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Features
Connections
Software
Features
Overview: The JVC CU-VD40 is a direct
DVD-video burner that can be used for easy DVD creation directly from your JVC
HD Everio hard drive camcorder or as an external DVD-burner from your PC via the
provided mini-USB type-B cable. The DVD-burner is capable of recording up to
1080i HD content. The DVD-burner also features 1080i audio/video outputs to
connect to your HDTV for playback.
Compatibility: The CU-VD40 is compatible
for direct connection between your JVC HD Everio hard-drive camcorder via USB 2.0
connection or as an external DVD-burner from your PC with Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional pre-installed via the supplied application CD-ROM using a
USB 2.0 or 1.1 connection. The DVD-burner is writing compatible with 12cm DVD-R,
DVD-RW and DVD-R DL disc formats. In
addition the DVD-burner is reading compatible with DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-ROM,
CD-DA, CD-Extra, Video-CD, Mixed-CD, CD-R and CD-RW disc formats.
Recording From Your Everio Hard-Drive
Camcorder: The DVD-burner can record standard definition motion pictures on
DVD-video from your Everio camcorder or High definition motion picture and still
images on DVD-R DL from your High Definition Everio camcorder. When connected to
your Everio Camcorder the CU-VD40 supports high speed USB 2.0 transfer and
records on DVD-R, DVD-RW discs. A 90 minute standard definition Fine-mode video
file from your Everio camcorder copied to a 4.7GB DVD-R disc takes approximately
30 minutes to record using the CU-VD40. The DVD-burner will also record 40
minutes of video in Full HD mode on a 8.5 GB DVD-R DL disc in approximately 35
minutes. The CU-VD40 only features an eject and power
button while all other DVD burning operation is controlled by your HD Everio
camcorder. From the camcorder you can choose to copy data from the camcorder to
the CU-VD40 in the following ways.
- Copy All (Normal Back-Up):
- Copy all images shot
- Copy only newly shot images
- Copy Favorite Scenes (Select Back-Up):
- Search and copy by scenes
- Search and copy b events
- Copy using playlists
Recording From Your PC: The CU-VD40 can
also be used as an external-burner for your PC. When connected to your PC via a
USB connection you will need to install the CyberLink Power2Go 5.5 Lite software
application CD-ROM to your PC. The DVD-burner supports writing speeds of 8x for
DVD-R and 4x for DVD-RW and DVD-R DL discs when connected to your PC. DVD
burning operation will be controlled from you PC since the DVD-burner only
contains controls for powering the unit and inserting or ejecting your disc.
Playback: In addition to copying video and
still images from your HD Everio camcorder, the CU-VD40 can also be connected to
your television or PC monitor for playback. The DVD-burner features composite
video and component video output terminals along with analog stereo outputs and
an HDMI output.
1080i Compatible: The CU-VD40 can transfer
video and still images up to 1080i through its HDMI or component video output to
your television. The HDMI output can be set to 480p, 720p, 1080i or Auto while
the component video output can be set to 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i.
TV Type: You can select the DVD-burner to
output a 16:9, 4:3 LB, or 4:3 PS signal through all three of its video output
terminals to match the aspect ratio of your television screen.
Display Mode: You can select from the
following Display Modes while viewing your recorded video or still images.
- Auto Mode: displays the playback
status, playback time, playback position for 3 seconds when there is a
change in image or video file
- Half Mode: displays the playback
status, playback time and playback position continually during playback of
your video or still images
- Full Mode: displays all information
including file name during playback
- Hide Mode: hides all on-screen
information during playback of your video or still images
IR Remote: The DVD-burner comes supplied
with an IR wireless remote to control the following playback controls.
- Video Controls: In addition to
standard play, pause, fast-forward and reverse functions, the unit offers
the following advanced video playback features.
- Next: displays the next video
folder
- Previous: displays the beginning
of the folder
- Skip: moves the playback position
forward for approximately 30 seconds
- Replay: moves the playback
position backward for approximately 7 seconds.
- Still Image Controls: The DVD-burner
offers the following still image playback functions.
- Rotate: the still image can be
rotated 360-degrees in 90-degree intervals
- Slide Show: the unit's slide show
feature can be set to display a new image every 10, 15, or 20 seconds
with or without a fader
- Navigator: you can view up to 12
thumbnail images at one time
Vertical Stand: The DVD-burner comes
supplied with a stand that allows you mount the DVD-burner vertically. The
CU-VD40 also features four small plastic feet on the bottom of the unit allowing
you to mount the unit horizontally. When mounted horizontally the unit features
an integrated 5" long x 3" wide platform to rest your Everio camcorder. There is
also a cooling vent along the bottom of the unit when it is vertically mounted
and positioned to the right of the unit when horizontally mounted. Make sure
this vent is not obstructed.
- Horizontal Dimensions Without Stand:
Width = 6.728", Height = 2.3125", Depth = 11.305" (with cables)
- Vertical Dimensions With Stand: Width
= 3.824", Height = 7.625", Depth = 11.305" (with cables)
Connections
Rear Panel Connections: The following
connections are found on the rear panel of the DVD-burner.
- DC: DC input for supplied AC adapter
- USB: mini-USB Type-B port for
supplied USB cable to connect to your Everio camcorder or PC
- HDMI: 19-pin HDCP compliant HDMI
output that supports 480p, 720p and 1080i (cable not supplied); and HDMI-DVI
cable can be used along with the analog audio outputs in case your TV has a
DVI input instead of HDMI
- Component Video: Component Video
output that supports 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i (cable not supplied)
- A/V Output: Composite video and
stereo RCA outputs to be used with the supplied audio/video cable
Software
Supplied Software: The CU-VD40 DVD-burner
comes supplied with a JVC Application CD-ROM that contains CyberLink Power2Go
5.5 Lite for Windows needed for data writing between your PC and the external
DVD-burner. The software allows you record video, save video, copy discs and
erase discs. The Power2Go 5.5 Lite software also features double layer
technology that allows you to burn up to 8.5GB of video files on a double-layer
disc. It also utilizes maximum burning speed intelligence to optimize burning by
matching your disc capabilities to your burner's maximum speed.
System Requirements: The application
software is designed to work with Windows only. You will need the following
system requirements.
| Operating System |
Windows XP Home
Edition and Windows XP Professional (pre-installed) |
| CPU |
Intel Pentium III
with at least 800MHz, Intel Pentium 4 with at least 2GHz recommended |
| Free Hard Disk
Space |
at least
50MB for installation and at least 5GB recommended for making DVDs |
| RAM
|
at least 128MB, at
least 256MB recommended |
| Connector
|
USB 2.0 / 1.1 |
| Display |
must be capable of
displaying 800 x 600 dots |
