Panasonic HC X1500 - Manuals

Page 2 - Safety Precautions; Date of Purchase

Safety Precautions 2 DVQX2023 (ENG) Safety Precautions Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill...

Page 6 - Concerning the AC adaptor; Warning

Safety Precautions 6 DVQX2023 (ENG) ∫ Concerning the AC adaptor ∫ Concerning the battery ∫ Product Identification Marking AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.But ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connect...

Page 7 - Cautions for use

Safety Precautions 7 (ENG) DVQX2023 ∫ Cautions for use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wav...

Page 8 - Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder; Batteries that may be used with this product (As of January 2020); AC

Safety Precautions 8 DVQX2023 (ENG) ∫ Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder Do not aim the lens or the viewfinder at the sun or strong light. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction. ∫ Batteries that may be used with this product (As of January 2020) Panasonic AG-VBR59/VW-VBD58 batteries ...

Page 10 - Software information about this product

10 DVQX2023 (ENG) Software information about this product This product incorporates the following software:(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,(3) the software licensed under the GNU Gene...

Page 11 - How to read this document; Models described in this owner’s manual; Conventions used in this manual; Terminology

11 (ENG) DVQX2023 How to read this document ∫ Models described in this owner’s manual ≥ This document describes the operation of models HC-X1500 and HC-X2000. ≥ The illustrations of the products, menu screens, etc., may differ from the actual items.Unless specifically stated otherwise, screen depict...

Page 12 - Contents; When turning on the power for the; Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR

Contents 12 DVQX2023 (ENG) Contents Safety Precautions............................... 2Before using the unit ......................... 13Accessories/Optional accessories... 19 Accessories ........................................19Optional accessories ..........................20 When turning on the ...

Page 13 - Before using the unit; AC adaptor and battery

Before using the unit 13 (ENG) DVQX2023 Before using the unit ∫ Before using the unit, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time. The date of the internal clock of the unit resets to January 1, 2020 if the built-in battery is exhausted. This may result in the m...

Page 14 - Memory cards

Before using the unit 14 DVQX2023 (ENG) ≥ Once normal charging starts, the charging lamp lights up green. However, depending on the conditions of use, even when normal charging is taking place, the charging lamp may keep flashing in approx. 4 second intervals until charging is completed. Flashing wi...

Page 15 - Battery characteristics

Before using the unit 15 (ENG) DVQX2023 ∫ Do not allow the camera to remain in contact with a rubber or vinyl object for a long period of time. ∫ Disconnect the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet after the use. ∫ Battery characteristics The battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion...

Page 16 - LCD monitor and viewfinder

Before using the unit 16 DVQX2023 (ENG) ∫ LCD monitor and viewfinder ≥ Condensation sometimes forms on the LCD panel of the LCD monitor in locations subject to extreme temperature differences. If this happens, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub...

Page 17 - Note the following points.; Cautions regarding network; Leaking or divulging of information through the unit

Before using the unit 17 (ENG) DVQX2023 ∫ Note the following points. ≥ If you prepare to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally. ≥ Panasonic will not assume liability when video or audio recording fails due t...

Page 18 - Security

Before using the unit 18 DVQX2023 (ENG) ≥ Store the authentication information (user name, password, etc.) appropriately so it is not visible to the third party. ≥ Periodically change the authentication information (user name, password, etc.) and do not use the same authentication information as oth...

Page 19 - Accessories/Optional accessories; Accessories; For the; Microphone holder

Accessories/Optional accessories 19 (ENG) DVQX2023 Accessories/Optional accessories Accessories For details about procedures such as mounting accessories, refer to the corresponding descriptions in “Chapter 1 Overview” → “Accessories” of Owner’s Manual (PDF version). Check the accessories before usi...

Page 20 - NOTE; Optional accessories; Figure

Accessories/Optional accessories 20 DVQX2023 (ENG) @ NOTE 0 Appropriately discard the AC cable cap (if attached) and packing materials after taking the product out. Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. * Handle unit ( supplied, optional (VW-HU1)) req...

Page 21 - When turning on the power for the first time; Set the time difference.

