JVC CU-VD50AA User Manual

CU-VD50AA / AG

DVD Burner

INSTRUCTIONS

Basic Guide

Getting Ready to Copy to a DVD!

A Get ready a recommended disc

Use DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD-R DL disc of the brands listed below. DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs cannot be used.

DVD-R DL (Singlesided double layer)

Brand

Caution

• DVD-R DL (single-sided double layer) discs can be used only when the

• Use a commercially available cleaning cloth to wipe the disc gently if

• Do not use discs that are scratched.

B Connect

DVD-R DVD-RW

JVC, TDK, Verbatim, SONY

burner is connected to a high definition Everio camera.

there are any fingerprints or dirt. Applying too much strength will result in scratches.

JVC JVC, Verbatim

To power supply outlet

Protrusion

To DC jack

Power button

CU-VD50

Power lamp

Insert the connector with the protrusion to the burner.

Use the AC adapter to power on the Everio camera.

USB cable

C Press the power button to turn on the burner

• The power lamp changes from blinking orange to steady orange.

• When an AVCHD disc (P. 15) is inserted into a device that is not AVCHDcompatible, you may not be able to eject the disc. To eject the disc, refer to the instruction manual of your device.

To power supply outlet

To DC jack

Everio

D Open the tray and insert the disc

Caution

• The tray cannot be opened/closed when the burner is off.

A Press the eject

button.

E Close the tray

• Push in until the tray snaps in.

F Open the LCD monitor

• The Everio camera turns on.

• The power lamp on the burner changes from orange to green light.

Pay attention to the following!

• Do not touch the recording side

B Pull out

completely.

• Do not place any objects on top

C Insert firmly into

place.

An hourglass ( ) is displayed when the burner is recognising the disc. When completed, the following screen appears.

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• Do not topple

• Do not subject to mechanical shock

¹ Recording or playback may not function properly if the disc is scratched

or dirty.

Copying Videos to a DVD

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Operate on the Everio camera.

¹ Depending on the model connected, the on-screen display may differ from those

shown below.

(move up-down)

Select

Confirm

(push in)

A Select “CREATE FROM ALL”

VIDEO

CREATE FROM ALL SELECT AND CREATE PLAYBACK FINALIZE

SELECT SET

B Select “ALL SCENES”

CREATE FROM ALL

ALL SCENES UNSAVED SCENES

SELECT SET

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TOP

C Select “OK”

ALL SCENES

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SELECT SET

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TOP

D Select “Yes”

ALL SCENES

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE

AN AUTOMATIC HEADLINE ON

THE DISC TOP MENU?

Yes

SELECT SET

E Select “EXECUTE”

ALL SCENES

EXECUTE

CANCEL

SELECT SET

F Press “OK”

ALL SCENES

COMPLETED

SET

Copy completed!

TOP

• Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable while the the hourglass or the copy in progress screen is displayed.

Note

You can also choose to copy your favourite scenes. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Everio camera.

Playing Videos Stored on the DVD

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A Connect this burner to the TV

To power supply outlet

To DC jack

Power lamp

Connect to the TV with an Audio/Video cable.

Red Yellow

White

Remove the USB cable

Red White

Yellow

• For details, refer to “Connecting to the TV” (P.12, 13).

B Remove the USB cable

• The power lamp on the burner changes as follows. Green  Blinking orange  Orange

• When the USB cable is removed, the playback navigator appears automatically.

(About 40 seconds.)

(Playback navigator screen on the TV)

Caution

• An unfinalised disc cannot be played back properly. Refer to the instruction manual of the Everio camera and finalise the disc.

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DIGEST PLAYBACK

C Use the selection keys on the remote control to select the video to

play back and press the ENTER button.

• When the power lamp blinks slowly in red due to a drop in the burner’s interior temperature, some functions will not work and there will be no image displayed on the TV screen. Wait until the power lamp stops blinking in red before operating this burner.

Playback begins!

This burner enables DVDs of videos recorded with the JVC Hard Disk Camera to be created without using a PC.

• If you want to edit videos recorded with the camera and create your original DVDs, use the software provided with the camera for editing and creating DVDs.

• A provided data writing software Power2Go 5.5 Lite can be used for writing data. However, it cannot be used to edit videos or create DVDs.

• The burner does not include support for Macintosh.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this burner. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 6 and 7 to ensure safe use of this product.

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT:

In the event that any of the following occur, remove the plug and make a request for repair to the dealer.

• Smoke or abnormal odour is emitted

• Damage from being dropped

• Water or an object enters inside

CAUTION:

A UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

This unit applies to the standard “IEC60825-1:2001” for laser products.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

ATTENTION:

This unit contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the unit off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the unit on. Take out the disc. After checking the disc, operate the unit as usual.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

• Remove the mains plug immediately if the burner functions abnormally.

