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Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
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A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/
DVD.
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Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
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When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through
USB hubs or by using extension cables.
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Operation on an upgraded OS.
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Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
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This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
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Operating environment for HD Writer LE 3.0
* Also confirmed to work with Windows 10.
Operating environment
OS
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Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
CPU
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback function.
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Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using
editing function.
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Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or
editing function for 1080/60p.
RAM
Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more (32 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Display
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024
k
768 pixels or more (1920
k
1080 pixels or
more recommended)
Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c (DirectX 10 recommended) and
DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express™ x16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
Free hard disk drive
space
Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
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If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recording.
Clear the check box for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in
[Properties] for the hard disk drive.
Sound
DirectSound Support
Interface
USB port
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection