JVC CU-VD3 AA User manual

ENGLISH
CU-VD3
AA/AG/AC/TW/KR
DVD Burner
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD
DVD
DVD DVD
DVD
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Basic Guide
Getting ready to copy to a DVD!
AGet 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.
BConnect
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL (Single-sided double layer)
Brand JVC, TDK, Verbatim,
SONY
JVC JVC, Verbatim
zUse 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.
zDo not use discs that are scratched.
zDVD-R DL discs can be used only when the burner is connected to a high definition
Everio camera.
Caution
USB cable
Power input
To DC jack
To DC jack
The power lamp lights
in green.
CU-VD3
Everio camera
Use the AC adapter to
power on the Everio
camera.
USB extension
cable for Everio
Use if necessary.
To power
supply outlet
To power
supply outlet
Important!
zThe USB cable cannot be connected to the Everio dock (supplied with Everio
camera).
zWhen the DVD created on this burner cannot be played on other devices, play
back using this burner. (AP. 8)
zIf you encounter any problems, refer to “Troubleshooting”. (AP. 18)
zFollow the instructions in the instruction manual of the Everio camera when
operating the Everio camera.
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COpen the tray and insert the disc
DClose the tray
Push in until the tray
snaps in.
EOpen the LCD monitor
The Everio camera turns on.
Preparations
completed!
To copy images to DVD AP. 8f13
To play back copied images AP. 8
1) Press the eject
button.
2) Pull out completely.
3) Insert firmly into place.
Turn the Everio off and on
again if the following display
remains unchanged.
Pay attention to the followings!
zDo not touch the
recording side
zDo not place any
objects on top
¹Recording and playback may not function properly if the disc is
scratched or dirty.
zDo not topple
zDo not subject to
mechanical shock
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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
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.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VARO!
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.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
ATTENTION:
This unit contains microcomputers. External electronic
noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In
such cases, switch the unit off and unplug the mains
power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the unit on.
Take out the disc. After checking the disc, operate the
unit as usual.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or
damage to the unit, first firmly
insert the small end of the
power cord into the AC
Adapter until it is no longer
wobbly, and then plug the
larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
•Remove the mains plug immediately if the burner
functions abnormally.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
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Safety Precautions for the Burner
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failing to
do so may result in electric shock, fire, injury, or
malfunction.
•Do not disassemble, dismantle, or modify the
equipment. Requests for repair and inspection should
be made to the dealer.
•Do not insert metal or combustible objects or pour
water or other liquids inside the burner.
•Turn off the power when connecting equipment.
•Remove the plug when the burner will not be used for
a prolonged time or prior to cleaning (electricity flows
through the equipment even when the power is off).
•Do not block the ventilation holes of the burner.
•Do not use where there is condensation. Suddenly
carrying the burner from a cold location to a hot
location may result in the formation of drops, which
may cause a malfunction or failure.
•Do not cause the burner to vibrate when discs are in.
Safety Precautions for Accessories
•When using the AC adapter, the power cord, and the
USB cable, be sure to observe the following
precautions. Failing to do so may result in electric
shock, fire, injury, or malfunction.
•Do not insert or remove the plug when your hands
are wet.
•Fully insert the plug into the outlet.
•Keep dust and metal objects away from the plug.
•Do not damage the cord.
•Place the cord where it will not trip someone up.
•Do not use when thunder can be heard.
•Do not dismantle.
•Do not use for any product other than this one.
•Do not play the provided CD-ROM with an audio
player. Doing so may damage the circuits or speakers.
Safety Precautions for Discs
Do not use the following discs.
•Cracked discs
•Deeply scratched discs
Installation
Do not install in any of the following locations.
•Humid location
•Location of 60 °C or above
•Location subject to direct sunlight
•Location where overheating is likely
•Dusty or smoky locations
•Locations subject to oily smoke or steam such as a
kitchen counter or beside a humidifier
•Unstable location
•Bathroom
•Dusty places
•Slanted location
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:
Gently wipe from the inner edge to the outer edge with
a soft cloth.
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.
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 registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their
respective holders.
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.
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
5timesonly. 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.
Lens
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Contents
zBasic Guide.............................................................................................................. 2
zSafety Precautions .................................................................................................. 4
zGetting Started......................................................................................................... 7
Taking out the USB Cable ....................................................................................... 7
Placing the Burner ................................................................................................... 7
zCopying 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
zTroubleshooting .................................................................................................... 18
zSpecifications ........................................................................................................ 20
Accessories
If there are any items missing, please consult your authorised dealer.
AC adapter
(AP-V3U) Power cord USB extension cable for Everio
USB extension cable
for PC
Instruction manual (this manual),
other printed material Stand DVD-R (blank disc) x 1 CD-ROM (data writing software) x 1
zUse 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.
Caution
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Getting Started
AHook the protruding tip with your finger and
pull it towards you
BTake out the USB cable
•Can be connected to the USB extension cable.
oHorizontal 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.
oVertical orientation
Face the feet side towards the left and fix securely on the stand.
