JVC Everio CU-VD3U User manual

JVC
CU-VD3U
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LYT1840-00 1D
ENGLISH
DVD Burner
INSTRUCTIONS
Graveur de DVD
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
Grabador de DVD
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
FRANCAIS
iESPANOL
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.

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.
•An optional 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 2and 3to ensure safe use of this
product.
Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT:
In the event that any of the following occur, remove the
plug and make arequest for repair to the dealer.
•Smoke or abnormal odor is emitted
•Damage from being dropped
•Water or an object enters inside
CAUTION:
AUNIT IS ACLASS 1LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES AVISIBLE 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 1LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
C.Il1TION ClASS 38 ,ISIBLE AND INVISIBLE lJ\SER RADIAIION WHEN DPI'N. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM
ATTENTION CLASSE 3B RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE Er INVISIBLE EN CAS O'OINERTUR[
EXPOSnlON OANGEREUS[ AU fAISCEAU.
VORS!CHT KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UNO UNSICHTBARE lASI'RSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG GEOff NET
NICHT OEM STRAHL AUSSEflEN.
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ALA KAISO sATEfSEEN
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.
AnENTlON:
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 :I .~ I
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.
Declaration of Conformity (for owners in the U.S.A.)
Model Number :CU-VD3U
Trade Name JVC
Responsible party JVC AMERICAS
CORP.
Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N.J.07470
Telephone Number .973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
(For owners in the U.S.A.)
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
T~is equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in aresidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio
or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on acircuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radiol
TV
technician for help.
(For owners in Canada)
•FOR USE WITH MODEL NO. AP-V3U
(AC ADAPTER).
•POUR UTILISER AVEC MODELE AP-V3U
(ADAPTATEUR
CA).
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la
c1asse Best conforme a
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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.
oDo not disassemble, dismantle, or modify the
equipment. Requests for repair and inspection should
be made to the dealer.
oDo not insert metal or combustible objects or pour
water or other liquids inside the burner.
oTurn off the power when connecting equipment.
oRemove the plug when the burner will not be used for
aprolonged time or prior to cleaning (electricity flows
through the equipment even when the power is off).
oDo not block the ventilation holes of the burner.
oDo not use where there is condensation. Suddenly
carrying the burner from acold location to ahot
location may result
in the formation of drops, which
may cause amalfunction or failure.
oDo not cause the burner to vibrate when discs are in.
Safety Precautions for Accessories
oWhen 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.
oDo not insert or remove the plug when your hands
are wet.
oFully insert the plug into the outlet.
oKeep dust and metal objects away from the plug.
oDo not damage the cord.
oPlace the cord where it will not trip someone up.
oDo not use when thunder can be heard.
oDo not dismantle.
oDo not use for any product other than this one.
oDo 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.
oCracked discs
oDeeply scratched discs
Installation
Do not install in any of the following locations.
oHumid location
oLocation of 60°C or above
oLocation subject to direct sunlight
oLocation where overheating is likely
oDusty or smoky locations
oLocations subject to oily smoke or steam such as a
kitchen counter or beside ahumidifier
oUnstable location
oBathroom
oDusty places
oSlanted 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:
o Be sure to unplug the burner before beginning
cleaning.
o Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
oEnsure that no moisture or liquid comes into contact
with the drive during cleaning.
Exterior of the Burner:
Wipe dirt off with adry cloth.
Disc Tray:
Wipe off dirt with asoft dry
cloth.
Do not touch the lens.
To clean the lens, use
commercially available lens
cleaning blower for cameras.
Using alens cleaning disc will
cause malfunction.
Disc:
Use acommercially 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 aplace 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 anumber. If the number for
adisc 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 playa DVD that
has adifferent 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
5 times only. The code set the fifth time becomes the
final code, so be sure to set afrequently 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
oOther company and product names mentioned herein
are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their
respective holders.
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Getting ready to copy to aOVOI
To DC jack
Use the
AC adapter to
power on the Everio
camera.
Use if necessary.
USB extension cable
') .1IIl(~ ~===',
USB cable
The power lamp lights
in green.
Get ready arecommended 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.
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\
•When the DVD created on this burner cannot be played on other devices, play I
back using this burner. (1& P. 8)
•If you encounter any problems, refer to "Troubleshooting".
(1& P. 15)
•Follow the instructions
in the instruction manual of the Everio camera when
connecting and operating the Everio camera. )
"----~---~---------~~
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL (Single-sided double layer)
Brand JVC, TDK, Verbatim, JVC JVC, Verbatim
SONY
Connect
j[]l.~ '.1
~
ll!!!l!mlJ •Use acommercially available cleaning cloth to wipe the disc gently If there are any
fingerprints
or dirt. Applying too much strength will result in scratches.
•Do not use discs that are scratched.
•DVD-R DL discs can be used only when the burner is connected to ahigh definition
Everio camera.

