PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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Pinnacle Studio v10
Minimum System Requirements
·         Windows XP
·         Intel® Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
·         512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB (ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce 3 or higher with 128 MB recommended)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card (Creative Audigy or M-Audio recommended)
·         1 GB of disk space to install software and + 3 GB to install bonus content
·         Optional:
o        DVD-ROM drive (required to install Bonus Content)
o        CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs)*
o        DVD burner for creating DVDs
o        Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes**
Capture Options
·         Capture from DV and Digital8 camcorders or VCRs (requires a DV/FireWire port on your PC)
·         Capture from analogue camcorders 8 MM, HI 8, VHS, SHVS, VHS-C, SVHS-C or VCRs (NTSC/PAL/SECAM). Requires DirectShow compatible graphic board or TV tuner board with analogue (Composite or S-Video) inputs on your PC
Output Options
·         Output to DV or Digital8 tape (requires Camcorder with DV Input port and a PC with a DV/FireWire port)
·         Output to analogue videotape (requires DirectShow compatible video device or video card with TV-output)
Import Formats
·         Video: DV, AVI MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, DivX®*, MPEG-4 (AVI)**, Windows Media Format, Non-encrypted DVD Titles**
·         Audio: WAV, MP3
·         Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
Export Formats
·         Video CD (VCD) or S-VCD* with optional CD-R or CD-RW drive
·         DVD* with optional DVD burner (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW)
·         DV, AVI, DivX®**, RealVideo 8, Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4** files
·         Dolby Digital Audio 2 channel* & 5.1 channel** audio
Package Contents
·         Studio Software CDs
·         Pinnacle Studio v.10
·         Pinnacle InstantDVD Recorder
·         Pinnacle MediaManager
·         Studio Bonus DVD
·         Studio User Guide  

*Capture, import and export of MPEG-2 files and DVD Titles and burning of S-VCD and DVDs require free product activation via Internet at the first use.
** Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DVD titles with Dolby Digital (AC3) audio, files with AC3 audio, DivX files, MPEG-4 files and output in Dolby Digital Audio format require Advance Codec Pack, which can be activated inside Studio at additional cost.

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Pinnacle Studio 500 PCI
Minimum System Requirements
·         Windows XP
·         Intel® Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
·         512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB (ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce™ 3 or higher with 128 MB recommended)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card (Creative Audigy or M-Audio recommended)
·         1 GB of disk space to install software and + 3 GB to install bonus content
·         1 PCI slot
·         Optional:
o        DVD-ROM drive (required to install Bonus Content)
o        CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs)*
o        DVD burner for creating DVDs
o        Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes**
Hardware Specifications
Inputs:
·         Composite video input (RCA connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
·         S-Video input (mini-DIN connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
·         IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Outputs:
·         Composite video output (RCA connector) PAL, NTSC
·         S-Video output (mini-DIN connector) PAL, NTSC
·         IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Analogue Video Capture and Output
·         Video format: PAL/SECAM (SECAM input only)
·         Frame rate PAL: 25 frames per second/50 fields per second
·         Frame rate NTSC: 30 frames per second/60 fields per second
·         Frame size PAL: 720 x 576
·         Frame size NTSC: 768 x 480
·         Compression: MPEG-2, MPEG-1, DV, MJPEG (User-selectable. Available real-time capture formats depend on CPU speed.)
Export Formats·         Video CD (VCD) or S-VCD* with optional CD burner (CD-R or CD-RW)
·         DVD* with optional DVD burner (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW)
·         DV, AVI, DivX **, RealVideo 8, Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4** files
·         Dolby Digital Audio 2 channel* & 5.1 channel** audio
Import Formats
·         Video: DV, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, DivX**, MPEG-4 (AVI)**, Windows Media Format, Non-encrypted DVD Titles**
·         Audio: WAV, MP3
·         Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
Package Contents
·         Studio Software CDs
·         Pinnacle Studio v.10
·         Pinnacle InstantDVD Recorder
·         Pinnacle MediaManager
·         Studio Bonus DVD
·         Studio User Guide
·         Studio 500-PCI Internal Video Capture Card  

