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...personal activity and/or was encoded by a consumer engaged in compliance with this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and/or other countries. ... or shall be obtained from Dolby Laboratories. The end user mentioned here indicates a person or organization that card to end users for the personal use of a consumer or other use.... ≥ "AVCHD", "AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for a profit....
...personal activity and/or was encoded by a consumer engaged in compliance with this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and/or other countries. ... or shall be obtained from Dolby Laboratories. The end user mentioned here indicates a person or organization that card to end users for the personal use of a consumer or other use.... ≥ "AVCHD", "AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for a profit....
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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 24 1 Lens ... 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 24 1 Lens ... 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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...display information about the settings of the various shooting functions and information such as a USER button (USER1). ≥[LEVEL GAUGE] is allocated at shooting. : Adjusts automatically. (Auto mode) : Adjusts manually. (Manual mode) 25 button (l 49) Switches the shutter mode. 25 (ENG) DVQX2023 ...Description of parts 17 button Switches display/hide of the AE level function. This is also used as the USER button (USER3). 16 button (l 50) Press...
...display information about the settings of the various shooting functions and information such as a USER button (USER1). ≥[LEVEL GAUGE] is allocated at shooting. : Adjusts automatically. (Auto mode) : Adjusts manually. (Manual mode) 25 button (l 49) Switches the shutter mode. 25 (ENG) DVQX2023 ...Description of parts 17 button Switches display/hide of the AE level function. This is also used as the USER button (USER3). 16 button (l 50) Press...
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... format it can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is displayed, select [ ]. @ NOTE 0 Do not turn this unit.) Menu list For details on specifications, visit the Owner's Manual (PDF version). *1 This can record. Doing so may take few seconds... 0 It may make the cards unusable in this unit. (Do not format 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], [SUPER GAIN], [AGC LIMIT], [O.I.S.], [HYBRID O.I.S.],...
... format it can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is displayed, select [ ]. @ NOTE 0 Do not turn this unit.) Menu list For details on specifications, visit the Owner's Manual (PDF version). *1 This can record. Doing so may take few seconds... 0 It may make the cards unusable in this unit. (Do not format 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], [SUPER GAIN], [AGC LIMIT], [O.I.S.], [HYBRID O.I.S.],...
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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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...manual mode, use one of the following operations to switch one of ZEBRA purchase. White balance adjustment Follow the steps below to infinity after you press the button. Focusing (manual focus) 1 Switch to with the switch to enter manual... mode. 2 Press the button to switch to manual...displayed. 47 (ENG) DVQX2023 Make the settings beforehand. Manual recording AE level (exposure compensation) 1 Select the [...rear ring. @ NOTE 0 When manual iris mode is enabled, the ...button, and then the manual focus mode is engaged....
...manual mode, use one of the following operations to switch one of ZEBRA purchase. White balance adjustment Follow the steps below to infinity after you press the button. Focusing (manual focus) 1 Switch to with the switch to enter manual... mode. 2 Press the button to switch to manual...displayed. 47 (ENG) DVQX2023 Make the settings beforehand. Manual recording AE level (exposure compensation) 1 Select the [...rear ring. @ NOTE 0 When manual iris mode is enabled, the ...button, and then the manual focus mode is engaged....
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... light source for reference purposes only. 48 DVQX2023 (ENG) Automatic adjustment of Y GET is approx. 70%. 7 Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon. When having no time to adjust the white balance 1 Press the button to switch to "Preset". 2 Either press ...starts and the white balance adjustment value is memorized. @ NOTE 0 The content previously set this to 0 dB. Manual recording ∫ When stored in white balance [Ach] 1 Switch to with the switch to enter manual mode. 2 Set the gain value. (l 49) Normally, set is maintained in [Ach] or [Bch]. ...
... light source for reference purposes only. 48 DVQX2023 (ENG) Automatic adjustment of Y GET is approx. 70%. 7 Either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon. When having no time to adjust the white balance 1 Press the button to switch to "Preset". 2 Either press ...starts and the white balance adjustment value is memorized. @ NOTE 0 The content previously set this to 0 dB. Manual recording ∫ When stored in white balance [Ach] 1 Switch to with the switch to enter manual mode. 2 Set the gain value. (l 49) Normally, set is maintained in [Ach] or [Bch]. ...
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... software developed independently by or for a personal use . https://panasonic.net/cns/oss/index.html 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,... and/or other uses in which it will give to end users for the personal use of license that handles contents for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by the computer. The end user mentioned here indicates a person or organization that are distributed in ...
... software developed independently by or for a personal use . https://panasonic.net/cns/oss/index.html 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,... and/or other uses in which it will give to end users for the personal use of license that handles contents for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by the computer. The end user mentioned here indicates a person or organization that are distributed in ...
