Logitech CU-VD3EK-ER User Manual

CU-VD3EK / ER

DVD Burner

INSTRUCTIONS

Записывающее устройство для дисков DVD

ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

Пристрій для запису DVD

ІНСТРУКЦІЯ

ENGLISH

РУССКИЙ

УКРАЇНСЬКА

Basic Guide

Getting ready to copy to a DVD!

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 cannot be used.

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL (Single-sided double layer)

Brand

Caution

Connect

To power supply outlet

JVC, TDK, Verbatim, SONY

z Use a commercially available cleaning cloth to wipe the disc gently if there are any

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

z Do not use discs that are scratched. z DVD-R DL discs can be used only when the burner is connected to a high definition

Everio camera.

The power lamp lights in green.

JVC JVC, Verbatim

Use the AC adapter to power on the Everio camera.

CU-VD3

To power supply outlet

To DC jack

Power input To DC jack

USB cable

USB extension cable for Everio

Use if necessary.

Everio camera

Important!

z The USB cable cannot be connected to the Everio dock (supplied with Everio

camera).

z When the DVD created on this burner cannot be played on other devices, play

back using this burner. (A P. 8)

z If you encounter any problems, refer to “Troubleshooting”. (A P. 18) z Follow the instructions in the instruction manual of the Everio camera when

connecting and operating the Everio camera.

Open the tray and insert the disc

1) Press the eject button.

Close the tray

Push in until the tray snaps in. z Do not push on the

top cover.

2) Pull out completely.

Open the LCD monitor

The Everio camera turns on.

3) Insert firmly into place.

Turn the Everio off and on again if the following display remains unchanged.

Pay attention to the followings!

z Do not touch the

recording side

z Do not place any

objects on top

z Do not topple z Do not subject to

mechanical shock

¹Recording and playback may not function properly if the disc is

scratched or dirty.

Preparations

completed!

To copy images to DVD A P. 8 f13

To play back copied images A P. 8

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.

• The 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 4 and 5 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

CAUTION

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. CLASSE 3B RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.

VORSICHT

NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL

KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARNING

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARO!

ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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 firm ly 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.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-oflife. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way

switch off, withdraw the mains plug a nd consult your dealer. DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unatten ded unless it is specifically stated t hat it is designed for unattended oper ation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do thi s. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws ^ to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

• NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case ^ this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind ^ it is better to be safe than sorry!

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt ^ consult a competent electrician.

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, i njury, 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:

Remove the power cord and all connecting cables.

Cleaning Procedure IMPORTANT:

• Be sure to unplug the burner before beginning cleaning.

• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Ensure that no moisture or liquid comes into contact with

the drive during cleaning.

Exterior of the Burner:

Wipe dirt off with a dry cloth.

Disc Tray:

Wipe off dirt with a soft dry cloth. Do not touch the lens. To clean the lens, use commercially available lens cleaning blower for cameras. Using a lens cleaning disc will cause malfunction.

Disc:

Use a commercially available cleaning cloth to gently wipe from the inner edge to the outer edge.

Storage:

Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!

Region Codes

Region codes are numbers for restricting DVD video playback. The world is separated into six regions and each region is identified by a number. If the number for a disc does not match the number for the player, the disc cannot be played on the player.

Changing the region codes

You can change the region code to play a DVD that has a different code. (The code cannot be changed for some playback software.) When you insert the disc, the Caution screen appears on the PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the code. The region code for the burner can be changed only. The code set the fifth time becomes the final code, so be sure to set a frequently used code. Take sufficient care when changing the code.

Disclaimer

JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for loss of data resulting from inappropriate connections or handling.

Copyrights

Duplicating copyright protected material, for other than personal use, without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by copyright law.

Registered Trademarks and Trademarks

•

Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•

Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States. Other company and product names mentioned herein are register ed

•

trademarks and/or trademarks of their respe ctive holders.

Lens

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z Basic Guide .............................................................................................................. 2

z Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 4

z Getting Started......................................................................................................... 7

Taking out the USB Cable ....................................................................................... 7

Placing the Burner ................................................................................................... 7

z Copying to DVD ....................................................................................................... 8

3 Copy Options........................................................................................................ 8

Playing Back Copied Images................................................................................... 8

Copying All Files to the DVD ................................................................................... 9

Copying by Date .................................................................................................... 10

Copying by Event .................................................................................................. 12

Creating Data DVD from a PC............................................................................... 14

Copying to a DVD ............................................................................................... 14

Computers That Can Be Used ............................................................................ 15

Installing CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite .............................................................. 15

CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Contact Information............................................. 17

z Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 18

z Specifications ........................................................................................................ 20

Accessories

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

AC adapter

(AP-V3U)

Instruction manual (this manual),

other printed material

Caution

z Use the AC adapter, power cord and USB extension cable supplied with

this burner. Using accessories other than those supplied may result in electric shock or fire.

