Panasonic DMW-YAGHPP User manual

VQT5K48

CH0314TY0 -FJ

Owner’s Manual

Interface Unit

Model No. DMW-YAGHPP

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

If you have any questions, visit:

USA : www.panasonic.com/support

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indicates safety information.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

• To reduce the risk of fire, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use

and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping

or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the

equipment.

WARNING:

Always keep accessory (terminal cap) out of the reach of babies and small

children.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a

bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of fire

hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do

not obstruct the ventilation.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire and annoying interference, use the recommended

accessories only.

CAUTION:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time

when in use.

Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of

this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time.

When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

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The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.

CAUTION:

Do not lift the unit or the camera with a tripod attached.

The additional weight on the unit from the attached tripod may damage the

connection between the unit and the camera, and may result in injuries.

When a tripod is attached, always carry the equipment by the tripod.

indicates safety information.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from

FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables

when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices.

Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void

the user’s authority to operate this device.

indicates safety information.

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The unit is exclusively for Panasonic DMC-GH4 digital camera.

Mounting the unit to a digital camera allows you to output 4K, 3G-SDI, and HD-SDI compatible

video from the SDI terminal and perform video production with higher-quality video.

Two-channel audio input (XLR) is supported with audio level meters available.

You can also input an external timecode to be used as a reference signal.

When the unit is mounted on a digital camera, the electronic sound and electronic shutter

sound of the digital camera are disabled.

Contents

Read this first! ...............................................2

Accessories ...................................................7

Names and Functions of Components ........8

Mounting to the Digital Camera .................10

Switching the Video Output ........................11

Additional Menus .........................................12

Specifications ..............................................14

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........15

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 Handling the unit

The unit is not splash proof or dust proof.

Be careful not to allow sand, dust, or water to adhere or enter into the terminal area, digital

camera, or this unit when attaching or removing this unit.

This unit is not waterproof, so it cannot be used underwater.

Do not subject the unit to strong shocks or vibration. Doing so may result in malfunction or

damage.

When the unit is mounted on the digital camera, do not use the shoulder strap supplied with the

digital camera. Always hold both the digital camera and the unit while carrying.

Keep the unit away from insecticide sprays and other volatile substances.

If the unit is exposed to these sprays or substances, its external case may deteriorate and/or its

paint may come off.

Do not leave the unit in contact with any items made of rubber or PVC for prolonged periods of

time.

Under no circumstances should the unit be used or stored in any of the following locations

since doing so may cause trouble in operation or malfunctioning:

• In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

• In locations with high temperatures and humidity

levels or where changes in temperature and

humidity are acute

• Where there is fire

• Near heaters, air conditioners or

humidifiers

• Where there is vibration

• Inside a vehicle

Please also read the manual of your digital camera.

Panasonic will not be liable for any direct or indirect damages or losses resulting from

operation or malfunction of this product.

The design and specifications found in this document are subject to change without notice

and may differ from the actual product.

If the unit’s fan stops due to a malfunction or error and you continue to operate the unit, video

output may not be performed properly.

 Cleaning

When cleaning, wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth.

When the unit is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a well-wrung wet

cloth, and then with a dry cloth.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the

unit, since they may deteriorate the external case or the coating may come off.

When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.

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Accessories

Be sure to dispose of the packaging materials in an appropriate manner after unpacking the

unit.

The following supplied accessories come attached to the unit.

Terminal cap

(electrical contacts)

Terminal cap

(interface contacts)

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Names and Functions of Components

4 18 2 3 4 5 14141

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1812131216 157 19617

1 HDMI connection terminal

Connects to the digital camera’s HDMI

connector.

2 Electrical contacts

3 Interface contacts

4 Camera attachment pins

5 Attachment screw

6 Screw hole (1/4-20 UNC)

Attaches to PL lens compatibility adapters,

etc.

7 HDMI terminal

HDMI Type A output terminal.

(VIERA Link is not supported.)

Use a high-speed double-shielded

4K-compatible HDMI cable (up to 2 m)

that is marked with the HDMI logo when

connecting to this terminal.

8 DC IN terminal

Connects to the DC power supply (battery:

12 V DC).

123

Pin no. Signal

1 GND

2, 3 —

4 12 V

CASE Frame GND

Notes on DC power supply (battery)

Verify that the output voltage matches the

unit’s voltage rating before connection.

Use a rated output current that is equal

to or higher than the unit’s input current

rating.

Use a shielded cable that is less than 2 m

in length for the DC cable connecting the

unit to the DC power supply (battery).

An inrush current is generated when the

digital camera is turned on. An insufficient

power supply capacity when the power is

turned on may result in malfunction. We

recommend using a DC power supply

(battery) that can provide at least twice the

power consumption value of the unit.

