Sony DCR-DVD850 - Manual (Page 95)

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Performing with Your Computer
What you can do with Windows computer
When you install the “PMB” (Picture
Motion Browser) on a Windows computer
from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy
the following operations.
x Importing images taken with your
camcorder to a computer
x Viewing imported images on a
computer
x Creating a DVD
x Copying a disc
t Video Disc Copier
For details on the functions of “PMB,” see
“PMB Guide” (p. 99).
x Environment for using “PMB”
OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3*/
Windows Vista SP1**
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported.
** Starter is not supported.
• Standard installation is required.
• Operation is not assured if the above OS has
been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz CPU or
faster
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology. It
is necessary to have DirectX installed.)
Memory: 256 MB or more
Hard disk: Disk volume required for
installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB
or more may be necessary when creating a
DVD.)
Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
Others: USB port (this must be
provided as standard), Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0 compatible), DVD burner (CD-ROM
drive is necessary for installation.)
b Notes
• Your computer must meet hardware
requirements other than those described above
for each OS.
• Even in a computer environment where the
operations are guaranteed, frames may be
dropped from movies, resulting in uneven
playback. However, imported images and
images on discs created subsequently will not be
affected.
• Operations are not guaranteed on all the
recommended environments. For example, other
open or background applications running on
currently may limit product performance.
• “PMB” does not support 5.1ch surround sound
reproduction. The sound is reproduced in 2ch
sound.
• Depending on your computer, 8 cm media
(DVD+R DL, etc.) cannot be used.
x Using a Macintosh computer
The supplied software “PMB” does not
support a Macintosh computer.
On the advanced use of images on your
camcorder connected to your Macintosh
computer, see the following URL:
http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/
ms/us/
System Requirements
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