user manual
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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