Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the cameraBefore using the camerarr Caution regarding laser beams

The MOS sensor may be damaged if the MOS sensor is subjected to light from a laser beam.

Make sure that laser beams do not strike the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.

rr Note the following points.

ffWhen preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally.

ffShould video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of the camera or the P2 cards used, we will not assume liability for such failure.

rr What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the camera or a computer will merely change the file management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their memory cards.

rr Software information about this product

ffThis product includes software licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and customers are hereby notified that they have rights to obtain, re-engineer and redistribute the source code of these software.

Details of GPL/LGPL are contained on the installation CD provided with the camera. Refer to the folder LDOC. (These details are originally provided in English.)

Also, visit the following website for details on how to obtain the source code: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer. ffThis product includes software licensed under MIT-License.

Details of MIT are contained on the installation CD provided with the camera. Refer to the folder LDOC. (These details are originally provided in English.)

rr Precautions when installing USB drivers

Select “AG‑HPX600” when installing USB drivers from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera (AG‑HPX600P/AG‑HPX600EJ/AG‑HPX600EN) onto a computer.

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