 OSD Page 2 Drive selected (Note 1)
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OSD during Recording (page 1) (Note 4) Playback title/chapter (Note 4) Recording title/chapter Audio input Remaining recording time OSD during Recording (page 2) Recording time (Note 2) Playback time (Note 3) Remaining HDD capacity Recording time (Note 4) Playback time PRV-LX10...
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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. PRV-LX10 Playback status Repeat display (Note 6) Remaining time in title / Total title time OSD during Playback (page 1)
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:...
SET UP section = [System] = [Network] = [DHCP/Manual] = [DHCP] SET UP section = [System] = [Network] = [DHCP/Manual] = [Manual] PRV-LX10 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.
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 PRV- LX10 has booted up, the shut-down operation may not occur properly.
RCA and headphones will be treated as “Decoder Out” (encode/decode output) video and audio signals. PRV-LX10 GUI Language Setting Use the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Info Language] = [Language] command to change 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. STATUS section = [TV System] Drive indicators PRV-LX10...
Note : TV system cannot be changed except when the unit is in the idle mode. PRV-LX10 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.
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] Recording PRV-LX10...
Note 2: Cannot be selected when “PAL” is selected as the TV system. PRV-LX10 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...
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. SET UP section = [Recording] = [Others] = [Auto Chapter] Recording PRV-LX10...
DV connector during use of the preview function. Executing Preview command on SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/Audio] PRV-LX10 Starting and Stopping Recording Recording can be started and stopped either manually or automatically.
(clip). During recording, the playback video/audio signals are output, but when recording ends, the screen reverts to the Function Menu display. PRV-LX10 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 =...
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 PRV- LX1. Finalization cannot be canceled for two drives simultaneously.
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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 PRV- LX10. 7 Notes for Simultaneous Recording on Two Drives ÷...
A disc can record a maximum of 4400 MB (approx. 4.3 GB (1GB = 1024 MB). When the total volume of the PRV-LX10 selected titles exceed 4400 MB, reduce the number of titles (see “Title Order Edit” on page 65) or reduce clip size (see “Title Trimming”...
During playback, controls on the front panel and remote control unit act to navigate the DVD in accordance with the disc’s commands. button performs the same function as the remote control unit’s RETURN button. Playback control bar Drive indicators PRV-LX10...
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...
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The frame advance function cannot be used on discs displaying the “Operation Inhibited” message. Playing Discs FRM/TIME button. TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME button three times. in order. SEARCH button. STEP PAUSE button. button. STEP button is pressed, playback will STEP button is pressed, playback will PRV-LX10...
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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 ( jacket. PRV-LX10 7 To Change the Subtitle Setting During STEP STEP button...
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.
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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. SET UP section = [Playback] = [Language] Playing Discs (Note) = [Subtitle Display] PRV-LX10...
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(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.
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.
PRV- LX10, 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.
EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design] = [Design Select] PRV-LX10 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...
DVD-Video disc (when opening clip is set, whether opening post command is set to “Stop”, “Title” or “Menu”). PRV-LX10 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] = [Menu Modification] = [Select Color] PRV-LX10 The EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Active Color] command allows you to change the display color that appears when each button is finalized.
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] PRV-LX10...
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. Trimming edit confirmation dialog PRV-LX10...
Total chapters Play Title / Chapter Chapter Edit Point Total Title Time OSD during Chapter Edit PRV-LX10 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.
DVD disc. Following playback, the screen returns to the Function Menu. When the FUNCTION button is pressed, the display returns to the Function Menu. Executing the Disc Emulation command on EDIT section = [Title] PRV-LX10...
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] PRV-LX10...
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] PRV-LX10...
Note: To input project names, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack. PRV-LX10 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.
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). PRV-LX10...
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.
(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 PRV-LX10...
Note 5: Do not use the FTP during recording since the system may become unstable. PRV-LX10 Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Menu Import] = [Type] to select background image APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Menu Import]...
DVD Menu Background Image File Format Support is currently available only for Windows Bitmap (.bmp) format and JPEG (.jpg) format files. APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Menu Import] = [Source] PRV-LX10...
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 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 PIONEER-DVDRec-EDL 002 ENCODING=utf8 001 INI...
31 for information on how to format and check a USB HDD. Note: Formatting deletes all data on a USB HDD. PRV-LX10 Backing Up Use the APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup] command to back up data. Use the [Type]...
USB HDD to use in restoring previous settings. The items supported for backup and restore are listed on the “Function Menu Table” (page 80). Note: The default menu settings for the [DVD Menu] items are backed up and restored. PRV-LX10...
*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. PRV-LX10 Dolby Digital Transfer rate Video resolution (*3)
Menu Design Menu Modification Navigation Cmd Note: Items in bold type are backed up and restored in the section “Backing up and Restoring System Settings” (page 77). PRV-LX10 Menu Edit to Selected Project at top menu Menu TV System NTSC...
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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. PRV-LX10...
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EDL Save Cpy/Impt/Bkup Disc Copy Disc Image Copy Note: Items in bold type are backed up and restored in the section “Backing up and Restoring System Settings” (page 77). PRV-LX10 Clip 1 CLEAR/ALL CLEAR/UP/DOWN/ CLIP LIST Clip 2 Clip 3...
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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. PRV-LX10...
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*4: Disabled and reserved for future expansion. Performs no function and should not be set. Note: Items in bold type are backed up and restored in the section “Backing up and Restoring System Settings” (page 77). PRV-LX10 Key Repeat Speed Slow...
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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. PRV-LX10...
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Playback Video Audio Language Others Note: Items in bold type are backed up and restored in the section “Backing up and Restoring System Settings” (page 77). PRV-LX10 Auto Chapter Manual 3 min 5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min...
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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. PRV-LX10...
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 PRV-LX10 Function...
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. Comment PRV-LX10...
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Enter new project name. PROJECT-CopyClip No target clip is selected. PROJECT-CopyClip Is this clip to be added as a title? PRV-LX10 Message This operation will overwrite hard disk image files. See “About File Names” (page 94). Attempt to copy data failed.
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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. Message Display Comment PRV-LX10...
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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. Message The hard disk drive has insufficient open capacity.
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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...
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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. PRV-LX10 Message A DVD-Video disc can hold a maximum of 99 titles.
¶ 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 ¶ Confirm that the HDD/DVD have adequate remaining capacity. If Can’t record.
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¶ Turn on the power again to the professional VTR. be viewed on a video monitor, ¶ Turn the power to the PRV-LX10 OFF then ON again. or no sound is produced. ¶ Connect this unit directly to the professional VTR.
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Operating Instructions: Power cord: Ferrite core: ¶ Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. PRV-LX10 BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω 4P mini DIN x 1 Y:1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.300 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω...
License. If necessary, the user may request the source code for this licensed software. In this event, please contact the Pioneer Europe NV Multimedia Division. Details of the GNU General Public License can be found at the GNU website (http://www.gnu.org).
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License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. PRV-LX10 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works.