Pioneer PRV-LX10 manual

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    DVD recorder PRV-LX10 Operating Instructions[...]

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    2 PRV -LX10 En D3-4-2-1-1_En-A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to t[...]

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    3 PRV -LX10 En English 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 . CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher[...]

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    4 PRV -LX10 En Contents IMPORT ANT 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 .................................[...]

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    5 PRV -LX10 En English 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 obt[...]

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    6 PRV -LX10 En Precautions Data Protection in Event of Power Failure While operating this unit, if a power failure occurs, the main power switch is turned OFF , the power cord is disconnected, or other interruption in AC power occurs, the data recorded on the HDD and DVD may be lost. T o prevent such untoward occurrences, we recommend that this uni[...]

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    7 PRV -LX10 En English 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 so[...]

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    8 PRV -LX10 En 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 sympt[...]

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    9 PRV -LX10 En English 1: English (5.1ch Surround) 2: Spanish (2ch Surround) 1: English 2: Spanish Scope Size P AL/ NTSC 1 2 3 4 5 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. 1 A[...]

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    10 PRV -LX10 En Front left speaker Front right speaker Front left speaker Front right speaker Right surround speaker Left Surround speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Front right speaker Right surround speaker Left Surround speaker Center speaker Sub-woofer “ 0.1 ” refers to the specialized low-frequency sound of this channel. As a result[...]

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    11 PRV -LX10 En English General Features of the PR V -LX10 [Product Introduction] The PRV -LX10 is a DVD recorder developed by Pioneer for dedicated use in DVD-V ideo pr oduction. The broad range of interface supports built into the PRV -LX10 allows the input of professional mastering media (tapes) using professional component *1 video signals. One[...]

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    12 PRV -LX10 En Writer 1 Output Board (optional) Input Board (optional) Writer 2 Video Monitor Keyboard/mouse (USB connector) HDD (USB connector) Internal HDD REC monitor / GUI display Note: Note: Supported discs: DVD-R (general use), DVD-RW * (Must be purchased separately) At present, GUI is not output from the VGA (GUI) output connectors. * (Must[...]

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    13 PRV -LX10 En English 7 Regarding Recording T ime 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 T imes • W[...]

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    14 PRV -LX10 En No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Name ST ANDBY/ON button Display sections PLA Y/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 ) Function When the unit is in the standby condition, pressing this butto[...]

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    15 PRV -LX10 En English No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Name PLA Y button ( 3 ) P AUSE button ( 8 ) REC button ( ¶ ) PLA Y/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 ( ¡ / ¢ [...]

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    16 PRV -LX10 En No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Name 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 L TC connector (*2) EXT SYNC IN and through Output connector T erminate switch SIG[...]

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    17 PRV -LX10 En English PLAY PAUSE DISPLAY REPEAT AUDIO SCAN STEP RPT A-B ANGLE SUBTITLE PREV NEXT SETUP ENTER RETURN SEARCH CLEAR 12 3 456 7 8 9 01 0 > TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME MENU TOP MENU FRM/TIME STOP DXX2527 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 Remote Control Unit Load batteries into the remote control unit Open the re[...]

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    18 PRV -LX10 En 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 ca[...]

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    19 PRV -LX10 En English Basic PR V -LX10 Operations [Operation] The various operating settings are performed using the buttons on the main unit ’ s fr ont panel, as well as the remote control unit and optional mouse/ keyboard. 7 Operations using remote control unit The furnished remote control unit has been designed primarily for video playback c[...]

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    20 PRV -LX10 En Basic PRV -LX10 Operations [Function Menu] Setting operations are performed on this unit via a dedicated graphical user interface (GUI) called the “ Function Menu ” . ST A TUS section EDIT section APP section SET UP section Function Menu (T op Menu) Second sub-menu Third sub-menu Currently selected drive First sub-menu Back butt[...]

