Any tips on using hacked AVCHD files from Lumix GH-1?

Presently I have used VoltaicHD to convert the resulting files shot at either FHD or SD using the hacked bitrate settings before using them in Premier Pro CS4. Is this necessary? Does anyone here have experience of using the hacked footage in Premier that can give any tips.

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