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Pioneer PRV-LX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer PRV-LX1 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD recorder PRV-LX1 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 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. PRV-LX1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    (including amplifiers) that produce heat. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE D1-4-2-2_En PRV-LX1...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Other Playback Settings ... 50 External Sync Function ... 53 Other Functions ... 53 Regarding Progressive Scan Output ... 54 PRV-LX1 DVD Menu Editing ... 55 DVD Menu Type Selection ... 55 Font Selection ... 55 DVD Menu Selection ... 56 Thumbnail Selection ...

  • Page 5: Prv-Lx1

    When mounting the unit in a rack, avoid the effect of heat from amplifiers and other audio components by installing the PRV-LX1 as low as possible beneath the other components in a well-ventilated position in the rack.
  • Page 6 (see the appended “Air Filter Replacement Instructions and Precautions”). PRV-LX1 ∞ 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,...

  • Page 7: Cleaning The Pickup Lens

    ÷ 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. Precautions PRV-LX1...

  • Page 8: Recordable Discs

    ∞ CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be recorded on this unit. is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. PRV-LX1 Basic Information DVD Recording Modes Video Mode: ∞ The “video mode” employs the same recording format as commercially sold DVD video discs.

  • Page 9: Preparations For Use: Basic Information

    • 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-LX1...
  • Page 10 “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-LX1 Front left speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Sounds of explosions, footsteps of...

  • Page 11: Features

    (tapes) using professional component One of the PRV-LX1’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.

  • Page 12: Prv-Lx1

    By installing the optional SDI (optional) AES/EBU input board (PRA- BD11) in the unit’s expansion * (Must be purchased separately) slots, the PRV-LX1 can be Video in upgraded to support input of SDI video signals and SDI/AES EBU audio signals.
  • Page 13 (4X-SPEED) About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 15 minutes About 30 minutes About 15 minutes DVD-RW (2X-SPEED) About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes About 30 minutes PRV-LX1...

  • Page 14: Prv-Lx1

    DRIVE SELECT button PREVIEW button *1 A disc created on the 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.
  • Page 15 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. Names of Parts PRV-LX1...

  • Page 16: Prv-Lx1

    ETHERNET connector MOUSE/KEYBOARD connectors VGA (GUI) connector UPS connector Expansion slot 1 Expansion slot 2 PRV-LX1 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.

  • Page 17: Prv-Lx1

    ¶ 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). Names of Parts Name PRV-LX1...

  • Page 18: Prv-Lx1

    Video Clip Management and Disc Authoring Procedure When recording to either disc or hard disk drive (HDD), the PRV-LX1 manages the video recording clips by units of “project.” When creating a disc from clips recorded on HDD, this project unit is used to perform the disc recording.

  • Page 19: Prv-Lx1

    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. USB hub Keyboard/mouse PRV-LX1...
  • Page 20 (SET UP section = [Operation] = [Video Setting] = [Background Color]) 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. PRV-LX1 EDIT section APP section SET UP...

  • Page 21: Control Bar

    OSD display. Also, the new location of the control bar is preserved until the Function Menu is displayed. Basic Operations Function Menu appears when F1 key is pressed. (Note 6) changes . When the hand is displayed, it can PRV-LX1...

  • Page 22: Functions

    When connecting a UPS, please purchase the Smart-UPS 700VA (SU700NET) manufactured by AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORP. (APC). 7 Operation Settings • Use to make settings required when connecting the PRV-LX1 to other components, and to perform operation settings. 1 Control Setting: Settings required when connecting this unit to a source component (page 40).
  • Page 23 ∞ 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. Functions PRV-LX1...
  • Page 24 • DVD disc emulation allows you to check editing results before recording them on the hard disk. • Clips in projects on the hard disc, although discs created with the PRV-LX1 can be copied. • Clips in projects backed up on the USB HDD cannot be copied.
  • Page 25 ∞ 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. Functions PRV-LX1...

  • Page 26: Prv-Lx1

    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-LX1 OSD Page 1 OSD Page 2 Drive selected (Note 1)
  • Page 27 OSD during Recording (page 1) (Note 4) (Note 4) Playback title/chapter Recording title/chapter Audio input OSD during Recording (page 2) Recording time (Note 2) (Note 3) Playback time Remaining HDD capacity Recording time Playback time Remaining recording time (Note 4) PRV-LX1...
  • Page 28 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. PRV-LX1 Playback status Repeat display Playback speed display (Note 6) OSD during Playback (page 1)

  • Page 29: Prv-Lx1

    Ctrl and Shift keys to provide additional programming combinations. SET UP section = [System] = [F-Key Set 1-6] SET UP section = [System] = [F-Key Set 1-6] = F-key Enable setting SET UP section = [System] = [F-Key Set 1-6] = F1 setting PRV-LX1...

  • Page 30: Network

    SET UP section = [System] = [Network] = [DHCP/Manual] = [DHCP] SET UP section = [System] = [Network] = [DHCP/Manual] = [Manual] PRV-LX1 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.

  • Page 31: System Information

    When connecting the UPS to the PRV-LX1, be sure to disconnect the power to the PRV-LX1 first, and use the cord supplied with the UPS to connect the two units. If the connection is made after the PRV- LX1 has booted up, the shut-down operation may not occur properly.

  • Page 32: Prv-Lx1

    RCA and headphones will be treated as “Decoder Out” (encode/decode output) video and audio signals. PRV-LX1 GUI Language Setting Use the SET UP section = [Operation] = [Info Language] = [Language] command to change the...

  • Page 33: Prv-Lx1

    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-LX1...

  • Page 34: Prv-Lx1

    Note: TV system cannot be changed except when the unit is in the idle mode. PRV-LX1 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.

  • Page 35: Prv-Lx1

    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-LX1...

  • Page 36: Prv-Lx1

    Note 2: Cannot be selected when “PAL” is selected as the TV system. PRV-LX1 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...

  • Page 37: Prv-Lx1

    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-LX1...

  • Page 38: Prv-Lx1

    DV connector during use of the preview function. Executing Preview command on SET UP section = [Recording] = [Video/Audio] PRV-LX1 Starting and Stopping Recording Recording can be started and stopped either manually or automatically.
  • Page 39 ENTER button during recording. Offset (Frame) value ± 1 Frame ± 1 Frame ± 1 Frame APP section = [Auto Capture] = [IN/OUT Point] Recording = [Preroll Time] [Offset (Frame)] = [Record As] PRV-LX1...

  • Page 40: Prv-Lx1

    (clip). During recording, the playback video/audio signals are output, but when recording ends, the screen reverts to the Function Menu display. PRV-LX1 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 =...

  • Page 41: Eject Setting

    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. Recording PRV-LX1...

  • Page 42: Recording To Dvd Discs

    A finalized DVD-RW disc must be initialized or finalization must be canceled before reuse. Note: However, finalization of DVD-RW discs finalized using the initial PRV-LX1 version (prior to 1.12/1.02) cannot be canceled. See “System Information” on page 31 for information on how to check system version.
  • Page 43 PRV-LX1. Note 4: Discs recorded on home recorders other than the PRV-LX1 that are not finalized cannot be played back or used for additional recordings on the PRV-LX1. 7 Notes for Simultaneous Recording on Two Drives ÷...

  • Page 44: Recording From Hdd To Dvd

    A disc can record a maximum of 4400 MB (approx. 4.3 GB (1GB = 1024 MB). When the total volume of the PRV-LX1 selected titles exceed 4400 MB, reduce the number of titles (see “Title Order Edit” on page 65) or reduce clip size (see “Title Trimming”...

  • Page 45: Prv-Lx1

    If a mouse is installed, play can also be controlled from the playback control bar displayed by simultaneously pressing both buttons of the mouse. STATUS section = [Drive] (twin-DVD-drive model) Playback control bar Drive indicators PRV-LX1...

  • Page 46: Prv-Lx1

    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-LX1’s CURSOR button to select, and the ENTER button to confirm the selection. 7 To return to the menu screen during playback...
  • Page 47 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. PAUSE STEP button. STEP button. STEP button is pressed, playback will STEP button is pressed, playback will PRV-LX1...
  • Page 48 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-LX1 7 To Change the Subtitle Setting During STEP STEP button...

  • Page 49: Playback Monitoring During Recording

    1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 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 PRV-LX1...

  • Page 50: Prv-Lx1

    Other Playback Settings The Function Menu’s SET UP section = [Playback] commands can be used to input default setups for playback on the PRV-LX1. These setup values cannot be changed during playback. 7 Video Aspect Ratio [Video] = [Aspect] 4:3 (LB) / 4:3 (PS) / 16:9 Choose the aspect ratio setting in accordance with your television monitor.
  • Page 51 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 = Inputting Language Code (Note) = [Subtitle Display] PRV-LX1...
  • Page 52 (low-high). Such discs are so indicated on their jackets or labels. By setting the management level on the PRV-LX1 to a value lower than the disc’s level, the viewing of such discs can be restricted.

