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.
Read this first! 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.
Read this first! (continued) 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. The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.
Read this first! (continued) 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.
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.
Handling the unit yThe y 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. yThis y unit is not waterproof, so it cannot be used underwater. yDo y not subject the unit to strong shocks or vibration. Doing so may result in malfunction or damage. yWhen y the unit is mounted on the digital camera, do not use the shoulder strap supplied with the digital camera.
Accessories yBe y sure to dispose of the packaging materials in an appropriate manner after unpacking the unit. yThe y following supplied accessories come attached to the unit.
Names and Functions of Components 4 17 18 2 3 6 4 1 7 19 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.
Names and Functions of Components (continued) 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. yUse y 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.
Mounting to the Digital Camera yMake y 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. yStore y the connector covers and contact caps safely to avoid loss.
Switching the Video Output When you mount the unit on a digital camera and set the camera to playback mode, videos and menus will not be displayed in the camera’s monitor. Press the [Fn3] button in such cases to switch the video output destination to the digital camera and display videos and menus in the camera’s monitor. Press the [Fn3] button again to switch the video output destination to the unit.
Additional Menus When the unit is mounted on the digital camera, an additional menu will appear in the digital camera’s display. Be sure to read the digital camera’s manual together with this document. yMenu y settings are registered to the digital camera when you turn it off. Motion Picture Interface Unit Settings for the interface unit Select the audio to input to the digital camera.
Additional Menus (continued) Setup Version Disp. Display the firmware version of the unit that is added. In addition, some settings in the following menu items will be restricted when the unit is mounted on the digital camera. Setup TV Connection yHDMI y Mode (Play): • When [AUTO] is selected, the output resolution is set automatically based on the recorded format (resolution). • When a setting other than [AUTO] is selected, timecodes are not superimposed on SDI outputs. y3D y Playback: Fixed at [2D].
Specifications Power source: DC 12 V (11 V – 17 V), 1.4 A (DC 12 V) (including digital camera) indicates safety information. Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Weight: 750 g (1.65 lb) Dimensions (WHD): 160 mm64 mm91 mm (6-19/64 inches2-33/64 inches 3-37/64 inches) (excluding protrusions and HDMI connection terminal) Digital video Resolution: Cinema4K: 40962160 [24p] 4K (QFHD): 38402160 [29.
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