* Capture, import and export of MPEG-2 files and DVD Titles and burning of S-VCD and DVDs require free product activation via Internet at the first use.
** Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DVD titles with Dolby Digital (AC3) audio, files with AC3 audio, DivX files, MPEG-4 files and output in Dolby Digital Audio format require Advance Codec Pack, which can be activated inside Studio at additional cost.
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Pinnacle Studio 500 USB
Minimum System Requirements
·         Windows XP (SP1 or higher)
·         Intel® Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
·         512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB (ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce 3 or higher with 128 MB recommended)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card (Creative Audigy or M-Audio recommended)
·         1 GB of disk space to install software and + 3 GB to install bonus content
·         1 USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) port
·         Optional:
o        DVD-ROM drive (required to install Bonus Content)
o        CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs)*
o        DVD burner for creating DVDs
o        Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes**
Hardware Specifications
Inputs:
·         Composite video input (RCA connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
·         S-Video input (mini-DIN connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
·         Stereo audio input (2 x RCA connectors)
·         IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Outputs:
·         IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Analogue Video Capture to Computer
·         Analogue PAL & SECAM/NTSC input
·         DV (IEEE 1394) camcorder capture 25 Mbit/s. Full camera control support
·         Compression: MPEG-2, MPEG-1, DV, MJPEG (User-selectable. Available real-time capture formats depend on CPU speed.)
Video Playback from Computer
·         DV (IEEE 1394) output to camcorder 25 Mbit/s. Full camera/device control support
Export Formats
·         Video CD (VCD) or S-VCD* with optional CD burner (CD-R or CD-RW)
·         DVD* with optional DVD burner (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW)
·         DV, AVI, DivX **, RealVideo 8, Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4** files
·         Dolby Digital Audio 2 channel* & 5.1 channel** audio
Import Formats
·         Video: DV, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, DivX®**, MPEG-4 (AVI)**, Windows Media Format, Non-encrypted DVD Titles**
·         Audio: WAV, MP3
·         Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
Package Contents
·         Studio Software CDs
·         Pinnacle Studio v.10
·         Pinnacle InstantDVD Recorder
·         Pinnacle MediaManager
·         Studio User Guide
·         Studio 500-USB External Video Capture Hardware  

* Capture, import and export of MPEG-2 files and DVD Titles and burning of S-VCD and DVDs require free product activation via Internet at the first use.
** Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DVD titles with Dolby Digital (AC3) audio, files with AC3 audio, DivX files, MPEG-4 files and output in Dolby Digital Audio format require Advance Codec Pack, which can be activated inside Studio at additional cost.


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Pinnacle Studio Plus v10
Minimum System Requirements
·         Windows XP
·         Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
·         512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended. 1 GB required for HD)
·         DirectX® 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB (ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce 3 or higher with 128 MB recommended for SD (128 MB required for 720p HD, 256 MB required for 1080i HD)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card (Creative Audigy or M-Audio recommended)
·         1 GB of disk space to install software and + 3 GB to install bonus content
·         Optional:
o        DVD-ROM drive (required to install Bonus Content)
o        CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs)*
o        DVD burner for creating DVDs*
o        Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes**
Capture Options
·         Capture from DV, HDV* and Digital8 camcorders or VCRs (requires a DV/FireWire port on your PC)
·         Capture from analogue camcorders 8 MM, HI 8, VHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, or VCRs (NTSC/PAL/SECAM). Requires DirectShow® compatible graphic board or TV tuner board with analogue (Composite or S-Video) inputs on your PC.
Output Options
·         Output to DV, HDV* or Digital8 tape (requires Camcorder with DV Input port and a PC with a DV/FireWire port)
·         Output to analogue videotape (requires DirectShow compatible video device or video card with TV-output)
Export Formats
·         Video CD (VCD) or S-VCD* with optional CD burner (CD-R or CD-RW)
·         DVD* with optional DVD burner (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW)
·         DV, HDV*, AVI, DivX **, RealVideo 8, Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4** files
·         Dolby Digital Audio 2 channel* and 5.1 channel** audio
Import Formats
·         Video: DV, HDV*, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, DivX**, MPEG-4 (AVI)**, Windows Media Format, Non-encrypted DVD Titles**
·         Audio: WAV, MP3
·         Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
Package Contents
·         Studio Plus Software CDs
·         Pinnacle Studio Plus v.10
·         Pinnacle InstantDVD Recorder
·         Pinnacle MediaManager
·         Studio Plus Bonus DVD
·         Studio Plus User Guide  

