Panasonic VW-HU1 - Handle Unit Operating Instructions

Precautions

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

• Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
• The following functions can be used when this product is attached to a 4K Video Camera HC-X1500:
  • Using audio equipment/external microphone (XLR, 3-pin)
  • Built-in LED light
  • REC button (on the handle)
  • Zoom lever (on the handle)
  • Tally lamp
• For details about the above functions and the operation of the handle unit, refer to the operating instructions for the 4K Video Camera.
• The 4K Video Camera is not supplied.
• Be aware that Panasonic accepts no responsibility for any incidents, damage, or malfunctions occurring due to dropping of this product or the camera while using this product.
• When requesting a repair for the handle unit, request a repair for the video camera as well, as the cause of the problem may be in the video camera.

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

1. Microphone holder
   • The microphone holder mounting screws are supplied with the microphone holder.
2. Microphone holder mounting screws
   • Length 12 mm (×2)

• Keep the microphone holder mounting screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Names of the components

1. Handle
2. Microphone holder mounting section
3. Microphone holder ( With a microphone holder attached)
4. Buckle ( With a microphone holder attached)
5. <INPUT 1> terminal (XLR, 3-pin)
6. <INPUT 2> terminal (XLR, 3-pin)
7. Microphone cable clamp
8. <INPUT1> switch
9. CH1 SELECT switch
10. CH2 SELECT switch
11. <INPUT2> switch
12. <AUDIO LEVEL CH2> dial
13. <CH2> switch
14. <CH1> switch
15. <AUDIO LEVEL CH1> dial
16. Handle unit mounting screw
17. Light cover
    • Keep the light cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
18. Built-in LED light
19. Tally lamp
20. Accessory shoe (on the handle)
21. <LIGHT> switch
22. Hold lever
23. REC button (on the handle)
24. Accessory mounting hole
25. Zoom lever (on the handle)
26. Light dimmer dial

Attaching the handle unit

• Attach while the power of the camera is turned off.

1. Open the microphone holder.
   Open buckle , and detach fitting from hook .
2. Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder mounting section on the handle unit.
   Microphone holder mounting screws
   Microphone holder
   • 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.
     
3. Push the handle unit into the handle unit mounting section on the camera.
   Match the positions of mounting mark on the handle unit and mounting mark on the camera when pushing in.
4. Slide the handle unit in the direction indicated by the arrow.
   Slide up to mounting mark .
5. While pressing the handle unit mounting screw down, turn it in the direction indicated by arrow until it stops.

How to remove
Remove by doing the steps for attaching in reverse.

Specifications

Power consumption:	Maximum approx. 3.1 W (when connected to the camera)
External dimensions (W×H×D):	Approx. 71 mm ×89 mm ×207 mm (including protrusions, excluding microphone holder)
Mass:	Approx. 305 g (main part of the handle unit only, excluding microphone holder and microphone holder mounting screws)
The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:	DC

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