Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 910), and "An Important Notice Regarding the Software" (p. 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. [. . . ] See "Setting Battery Type" on the next page for details.
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Basic Operations
Setting Battery Type
Select the type of battery to be used.
* Incorrect battery settings can cause a problem in operation due to voltage drops. Please check the batteries and make the proper settings.
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the Menu screen, and select the "Battery Type. "
Select the "Battery Type" with the [ ( )] [ ( )] buttons, and then press the [ (ENTER)] button.
2
Select the battery type with the [ buttons.
Value
Alkaline Ni-MH
( )] [
( )]
Description
Alkaline batteries, Oxyride batteries Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
3
Verify by pressing the [
(ENTER)] button.
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Basic Operations
Operating the Menu
The Menu screen appears when the [MENU] button is pressed. Various F-1 settings, such as capture and playback settings and date/time settings, are done from the Menu screen.
* The Menu screen cannot be displayed during capture. 54) for details on the menu items.
Displaying the Menu Screen and Selecting Menu Items
Menu item
1
Press the [MENU] button to access the Menu screen.
The Menu screen switches between hide/show each time the [MENU] button is pressed.
2 3
Select a menu item with the [ buttons.
( )] [
( )]
Verify a selected menu item by pressing the [ (ENTER)] button.
When the menu has many layers, repeat steps 23.
Changing Settings
Menu item
1 2
The value of a setting is changed with the [ [ ( )] buttons.
( )]
Confirm the value you wish to set by pressing the [ (ENTER)] button.
Value
Saving Changed Content
When the value for a setting is confirmed by pressing the [ (ENTER)] button, the setting is saved in the F-1's internal memory. If you wish to cancel the changes you've made, press the [MENU] button during menu operations. The settings you were in the process of making are discarded, and you're returned to the Home screen or the Audio Level screen.
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Connecting to a PC
Connect to a PC with the included USB cable, and material captured with the F-1 (HDV video, DV video, or audio) can be imported.
F-1 Folder Structure
When the F-1 is connected to a PC, the F-1's removable drive is recognized as an external drive (removable disk). The folder structure of the removable storage is shown on the PC as follows.
F1-HD120 edr material F1_000. sph 2008-04-05_00 F1_000. vif 2008-04-05_01 : : 2008-06-15_00 :
Folder generated when using the F-1 Utility
F1_000. m2t F1_000. wav
Files created for one capture * A maximum of 1, 000 (F1_000F1_999) can be created in one folder.
Subfolders in the "material" folder
The F-1 creates folders in the "material" folder and saves materials in them.
Data in the folders
When capture is performed, four types of files, "*. m2t or *. dv, " "*. wav, " "*. sph, " and "*. vif, " are created in the folder.
*. m2t *. dv *. wav
Video file in MPEG-2 TS format that is created when capturing in HDV. *c3. wav: Monaural WAV file for CH3 *c4. wav: Monaural WAV file for CH4 This file is needed to play back material on the F-1. This file does not need to be copied when using the "*. m2t" and "*. wav" files on non-linear software.
*. sph *. vif
* Copy with the "F-1 Utility" (p. * *. dv files cannot be browsed or edited on a PC that does not have QuickTimeTM installed. http://www. apple. com/quicktime/download/
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Connecting to a PC
Copying F-1 Materials to a PC
Connecting the F-1 to a PC
Copies F-1 materials to a PC connected via USB.
· Please use the included AC adaptor when connecting with a PC. · Please do not format the F-1's removable storage with the PC. The removable storage may become unusable.
Supported OS
Windows XP/Windows Vista (Windows) Mac OS X (Mac)
1 2
Turn power on to the F-1. Connect as shown in the following figure using the included USB cable.
The included USB cable has two connectors. When connecting to a PC, please connect both USB connectors to USB ports on the PC.
USB cable (included) USB (PC) connector
USB ports
3 4
"Connect PC?" Once this message is displayed, select the "Yes" with the
[
( )] [
( )] buttons, and then press the [
(ENTER)] button.
After the F-1 is detected by the PC, copy the necessary materials.
After the F-1 is detected by the PC, the screen at right is shown. After reviewing "F-1 Folder Structure" on the previous page, please copy the necessary files to the PC.
Windows Mac When checked with My Computer or from the Explorer, the name is shown as "F1-HD120. " Shown on the desktop with the name "F1-HD120. "
* Mac Because the F-1's removable storage is formatted in NTFS format, files and folders cannot be deleted from the Mac.
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Connecting to a PC
Connecting the Removable Storage to a PC
F-1 materials can be copied to a PC by connecting the F-1's removable storage directly to the PC using a USB cable.
Please do not format the F-1's removable storage with the PC. The removable storage may become unusable.
1
Connect as shown in the following figure using the included USB cable.
The included USB cable has two connectors. When connecting to a PC, please connect both USB connectors to USB ports on the PC.
If only one of the USB connectors is used to connect to the PC, the removable storage may be damaged because the power supplied from the PC may be inadequate, depending on the PC type.
USB connector USB ports USB cable (included)
2 3
After the removable storage is recognized by the PC, copy the necessary materials. 31) for how to disconnect.
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Connecting to a PC
Disconnecting the PC
Disconnects the F-1 and PC connected by USB. Follow the procedure below to disconnect, and then unplug the USB cable.
Please do not turn F-1 power off or unplug the USB cable while the F-1 and PC are connected.
Windows
1
Close all applications and windows, such as Explorer, that reference the F-1's removable storage.
* If an application or window, such as Explorer, is referencing the F-1's removable storage, then an error will occur and you will not be able to disconnect properly.
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Double-click on the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon (
The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box is shown.
/
) in the task tray.
Select the item indicating the F-1 from the Hardware Devices shown.
Please select "USB Mass Storage Device. "
Click on [Stop] in the dialog box. When the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears, select the item indicating the F-1 and click on [OK]. When the following message is displayed, unplug the USB cable connecting the F-1 and PC
Windows XP Windows Vista The USB Mass Storage Device can now be safely removed from the system. [. . . ] If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]