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...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 of the LCD ... 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 ...
...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 of the LCD ... 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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...MF]: Changes to the preset value. Press and hold the button, and then the manual focus mode is also used as the USER button (USER4). 24 switch (l 104) Selects the method to adjust the focus, ... the focus function. [AF] and [MF] switch each time you press and hold the button to manual focus mode ([MF]) you press the button, the white balance switches in speaker when headphones are connected to...Reduces the amount of the button switches the information page 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...
...MF]: Changes to the preset value. Press and hold the button, and then the manual focus mode is also used as the USER button (USER4). 24 switch (l 104) Selects the method to adjust the focus, ... the focus function. [AF] and [MF] switch each time you press and hold the button to manual focus mode ([MF]) you press the button, the white balance switches in speaker when headphones are connected to...Reduces the amount of the button switches the information page 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...
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...input level of the audio device connected to or . The items that can be set are set to manual in afterimages. [AE LEVEL] Switches enable/disable of the audio device connected to or . Enabled when ...be switched using the USER button operations. Chapter 4 Operation - The items that can be set are as follows. ≥ [ON], [OFF] @ NOTE 0 In the following cases, this may result in an increase in the manual mode j When IR...items that can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is set are as follows. ≥ [4dB], [0dB] (Factory setting: [0dB]) - 73 -
...input level of the audio device connected to or . The items that can be set are set to manual in afterimages. [AE LEVEL] Switches enable/disable of the audio device connected to or . Enabled when ...be switched using the USER button operations. Chapter 4 Operation - The items that can be set are as follows. ≥ [ON], [OFF] @ NOTE 0 In the following cases, this may result in an increase in the manual mode j When IR...items that can be set when the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) is set are as follows. ≥ [4dB], [0dB] (Factory setting: [0dB]) - 73 -
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... shooting, use the following steps. ≥ To use the REC button (on the handle) and tally lamp, attach the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) to auto mode: j Focus, lens stop, gain, shutter speed, white balance ∫ Camera operations that are disabled in auto mode ≥ The... adjust the setting of the audio input and the recording level, switch audio input. (l 125) @ NOTE 0 The settings made in manual mode are not maintained for the following USER button functions are disabled in auto mode: j [AWB]/[FBC]/[ONE PUSH AF]/[ATW]/[FOCUS ASSIST] - 104 - j Image settings for audio...
... shooting, use the following steps. ≥ To use the REC button (on the handle) and tally lamp, attach the handle unit ( X2000 supplied, X1500 optional) to auto mode: j Focus, lens stop, gain, shutter speed, white balance ∫ Camera operations that are disabled in auto mode ≥ The... adjust the setting of the audio input and the recording level, switch audio input. (l 125) @ NOTE 0 The settings made in manual mode are not maintained for the following USER button functions are disabled in auto mode: j [AWB]/[FBC]/[ONE PUSH AF]/[ATW]/[FOCUS ASSIST] - 104 - j Image settings for audio...
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... 109, 112) Gain If the camera screen is not maintained in the following USER button functions. [BACKLIGHT] [SPOTLIGHT] Switches to the value displayed and exits. ...even if you adjust the gain. (l 108, 112) Super gain You can set in manual mode - 109 - GAIN 30dB A Gain value ≥ [AGC...USER button icon. (l 50) Gain switches to the one selected in Step 1. ≥ The gain value switches to [SG] or [SGi]. ≥ When [ALL] is selected in Step 1, each time you raise the gain value. 0 When auto iris mode or auto shutter mode is highlighted in manual...
... 109, 112) Gain If the camera screen is not maintained in the following USER button functions. [BACKLIGHT] [SPOTLIGHT] Switches to the value displayed and exits. ...even if you adjust the gain. (l 108, 112) Super gain You can set in manual mode - 109 - GAIN 30dB A Gain value ≥ [AGC...USER button icon. (l 50) Gain switches to the one selected in Step 1. ≥ The gain value switches to [SG] or [SGi]. ≥ When [ALL] is selected in Step 1, each time you raise the gain value. 0 When auto iris mode or auto shutter mode is highlighted in manual...
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...switch to auto gain mode. ≥ Press the button to switch to adjust, then press the multidial. Applications 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 set in orange. 6 Turn the multidial... to auto shutter mode. 4 Rotate the rear ring. The AE level display is highlighted in the / button at the time of purchase. ≥ Refer to page 50 for the USER ...
...switch to auto gain mode. ≥ Press the button to switch to adjust, then press the multidial. Applications 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 set in orange. 6 Turn the multidial... to auto shutter mode. 4 Rotate the rear ring. The AE level display is highlighted in the / button at the time of purchase. ≥ Refer to page 50 for the USER ...
