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CU-VD50EK
DVD Burner
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  • Page 1 CU-VD50EK DVD Burner INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 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 (Single- DVD-R DVD-RW sided double layer) JVC, TDK, JVC, Verbatim Brand Verbatim, SONY • DVD-R DL (single-sided double layer) discs can be used only when the Caution burner is connected to a high definition Everio camera.
  • Page 3 Open the tray and insert the disc • The tray cannot be opened/closed when the burner is off. Caution A Press the eject B Pull out C Insert firmly into button. completely. place. Close the tray • Push in until the tray snaps in. Open the LCD monitor •...
  • Page 4 Copying Videos to a DVD Operate on the Everio camera. Depending on the model connected, the on-screen display may differ from those shown below. Select (move up-down) Confirm (push in) Select “CREATE FROM ALL” Select “Yes” ALL SCENES VIDEO CREATE FROM ALL DO YOU WANT TO MAKE SELECT AND CREATE AN AUTOMATIC HEADLINE ON...
  • Page 5 Playing Videos Stored on the DVD Connect this burner to the TV Connect to the TV with To power an Audio/Video cable. supply outlet White Yellow To DC jack Yellow White Power lamp Remove the USB cable • For details, refer to “Connecting to the TV” (P.12, 13). Remove the USB cable •...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    This burner enables DVDs of videos The mains plug shall remain readily operable. recorded with the JVC Hard Disk Camera to • Remove the mains plug immediately if the burner functions be created without using a PC. abnormally. • If you want to edit videos recorded with the camera and create...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ....................6 Getting Started......................9 Accessories ....................... 9 Placing the Burner ..................... 9 Names and Functions of Each Part ..............10 Front and Top Panel....................10 Rear Panel....................... 10 Remote Control ....................... 11 Connecting to the TV .................... 12 Connecting to a TV with HDMI Input Terminal ............

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Accessories If there are any items missing, please consult your authorised dealer. AC adapter Power cord USB cable (AP-V50U) Mini A – Mini B type Stand Audio/Video cable Remote control (RM-V55U) Instruction manual DVD-R (blank disc) x 1 (this manual), other CD-ROM (data writing software) x 1...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Each Part

    Names and Functions of Each Part Front and Top Panel Power (On/Off) Stop Power lamp Play Power on: orange Pause USB connected: green Reverse skip Forward skip Remote control sensor Tray Access lamp Ventilation holes Do not block these To eject tray (P. 3) ventilation holes.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control To display the tool menu (P. 25) To display the playback menu (P. 29) Power (On/Off) To change the output resolution of the image (P. 33) To perform basic setup To display information on the (P. 34) screen (P. 39) To display the playback navigator (P.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Tv

    Connecting to the TV Connecting to a TV with HDMI Input Terminal This burner HDMI input HDMI cable (not provided) • Images can only be displayed on a High-bandwidth Digital Content Note Protection (HDCP) monitor. • We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for viewing in higher picture quality.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Tv With Component Video Input Connectors

    Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input Connectors Component video cable (not provided) This burner Component video input Audio in (L) Audio in (R) Audio cable (not provided) • Connect to a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) Note monitor when using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Connecting to a TV with Audio/Video Input Connectors This burner Video input...

  • Page 14: Copying Everio Video To A Dvd

    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 • Everio: Off Preparations • This burner: Off AC adapter USB connector DC connector To power USB connector...

  • Page 15: Creating Avchd Disc/Data Disc/Dvd-Video

    Creating AVCHD Disc/Data Disc/DVD-Video Discs that can be created on this burner Copy Playback High definition videos in Can be played back on AVCHD- AVCHD Disc AVCHD format. compatible devices (such as Blu-ray recorder) or this burner. (P. 23) High definition videos in Play back on this burner.

  • Page 16: Copying From Pc To Dvd

    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 • Everio: Off Preparations • This burner: Off USB cable (provided with Everio) USB connector...

  • Page 17: Computers That Can Be Used

    • For details on using Power2Go, refer to the User’s guide, Help and Note 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 •...

  • Page 18: Installing Cyberlink Power2Go 5.5 Lite

    Installing CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite • Do not play the provided CD-ROM in an audio player. It is not an audio Caution 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 Windows Vista: A Click “Run INSTALL.EXE”...
  • Page 19 Enter the “User Name” and “Company Name” and then click “Next” Follow the on-screen intructions • Installation starts. After a while, 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 Click “Finish”...

  • Page 20: Cyberlink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Contact Information

    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 Office hours Location Language Phone # Fax # (Mon. to Fri.) English / German / Germany French / Spanish / 9:00 am to 5:00 pm +49-700-462-92375 +49-241-70525-25 Italian...

  • Page 21: Folder Configuration

    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 (Back-up folders) Video files [EVERIO_V] [BACKUP] [08060101] [MOV001.TOD] EVERIO VIDEO NORMAL BACK-UP [08060502]...

  • Page 22: When Copying From High Definition Everio To Avchd Disc

    When Copying from High Definition Everio to AVCHD Disc Video files [BDMV] [STREAM] 00000.m2ts 00001.m2ts ROOT [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 [USER2.TPD] [USER_DAT] [USER_DAT2] [USER_DAT3]...

  • Page 23: Playing Images Stored On The Dvd

    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 To start viewing immediately after storing images on a DVD A Remove the USB cable. (P. 14) B Connect this burner to the TV.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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 DVD-R A Select TOOL MENU VIDEO IMAGE 001/002 BACK FOLDER...
  • Page 26 Description Remote Control Button 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 playback frame by frame. (Not available for AVCHD disc.) Reverse playback at slow speed is not possible.

  • Page 27: Viewing Dvd-Video Copied From Everio

    Viewing DVD-Video Copied from Everio 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). •...
  • Page 28 Buttons that can be used during playback (DVD-Video) Remote Control Button Description Pressing this button when in the paused or variable speed PLAY playback mode resumes normal playback. PAUSE Pauses playback. STOP Stops playback. Fast-forwards playback. Changes in the order of Search +1 to Search +3 with each press.

  • Page 29: Changing The Playback Settings

    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 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.
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Operate In Conjunction With Tv Via Hdmi

    Operate in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting this burner to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilise the following convenient functions. • Connect an HDMI cable between this Preparations burner and the TV. (P. 12) •...
  • Page 32 • HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that Note 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.

  • Page 33: Viewing High Quality Images

    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* * To display the intermediate screen, refer to page 34. Current resolution: AUTO •...

  • Page 34: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Change the settings of this burner according to the environment of use. Menu Operation Procedures • The SET UP button can only function when the intermediate screen Caution (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.

  • Page 35: Settings Menu Items And Descriptions

    Settings Menu Items and Descriptions indicates the default settings during purchase of this product. 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.
  • Page 36 During output in D5 (1080p) (P. 12) 24p OUTPUT JVC camcorders do not support 1080/24p recording. (As of May 2008.) Specify this setting when viewing video images recorded by other devices in 1080/24p on a TV that supports 1080/24p via HDMI connection.
  • Page 37 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 colour depths that are higher than the full 24-bit colour. Select this value to view high definition images on a TV that AUTO supports Deep Colour.
  • Page 38 OTHER SETTING RESUME * For specifying whether to memorise the stop position. Memorise the stop position. Do not memorise the stop position. ON SCREEN GUIDE For specifying whether to display the playback status information. AUTO Display for 5 seconds. Do not display. ON SCREEN LANGUAGE For specifying the language to be displayed for the settings menu screen and others.

  • Page 39: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays You can display information during playback on the screen. • Press each time to hide/show information. During playback of AVCHD disc copied from a high definition Everio Chapter Number Playback Time Title Number Disc Type DVD-R Audio Format 00:00:25 Playback Position Dolby D 2ch...
  • Page 40 During playback of still image data disc copied from a high definition Everio File Date/Time Disc Type 01.06.2008 10:20 DVD-R Playback Mode During playback of DVD disc copied from Everio Chapter Number Playback Time Title Number Disc Type DVD-R Audio Format 00:00:25 Playback Position Dolby D 2ch...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Trouble Action Cannot turn the Make sure the AC adapter and power cord are properly connected. (P. 2) power on. Press the power button on this burner for more Cannot function than 5 seconds to reset the burner. (The burner properly.
  • Page 42 Trouble Action The remote control is The remote control is not operable when the disc tray is opened. Close the disc tray. not working. If the burner does not work at all, remove the power plug and insert again. (It may not Unable to operate.
  • Page 43 Trouble Action Unable to read the The PC’s operation system does not support content of the AVCHD the AVCHD disc. Install the Power2Go software disc using the PC’s provided. explorer function. Unable to play back When playing back a disc (multi-border disc) images added by a containing images added by a PC, the added images cannot be played back.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: Error Messages

    Error Messages Trouble Action The disc may be dirty. Clean the disc and try again. Unplayable disc The disc or data format is not supported. Check the disc or data format (extension). (P. 49) Insert a disc that can be played on this burner. (P.

  • Page 46: Other Information

    If the number for a disc does not match the number for the player, the disc cannot be played on the player. 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.
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    *1 DVD-R DL discs can be used when the burner is connected to a high definition Everio and PC. *2 For DVD-R DL manufactured by JVC, use of discs with the “Also recommended for high definition Everio” message stated is recommended.
  • Page 49 Playback feature Discs supported DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW Data format AVCHD or DVD data disc created by connecting to a high (extension) definition Everio DVD video disc created by connecting to Everio DVD data disc for which data is recorded using the high definition Everio, processed using an editing software of Everio, and written to a specific folder on this burner •...
  • Page 50 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)
  • Page 51 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.)
  • Page 52 Printed in Malaysia © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0608MNH-SW-VM...

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