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CU-VD50AA.book Page 2 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 3 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 recognising the disc.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 4 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 5 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Playing Videos Stored on the DVD A Connect this burner to the TV To power supply outlet 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.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 6 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 7 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Safety Precautions for the Burner Installation 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.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 8 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Contents z Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 6 z Getting Started......................................................................................................... 9 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 9 Placing the Burner .........................................................
CU-VD50AA.book Page 9 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Getting Started Accessories If there are any items missing, please consult your authorised dealer. 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-VD50AA.book Page 10 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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. 3) 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-VD50AA.book Page 11 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 12 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 13 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input Connectors TV Component video cable (not provided) 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-VD50AA.book Page 14 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 15 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Creating AVCHD Disc/Data Disc/DVD-Video o Discs that can be created on this burner Copy Playback High definition videos in AVCHD format. Can be played back on AVCHDcompatible devices (such as Blu-ray recorder) or this burner. (P. 23) Data Disc High definition videos in MPEG-2 format. Play back on this burner. (P. 23) Cannot be played back on other devices.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 16 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 To power supply outlet 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-VD50AA.book Page 17 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 18 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 19 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM E Enter the “User Name” and “Company Name” and then click “Next” 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-VD50AA.book Page 20 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 Language English / German / Germany French / Spanish / Italian Office hours (Mon. to Fri.) Phone # Fax # 9:00 am to 5:00 pm +49-700-462-92375 +49-241-70525-25 Taiwan Mandarin 9:00 am to 6:00 pm +886-2-8667-1298 ext.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 21 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 (Back-up folders) \ *1 [EVERIO_V] EVERIO VIDEO ROOT [BACKUP] NORMAL BACK-UP (Everio: CREATE FROM ALL) [08060101] [08060502] Video files [MOV001.TOD] [MOV002.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 22 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 23 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 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.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 24 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 25 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 TOOL 001/002 MENU BACK FOLDER SELECT SWITCH TO IMAGE MODE 004SHOW DETAIL IMAGE VIDEO 08060101 FOLDER 001 002 003 01.06.2008 10:20 01.06.2008 10:35 01.06.2008 11:03 06.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 26 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 27 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 28 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM o Buttons that can be used during playback (DVD-Video) Remote Control Button PLAY PAUSE STOP FWD REV NEXT PREVIOUS Skip 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-VD50AA.book Page 29 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 OFF indicates the default settings during purchase of this product. DISC SETTING AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE CHANGE ANGLE If the disc contains more than one audio language, subtitle language or has multi-angle scenes, you can select with this setting.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 30 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 31 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM 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. 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-VD50AA.book Page 32 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 33 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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* * To display the intermediate screen, refer to page 34. Current resolution: AUTO • Press the button each time to change the output resolution.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 34 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 35 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 36 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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) 576i* During output in D1 (576i) 576p* During output in D2 (576p) 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-VD50AA.book Page 37 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 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. Set to “OFF” if the images cannot be played back properly. OFF Set to this value under normal circumstances.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 38 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM OTHER SETTING RESUME * For specifying whether to memorise the stop position. ON Memorise the stop position. OFF Do not memorise 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-VD50AA.book Page 39 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Screen Displays You can display information during playback on the screen. • Press each time to hide/show information. o During playback of AVCHD disc copied from a high definition Everio Chapter Number Playback Time Title Number Disc Type Playback Position T2 C1 00:00:25 DVD-R Dolby D 2ch Audio Format Playback Mode o During playback of video data disc copied from a high definition Everio Playback Time File Date/Time Playback Position 01.06.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 40 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM o During playback of still image data disc copied from a high definition Everio File Date/Time Disc Type DVD-R 01.06.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 41 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Troubleshooting Trouble Action General z Make sure the AC adapter and power cord are properly connected. (P. 2) 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-VD50AA.book Page 42 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 43 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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. Playback The TV switches input automatically when the burner is played.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 44 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 45 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 46 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 47 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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-VD50AA.book Page 48 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM Specifications General Rated current Dimensions Mass Operating environment Laser power (wavelength, output) 2.3 A 152 x 42 x 195 mm (W x H x D) Approx. 920 g (excluding AC adapter and connection cables) Operating temperature: 0 C to 35 C Storage temperature: -20 C to 60 C For DVD: 656 to 663 nm, 1.04 mW For CD: 777 to 788 nm, 1.33 mW Power supply Input capacity Output Operating temperature Dimensions Mass AC110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 0.
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CU-VD50AA.book Page 50 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 AM When connected to an Everio camera Interface USB 2.0 Interface cable USB cable (Mini A type - Mini B type) Compatible discs for writing (8 cm discs cannot be used) Everio Recording format Everio DVD-R, DVD-RW High definition DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW Everio DVD-Video (video only) High definition AVCHD disc (video) Everio Data disc (video, still image) Recording time Everio Approx.
CU-VD50AA.book Page 51 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:07 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 system Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional 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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