Can HyperDrive connect to another portable USB hard drive?
The USB port on the HyperDrive is solely for data connection to a computer and you can transfer data between the HyperDrive and other USB storage devices via the computer.
Without the computer, it |
Can HyperDrive SPACE/COLORSPACE function as a card reader?
Unfortunately the HyperDrive SPACE/COLORSPACE does not function as a USB card reader. The feature has been deliberately removed because the card reader function would significantly reduce the internal |
Can I transfer data between my computer and HyperDrive?
Yes, once you connect the HyperDrive to the computer via USB, the HyperDrive will appear as an external hard drive to your computer.
You can then transfer any data between your computer and the Hyper |
Can I transfer my existing hard drive from the HD80 to SPACE/COLORSPACE and use immediately without any additional formatting?
No, SPACE/COLORSPACE use a different hard drive formatting from HD80. While you can transfer your existing HD80 hard drive to the SPACE/COLORSPACE, you will need to reformat the hard drive in SPACE/CO |
Can I transfer my existing hard drive from the SPACE to COLORSPACE and use immediately without any additional formatting?
Yes. Since SPACE and COLORSPACE use the same hard drive formatting, you can simply transfer hard drives between SPACE and COLORSPACE and use immediately without any additional formatting. |
Can the HyperDrive USB port connect to other USB devices like digital cameras, card readers, hard drives etc. without going through the computer?
No, the USB port on the HyperDrive is solely for data connection to a computer
The technology for connecting USB devices without the need for a computer is called USB OTG (On-The-Go) or USB host.
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Do I have to manually set the backup speed for different memory cards?
You can just set the "Speed" to "Hyper" and if the memory card is not capable of transferring at "Hyper" speed, HyperDrive will downgrade the backup speed to the next suitable level.
HyperDrive SPA |
Does HyperDrive create a new folder with every backup?
With each backup, HyperDrive will create a new folder and transfer all the files and folders on the memory card into the newly created folder, which will be sequentially numbered. Each backup will be |
Does HyperDrive have USB OTG/host function where I can connect another USB device to the HyperDrive without going through the computer?
No, HyperDrive does not support USB OTG/host function as this technology has proven to be much slower (~1MB/sec) and less reliable than the built-in memory card slots on the HyperDrive. USB OTG/host a |
Does HyperDrive SPACE creates a new folder with every backup?
With each backup, SPACE will create a new folder and transfer all the files and folders on the memory card into the newly created folder.
Each backup will be separated.
By default, the folder names |
Does HyperDrive support UDMA memory cards?
HyperDrive COLORSPACE/SPACE can read and backup from UDMA memory cards. However, although UDMA memory cards typically can transfer at 40MB/s, the maximum transfer speed HyperDrive (or any other memory |
Does HyperDrive work with solar chargers?
You need to make sure that solar charger can provide at least 2 watt power and at least
5V for COLORSPACE O / COLORSPACE / SPACE
7V for HD80
Some of our customers recommend Brunton solar charge |
Does the HyperDrive backup AVCHD video files?
Yes, the HyperDrive is file format independent and will backup every file that is on the memory card, including AVCHD video files. |
Does the HyperDrive backup RAW image or video files?
Yes, the HyperDrive is file format independent and will backup every file that is on the memory card, including RAW image and video files.
HyperDrive COLORSPACE in addition can display RAW image fi |
Does the HyperDrive support the new SanDisk Extreme III & IV cards?
Yes, the HyperDrive is able to support all SanDisk branded memory cards, including those from the high speed Extreme III & IV series. Despite the name, SanDisk Extreme III/IV CF (CompactFlash) car |
How do I skip the automated startup operations on SPACE and enter the main menu straightaway?
The following method removes all automated startup operations and allows you to go to the SPACE main menu straightaway at startup: Press top-left button to turn on SPACE. Once you see "Loading..." on |
How does a hard drive RPM and cache/buffer rating affect the transfer speed?
Using hard drives with higher rpm speeds and larger cache/buffer sizes will help to increase the transfer speed of the HyperDrive. Prices of hard drives also increase substantially with higher rpm and |
How long can the external 4 x AA battery pack last in HyperDrive SPACE
If you use an external battery pack in conjunction with an internal battery with some charge, the HyperDrive SPACE will draw power equally from both internal and external power sources.
If you use |
How long does it take for the external AA battery pack to full charge the internal battery?
The external AA battery pack will only recharge the internal battery when the HyperDrive unit is turned off and it will take approximately 5 hours to full charge a totally exhausted internal battery. |
HyperDrive seems to be copying much more files/data than what is actually on the memory card. What are these extra files and how do I see them?
The card might contain temporary, hidden or system files generated by either the camera or computer. HyperDrive may not be able to see these files since they are system files and not meant to be seen |
