Macintosh

OS

Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4, v10.5

*The provided software cannot be used on a Mac OS X Server.

 

 

 

CPU

PowerPC G4 1 GHz or higher, PowerPC G5, Intel Core

Memory

256 MB or greater (512 MB or greater is recommended.)

 

The following free space is needed:

HDD

• At time of installing the software: Approx. 50 MB

• At time of disc creation: approx. 2 times or more that of the

 

 

capacity of the disc to be created

Graphic

At least 1024 × 768 pixels (full-color is recommended.)

 

 

 

At least one or more USB 1.1 or 2.0 free ports are necessary.

USB

(May not operate if the camcorder is connected through a USB

 

hub.)

Compatible

SuperDrive mounted in Macintosh in standard

drive

The slot-in type drive of Macintosh is not compatible with 8 cm discs (as of August 2008). Be sure not to use this type of drive, since a disc inserted by mistake cannot be removed.

Notes (Windows/Macintosh)

•You must have the administrator authority of the PC before installing software.

•Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases:

–When connected via a USB hub

–When used on a custom-made PC

•Even if your PC satisfies the system requirements, operation malfunctions and limitations in use may occur depending on the combinations of other software and devices you are using.

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DZ-HS903A, DZ-HS803A specifications

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