Verify the pin positions of the output

connector of the DC power supply

(battery) and the unit’s DC IN terminal,

and be sure to connect with the correct

polarities.

Connecting +12 V power to the GND

terminal may result in fire or malfunction.

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9 TC IN terminal (BNC)

Timecodes are input here.

Input a reference timecode to this terminal

to synchronize the digital camera’s

timecode to that of external equipment.

Use a 5C-FB equivalent double-shielded

cable to connect to this terminal.

10 SDI OUT [1, 2, 3, 4] terminals (BNC)

Terminals reserved for SDI output.

Resolution setting Output

terminal

C4K, 4K

<1.5G-SDI Square Division> 1 to 4

FHD (1080/59.94p, 1080/50p)

<3G-SDI>

1, 2

(same signal)

FHD (Other than the above), HD

<1.5G-SDI>

1 to 4

(same signal)

Use a 5C-FB equivalent double-shielded

cable to connect to this terminal.

When outputting videos that do not

include timecodes (e.g., when [Rec

Format] is set to [MP4] on the digital

camera), a timecode will not be output.

11 AUDIO IN [CH1, CH2] terminals

(XLR, 3-pin)

Connects to audio equipment or

microphones.

PUSH

Pin no. Signal

1 GND

2 AUDIO IN (H)

3 AUDIO IN (C)

12 LINE / MIC / +48V switches

Switch these based on the audio

equipment connected to the AUDIO IN

CH1 or AUDIO IN CH2 terminal.

LINE:

When line input audio equipment is

connected. (Input level: 0 dBu)

MIC:

When an external microphone is

connected.

(Input level:

50 dBu)

+48V:

When a phantom microphone (a

microphone that requires a +48 V power

supply) is connected.

A power supply of +48 V will be

provided to the AUDIO IN CH1 and

AUDIO IN CH2 terminals.

13 STEREO / MONO switch

Switches the audio that is input to the

AUDIO IN CH1 and AUDIO IN CH2

terminals to stereo or monaural audio.

STEREO:

Two-channel stereo audio.

MONO:

Monaural audio.

The audio that is input to the AUDIO

IN CH1 terminal will also be input to

AUDIO IN CH2.

14 REC LEVEL dials

Adjust the audio inputs to the AUDIO

IN CH1 and AUDIO IN CH2 terminals

individually.

15 Level meters

Display individual indicators for the audio

input levels of the AUDIO IN CH1 and

AUDIO IN CH2 terminals.

The indicators light red when the audio

levels exceed 0 dB.

Adjust the REC LEVEL dials (14) to

prevent the audio levels from exceeding

0 dB.

16 Power indicator

Lights when the connected digital camera

is turned on.

17 Tripod attachment holes

Compatible with 1/4-20 UNC and 3/8-16

UNC screws.

Use the appropriate hole according to the

diameter of the tripod screw.

The holes have a depth of 5.5 mm.

When attaching a tripod to the unit, do

not tighten the screw with excessive

force.

18 Intake vent

19 Exhaust vent

Names and Functions of Components (continued)

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Mounting to the Digital Camera

Make sure that a DC power supply is not connected to the unit’s DC IN terminal and that the

digital camera is turned off.

(Mounting or dismounting while the power is on may result in malfunction.)

1 Remove the cover for the battery grip connector and cover for the interface unit

connector on the digital camera, and  remove the electrical contact and interface

contact caps on the unit.

Store the connector covers and contact caps safely to avoid loss.

To protect the terminals, reattach the covers and caps after you finish using the unit.



Cover for the battery grip

connector

Cover for the interface unit

connector

Terminal caps



2 Loosen the HDMI connection terminal screw (A),

and slide the HDMI connection terminal out to the

side.

Do not twist or pull the HDMI connection terminal with

excessive force. Doing so may result in malfunction

or damage.

3 Align the attachment screw, contacts, and camera

attachment pins, and attach the digital camera.

4 Rotate the attachment screw (B) in the direction of

the arrow and tighten it securely.

Verify that the attachment screw is tightened securely

during use.

5 Open the terminal cover on the digital camera, slide

the HDMI connection terminal on the unit inward

(toward the camera) to connect it, and tighten the

HDMI connection terminal screw (A) securely.

Open the terminal cover on the digital camera 90

degrees, and store it in the HDMI connection terminal.

(B)

Terminal cover

90°

(A)

 Dismounting from the digital camera

Make sure that a DC power supply is not connected to the unit’s DC IN terminal and that

the digital camera is turned off, and then perform the mounting procedure in reverse order

(disconnect the HDMI connection terminal before rotating the attachment screw (B)).

Performing the procedure in the incorrect order may result in damage.

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