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Basic Operating Instructions
Model No.
4K Video Camera
HC-X1500
HC-X2000
DVQX2031ZA
F0120TY0

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera HC-X1500 Model No. HC-X2000 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥...
  • Page 3 Information for Your Safety For Singapore only Complies with IMDA Standards DB01017 For Thailand only This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC/NBTC technical requirement. AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use. ∫ Cautions for use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 4 ∫ Batteries that may be used with this product (As of January 2020) Panasonic AG-VBR59/VW-VBD58 batteries may be used with this product. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
  • Page 5 Trademark ≥ SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 6 Select “LICENSE.TXT” in the external drive recognized by the computer. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
  • Page 7 How to read this document ∫ Models described in these operating instructions ≥ 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 depictions and illustrations of the unit are of HC-X2000.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Information for Your Safety ....2 Playing back clips.......46 Before using the unit ......9 Updating the unit’s firmware .....47 Accessories/Optional accessories... 15 Specifications ........48 Accessories ........15 General ..........48 Optional accessories ......16 Camera ..........48 Memory card recorder ......50 When turning on the power for the Digital video........51 first time ........

  • Page 9: Before Using The Unit

    Before using the unit 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.
  • Page 10 Before using the unit ≥ 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 with approx.
  • Page 11 Before using the unit ∫ 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.
  • Page 12 Before using the unit ∫ 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 or press with strong force. ≥...
  • Page 13 ≥ 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 to a malfunction of the unit or the memory card during the use.
  • Page 14 ≥ Do not install in a location where the unit, cable, etc., can be easily damaged. ∫ Security Take caution so the unit or memory card is not stolen, lost, or neglected. Note that Panasonic is not liable to leakage, falsification, or loss of information caused by them.

  • Page 15: Accessories/Optional Accessories

    Accessories/Optional accessories Accessories/Optional accessories Accessories For details about procedures such as mounting accessories, refer to the corresponding descriptions in “Chapter 1 Overview” → “Accessories” of Operating Instructions (PDF version). Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of January 2020. These may be subject to change. Battery pack (l 27) Eye cup (l 31) AG-VBR59...

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Accessories/Optional accessories 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. Product numbers correct as of January 2020. These may be subject to change. ¥...

  • Page 17: When Turning On The Power For The First Time

    When turning on the power for the first time 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 settings in the order of [TIME ZONE] and then [CLOCK SETTING].

  • Page 18: What You Can Do With This Unit

    What you can do with this unit 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 ≥...

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Network

    What you can do with this unit Card reader mode Data (files) for performing nonlinear editing on a computer are transferred. ≥ The unit supports USB2.0.    A Memory card B USB2.0 cable C Computer *1 Memory cards are optionally available. They are not supplied with the unit. *2 A USB2.0 cable is not supplied with the unit.

  • Page 20: Description Of Parts

    Description of parts Description of parts Main unit ≥ The illustrations in this document show the handle unit ( supplied, optional) X2000 X1500 removed. 13 14 15 Lens hood <ND FILTER> switch Selects the ND filter to suit the Lens cover switching lever illumination of the subject.
  • Page 21 Description of parts Card slot 1 (l 35) <DISP/MODE CHK> button A slot for the memory card. Switches display/hide of information Card 1 access lamp other than the time counter, time stamp, Indicates the access status for recording zebra pattern, and marker. and playback of the memory card Press and hold the button to display inserted in card slot 1.
  • Page 22 Description of parts <GAIN> button (l 45) <EXIT> button Selects the method for adjusting screen Returns to one level higher when the brightness. menu is displayed. Pressing the <EXIT> <IRIS> button (l 42) button without confirming the setting Selects the method for adjustment of the value will not reflect the change in the lens stop.
  • Page 23 Description of parts <REMOTE> terminal Tripod mounting holes Connects the remote control unit Attach the tripod. (bottom) (commercially-available) to control some ≥Mounting hole size functions remotely. j 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm USB terminal or shorter) Connect to a computer with the USB2.0 ≥Attaching a tripod with a screw length cable to transfer data.
  • Page 24 Description of parts LCD monitor 180° 90° 90° 53 54 Built-in microphone <USER5> button This is the built-in stereo microphone Used as a USER button (USER5). <L>/<R>. ≥[REC CHECK] is set at the time of Accessory shoe (on the main unit) purchase.

