Chapter 1 Introduction

Welcome

Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum software from Sony Creative Software Inc. is an innovative and advanced

multitrack media-editing system. This software was designed to create an efficient audio/video production environment without sacrificing the quality and processing power that you expect from Sony Creative Software Inc. Whether it’s the standard and familiar Microsoft® Windows® navigation commands or the clean and uncluttered interface, you’ll find Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum software a pleasure to use.

System requirements

In order to use Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum software, your computer must satisfy the following minimum specifications:

•Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, or Windows 7

•1 GHz processor (multicore or multiprocessor CPU recommended for HD)

•200 MB hard-disk space for program installation

•1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)

•OHCI-compatible i.LINK® connector*/IEEE-1394DV card (for DV capture and print-to-tape)

•USB 2.0 connection (for importing from AVCHD or DVD camcorders)

•Windows-compatible sound card

•DVD-ROM drive (for installation from a DVD only)

•Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only)

•Supported DVD- R/-RW/+R /+RW drive (for DVD burning only)

•Supported BD-R/-RE drive (for Blu-ray Disc™ burning only)

•Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (included on application disc)

•Apple® QuickTime® 7.1.6 or later

*i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Electronics, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not communicate with each other.

Note: You must provide your registration information to Sony Creative Software Inc. to activate the software.

Technical support

The Web site at http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/support/default.asp has technical support, reference information, program updates, tips and tricks, user forums, and a knowledge base.

Installing Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum software

1.Insert the DVD-ROM. The setup screen is displayed if DVD-ROM AutoPlay is enabled.

If DVD-ROM AutoPlay is not enabled, click the Start button and choose Run. In the Run dialog that appears, type the DVD-ROM drive’s letter and add :\setup.exe. Click OK to start the installation.

2.Click Install. The installation process begins.

3.Follow the on-screen prompts to install the appropriate version of the software for your computer.

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