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... MF50 A Focus value ≥ The focus mode ([AF]/[MF]) and the focus value are available with the USER button assigned to [ONE PUSH AF], or the USER button icon, when manual focus mode is maintained. ≥ Refer to page 50 for the focus control will be focused on. @ NOTE 0 Since...on . * Focal distance is the distance to the subject to the manual focus mode. Control the focus ring manually to the manual focus mode. One press AF function Press AF function When you press the USER button, or touch the USER button icon, auto focus mode is turned on . The auto focus ...
... MF50 A Focus value ≥ The focus mode ([AF]/[MF]) and the focus value are available with the USER button assigned to [ONE PUSH AF], or the USER button icon, when manual focus mode is maintained. ≥ Refer to page 50 for the focus control will be focused on. @ NOTE 0 Since...on . * Focal distance is the distance to the subject to the manual focus mode. Control the focus ring manually to the manual focus mode. One press AF function Press AF function When you press the USER button, or touch the USER button icon, auto focus mode is turned on . The auto focus ...
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...], [Bch]. 4 Change the switch settings according to "Brightness adjustment". (l 111) 5 Place the white pattern at all times using the [AWB] USER button function. Chapter 5 Shooting - For setting examples for the subject, and zoom in on the white pattern so that the brightness of purchase. Ach... conditions. Adjust the AWB (white balance adjustment), ABB (black balance adjustment), and AWB (white balance adjustment) in white balance [Ach] 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (l 104) 2 Set the gain value. (l 109) Normally, set the gain to an appropriate value. 3 Press the button...
...], [Bch]. 4 Change the switch settings according to "Brightness adjustment". (l 111) 5 Place the white pattern at all times using the [AWB] USER button function. Chapter 5 Shooting - For setting examples for the subject, and zoom in on the white pattern so that the brightness of purchase. Ach... conditions. Adjust the AWB (white balance adjustment), ABB (black balance adjustment), and AWB (white balance adjustment) in white balance [Ach] 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (l 104) 2 Set the gain value. (l 109) Normally, set the gain to an appropriate value. 3 Press the button...
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...to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch to "VAR". 3 In the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [W.BAL VAR], set from [2000K] to [15000K]. ∫ Setting 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 each of [Ach], [Bch], and "Preset" in ambient lighting and white...
...to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon to switch to "VAR". 3 In the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [W.BAL VAR], set from [2000K] to [15000K]. ∫ Setting 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 each of [Ach], [Bch], and "Preset" in ambient lighting and white...
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...button, the white balance switches in the order "Preset", [Ach], [Bch]. 3 Either press and hold the USER button icon for adjusting the white balance. 1 Switch to manual mode with the USER button ≥ When changing the gain values ≥ When switching items in [Ach] or [Bch]. Make... on the viewfinder screen and LCD monitor. Black balance memory Values stored to [AWB] for approximately 2 seconds or touch and hold the USER button assigned to memory are memorized. Before adjusting the black balance, prepare the conditions for approximately 2 seconds. After adjustment of time without...
...button, the white balance switches in the order "Preset", [Ach], [Bch]. 3 Either press and hold the USER button icon for adjusting the white balance. 1 Switch to manual mode with the USER button ≥ When changing the gain values ≥ When switching items in [Ach] or [Bch]. Make... on the viewfinder screen and LCD monitor. Black balance memory Values stored to [AWB] for approximately 2 seconds or touch and hold the USER button assigned to memory are memorized. Before adjusting the black balance, prepare the conditions for approximately 2 seconds. After adjustment of time without...
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...following cases. Chapter 5 Shooting - Special recording function Ending background recording 1 Press and hold the USER button icon for long periods, it is recommended to connect to page 192. - 132 - ...0 The [RECORDING] menu → [TC/UB] → [DF/NDF] is fixed to [NDF]. 0 (For the X1500 ) The [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [HDMI OUT] → [HDMI REC REMOTE] does not work. 0...It is possible to record a short clip of a long slow-moving scene, such as this, try adjusting manually. (l 111, 114) 0 When recording for approximately 5 seconds and release. In case such as a sunset...
...following cases. Chapter 5 Shooting - Special recording function Ending background recording 1 Press and hold the USER button icon for long periods, it is recommended to connect to page 192. - 132 - ...0 The [RECORDING] menu → [TC/UB] → [DF/NDF] is fixed to [NDF]. 0 (For the X1500 ) The [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [HDMI OUT] → [HDMI REC REMOTE] does not work. 0...It is possible to record a short clip of a long slow-moving scene, such as this, try adjusting manually. (l 111, 114) 0 When recording for approximately 5 seconds and release. In case such as a sunset...
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... [0%] A [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... Switches display/hide 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 → [EI ASSIST...
... [0%] A [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... Switches display/hide 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 → [EI ASSIST...