Power cord

USB extension cable

for Everio

Stand

CD-ROM (data writing software) x 1

USB extension cable

for PC

DVD-R (blank disc) x 1

Getting Started

Taking out the USB Cable

Hook the protruding tip with your finger and

pull it towards you

Take out the USB cable

• Can be connected to the USB extension cable.

Placing the Burner

o Horizontal orientation

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

¹Do not place any objects on top of the burner.

o Vertical orientation

Face the feet side towards the left and fix securely on the stand.

Feet

High side

Back

Low side

Arrow

Front

Copying to DVD

3 Copy Options

o Copying All Files to the DVD ....................................................................P. 9

o Copying by Date ........................................................................................P. 10

o Copying by Event ......................................................................................P. 12

Playing Back Copied Images

To AV jack

AV cable (supplied with Everio)

USB cable

To USB jack

Use the AC adapter to

Access lamp

power on the Everio camera.

To Audio/Video input terminals

Connect as shown above and turn on

each device

• The screen on the right appears on the Everio camera.

Switch the TV to an appropriate input

Select “PLAYBACK” and press

• Playback begins automatically.

• To stop, select o using the touch sensor.

Note

z When opening/closing the disc tray or during

copying/playback, the access lamp lights or blinks in orange.

CREATE DVD

CREATE TOGETHER SELECT AND CREATE CREATE DUPLICATE PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK CREATED DISC

Select with touch sensor

Copying All Files to the DVD

Caution

Preparations

z If the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following

procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.

z For some Everio cameras, still images cannot be copied.

Connect CU-VD3 to the Everio camera according to the procedures on P. 2f3 and turn on the Everio camera.

Press the [DIRECT DVD] button

Select “EXECUTE” and press

The “CREATING NOW” screen

appears and copying starts

To cancel, select “STOP” and press .

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable while the “CREATING NOW” screen is displayed.

Select with touch sensor

[DIRECT DVD]

UNSAVED SCENES READY TO CREATE

DVD-R

EXECUTE

RETURN

QUIT

CREATING NOW

ELAPSED: 3 min

30%

STOP

When “COMPLETED” appears,

press to complete copying

COMPLETED

Copying by Date

Caution

Preparations

z If the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following

procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.

z For some Everio cameras, still images cannot be copied.

Connect CU-VD3 to the Everio camera according to the procedures on P. 2f3.

The screen in step A appears when the Everio camera is turned on.

Display the “CREATE DVD” screen,

select “SELECT AND CREATE” and

press

Select “CREATE BY DATE” and

press

Select the desired dates and

press

CREATE DVD

CREATE TOGETHER

SELECT AND CREATE CREATE DUPLICATE PLAYBACK

SELECT AND CREATE

CREATE BY DATE CREATE BY EVENT CREATE BY PLAYLIST SELECT FROM SCENES

CREATE DISC BY DATE

CREATE BY DATE

12.10.2008

11.10.2008

TOTAL

00h18m

DVD1

QUIT

Select “ALL” and press

DVD CREATION LIST

ALL DVD1

QUITCHECK

Select “EXECUTE” and press

The “CREATING NOW” screen

appears and copying starts

To cancel, select “STOP” and press .

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable while the “CREATING NOW” screen is displayed.

When “COMPLETED” appears,

press to complete copying

ALL

READY TO CREATE

DVD-R

EXECUTE

RETURN

CREATING NOW

ELAPSED: 3 min

30%

STOP

COMPLETED

QUIT

Copying by Event

Caution

Preparations

z If the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following

procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.

z For some Everio cameras, still images cannot be copied.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Everio camera.

Connect CU-VD3 to the Everio camera according to the procedures on P. 2f3.

The screen in step A appears when the Everio camera is turned on.

Display the “CREATE DVD” screen,

select “SELECT AND CREATE” and

press

Select “CREATE BY EVENT” and

press

Select the desired events and

press

CREATE DVD

CREATE TOGETHER

SELECT AND CREATE

CREATE DUPLICATE PLAYBACK

SELECT AND CREATE

CREATE BY DATE CREATE BY EVENT CREATE BY PLAYLIST SELECT FROM SCENES

CREATE DISC BY EVENT

SEARCH EVENT

SON 1

QUIT

Select “ALL” and press

DVD CREATION LIST

ALL DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

QUITCHECK

Select “EXECUTE” and press

The “CREATING NOW” screen

appears and copying starts

To cancel, select “STOP” and press .

