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COMPACT VAULT
Features CYBERCAPTURE FAQ Compatibility

COMPACTVAULT   CYBERCAPTURE

FAQ COMPACTVAULT(TM)
Q1 What is COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G)?
A1

COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) is Sony’s CompactFlash Type II hard disk drive.
‘’COMPACTVAULT‘’ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.


Q2 What is read & write speed of COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G)?
A2

Read / Write transfer speed is 96Mbps(12MB/sec) max.


Q3 How much capacity can we use, after formatting?
A3

4.64 GB (FAT32 Formatted on Windows PC).


Q4 Is COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) compatible with Macintosh?
A4

No, it isn't. It is compatible with Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP(Home edition, or Professional) and Windows Vista™.


Q5 Is compatibility information available on the Web?
A5

Yes it is available on the web at the following URL.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Media/Compactvault/compatibility/


Q6 How many photos can be saved using the RAW mode?
A6

200 images with 25MB per each.
(It may vary by conditions such as usage, hardware specification)


Q7 How many photos can be saved using the JPEG mode?
A7

1600 images with 3MB per each.
(It may vary by conditions such as usage, hardware specification)


Q8 How many hours of MPEG 4 video can be saved?
A8

You can take 200min. in VGA mode
(It may vary by conditions such as usage, hardware specification)


Q9 Can COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) be used in devices with CF Type I slot?
A9

No, it cannot. It has to have a CF Type II slot.


Q10 Can COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) be used in devices with PC card slot?
A10

Yes, it can be used in devises with a PC card type II slot with PC card adapter.


Q11 What is the difference between COMPACTVAULT and Microdrive (RHMD2G, RHMD4G)?
A11

Microdrive product (RHMD2G, RHMD4G) is compatible with CF+ Type II standard.
Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.
COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) is also compatible with CF+ Type II standard.
“COMPACTVAULT” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.


Q12 How durable is the COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) against ( Temperature, humidity gradient),and What is the product-size?
A12

Please refer to the Specification Table.


Q13 Can COMPACTVAULT(RHMD5G) be used with DSLR-A100 ?
A13

COMPACTVAULT(RHMD5G) is not compatible with DSLR-A100. Please use it on DSC-R1 & DSC-F828 with which an interoperability is guaranteed. Refer here for details.

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FAQ CYBERCAPTURE(TM)
Q1 What is “CYBERCAPTURE”? What is “CYBERCAPTURE” technology?
A1

"CYBERCAPTURE" is Sony's original firmware technology that can maximize the performance of the Hard Disk Drive.


Q2 What are the benefits of the "CYBERCAPTURE" technology in the COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G)?
A2

Generic HDD is usually operated through a file system located in the Hardware.
In addition, "CYBERCAPTURE" can realize the HDD operation through a file system located in the HDD itself. As a result, it enables the Hard Disk to enhance the read / write performance.


Q3 In daily use, what is the advantage of “CYBERCAPTURE”?
A3

When the "CYBERCAPTURE" enabled 1" removable HDD (COMPACTVAULT: RHMD5G) is used with the "CYBERCAPTURE" enabled digital single lens reflex camera, the writing speed of the still picture data becomes faster than that of generic HDD. (Writing speed may vary with hardware specification)


Q4 When will Hardware that can support the "CYBERCAPTURE" function, be introduced into the market?
A4

It is expected to be introduced in the near future but, no concrete date has been determined.


Q5 How is COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) different from the Normal 1'' HDD?
A5

COMPACTVAULT (RHMD5G) is a "CYBERCAPTURE" enabled 1" removable HDD and when used with a "CYBERCAPTURE" enabled hardware, the read/write performance is enhanced to its full capacity compared to the generic one.


Q6 When used in PC, does it require any driver software?
A6

There is no driver software requirement.


Q7 What OS is required for “CYBERCAPTURE” function?
A7

There is no OS requirement.

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