Taking out the USB Cable
Placing the Burner
Low side
High side
Back
Feet
Arrow
Front
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Copying to DVD
3 Copy Options
oCopying All Files to the DVD ....................................................................P. 9
oCopying by Date ........................................................................................P. 10
oCopying by Event ......................................................................................P. 12
Playing Back Copied Images
AConnect as shown above and turn on
each device
•The screen on the right appears on the
Everio camera.
BSwitch the TV to an appropriate input
CSelect “PLAYBACK” and press
•Playback begins automatically.
•To stop, select ousing the touch sensor.
zWhen opening/closing the disc tray or during
copying/playback, the access lamp lights or blinks
in orange.
USB cable
To USB jack
AV cable
(supplied with Everio)
To Audio/Video input
terminals
To AV jack
Use the AC adapter to
power on the Everio
camera.
Access lamp
<Everio LCD monitor screen>
Select with
touch sensor
CREATE TOGETHER
SELECT AND CREATE
CREATE DUPLICATE
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK CREATED DISC
CREATE DVD
Note
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APress the [DIRECT DVD] button
BSelect “EXECUTE” and press
CThe “CREATING NOW” screen
appears and copying starts
To cancel, select “STOP” and press .
DWhen “COMPLETED” appears,
press to complete copying
Copying All Files to the DVD
zIf the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following
procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.
zFor 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.
Caution
Preparations
[DIRECT DVD]
Select with
touch sensor
UNSAVED SCENES
READY TO CREATE
DVD-R
EXECUTE
RETURN
QUIT
<Everio LCD monitor screen>
CREATING NOW
ELAPSED: 3 min
STOP
30%
Do not turn off the power or remove the
USB cable while the “CREATING NOW”
screen is displayed.
COMPLETED
OK
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ADisplay the “CREATE DVD” screen,
select “SELECT AND CREATE” and
press
BSelect “CREATE BY DATE” and
press
CSelect the desired dates and
press
DSelect “ALL” and press
Copying by Date
zIf the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following
procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.
zFor 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 Aappears when the Everio camera is turned on.
Caution
Preparations
CREATE TOGETHER
SELECT AND CREATE
CREATE DUPLICATE
PLAYBACK
SELECT AND CREATE
CREATE DVD
<Everio LCD monitor screen>
CREATE BY DATE
CREATE BY EVENT
CREATE BY PLAYLIST
SELECT FROM SCENES
CREATE DISC BY DATE
SELECT AND CREATE
CREATE BY DATE
12.10.2008
00h18m
TOTAL
QUIT
11.10.2008
DVD1
ALL
DVD1
DVD CREATION LIST
QUITCHECK
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ESelect “EXECUTE” and press
FThe “CREATING NOW” screen
appears and copying starts
To cancel, select “STOP” and press .
GWhen “COMPLETED” appears,
press to complete copying
ALL
READY TO CREATE
DVD-R
EXECUTE
RETURN
QUIT
CREATING NOW
ELAPSED: 3 min
STOP
30%
Do not turn off the power or remove the
USB cable while the “CREATING NOW”
screen is displayed.
COMPLETED
OK
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ADisplay the “CREATE DVD” screen,
select “SELECT AND CREATE” and
press
BSelect “CREATE BY EVENT” and
press
CSelect the desired events and
press
Copying by Event
zIf the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following
procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.
zFor some Everio cameras, still images cannot be copied.
Register images to events beforehand.
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 Aappears when the Everio camera is turned on.
Caution
Preparations
CREATE TOGETHER
SELECT AND CREATE
CREATE DUPLICATE
PLAYBACK
SELECT AND CREATE
CREATE DVD
<Everio LCD monitor screen>
CREATE BY DATE
CREATE BY EVENT
CREATE BY PLAYLIST
SELECT FROM SCENES
CREATE DISC BY EVENT
SELECT AND CREATE
SON 1
SEARCH EVENT
QUIT
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DSelect “ALL” and press
ESelect “EXECUTE” and press
FThe “CREATING NOW” screen
appears and copying starts
To cancel, select “STOP” and press .
GWhen “COMPLETED” appears,
press to complete copying
ALL
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
DVD CREATION LIST
QUITCHECK
ALL
READY TO CREATE
DVD-R
EXECUTE
RETURN
QUIT
CREATING NOW
ELAPSED: 3 min
STOP
30%
Do not turn off the power or remove the
USB cable while the “CREATING NOW”
screen is displayed.
COMPLETED
OK
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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.
¹During connection, switch off the power supply of CU-VD3.
CU-VD3 is turned on by inserting the AC adapter into the power supply outlet.
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Copying to a DVD
ATurn on the burner and the PC.
•Install the CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite software if you have not done so.
BInsert a disc.
•We recommend you to use a compatible disc. (AP. 2, 20)
CUse 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 half-width alphanumeric characters when entering the folder or file names. You can
enter up to 40 half-width 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.