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable while the “CREATING NOW” screen is displayed.

When “COMPLETED” appears,

press to complete copying

ALL

READY TO CREATE

DVD-R

EXECUTE

RETURN

CREATING NOW

ELAPSED: 3 min

30%

STOP

COMPLETED

QUIT

Creating Data DVD from a PC

This burner can be used as a DVD burner by connecting it to a PC. Data DVD can be created by using the supplied disc writing software.

Power cord

CU-VD3

AC adapter

¹ During connection, switch off the power supply of CU-VD3.

CU-VD3 is turned on by inserting the AC adapter into the power supply outlet.

Copying to a DVD

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Turn on the burner and the PC.

• Install the CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite software if you have not done so.

Insert a disc.

• We recommend you to use a compatible disc. (A P. 2, 20)

Use Power2Go to copy to a DVD.

1. Use Power2Go to create a folder.

• You can create the desired folder names; however do not use “EVERIO_V” or “EVERIO_S” as the folder name.

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

2. Set the file system of the data tab in the Power2Go setup menu to “UDF1.5”.

3. Copy files such as MPEG, JPEG and TPD into the folder.

• For details on how to copy, refer to the Power2Go User’s guide, Help and ReadMe. You can view User’s guide, Help and ReadMe from the start menu of the PC.

• This burner cannot be used to write files into CD-R or CD-RW. Also, it does not respond to all the functions of Power2Go 5.5 Lite.

To power supply outlet

USB cable

USB

USB extension cable for PC

• To get customer support and to register the software, you need the following product key (CD-Key): PXNVM-NWE4G-XQD9Q-CU9DX-3FQFN-NAKUS

• Power2Go 5.5 Lite does not support conversion of audio files to MP3 format.

• When the “Enter Activation Key” screen appears while using Power2Go 5.5 Lite, close the

screen without entering the activation key.

o Removing USB Cable from PC

1. Carry out removing of hardware on the PC.

2. Remove the USB Cable.

Computers That Can Be Used

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CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite can be used on computers satisfying the following conditions.

o Operating system:

Windows XP Home Edition (pre-installed) Windows XP Professional (pre-installed) Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit edition, pre-installed) Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit edition, pre-installed)

o Connector:

USB 2.0 connector

o CPU:

Intel Pentium III, at least 800 MHz (Intel Pentium 4, at least 2 GHz recommended)

o RAM:

At least 128 MB (at least 256 MB recommended)

o Free hard disk space:

At least 50 MB for installation At least 5 GB recommended for creating DVDs

o Display:

Must be capable of displaying 800 c 600 dots

Installing CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite

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Caution

z Do not play the provided CD-ROM in an audio player. It is not an audio CD. Playing

this CD-ROM in an audio player will result in a loud high noise. It may also damage the circuit and speaker.

Insert the provided CD-ROM in the PC.

• The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

Confirm the language and then click

“OK”.

• The installation screen appears.

Click “Next”.

• The “License Agreement” screen appears.

Confirm the contents and then click

“Yes”.

• The “Customer Information” screen appears.

Enter the “User Name” and

“Company Name” and then click

“Next”.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Installation starts. The “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears.

Click “Finish”.

• The computer will restart and installation is completed.

• If the screen on the right does not appear, proceed to step H.

Click “Finish”.

• The “CyberLink Power2Go 5.5” Readme screen appears.

Read the contents of the Readme.

CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Contact Information

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For information on CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite or other products, use the following contact information.

o Telephone/fax support

Location Language Office hours

Germany

o Support web/e-mail

German / French /

Spanish / Italian

English / German / French / Spanish /

Italian

Language URL/e-mail address

English http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/support/new_site/support_index.html

(Mon. to Fri.)

9:00 am to 5:00 pm +49-700-462-92375 +49-241-70525-25

goCyberlink@aixtema.de

Phone # Fax #

Troubleshooting

Trouble Action

CU-VD3

Cannot turn the power on.

z Make sure the AC adapter and power cord are connected

properly.

The burner and AC adapter is hot.

Cannot open the disc tray.

Reading fails.

Writing fails.

z This is not a malfunction. z If the burner is abnormally hot, remove the AC adapter and

consult your authorised dealer.

z A disc cannot be ejected by pressing the eject button if data

is being written to the disc. Wait until writing finishes.

z If a disc cannot be ejected with the eject button:

• Remove and insert the AC adapter, then press the eject button again.