When turning on the power for the first time 21 (ENG) DVQX2023 When turning on the power for the first time The time zone, date, and time are not set when the unit is shipped.[TIME ZONE] is displayed in the LCD monitor when the power is turned on for the first time.Follow the guidance and make the s...

Page 22 - What you can do with this unit; Recording to the memory card; Connecting to TV/monitor

What you can do with this unit 22 DVQX2023 (ENG) What you can do with this unit Recording to the memory card Recording in following types is possible. ≥ MOV recording (UHD and FHD recording) ≥ MP4 recording (UHD and FHD recording) ≥ AVCHD recording ≥ Simultaneous recording ≥ Relay recording ≥ Interv...

Page 23 - Card reader mode; Connecting to the network; Available functions

What you can do with this unit 23 (ENG) DVQX2023 Card reader mode Data (files) for performing nonlinear editing on a computer are transferred. ≥ The unit supports USB2.0. *1 Memory cards are optionally available. They are not supplied with the unit.*2 A USB2.0 cable is not supplied with the unit. Us...

Page 24 - Description of parts; Main unit; Lens hood

Description of parts 24 DVQX2023 (ENG) Description of parts Main unit ≥ The illustrations in this document show the handle unit ( supplied, optional) removed. 1 Lens hood 2 Lens cover switching lever Opens/closes the lens cover. 3 Focus ring ( l 47) When the <FOCUS A/M/ ¶ > button is pressed t...

Page 25 - Card 1 access lamp; Card 2 access lamp

Description of parts 25 (ENG) DVQX2023 7 Card slot 1 ( l 39) A slot for the memory card. 8 Card 1 access lamp Indicates the access status for recording and playback of the memory card inserted in card slot 1. 9 Card slot 2 ( l 39) A slot for the memory card. 10 Card 2 access lamp Indicates the acces...

Page 26 - Fan inlet

Description of parts 26 DVQX2023 (ENG) 26 <GAIN> button ( l 49) Selects the method for adjusting screen brightness. 27 <IRIS> button ( l 46) Selects the method for adjustment of the lens stop. 28 <MENU> button ( l 41) Displays the menu. Pressing the <MENU> button while the me...

Page 28 - LCD monitor

Description of parts 28 DVQX2023 (ENG) 52 LCD monitor 53 Built-in microphone This is the built-in stereo microphone <L>/<R>. 54 Accessory shoe (on the main unit) Attach a video light, etc. 55 Zoom lever (on the grip) Adjusts the zoom of an image.<T>: Zooms in the image.<W>: Z...

Page 29 - Handle; CH1 SELECT switch

Description of parts 29 (ENG) DVQX2023 Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional: VW-HU1) 1 Handle 2 Microphone holder mounting section ( l 35) Attaches the supplied microphone holder with the microphone holder mounting screws. 3 Microphone holder ( l 35) Secures the external microphone in pla...

Page 31 - Power supply; Attaching and removing the battery; Press the power button to turn off the unit. (; Attaching the battery; Push the battery against the battery; Removing the battery

Power supply 31 (ENG) DVQX2023 Power supply A battery or the supplied AC adaptor can be used as the power supply for the unit. ≥ The unit is compatible to following batteries. (As of January 2020) j AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional, supports quick charging) j VW-VBD58 (optional) ≥ AG-VBR59 supports quick...

Page 32 - Charging the battery; Connect the AC cable to the AC; Connect the AC adaptor to the

Power supply 32 DVQX2023 (ENG) Charging the battery The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Use only after charging sufficiently.It is recommended that you have one extra battery. ≥ It is recommended to perform charging of the battery in a location with ambient temperature of 10 °C to 30...

Page 34 - Attaching accessories; Adjusting the grip belt; Undo the button of the grip belt.

Attaching accessories 34 DVQX2023 (ENG) Attaching accessories Adjusting the grip belt ≥ Adjust the grip belt so that it fits the size of your hand. ≥ If the buckle is difficult to tighten, move the pad forward and tighten the buckle again. 1 Undo the button of the grip belt. 2 Open the buckle sectio...

