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Release Notes
 
DoStudio Encoder 2.6
August 2012
 
Contents
This document contains information on the following topics:
1.0 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing DoStudio Encoder 2.6 software. This document contains information about installing and using DoStudio Encoder on your computer.
 
2.0 What's New
Notable fixes/changes in version 2.6
New single-step process for registering trial versions.
 
New features in version 2.5
  • Encoding and stabilization enhancements that provide better picture quality and performance.
  • Improved support for import of captured AVI and MOV video files.
  • You can now import chapters from a Vegas Pro XML file.
  • Fixed an error reading decimal units in the frames per second (fps) of imported streams.
3.0 Known Issues
There are no known issues at this time.
 
4.0 System Requirements
The following lists the minimum system requirements for using DoStudio Encoder software:
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista™, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • 2.6 GHz dual quad-core processor
  • 250 GB system hard drive with second 1 TB hard drive
  • 6 GB RAM
  • Supported NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel graphics card
    • NVIDIA GT 21x or higher
    • NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or higher
    • ATI Radeon HD 5000 or higher
    • ATI Radeon HD 4000 or higher
    • Intel G45 or higher
  • Supported BD-R/-RE drive (2X or faster)
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Apple Mac Pro System Requirements
  • Mac Pro (Early 2009) or later running Windows in Boot Camp (virtual machines are not supported)
  • 640 GB system hard drive and second 1 TB hard drive
  • 6 GB RAM
For 3D playback using active shutter glasses
  • CyberLink PowerDVD 10 or ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 3
  • NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision Kit
  • NVIDIA GeForce 3D-compatible graphics card
  • Acer 3D-capable screen with active shutter glasses
  • Interleaved MVC stream or 3D Blu-ray Disc folder
5.0 DoStudio Encoder User Manual
Included on the DoStudio Encoder application disc is a complete DoStudio Encoder User Manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. The Acrobat format allows easy printing of the text, should you need a hard copy. The manual is installed with the software and is available from the Start menu.

In order to view the manual, you will need to install Adobe Reader. You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader from http://get.adobe.com/reader/.

You can purchase a printed copy of the manual from CafePress.

6.0 Demos
If you would like information or demos of other products from Sony Creative Software Inc., please visit our Web site. You will always find the latest technical information, demos, and product announcements from Sony Creative Software Inc. there.
 
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7.0 Contacting Sony Creative Software Inc.
Sony Creative Software Inc. can be contacted in the following ways:
 
Mailing Address:
Sony Creative Software Inc.
8215 Greenway Boulevard
Suite 400
Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
USA
 
Technical Support:
E-mail your support requests to the Sony Creative Software DoStudio team at DoStudioSupport@am.sony.com.
 
You can also call the DoStudio team from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday, excluding company holidays.
  • North America: (866) 650-7768 (toll-free)
  • International: (608) 203-2370
 
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