Roland F-1 User Manual
Ver. 2.0
Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6–8), “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 9–10), and
“An Important Notice Regarding the Software” (p. 64–67).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Introduction
Confirm the Contents of the Package
The F-1 includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items
have been included with the F-1. If you find that any item is missing, contact the nearest
authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country.
F-1
AC adaptor/Power cord
* The shape of the power cord’s plug varies
depending on the country.
Conversion cable
(AC adaptor ↔ 4pin XLR type connector)
Ferrite core x 4
* Attach these to the i.LINK cable and the
LAN cable.
Battery case
Removable storage
(F1-HD120: 120 GB Hard Disk Drive)
Owner’s manual
USB cable
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
(Y type with power supply)
BLUE:
NEUTRAL
BROWN:
LIVE
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For the U.K.
Main Features
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Direct capture of HDV/DV streams
HDV/DV file capture can be completed anywhere during recording.
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Connect to a PC via USB and copy materials in faster than real time
The F-1 and a PC can be connected via USB and the captured files can be imported. By
importing your material via USB you can save time by eliminating the need to capture to your
software in real time.
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Synchro Capture for audio input
Audio can be captured in stereo and synchronized with the video capture. The captured audio
can be imported directly in a non-linear editing environment on a PC.
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Unlimited capture time
The file system is NTFS. A captured file can be as large as permitted by storage.
* Only when the [CH3/4] switch is “OFF.”
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Versatile recording modes
“Pre-Record” mode captures the material starting three seconds before you initiated the
capture, and “Loop Record” mode keeps capturing while continuing to erase older files.
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Removable storage
The internal F-1 storage drives can be inserted or removed. Drives that has been removed can
be connected to a PC with the included USB cable. If you keep a number of storage units on
hand, and switch them as needed, you can resume recording right away.
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Two power systems (DC 12V power supply, AA battery operation)
The unit can be operated on a DC 12V power supply or by AA batteries. Use them together for
a redundant failover power supply.
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Audio input using a phantom power
The audio input connector is equipped with a phantom power.
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Material check on a VGA display
By inputting the DISPLAY OUT signal to a display that supports VGA input, the material list
stored on the F-1 can be shown.
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Connect directly to a USB mass storage device to copy materials
Connect the F-1 to a handy USB memory device or USB hard disk to extract data from the F-1.
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Network support
Since there is an onboard LAN connector, materials can be copied to a PC via a local Ethernet
network, and the unit can even be controlled remotely by a PC.
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Linkage with the EDIROL VC-50HD field converter
By using the F-1 in conjunction with the VC-50HD field converter, SDI signals can be captured
as HDV or MPEG with selectable bit rate.
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Table of Contents
Please read before using.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY................................................................................................. 6
IMPORTANT NOTES ..........................................................................................................9
An Important Notice Regarding the Software ...............................................................64
Introduction 2
Confirm the Contents of the Package.............................................................................. 2
Main Features..................................................................................................................... 3
Making a Recording 11
Capturing by Connecting a HDV/DV Camera ................................................................11
Capturing Video and Audio............................................................................................. 13
Checking Captured Video and Audio............................................................................. 15
Panel Descriptions 3
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................16
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................18
Side Panel.........................................................................................................................18
Display ..............................................................................................................................20
Home Screen............................................................................................................... 20
Audio Level Screen .....................................................................................................22
Basic Operations 23
Turning Power On/Off...................................................................................................... 23
Using Batteries.................................................................................................................24
Regarding the Batteries............................................................................................... 24
Inserting the Batteries.................................................................................................. 25
Setting Battery Type .................................................................................................... 26
Operating the Menu .........................................................................................................27
Connecting to a PC 28
F-1 Folder Structure......................................................................................................... 28
Copying F-1 Materials to a PC ........................................................................................29
Connecting the F-1 to a PC ......................................................................................... 29
Connecting the Removable Storage to a PC............................................................... 30
The “F-1 Utility”............................................................................................................ 30
Disconnecting the PC .................................................................................................. 31
Copying F-1 Materials over a Network........................................................................... 32
Remotely Controlling the F-1 from the PC (F-1 Net Control)....................................... 33
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Table of Contents
Advanced Use 34
Arranging Materials .........................................................................................................34
Regarding Folders ....................................................................................................... 34
Deleting Material Files ................................................................................................. 35