* Capture, Import and Export of HDV, MPEG-2s and DVD Titles and burning of S-VCD and DVDs require free product activation via internet at the first use.
** Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DixX and MPEG-4 files and output in Dolby 5.1 format require Advanced Codec Pack, which can be activated inside Studio at additional cost

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.Pinnacle Studio Plus 700 PCI
Minimum System Requirements
·         Windows XP
·         Intel® Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
·         512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended. 1 GB required for HD)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB (ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce 3 or higher with 128 MB recommended for SD (128 MB required for 720p HD, 256 MB required for 1080i HD)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card (Creative Audigy or M-Audio® recommended)
·         1 GB of disk space to install software and + 3 GB to install bonus content
·         1 PCI slot
·         Optional:
o        DVD-ROM drive (required to install Bonus Content)
o        CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs)*
o        DVD burner for creating DVDs*
o        Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes
Hardware Specifications
Inputs
·         Breakout Box with:
o        Composite video input (RCA connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
o        S-Video input (mini-DIN connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
o        Stereo audio input (2 x RCA connectors)
o        IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Outputs
·         Breakout Box with :
o        Composite video output (RCA connector) PAL, NTSC
o        S-Video output (mini-DIN connector) PAL, NTSC
o        Stereo audio output (2 x RCA connectors)
o        IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Analogue Video Capture and Output
·         Video format: PAL/SECAM (SECAM: input only)
·         Frame rate PAL: 25 frames per second/50 fields per second
·         Frame rate NTSC: 30 frames per second/60 fields per second
·         Frame size PAL: 720 x 576
·         Frame size NTSC: 768 x 480
Export Formats
·         Video CD (VCD) or S-VCD* with optional CD burner (CD-R or CD-RW drive)
·         DVD* with optional DVD burner (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW)
·         DV, HDV*, AVI, DivX **, RealVideo 8, Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4** files
·         Dolby Digital 2 channel* & 5.1 channel** audio
Import Formats
·         Video: DV, HDV*, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, DivX**, MPEG-4 (AVI)**, Windows Media Format, Non-encrypted DVD Titles**
·         Audio: WAV, MP3
·         Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
Package Contents
·         Studio Plus Software CDs
·         Pinnacle Studio Plus v.10
·         Pinnacle InstantDVD Recorder
·         Pinnacle MediaManager
·         Studio Bonus DVD
·         Studio Plus User Guide
·         Studio Plus 700-PCI Internal Video Capture Card with Breakout Box  

* Capture, import and export of HDV, MPEG-2 files, Dolby Digital 2 channel audio and DVD Titles and burning of S-VCD and DVDs require free product activation via Internet at the first use.
** Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DivX and MPEG-4 files and output in Dolby 5.1 format require Advance Codec Pack, which can be activated inside Studio at additional cost.
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Pinnacle Studio Plus 700 USB
Minimum System Requirements
·         Windows XP (SP1 or higher)
·         Intel® Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
·         512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended. 1 GB required for HD)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64MB (ATI Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce 3 or higher with 128 MB recommended for SD (128 MB required for 720p HD, 256 MB required for 1080i HD)
·         DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card (Creative Audigy or M-Audio recommended)
·         1 GB of disk space to install software and + 3 GB to install bonus content
·         1 USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) port
·         Optional:
o        DVD-ROM drive (required to install Bonus Content)
o        CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs)*
o        DVD burner for creating DVDs*
o        Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes***
Hardware Specifications
Inputs:
·         Composite video input (RCA connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
·         S-Video input (mini-DIN connector) PAL, SECAM, NTSC
·         Stereo audio input (2 x RCA connectors)
·         IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Outputs:
·         Composite video output (RCA connector) PAL, NTSC
·         S-Video output (mini-DIN connector) PAL, NTSC
·         Stereo audio output (2 x RCA connectors)
·         IEEE 1394 I/O connector (6-pin type)
Analogue Video Capture and Output:
·         Analogue PAL & SECAM/NTSC input
·         DV (IEEE 1394) camcorder capture 25 Mbit/s. Full camera control support
·         Compression: MPEG-2, MPEG-1, DV, MJPEG (User selectable. Available real-time capture formats depend on CPU speed.)
Video Playback from Computer
·         Analogue PAL / NTSC output
·         DV (IEEE 1394) output to camcorder 25 Mbit/s. Full camera/device control support
Export Formats
·         Video CD (VCD) or S-VCD* with optional CD burner (CD-R or CD-RW)
·         DVD* with optional DVD burner (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW)
·         DV, HDV*, AVI, DivX **, RealVideo 8, Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4** files
·         Dolby Digital 2 channel* & 5.1 channel** audio
Import Formats
·         Video: DV, HDV*, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, DivX**, MPEG-4 (AVI)**, Windows Media Format, Non-encrypted DVD Titles**
·         Audio: WAV, MP3
·         Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
Package Contents
·         Studio Plus Software CDs
·         Pinnacle Studio Plus v.10
·         Pinnacle InstantDVD Recorder
·         Pinnacle MediaManager
·         Studio Bonus DVD
·         Studio Plus User Guide
·         Studio 700-USB External Video Capture Hardware  

