CU-VD50U.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM CU-VD50U ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DVD Burner INSTRUCTIONS Grabador de DVD MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES For Customer Use: Enter the Model No. and Serial No. (located on the bottom of the burner) below. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
CU-VD50U.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM 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.
CU-VD50U.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM (For owners in the U.S.A.) Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CU-VD50U.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM 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. Brand DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL (Singlesided double layer) JVC, TDK, Verbatim, SONY JVC JVC, Verbatim Caution • DVD-R DL (single-sided double layer) discs can be used only when the burner is connected to a high definition Everio camera.
CU-VD50U.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM 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. B Pull out completely. C Insert firmly into place. 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. An hourglass ( ) is displayed when the burner is recognizing the disc.
CU-VD50U.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Copying Videos to a DVD Operate on the Everio camera. ¹ Depending on the model connected, the on-screen display may differ from those shown below.
CU-VD50U.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Playing Videos Stored on the DVD A Connect this burner to the TV Connect to the TV with an Audio/Video cable. TV Red White Yellow To DC jack Red Yellow White Power lamp Remove the USB cable • 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.
CU-VD50U.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Contents z Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 2 z Getting Started......................................................................................................... 9 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 9 Placing the Burner ..........................................................
CU-VD50U.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Getting Started Accessories If there are any items missing, please consult your authorized dealer. EN ES AC adapter (AP-V50U) Audio/Video cable Power cord USB cable Mini A – Mini B type Stand Remote control (RM-V55U) DVD-R (blank disc) x 1 CD-ROM (data writing software) x 1 Instruction manual (this manual), other printed material Do not use the provided AC adapter and power cord for other devices.
CU-VD50U.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Names and Functions of Each Part Front and Top Panel Power (On/Off) Stop Power lamp Power on: orange USB connected: green Play Pause Reverse skip Forward skip Remote control sensor Tray Access lamp To eject tray (P. 5) Ventilation holes Do not block these ventilation holes. Rear Panel Connect to the Everio camera (P. 14) Connect to the PC (P. 16) Connect to the TV’s component video input connectors (P.
CU-VD50U.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM 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 To change the output resolution of the image (P. 33) To display information on the screen (P. 39) To display the playback navigator (P.
CU-VD50U.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Connecting to the TV Connecting to a TV with HDMI Input Terminal TV This burner HDMI input HDMI cable (not provided) Note 12 • 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.
CU-VD50U.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input Connectors EN TV Component video cable (not provided) ES This burner Component video input Y CB/PB CR/PR Audio in (L) Audio cable (not provided) Note Audio in (R) • Connect to a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) monitor when using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
CU-VD50U.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Copying Everio Video to a DVD By connecting this burner to an Everio camera, you can easily copy recorded images to a DVD.
CU-VD50U.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Creating AVCHD Disc/Data Disc/DVD-Video o Discs that can be created on this burner Copy AVCHD Disc Data Disc Playback High definition videos in AVCHD format. Can be played back on AVCHDcompatible devices (such as Blu-ray recorder) or this burner. (P. 23) EN High definition videos in MPEG-2 format. Play back on this burner. (P. 23) Cannot be played back on other devices.
CU-VD50U.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM 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 • Everio: Off • This burner: Off USB cable (provided with Everio) PC USB connector DC connector USB connector 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.
CU-VD50U.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM • For details on using Power2Go, refer to the User’s guide, Help and Readme files installed with the software. You can access the User’s guide, Help and Readme files from the Start menu on the PC. • To get customer support and to register the software, you need the following product key (CD-Key): PXNVM-NWE4G-XQD9Q-CU9DX-3FQFN-NAKUS • This burner cannot be used to write files into CD-R or CD-RW discs. Refer to page 51 for the recommended discs.
CU-VD50U.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Installing CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Caution • 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. A Insert the provided CD-ROM in the PC Windows Vista: A Click “Run INSTALL.EXE” on the “AutoPlay” screen. B Click “Continue” on the “User Account Control” screen. C The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
CU-VD50U.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM E Enter the “User Name” and “Company Name” and then click “Next” EN ES F Follow the on-screen intructions • Installation starts. After a while, the “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears. G Click “Finish” • The computer will restart and installation is completed. • If the screen on the right does not appear, proceed to step H. H Click “Finish” • The “CyberLink Power2Go 5.5” Readme screen appears.
CU-VD50U.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Contact Information For information on CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite or other products, use the following contact information. Telephone/fax support Location Germany Language Office hours (Mon. to Fri.) Phone # English / French / 9:00 am to 5:00 pm +49-700-462-92375 Spanish Fax # +49-241-70525-25 Paid voice support Location Language Office hours (Mon. to Fri.) U.S.A.
CU-VD50U.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Folder Configuration This shows the folder configuration when files are copied from a high definition Everio camera or a PC to a DVD. When Copying from High Definition Everio to Data Disc EN (Back-up folders) \ *1 [EVERIO_V] EVERIO VIDEO ROOT Video files ES [BACKUP] NORMAL BACK-UP (Everio: CREATE FROM ALL) [08060101] [08060502] [MOV001.TOD] [MOV002.
