Sony MSPSMS11000 User Manual

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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) 
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Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) 
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Supported DVD- R/-RW/+R /+RW drive (for DVD burning only) 
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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 
 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. 
INTRODUCTION