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    21 PRV -LX10 En English PLAY PAUSE DISPLAY REPEAT AUDIO SCAN STEP RPT A-B ANGLE SUBTITLE PREV NEXT SETUP ENTER RETURN SEARCH CLEAR 12 3 456 7 8 9 01 0 > TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME MENU SETUP TOP MENU FRM/TIME STOP DXX2527 2 Press the remote control unit ’ s SETUP button 3 Using the mouse to display and access the playback control bar . Press both righ[...]

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    22 PRV -LX10 En PR V -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[...]

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    23 PRV -LX10 En English [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 L TC (linear time code) connect[...]

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    24 PRV -LX10 En [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 [...]

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    25 PRV -LX10 En English [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[...]

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    26 PRV -LX10 En Status Confirmation Using Onscreen Display (OSD) By pressing the DISPLA Y button on the unit ’ s front panel or on the remote contr ol unit, the onscreen display (OSD) will be projected on the monitor screen. The OSD permits confirmation of the unit ’ s cur rent setting status, as as well as recording/playback conditions. 7 Idli[...]

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    27 PRV -LX10 En English 7 OSD during Recording When the DISPLA Y button is pr essed 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 [...]

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    28 PRV -LX10 En 7 OSD during Playback When the DISPLA Y 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 DISPLA Y button is [...]

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    29 PRV -LX10 En English 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[...]

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    30 PRV -LX10 En 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 u[...]

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    31 PRV -LX10 En English System Default Settings System Information Go to SET UP section = [ System ] = [ Information ] to confirm the following system information: System version (application version / OS version) T otal power-on time (hours) Hard disk drive (HDD) access time (hours) DVD-R/RW Drive read/write time (hours) Service information SET UP[...]

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    32 PRV -LX10 En System Default Settings Background Color Go to SET UP section = [ Operation ] = [ V ideo 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 V ideo/Audio RCA Output Signal pass-through is supported on[...]

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    33 PRV -LX10 En English 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[...]

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    34 PRV -LX10 En Selecting Input On the Function Menu , the ST A TUS 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 ” , bo[...]

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    35 PRV -LX10 En English 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 ST A TUS section also indicates the currently selected recording destination/pla[...]

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    36 PRV -LX10 En 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 (Note1) Audio Level: – 48 dB to +14 dB Aspect: 4:3 / 16:9 Setup Level: 0 IRE / 7.5 IRE (Note2) Auto Chapter: Manu[...]

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    37 PRV -LX10 En English 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 lo[...]

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    38 PRV -LX10 En 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 t[...]

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    39 PRV -LX10 En English 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 cha[...]

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    40 PRV -LX10 En Recording 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, [...]

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    41 PRV -LX10 En English Recording Editing the Edit List The contents that can be recorded on the edit list with this recorder are as follows: The contents set with the APP section = [ Auto Capture ] = [ IN/OUT Point ] and [ Chapter Point ] commands are added to the edit list by pressing the Add to EDL button. Also, the APP section = [ Auto Capture [...]

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    42 PRV -LX10 En 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 PRV - LX1. Finalization cannot be canceled for two drives simultaneously . Note: The DVD menu information is l[...]

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    43 PRV -LX10 En English Recording EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Unfinalize] = [Unfinalize] Unfinalize confirmation dialog 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 addi[...]

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    44 PRV -LX10 En Recording EDIT section = [DVD Disc] = [Finalize] Finalize confirmation dialog 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[...]

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    45 PRV -LX10 En English 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 n[...]

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    46 PRV -LX10 En Playing Discs PLAY PAUSE DISPLAY REPEAT AUDIO SCAN STEP RPT A-B ANGLE SUBTITLE PREV NEXT SETUP ENTER RETURN SEARCH CLEAR 12 3 456 7 8 9 01 0 > TITLE/CHP FRM/TIME MENU TOP MENU FRM/TIME STOP Clip Playback (HDD) When the “ HDD ” is designated as the playback source, the PLA Y button on the front panel or remote control unit is [...]

