Camcorders | Windows 8 Compatibility Information

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Windows 8 Compatibility Information

Nov 5, 2012

Regarding the operating environment:

Windows 8 must be factory installed on your PC.
Operation cannot be guaranteed if an upgrade to Windows 8 from another OS has been performed.
Operation is not guaranteed for all PC models.
These products support Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.
Operation verified in Desktop mode only.

Note:

Windows Live Movie Maker is used to confirm the operation of the i.LINK connection.
USB stream function does not support Windows 8.

Full HD Interchangeable Lens Camcorders

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Notes
NEX-VG10E	Compatible
NEX-VG20EH	Compatible
NEX-VG30EH	Compatible
NEX-VG900EH	Compatible

High Definition Handycam Camcorders (Memory Card)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Notes
HDR-CX7EK	Compatible
HDR-CX7K	Compatible
HDR-CX12E	Compatible
HDR-CX100E	Compatible
HDR-CX150E	Compatible
HDR-CX160	Compatible
HDR-CX160E	Compatible
HDR-CX370	Compatible
HDR-CX370E	Compatible
HDR-CX500E	Compatible
HDR-CX520E	Compatible
HDR-CX550E	Compatible
HDR-CX560	Compatible
HDR-CX560E	Compatible
HDR-CX700E	Compatible
HDR-GW77E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-PJ10E	Compatible
HDR-PJ30E	Compatible
HDR-PJ200	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-PJ200E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-PJ260E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-PJ580E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-PJ720E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-PJ760E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-TD10E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-TD20E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-TG1E	Compatible
HDR-TG5E	Compatible

*1 Images may not be imported properly if the PC is powered on after the USB connection is made. In this case, unplug the USB cable and then reconnect it.

High Definition Handycam Camcorders (HDD)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Notes
HDR-PJ50E	Compatible
HDR-PJ600E	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1
HDR-SR1E	Compatible
HDR-SR7E	Compatible
HDR-SR8E	Compatible
HDR-SR10E	Compatible
HDR-SR11E	Compatible
HDR-SR12E	Compatible
HDR-XR100E	Compatible
HDR-XR150E	Compatible
HDR-XR200E	Compatible
HDR-XR350E	Compatible
HDR-XR500E	Compatible
HDR-XR520E	Compatible
HDR-XR550E	Compatible

*1 Images may not be imported properly if the PC is powered on after the USB connection is made. In this case, unplug the USB cable and then reconnect it.

High Definition Handycam Camcorders (HDV)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Compatibility Status (i.LINK connection)	Notes
HDR-FX1E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*2
HDR-FX7E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*2
HDR-FX1000E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*2
HDR-HC1E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*2
HDR-HC3E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*2
HDR-HC7E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*2
HDR-HC9E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*2

*2 When using Windows Live Movie Maker in an i.LINK connection,

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).

High Definition Handycam Camcorders (DVD)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Notes
HDR-UX1E	Compatible
HDR-UX7E	Compatible
HDR-UX20E	Compatible

Standard Definition Handycam Camcorders (HDD)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Notes
DCR-SR80E	Compatible
DCR-SR82E	Compatible
DCR-SR85E	Compatible
DCR-SR87E	Compatible
DCR-SR100E	Compatible
DCR-SR220E	Compatible
DCR-SR300E	Compatible

Standard Definition Handycam Camcorders (DVD)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Notes
DCR-DVD7E	Compatible
DCR-DVD101E	Not Compatible
DCR-DVD201E	Not Compatible
DCR-DVD305E	Compatible
DCR-DVD405E	Compatible
DCR-DVD408E	Compatible
DCR-DVD505E	Compatible
DCR-DVD508E	Compatible
DCR-DVD653E	Compatible
DCR-DVD703E	Compatible
DCR-DVD803E	Compatible
DCR-DVD810E	Compatible

Standard Definition Handycam Camcorders (DV)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Compatibility Status (i.LINK connection)	Notes
DCR-HC20E	-	Compatible
DCR-HC30E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-HC32E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-HC38E	-	Compatible
DCR-HC40E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-HC42E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-HC46E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-HC48E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-HC62E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-HC85E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-HC90E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-HC96E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-HC1000E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-PC55E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-PC101E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-PC105E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-PC109E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-PC330E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-PC350E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-PC1000E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-TRV18E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV22E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV27E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV33E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV38E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV40E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV60E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV75E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV940E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-VX2100E	-	Compatible

*3 When using Windows Live Movie Maker in an i.LINK connection,

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).
Movies shot with a 16:9 aspect ratio are imported as movies with a 4:3 aspect ratio in which the subject is stretched vertically.

Standard Definition Digital 8 Handycam Camcorders (DV)

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Compatibility Status (i.LINK connection)	Notes
DCR-TRV140E	—	Compatible
DCR-TRV250E	—	Compatible
DCR-TRV265E	—	Compatible
DCR-TRV285E	—	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-TRV340E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV355E	Compatible	Compatible
DCR-TRV740E	Compatible	Compatible

*3 When using Windows Live Movie Maker in an i.LINK connection,

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).
Movies shot with a 16:9 aspect ratio are imported as movies with a 4:3 aspect ratio in which the subject is stretched vertically.

Standard Definition MICROMV Handycam Camcorders

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Compatibility Status (i.LINK connection)	Notes
DCR-IP1E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-IP45E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3
DCR-IP210E	Compatible	Compatible (limitations apply)	*3

*3 When using Windows Live Movie Maker in an i.LINK connection,

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).
Movies shot with a 16:9 aspect ratio are imported as movies with a 4:3 aspect ratio in which the subject is stretched vertically.

Digital Recording Binoculars

Model	Compatibility Status (USB connection)	Notes
DEV-3	Compatible (limitations apply)	*1

*1 Images may not be imported properly if the PC is powered on after the USB connection is made. In this case, unplug the USB cable and then reconnect it.

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