HC-X1500 Basic Operating Manual
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... referred to as "SD card" or "memory card" unless distinguished otherwise. ≥ Images created with one recording operation are of HC-X2000. ≥ The functionalities of purchase. ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number Abbreviation used in this owner's manual HC-X1500 HC-X2000 X1500 X2000 [X1500] [X2000] ∫ Conventions used in this manual ≥ Words and phrases in [ ] brackets indicate content displayed in the LCD monitor. ≥ Words and...
... referred to as "SD card" or "memory card" unless distinguished otherwise. ≥ Images created with one recording operation are of HC-X2000. ≥ The functionalities of purchase. ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number Abbreviation used in this owner's manual HC-X1500 HC-X2000 X1500 X2000 [X1500] [X2000] ∫ Conventions used in this manual ≥ Words and phrases in [ ] brackets indicate content displayed in the LCD monitor. ≥ Words and...
HC-X1500 Basic Operating Manual
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... LCD monitor/viewfinder 40 Basic operation of the menu 41 Configuration of the menu 41 Formatting the memory card 42 Menu list 42 Manual recording 45 Rear ring function settings 46 Focusing (manual focus 47 White balance adjustment 47 Gain 49 Setting the shutter speed 49 12 DVQX2023 (ENG) Playing back clips 50 Updating the unit's firmware 51 Specifications 52 General 52 Camera 52 Memory card recorder 54 Digital video 55 Digital audio 55 Streaming 56 Wi-Fi 56 Video output 56 Audio input 57 Audio output 57 Other input/output...
... LCD monitor/viewfinder 40 Basic operation of the menu 41 Configuration of the menu 41 Formatting the memory card 42 Menu list 42 Manual recording 45 Rear ring function settings 46 Focusing (manual focus 47 White balance adjustment 47 Gain 49 Setting the shutter speed 49 12 DVQX2023 (ENG) Playing back clips 50 Updating the unit's firmware 51 Specifications 52 General 52 Camera 52 Memory card recorder 54 Digital video 55 Digital audio 55 Streaming 56 Wi-Fi 56 Video output 56 Audio input 57 Audio output 57 Other input/output...
HC-X1500 Basic Operating Manual
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... restricting the access with user authentication, etc. ≥ Do not install in a location where the unit, cable, etc., can be in this unit is repaired. ≥ Please contact the dealer where you have registered or set in the video camera. 18 DVQX2023 (ENG) Before using the following menu settings: j [NETWORK] menu → [UTILITY] → [NETWORK INITIALIZE] j [OTHERS] menu → [MENU INITIALIZE] ≥ Remove the Memory Card from...
... restricting the access with user authentication, etc. ≥ Do not install in a location where the unit, cable, etc., can be in this unit is repaired. ≥ Please contact the dealer where you have registered or set in the video camera. 18 DVQX2023 (ENG) Before using the following menu settings: j [NETWORK] menu → [UTILITY] → [NETWORK INITIALIZE] j [OTHERS] menu → [MENU INITIALIZE] ≥ Remove the Memory Card from...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... V2.1), and/or (5) open source software other use . At least three (3) years from the actual items. Unless specifically stated otherwise, screen depictions and illustrations of the unit are of HC-X2000. ≥ The functionalities of the models differ. https://panasonic.net/cns/oss/index.html How to (i) encode video in the external drive recognized by a consumer engaged in this instruction manual are trademarks or...
... V2.1), and/or (5) open source software other use . At least three (3) years from the actual items. Unless specifically stated otherwise, screen depictions and illustrations of the unit are of HC-X2000. ≥ The functionalities of the models differ. https://panasonic.net/cns/oss/index.html How to (i) encode video in the external drive recognized by a consumer engaged in this instruction manual are trademarks or...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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...Focusing (manual focus 111 Setting the shutter speed 112 Area mode function 112 Adjusting the white and black balance 114 White balance adjustment 114 Black balance adjustment 117 Using the zoom function 118 Adjusting the zoom position 118 Using the built-in LED light 120 Adjust the amount of light from the built-in LED light 120 Image quality adjustment 121 Detail function 121 Skin tone function 121 RB gain control function 121 Chroma setting function 121 Matrix function 121 Color correction function 122 Black control function 122 Gamma function 122 Knee function 122 Flash...
...Focusing (manual focus 111 Setting the shutter speed 112 Area mode function 112 Adjusting the white and black balance 114 White balance adjustment 114 Black balance adjustment 117 Using the zoom function 118 Adjusting the zoom position 118 Using the built-in LED light 120 Adjust the amount of light from the built-in LED light 120 Image quality adjustment 121 Detail function 121 Skin tone function 121 RB gain control function 121 Chroma setting function 121 Matrix function 121 Color correction function 122 Black control function 122 Gamma function 122 Knee function 122 Flash...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... Screen status display 159 Screen display during shooting 159 Screen display during playback 163 Checking and displaying shooting status 164 Mode check display 165 Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices 167 Chapter 10 Notes 184 Frequently asked questions 185 Power supply 185 Battery 185 Memory card 185 Indication 185 Shooting 186 Playback 186 Connections with external devices 186 Computers 187 Others 187 Warning system 188 Cases indicated by error messages 188 Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously........ 192 Updating the unit's firmware 193 Cleaning...
... Screen status display 159 Screen display during shooting 159 Screen display during playback 163 Checking and displaying shooting status 164 Mode check display 165 Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices 167 Chapter 10 Notes 184 Frequently asked questions 185 Power supply 185 Battery 185 Memory card 185 Indication 185 Shooting 186 Playback 186 Connections with external devices 186 Computers 187 Others 187 Warning system 188 Cases indicated by error messages 188 Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously........ 192 Updating the unit's firmware 193 Cleaning...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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..., execute measure such as restricting the access with the network user authentication turned OFF) 7 The registered information is lost , or neglected. Before using 8 characters or more including 3 or more character types for the video camera as well, as user name and password) so that checking and cleaning of infection by them. ∫ When requesting repairs, or when transferring ownership/disposing of the product...
..., execute measure such as restricting the access with the network user authentication turned OFF) 7 The registered information is lost , or neglected. Before using 8 characters or more including 3 or more character types for the video camera as well, as user name and password) so that checking and cleaning of infection by them. ∫ When requesting repairs, or when transferring ownership/disposing of the product...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... the power is displayed as time data, and records in each time recording starts. Records the value that CAM INDEX (one character) and CARD COUNT (3-digit number) both converted to [REC RUN] when the interval recording function is enabled. (l 132) ∫ User bits User bits are built-in. j When deleting recorded clips j When recording is interrupted due to [COUNTER] or touching the USER button icon. User bits are currently shooting. ∫ Date/time (real time) ≥ The internal...
... the power is displayed as time data, and records in each time recording starts. Records the value that CAM INDEX (one character) and CARD COUNT (3-digit number) both converted to [REC RUN] when the interval recording function is enabled. (l 132) ∫ User bits User bits are built-in. j When deleting recorded clips j When recording is interrupted due to [COUNTER] or touching the USER button icon. User bits are currently shooting. ∫ Date/time (real time) ≥ The internal...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... 25.00p 50.00p 50.00i Display of camera video mode When [SUPER SLOW] is mainly used for broadcasting such as memos (date, time) up to [RESET] or touching the USER button icon. 4 Confirm the setting value of time data How to input user bits By setting user bits, information such as TV programs. [NDF] TCG 00:00:00:00 4 Select the [RECORDING] menu → [TC/UB] → [TC PRESET...
... 25.00p 50.00p 50.00i Display of camera video mode When [SUPER SLOW] is mainly used for broadcasting such as memos (date, time) up to [RESET] or touching the USER button icon. 4 Confirm the setting value of time data How to input user bits By setting user bits, information such as TV programs. [NDF] TCG 00:00:00:00 4 Select the [RECORDING] menu → [TC/UB] → [TC PRESET...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... if the time code setting screen is closed without confirming the setting value. 0 Set the number of frames with the power button, check the time code and set to [NDF]: j When the frame rate of the time code generator will shift with any item in super slow recording The time code is fixed to [REC RUN] when the super slow recording function is changed. Time code in the [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY], [FILE FORMAT], or [REC FORMAT] is enabled. ≥ The time code output from...
... if the time code setting screen is closed without confirming the setting value. 0 Set the number of frames with the power button, check the time code and set to [NDF]: j When the frame rate of the time code generator will shift with any item in super slow recording The time code is fixed to [REC RUN] when the super slow recording function is changed. Time code in the [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY], [FILE FORMAT], or [REC FORMAT] is enabled. ≥ The time code output from...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... Switches the time code display. (Time code display/user bits display/counter display/no display) [RESET] ([RESET]) Resets the counter value. [REAR RING] ([REAR RING]) The rear ring operation is disabled.) [STREAMING START] ([STREAMING START]) Starts/stops streaming from the following menus: USER button functions [DRS] [AE LEVEL] [O.I.S.] [i.ZOOM] [IR REC] [PRE REC] Menu settings [SCENE FILE] menu → [DRS] [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL] [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [O.I .S.]) Switches enable/disable of the optical image stabilizer function. [i.ZOOM] ([i.ZOOM...
