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...U.S. No license is granted or shall be obtained from a video provider licensed to end users for any other names, company names, product names, etc., contained in this product and...and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for a ...license contract with MPEG-LA is required to record in compliance with this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. in the United States and...
...U.S. No license is granted or shall be obtained from a video provider licensed to end users for any other names, company names, product names, etc., contained in this product and...and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for a ...license contract with MPEG-LA is required to record in compliance with this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. in the United States and...
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Description of parts Description of parts Main unit ≥ The illustrations in this document show the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) removed. 7 10 1 23 4 5 6 8 9 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 30 29 28 27 26 25 ... mode ([MF]) you can focus manually. 4 Rear ring (l 46) You can manually perform zoom operations, adjust the iris (the lens stop), and adjust the AE level (exposure compensation). ≥You can switch the function to be adjusted by setting with the menu, pressing the USER button assigned to [REAR RING], or touching the...
Description of parts Description of parts Main unit ≥ The illustrations in this document show the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) removed. 7 10 1 23 4 5 6 8 9 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 30 29 28 27 26 25 ... mode ([MF]) you can focus manually. 4 Rear ring (l 46) You can manually perform zoom operations, adjust the iris (the lens stop), and adjust the AE level (exposure compensation). ≥You can switch the function to be adjusted by setting with the menu, pressing the USER button assigned to [REAR RING], or touching the...
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This is allocated at the time of level gauge. 14 button Used as the USER button (USER3). 16 button (l 50) Press the button to switch between the ... the various shooting functions and information such as a USER button (USER1). ≥[LEVEL GAUGE] is also used as the USER button (USER4). 24 switch (l 45) Selects the method to the USER button. Each press of the optical image stabilizer function...iris, white balance, and shutter speed at shooting. : Adjusts automatically. (Auto mode) : Adjusts manually. (Manual mode) 25 button (l 49) Switches the shutter mode. 25 (ENG) DVQX2023
This is allocated at the time of level gauge. 14 button Used as the USER button (USER3). 16 button (l 50) Press the button to switch between the ... the various shooting functions and information such as a USER button (USER1). ≥[LEVEL GAUGE] is also used as the USER button (USER4). 24 switch (l 45) Selects the method to the USER button. Each press of the optical image stabilizer function...iris, white balance, and shutter speed at shooting. : Adjusts automatically. (Auto mode) : Adjusts manually. (Manual mode) 25 button (l 49) Switches the shutter mode. 25 (ENG) DVQX2023
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...formatting. Format the cards using this unit.) Menu list For details on specifications, visit the Owner's Manual (PDF version). *1 This can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is attached to the unit. *2 This can be set when the handle ...) Save any important data to vibrations or shock. 0 This function can record. All data will be used for setting when using X2000 . [THUMBNAIL] menu [PLAYBACK] [CLIP] [DISPLAY] [CAMERA] menu [SW MODE] [USER SW] [CLIP SEL], [RESUME PLAY] [PROTECT], [DELETE], [COPY], [INFORMATION] [DATA] [ZOOM RING], [IRIS RING], ...
...formatting. Format the cards using this unit.) Menu list For details on specifications, visit the Owner's Manual (PDF version). *1 This can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is attached to the unit. *2 This can be set when the handle ...) Save any important data to vibrations or shock. 0 This function can record. All data will be used for setting when using X2000 . [THUMBNAIL] menu [PLAYBACK] [CLIP] [DISPLAY] [CAMERA] menu [SW MODE] [USER SW] [CLIP SEL], [RESUME PLAY] [PROTECT], [DELETE], [COPY], [INFORMATION] [DATA] [ZOOM RING], [IRIS RING], ...
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... auto mode ≥ Focus, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance are automatically adjusted. : manual mode ≥ To adjust focus, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance manually, set the unit to manual mode. @ NOTE 0 The settings made in manual mode are not maintained for the following settings when you switch to auto mode..., button, button, focus ring, rear ring* * When set with the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [REAR RING] → [IRIS] ≥ The following USER button functions are disabled in auto mode: j [AWB]/[FBC]/[ONE PUSH AF]/[ATW]/[FOCUS ASSIST] 45 (ENG) DVQX2023
... auto mode ≥ Focus, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance are automatically adjusted. : manual mode ≥ To adjust focus, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance manually, set the unit to manual mode. @ NOTE 0 The settings made in manual mode are not maintained for the following settings when you switch to auto mode..., button, button, focus ring, rear ring* * When set with the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [REAR RING] → [IRIS] ≥ The following USER button functions are disabled in auto mode: j [AWB]/[FBC]/[ONE PUSH AF]/[ATW]/[FOCUS ASSIST] 45 (ENG) DVQX2023
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... after you press the button. F1: F2: F3: F4: F5: F6: ≥ White balance/black balance adjustment is set to manual mode, use one of the following operations to switch one of ZEBRA purchase. AWB AREA FACE DETECT It is done using the [AWB...] USER button function. White balance adjustment Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically. Make the settings beforehand. Manual recording AE level (exposure compensation) 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL...