Managing the Removable Storage .................................................................................36
Inserting/Removing...................................................................................................... 36
Deleting All Data / Initializing (Formatting) ..................................................................37
Scanning (Internal Drive Check).................................................................................. 38
Using USB Mass Storage ................................................................................................ 39
Backing Up All Material Files....................................................................................... 39
Copying the Currently Selected Material Files ............................................................40
Initializing (Formatting) ................................................................................................41
Scanning (USB Check)................................................................................................ 41
Operating by Connecting a VGA Display and Mouse................................................... 42
Configuration Settings 44
Starting Capture by Linking to a Camera ......................................................................44
Capturing while Correcting the Synchronization Gap between Audio and Video..... 44
Dividing and Capturing Data with Non-Sequential Timestamps ................................. 45
Setting the Record Mode for Capturing......................................................................... 46
Capturing using the F-1’s Internally Generated Timecode .......................................... 48
Setting Peak Hold for the Audio Level Meter ................................................................49
Setting Stereo/Monaural for WAV Files .........................................................................49
Delaying Audio Output (Audio Delay)............................................................................ 50
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................... 51
Setting Material File Playback Mode .............................................................................. 52
Setting the Time until the Display Turns Off (Display Timer) ...................................... 53
Setting the Brightness of the Display ............................................................................ 53
Setting the Lamp Illumination Method........................................................................... 54
Setting the Time for the Power to Turn Off Automatically........................................... 54
Setting the Language for Display................................................................................... 55
Restoring the Factory Defaults (Factory Reset) ...........................................................55
Using the F-1 in Combination with the EDIROL VC-50HD ...........................................56
Appendices 62
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 58
Menu List ..........................................................................................................................62
Main Specification ...........................................................................................................68
Dimensions....................................................................................................................... 69
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................70
Index.................................................................................................................................. 71
Information ........................................................................................................Back cover
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
002c
●
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit
or its AC adaptor.
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003
●
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace
parts within it (except when this manual
provides specific instructions directing you
to do so). Refer all servicing to your
retailer, the nearest EDIROL/Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page.
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004
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Never install the unit in any of the following
locations.
•
Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,
near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are
•
Extremely cold; or are
•
Locations with low atmospheric
pressure; or are
•
Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
•
Subject to salt exposure; or are
•
Humid; or are
•
Exposed to rain; or are
•
Dusty or sandy; or are
•
Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle.
In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
007
●
Make sure you always have the unit placed
so it is level and sure to remain stable.
Never place it on stands that could wobble,
or on inclined surfaces.
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008c
●
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the
line voltage at the installation matches the
input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s
body. Other AC adaptors may use a
different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
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008e
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Use only the attached power-supply cord.
Also, the supplied power cord must not be
used with any other device.
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009
●
Do not excessively twist or bend the power
cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing
so can damage the cord, producing
severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
010
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This unit in combination with a headphones
may be capable of producing sound levels
that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Do not operate for a long period of time at a
high volume level, or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should immediately stop using the unit, and
consult an audiologist.
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011
●
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the
unit.
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012b
●
Immediately turn the power off, remove the
AC adaptor from the outlet, and request
servicing by your retailer, the nearest
EDIROL/Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page when:
The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord,
•
or the plug has been damaged; or
If smoke or unusual odor occurs
•
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has
•
been spilled onto the unit; or
The unit has been exposed to rain (or
•
otherwise has become wet); or
The unit does not appear to operate
•
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
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013
●
In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential
for the safe operation of the unit.
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014
●
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
●
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to
share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices. Be especially
careful when using extension cords—the
total power used by all devices you have
connected to the extension cord’s outlet
must never exceed the power rating (watts/
amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord
to heat up and eventually melt through.
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016
●
Before using the unit in a foreign country,
consult with your retailer, the nearest
EDIROL/Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.
