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HC-X1500 / X2000 Firmware update service

About downloading service

We are offering "firmware update service"of HC-X1500 / X2000 in order to improve operability and functionaloty of digital video camera.

Update Contents

Model Number HC-X1500 / X2000
Update Version Ver.1.4
Update File Name UPDATE.zip / 43,125,017 bytes
Update Date May 9, 2023

Improvements

Date Version Description
May 9, 2023 Ver.1.4
  1. Recording in the MP4 file format is now supported with the functions below.
    ・Background recording, interval recording, super slow-motion recording
  2. Simultaneous SDI/HDMI output is now supported. [HC-X2000 only]
  3. Focus ring drive is now switchable between the linear and non-linear setting.
  4. [16:9] and [17:9] are added to Frame Marker aspect ratio settings.
  5. Focus assist function is now available at Auto Mode and while auto focusing.
  6. Face detection/tracking AE&AF function in manual mode is now available.
  7. One push auto iris function has been added.
  8. New functions can now be assigned to user buttons.
  9. Several minor bugs have been fixed.

Please download the operating instructions here for further details of specification updates.
Jun. 29, 2021 Ver.1.3
  1. Operational stability when using rear(iris) ring has been improved.
  2. In case, the display time when deleting the clip may be shortened.
    This issue has been improved.
  3. Korean OSD languages are added.
    This function is applied for Korean model (HC-X1500GD,X2000GD).
  4. Several minor bugs have been fixed.
Oct. 20, 2020 Ver.1.2
  1. HEVC LongGOP 100M 4K59.94p/50p format recording are supported.
  2. "White Clip" function and "Knee Off" setting are added.
  3. When returning to shooting mode from thumbnail display when "Super Gain+" is set, "Super Gain+" does not work.
    This bug has been fixed.
  4. RTMP streaming service "Azure Media Services" and "Twitch" have been supported.
  5. Several minor bugs have been fixed.

Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications

Firmware Update Procedures (Overview)

  1. Step1. Confirmation of the product
  2. Step2. Downloading and extracting updateing software.
  3. Step3. Copying updating software to SD Memory Card
  4. Step4. Firmware update
  5. Step5. Confirming version number of the firmware
  6. Stpe6. Handling of SD Memory Card.
Caution
  • If you swich off the power of digital video camera, or pull out SD Memory Card during firmware update, digital video camera maight bi damaged
    Please avoid such operations.
  • This update file is only for Panasonic HC-X1500 / X2000. Please do not use to any other models.

Step1. Confirmation of the product

    How to confirm the version
  1. Turn the unit on in Recording Mode.
  2. [MENU] - [OTHERS] - [INFOMATION] - [VERSION]
  3. We recommend firmware update if it is Ver.1.3 or less.

Step2. Download the latest Firmware

If the version of the firmware installed in your recorder is lower than the latest version of the firmware available, please download the latest version of the firmware.
Use of software downloaded from this site requires following License Agreement.
Please review the contents of the License Agreement beforehand.
Your pressing the "agree" button below shall be conclusively deemed to constitute your acceptance of the terms of this Agreement. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, do not press the "agree" button, and do not download, install or use the Software defined below.

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