Features

[Product Introduction]

The PRV-LX1(single-DVD-drive/twin-DVD-drive) is a DVD recorder developed by Pioneer for dedicated use in DVD-Video production. The broad range of interface supports built into the PRV-LX1 allows the input of professional mastering media (tapes) using professional component*1 video signals.

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.

Professional media source

Recording functions,

DVD production functions

Input signal

Media output

Video cassette tape

One-push recording

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

Color Bar (75%)

Betacam component

Y

1 Vp-p

0.714/0.286

 

 

 

 

 

B-Y/R-Y

0.7 Vp-p

±0.35

 

 

 

 

SMPTE Component

Y

1 Vp-p

0.7/0.3

 

 

 

 

 

B-Y/R-Y

0.486 Vp-p

±0.2625

 

 

 

 

7Dedicated HDD Hybrid Recorder for DVD-

Video Creation

120 GB Hard Disk Drive with up to two writer units*2 permits the creation of a wide variety of DVD-Video discs.

High-level DVD-Video authoring functions and video recording functions permit optimum disc creation for any application.

*2 Required in the event of a twin-DVD-drive model or when the optional DVD writer unit PRA-DW11is installed.

7Professional System Support

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

Supports RS-422A and DV protocols for time-code recording.

7Features and Functions for Efficient DVD-

Video Creation

Twin-DVD-drive recording system for simultaneous 2- disc recording and disc duplication*3, providing for efficient creation of dual and backup discs.

Built-in graphical users’ interface (GUI) for dedicated use with DVD-Video authoring. Supports use of main and remote unit buttons, as well as keyboard and mouse, for optimum operating efficiency.

Equipped with auto-capture function for smooth media conversion from tape sources. The range of functions includes everything from video input to DVD settings, for fully automatic operation.

Supports Ethernet or DVD-R/RW disc input of EDL for menus and auto-capture, providing for more efficient work flow, as well as allowing the creation of customized menus for various applications.

Program available for upgrading professional functions (requires user registration).

*3 Duplication of copyright protected disc media is prohibited. Do not attempt to duplicate copyrighted discs without permission of the copyright owner.

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