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019
●
Batteries must never be recharged, heated,
taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
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027
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Never expose Battery to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
101b
●
The unit and the AC adaptor should be
located so their location or position does
not interfere with their proper ventilation.
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102c
●
Always grasp only the plug on the AC
adaptor cord when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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111: Selection
●
If used improperly, batteries may explode
or leak and cause damage or injury. In the
interest of safety, please read and observe
the following precautions (p. 24).
1
Carefully follow the installation
•
instructions for batteries, and make sure
you observe the correct polarity.
Avoid using new batteries together with
•
used ones. In addition, avoid mixing
different types of batteries.
If not using the unit for several months,
•
please remove the batteries.
If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece
•
of cloth or paper towel to wipe all
remnants of the discharge from the
battery compartment. Then install new
batteries. To avoid inflammation of the
skin, make sure that none of the battery
discharge gets onto your hands or skin.
Exercise the utmost caution so that none
of the discharge gets near your eyes.
Immediately rinse the affected area with
running water if any of the discharge has
entered the eyes.
Never keep batteries together with
•
metallic objects such as ballpoint pens,
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Do not allow any foreign metal objects to
•
touch the terminals of the battery case.
Doing so may cause the batteries to
short and the battery case may overheat
or catch fire.
Before use, carefully read the cautions
•
printed on the battery as well as the
owner’s manual that accompanies the
battery.
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103b
●
At regular intervals, you should unplug the
AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry
cloth to wipe all dust and other
accumulations away from its prongs. Also,
disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power
plug and the power outlet can result in poor
insulation and lead to fire.
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104
●
Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
cables should be placed so they are out of
the reach of children.
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106
●
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
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107c
●
Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs
with wet hands when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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108b
●
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
adaptor and all cords coming from external
devices.
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109b
●
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power
and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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110b
●
Whenever you suspect the possibility of
lightning in your area, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the outlet.
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120
●
Always turn the phantom power off when
connecting any device other than
condenser microphones that require
phantom power. You risk causing damage
if you mistakenly supply phantom power to
dynamic microphones, audio playback
devices, or other devices that don’t require
such power. Be sure to check the
specifications of any microphone you
intend to use by referring to the manual
that came with it.
This instrument’s phantom power:
DC 48V (unloaded maximum),
14 mA (maximum load)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
301
●
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet
that is being used by an electrical appliance that is
controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator,
washing machine, microwave oven, or air
conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending
on the way in which the electrical appliance is
used, power supply noise may cause this unit to
malfunction or may produce audible/visible noise.
If it is not practical to use a separate electrical
outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
302
●
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after
long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and
is not a cause for concern.
303a
●
The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the
unit’s power consumption is relatively high. When
using batteries, please use nickel metal hydride
batteries.
304a
●
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn
off the power on this unit and disconnect any other
devices you may have connected. This way, you
can prevent malfunction.
Placement
351
●
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers)
may induce hum or visible noise. To alleviate the
problem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of
interference.
352a
●
This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of
such receivers.
352b
●
Noise may be produced if wireless
communications devices, such as cell phones, are
operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise
could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or
while conversing. Should you experience such
problems, you should relocate such wireless
devices so they are at a greater distance from this
unit, or switch them off.
354a
●
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it
near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an
enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to
temperature extremes. Excessive heat can
deform or discolor the unit.
Placement
355b
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When moved from one location to another where
(continued)
the temperature and/or humidity is very different,
water droplets (condensation) may form inside the
unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore,
before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for
several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.
360
●
Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet
may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the
rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you
do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip
or move accidentally.
***]
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Depending on the circumstances of a particular
setup, you may experience a discomforting
sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty
to the touch when you touch this device,
microphones connected to it, or the metal portions
of other objects. This is due to an infinitesimal
electrical charge, which is harmless to humans;
however, if you are concerned, please use
batteries as necessary.
Maintenance
401a
●
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft,
dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened
with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth
impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly
with a soft, dry cloth.
