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VQT1Y31
With a PC
Before using
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Operating environment
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD
writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.)
Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB
hubs or by using extension cables.
Operation on an upgraded OS.
Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
Operating environment for HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OS
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel Pentium
III
1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, Intel Pentium D 3.2 GHz or higher
or AMD Athlon
™
64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended
when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the
editing or seamless conversion function or Continuous Photo Playback
function.
RAM
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024
768 pixels or more (1280
1024 pixels or
more recommended)
Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10
recommended) with DirectDraw overlay
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™
16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk drive
space
Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the application)
When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of free
space as the disc being created is necessary.