* Capture, import and export of HDV, MPEG-2 files, Dolby Digital 2 channel audio and DVD Titles and burning of S-VCD and DVDs require free product activation via Internet at the first use.
** Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DVD titles with Dolby Digital (AC3) audio, files with AC3 audio, DivX files, MPEG-4 files and output in Dolby Digital Audio format require Advance Codec Pack, which can be activated inside Studio Plus at additional cost.
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 Avid Liquid

 

Minimum System Requirements
For DV and MPEG-2 IBP SD Editing

Recommended System Requirements
For DV and MPEG-2 IBP SD Editing

CPU

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 1.8GHz

Intel Pentium  4 Processor 3.0GHz or 2 X 2.2 GHz or better

OS

Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition (SP1 or SP2)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP1 or SP2)

RAM

512MB RAM

1GB RAM

Graphics Card

AGP 4X Graphics Card with 64MB RAM, DirectX®9 Hardware Support

AGP 8X Graphics Card with 128MB RAM, DirectX 9 Hardware Support

Additional

Soundcard, OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 card. Microsoft DirectX  9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation), DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)

Soundcard, OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 card. Microsoft DirectX  9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation), DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)

 

 

Minimum System Requirements
For HDV Editing (720p)

Recommended System Requirements
For HDV Editing (720p)

CPU

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.8GHz (Hyperthreading enabled)

2 X 3.0 GHz or better (Hyperthreading enabled)

OS

Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition (SP1 or SP2)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP1 or SP2)

RAM

512MB RAM

1GB RAM

Graphics Card

AGP 8X Graphics Card with 128MB RAM, DirectX 9 Hardware Support

AGP 8X Graphics Card with 128MB RAM, DirectX 9 Hardware Support

Additional

OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port, Microsoft DirectX  9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation), DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)

OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port, Microsoft DirectX  9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation), DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)

 

 

Minimum System Requirements
For HDV Editing (1080i)

Recommended System Requirements
For HDV Editing (1080i)

CPU

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 3.0GHz (Hyperthreading enabled)

2 X 3.0 GHz or better (Hyperthreading enabled)

OS

Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition (SP1 or SP2)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP1 or SP2)

RAM

1GB RAM

1GB RAM or better

Graphics Card

PCIe Graphics Card with 256MB RAM, DirectX 9 hardware support

PCIe Graphics Card with 256MB RAM or better, DirectX 9 hardware support

Additional

OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port, Microsoft DirectX  9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation), DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)

OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port, Microsoft DirectX  9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation), DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)



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Avid Liquid Pro

 

Minimum System Requirements
For DV and MPEG-2 IBP SD Editing

Recommended System Requirements
For DV and MPEG-2 IBP SD Editing

CPU

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.4GHz

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 3.0GHz or 2 X 2.2 GHz or better

OS

Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition (SP1 or SP2)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP1 or SP2)

RAM

512MB RAM

1GB RAM

Graphics Card

AGP 4X Graphics Card with 64MB RAM, DirectX 9 Hardware Support

AGP 8X Graphics Card with 128MB RAM, DirectX 9 Hardware Support

Additional

Soundcard, certified USB 2.0 controller, Microsoft DirectX 9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)

Soundcard, certified USB 2.0 controller, Microsoft DirectX 9 Software, DVD-ROM drive (required for software installation)

 

 

Minimum System Requirements
For HDV Editing (720p)

Recommended System Requirements
For HDV Editing (720p)

CPU

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.8GHz (Hyperthreading enabled)