402
●
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents
of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
Memory Backup
501a
●
When there is no battery power to the F-1, the
date/time settings can be saved for up to about
thirty days. If batteries are inserted as a backup
power supply (p. 25), the date/time settings can
be maintained for a longer period.
Additional Precautions
559a
●
When you need to transport the unit, package it in
the box (including padding) that it came in, if
possible. Otherwise, you will need to use
equivalent packaging materials.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Additional Precautions
551
●
Damage or breakdown of the unit or mistakes in
(continued)
operation may result in the loss of data stored in
memory. To avoid problems in the event of the
loss of important data, we recommend to save the
data to your computer or USB mass storage.
552
●
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored on a removable
storage, or USB mass storage once it has been
lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
553
●
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling
can lead to malfunctions.
554
●
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
556
●
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp
the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This
way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to
the cable’s internal elements.
Handling Hard Disks
Important Performance and Image Data
811
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Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data
that has been stored on it could be destroyed.
All hard disks eventually wear out.
recommend that you consider the hard disk not as
a permanent storage site, but as a place to store
data temporarily. We also recommend that you
back up important performance and image data
that cannot be recorded again onto your computer
or USB mass storage (p. 29, 32, 39, 40).
Note that Roland assumes no liability whatsoever,
including monetary compensation, for the loss of
any recorded content in the event of the
malfunction of, or physical damage to the hard
disk, or for any direct or incidental damages
resulting from the loss of such data.
Precautions Regarding Setup and Use
812
●
Certain hard disk setup procedures and usage
conditions may result in the corruption of recorded
data, malfunctioning, or physical damage to the
disk, so be sure to observe the following
precautions.
Do not subject the hard disk to vibration or
•
shock, especially while the unit is in operation.
Do not set up the unit in any location where it
•
may be affected by vibration from external
sources, or on any surface that is not stable.
We
Handling Hard Disks
Please do not block the cooling fan vent on the
•
(continued)
side panel.
Do not leave the unit in any environment
•
subject to temperature extremes; for example,
in a closed automobile in summer or outdoors
during winter.
Do not use the unit in locations of high
•
temperature or high humidity, in locations of
extremely low temperature or air pressure, or in
locations that experience sudden changes in
temperature.
If batteries are not installed, please do not
•
unplug the unit from the outlet or turn off the
breaker at the installation site while the power is
turned on.
Emergency Procedures
813
* The following procedures are to be used as
emergency measures only, and are not
recommended for normal operation.
●
If the device fails to respond to operational
commands or does not complete operations, use
the following procedures to turn off the power:
•
Hold down the [ (power)] button for about
four seconds to switch off the power.
Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
•
(If batteries are installed, remove the battery
case.)
If the unit does not operate normally when the
power is turned on again, it may mean that the
hard disk has been damaged. In such instances,
consult your dealer or the nearest EDIROL/
Roland Service Center. Note, however, that it may
not be possible to recover any data from the hard
disk once it has been lost.
Also, please perform periodic scans of the hard
disk (p. 38) even if operating normally.
Copyright
851
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Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease,
performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material
(musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live
performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in
part or in whole without the permission of the
copyright owner is forbidden by law.
853
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Do not use this unit for purposes that could
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard
to any infringements of third-party copyrights
arising through your use of this unit.
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Making a Recording
Capturing by Connecting a HDV/DV Camera
Connect an HDV/DV camera to the F-1 with the i.LINK cable, and capture the camera output.
Preparations
1
Install the removable storage included with the F-1.
* Make sure to switch off the power before installing the removable storage. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the contents of the removable storage.
Unlock the rear cover, then open it.
With the grooved side facing up, insert the removable
storage.
With the handle lowered, firmly insert the removable
storage until it reaches the back.
Close the rear cover and lock it.
2
Connect the AC adaptor.
Conversion cable
(included)
Power connector
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the
indicator faces upwards and the side with
textual information faces downwards. The
indicator will light when you plug the AC
adaptor into an AC outlet.
Lamp
AC adaptor
(included)
Removable
storage
Power cord
(included)
Handle
Power outlet
* The shape of the power cord’s plug
varies depending on the country.
