System Requirements

    19-May-2009
    8200406300

    Solution

    DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk
    Windows
    OSWindows Vista (including Service Pack 1)
    Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3)
    * Proper operation is not guaranteed on an OS that has been upgraded from a previous version.
    Computer ModelComputers that come with above OS preinstalled and have built-in USB ports.
    CPUWindows Vista: Pentium 1.3 GHz or better
    Windows XP: Pentium 500 MHz or better
    RAMWindows Vista: 512 MB or more
    Windows XP: 256 MB or more
    InterfaceUSB: only preinstalled Windows Vista / Windows XP systems with built-in USB ports
    Free Hard Disk SpaceCanon Utilities
    - ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
    Display1024 x 768 pixels / High Color (16 bit) or better

    CAUTION
    • Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above.
    • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.

    Product names are abbreviated as follows.
    Microsoft Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1): Windows Vista
    Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3): Windows XP

    Macintosh
    OSMac OS X (v10.4 - v10.5)
    Computer ModelComputers that come with above OS preinstalled
    CPUPowerPC G4/G5, or Intel processor
    RAMMac OS X v10.5: 512MB or more
    Mac OS X v10.4: 256MB or more
    InterfaceUSB
    Free Hard Disk SpaceCanon Utilities
    - ImageBrowser: 300MB or more
    Display1024 x 768 pixels / 32,000 colors or better

    CAUTION
    • Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above.
    • ImageBrowser can only be used on disks formatted in the Mac OS Extended (journaled) format.
    • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.

    PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
    This software is contained on the two supplied discs, PIXELA Application - Disc 1 and Disc 2. Depending on the tasks you want to perform, install the software on either Disc 1 only or both Disc 1 and Disc 2. In either case, the software on Disc 1 must be installed. System requirements will vary depending on the tasks you want to perform as well.
    Desired taskDisc 1(System configuration A)Disc 2(System configuration B)
    Saving movies to the computerYesYes
    Organizing movies on the computer-Yes
    Playing back movies on the computer-Yes
    Editing movies-Yes
    Disc authoring-Yes
    Transferring video and music files to the camcorderYesYes

    System Configuration A
    OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1) (*1)/
    Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3) (*2):
    CPU Windows Vista: Intel Pentium 4/2.4GHz or better, Intel Celeron D/3.0GHz or better
    Windows XP: Intel Pentium 4/1.49GHz or better, Intel Celeron/1.7GHz or better
    RAM512MB or more
    Available hard disk spaceInstallation: 30 MB or more.
    Saving movies on the computer: At least the same available space on the destination drive as the size of the movies to be saved.
    Transferring music: At least the same available space on the C:drive as the size of the music files to be transferred.
    Display1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color (high color) or better
    SoundSound card compatible with DirectSound
    OthersPreinstalled USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) port
    System Configuration B
    OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1) (*1)/
    Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3) (*2):
    CPU Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz or better, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz or better
    Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz oe better (for MXP mode)
    RAMWindows Vista: 2GB or more
    Windows XP: 1GB or more
    Available hard disk spaceInstallation: 200 MB or more.
    Saving movies on the computer: At least the same available space on the destination drive as the size of the movies to be saved.
    Transferring music: At least the same available space on the C: drive as the size of the music files to be transferred.
    Disc authoring: The available space required depends on the type of disc you want to create - at least twice the size of data to be written on the disc for high-definition backup discs (DataDisc List); at least 3 times the size of data for DVD / AVCHD / Blu-ray discs.
    Display1280 x 1024 resolution, 32-bit color; Intel G965 Express Chipset on-board
    SoundSound card compatible with DirectSound
    Disc drivePreinstalled DVD drive (Blu-ray Disc drive if creating Blu-ray discs) with writing capabilities
    Others- Preinstalled USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) port
    - System that can run DirectX 9.0c
    - Internet connection (during installation)

    *1: Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business or Enterprise Edition
    *2: Home Edition or Professional

    CAUTION
    • Only 32-bit versions of the operating systems are supported.
    • This does not guarantee full operation.

    Product names are abbreviated as follows.
    Microsoft Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1): Windows Vista
    Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3): Windows XP