Panasonic

Description of Parts

character_bullet-largeMain unit

character_bullet-largeHandle unit [X2100]/[X1600]


Main unit

bullet02The illustrations in this document show the handle unit (icon_model-x2100 supplied, icon_model-x1600 optional) removed.

bullet02icon_model-x1200 does not support the handle unit.

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  1. Lens hood (character_referenceAttaching the lens hood)

  1. Lens cover switching lever (character_referenceOpening and closing the lens cover)

Opens/closes the lens cover.

  1. Focus ring (character_referenceFocusing (manual focus))

When the <FOCUS A/M/character_infinity> button is pressed to set to manual focus mode ([MF]) you can focus manually.

  1. Rear ring (character_referenceIris, AE level (exposure compensation), Adjusting the zoom position)

You can manually perform zoom operations, adjust the iris (the lens stop), and adjust the AE level (exposure compensation).

bullet02You can switch the function to be adjusted by setting with the menu, pressing the USER button assigned to [REAR RING], or touching the USER button icon.

  1. <ND FILTER> switch (character_referenceBrightness adjustment)

Selects the ND filter to suit the illumination of the subject.


<1/64>:

Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.


<1/16>:

Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.


<1/4>:

Reduces the amount of light entering the MOS sensor to 1/4.


<CLR>:

Does not use the ND filter.


  1. <FOCUS A/M/character_infinity> button (character_referenceFocusing (manual focus))

Select the focus function.

[AF] and [MF] switch each time you press the button. The focal point goes to infinity after you press and hold the button, and then the manual focus mode is engaged.


[AF]:

Changes to the auto focus mode. The auto focus mode adjusts the focus automatically.


[MF]:

Changes to the manual focus mode. Control the focus ring manually to adjust the focus.


  1. Card slot 1 (character_referenceInserting/removing the memory card)

A slot for the memory card.

  1. Card 1 access lamp (character_referenceStatus of the card access lamp and memory card)

Indicates the access status for recording and playback of the memory card inserted in card slot 1.

  1. Card slot 2 (character_referenceInserting/removing the memory card)

A slot for the memory card.

  1. Card 2 access lamp (character_referenceStatus of the card access lamp and memory card)

Indicates the access status for recording and playback of the memory card inserted in card slot 2.

  1. Built-in speaker

Outputs audio during playback.

Audio is not output from the built-in speaker when headphones are connected to the headphone terminal.

  1. <SLOT SEL> button

Selects the card slot to record to or play back from.

  1. <USER1> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons, Level gauge)

Used as a USER button (USER1).

bullet02[LEVEL GAUGE] is allocated at the time of purchase.

Switches display/hide of level gauge.

  1. <USER2> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons, Applications for the USER button)

Used as a USER button (USER2).

bullet02[BACKLIGHT] is allocated at the time of purchase.

Switches enable/disable of the auto iris control function for backlight compensation.

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600)

<O.I.S.>/<USER3> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons, Optical image stabilizer function)

Switches enable/disable of the optical image stabilizer function.

This is also used as the USER button (USER3).

(For the icon_model-x1200)

<FACE DET.>/<USER3> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons, Face detection/tracking AE&AF function)

Switches enable/disable of the face detection/tracking AE&AF function.

This is also used as the USER button (USER3).

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600)

<VF>/<USER4> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons)

bullet02(For the icon_model-x2100)

Switches the operation of [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu character_arrow [VIDEO OUT SEL] character_arrow [VF] when the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu character_arrow [VIDEO OUT SEL] character_arrow [SDI + HDMI OUTPUT] is [ON]. (character_referenceTo set how to turn on/off the LCD monitor and viewfinder)

Switches the viewfinder on/off when [SDI + HDMI OUTPUT] is [OFF].

This is also used as the USER button (USER4).

bullet02(For the icon_model-x1600)

Switches the viewfinder on/off.

This is also used as the USER button (USER4).

bullet02(For the icon_model-x1200)

<LCD B. LIGHT>/<USER4> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons, Adjusting the backlight luminance)

Switches the luminance of the backlight of the LCD monitor

This is also used as the USER button (USER4).

  1. <THUMBNAIL> button (character_referenceThumbnail operation)

Press the button to switch between the camera image screen and the thumbnail screen.

  1. <DISP/MODE CHK> button (character_referenceMode check display)

Switches display/hide of information other than the time counter, time stamp, zebra pattern, and marker.

Press and hold the button to display information about the settings of the various shooting functions and information such as a list of the functions assigned to the USER button. Each press of the button switches the information page in order.

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600)

Diopter adjustment dial (character_referenceAdjusting and setting the viewfinder [X2100]/[X1600])

Adjusts the diopter scale so that the viewfinder screen can be viewed clearly.

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600)

Eye cup (character_referenceAttaching the eye cup [X2100]/[X1600])

  1. Power button (character_referenceTurning the unit on/off)

Press the button to switch the power on/off.

  1. <WHITE BAL> button (character_referenceAdjusting the white and black balance)

Selects the method for adjustment of the white balance.