* Batteries can be used as backup power. If batteries are used, even if power from the AC
adaptor is cut off by a power outage, the capture process will continue.
See “Using Batteries” (p. 24) for details.
3
Attach the included ferrite cores to both ends of the i.LINK cable.
Insert the i.LINK cable in the ferrite core, and close and press the ferrite core together
until you hear a click.
Ferrite core
(included)
Ferrite core
(included)
* Make sure to attach the ferrite core before
using the i.LINK cable.
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Making a Recording
4
Connect the F-1 and HDV/DV camera with the i.LINK cable.
i.LINK
connector
i.LINK cable
* There are two types of i.LINK cable connectors: 6-pin and 4-pin. Make sure to use the i.LINK
cable that matches the device that you are using.
* The i.LINK cable unplugs easily, so be careful when filming in busy locations.
* To prevent malfunction, always turn off the power on all devices before making any
connections.
* The EDIROL DV-7R and DV-7PR are not supported.
* To ensure stable capture, do not connect anything to the USB connector.
i.LINK connector
Capturing
1
Put the HDV/DV camera in “Camera Mode” and turn on the power.
* “Camera Mode” may be called by another name, depending on the camera manufacturer.
Press the [ (POWER)] button on the F-1 to turn on power.
2
The POWER lamp lights when power is turned on. Please wait until
the Home screen is displayed.
The status lamp lights according to the format of the connected
camera.
For HDV format or MPEG-2 TS format
For DV format The DV lamp lights.
* It may take up to 10 seconds for the camera to be recognized.
The HDV lamp lights.
Home screen
12
Press the [ (REC)] button on the F-1 to start capturing
3
video.
Press the [ (STOP)] button to stop capture.
* See “Checking Captured Video and Audio” (p. 15) when checking on
the captured video.
Using Markers
If you press the [ (REC)]
(F1_xxx.txt) will be created containing the following contents. While this
is being done, the message shown at right will appear.
(1) Timecode (2) Value of the recording counter, when the [ (REC)] button was pressed
during capture, a marker file
button
Making a Recording
Capturing Video and Audio
You can capture high quality audio from the microphone input and line input.
Audio capture happens at the same time as HDV/DV stream capture. You can capture the
audio on location and synchronize to the video.
* The timing of the capture of video and audio will not match perfectly. A slight gap (a few frames)
occurs between the timing of the capture of audio and video, because although audio is input in real
time, the HDV/DV stream output from the camera is not in real time.
The timing gap between video and audio capture can be corrected. See “Capturing while Correcting
the Synchronization Gap between Audio and Video” (p. 44) for details.
Preparations
1
Make preparations following steps 1–3 of “Preparations” (p. 11–12) above.
2
Connect the F-1 and the audio device.
AUDIO IN connector
Audio device
LR
Microphone
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to other devices, always turn down the volume, and
turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
* Use a balanced (XLR) type connector for the AUDIO IN connector.
Please connect the device after verifying the wiring configuration. The
figure at left shows the AUDIO IN connector wiring.
3
Set the switch on the side panel of the F-1.
Use one of the following settings for the connected device.
Switch When connecting a microphone When connecting to a line input
[GAIN]
[+48V]
[CH3/4]
* Supplying phantom power to a dynamic microphone may result in damage. Please thoroughly
read the instruction manual for the device that you are using. When not using a condenser
microphone requiring phantom power, please set the [+48V] switch to “OFF.”
-20 dB or MIC
Set to “-20 dB” to decrease microphone input
sensitivity.
Set to “ON” only when connecting a condenser
microphone that requires phantom power.
ON ON
LINE
OFF
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Making a Recording
Capturing
1
Put the HDV/DV camera in “Camera Mode” and turn on the power.
Turn power on to the audio device.
2
3
Turn power on to the F-1.
4
Turn the [AUDIO IN Level] knob to adjust the input level of
the audio.
When connecting a microphone When connecting to the line input
Point the microphone at the audio
source and adjust the input level with
the [AUDIO IN Level] knob.
