Wafian HR-F1 Setup And User Manual
Wafian HR-F1
Setup and User Guide
1.3.0
Wafian Corporation
3525 Del Mar Heights Rd. #417
San Diego, CA 92130
www.wafian.com
February 2008
CAUTION: Safety Instructions: Wafian HR-F1
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your HR-F1 and
working environment from potential damage.
SAFETY: General
To help prevent electric shock, plug the HR-F1 and device power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets.
These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly
grounded plugs.
To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not use your HR-F1 during an electrical storm.
To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
Before you clean your HR-F1, disconnect the HR-F1 from the electrical outlet. Clean your HR-F1 with a soft cloth
dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the HR-F1 before
disconnecting a device from it.
To avoid shorting out your HR-F1 when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network
adapter on the back of your HR-F1, and then from the network jack. When reconnecting a network cable to your
HR-F1, first plug the cable into the network jack, and then into the network adapter.
To help protect your HR-F1 from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge
suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Ensure that nothing rests on your HR-F1's cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped
on or tripped over.
Do not push any objects into the openings of your HR-F1. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting
out interior components.
Keep your HR-F1 away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose
papers underneath your HR-F1; do not place your HR-F1 in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.
SAFETY: When Using Your HR-F1
As you use your HR-F1, observe the following safe-handling guidelines.
CAUTION: Do not operate your HR-F1 with any cover(s) removed.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the HR-F1 yourself, unless you are a trained service
technician or as explicitly approved and instructed by Wafian.
Refer all servicing to qualified servicing personnel. Servicing is required when the HR-F1 has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
HR-F1, the HR-F1 has been exposed to rain, moisture, extreme temperatures, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the HR-F1
before disconnecting a device from the HR-F1.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some
cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs
before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
Handle components with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card.
SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your HR-F1. To prevent static damage, discharge static
electricity from your body before you touch any of your HR-F1's electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the HR-F1 chassis.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
warranty.
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WAFIAN HR-F1
Thank You for choosing Wafian®. This document will help you setup and use the Wafian HR-F1. For additional
information please visit us at www.wafian.com/Support.htm.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................... 6
2. In the Box ...................................................................................................................... 6
3. Connections................................................................................................................... 7
4. Power and Front Panel Features................................................................................... 7
AC Power ................................................................................................................. 7
DC Power ................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel Features ................................................................................................ 7
5. Settings ......................................................................................................................... 8
Presets dialog ................................................................................................................ 8
Settings for 720p60 Recording Via HD Component.................................................. 8
Settings for 720p24 Recording Via HD Component.................................................. 8
Settings for 720p60 SlowMo @24p Recording (2.5x Slow-Mo Effect) Via HD
Component............................................................................................................... 9
Settings for 1920x1080 23.976psf Recording Via HD-SDI........................................ 9
Settings for 1920x1080 30i Recording Via HD-SDI .................................................. 9
Settings for 1920x1080 w/Pulldown Removal (24p) Recording Via HD-SDI........... 10
Recorder tab ................................................................................................................ 10
Video tab ..................................................................................................................... 11
Input Source .......................................................................................................... 11
HDSDI Video Format.............................................................................................. 12
Component Video Input ......................................................................................... 12
Component Video Output....................................................................................... 12
Down Conversion Mode ......................................................................................... 12
Input Color Bit Depth ............................................................................................. 12
Reference Source................................................................................................... 12
Up convert 8-bit source to 10-bit (Cineform Intermediate Only) ........................... 13
Encoder Quality...................................................................................................... 13
Encoder PreEmphasis............................................................................................. 13
Final Frame Rate (Slow-Mo)................................................................................... 13
Pulldown Removal.................................................................................................. 13
De-Interlace Input Video (SD Only) ....................................................................... 14
Crop Input NTSC to 640X480................................................................................. 14
Drop Every Other Frame ........................................................................................ 14
Flip Video Frame .................................................................................................... 14
Audio tab ..................................................................................................................... 14
Record Type........................................................................................................... 14
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Audio Source.......................................................................................................... 14
Embedded Audio Channels..................................................................................... 14
Analog Audio Level................................................................................................. 14
Time Code tab ............................................................................................................. 14
Optional LTC Time Code ........................................................................................ 15
Player tab..................................................................................................................... 15
Reference Source................................................................................................... 15
Play all clips consecutively ..................................................................................... 15
Loopback Playback................................................................................................. 15
Device Control tab ....................................................................................................... 15
System Settings tab ..................................................................................................... 16
6. Recording .................................................................................................................... 17
Other Recording Features ...................................................................................... 17
7. Playback...................................................................................................................... 19
8. System Configuration .................................................................................................. 20
9. System Specifications ................................................................................................. 22
10. Notes and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 23
Recording Length and Storage Capacity ................................................................ 23
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS.................................................................................... 23
11. Software License Agreement....................................................................................... 24
12. Wafian HR-F1 One (1) Year Limited Warranty............................................................. 27
13. Contact Wafian ............................................................................................................ 28
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1. Introduction
In the Box
Congratulations, you now have one of the industry’s most powerful High Definition tools available. The Wafian
HR-F1 is a direct-to-disk high definition video disk recorder with HD-SDI and component inputs and outputs for
field use. The HR-F1 can record Standard Definition or High Definition 4:2:2 10-bit video for 10+ hours. It can
record 8 channels of embedded audio and 2 channels of analog or EBU/AES audio. It records at resolutions up to
1920x1080 at different frame rates. The HR-F1 offers Ethernet, IEEE 1394 and USB2 ports for data sharing and
DVI/VGA connectivity for monitoring.