•Do not topple
•Do
not subject to
mechanical shock
3) Insert firmly into place.
Turn the Everio off and on
again if the following display
remains unchanged.
Open the LCD monitor
The Everio camera turns on.
•Do not place any
objects on top
Pay attention to the followings!
2) Pull out completely.
To m~Y back copied images e P. 8
To copy images to DVD " ,.. 8"'-' 13
Close the tray
Push in until the tray
snaps in.
• Do not push on the
top cover.
•Do not touch the
recording side
*Recording and playback may not function properly if the disc is
scratched
or dirty.
Preparations
completeCl!
Open the tray and insertthe disc
1) Press the eject
button.

Contents
•Safety Precautions.. 2
•Basic Guide 4
•Getting Started 7
Taking out the USB Cable 7
Placing the Burner 7
•Copying to DVD 8
3Copy 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 aPC (Optional) 14
•Troubleshooting 15
•Specifications 17
Accessories
If there are any items missing, please consult your authorized dealer.
AC adapter
(AP-V3U) Power cord USB extension cable
~
~
DVD-R (blank disc)
Stand
Instruction manual
(this manual), other printed
material
~ •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.
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Getting Started
Taking out the USB Cable
Hook the protruding tip with your finger and
pull it towards you
f) Take out the USB cable
•Can be connected to the USB extension cable.
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Placing the Burner
•Horizontal orientation
Take note ofthe top and bottom of the burner and place it in
the horizontal orientation.
*00 not place any objects on top of the burner.
•Vertical orientation
Face the feet side towards the left and fix securely on the stand.
Feet
'J:: Low side
Arrow
Front

Copying to DVD
•Copying All Files to the DVD P. 9
•Copying by Date P. 10
•Copying by Event P. 12
To AV jack
Access lamp
Use the AC adapter to
power
on the Everio
camera.
AV cable
(supplied with Everio)
To AudioNideo 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. using the touch sensor.
(
Note)
•When opening/closing the disc tray or during
copying/playback, the access lamp lights or blinks
in orange.
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<Everio LCD monitor screen>

Copying All Files to the eve
r,--l •Ifthe operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following
l~J procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.
•For some Everio cameras, still images cannot be copied.
(Preparations) Connect CU-VD3
to the Eve~io camera according to the procedures on •
. .
P. 4"-'5 and turn on the Eveno 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.
When "COMPLETED" appears,
press @
to complete copying
[DIRECT DVD]
<Everio LCD monitor screen>
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Copying by Date
_ • If the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following
.• procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.
•For some Everio cameras, still images cannot be copied.
(Preparations) ~~~~~~t CU-VD3 to the Everio camera according to the procedures on
The screen in step fJ appears when the Everio camera is turned on.
I
Display the "CREATE DVD" screen,
select "SELECT AND CREATE" and
press
@)
Select "CREATE BY DATE" and
press e
Select the desired dates and
press @
Select" ALL" and press @
10
<Everio LCD monitor screen>

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
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Copying by Event
_ • If the operation and display of your Everio camera differs from the following
.' procedures, refer to the instruction manual of your Everio camera.
•For
some Everio cameras, still images cannot be copied.
(Preparations) 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. 4~5.
The screen in step fJ 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 @
Select "ALL" and press @
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<Everio LCD monitor screen>