The audio input level can be checked with the Audio Level Meter on
the Audio Level screen. The Home screen (two types) and Audio Level screen switch
each time the [DISPLAY] button is pressed (p. 20).
To capture the highest quality audio, adjust so that the level meter is as high as you can
get it without causing the clip lamp to light.
Audio Level screen
Increase the audio output level on the
audio device. Adjust the input level
with the [AUDIO IN Level] knob.
Clip lamp
CH3=L CH4=R
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* If you hear acoustic feedback (a squealing sound) while using the mic, try changing the
direction of the mic, moving it away from the speakers, or lowering the speaker volume.
5
Press the [ (REC)] button on the F-1 to start capturing video and audio.
Press the [ (STOP)] button to stop capture.
* If the [CH3/4] switch is “ON,” the limit on the amount of time that capture can take place
continuously varies depending on the “WAV Mode” setting (p. 49), as follows. When the time
limit is reached, capture will stop automatically.
“WAV Mode” setting
Stereo
Mono X 2 6 hours
* The captured audio is saved into the following audio file format.
Format WAVE (BWF format)
Sampling Rate 48 kHz
Bit Rate 16 bit
The factory default setting is to create stereo WAV files. You can also create monaural WAV
files for each channel. See “Setting Stereo/Monaural for WAV Files” (p. 49) for details.
* To capture audio only, please do not connect anything to the i.LINK connector.
* The timecode included in the HDV/DV stream is also recorded to the WAV file.
* See “Checking Captured Video and Audio” (p. 15) when checking on the captured video and
audio.
Continuous capture time
3 hours
Checking Captured Video and Audio
1
Put the HDV/DV camera in “Deck Mode” and turn on the power.
* “Deck Mode” may be called by another name, depending on the camera manufacturer.
2
To listen to the audio, connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
PHONES jack
The captured audio is output from the PHONES jack. Before playback, turn down the
headphone volume with the [PHONES Level] knob.
* Audio that is embedded with the HDV/DV media is not output from the PHONES jack.
3
Select the material file to play back with the [ ( )]
[ ( )] buttons.
The name of the currently selected material file is displayed on the
Home screen.
Making a Recording
Material file name
4
Press the [ (ENTER)] button on the F-1.
Playback starts. The video is displayed on the HDV/DV camera
finder or display.
To listen to the audio, adjust the headphone volume with the
[PHONES Level] knob.
Press the [ (STOP)] button to stop playback.
* The timecode shown on the F-1’s display does not match the timecode shown on the HDV/DV
camera display. This is due to a video delay equal to the time for digital processing by the HDV/
DV camera.
* When listening to the audio, there will be a delay between the video displayed on the HDV/DV
camera display and the audio output from the PHONES jack.
This gap in output timing can be corrected by delaying the audio. See “Delaying Audio Output
(Audio Delay)” (p. 50) for details.
* Set the format of the HDV/DV camera so it matches the format of the material file to be played.
If the formats do not match, then the stream cannot be played on the F-1.
There are also cameras that have a mode that automatically switches the HDV/DV format.
Even if this mode is set, you may not be able to play the stream on the F-1.
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
POWER Lamp (p. 23)
This lights when power is turned on.
[ (POWER)] Button (p. 23)
Turns power on or off.
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Status Lamp
HDV Lamp
DV Lamp
CH3/4 Lamp
This lights when the device connected to the i.LINK connector is in HDV format
or MPEG-2 TS format.
This lights when the device connected to the i.LINK connector is in DV format.
This lights when the [CH3/4] switch on the side panel is set to “ON.”
Display (p. 20)
This displays the F-1’s operation status and menu screens.
[DISPLAY] Button (p. 20)
Switches the display between screens.
[ (STOP)] Button (p. 12, 14, 15)
Stops capture.
[ (REC)] Button (p. 12, 14, 15)
Starts the capture of the input HDV/DV stream and audio.
REC Lamp
This is illuminated during capture.
Panel Descriptions
[MENU] Button (p. 27)
Shows the Menu screen on the display.
The Menu screen switches between hide/show each time the [MENU] button is pressed.
