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This “Computer Application Guide” describes the basic operations for connecting the camcorder to a computer by using the software on the supplied CD-ROM. The CD- ROM includes “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” software. For more details about the software functions, refer to the help in the supplied software.

System requirements

When using the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below.

OS : Windows 2000 Professional (ServicePack 3 or later) /Windows XP HomeEdition/Windows XP Professional

•Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.

CPU : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or faster recommended), or the equivalent CPU

Application : DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)

Sound system : 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers

Memory : For Windows 2000 Professional: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

For Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Edition: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more

Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more required)

•When copying images to a computer, more available disk space required for saving image data than shown above.

Display : 4MB VRAM video card, Minimum 1024 ⋅ 768 dots, High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors). This product will not operate correctly at less than 800 ⋅ 600 dots, and 256 colors or less.

USB port : As standard equipment (USB 2.0 recommended)

•The camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 standard). You can transfer data at a faster rate using a computer compatible with High-Speed (USB 2.0). When you connect a USB interface not compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data transfer ratio will be that of USB 1.1 (USB full speed).

Disc Drive :A DVD writable drive

•Operations are not guaranteed on any computers fulfilling the above system requirements.

The supplied CD-ROM is not compatible with Macintosh. The functions offered by the software in the supplied CD-ROM, like One Touch DVD Burn, cannot be used on Macintosh.

For inquires about the software

Pixela User Support CenterPixela Home PageImageMixer for HDD Camcorder: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/–North America (Los Angeles) Telephone:(Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029 +1-213-341-0163–Europe (U.K.) Telephone: (Toll-Free) UK, Germany, France and Spain:+800-1532-4865 Other countries:+44-1489-564-764–Asia (Philippines) Telephone: +63-2-438-0090

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