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100  C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Dispose of used battery promptly.

• Keep away from children.

• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

WARNING:

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.

The C/B button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. ABB shows electrical power standby and ACB shows ON.

Safety Precautions for the Burner

Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, injury, or malfunction.

• Do not disassemble, dismantle, or modify the equipment. Requests for repair and inspection should be made to the dealer.

• Do not insert metal or combustible objects or pour water or other liquids inside the burner.

• Turn off the power when connecting equipment.

• Remove the plug when the burner will not be used for

a prolonged time or prior to cleaning (electricity flows through the equipment even when the power is off).

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the burner.

• Do not use where there is condensation. Suddenly

carrying the burner from a cold location to a hot location may result in the formation of drops, which may cause a malfunction or failure.

• Do not cause the burner to vibrate when discs are in.

Safety Precautions for Accessories

• When using the AC adapter, the power cord, and the USB cable, be sure to observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, injury, or malfunction.

• Do not insert or remove the plug when your hands are wet.

• Fully insert the plug into the outlet.

• Keep dust and metal objects away from the plug.

• Do not damage the cord.

• Place the cord where it will not trip someone up.

• Do not use when thunder can be heard.

• Do not dismantle.

• Do not use for any product other than this one.

• Do not play the provided CD-ROM with an audio

player. Doing so may damage the circuits or speakers.

Safety Precautions for Discs

Do not use the following discs.

• Cracked discs

• Deeply scratched discs

Installation

Do not install in any of the following locations.

• Humid location

• Location of 60 °C or above

• Location subject to direct sunlight

• Location where overheating is likely

• Dusty or smoky locations

• Locations subject to oily smoke or steam such as a

kitchen counter or beside a humidifier

• Unstable location

• Bathroom

• Dusty places

• Slanted location

ATTENTION:

On placing the unit:

Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.

When moving the product:

Press C/B to turn off the power, and wait at least 30 seconds before unplugging the power cord. Then, wait at least 2 minutes before moving the product.

Contents

z Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 6

z Getting Started......................................................................................................... 9

Accessories ............................................................................................................... 9

Placing the Burner..................................................................................................... 9

z Names and Functions of Each Part ..................................................................... 10

Front and Top Panel................................................................................................ 10

Rear Panel............................................................................................................... 10

Remote Control ....................................................................................................... 11

z Connecting to the TV ............................................................................................ 12

Connecting to a TV with HDMI Input Terminal ........................................................ 12

Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input Connectors ................................ 13

Connecting to a TV with Audio/Video Input Connectors.......................................... 13

z Copying Everio Video to a DVD ........................................................................... 14

Connecting to an Everio Camera ............................................................................ 14

Creating AVCHD Disc/Data Disc/DVD-Video.......................................................... 15

z Copying from PC to DVD ...................................................................................... 16

Connecting to a PC ................................................................................................. 16

Copying to a DVD.................................................................................................... 16

Computers That Can Be Used ................................................................................ 17

Installing CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite .................................................................. 18

CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Contact Information ................................................. 20

z Folder Configuration ............................................................................................. 21

When Copying from High Definition Everio to Data Disc......................................... 21

When Copying from High Definition Everio to AVCHD Disc.................................... 22

When Creating and Storing Desired Folders and Files on a PC ............................. 22

z Playing Images Stored on the DVD...................................................................... 23

Viewing Images Copied from the High Definition Everio ......................................... 23

Viewing DVD-Video Copied from Everio ................................................................. 27

z Changing the Playback Settings.......................................................................... 29

z Operate in Conjunction with TV via HDMI........................................................... 31

z Viewing High Quality Images ............................................................................... 33

z Settings Menu ........................................................................................................ 34

Menu Operation Procedures ................................................................................... 34

Settings Menu Items and Descriptions .................................................................... 35

z Screen Displays ..................................................................................................... 39

z Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 41

z Error Messages...................................................................................................... 45

z Other Information .................................................................................................. 46

z Specifications ........................................................................................................ 48

Getting Started

Accessories

If there are any items missing, please consult your authorised dealer.

AC adapter

(AP-V50U)

Audio/Video cable

DVD-R (blank disc) x 1

CD-ROM (data writing

software) x 1

Do not use the provided AC adapter and power cord for other devices. In addition, do not use AC adapter and power cord other than those provided with this burner. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.

Power cord

Stand

Instruction manual

(this manual), other

printed material

USB cable

Mini A – Mini B type

Remote control

(RM-V55U)

Placing the Burner

o Horizontal orientation

Take note of the top and bottom of the burner and place it in the horizontal orientation.

o Vertical orientation

Align the groove on the bottom of this burner with the bulge on the stand and fix the burner securely on the stand.