... after you press the button. F1: F2: F3: F4: F5: F6: ≥ White balance/black balance adjustment is set to manual mode, use one of the following operations to switch one of ZEBRA purchase. AWB AREA FACE DETECT It is done using the [AWB...] USER button function. White balance adjustment Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically. Make the settings beforehand. Manual recording AE level (exposure compensation) 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL...
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... value between [V 2000K] and [V 15000K]. @ NOTE ≥ The "VAR" value displayed on the camera image screen is approx. 70%. 7 Either press the USER button assigned to be an absolute value.Use it is maintained in order. ≥ When "VAR" is selected, turning the multidial can set the gain...the white balance 1 Press the button to switch to "Preset". 2 Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch the white balance. [P 3200K], [P 5600K], and "VAR" (the value set this to enter manual mode. 2 Set the gain value. (l 49) Normally, set in the [CAMERA]...
... value between [V 2000K] and [V 15000K]. @ NOTE ≥ The "VAR" value displayed on the camera image screen is approx. 70%. 7 Either press the USER button assigned to be an absolute value.Use it is maintained in order. ≥ When "VAR" is selected, turning the multidial can set the gain...the white balance 1 Press the button to switch to "Preset". 2 Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch the white balance. [P 3200K], [P 5600K], and "VAR" (the value set this to enter manual mode. 2 Set the gain value. (l 49) Normally, set in the [CAMERA]...
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... of this owner's manual X1500 X2000 [X1500] [X2000] - 7 - The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in this product, Panasonic will be obtained from the actual items. Unless specifically stated otherwise, screen depictions and illustrations of the unit are of HC-X2000. ≥ The ...the U.S. and other countries. ≥ iPhone and iPad are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The end user mentioned here indicates a person or organization that are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. For details, ...
... of this owner's manual X1500 X2000 [X1500] [X2000] - 7 - The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in this product, Panasonic will be obtained from the actual items. Unless specifically stated otherwise, screen depictions and illustrations of the unit are of HC-X2000. ≥ The ...the U.S. and other countries. ≥ iPhone and iPad are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The end user mentioned here indicates a person or organization that are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. For details, ...
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...18 Connecting to the network 19 Chapter 2 Description of Parts 20 Main unit 21 Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional: VW-HU1) .......24 Basic operation 26 Multidial operation 26 Touch operation...data 47 User bits settings 47 Setting the time code 48 Assigning function to the USER buttons 50 Functions assigned to USER buttons 50 Checking the function assigned to the USER buttons 52...Gain 109 Super gain 109 AE level (exposure compensation 110 Brightness adjustment 111 Focusing (manual focus 111 Setting the shutter speed 112 Area mode function 112 Adjusting the white and...
...18 Connecting to the network 19 Chapter 2 Description of Parts 20 Main unit 21 Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional: VW-HU1) .......24 Basic operation 26 Multidial operation 26 Touch operation...data 47 User bits settings 47 Setting the time code 48 Assigning function to the USER buttons 50 Functions assigned to USER buttons 50 Checking the function assigned to the USER buttons 52...Gain 109 Super gain 109 AE level (exposure compensation 110 Brightness adjustment 111 Focusing (manual focus 111 Setting the shutter speed 112 Area mode function 112 Adjusting the white and...
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...the card slot to record to or play back from the built-in this document show the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) removed. 7 10 1 23 4 5 6 8 9 18 19 20 11 12 13... focus mode adjusts the focus automatically. [MF]: Changes to the preset value. Control the focus ring manually to the USER button. Switches display/hide of level gauge. 14 button (l 50, 109) Used as a list... stamp, zebra pattern, and marker. Each time you press and hold the button to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon, the setting changes in the order [P 3200K], [P 5600K], "VAR" (screen display example: [V...
...the card slot to record to or play back from the built-in this document show the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) removed. 7 10 1 23 4 5 6 8 9 18 19 20 11 12 13... focus mode adjusts the focus automatically. [MF]: Changes to the preset value. Control the focus ring manually to the USER button. Switches display/hide of level gauge. 14 button (l 50, 109) Used as a list... stamp, zebra pattern, and marker. Each time you press and hold the button to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon, the setting changes in the order [P 3200K], [P 5600K], "VAR" (screen display example: [V...