Each time you press the button, the white balance switches in the order “Preset”, [Ach], [Bch].


“Preset”:

Adjusts the white balance to the preset value. Each time you either press the USER button assigned to [AWB] or touch the USER button icon, the setting changes in the order [P 3200K], [P 5600K], “VAR” (screen display example: [V 3200K]).


[Ach]/[Bch]:

Selects when using the stored value for the adjustment of the white balance.


  1. <AE LEVEL>/<USER6> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons, AE level (exposure compensation))

Switches enable/disable of the AE level function.

Set the target value of the AE level in the [SCENE FILE] menu character_arrow [AE LEVEL EFFECT].

This is also used as the USER button (USER6).

  1. <AUTO/MANU> switch (character_referenceAbout auto mode/manual mode)

Selects the method to adjust the focus, gain, iris, white balance, and shutter speed at shooting.


<AUTO>:

Adjusts automatically. (Auto mode)


<MANU>:

Adjusts manually. (Manual mode)


  1. <SHUTTER> button (character_referenceSetting the shutter speed)

Switches the shutter mode.

  1. <GAIN> button (character_referenceGain)

Selects the method for adjusting screen brightness.

  1. <IRIS> button (character_referenceIris)

Selects the method for adjustment of the lens stop.

  1. <MENU> button (character_referenceBasic operation of the menu)

Displays the menu. Pressing the <MENU> button while the menu is displayed closes the menu.

Press the button while the thumbnail screen is displayed to display the operation screen of the thumbnail menu, and clips can be deleted.

  1. <EXIT> button

Returns to one level higher when the menu is displayed. Pressing the <EXIT> button without confirming the setting value will not reflect the change in the setting.

  1. Multidial (character_referenceMulti manual function)

Moves, selects, and sets the menu while the menu is displayed.

Use the multidial to also operate thumbnails, select the multi manual function and select/set the various operation icons.

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  1. Fan inlet

Fan inlet for cooling fan. Do not block this while the unit is being used.

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600)

Wireless LAN Transmitter

  1. Lens hood release button (character_referenceAttaching the lens hood)

  1. <MIC> terminal (character_referenceAttaching an external microphone to the <MIC> terminal, Using the built-in microphone/external microphone (stereo mini jack))

Connect an external microphone (stereo mini jack).

  1. <REMOTE> terminal

Connects the remote control unit (commercially-available) to control some functions remotely.

  1. USB terminal (character_referenceConnection function via the USB terminal, Network connection)

Connect to a PC with a USB cable to enable data transfers.


(For the icon_model-x2100)

bullet02You can connect to a network with USB tethering by using a USB cable to connect this unit to an iPhone/iPad or Android device.

bullet02When the unit and a USB ethernet adaptor (commercially available) are connected, connection to the network is possible via a LAN terminal.


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  1. Grip belt (character_referenceAdjusting the grip belt)

  1. Lens cover (character_referenceOpening and closing the lens cover)

  1. Fan outlet

Fan outlet for cooling fan. Do not block this while the unit is being used.

  1. Lens

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  1. Built-in microphone (character_referenceUsing the built-in microphone/external microphone (stereo mini jack))

This is the built-in stereo microphone <L>/<R>.

  1. Accessory shoe (on the main unit)

Attach a video light, etc.

  1. Zoom lever (on the grip) (character_referenceAdjusting the zoom position, Adjusting the volume during playback)

Adjusts the zoom of an image.


<T>:

Zooms in the image.


<W>:

Zooms out the image.


bullet02Adjust the volume when playing back clips.

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600)

Handle unit mounting section (character_referenceAttaching the handle unit [X2100]/[X1600])

  1. <USER5> button (character_referenceAssigning functions to the USER buttons, Check videos recorded)

Used as a USER button (USER5).

bullet02[REC CHECK] is set at the time of purchase.

Automatically plays back the last approximately 3 seconds of the previously shot clip.

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  1. Status indicator (character_referenceTurning the unit on/off)

Illuminates when power is on.

  1. Battery release lever (character_referenceAttaching and removing the battery)

Used when removing the battery from the main unit.

  1. Battery mounting section (character_referenceAttaching and removing the battery)

Attaches a battery.

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100/icon_model-x1600)

Viewfinder (character_referenceUsing the viewfinder)

  1. REC button (on the grip) (character_referenceShooting)

Starts or stops the recording.

It is possible to directly record from the thumbnail mode.

  1. (For the icon_model-x2100)

<SDI OUT> terminal (character_referenceTV/monitor)

A terminal to output SDI signal by connecting a monitor, etc.

  1. <HDMI> terminal (character_referenceTV/monitor)

A terminal to output video signal by connecting a monitor, etc.

  1. Headphones terminal

Connects audio monitoring headphones.

  1. DC IN terminal (character_referenceCharging the battery)

Connects the supplied/commercially available AC adaptor and supplies an external power.

  1. Charging lamp (character_referenceCharging the battery)

Illuminates when the battery is charging.