With the HR-F1 recorder, your video is recorded in one of the highest quality formats available. The HR-F1’s easy
operation allows you view the footage as it is recorded and to immediate review the footage via its touch-screen
interface.
If you have any questions regarding the HR-F1 that are not answered in this manual, please visit
www.wafian.com/Support.htm or contact Wafian Customer Support at support@wafian.com.
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Please verify that you have received the following components along with your HR-F1 recorder.
The Wafian HR-F1 HD-SDI & ComponentHD Video Field Recorder.
An Accessory Pack with:
AC/DC adaptor
Power cable
Stylus pen
External hard drive tray
Users Guide
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3. Connections
With the power disconnected:
To record from component or
composite sources, securely connect to
the Y/Pr/Pb inputs in the back panel of
your HR-F1.
To record from an HDSDI source,
connect the HDSDI input cable to
the top BNC connector on the rear
panel. The bottom two BNC
connectors are HDSDI output
ports.
4. Power and Front Panel Features
AC Power
Make sure the power cable is plugged in and the power switch on the back of the unit is in the on position. Press
the Power button below the LCD to turn on the unit. To turn off the system, press and hold the same Power
button below the LCD for five seconds.
DC Power
The HR-F1 can be operated using DC power through external 24 volt XLR battery packs. A single Anton Bauer
Cine VCLX battery pack will allow operation of the HR-F1 for approximately 6 hours while idle, or 4 hours while
recording continuously. Note that if the power supply is overloaded, it will stop all output voltages. Once the
problem has been resolved, it will automatically reset itself and the power off switch will be cycled, allowing
normal operation. If this does not occur, please contact Wafian Support at support@wafian.com.
Front Panel Features
The removable media drive can be disconnected from the HR-F1 while power is on. The drive’s enclosure offers
USB II, eSata, and Firewire outputs.
NOTE: Do not remove the HR-F1 media drive while recording or playing back clips.
For easy access to your media, the HR-F1 front panel also offers standard USB II, Firewire (IEEE 1394), and
audio in/out ports.
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5. Settings
Before you record, your system must be setup to match your desired video settings. Access the Presets window
to select preset settings, or to specify your own settings. To do so click on the media path and record settings
link on the record mode window, which will open the Presets dialog. Note that users may select the Keyboard
button to type in text within any of the available fields within the Presets.
Presets dialog
Within the Presets window chose any of the available presets by selecting it and pressing Select. Users may also
choose to copy a preset and then customize their configuration further by selecting their preset and pressing Edit.
To restore the Default preset back to its original (out of the box) state, simply press Restore Default.
Preset configurations “out of the box”
Settings for 720p60 Recording Via HD Component
Setting Value
Input Source ComponentAnalog
HDSDI Video Format HDSDI_720p_5994
Component Video Input AnalogIn_720p_5994
Component Video Output AnalogOut_720pSMPTE
Input Color Bit Depth 10-Bit YCbCr
Encoder Quality High
Record Type AudioAndVideo
Final Framerate None
Pull Down Removal None
Settings for 720p24 Recording Via HD Component
Setting
Input Source ComponentAnalog
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HDSDI Video Format HDSDI_720p_5994
Component Video Input AnalogIn_720p_5994
Component Video Output AnalogOut_720pSMPTE
Input Color Bit Depth 10-Bit YCbCr
Encoder Quality High
Record Type AudioAndVideo
Final Framerate None
Pull Down Removal Extract24pFrom60p
Settings for 720p60 SlowMo @24p Recording (2.5x Slow-Mo
Effect) Via HD Component
Setting Value
Input Source ComponentAnalog
HDSDI Video Format HDSDI_720p_5994
Component Video Input AnalogIn_720p_5994
Component Video Output AnalogOut_720pSMPTE
Input Color Bit Depth 10-Bit YCbCr
Encoder Quality High
Record Type AudioAndVideo
Final Framerate FPS_23_976
Pull Down Removal None
Settings for 1920x1080 23.976psf Recording Via HD-SDI
Setting Value
Input Source HDSDI
HDSDI Video Format HDSDI_1080psf_2398
Component Video Input AnalogIn_1080i_30
Component Video Output AnalogOut_1080psfSMPTE
Input Color Bit Depth 10-Bit YCbCr
Encoder Quality High
Record Type AudioAndVideo
Final Framerate None
Pull Down Removal None
Settings for 1920x1080 30i Recording Via HD-SDI
Setting Value
Input Source HDSDI
HDSDI Video Format HDSDI_1080i_2997
Component Video Input AnalogIn_1080i_30
Component Video Output AnalogOut_1080iSMPTE
Input Color Bit Depth 10-Bit YCbCr
Encoder Quality High
Record Type AudioAndVideo
Final Framerate None
Pull Down Removal None
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