Blackmagic HyperDeck Disk Recorders Transferring Files over a Network

Your HyperDeck disk recorder supports file transfer via file transfer protocol, or ftp. This powerful feature lets you copy files directly from your computer to your HyperDeck via a network with the fast speeds a local network can provide. For example, you could be copying new files to a remote HyperDeck unit based at another location for digital signage.

Connecting to HyperDeck Studio

With your computer and HyperDeck Studio on the same network, all you’ll need is an ftp client and your HyperDeck Studio’s IP address.

1. Download and install an FTP client on the computer you want to connect your HyperDeck to. We recommend Cyberduck, FileZilla or Transmit but most FTP applications will work. Cyberduck and FileZilla are free downloads.

2. Connect your HyperDeck Studio to your network using an Ethernet cable and note its IP address. To access the IP address, press the ‘menu’ button and rotate the search dial to access the ‘network’ screen. You’ll see your HyperDeck Studio’s IP address at the bottom of this screen. You can find your HyperDeck Studio’s IP address in the smart panel’s ‘network’ screen

3. Enter your HyperDeck’s IP address into your TCP application’s connection dialog. The naming and position of this box can vary between applications, but it is usually labeled ‘server’ or ‘host.’ If your FTP program includes an ‘anonymous login’ checkbox, make sure this is checked.

   

   When connecting to HyperDeck Studio, you don’t need to enter a username or password. Simply enter your disk recorder’s IP address in your FTP application’s ‘server’ or ‘host’ field and check an ‘anonymous login’ checkbox if one is available.

Transferring Files

Once connected to your HyperDeck you can transfer files as you normally would with your ftp program. Most ftp applications have a drag and drop interface but check your particular application for the appropriate method.

You can transfer any file to and from your HyperDeck, but it’s worth noting that any files you intend to play back from HyperDeck Studio will need to conform to your HyperDeck’s supported codecs and resolutions. You can find a list of supported codecs in the ‘Blackmagic HyperDeck Setup’ section of this manual.

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TIP You can transfer files over a network while your HyperDeck is recording. HyperDeck will automatically adjust transfer speeds to make sure recording is not affected.