
Shock-resistant floating HDD
for secure & stable recording despite shocks and vibrations
Removable HDD
provides hours of recording in the field
Seamless 9 hours
recording with external battery
Additional 2 Channels of Audio
recording in hi-quality linear PCM WAV
Remote Control of Multiple Units
via LAN for managing multi-camera shoots or remote locations
Seamless and reliable HDV/DV capture to removable HDD
for hours of worry-free recording
High-Capacity HDV/DV capture simplifies and accelerates your workflow
The i.LINK connection to your camera provides easy
capture of HDV or DV. Begin editing immediately directly
off the HDD or enjoy smooth and speedy transfer of
recorded data to your NLE system. Continue to use the
camera's tape mechanism as an affordable/compact
backup media.
Removable HDD provides hours of recording in the field
A removable hard drive is the recording media inside the
F-1. Remove the full drive and editing or transfer can begin
immediately by simply connecting it to your computer
via bus-powered USB. Additional drives (F1-HD120) can
be purchased for continued recording
while other drives are in use elsewhere.
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Seamless Recording up to full HDD Capacity
The NTFS file format allows recording up to the maximum
disk capacity without a file limitation of 2GB or 4GB. You
can record up to 9 straight hours with the 120GB HDD.
Worry-Free Recording with Shock-Resistant Floating HDD
To protect the disk from the inevitable rigors of field use,
the F-1's removable hard drive employs full floating HDD
mount architecture with shock absorbent rubber that
effectively dampens vibrations and shocks. Enjoy worry-free
recording in locations where loud & heavy PA sounds or
shocks from rough road surfaces might otherwise present
capture problems.
Additional Two Audio Inputs for Less Equipment and Better Sound
Two Independent Audio Channels of Hi-Quality Linear PCM
The F-1 is equipped with two independent analog audio
inputs. This enables simultaneous recording of stereo
audio from an audio mixer/console or two microphones.
On-mic recording of a reporter or interviewer is possible
without having to use an external mixer/recorder.
Alternatively, you can use the two additional channels to
capture ambient sounds at your shoot or put a mic on
yourself and record real-time commentary on material as
it is being shot.
The F-1 records its audio inputs in linear
PCM broadcast WAV (BWF) at 16-bit/48kHz, so you can
be assured of high quality sound capture.
Phantom Power Supply
The F-1's built-in phantom power supply for sensitive
condenser mics provides further improvement of your
audio tracks.
Three Types of Power Supply Options
The F-1 can be operated with 3 types of power: AC adaptor,
external battery and AA batteries. The AA battery power
pack supplies seamlessnt your external battery or AC
supply should weaken or fail.
Thumbnail Display on External Monitor
Recorded clips can be shown as thumbnails on an external
computer monitor using the 15-pin D-Sub output jack of
the F-1.
This enables last minute previewing to prevent
"missed-shots" without the need to connect to a
computer. Additionally you can control,
setup and view the status on the
same display.
A mouse port for
intuitive and quick control is provided
via the front USB port.
Backup and Transfer via USB. Control Multi-Camera Shoots or Locations with Remotely Controlled F-1 Units for hours of worry-free recording
Quick Backup of Recorded Data to USB Devices
The F-1's USB port provides on-site connection to
USB devices like flash memory or
external hard drives for quick
backups.
Copy time is shorter than
real-time, offering speedy transfers of
recorded data to your editing suite.
Recorded Data can be copied via LAN
The F-1's LAN port provides an Ethernet connection
to your home or office network.
The data in the F-1's HDD can be copied over the network to multiple
computers with simplicity and ease.
Remote Control via LAN enables Multi-Camera
Shoots with Minimal Staff
A PC installed with the dedicated control software*
can remotely control the record Start/Stop
functions as well as the menu settings of an F-1 in a
remote location. You can run an Ethernet cable (up
to 100 meters and 200
meters when using a hub) and
control multiple F-1 units from
your computer. Operators can
now control multi-camera
shoots with minimal staff and
in remote locations.
* Control software is a free download available here.

Free and Convenient F-1 Utility Software
Free downloadable software with 2 modes for quick clip preview and cutting.
| ●Browser Mode: Browser Mode enables previewing of video along with the matching four channels of audio. File management functions such as Move, Copy, Delete, etc. can be executed from the Browser Mode. | ![]() |
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| ●Editor Mode: Editor Mode is used for quick cut editing of recorded clips. The non-stop
editing function enables efficient assembling and reviewing of your cuts' timing immediately
after recording. (*Scheduled release Fall 2008) |
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| Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Windows® XP |
| Video Recording Format |
HDV (.m2t), DV (.dv) | |
| Audio Recording Format | WAV (Supports BWF) Sampling : 16-bit/48kHz |
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| Audio Control | Switch: Gain (MIC/-20dB/LINE), Phantom Power +48V (ON/OFF) Volume: Ch3 Input, Ch4 Input, Headphones |
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| Audio Input Impedance | 4 k ohms | |
| Headphones Output Impedance | 16 ohms | |
| Headphones Output Level | 45 mW | |
| Recording Media | Hard Disk Drive (120 GB) * removable unit |
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| Max Recording time | Approx 9 hours (F1-HD120 as recording media, without audio) | |
| Input / Output Jacks | Front Panel | i.LINK : 6-pin type conforms to IEEE1394 USB A Type (For USB Storage device, USB Mouse) * Supports 2.0 Hi-Speed USB mini B Type (For Computer) * Supports 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Right Side Panel | Display Output :15-pin mini D-sub Type (Analog RGB, 800x600 fixed resolution) Audio Input (Ch3/4) : 3-pin XLR Type x 2 DC Input : 4-pin XLR Type |
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| Left Side Panel | LAN : RJ45 Type (Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx) | |
| Display | 128 x 64 dots (Organic LED) | |
| Power Supply |
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor) * 9-16V 2.0A or HR15/51 x 8 or LR6 (AA) x 8 | |
| Max Operation time | Nickel Metal Hydride Battery x 8 : Approx 2 hours Alkaline Dry Battery x 8 : Approx 30 minutes External Battery (IDX Endura10 Li-Ion Battery) : Approx 10 hours * These operation times are approximate. Actual time may vary somewhat. |
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| Current Draw | 1,500 mA | |
| Dimensions | 111 (W) x 179 (D) x 61 (H) mm 4-3/8 (W) x 7-1/6 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches |
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| Weight | 870 g / 1 lb 15 oz (including HDD, excluding AC Adaptor and batteries) |
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| Accessories | Owner's manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), Conversion cable (AC Adaptor ? 4pin XLR type), Power Cord, F1-HD120 removable HDD (120GB) x 1, Battery Pack, USB Cable (Y type), Ferrite Core x 2 |
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| Free Software (downloadable from www.rolandsystemsgroup.net) |
F-1 Utility / F-1 Remote Control System Requirements : OS : Windows XP / Vista CPU : Core2Duo 2GHz or higher RAM : 2GB or larger Display Resolutions : 1024 x 768 pixels or higher Others : USB Ports |
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| Optional Items | F1-HD120 (120GB Removable HDD), F1-VMK1 (V-Mount kit), CB-F1 (Carrying Bag) |
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| Block Diagram | Dimensions |
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