Sonic SD-SERIES ENCODERS CONFIGURATION GUIDE
SONIC™ Configuration Guide
SD-series Encoders for Windows
This document provides the latest information on supported and recommended peripherals for the SD-500,
SD-1000, and SD-2000 Encoders on Windows. It supersedes any previous information you may have and includes
the following topics:
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“SD-500 Encoder Requirements” on page 2
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“Machine Control Adapters for the SD-500” on page 3
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“SD-1000/2000 Encoder Requirements” on page 4
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“Video Conversion Boxes for the SD-1000/2000” on page 5
For Macintosh configuration information for the SD-1000 Encoder, refer to the
for the SD-2000 Encoder, refer to the
Sonic Web site.
If you have questions regarding installation or system configuration, Sonic technical assistance is available on the
Web or by phone:
Web Support:
http://support.sonic.com/login/default.asp
Phone Support:
6am – 6pm PST, Excluding Holidays
USA & Canada, 1-888-SONIC-97 (888-766-4297)
International, +1-415-893-7000
DVD Creator Configuration Guide
DVD Fusion Configuration Guide
. Both documents are available on the
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SD-500 Encoder Requirements
SD-500 System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the SD-500 include.
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Windows XP Pro Service Pack 1
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Microsoft DirectShow 8.1
1.7 GHz CPU
512 MB system memory
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended), 24-bit color (32-bit color recommended)
200 MB of hard drive space on system drive for the SD-series encoder application and related files
Separate hard drive for video and audio files (9–18 GB recommended)
SD-500 CPU Requirements
The following CPUs are recommended for use with the SD-500. Other CPUs may also be compatible but these are
the ones recommended by Sonic.
Dell Precision 340, Pentium IV, 2.4 GHz
Dell Precision 350, Pentium IV, 3.0 GHz
HP Workstation xw4000, Pentium IV, 2.8 GHz
HP Workstation xw4100, Pentium IV
HP Workstation xw8000, Intel Xeon, 2.8 GHz
The following CPUs are also recommended for use with the SD-500 but are no longer available:
Compaq AP 550, Pentium III
Compaq Evo W4000, Pentium IV
Compaq Evo W8000, Pentium IV, 2.8 GHz
Dell Precision 330, Pentium IV, 1.7 GHz
HP Workstation x1100, Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz
IBM IntelliStation E Pro (6214) Intel 1994 MHz
IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6850) Intel 1700 MHz
IBM IntelliStation M Pro 2D (6849) Intel 1.4 GHz
IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6229) Intel 2.2 GHz
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