  1. Tripod mounting holes (character_referenceAttaching a tripod)

Attach the tripod. (bottom)

bullet02Mounting hole size

– 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm (0.22 character_double-prime) or shorter)

bullet02Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 character_double-prime) or more may damage the unit.

  1. LCD monitor (character_referenceUsing the LCD monitor)


Handle unit [X2100]/[X1600]

icon_model-x2100 uses the supplied accessory.

icon_model-x1600 uses the optional VW-HU1.

icon_model-x1200 does not support the handle unit.

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(A) With a microphone holder attached

  1. Handle

  1. Microphone holder mounting section (character_referenceAttaching the external microphone)

Attaches the supplied microphone holder with the microphone holder mounting screws.

  1. Microphone holder (character_referenceAttaching the external microphone)

Secures the external microphone in place.

  1. Buckle (character_referenceAttaching the external microphone)

Used to open and close the microphone holder.

  1. <INPUT 1> terminal (XLR, 3-pin) (character_referenceAttaching the external microphone, Audio input)

Connects an audio equipment or an external microphone.

  1. <INPUT 2> terminal (XLR, 3-pin) (character_referenceAttaching the external microphone, Audio input)

Connects an audio equipment or an external microphone.

  1. Microphone cable clamp (character_referenceAttaching the external microphone)

Fixes the external microphone cable.

  1. <INPUT1> switch (character_referenceUsing audio equipment/external microphone (XLR, 3-pin) [X2100]/[X1600])

Switches audio input signals connected to the <INPUT 1> terminal.


<LINE>:

Select when audio equipment is connected by the line input.


<MIC>:

Select when the external microphone is connected.


<+48V>:

Select when the external microphone is connected and the microphone needs a power supply.


  1. CH1 SELECT switch (character_referenceAudio input)

Selects the audio to be recorded on audio channel 1.


<INT/MIC (L)>:

Records left audio from the built-in microphone or <MIC> terminal.


<INPUT1>:

Records input signals from the <INPUT 1> terminal.


  1. CH2 SELECT switch (character_referenceAudio input)

Selects the audio to be recorded on audio channel 2.


<INT/MIC (R)>:

Records right audio from the built-in microphone or <MIC> terminal.


<INPUT1>:

Records input signals from the <INPUT 1> terminal.


<INPUT2>:

Records input signals from the <INPUT 2> terminal.


  1. <INPUT2> switch (character_referenceUsing audio equipment/external microphone (XLR, 3-pin) [X2100]/[X1600])

Switches audio input signals connected to the <INPUT 2> terminal.


<LINE>:

Select when audio equipment is connected by the line input.


<MIC>:

Select when the external microphone is connected.


<+48V>:

Select when the external microphone is connected and the microphone needs a power supply.


  1. <AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial (character_referenceAdjusting the audio recording level)

Adjust the recording level of audio channel 2.

  1. <CH2> switch (character_referenceAdjusting the audio recording level)

Selects how the recording level for audio channel 2 is adjusted.


<AUTO>:

Adjusted automatically.


<MANU>:

Adjusted manually with the <AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial.


  1. <CH1> switch (character_referenceAdjusting the audio recording level)

Selects how the recording level for audio channel 1 is adjusted.


<AUTO>:

Adjusted automatically.


<MANU>:

Adjusted manually with the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1> dial.


  1. <AUDIO LEVEL CH1> dial (character_referenceAdjusting the audio recording level)

Adjust the recording level of audio channel 1.

  1. Handle unit mounting screw (character_referenceAttaching the handle unit [X2100]/[X1600])

Secures the handle unit to the main unit.


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  1. Light cover

bullet02Keep the Light cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  1. Built-in LED light (character_referenceUsing the built-in LED light [X2100]/[X1600])

  1. Tally lamp (character_referenceTally lamp [X2100]/[X1600])

Illuminates when the recording is started. Flashes when the battery level becomes low.

Whether or not to illuminate the lamp can be set in the menu.

  1. Accessory shoe (on the handle)

Attach a video light, etc.

  1. <LIGHT> switch (character_referenceUsing the built-in LED light [X2100]/[X1600])

Switches the built-in LED light on/off.

  1. Hold lever

Disables the REC button (on the handle) when switched to <HOLD>.

  1. REC button (on the handle) (character_referenceShooting)

Starts or stops the recording.

  1. Accessory mounting hole

Accessories can be attached.

bullet02Mounting hole size

– 1/4-20 UNC (screw length 5.5 mm (0.22 character_double-prime) or shorter)

  1. Zoom lever (on the handle) (character_referenceAdjusting the zoom position)

Adjust the zoom of an image.


<T>: Zooms in the image.


<W>: Zooms out the image.


bullet02The zoom speed is controlled with this lever in a way different from the way it is controlled with the zoom lever (on the grip).


  1. Light dimmer dial (character_referenceUsing the built-in LED light [X2100]/[X1600])

Adjusts the brightness of the built-in LED light.

Turn to <+> to brighten, turn to <-> to dim.