Creating Data DVD from a PC
AC adapter
Power cord
USB extension cable for PC
USB
To power supply outlet
USB cable
CU-VD3
PC
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•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.
oRemoving USB Cable from PC
1. Carry out removing of hardware on the PC.
2. Remove the USB Cable.
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Computers That Can Be Used
CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite can be used on computers satisfying the following
conditions.
oOperating system:
WindowsXP Home Edition (pre-installed)
WindowsXP Home Professional (pre-installed)
Windows VistaHome Basic (32-bit edition, pre-installed)
Windows VistaHome Premium (32-bit edition, pre-installed)
oConnector:
USB 2.0 connector
oCPU:
IntelPentiumIII, at least 800 MHz
(IntelPentium4, at least 2 GHz recommended)
oRAM:
At least 128 MB (at least 256 MB recommended)
oFree hard disk space:
At least 50 MB for installation
At least 5 GB recommended for creating DVDs
oDisplay:
Must be capable of displaying 800 c600 dots
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Installing CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite
AInsert the provided CD-ROM in the PC.
•The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
BConfirm the language and then click
“OK”.
•The installation screen appears.
zDo 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.
Caution
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CClick “Next”.
•The “License Agreement” screen appears.
DConfirm the contents and then click
“Yes”.
•The “Customer Information” screen appears.
EEnter the “User Name” and
“Company Name” and then click
“Next”.
FFollow the on-screen instructions.
•Installation starts. The “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears.
GClick “Finish”.
•The computer will restart and installation is
completed.
•If the screen on the right does not appear,
proceed to step H.
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HClick “Finish”.
•The “CyberLink Power2Go 5.5” Readme
screen appears.
IRead the contents of the Readme.
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CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite Contact Information
For information on CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite or other products, use the following
contact information.
oTelephone/fax support
Location Language Office hours
(Mon. to Fri.)
Phone # Fax #
Taiwan Mandarin 9:00 am to 6:00 pm [phone]
ext. 333 [phone]
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Action
CU-VD3
Cannot turn the power
on.
zMake sure the AC adapter and power cord are connected
properly.
The burner and AC
adapter is hot.
zThis is not a malfunction.
zIf the burner is abnormally hot, remove the AC adapter and
consult your authorised dealer.
Cannot open the disc
tray.
zA disc cannot be ejected by pressing the eject button if data
is being written to the disc. Wait until writing finishes.
zIf 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.
Reading fails.
zInsert the disc with the label facing up.
zMake sure the disc tray is not dirty.
zMake sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged.
zMake sure the special-shaped discs are not used.
zMake sure the audio CD complies with the CD-DA standard.
(Copy-control CDs cannot be played.)
zFor CD-R or CD-RW, make sure it is not recorded using the
packet-write method.
Writing fails.
zMake sure an appropriate disc is being used. (AP. 2, 20)
zUse discs recommended for the burner. (AP. 2, 20)
zMake sure that a new disc is used for DVD-R.
zInsert the disc with the label facing up.
zMake sure the disc tray is not dirty.
zMake sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged.
zMake sure the special-shaped discs are not used.
The writing time is too
long.
zThe 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.
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Trouble Action
Everio
Cannot be recognised
by the Everio camera.
zMake sure the USB cable is connected properly.
zRemove and insert the USB cable again.
zRemove and insert the AC adapter of CU-VD3.
Unable to play DVD
video created on this
burner on other DVD
players.
zConnect 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.)
It is impossible to dub
the DVD discs, which
were written with this
burner, on a HDD-DVD
recorder.
zConnect 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
PC
Cannot play back.
zIf 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.
In this case, consult the DLA software developer or check
out “DLA” related websites for solutions.
zConfirm the region code and change the region code of
CU-VD3.
zThe DVD video created on this burner is region free (“ALL”).
Region code cannot
be changed.
zFollow 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.
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Specifications
zOptimal performance of the burner may not be possible depending on the disc used. Using discs
of manufacturers for which compatibility has been confirmed is recommended.
zOnly 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
a PC.
*2 Dual layer DVD-RW discs cannot be used.
General
Rated current 0.9 A
Dimensions (mm)
(W x H x D)
141 x 23 x 166
Weight
Approx. 380 g
(Excluding AC adapter and
USB extension cable)
Operating
environment
Operating temperature:
5 °C to 35 °C
Storing temperature:
-20 °C to 60 °C
Laser power
(wavelength,
output)
For DVD:
661 nm, 0.4 mW
For CD:
785 nm, 0.6 mW
AC adapter (AP-V3U)
Power supply AC110 V to 240 V
50 Hz/60 Hz
Input capacity 0.26 A
Output DC 5.2 V, 2 A
Operating
temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
Dimensions (mm)
(W x H x D)
49 x 28 x 79
(Excluding power cord)
Weight Approx. 136 g
Recommended discs
DVD-R JVC, TDK, Verbatim, SONY
DVD-R DL*1 JVC, Verbatim
DVD-RW*2 JVC
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)
Everio : DVD-R, DVD-RW
High definition
Everio
: DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
Recording format
Everio : DVD video (video only)
High definition
Everio
: Data DVD (video, still image)
Recording time
Everio : Approx. 30 minutes (including time taken for finalization)
zApprox. 90 minutes of video recorded in fine mode on a
4.7 GB disc. (Varies depending on conditions such as
number of titles.)
High definition
Everio
: For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Everio
camera.
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