CU-VD50U.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM When Copying from High Definition Everio to AVCHD Disc Video files \ [BDMV] ROOT [STREAM] 00000.m2ts 00001.m2ts [BACKUP] [CLIPINF] [PLAYLIST] index.bdmv MovieObject.bdmv [EVERIO_I] When Creating and Storing Desired Folders and Files on a PC \ ROOT Video/still image files *2, 3 [USER_DAT] [USER_DAT2] [USER2.TPD] *4 [USER_DAT3] [USER1.JTS] *2 Create folders with Power2Go and copy the desired video and/or still image files into the folders.
CU-VD50U.book Page 23 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Playing Images Stored on the DVD You can play back video and still images of Everio stored on a DVD. Viewing Images Copied from the High Definition Everio o To start viewing immediately after storing images on a DVD EN A Remove the USB cable. (P. 14) ES B Connect this burner to the TV. • For details on connection, refer to “Connecting to the TV” (P. 12, 13). • Check that the power lamp of this burner lights up in orange.
CU-VD50U.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM o Digest Playback (for AVCHD disc only) • Use the selection keys to select “DIGEST PLAYBACK” and press the ENTER button. The videos will be played back for several seconds consecutively. • Press the NAVIGATION/TOP MENU button during playback to display the sub menu. TO NORMAL PLAYBACK : Plays back the video normally. TO INDEX MENU : Returns to the playback navigator screen.
CU-VD50U.book Page 25 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM o Displaying the TOOL MENU [for data disc (video/still images) only] You can switch between video/still images or display file details from the TOOL MENU. TOOL MENU Operate when playback navigator is displayed NAVIGATION A Select DVD-R 001 002 003 TOOL MENU 001/002 BACK FOLDER SELECT SWITCH TO IMAGE MODE 004SHOW DETAIL JUN.01.2008 10:20AM JUN.01.2008 10:35AM JUN.01.2008 11:03AM 06.01 11:17 *5. !- 005 006 007 008 JUN.01.
CU-VD50U.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Remote Control Button REV NEXT PREVIOUS Skip Replay ENTER Description Video Image Playback Still Image Playback Rewinds playback. Changes in the order of Search b1 to Search b3 with each press. Press the button when in the paused mode to enable reverse b playback frame by frame. (Not available for AVCHD disc.) Reverse playback at slow speed is not possible. Displays the next video image. Displays the next still image.
CU-VD50U.book Page 27 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Viewing DVD-Video Copied from Everio o To start viewing immediately after storing images on a DVD A Remove the USB cable. (P. 14) B Connect this burner to the TV. • For details on connection, refer to “Connecting to the TV” (P. 12, 13). • Check that the power lamp of this burner lights up in orange. • After pressing the power button, it will take about 25 seconds to display the intermediate screen. (P.
CU-VD50U.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM o Buttons that can be used during playback (DVD-Video) Remote Control Button PLAY PAUSE STOP FWD REV NEXT PREVIOUS Skip Replay TOOL 28 Description Pressing this button when in the paused or variable speed playback mode resumes normal playback. Pauses playback. Stops playback. Fast-forwards playback. Changes in the order of Search +1 to Search +3 with each press. Press the button when in the paused mode to enable forward playback frame by frame.
CU-VD50U.book Page 29 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Changing the Playback Settings You can alter the method for playing back video/still images as well as the image settings. Operate during playback PLAYBACK SETTING REPEAT CHANGE TITLE CHANGE CHAPTER EN OFF ES indicates the default settings during purchase of this product. DISC SETTING If the disc contains more than one audio language, subtitle language or has multi-angle scenes, you can select with this setting.
CU-VD50U.book Page 30 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM VIDEO SETTING You can only configure settings for video images. PICTURE QUALITY For specifying the video image quality. NORMAL Set to this value under normal circumstances. CINEMA Plays back in cinema-like picture quality. FINE Plays back in clear sharply defined picture quality. SOFT Plays back in soft textured picture quality. Plays back images in the picture quality specified in USER SETTING “DETAIL SETTING”.
CU-VD50U.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Operate in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting this burner to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. Preparations • Connect an HDMI cable between this burner and the TV. (P. 12) • Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting in its menu to “on”. (For details, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.
CU-VD50U.book Page 32 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Note Caution 32 • HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables. • Not all HDMI-compatible devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The HDMI control function of this burner will not work when connected to these devices. • This burner is not guaranteed to operate with all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices.
CU-VD50U.book Page 33 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Viewing High Quality Images You can change the video output resolution when this burner is connected to a high definition TV using a HDMI or component video cable. (Intermediate screen) Operate when in the intermediate screen* EN * To display the intermediate screen, refer to page 34. ES Current resolution: AUTO • Press the button each time to change the output resolution.
CU-VD50U.book Page 34 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Settings Menu Change the settings of this burner according to the environment of use. Menu Operation Procedures Caution • The SET UP button can only function when the intermediate screen (screen without image display) is displayed. If the playback navigator is displayed, press STOP (for AVCHD disc and DVD-Video) or NAVIGATION/TOP MENU (for data disc) to clear the screen.