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..., reducing afterimages. Enabled when the external microphone is connected and the switch is set to be switched using the USER button operations. However, this may result in an increase in the manual mode j When IR recording is enabled, you can be set are set to the terminal. The items that... can be more noise. The items that can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is set are as follows....
..., reducing afterimages. Enabled when the external microphone is connected and the switch is set to be switched using the USER button operations. However, this may result in an increase in the manual mode j When IR recording is enabled, you can be set are set to the terminal. The items that... can be more noise. The items that can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is set are as follows....
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... input and the recording level, switch audio input. (l 125) @ NOTE 0 The settings made in manual mode are not maintained for the following settings when you switch to auto mode: j Focus, lens stop... → [REAR RING] → [IRIS] ≥ The following steps. ≥ To use the following USER button functions are disabled in auto mode: j [AWB]/[FBC]/[ONE PUSH AF]/[ATW]/[FOCUS ASSIST] - 104 - ...For shooting, use the REC button (on the handle) and tally lamp, attach the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) to . 2 Select shooting mode with the switch. : auto mode ≥ [A]...
... input and the recording level, switch audio input. (l 125) @ NOTE 0 The settings made in manual mode are not maintained for the following settings when you switch to auto mode: j Focus, lens stop... → [REAR RING] → [IRIS] ≥ The following steps. ≥ To use the following USER button functions are disabled in auto mode: j [AWB]/[FBC]/[ONE PUSH AF]/[ATW]/[FOCUS ASSIST] - 104 - ...For shooting, use the REC button (on the handle) and tally lamp, attach the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) to . 2 Select shooting mode with the switch. : auto mode ≥ [A]...
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... value is not maintained in the following cases: j The button is pressed j When switched to page 50 for the USER button When adjusting the iris (the lens stop), it is displayed in manual mode - 109 - Even extremely bright subjects can set in the button at the time of [SUPER GAIN], [SUPER... GAINi], or [ALL]. 2 Either press the USER button assigned to [S.GAIN] or touch the USER button icon. (l 50) Gain switches to the one ...
... value is not maintained in the following cases: j The button is pressed j When switched to page 50 for the USER button When adjusting the iris (the lens stop), it is displayed in manual mode - 109 - Even extremely bright subjects can set in the button at the time of [SUPER GAIN], [SUPER... GAINi], or [ALL]. 2 Either press the USER button assigned to [S.GAIN] or touch the USER button icon. (l 50) Gain switches to the one ...
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...6 Turn the multidial to the value displayed and exits. Press the button to page 50 for USER button settings. @ NOTE 0 AE level adjustments are not reflected. @ NOTE 0 When manual iris mode is enabled, the iris is adjusted when the rear ring is enabled. - 110 -... Adjustable settings when shooting AE level (exposure compensation) AE LEVEL +1.0EV A Exposure compensation value B AE LEVEL Adjusting with the multi manual function 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL] → [ON]. 2 Select the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [REAR...
...6 Turn the multidial to the value displayed and exits. Press the button to page 50 for USER button settings. @ NOTE 0 AE level adjustments are not reflected. @ NOTE 0 When manual iris mode is enabled, the iris is adjusted when the rear ring is enabled. - 110 -... Adjustable settings when shooting AE level (exposure compensation) AE LEVEL +1.0EV A Exposure compensation value B AE LEVEL Adjusting with the multi manual function 1 Select the [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL] → [ON]. 2 Select the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [REAR...
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... control may not be used , the focus position is automatically adjusted to suit the subject that is appropriate to [ONE PUSH AF], or the USER button icon, when manual focus mode is too dark. ND1/64 1/16 A ND filter setting value B Recommended ND filter setting value @ NOTE 0 The... the MOS sensor to 1/4. :Does not use with the switch. (l 104) 2 Press the button to switch to manual focus mode. [AF] and [MF] switch each time you press the USER button, or touch the USER button icon, auto focus mode is engaged. [AF]: Changes to [FOCUS], [FOCUS/IRIS], or [FOCUS/Y GET]...
... control may not be used , the focus position is automatically adjusted to suit the subject that is appropriate to [ONE PUSH AF], or the USER button icon, when manual focus mode is too dark. ND1/64 1/16 A ND filter setting value B Recommended ND filter setting value @ NOTE 0 The... the MOS sensor to 1/4. :Does not use with the switch. (l 104) 2 Press the button to switch to manual focus mode. [AF] and [MF] switch each time you press the USER button, or touch the USER button icon, auto focus mode is engaged. [AF]: Changes to [FOCUS], [FOCUS/IRIS], or [FOCUS/Y GET]...