[ ( )] Button
Current Screen Operation
Home Screen
Audio Level Screen
Menu Screen Selects the previous menu item. /Changes the value of the setting.
Selects the previous file in the same folder.
[ ( )] Button
Current Screen Operation
Home Screen
Audio Level Screen
Menu Screen Selects the next menu item. /Changes the value of the setting.
Selects the next file in the same folder.
[ (ENTER)] Button
Current Screen Operation
Home Screen
Audio Level Screen
Menu Screen Sets the selected menu item or changed value.
Starts playback. It can also pause playback.
i.LINK Connector (p. 11)
Accepts connection of an HDV or DV device.
USB (HOST) Connector (p. 39, 42)
Accepts connection of a mouse or a USB device supporting the USB mass storage class.
USB (PC) Connector (p. 29)
Connect from here to the USB port on a PC using the included USB cable.
[AUDIO IN Level] Knob (CH3, CH4) (p. 15)
This adjusts the input level of audio input to the AUDIO IN connector (3CH,4CH).
[PHONES Level] Knob (p. 15)
This adjusts the volume of the output from the PHONES jack.
PHONES (headphones) Jack (p. 15)
This connects the headphones. This monitors the audio input to the AUDIO IN connector
(3CH,4CH).
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
Rear Cover
Slide the lock in the center of the cover down when opening or closing the rear cover.
* Do not open the rear cover unless exchanging the battery case or removable storage.
* Capture cannot begin if the rear cover is not completely closed.
Battery Case Slot (p. 25)
The battery case is inserted in this slot.
Removable Storage Slot (p. 36)
The removable storage drive is inserted in this slot.
* Only the F-1’s removable storage “F1-HD120” can be inserted.
Side Panel
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[Open/close detection] switch
This switch detects whether the rear cover is open or closed.
* Do not touch the [Open/close detection] switch; touching it may cause malfunction.
LAN Connector (p. 33)
This is used to connect to a PC via a network using a LAN cable. F-1 materials can be
copied to a PC connected to the network.
Cooling Fan Vent
The internal cooling fan regulates temperature increases inside the F-1. Internal heat is
exhausted through here.
* Do not block the cooling fan vent. If the exhaust vent is blocked, the internal temperature will
rise and heat damage may occur.
Panel Descriptions
Side Panel
(continued)
DISPLAY OUT Connector (p. 42)
This connector outputs an RGB signal (fixed SVGA format) The data in the F-1 (folder or
file) can be viewed when a VGA display is connected.
AUDIO IN Connector (CH3, CH4); XLR-type (p. 13)
Audio is input here. Accepts connection of audio devices and microphones.
Volume is adjusted with the [AUDIO IN Level] knob (p. 17).
Power Connector (p. 23)
This connects to the included AC adaptor using the included power conversion cable.
[HOLD] Switch
Sets the [HOLD] switch to the “ON” position so only the following buttons cannot be used
and to help prevent accidental operations.
•
[ (STOP)]
•
[()]• [()]• [ (ENTER)]
*1 Only when power is on. If the [ (POWER)] button is pressed while power is off, the power
is turned on.
•
[ (REC)]
•
[MENU]
•
[ (POWER)]
(*1)
[GAIN] Switch (p. 13)
Sets the gain of the audio input from the AUDIO IN connector.
This is set when using microphone input. You can set to this “-20 dB” to decrease micro-
MIC
phone input sensitivity. The audio input from the microphone is then decreased -20 dB.
-20dB
This is set when using line input.
LINE
[+48V] (Phantom Power) Switch (p. 13)
Turns the phantom power supplied to the AUDIO IN connector on/off. Set to “ON” when
connecting a condenser microphone that requires phantom power.
* Supplying phantom power to a dynamic microphone may result in damage. Please thoroughly
read the instruction manual for the device that you are using. When not using a condenser
microphone requiring phantom power, please set the [+48V] switch to “OFF.”
[CH3/4] Switch (p. 13)
Set this to “ON” when capturing audio input to the AUDIO IN connectors (3CH/4CH).