  • Page 25: Handle Unit ([X2000] Supplied, [X1500] Optional: Vw-Hu1)

    Description of parts Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional: VW-HU1)  14 13 A With a microphone holder attached Handle <INPUT1> switch Switches audio input signals connected Microphone holder mounting section to the <INPUT 1> terminal. (l 31) CH1 SELECT switch Attaches the supplied microphone Selects the audio to be recorded on holder with the microphone holder...
  • Page 26 Description of parts <CH1> switch Handle unit mounting screw (l 31) Selects how the recording level for audio Secures the handle unit to the main unit. channel 1 is adjusted. <AUDIO LEVEL CH1> dial Adjust the recording level of audio channel 1.

  • Page 27: Power Supply

    Power supply 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) ≥...

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    Power supply 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 °C (same for the battery temperature).
  • Page 29 NOTE 0 Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 0 We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 27). 0 If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 0 Do not heat or expose to flame.

  • Page 30: Attaching Accessories

    Attaching accessories 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.  ...

  • Page 31: Attaching The Eye Cup

    Attaching accessories Attaching the eye cup 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 the left by 180°...
  • Page 32 Attaching accessories 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 please ensure they are done up tightly.
  • Page 33 Attaching accessories Slide the handle unit in the direction indicated by the arrow. Slide up to mounting mark C.  While pressing the handle unit mounting screw down, turn it in the direction indicated by arrow 2 until it stops. ...

  • Page 34: Preparing The Memory Card

    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 card to use differs depending on the file format and the recording format.

  • Page 35: Inserting/Removing The Memory Card

    Preparing the memory card 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 38) ≥ Formatting the memory card will erase all of the recorded data which cannot be restored. ...

  • Page 36: Turning On/Off The Power

    Turning on/off the power 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.  A The status indicator lights on. ∫ To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation Of The Menu

    Basic operation of the menu 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. ≥...

  • Page 38: Formatting The Memory Card

    Basic operation of the menu 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 must format both of the memory cards.
  • Page 39 Basic operation of the menu [SCENE FILE] menu [FILE SELECT], [NAME EDIT], [LOAD/SAVE/INITIALIZE], [MASTER DTL], [DTL CORING], [V.DTL LEVEL], [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING], [CHROMA LEVEL], [CHROMA PHASE], [MATRIX], [COLOR CORRECTION], [SKIN TONE DTL.], [MASTER PED], [GAMMA MODE SEL], [BLACK GAMMA], [KNEE MODE], [DRS], [DRS EFFECT DEPTH], [NR CONTROL], [AE LEVEL], [AE LEVEL EFFECT] [AUDIO] menu [HANDLE UNIT...
  • Page 40 Basic operation of the menu [VIDEO OUT/LCD/ [LEVEL GAUGE] [LEVEL GAUGE], [LEVEL GAUGE RESET] VF] menu [RECORDING] menu [FORMAT MEDIA] [CLIP NAME] [CAM INDEX], [NEXT CARD COUNT] [2 SLOTS FUNC.], [PRE REC] [REC FUNCTION] [REC MODE], [INTERVAL TIME] [TC/UB] [TC PRESET], [UB PRESET], [FREE/REC RUN], [DF/NDF], [UB MODE] [REC COUNTER], [TIME STAMP] [NETWORK] menu...

  • Page 41: Manual Recording

    Manual recording Manual recording A Rear ring B Focus ring C <ND FILTER> switch D <FOCUS A/M/¶> button E Multidial F <IRIS> button G <GAIN> button H <SHUTTER> button  I <AUTO/MANU> switch  J <AE LEVEL>/<USER4> button  K <WHITE BAL> button ...

  • Page 42: Rear Ring Function Settings

    Manual recording 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 Select the [CAMERA] menu →...

