Operating Instructions

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Precautions for Use
Caution regarding laser beams
The MOS sensor may be damaged if it is exposed to laser light.
When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser
beam to shine directly on the lens.
PLEASE NOTE:
 When preparing to record important events, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and
sound are being recorded normally.
 Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not
assume liability for such failure.
Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices
Formatting or deleting a memory card device in this camera or a PC will only change file management data and leave
data on the card intact. It is recommended that the card either be physically destroyed or that commercially sold software
be used to completely delete any data on the card. Note that managing card data is the owner’s responsibility.
Information on software for this product
1. Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser
General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and
redistribute the source codes of this software.
Details on GPL and LGPL can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called
“LDOC”. (Details are given in the original (English-language) text.)
To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and
other details to its representatives.
2. Included with this product is software which is licensed under MIT-License.
Details on MIT-License can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called “LDOC”.
(Details are given in the original (English-language) text.)
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and
non-commercial use of the following activities of a consumer but no license is granted
or implied for any other use.
 Encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”)
 Decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity.
 Decode AVC video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).
Trademarks
 The SD and SDHC logos are trademarks.
 Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.
 Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
 Unislot is a registered trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd.
 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
 Other names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.