... Switches the time code display. (Time code display/user bits display/counter display/no display) [RESET] ([RESET]) Resets the counter value. [REAR RING] ([REAR RING]) The rear ring operation is disabled.) [STREAMING START] ([STREAMING START]) Starts/stops streaming from the following menus: USER button functions [DRS] [AE LEVEL] [O.I.S.] [i.ZOOM] [IR REC] [PRE REC] Menu settings [SCENE FILE] menu → [DRS] [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL] [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [O.I .S.]) Switches enable/disable of the optical image stabilizer function. [i.ZOOM] ([i.ZOOM...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... DETECT], [MENU], [LOAD SETUP FILE], [LCD BACKLIGHT], [CARD READER MODE], [STREAMING START], [COUNTER], [RESET], [REAR RING] [USER1] [USER2] [USER3] Sets the function to assign to the button. (Factory setting: [LEVEL GAUGE]) Sets the function to assign to the button. (Factory setting: [BACKLIGHT]) Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons". (l 50) Following functions can make images brighter by touching the LCD monitor while shooting. [INHIBIT] [FOCUS] [IRIS] [Y GET] [FOCUS/IRIS] [FOCUS/Y GET] Disables assignment of the auto focus function. Chapter 4 Operation - The items...
... DETECT], [MENU], [LOAD SETUP FILE], [LCD BACKLIGHT], [CARD READER MODE], [STREAMING START], [COUNTER], [RESET], [REAR RING] [USER1] [USER2] [USER3] Sets the function to assign to the button. (Factory setting: [LEVEL GAUGE]) Sets the function to assign to the button. (Factory setting: [BACKLIGHT]) Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons". (l 50) Following functions can make images brighter by touching the LCD monitor while shooting. [INHIBIT] [FOCUS] [IRIS] [Y GET] [FOCUS/IRIS] [FOCUS/Y GET] Disables assignment of the auto focus function. Chapter 4 Operation - The items...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... the service mode. Displays the serial number of the unit. [OPERATION TIME] Displays the total operation time. - 91 - The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥ [YES], [NO] @ NOTE 0 When switched to service mode while using a battery, the LCD monitor turns off j Press the button j Press the multidial j Touch [ ] [SERVICE MODE] Switches the unit to the card reader mode. Displays the firmware version of the unit. Menu settings [CLOCK] [CLOCK SETTING] Sets the calendar (date of the memory card. Confirm...
... the service mode. Displays the serial number of the unit. [OPERATION TIME] Displays the total operation time. - 91 - The items that can be selected are as follows. ≥ [YES], [NO] @ NOTE 0 When switched to service mode while using a battery, the LCD monitor turns off j Press the button j Press the multidial j Touch [ ] [SERVICE MODE] Switches the unit to the card reader mode. Displays the firmware version of the unit. Menu settings [CLOCK] [CLOCK SETTING] Sets the calendar (date of the memory card. Confirm...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... the memory card is inserted/ejected j When formatted the memory card j When the button has been pressed to switch the card slot to be recorded to j When switched to [CARD READER MODE] or [SERVICE MODE] j When the [RECORDING] menu → [2 SLOTS FUNC.] → [SIMUL REC]/[BACKGR REC] is set j When the [RECORDING] menu → [REC FUNCTION] → [REC MODE] → [INTERVAL] is set with ALL-Intra. In this unit are changed [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] [SYSTEM] menu → [FILE FORMAT] [SYSTEM] menu → [REC FORMAT] [RECORDING] menu...
... the memory card is inserted/ejected j When formatted the memory card j When the button has been pressed to switch the card slot to be recorded to j When switched to [CARD READER MODE] or [SERVICE MODE] j When the [RECORDING] menu → [2 SLOTS FUNC.] → [SIMUL REC]/[BACKGR REC] is set j When the [RECORDING] menu → [REC FUNCTION] → [REC MODE] → [INTERVAL] is set with ALL-Intra. In this unit are changed [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] [SYSTEM] menu → [FILE FORMAT] [SYSTEM] menu → [REC FORMAT] [RECORDING] menu...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... touch the USER button icon. [FACE] is displayed on again. j When set to manual mode j When set to digital zoom j When using the optical image stabilizer function when shooting while holding the main unit by hand. j The button is pressed to switch between the thumbnail screen and the camera image screen j Either press the USER button assigned to [720×480p]/[720×576p] and the TV/external monitor is connected with an...