• If the disc cannot be ejected using the above method, remove the AC adapter and all other connections. Insert a thin rod of about 5 cm into the force eject hole located on the right side of the eject button. The disc tray will be ejected for about 1 cm, pull out the disc tray manually and take out the disc.

z Insert the disc with the label facing up. z Make sure the disc tray is not dirty. z Make sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged. z Make sure the special-shaped discs are not used. z Make sure the audio CD complies with the CD-DA standard.

(Copy-control CDs cannot be played.)

z For CD-R or CD-RW, make sure it is not recorded using the

packet-write method.

z Make sure an appropriate disc is being used. (A P. 2, 20) z Use discs recommended for the burner. (A P. 2, 20) z Make sure that a new disc is used for DVD-R. z Insert the disc with the label facing up. z Make sure the disc tray is not dirty. z Make sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged. z Make sure the special-shaped discs are not used.

The writing time is too long.

z The time taken for writing may be longer depending on the

usage environment and conditions of usage. This is not a malfunction. It is the performance of this burner.

Trouble Action

Everio

Cannot be recognised by the Everio camera.

z Make sure the USB cable is connected properly. z Remove and insert the USB cable again. z Remove and insert the AC adapter of CU-VD3.

Problems occur during operation.

Unable to play DVD video created on this burner on other DVD players.

It is impossible to dub the DVD discs, which were written with this burner, on a HDD-DVD recorder.

z Turn off CU-VD3 and the Everio camera, and then turn on

again.

z Connect CU-VD3 to the Everio camera and play back using

the playback function of the Everio camera. (Refer to the instruction manual of the Everio camera.)

z Connect CU-VD3 to the Everio camera, play back using the

playback function of the camera, and dub the DVD discs with the DVD recorder. (Refer to the instruction manual of the Everio camera.)

Trouble Action

z If the packet writing software, DLA (Direct Letter Access),

has been installed on the PC, the disc may not be played back properly due to incompatibility.

Cannot play back.

Region code cannot be changed.

In this case, consult the DLA software developer or check out “DLA” related websites for solutions.

z Confirm the region code and change the region code of

CU-VD3.

z The DVD video created on this burner is region free (“ALL”).

z Follow the instructions on the PC screen to change the

region code. (The code cannot be changed for some playback software.) The region code of CU-VD3 can be changed up to 5 times.

The region code cannot be changed anymore as the code is finalised after changing the fifth time.

Specifications

General

Rated current 0.9 A

Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D)

Weight

Operating environment

Laser power (wavelength,

output)

141 x 23 x 166

Approx. 380 g (Excluding AC adapter and USB extension cable)

Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Storing temperature:

-20 °C to 60 °C

For DVD: 661 nm, 0.4 mW For CD: 785 nm, 0.6 mW

Power supply

Input capacity 0.26 A

Output DC 5.2 V, 2 A

Operating temperature

Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D)

Weight Approx. 136 g

Recommended discs

DVD-R JVC, TDK, Verbatim, SONY

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

z Optimal performance of the burner may not be possible depending on the disc used. Using discs

z Only 12 cm discs can be used with this burner.

*1 DVD-R DL discs can be used when the burner is connected to a high definition Everio camera or

*2 Dual layer DVD-RW discs cannot be used.

JVC, Verbatim

JVC

of manufacturers for which compatibility has been confirmed is recommended.

a PC.

When connected to an Everio camera

Interface USB 2.0

Interface cable USB extension cable for Everio

Compatible discs for writing

(8 cm discs cannot be used)

Recording format

Recording time

Everio : DVD-R, DVD-RW

High definition Everio

Everio : DVD video (video only)

High definition Everio

Everio : Approx. 30 minutes (including time taken for finalization)

High definition Everio

: DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW

: Data DVD (video, still image)

z Approx. 90 minutes of video recorded in fine mode on a

4.7 GB disc. (Varies depending on conditions such as number of titles.)

: For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Everio

camera.

AC adapter (AP-V3U)

AC110 V to 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz

0 °C to 40 °C

49 x 28 x 79 (Excluding power cord)

+ 44 hidden pages

Logitech CU-VD3EK-ER User Manual

ENGLISH

Basic Guide

Safety Precautions

Contents

Getting Started

Taking out the USB Cable

Placing the Burner

Copying to DVD

3 Copy Options

Playing Back Copied Images

Copying All Files to the DVD

Copying by Date

Copying by Event

Creating Data DVD from a PC

Copying to a DVD

Computers That Can Be Used

Installing CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite

CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Contact Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications