External Hard Drive Maximum Size for HAP-Z1ES

You have no category for your new line of DSD players, and in particular, the Sony HAPZ-1ES. You should get on this, because it sends the wrong message, mainly that you are not putting much effort into this new product, which is not exactly the message Sony should be sending.
It's clear that this is a good product, and one that many are going to be interested in, once they learn about it. It's already beginning to create a lot of buz online, and people are asking a number of technical questions about it that are not answered in the current Sony manual for it. In particular, no one seems to know what the maximum external hard drive can be for the HAP-Z1ES. People have successfully formated a 2TB drive, but what about a 3TB drive or a 4TB drive. In looking at the format instructions for the Sony format software (the HAPZ-1ES can only be formatted with Sony software), it doesn't say anything about this issue. DSD files take up a lot of hard drive space. It would be useful for many to know if they can buy a 3TB or 4TB drive for the HAP-Z1
ES. I suggest someone from Sony help answer these questions for all the folks who are buying this excellent unit.

Hi,
I have AIFF files, but have not copied them over yet. I have a 2tb harddrive installed and have had no problems. The questions I would ask are: I assume your trying the Sony format system on the HAP-Z1ES. Maybe you can take the drive and reformat it with your computer and then try re-formatting it with the Sony. You can also see your files on your computer network if the Sony is part of the network.
John

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Paragraphs help the reader, just saying.
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Also, I understand burning folders instead of individual photos or albums gives you more space on a DVD.
It makes no difference at all.
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You're somewhat confused and you need to
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2. Then go about it.
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I say to verify the firmware version, as mine appeared to update, but did not, despite repeated attempts. I got a 9-pin to 6-pin cable and connected the drive to the FW800 port, then repeated, and it worked.
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Edit: Here's a story on the latest updates:
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/12/wd-mybook-updates-for-leopard-compatibility/
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