Groove

High side

Low side

Names and Functions of Each Part

Front and Top Panel

Power (On/Off)

Stop

Power lamp Power on: orange USB connected: green

Remote control sensor

Tray

Access lamp

To eject tray (P. 3)

Rear Panel

Ventilation holes

Do not block these ventilation holes.

Play

Pause Reverse skip

Forward skip

Connect to the Everio camera (P. 14) Connect to the PC (P. 16)

Connect to the AC adapter

Connect to the TV’s HDMI input terminal (P. 12)

Connect to the TV’s component video input connectors (P. 13)

Connect to the TV’s video input connector (P. 13)

Connect to the TV’s audio input connectors (P. 13)

Remote Control

To display the tool menu (P. 25) To display the playback menu (P. 29)

Power (On/Off)

To perform basic setup (P. 34)

To display the playback navigator (P. 23)

Basic playback operations (P. 25, 28)

Note

• If the burner responds poorly to the remote control, the battery of the remote control is weak. Replace it with a new battery. Insert correctly according to the e and d directions indicated.

• If problem occurs while using the remote control, remove the battery and insert it again before operating the remote control.

o When using the remote

control for the first time

Pull out the insulation sheet

To change the output resolution of the image (P. 33)

To display information on the screen (P. 39)

To display the playback navigator (P. 27)

To select/confirm

To return to the previous screen

o When replacing the battery

Lithium battery

Connecting to the TV

Connecting to a TV with HDMI Input Terminal

This burner

Note

HDMI input

HDMI cable (not provided)

• Images can only be displayed on a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) monitor.

• We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for viewing in higher picture quality.

Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input Connectors

Component video cable (not provided)

This burner

Note

Audio cable (not provided)

• Connect to a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) monitor when using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.

Component

video input

Y C

B/PB

CR/PR Audio in (L) Audio in (R)

Connecting to a TV with Audio/Video Input Connectors

This burner

Audio/Video cable (provided)

Video input

Video input Audio in (L) Audio in (R)

Copying Everio Video to a DVD

By connecting this burner to an Everio camera, you can easily copy recorded images to a DVD.

Connecting to an Everio Camera

Preparations

To DC jack

Note

•Everio: Off

• This burner: Off

USB connector

DC connector

Protrusion

USB cable (provided with CU-VD50)

To power supply outlet

• When the USB cable is connected, all buttons on the remote control of this burner are not functional except the power button.

AC adapter

USB connector

To power supply outlet

Creating AVCHD Disc/Data Disc/DVD-Video

o Discs that can be created on this burner

Copy Playback

AVCHD Disc

Data Disc

DVD-Video

• High definition Everio GZ-HD30/HD40 supports both AVCHD and MPEG-2 format recording. Other high definition Everio supports MPEG-2 format recording. (As of May 2008.)

Preparations

High definition videos in AVCHD format.

High definition videos in MPEG-2 format.

Standard definition videos in MPEG-2 format.

• Mode switch on Everio: or mode (depending on the item to be copied)

• This burner: On

Can be played back on AVCHDcompatible devices (such as Blu-ray recorder) or this burner. (P. 23)

Play back on this burner. (P. 23) Cannot be played back on other devices.

Can be played back on DVD recorder, DVD player or this burner. (P. 27)

A Turn on Everio

• The Backup menu will appear on the Everio’s LCD monitor.

B Insert a new disc

• Refer to page 3 on how to insert the disc.

• Refer to page 2 for the recommended discs.

C Create a AVCHD disc, data disc or DVD-Video

• Refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera on how to create a AVCHD disc, data disc or DVD-Video.

Note

• Depending on the model connected, still images cannot be copied. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Everio camera.

• Do not turn off this burner while data is being written to the disc. The disc cannot be ejected during data writing. Wait until writing finishes.

• The remote control is not operable when this burner is connected to the Everio.

Copying from PC to DVD

This burner can be used as a DVD burner when connected to a PC. And you can use the provided software to copy to a DVD.

Connecting to a PC

Preparations

DC connector

•Everio: Off

• This burner: Off

USB cable (provided with Everio)

USB connector

To power supply outlet

AC adapter

Copying to a DVD

A Turn on this burner and the PC

• Install the CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite software if you have not done so. (P. 18)

B Insert a new disc

• Refer to page 3 on how to insert the disc.

• Refer to page 2 for the recommended discs.

C Use Power2Go to copy to a DVD

A Use Power2Go to create a folder.

• Use half-width alphanumeric characters when entering the folder names or file names. You can enter up to 40 characters.

B Under the “Burner” tab in the Power2Go “Configuration/Information” menu,

check the box next to “Close disc”. Confirm that the file system under the data tab is set to “UDF 1.5”. Video playback will not function properly if the disc was created with the file system set to “ISO9660/Joliet”.

C Copy files such as JTS, TPD and JPG into the folder.

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