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Panel Descriptions
Display
This shows various information and messages, such as the current status or function settings,
according to the operation. The display shows the following three screens.
Displayed Screen Operation
Home Screen
Audio Level Screen
Menu Screen (p. 27) This screen switches between hide/show each time the [MENU] button is pressed.
* The Menu screen cannot be displayed during capture.
Home Screen
Home screen Home screen
The screens change as follows each time the [DISPLAY] button is pressed.
Home screen
When Home screen changes to Home screen , the timecode and total time
display locations are exchanged.
Home screen
Audio Level screen
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Status
This indicates the current status.
During capture.
During capture with “Stream Check” (p. 45) enabled.
During standby.
During playback.
During playback pause.
Video Format
During Capture Displays the video format of the stream input from the i.LINK connector.
During Playback Displays the video format of the material being played.
Total Time
Panel Descriptions
During Capture
During Standby/
Playback
Displays the elapsed time for capture.
Displays the length of the material currently selected.
Timecode / Timecode Mode (p. 48)
The timecode is displayed according to the “TimeCode Mode” setting (p. 48). During
capture, the displayed timecode is recorded within the video file.
During Capture/
Standby
During Playback Displays the timecode of the material being played.
: External
Displays the timecode of the device connected to the i.LINK connector.
* Displays “--:--:--:--” when no timecode is included in the input signal from the
i.LINK connector.
: Internal Rec Run
Displays the timecode internally generated by the F-1. Timecode will advance
only during capture.
: Internal Free Run
Displays the timecode internally generated by the F-1. When the F-1 is powered
up, timecode will advance regardless of operations performed.
Folder Name (p. 28, 34)
Displays the currently selected folder name. Material files are saved in the folder.
File Name (p. 28, 35)
During Capture Displays the file name of the material created after capture completes.
During Standby/
Playback
Displays the file name of the material currently selected.
Remaining Space in Removable Storage
Displays the remaining free space on the removable storage mounted on the F-1 unit.
* A low memory warning message is displayed when the remaining space on the removable
storage falls too low. If capture continues with low memory, the capture will stop eventually.
Icon Display
(p. 46)
Recording mode during capture.
(None): Normal Rec
: Loop Rec
: Pre Rec
(p. 44)
Synchro Record On/Off.
(None): Off
: On
Type of material file being played.
: Video only
: Audio only
: Audio and video
Power supply status.
: AC adaptor
: Battery (p. 24)
Material file playback mod.
: Single Repeat
:
Sequential
: Sequential Repeat
(p. 52)
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Panel Descriptions
Audio Level Screen
Total Time
During Capture
During Standby/
Playback
Displays the elapsed time for capture.
Displays the length of the material currently selected.
Audio Level Meter
Displays the level of audio input to the AUDIO IN connector. The audio level is adjusted
with the [AUDIO IN Level] knob on the front panel.
The level meter display is different depending on the menu “WAV Mode” setting (p. 49).
“WAV Mode” setting Audio Level Meter Display
Stereo
The AUDIO IN connector CH3 is “L” and CH4 is “R.”
Mono X 2
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Basic Operations
Turning Power On/Off
Turning Power On
* Batteries can be used as backup power. If batteries are used, even if power from the AC adaptor is
cut off by a power outage, the capture process will continue.
See “Using Batteries” (p. 24) for details.
Connect the AC adaptor.
1
fig.ACadaptor.esp
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the lamp
faces upwards and the side with textual
information faces downwards. The lamp will light
when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Lamp
Power cord
AC adaptor
(included)
(included)
* The shape of the power cord’s plug
varies depending on the country.
Conversion cable
(included)
Power connector
Power outlet
2
Press the [ (POWER)] button on the front panel to turn on power.
The POWER lamp lights when power is turned on. Please wait until the Home screen is
displayed.
* The F-1 is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is
required before the unit will operate normally.
Turning Power Off
Press the [ (POWER)] button on the front panel.
1
When the “Power off.” message is displayed, press the [ (POWER)] button
2
again.
To turn off power, press the [ (POWER)] button within five seconds of the message
display.
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