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    47 PRV -LX10 En English Playing Discs 7 T o search for a desired scene (SEARCH function) [T itle 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 3 . Example: to select title “ 10 ” Press number butto[...]

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    48 PRV -LX10 En Playing Discs 7 Slow playback During normal playback, hold the STEP / STEP button depressed. During slow playback, the playback speed can be adjusted by pressing the STEP and STEP buttons. SLOWER F ASTER STEP += 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 play[...]

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    49 PRV -LX10 En English Playing Discs Note 1: During time shift playback, the PLA Y 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). Note 2: The interval required from the time the PLA Y button is pressed until playback actually begins is about [...]

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    50 PRV -LX10 En 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 Digit[...]

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    51 PRV -LX10 En English Playing Discs 7 Audio Language Setting [Language] = [Audio] English / Japanese / Others->Next Menu Use to set the audio language to English, Japanese, or Other (Note) . 7 Sub-T itle Selection [Language] = [Subtitle] English / Japanese / Others->Next Menu Use to set sub-titles to English, Japanese, or Other (Note) . 7 D[...]

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    52 PRV -LX10 En 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 DV OUT : Enabled (Note1) /Disabled ∞ For more information regarding settings for [...]

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    53 PRV -LX10 En English Black burst signal input First unit Final Unit Second Unit ... 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 [...]

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    54 PRV -LX10 En Regarding Progressive Scan Output This unit allows the output of progressive scan video signals from the component output connector . T o 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 conn[...]

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    55 PRV -LX10 En English 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 P AL) as that currently selec[...]

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    56 PRV -LX10 En DVD Menu Editing DVD Menu Selection When editing a menu, first use the Function Menu ’ s EDIT section = [ DVD Menu ] = [ Menu Design ] = [ Design Select ] command to choose a basic button layout pattern from the DVD menu layout displayed on the screen. Use the 5 / ∞ buttons to select the layout pattern type, the 3 button to chan[...]

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    57 PRV -LX10 En English DVD Menu Editing Button T ext When button text is selected, use the EDIT section = [ DVD Menu ] = [ Menu Design ] = [ Button T ext ] command to select the format from the following choices: T itle (chapter) Number/Name T itle (chapter) Number T itle (chapter) Name No text When “ Name ” is selected, the name of the clip ([...]

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    58 PRV -LX10 En DVD Menu Editing 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[...]

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    59 PRV -LX10 En English 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 ] = [ Me[...]

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    60 PRV -LX10 En 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[...]

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    61 PRV -LX10 En English DVD Menu Editing 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 appe[...]

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    62 PRV -LX10 En T itle 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[...]

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    63 PRV -LX10 En English T itle Editing / Chapter Editing T itle T rimming 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 = [ T itle ] = [ T arget Clip ] command to select the clip you wish to edit, then use the EDIT section ’ s [ T itle ] = [ Editing ] =[...]

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    64 PRV -LX10 En T itle Editing / Chapter Editing Chapter Editing Select a clip edited with the Function Menu ’ s EDIT section = [ T itle ] = [ T arget Clip ] command; by selecting “ Go T o Video ” on the the EDIT section = [ T itle ] = [ Editing ] = [ Chapter Points ] command, the selected clip ’ s chapter mark position can be changed. EDIT[...]

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    65 PRV -LX10 En English T itle 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 beyo[...]

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    66 PRV -LX10 En T itle Editing / Chapter Editing Recording to DVD Disc Projects edited on hard disk drive can be recorded to DVD-Video disc by using the EDIT section = [ DVD Disc ] = [ Make Disc ] command. By using the EDIT section = [ DVD Disc ] = [ Make Disc ] = [ T arget ] command, the destination drive used for the recording is designated as ?[...]

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    67 PRV -LX10 En English 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 P AL and NTSC clips within a sin[...]

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    68 PRV -LX10 En Project Editing 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 [...]

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    69 PRV -LX10 En English Deleting a Project Projects are not automatically deleted, but preserved within the hard disk drive. When the available space on the HDD becomes low , use the EDIT section = [ Project ] = [ Delete ] command to select and delete unneeded projects in order to open up space on the drive. EDIT section = [Project] = [Delete] Note[...]

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    70 PRV -LX10 En 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 crea[...]

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    71 PRV -LX10 En English Disc Duplication 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 [...]

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    72 PRV -LX10 En 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 ca[...]

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    73 PRV -LX10 En English APP section = [ Cpy/Impt/Bkup ] = [EDL Import] = [Source File] 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[...]

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    74 PRV -LX10 En 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 T ype Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 The number of parameters differs depending on the type of operation involved. Numbers are consecutive [...]

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    75 PRV -LX10 En English Edit List Example 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 .......... T itle 1 recording 002 T -N Title1 .......... T itle 1 name setting 002 C-N Chapter1-1 .......... Chapter 1 nam[...]

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    76 PRV -LX10 En 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 [...]

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    77 PRV -LX10 En English Backing Up/Restoring USB HDDs Restoring Use the APP section = [ Cpy/Impt/Bkup ] = [ Restore/Del ] command to restore data. Use the [ T ype ] and [ T arget ] commands to select the data types and files to be restored and press the Restore button to start. Select “ ALL ” on [ T arget ] command to process all files. Executi[...]

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    78 PRV -LX10 En Recording T ime *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 (NT[...]

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    79 PRV -LX10 En English Recording T ime 7 Recording time with Linear PCM (DVD, Hard Disk) *1 Recording time is only an approximate value and depends on hard disk and DVD disc size. 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 16[...]

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    80 PRV -LX10 En Selected Project at top menu NTSC PA L Title Menu Chapter Menu No Menu Title & Chapter Helvetica Times Courier Select Button Layout Go T o Video Number / Name Number Name Disabled Default HDD Library Title Picture Default Select Picture Go T o Video (T ext Edit) Default 11 colors List Default 11 colors List Disabled Clip List Di[...]

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    81 PRV -LX10 En English DVD Menu Project Title Del/Init Library Record/Name Copy Project Copy Clip Rename Clip Export Delete T arget Clip Info/Rename Chapter Editing T ype Design Select Name Protect Record to Num of Clips Num of Titles Last Modified Date T otal Capacity Copy T o Source Drive Copy From Clip Clip1 Clip2 Clip3 Clip4 Clip5 next Clip VO[...]

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    82 PRV -LX10 En 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 Next Page Finalize Initialize Unfinalize T arget T arget Image Preroll Time Offset(Fra[...]

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    83 PRV -LX10 En English Image Copy/Del Menu Import EDL Import EDL Import Backup Restore/Del System Settings Source Image Destination T ype Source Source File Source Source File Backup T o T ype T arget Remaining Capacity Restore From / Del T ype T arget Remaining Capacity Keyboard File Name Input DVD1 DVD2 DVD1&2 Background Layout Import Direct[...]

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    84 PRV -LX10 En SET UP System System Settings F-Key Set 1-6 F-Key Set 7-12 Network UPS Setting Information Key Repeat Speed Mouse Mouse Speed Time Zone Date(mm/dd/yyyy) Time(hh:mm:ss) F-Key Enable F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Network DHCP/Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Mac Adress Model Shutdown Delay System Version Power -On Time H[...]

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    85 PRV -LX10 En English HDD T ools Control Settings Video Settings HDD Recording Info Language Video/Audio T arget Drive Remaining Capacity Control Port Time Code Eject Settings External Sync OSD Composite Out Background Color DV OUT T est Signal Time Shift PLA Y Language Video Encode Rate Video Filter(NR) Audio Encode Audio Level Aspect Setup Leve[...]

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    86 PRV -LX10 En 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 T o [...]

  • Page 87

    87 PRV -LX10 En English 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) DV SDI( * 10) RCA XLR DV SDI( * 10) AES/EBU( * 10) PA L NTSC Project : xxx Remaining : xxx.xx GB No Disc DVD-R(r) DVD-RW(r) DVD-RW(f) & Volume Name DVD[...]

  • Page 88

    88 PRV -LX10 En 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 (Dur[...]

  • Page 89

    89 PRV -LX10 En English Item TV System TV System Network Network T ext entry HDD format HDD format HDD check USB HDD format, check USB HDD format Eject Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize Finalize Finalize Finalize Finalize Finalize Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Copy Message Switch TV System After 10 seconds, [...]

  • Page 90

    90 PRV -LX10 En Item Copy Copy Copy Import Import Import Import Export Export Export Export Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Preview Menu Preview Menu Preview Menu Preview Emulation Emulation Emulation Emulation PROJECT -Record/Name PROJECT -Delete PROJECT -Delete PROJECT -Delete PROJECT -Copy PROJECT -CopyClip PROJECT -CopyClip Message This will[...]

  • Page 91

    91 PRV -LX10 En English Item PROJECT Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Disc Make Image Make Image T rimming T rimming T rimming T rimming T rimming Divide Divide Divide Divide Divide Divide Divide Initialize Library Delete Library Delete Library Delete Library Message Not enough[...]

  • Page 92

    92 PRV -LX10 En Item REC Message HDD_CAPA is not enough. DVD_CAP A 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. Comment The hard disk drive has insufficient ope[...]

  • Page 93

    93 PRV -LX10 En English Item REC IN-OUT REC EDL REC 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 Po[...]

  • Page 94

    94 PRV -LX10 En Item DVD-Video playback HDD playback Message Incompatible disc region number . Operation cannot be performed. Operation is not permitted. No title on the disc. Unknown disc. ERROR REGION (main unit display) OPERA TION INHIBITED (main unit display) DISC NO TITLE (main unit display) UNKNOWN DISC (main unit display) T emporarily change[...]

  • Page 95

    95 PRV -LX10 En English 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[...]

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    96 PRV -LX10 En 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. T elevision malfunctions. Memory settings are erased. No sound from speakers, or distorted sound. When a professional VTR is connected to this unit ?[...]

  • Page 97

    97 PRV -LX10 En English 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. Cause/Remedy ¶ The screen may freeze and controls may fail to res[...]

  • Page 98

    98 PRV -LX10 En Video Output: Composite: BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω S-VIDEO: 4P mini DIN x 1 Y :1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.300 Vp-p (P AL), 75 Ω Component: BNC x 3 Y : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω S/N ratio: Composite/S-VIDEO(Y)/Component(Y): More than 60 dB (playback) Audio input: L, R: unbalanced: Pin [...]

  • Page 99

    99 PRV -LX10 En English 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 [...]

  • Page 100

    100 PRV -LX10 En Country Code Philippines ( ph ) 1608 Portugal ( pt ) 1620 Russian Federation ( ru ) 1821 Singapore ( sg ) 1907 Spain ( es ) 0519 Sweden ( se ) 1905 Switzerland ( ch ) 0308 T aiwan ( tw ) 2023 Thailand ( th ) 2008 United Kingdom ( gb ) 0702 USA ( us ) 2119 Argentina ( ar ) 0118 Australia ( au ) 0121 Austria ( at ) 0120 Belgium ( be [...]

  • Page 101

    101 PRV -LX10 En English Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 T emple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 0211 1-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and cha[...]

  • Page 102

    102 PRV -LX10 En Regarding the GNU General Public License These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribut[...]

  • Page 103

    103 PRV -LX10 En English Regarding the GNU General Public License 10.If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program into other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to ask for permission. For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes m[...]

  • Page 104

    Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2004 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan / Imprim é au Japon <DRE1028-A> <TSZZF/04K00000> Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for the integrity of contents recorded on hard disc drives or DVD discs, and for any damages resulting from the loss of such contents. PIONE[...]