Page 35 - Attaching the eye cup; with the inner ridge of the eye cup.; Open the microphone holder.

Attaching accessories 35 (ENG) DVQX2023 Attaching the eye cup 1 Attach the eye cup by aligning the groove on the mounting part of the eye cup with the inner ridge of the eye cup. The illustration below is an example of attaching the eye cup to use it with your right eye. If you rotate the eye cup to...

Page 36 - Push the handle unit into the handle unit

Attaching accessories 36 DVQX2023 (ENG) 2 Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder mounting section on the handle unit. ≥ Attach using a commercially-available screwdriver. ≥ There will be some rubbing noises with the rubber when screwing in the microphone holder mounting screws, but pl...

Page 37 - Slide the handle unit in the direction indicated by the arrow.; indicated by arrow

Attaching accessories 37 (ENG) DVQX2023 4 Slide the handle unit in the direction indicated by the arrow. Slide up to mounting mark C . 5 While pressing the handle unit mounting screw down, turn it in the direction indicated by arrow 2 until it stops. ∫ How to remove Remove by doing the steps for att...

Page 38 - Preparing the memory card; Memory cards supported by the unit; Speed Class during shooting

Preparing the memory card 38 DVQX2023 (ENG) Preparing the memory card Memory cards supported by the unit The SD cards can be used with the camera. ≥ Panasonic memory cards are recommended. ≥ Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Speed Class during shooting The memory c...

Page 39 - Inserting/removing the memory card; Inserting the memory card; Removing the memory card

Preparing the memory card 39 (ENG) DVQX2023 Inserting/removing the memory card Inserting the memory card The memory card to use with the unit should always be formatted on the unit. ( l 42) ≥ Formatting the memory card will erase all of the recorded data which cannot be restored. A Card slot cover B...

Page 40 - Turning on/off the power; Turning the unit on and off with the power button; Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.; To turn off the unit; Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor/

Turning on/off the power 40 DVQX2023 (ENG) Turning on/off the power Turning the unit on and off with the power button 1 Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. A The status indicator lights on. ∫ To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator ...

Page 41 - Basic operation of the menu; Configuration of the menu

Basic operation of the menu 41 (ENG) DVQX2023 Basic operation of the menu The setting of the unit can be changed with the menu in accordance to the shooting scene or recording contents.Set data is written and saved in the main unit memory. ≥ When you press the <MENU> button, the menu is displa...

Page 42 - Formatting the memory card; When the completion message is displayed, select [; Menu list

Basic operation of the menu 42 DVQX2023 (ENG) Formatting the memory card Before recording with a memory card that is to be used for the first time in this unit, format it.All data will be deleted when the card is formatted. Save any important data to a computer, etc. 0 When using 2 memory cards, you...

Page 45 - Manual recording; About auto mode/manual mode; Camera operations that are disabled in auto mode

Manual recording 45 (ENG) DVQX2023 Manual recording ∫ About auto mode/manual mode Switch between auto mode and manual mode with the <AUTO/MANU> switch. <AUTO>: auto mode ≥ Focus, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance are automatically adjusted. <MANU>: manual mode ≥ To adjust focu...

Page 46 - Rear ring function settings; Zoom; Iris; Rotate the rear ring.

Manual recording 46 DVQX2023 (ENG) Rear ring function settings Set the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [REAR RING], and you can switch the function to be adjusted by the rear ring. ≥ Zoom ≥ Manual iris adjustment ≥ AE level (exposure compensation) adjustment Zoom 1 Select the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] →...

Page 47 - Rotate the focus ring.; White balance adjustment

Manual recording 47 (ENG) DVQX2023 AE level (exposure compensation) 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL] → [ON]. 2 Select the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [REAR RING] → [IRIS/AE LEVEL]. 3 When the <AUTO/MANU> switch is set to manual mode, use one of the following operations to switch one...

Page 48 - When having no time to adjust the white balance; icon to switch the white balance.

Manual recording 48 DVQX2023 (ENG) ∫ When stored in white balance [Ach] 1 Switch to <MANU> with the <AUTO/MANU> switch to enter manual mode. 2 Set the gain value. ( l 49) Normally, set this to 0 dB. If it is too dark, set the gain to an appropriate value. 3 Press the <WHITE BAL> bu...

