JVCs CU-VD40 lets you create DVDs from home movies stored on compatible Everio hard drive camcorders without turning on a computer. Its even compatible with JVCs high-definition GZ-HD7 — youll be able to archive footage on full-size DVDs for playback on the CU-VD40. Or burn standard-def DVDs of your home movies that will work in most newer DVD players.
JVCs CU-VD40 lets you create DVDs from home movies stored on compatible Everio hard drive camcorders without turning on a computer. Its even compatible with JVCs high-definition GZ-HD7 — youll be able to archive footage on full-size DVDs for playback on the CU-VD40. Or burn standard-def DVDs of your home movies that will work in most newer DVD players.
Convenient DVD recording
Just connect your camcorder to the Share Station with the supplied USB cable, use the cams LCD screen to select and organize the scenes you want to transfer, then pop in a blank DVD and push "record." You can copy a 1-hour standard-def movie recorded at the Everios highest-quality setting in approximately 30 minutes.
Features:
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 units 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)
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
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 burners 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 |
Specifications:
General
Number of Discs: 1
Hard Drive Recorder: No
Hard Drive Capacity: N/A
TiVo: No
VCR Plus+: No
Color: Black
Multibrand Remote: No
Display Color: None
Bookmarking: No
Virtual Surround: No
Zoom: No
Parts Warranty: 1 Year
Labor Warranty: 90 Days
Compatibility
DVD Recording Media: DVD-R, DVD-RW
Recordable DVD Playback: DVD-R, DVD-RW
DTS-Capable: No
CD-R Capable: Yes
CD-R/W Capable: Yes
MP3 Playback: No
WMA Playback: No
SACD Playback: No
DVD-Audio Playback: No
Picture CD/JPEG Capable: Yes
Inputs
RCA Audio Inputs: No
Composite Video Inputs: No
S-Video Inputs: No
Component Video Inputs: No
IEEE 1394/i.Link Input: No
Outputs
Digital Optical Output: None
Digital Coaxial Output: None
HDMI Outputs: 1
DVI Outputs: None
S-Video Outputs: None
Component Video Outputs: 1
Progressive Scan Output: Yes
RS-232C Port: None 
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