The Spectrum Frequently asked questions

This is a list of the most common queries raised about using The Spectrum.

• Why is my usb stick not detected?
  The Spectrum requires a USB stick to be formatted with the FAT32 file system along with a Master Boot Record (MBR) or at least one partition. …
• How do I resolve the lag I experience with my TV?
  The Spectrum has been carefully engineered and extensively tested using proprietary test equipment to achieve the lowest lag possible. …
• How do I get The Spectrum to work with my monitor?
  The Spectrum generates a compressed HDMI signal and is intended to be used with a 720p HD television. …
• Why does The Spectrum reset or behave strangely?
  The Spectrum requires a good branded power supply of 5v/1A. …
• Can I use a USB hub with The Spectrum?
  The Spectrum will support using a powered USB hub to make sure that anything that you plug into that has adequate power. …
• Why doesn’t my own controller work?
  We have attempted to support many different controllers, but we are only able to test a small number and not exhaustively. …
• Why don’t all my files appear in the media select menu?
  The Spectrum sorts and filters the files that you place in a directory. …