Page 49 - Gain; Turn the multidial to adjust, then press the multidial.; Setting the shutter speed; Turn the multidial to select the shutter speed.

Manual recording 49 (ENG) DVQX2023 Gain If the camera screen is dark, increase the gain to brighten the screen. 1 Switch to <MANU> with the <AUTO/MANU> switch to enter manual mode. 2 Press the <GAIN> button to switch to manual gain mode. The gain display is highlighted in orange. 3...

Page 50 - Playing back clips; Select the clip to play back.; Playback from operation icons

Playing back clips 50 DVQX2023 (ENG) Playing back clips 1 Press the <THUMBNAIL> button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Select the clip to play back. Playback from operation icons Playback operation Operating procedure Playback/pause Touch . Fast-reverse playback Touch . Touch twice to in...

Page 51 - Updating the unit’s firmware

Updating the unit’s firmware 51 (ENG) DVQX2023 Updating the unit’s firmware Confirm the firmware version of the unit in the [OTHERS] menu → [INFORMATION] → [VERSION], access the most current information regarding firmware in the website described in NOTE, and download the firmware as necessary. @ NO...

Page 52 - Specifications; General

Specifications 52 DVQX2023 (ENG) Specifications General Camera Power 7.28 V (when battery is used) 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption 22.9 W (Charging) 14.4 W (When the LCD monitor is used) 15.5 W (When the LCD monitor is used) Item Ambient operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °...

Page 54 - Memory card recorder

Specifications 54 DVQX2023 (ENG) Memory card recorder Super slow recording ≥ [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] → [59.94Hz] When the number of recording pixels is 1920 × 1080 (FHD) Recording frame rate 120 fps, slow motion effect 1/2 speed (in 59.94p mode), slow motion effect 1/4 speed (in 29.97p mode), 1/...

Page 55 - Digital video

Specifications 55 (ENG) DVQX2023 Digital video Digital audio Recording format ≥ MP4: 4:2:0 (10bit)UHD (3840 × 2160); HEVC LongGOP 100M (Average approx. 100 Mbps)/ HEVC LongGOP 72M (Average approx. 72 Mbps) ≥ MP4: 4:2:0 (8bit)UHD (3840 × 2160); 420LongGOP 72M (Average approx. 72 Mbps) FHD (1920 × 108...

Page 56 - Streaming

Specifications 56 DVQX2023 (ENG) Streaming Wi-Fi Video output Video compression format H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main ProfileH.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile Video resolution 1920 × 1080 (FHD), 1280 × 720 (HD), 640 × 360, 320 × 180 Streaming method Unicast, Multicast Frame rate ≥ When set to the [SYSTEM] menu →...

Page 57 - Audio input

Specifications 57 (ENG) DVQX2023 Audio input Audio output Other input/output Monitor Built-in microphone Supports stereo microphone <MIC> terminal 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack × 1 <INPUT 1>/<INPUT 2> terminal(When using the handle unit ( supplied, optional)) XLR × 2, 3-pin Inpu...

Page 58 - AC adaptor

Specifications 58 DVQX2023 (ENG) Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional) AC adaptor Battery pack (AG-VBR59) Power consumption Maximum approx. 3.1 W (when connected to the camera) Mass (Weight) Approx. 305 ] (Approx. 0.67 lbs.) (main part of the handle unit only, excluding microphone holder ...

Page 59 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic Products

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) 59 (ENG) DVQX2023 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (refer...

Page 61 - Warranty; PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty (For Canadian Customers) 61 (ENG) DVQX2023 Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under norma...

Page 62 - Useful Information; Customer Service; COUNTRY

Useful Information (Only For Latin American Countries) 62 DVQX2023 (ENG) Useful Information (Only For Latin American Countries) Customer Service Customer Service Directory Obtain products information and operative assistant; localize the closer distributor or Service Center; buy spare parts and acce...

Page 64 - Panasonic Corporation

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