... touch the USER button icon. [FACE] is displayed on again. j When set to manual mode j When set to digital zoom j When using the optical image stabilizer function when shooting while holding the main unit by hand. j The button is pressed to switch between the thumbnail screen and the camera image screen j Either press the USER button assigned to [720×480p]/[720×576p] and the TV/external monitor is connected with an...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... the memory card is set to the output from the terminal. ≥ [HDMI]: Pause instruction is output to the wireless LAN and the wireless LAN is not operating properly ≥ (No display): When the wireless LAN is displayed as [999min]) j The display will change as → → → → → while the remaining battery level gets lower. Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display - j The memory card cannot be recorded. (When super slow...
... the memory card is set to the output from the terminal. ≥ [HDMI]: Pause instruction is output to the wireless LAN and the wireless LAN is not operating properly ≥ (No display): When the wireless LAN is displayed as [999min]) j The display will change as → → → → → while the remaining battery level gets lower. Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display - j The memory card cannot be recorded. (When super slow...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... settings on this unit. (l 75, 76) ∫ Images and audio not being output even when the TV/external monitor is connected to this unit is displayed on following conditions, focus may not be adjusted properly: j Shooting subjects that have used to MOV format/MP4 format, use SDXC memory cards. Save the necessary data into a computer, etc. ∫ Hot swap playback cannot be played back. Change the recording file format. ∫ The clip cannot be deleted...
... settings on this unit. (l 75, 76) ∫ Images and audio not being output even when the TV/external monitor is connected to this unit is displayed on following conditions, focus may not be adjusted properly: j Shooting subjects that have used to MOV format/MP4 format, use SDXC memory cards. Save the necessary data into a computer, etc. ∫ Hot swap playback cannot be played back. Change the recording file format. ∫ The clip cannot be deleted...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... error messages System error Screen display Camera image screen [SYSTEM ERROR] Warning Description Behavior and cause An error in red) Remaining recording capacity display of the card access lamps (orange) flash 4 times each second, and an alarm sounds. The tally lamp and all of the memory card has exhausted during recording) Description Remaining battery level is stopped. ≥ Replace the memory card or delete unnecessary clips. Recording is almost consumed. Battery is stopped. If the problem persists, consult the dealer. ≥ The power turns...
... error messages System error Screen display Camera image screen [SYSTEM ERROR] Warning Description Behavior and cause An error in red) Remaining recording capacity display of the card access lamps (orange) flash 4 times each second, and an alarm sounds. The tally lamp and all of the memory card has exhausted during recording) Description Remaining battery level is stopped. ≥ Replace the memory card or delete unnecessary clips. Recording is almost consumed. Battery is stopped. If the problem persists, consult the dealer. ≥ The power turns...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. - 197 - Specifications General Power 7.28 V 12 V (when battery is used) (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption 22.9 W (Charging) X1500 14.4 W (When the LCD monitor is used) X2000 15.5 W (When the LCD monitor is used) Item Ambient operating temperature Ambient operating humidity Mass (Weight) External dimensions (W×H×D) Camera Pickup device Number of effective pixels: approx. 8,290,000 pixels Optical image stabilizer lens, motorized 24× zoom...
... mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. - 197 - Specifications General Power 7.28 V 12 V (when battery is used) (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption 22.9 W (Charging) X1500 14.4 W (When the LCD monitor is used) X2000 15.5 W (When the LCD monitor is used) Item Ambient operating temperature Ambient operating humidity Mass (Weight) External dimensions (W×H×D) Camera Pickup device Number of effective pixels: approx. 8,290,000 pixels Optical image stabilizer lens, motorized 24× zoom...
HC-X1500 Advanced Operating Manual
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... balance 116 B Background recording 131 Battery Charging ...29 Mounting...28 Removing ...28 Black balance ...117 Black control function 122 Brightness adjustment 111 Built-in battery...37 Built-in LED light 120 C Camera image screen 59, 159 Card reader mode 170 Center marker...134 Chroma setting function 121 Clip Copying ...149 Deleting ...150 Playback...152 Protecting ...150 Restoring ...151 Clock ...38 Color correction function 122 D Date and time ...38 Detail function ...121 Digital zoom function 141 Dynamic range stretcher function 139 E Error message ...188 External microphone...
... balance 116 B Background recording 131 Battery Charging ...29 Mounting...28 Removing ...28 Black balance ...117 Black control function 122 Brightness adjustment 111 Built-in battery...37 Built-in LED light 120 C Camera image screen 59, 159 Card reader mode 170 Center marker...134 Chroma setting function 121 Clip Copying ...149 Deleting ...150 Playback...152 Protecting ...150 Restoring ...151 Clock ...38 Color correction function 122 D Date and time ...38 Detail function ...121 Digital zoom function 141 Dynamic range stretcher function 139 E Error message ...188 External microphone...