Select "EXECUTE" and press @
The "CREATING NOW" screen
appears and copying starts
To cancel, select "STOP" and press e.
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
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Creating Data DVD from aPC
•The following optional accessories are required:
•Specialized USB cable (QAM1 092-001)
•Please purchase from the JVC Accessory Store at:
http://www.jvc.com
http://www.jvc.ca I
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•Disc writing software (Power2Go) J
•Please purchase from the CyberLink homepage.
http://www.cyberlink.com/oem/jvc/cds/enu/index_2.jsp
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This burner can be used as aDVD burner by connecting it to aPC. Data DVD can be
created by using the disc writing software (sold separately).
Power cord
CU-VD3
~I[]l
~
Power supply outlet
USB cable
USB
PClfl
Specialized USB cable
(sold separately)
*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.
C Note). The supplied USB extension cable cannot be used.
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Action
CU-VD3
Cannotturnthe power
on.
The burner and
AC
adapter is hot.
!1..... •Make sure the AC adapter and power cord are connected
'r- properly.
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•This is not amalfunction.
•If the burner is abnormally hot, remove the
AC adapter and
consult your authorized dealer.
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Cannot open the disc
tray.
Reading fails.
Writing fails.
The writingtime
is too
long.
, •.... ~ .. 1" .•.....
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• A disc cannot be ejected by pressing the eject button if data
is being written to the disc. Wait until writing finishes.
•If adisc 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 5cm into the force eject hole located on
the right side of the eject button. The disc tray will be
ejected for about 1cm, pull out the disc tray manually and
take out the disc.
•Insert the disc with the label facing up.
•Make sure the disc tray is not dirty.
•Make sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged.
•Make sure the special-shaped discs are not used.
• Make sure the audio CD complies with the CD-DA standard.
(Copy-control CDs cannot be played.)
•For CD-R or CD-RW, make sure
it is not recorded using the
packet-write method.
•Make sure
an appropriate disc is being used. (~ P. 4, 17)
•Use discs recommended for the burner.
(~P. 4, 17)
•Make sure that anew disc is used for DVD-R.
•Insert the disc with the label facing up.
• Make sure the disc tray is not dirty.
•Make sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged.
•Make sure the special-shaped discs are not used.
•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.
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Trouble
Everio
Action
Cannot be recognized
by the Everio camera.
•Make sure the USB cable is connected properly.
•Remove and insert the USB cable again.
•Remove and insert the AC adapter of CU-VD3.
•Turn off CU-VD3 and the Everio camera, and then turn on
again.
Problems occur
during operation.
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J.
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Unable to play DVD
video created on this
burner on other DVD
players.
•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.)
I
It is impossible to dub
the DVD discs, which
were written with this
burner, on aHDD-DVD
recorder.
Trouble
PC
Cannot play back.
Region code cannot
be changed.
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•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.)
Action
•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.
I.... In this case, consult the DLA software developer or check
l'r out "DLA" related websites for solutions.
:t
•Confirm the region code and change the region code of
CU-VD3.
•The DVD video created on this burner
is region free ("ALL").
•Follow the instructions on the PC screen to change the
region code.
i...... t.· (The code cannot be changed for some playback software.)
,r The region code of CU-VD3 can be changed up to 5times.
The region code cannot be changed anymore as the code
is
finalized after changing the fifth time.

Specifications
General
Ratedicun:ehL<0.9 A
·,.v_." ..
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Input~apa~I~ ..•.. ':·0.26 A
Weight. . .Approx. 136 g(0.3 Ibs)
·O~er:i!jhg... 0 °C to 40°C
t~iT,lp~r~tu,,~::~ (32 OF to 104 OF)
~bi~~~i~fl~"~~~ 49 x28 x79
··,: .. ';t;,·,,::,·;:~c:;ncl (1-9/10" x1-1/10" x3-1/10")
'~'XHX[);' .•• '
ic:;\ .• ,· ', .. , .' .• '.. :: (Excluding power cord)
.Approx. 380 g(0.84 Ibs)
(Excluding AC adapter and
"USB extension cable)
Operating temperature:
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95 OF)
iStoring temperature:
.
-20°C to 60°C
(-4 of to 140 OF)
~pS:@tiQgc •. · .• ·.
en"ffQoment
~ .''-" ..
'- .. ::-i.:"
DjmehsiOos{rrutl)' 141 x23 x166
~XH )CD)' ..•.• (5-3/5" x9/10" x6-1/2")
'I5~/,,,;HW·····g;;· .
~I;·;rv.~n.· .. - -_:-:":<",".,.> .
<iJVC, TDK, Verbatim, SONY
• c· .•• JVC, Verbatim
iJVC
*1 DVD-R DL discs can be used when the
burner is connected to ahigh definition
Everio camera or a
PC.
*2 Dual layer DVD-RW discs cannot be used.
•Optimal 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.
•Only 12 cm discs can be used with this burner.
High definition :For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Everio
Everio camera.
Data DVD (video, still image)
DVD video (video only)
Approx. 30 minutes (including time taken for finalization)
•Approx. 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
.Everio
';' Everio
". -,:-:
h'l~~~~~e:calil~; USB extension cable
:a.tit;lI~~i$C$for;; Everio DVD-R, DVD-RW
;~nting.(:';: High definition :DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(8;CJTldlscscannot Everio
.t:>;eq$ed), "'0
*Compatible with all 2006, 2007 and 2008 Everio Gmodels excluding GZ-MG21 &GZ-MG31 for
direct burning without PC as of December 2007. Updated information is available at
www.jvc.com.
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