Panasonic Interface Unit Dmw-yaghpp Owners Manual

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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.
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 indicates safety information.
WARNING:
•   To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
•   T o 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.
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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 a
 ntenna.
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Increase the separation between th
 e equipment and receiver.
•
   
Connect the equipment into an outl
 et on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
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Consult the deale
 r 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.
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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.yyWhen the unit is mounted on a digital camera, the electronic sound and electronic shutter 
sound of the digital camera are disabled.
Contents
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Accessories
 ...................................................7
Names and Functions of Components
 ........8
Mounting to the Digital Camera
 .................10
Switching the V

ideo Output
 ........................ 1
 1Additional Menus .........................................12
Specifications
 
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Limited W

arranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
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„„Handling the unityyThe 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.
yy This unit is not waterproof, so it cannot be used underwater.
yy Do not subject the unit to strong shocks or vibration. Doing so may result in malfunction or 
damage.
yy 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.
yy 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.
yy Do not leave the unit in contact with any items made of rubber or PVC for prolonged periods of 
time.
yy 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
yy Please also read the manual of your digital camera.
yyPanasonic will not be liable for any direct or indirect damages or losses resulting from 
operation or malfunction of this product.
yy The design and specifications found in this document are subject to change without notice 
and may differ from the actual product.
yy 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. 
„„ CleaningWhen cleaning, wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth.
yyWhen 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.
yy 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 of f.
yy When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. 
						

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Accessories
yyBe sure to dispose of the packaging materials in an appropriate manner after unpacking the 
unit.
yy 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
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1   HDMI connectio n terminal
Connects to the digital camera’s HDMI 
connector.
2   Electrical contacts
3   Interface contacts
4   Camera attachment pins
5   Attachment scre w
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.) yyUse 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).
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Pin no. Signal
1 GND
2, 3 —
4 12 V
CASE Frame GND
Notes on DC power supply (battery) yyVerify that the output voltage matches the 
unit’s voltage rating before connection. 
yy Use a rated output current that is equal 
to or higher than the unit’s input current 
rating.
yy 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).
yy 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. yyUse 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 to 4
FHD (1080/59.94p, 1080/50p)  1, 2
(same signal)
FHD (Other than the above), HD  1 to 4
(same signal)
yy Use a 5C-FB equivalent double-shielded 
cable to connect to this terminal.
yy 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
1
3
2
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: 
 

 
T
 wo-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 hole sCompatible with 1/4-20 UNC and 3/8-16 
UNC screws.
Use the appropriate hole according to the 
diameter of the tripod screw
.
yyThe 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 ven t
19   Exhaust vent
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Mounting to the Digital Camera
yyMake 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. yyStore the connector covers and contact caps safely to avoid loss.
yy 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.
yyDo 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.
yyVerify 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.
yyOpen 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 camerayyMake 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.