CU-VD50U.book Page 35 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Settings Menu Items and Descriptions indicates the default settings during purchase of this product. ¹ Menu items for which setting cannot be changed will appear grayed out on the screen. DISC SETTING If the disc contains more than one audio language, subtitle language or has multi-angle scenes, you can select with this setting. AUDIO LANGUAGE Set the audio language to be played back. SUBTITLE Set the subtitle language to be displayed.
CU-VD50U.book Page 36 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM CONNECTION SETTING COMPONENT OUTPUT For specifying the output resolution setting of the component connectors. You can also specify the setting using the remote control. (P. 33) 480i During output in D1 (480i) 480p During output in D2 (480p) 720p During output in D3 (1080i) 1080i During output in D4 (720p) HDMI SETTING HDMI VIDEO MODE Specify this setting when you are using the burner with both the HDMI terminal and component connectors connected.
CU-VD50U.book Page 37 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Deep Color This function works during playback. Specify this setting when viewing images on a TV that supports Deep Color. This allows viewing of high definition images of 30-bit and 36-bit color depths that are higher than the full 24-bit color. Select this value to view high definition images on a TV that AUTO supports Deep Color. Set to “OFF” if the images cannot be played back properly. OFF Set to this value under normal circumstances.
CU-VD50U.book Page 38 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM OTHER SETTING RESUME * For specifying whether to memorize the stop position. ON Memorize the stop position. OFF Do not memorize the stop position. ON SCREEN GUIDE For specifying whether to display the playback status information. AUTO Display for 5 seconds. OFF Do not display. ON SCREEN LANGUAGE For specifying the language to be displayed for the settings menu screen and others. “ENGLISH” is set as the default language.
CU-VD50U.book Page 39 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Screen Displays You can display information during playback on the screen. EN ES • Press each time to hide/show information.
CU-VD50U.book Page 40 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM o During playback of still image data disc copied from a high definition Everio File Date/Time Disc Type JUN.01.
CU-VD50U.book Page 41 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Troubleshooting Trouble Action General z Make sure the AC adapter and power cord are properly connected. (P. 4) Cannot function properly. z Press the power button on this burner for more than 5 seconds to reset the burner. (The burner will turn off automatically.) The burner or AC adapter is hot. z The burner and AC adapter will become hot with prolonged use. This is not a malfunction.
CU-VD50U.book Page 42 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Trouble Action Playback The remote control is not working. z The remote control is not operable when the disc tray is opened. Close the disc tray. Unable to operate. z If the burner does not work at all, remove the power plug and insert again. (It may not function properly due to lightning strike or static electricity.) No images on the TV. z Connect this burner to a TV. (P.
CU-VD50U.book Page 43 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Trouble Action Unable to read the content of the AVCHD disc using the PC’s explorer function. z The PC’s operation system does not support the AVCHD disc. Install the Power2Go software provided. Unable to play back images added by a PC. z When playing back a disc (multi-border disc) containing images added by a PC, the added images cannot be played back. ES Playback The TV switches input automatically when the burner is played.
CU-VD50U.book Page 44 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Problems with seamless playback During continuous playback of multiple files, the image will freeze for a few seconds while switching the files in the following cases. • When the recording dates are different: The image will freeze for a few seconds when switching between files with different recording dates. For files with the same date, playback is seamless.
CU-VD50U.book Page 45 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Error Messages Trouble Action Unplayable disc z The disc may be dirty. Clean the disc and try again. z The disc or data format is not supported. Check the disc or data format (extension). (P. 49) Incompatible disc z Insert a disc that can be played on this burner. (P. 49) z The “Close disc” check box in Power2Go might have been unchecked to allow further recording.
CU-VD50U.book Page 46 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Other Information 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.
CU-VD50U.book Page 47 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Registered Trademarks and Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States. • Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.
CU-VD50U.book Page 48 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM Specifications General Rated current 2.3 A Dimensions (W x H x D) 152 x 42 x 195 mm (6" x 1-7/10" x 7-7/10") Approx. 920 g (2 lbs) Mass (excluding AC adapter and connection cables) Operating temperature: 0 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F) Operating environment Storage temperature: -20 C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 F) Laser power For DVD: 656 to 663 nm, 1.04 mW (wavelength, output) For CD: 777 to 788 nm, 1.
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CU-VD50U.book Page 50 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM When connected to an Everio camera Interface USB 2.0 Interface cable USB cable (Mini A type - Mini B type) Compatible discs for Everio DVD-R, DVD-RW writing High definition (8 cm discs cannot DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW Everio be used) Recording format Everio DVD-Video (video only) High definition AVCHD disc (video) Everio Data disc (video, still image) Recording time Everio Approx.
CU-VD50U.book Page 51 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45 AM When connected to a PC Interface USB 2.0, USB 1.1 *1 Interface cable USB cable (USB cable provided with Everio can also be used) Supported operating Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional system Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium (Macintosh is not supported.) Data buffer capacity 2 MB Data transfer rate (for USB 2.
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