Pioneer T502202 user manual

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Edit Decision List
Command Structure &
File Format Reference
for the PRV-LX1

TP # T502202
Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 2
1.1 DEFINITION OF AN EDIT DECISION LIST (EDL) ............................................................2
1.2 CREATING AN EDL FOR THE PRV-LX1......................................................................2
2.0 EXAMPLE OF AN EDL ......................................

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PRV-LX1Guide EDL Commands 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION Using an internal Edit Decision List (EDL), the Pioneer PRV-LX1 DVD Recorder can control an external VTR via RS-422A or IEEE-1394 to perform batch recording from tape to disc. This function, called Auto Capture, can be accessed through the PRV-LX1 Function Menu. While the command structure and format of the EDL is unique to Pioneer, an EDL file can be created from a simple text file that is saved with an *.EDL extension. The EDL file

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PRV-LX1Guide EDL Commands 2.0 EXAMPLE OF AN EDL An EDL designed for the Pioneer PRV-LX1 may include up to 999 lines/commands. If the list has more than six entries, scroll through the entries displayed in the data window (right) when working with an EDL. The example shown below includes an initialization command and several recording commands in a scrollable list. Clicking on next reveals the following commands in the EDL. The first line of the revealed commands is prev. Prev re

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PRV-LX1Guide EDL Commands 3.0 COMMAND STRUCTURE To build your EDLs, apply the command structure demonstrated in the example shown in Section 2. Each command is numbered and must be in consecutive order. When creating your EDLs, use the structure outlined below. Note: Time code is SMPTE Non-Drop or Drop Frame. Definitions: ### – Entry Number OP – Operation PAR – Parameter Each operation contains a starting Entry Number and an Operation Command. An Entry Number consists of thr

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PRV-LX1Guide EDL Commands 3.3 Chapter Point Entry Operation Parameter ### CHP Chapter Point (Chapter points are in SMPTE time code) Each chapter point operation entry needs to come right after the Title Record entry (In/ OUT Point Rec) in the order of occurrence. A Chapter Point must have the same Entry Number as the In/Out Point Rec. 3.4 Wait Entry Operation Parameter ### WAI Wait is useful when the source tape requires exchanging. When executed, a window prompts the

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PRV-LX1Guide EDL Commands 4.0 EDL IMPORT METHODS Edit Decision Lists can be imported into the PRV-LX1using one of two methods. The first method is to import a list using network connection and place the file in the EDL folder. The second method is to place the EDL file on a CD. In both cases, the user must choose APP from the Function Menu and import the EDL file into the library from the import directory or from a CD. Once added to the library, the user can choose the EDL file f