  • Page 43: Focusing (Manual Focus)

    Manual recording AE level (exposure compensation) Select the [SCENE FILE] menu → [AE LEVEL] → [ON]. Select the [CAMERA] menu → [SW MODE] → [REAR RING] → [IRIS/AE LEVEL]. When the <AUTO/MANU> switch is set to manual mode, use one of the following operations to switch one of iris, gain, or shutter speed to auto.
  • Page 44 Manual recording ∫ When stored in white balance [Ach] Switch to <MANU> with the <AUTO/MANU> switch to enter manual mode. Set the gain value. (l 45) Normally, set this to 0 dB. If it is too dark, set the gain to an appropriate value. Press the <WHITE BAL>...

  • Page 45: Gain

    Manual recording Gain If the camera screen is dark, increase the gain to brighten the screen. Switch to <MANU> with the <AUTO/MANU> switch to enter manual mode. Press the <GAIN> button to switch to manual gain mode. The gain display is highlighted in orange. Turn the multidial to adjust, then press the multidial.

  • Page 46: Playing Back Clips

    Playing back clips Playing back clips 0001 0001 0002 0002 0003 0003 00:00:00.00 00:00:00.00 00:00:16.00 00:00:16.00 00:00:32.15 00:00:32.15 0004 0004 0005 0005 0006 0006 00:01:00.17 00:01:00.17 00:01:24.02 00:01:24.02 00:01:46.02 00:01:46.02 0007 0007 0008 0008 0009 0009 00:02:30.20 00:02:30.20 00:02:53.08 00:02:53.08 00:03:30.20 00:03:30.20 Press the <THUMBNAIL>...

  • Page 47: Updating The Unit's Firmware

    1, and select the [OTHERS] menu → [INFORMATION] → [UPDATE]. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of January 2020) https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) 0 When updating the firmware, use the AC adaptor or sufficiently charged battery.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General Power 7.28 V (when battery is used) 12 V (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 X1500 X2000...
  • Page 49 Specifications Minimum object distance (M.O.D) Approx. 0.1 m (wide angle) from the lens Approx. 1.2 m (telephoto angle) from the lens IR cut filter Has functionality to switch IR filter on/off (switched with [IR REC] USER button or menu) Gain setting 0 dB to 30 dB ≥...

  • Page 50: Memory Card Recorder

    Specifications ≥ [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] → [59.94Hz] Super slow recording 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), 1/5 speed (in 23.98p mode) ≥...

  • Page 51: Digital Video

    Specifications Recording format ≥ MP4: 4:2:0 (8bit) UHD (3840×2160); 420LongGOP 72M (Average approx. 72 Mbps) FHD (1920×1080); 420LongGOP 50M (Average approx. 50 Mbps) ≥ AVCHD: 4:2:0 (8bit) FHD (1920×1080); PS (Average approx. 25 Mbps)/PH (Average approx. 21 Mbps)/ HA (Average approx. 17 Mbps) HD (1280×720);...

  • Page 52: Streaming

    Specifications Streaming Video compression format H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile Video resolution 1920×1080 (FHD), 1280×720 (HD), 640×360, 320×180 Streaming method Unicast, Multicast ≥ When set to the [SYSTEM] menu → [FREQUENCY] → Frame rate [59.94Hz]: 30 fps, 60 fps ≥...

  • Page 53: Audio Input

    Specifications Audio input Built-in microphone Supports stereo microphone 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack × 1 <MIC> terminal <INPUT 1>/<INPUT 2> terminal XLR×2, 3-pin (When using the handle unit Input high impedance, <LINE>/<MIC>/<i48V> (Switched with supplied, <INPUT1>/<INPUT2> switch) X2000 X1500 optional)) ≥...

  • Page 54: Handle Unit ([X2000] Supplied, [X1500] Optional)

    Specifications Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional) Power consumption Maximum approx. 3.1 W (when connected to the camera) Mass Approx. 305 ] (main part of the handle unit only, excluding microphone holder and microphone holder mounting screws) External dimensions (W×H×D) Approx.
  • Page 55 Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product, without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic the product is found to have a manufacturing defect within one (1) year or (12 months) (the “warranty period”) from the date of purchase appearing on your purchase receipt.
  • Page 56 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2020...

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