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Windows 7 Compatibility Chart For HDV Camcorder

Article ID:1239326(modified 14 Oct 2009)

Applicable Models

GV-HD700, GV-HD700E, HDR-FX1, HDR-FX1000, HDR-FX1000E, HDR-FX1E, HDR-FX7, HDR-FX7E, HDR-HC1, HDR-HC1E, HDR-HC3, HDR-HC3E, HDR-HC5, HDR-HC5E, HDR-HC7, HDR-HC7E, HDR-HC9, HDR-HC9E

The following tables show you the result of compatibility tests of each product with Windows 7.

About the applicable environments:

  • Windows 7 needs to be preinstalled at the factory.
  • Environments upgraded from other OS are not supported.
  • Operations are not guaranteed in all computers.

Note:

  • The USB streaming function is not supported unless otherwise specified.
  • i.LINK connectivity is tested with Windows Movie Maker.

Legend:
O : Compatible
X : Not compatible
- : Not applicable

USB (Memory Stick)

i.LINK

Model

64-bit

32-bit

64-bit

32-bit

GV-HD700/EOOO*5O*5
HDR-FX1/E--O*5O*5
HDR-FX1000/E--O*5O*5
HDR-FX7/EOOO*5O*5
HDR-HC1/EOOO*5O*5
HDR-HC3/EOOO*5O*5
HDR-HC5/EOOO*5O*5
HDR-HC7/EOOO*5O*5
HDR-HC9/EOOO*5O*5

*5 When using Movie Maker,
- You cannot write back to a tape in the HDV format.
- You cannot partly import movies from a tape (only entire movies can be imported).

 

The following table shows you the result of compatibility tests of each software with Windows 7. About the applicable environments:
  • Windows 7 needs to be preinstalled at the factory.
  • Environments upgraded from other OS are not supported.
  • Operations are not guaranteed in all computers.
Note:
  • Starter Edition of Windows 7 is not supported unless otherwise specified.
  • With 64-bit editions, the software works in the 32-bit compatibility mode.

Category

Software

Version

Compatibility

Remark


64-bit

32-bit

AllPMB (Picture Motion Browser)3.2.00 or laterYes
2.1.03 ~ 3.1.00NoIt will be compatible by applying the latest update program.
2.1.02 or olderNo

64-bit editions:
Do not directly install PMB from the CD-ROM as it may cause a problem. Instead, install it using PMB Installer for Vista 64-bit, and then apply the latest update program.


32-bit editions:
It will be compatible by applying the latest update program.

Last Updated 14th October 2009

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