SANHO HyperDrive COLORSPACE User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the HyperDrive COLORSPACE

The HyperDrive COLORSPACE is a high performance memory card
backup device with a high resolution 2.2” color LCD screen.
Supporting 18 different types of memory card formats, the
COLORSPACE has the world’s fastest memory card backup speed at
25MB/s(download 1GB in under 1 minute) and an extremely long
battery life (backup to 120GB on a single battery charge). With
unique features like 32-bit copy verification and built-in card
recovery tool in a ultra compact package, the COLORSPACE is
designed as the ultimate photo backup device for photographers to
safely backup, store and view their photos on the go without the
need for a computer.
Before using COLORSPACE, try it out while reading this User
Manual to familiarize yourself with device operations.
To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Information on
the next page.

HyperDrive COLORSPACE
USB cable
AC adapter
Car charger
Soft carry case
Screwdriver
User manual

Before using HyperDrive COLORSPACE, test backup a few files from
all the memory cards that you will be using and check with a
computer that all the data is properly copied to the COLORSPACE.
If the device is faulty or memory card is incompatible and the data
cannot be backed up or read by a computer, Sanho cannot be held
liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Inspect the contents of the package and contact your dealer if you
find any missing items or defects. Included are the following:

The HyperDrive COLORSPACE is available both with and without a
hard drive installed. Make sure the capacity of the hard drive suits
your needs.
The information in this manual is correct at the time of printing.
Please refer to www.hyperdrive.com for any updates.

1

Getting Started

IMPORTANT! Test the Device Before Using

Install only 18650 Li-ion batteries from authorized HyperDrive
sources. Installing other types of batteries may prevent the
COLORSPACE from operating properly and cause damage.

Moreover, observe correct polarity when installing a battery.
Incorrect polarity may prevent the COLORSPACE from operating
properly and cause serious damage if the battery short-circuits.

If the COLORSPACE emits any strange sounds or smells, high heat
or smoke, power off the device immediately and remove the
battery. Remove the battery carefully to avoid burning yourself.

Do not use the COLORSPACE in a moist environment. Do not handle
the device with wet hands. If water enters the device, remove the
battery immediately and return the device to your dealer for
inspection. If liquid corrodes the device, it may short-circuit and
cause a fire.

Warning!

Safety Information

Safety Information

2

Basic Operation

Understanding the COLORSPACE 4
Using the Keypad 5
Installing a Hard Drive 6
Replacing the Battery 7
Charging the Battery 8
Turning the COLORSPACE On and Off 9
Backup a Memory Card to COLORSPACE 10
Connecting the COLORSPACE to a Computer via USB 11

Photo Management

Browse Photos 14
Search Photos 16
Recover Photos 17
Build Thumbs 18

Setup

Backup Setup 19
Browser Setup 22
Interface Setup 22

Advanced Functions

File Management 23
CF Cards Authenticity Verification 24
CardErase 25
Memory Card Scan/Repair 26
Hard Drive Formatting 27
Firmware Updates 28
Wallpaper Setup 29

Specifications 31

Table of contents

Table of contents

3

Basic Operation

4

USB Socket

DC Power Socket

SD/MMC Slot

Keypad

MS/MS Duo Slot

LED Indicator

CompactFlash,MicroDrive Slot

Color LCD Screen

Understanding the COLORSPACE

Using the keypad

5

On this function screen,
pressing scrolls
upward.

To turn on COLORSPACE,press and hold until the device starts
up.

To turn off COLORSPACE, press on the main menu or press and
hold until the device shuts off.

To select a function on a menu screen, press the button
corresponding to the function you want to select.

To select an option on a function screen, press the button
corresponding to the option at the bottom of the screen.

To backup a memory card, first insert a memory card into the
appropriate card slot. Turn on COLORSPACE and select "Backup"
on the main menu.

On this menu screen,
pressing connects the
device to a computer.

Basic Operation

Installing a Hard Drive

Remove the screw on the back cover as illustrated. Slide the back
cover in the direction of the arrow.

Use only 2.5” IDE/PATA/ATA-6/ATA-100 (44 pins) hard drive that is
less than 10mm in thickness. Ensure that the hard drive is set to
Master. Insert the hard drive in the direction as shown in the above
diagram with the hard drive information sticker facing outwards
and hard drive circuit board facing inwards. Ensure that the male
pins of the hard drive align properly and insert fully into the female
socket on the COLORSPACE. Some of pins on the hard drive may be
unused but if the hard drive is installed properly, you will be able to
close back the back cover. If you cannot close the back cover
properly, check that you have installed the hard drive correctly.

Note

Refer to this section only if you have purchased a
COLORSPACE (casing only) without a hard drive installed or
if you plan to upgrade or change the internal hard drive.

Hard drive connector socket

2.5” hard drive

18650 Li-ion battery

6

Basic Operation

Direction of proper hard drive insertion

Note

Do not turn on the COLORSPACE without the back
cover in place.

To replace the battery, remove the back cover, insert the new
battery in the correct polarity and replace the back cover.

Replacing a Battery

After you have replaced the battery, turn on the
COLORSPACE to check that the device will power on.

Your COLORSPACE already come with a battery installed. Refer to
this section only if you are replacing the battery.

Use only a 18650 Li-ion battery from authorized HyperDrive
sources. Other types of batteries may damage the COLORSPACE.

If you insert the battery with the polarities
incorrect, the device will not operate and under
certain circumstances, may even damage the
device.

Note

Warning!

7

Battery compartment

Basic Operation

Charging the Battery

Connect the COLORSPACE via AC adapter or USB power to charge
the internal battery. The LED indicator will light up to indicate that
charging is in process. Once the battery is fully charged, the LED
indicator light will dim. It will take approximately 2.5 hours (via AC
adapter)/5 hours(via USB) to full charge an almost empty battery.

8

LED indicator

USB socket

DC socket

Basic Operation

To turn on the COLORSPACE:

Press and hold for 2 seconds.

To turn off the COLORSPACE:

9

Alternatively, press and hold for 5 seconds.

Press on the main menu.

Turning the COLORSPACE On/Off

Press and hold this
button for 2 seconds

Press and hold this
button for 5 seconds

Select the
"Shutdown" function

Basic Operation

Backup a Memory Card to COLORSPACE

10

If the source memory card has errors and/or has
very fragmented space, the Copy Progress Bar
may not be accurate. If this happens, reformat
your memory card before the next usage.

Note

Insert a memory card into the COLORSPACE.
Turn on the COLORSPACE.
On the main menu, press (“Backup”) to start the
copying/backup process.

Basic Operation