  • Page 53: Prv-Lx1

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

  • Page 54: Prv-Lx1

    PRV- LX1, with the result that some image distortion may occur. If such distortion is observed during progressive scan playback, set the PRV-LX1’s output to interlaced. Note 5: Progressive is supported during NTSC output only.

  • Page 55: Dvd Menu Editing

    Japanese and English text. EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Type/Font] = [Font] Note: Use the SET UP section = [Operation] = GUI Control] = [Language] command to select “Japanese” for entering Japanese text. PRV-LX1...

  • Page 56: Dvd Menu Selection

    EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Design] = [Design Select] PRV-LX1 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...

  • Page 57: Button Text

    Note 3: An opening clip can be set only for HDD projects. EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd] = [Introduction Clip] EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Navigation Cmd] = [User Operation] PRV-LX1...

  • Page 58: Setting An Idle Clip

    DVD-Video disc (when opening clip is set, whether opening post command is set to “Stop”, “Title” or “Menu”). PRV-LX1 This item is reflected to [Make Disc], [Make Image] and [Finalize] command regardless of “No Menu” on DVD menu type selection.

  • Page 59: Customizing The Dvd Menu

    Use the preview or disc emulation functions to confirm the appearance. Using EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Background] to select Title Picture EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Image] Background image extraction screen PRV-LX1...

  • Page 60: Deleting And Initializing Menu Library

    EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Select Color] PRV-LX1 The EDIT section = [DVD Menu] = [Menu Modification] = [Active Color] command allows you to change the display color that appears when each button is finalized.

  • Page 61: Dvd Menu Preview

    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-LX1...

  • Page 62: Title Editing / Chapter Editing

    EDIT section = [Title] = [Target Clip] = [Edit To (HDD)] EDIT section = [Title] = [Info/Rename/Del] PRV-LX1 Changing the selected clip’s name on EDIT section = [Title] = [Info/Rename] = [Name] Editing Chapter Names Individual names can be assigned to chapters...

  • Page 63: Title Trimming

    If required, add a title as described in “Title Order Edit” on page 65. Title Editing / Chapter Editing Trimming edit confirmation dialog PRV-LX1...

  • Page 64: Chapter Editing

    Total chapters Play Title / Chapter Chapter Edit Point OSD during Chapter Edit PRV-LX1 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.

  • Page 65: Title Order Edit

    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 Title Editing / Chapter Editing section = [Title] PRV-LX1...

  • Page 66: Recording To Dvd Disc

    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-LX1...

  • Page 67: Project Editing

    MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack. Note 2 : Japanese cannot be used in project names. 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-LX1...

  • Page 68: Copying A Project

    To input project names, connect a keyboard to the MOUSE/KEYBOARD USB jack. Note 2: Japanese cannot be used in project names. PRV-LX1 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.

  • Page 69: Renaming A Clip

    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). Project Editing PRV-LX1...

  • Page 70: Disc Duplication

    [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy] command is not available. Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy] to select Source PRV-LX1 Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy] to select Destination Using APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Disc Copy] to execute copying...

  • Page 71: Creating Image Files From A Disc

    (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-LX1...

  • Page 72: Importing Image Data, Edit Lists

    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.

  • Page 73: Dvd Menu Layout Image File Format

    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-LX1...

  • Page 74: Edit List File Format

    I Designating the Encoding Parameter Number Operation Type Rate is R:n (n= 1-32) Filter is F:n (n= 0-16) This setting will continue to be reflected after EDL execution. PRV-LX1 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 IN Point OUT Point Parameter 1 CHAPTER POINT...

  • Page 75: Edit List Example

    Title 2 chapter 2 setting Chapter 2 name setting Record as continuation of title 2 Title 2 chapter 3 setting chapter 3 name setting Record as continuation of title 2 Title 2 chapter 4 setting Chapter 4 name setting Finalize execute PRV-LX1...

  • Page 76: Backing Up/Restoring Usb Hdds

    31 for information on how to format and check a USB HDD. Note: Formatting deletes all data on a USB HDD. PRV-LX1 Backing Up Use the APP section = [Cpy/Impt/Bkup] = [Backup] command to back up data. Use the [Type]...