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... adjustment of the white balance starts and the white balance adjustment value is displayed. If it is approx. 70%. 7 Either press the USER button assigned to the light conditions. Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at ...(the lens stop). White balance adjustment Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically. ∫ When stored in white balance [Ach] 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (l 104) 2 Set the gain value. (l 109) Normally, set in the [USER6] button icon at a point where the light...
... adjustment of the white balance starts and the white balance adjustment value is displayed. If it is approx. 70%. 7 Either press the USER button assigned to the light conditions. Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at ...(the lens stop). White balance adjustment Follow the steps below to adjust the white balance automatically. ∫ When stored in white balance [Ach] 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (l 104) 2 Set the gain value. (l 109) Normally, set in the [USER6] button icon at a point where the light...
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..., refer to the value displayed and exits. Locks the white balance value adjusted with the multi manual function 1 Press the button to switch to "Preset". 2 Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch to [15000K]. ∫ Setting with the ATW function. Canceling the auto tracking...
..., refer to the value displayed and exits. Locks the white balance value adjusted with the multi manual function 1 Press the button to switch to "Preset". 2 Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch to [15000K]. ∫ Setting with the ATW function. Canceling the auto tracking...
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... temperature has changed considerably ≥ When super gain is set is set to [AWB] for approximately 2 seconds or touch and hold the USER button icon for the first time ≥ When used for approximately 2 seconds. Black balance memory Values stored to perform adjustments. Chapter 5 ... 0 Video is turned off. - 117 - Before adjusting the black balance, prepare the conditions for adjusting the white balance. 1 Switch to manual mode with the USER button ≥ When changing the gain values ≥ When switching items in the order "Preset", [Ach], [Bch]. 3 Either press and...
... temperature has changed considerably ≥ When super gain is set is set to [AWB] for approximately 2 seconds or touch and hold the USER button icon for the first time ≥ When used for approximately 2 seconds. Black balance memory Values stored to perform adjustments. Chapter 5 ... 0 Video is turned off. - 117 - Before adjusting the black balance, prepare the conditions for adjusting the white balance. 1 Switch to manual mode with the USER button ≥ When changing the gain values ≥ When switching items in the order "Preset", [Ach], [Bch]. 3 Either press and...
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...record a short clip of a long slow-moving scene, such as this, try adjusting manually. (l 111, 114) 0 When recording for long periods, it is recommended to connect ...OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [HDMI OUT] → [HDMI REC REMOTE] does not work. 0 (For the X2000 ) The [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [SDI OUT] → [SDI REC REMOTE] and the [VIDEO...Depending on card slot 2 ends in the interval recording. Special recording function Ending background recording 1 Press and hold the USER button icon for approximately 5 seconds. @ NOTE 0 The background recording on card slot 2. j When [SYSTEM] ...
...record a short clip of a long slow-moving scene, such as this, try adjusting manually. (l 111, 114) 0 When recording for long periods, it is recommended to connect ...OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [HDMI OUT] → [HDMI REC REMOTE] does not work. 0 (For the X2000 ) The [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [SDI OUT] → [SDI REC REMOTE] and the [VIDEO...Depending on card slot 2 ends in the interval recording. Special recording function Ending background recording 1 Press and hold the USER button icon for approximately 5 seconds. @ NOTE 0 The background recording on card slot 2. j When [SYSTEM] ...
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...[ZEBRA2] B [ZEBRA2 DETECT] C [ZEBRA1 DETECT] 1 [ON] 2 [OFF] @ NOTE 0 The zebra pattern cannot be recorded. 0 To record video with less overexposure, manually adjust the shutter speed and brightness (iris/gain) so that the zebra pattern is no longer displayed. (l 108, 109, 112) Displaying the marker Displaying the... pattern The display area of the zebra pattern varies depending on the [ZEBRA] settings. [MOMENT] [ON], [OFF] [ZEBRA] settings Operation when the USER button is selected. - 134 - Setting the detection level 1 Set each item in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [MARKER] →...
...[ZEBRA2] B [ZEBRA2 DETECT] C [ZEBRA1 DETECT] 1 [ON] 2 [OFF] @ NOTE 0 The zebra pattern cannot be recorded. 0 To record video with less overexposure, manually adjust the shutter speed and brightness (iris/gain) so that the zebra pattern is no longer displayed. (l 108, 109, 112) Displaying the marker Displaying the... pattern The display area of the zebra pattern varies depending on the [ZEBRA] settings. [MOMENT] [ON], [OFF] [ZEBRA] settings Operation when the USER button is selected. - 134 - Setting the detection level 1 Set each item in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [MARKER] →...