  • Page 77: Restoring

    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-LX1...

  • Page 78: Recording Time

    The maximum recording time (maximum continuous recording time) for a clip (Rec – Stop) is 100 hours. (Figures in brackets indicate approximate recording times.) During DV recording, the video resolution is 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL) and audio encoding is limited to Dolby Digital. PRV-LX1 Dolby Digital Transfer rate Total...
  • Page 79 720x576 16bit, 48kHz 720x576 16bit, 48kHz 720x576 16bit, 48kHz 720x576 16bit, 48kHz 720x576 16bit, 48kHz 720x576 16bit, 48kHz 720x576 16bit, 48kHz 352x288 16bit, 48kHz 352x288 16bit, 48kHz 352x288 16bit, 48kHz 352x288 16bit, 48kHz 352x288 16bit, 48kHz 352x288 16bit, 48kHz PRV-LX1...

  • Page 80: Function Menu Table

    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-LX1 Menu Edit to Selected Project at top menu Menu TV System NTSC...
  • Page 81 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-LX1...
  • Page 82 Cpy/Impt/Bkup Disc Copy Disc Image Copy Image Copy/Del Note: Items in bold type are backed up and restored in the section “Backing up and Restoring System Settings” (page 77). PRV-LX1 Clip 1 CLEAR/ALL CLEAR/UP/DOWN/ CLIP LIST Clip 2 Clip 3...
  • Page 83 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. Select key repeat speed. Select mouse type. Select mouse cursor movement speed. PRV-LX1...
  • Page 84 *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. *5: Displayed only when USB HDD is connected. PRV-LX1 Time Zone –12 to +13, City Name...
  • Page 85 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-LX1...
  • Page 86 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-LX1 Auto Chapter Manual 3 min 5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min...
  • Page 87 Display number of projects on hard disc. Display remaining available space on hard disc. Display drive disc loading condition. (r) indicates recordable DVD; (f) indicates DVD-RW has been finalized. DVD-RW indicates RW disc requiring initialization. DVD indicates ROM disc or DVD-R has been finalized. PRV-LX1...

  • Page 88: Shortcut Key Information

    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-LX1 Function...

  • Page 89: Message Display

    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-LX1...
  • Page 90 PROJECT-Delete Cannot delete new project. PROJECT-Copy Enter new project name. PROJECT-CopyClip No target clip is selected. PRV-LX1 Message This operation will overwrite hard disk image files. See “About File Names” (page 94). Attempt to copy data failed. No import files.
  • Page 91 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. Message Display Comment PRV-LX1...
  • Page 92 Finalization cannot be undone. (Finalization on discs other than DVD-RW discs created on the PRV-LX1 cannot be undone.) Failed attempt to unfinalize the disc. Disc may have problems. Message The hard disk drive has insufficient open capacity. Erase a project, to open enough space on the hard disk drive for the recording.
  • Page 93 TimeCode, Rate, Filter values are out of range. 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. Message Display Comment PRV-LX1...

  • Page 94: 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. PRV-LX1 Message This disc has a region code which cannot be played on this player.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    ¶ 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-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.
  • Page 96 ¶ Check that the DV cable is connected properly. ¶ Turn on the power again to the professional VTR. ¶ Turn the power to the PRV-LX1 OFF then ON again. ¶ Connect this unit directly to the professional VTR. ¶ Check that the DV cable is connected properly.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    DVD-R DVD-RW 13.5 MHz MPEG 48 kHz Dolby Digital and Linear PCM (non-compressed) About 1 – 6 hours About 23 – 100 hours DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW (CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM are supported for data read only) TROUBLESHOOTING Reference page PRV-LX1...
  • Page 98 Warranty: Operating Instructions: ¶ Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. PRV-LX1 BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω 4-pin mini DIN x 1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.265 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.300 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω...

  • Page 99: Language Code List

    Urdu ( ur ) 2118 Uzbek ( uz ) 2126 Vietnamese ( vi ) 2209 Volapük ( vo ) 2215 Wolof ( wo ) 2315 Xhosa ( xh ) 2408 Yoruba ( yo ) 2515 Zulu ( zu ) 2621 PRV-LX1...

  • Page 100: Country Code List

    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 PRV-LX1...

  • Page 101: Regarding The Gnu General Public License

    License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE AND MODIFICATION PRV-LX1...
  • Page 102 License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. PRV-LX1 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.
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