[. . . ] Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired. Notes regarding the Battery Pack - Use only an approved Battery pack to replace a Battery pack. - Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. [. . . ] When you use the LCD screen under direct sunlight or outdoors, it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly. Notes regarding the Hand Strap - To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted. - Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it. 3 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. TFT LCD screen PLAYER : REW : FF : PLAY/STILL : STOP CAMERA EASY. Q REC SEARCH ­ REC SEARCH + FADE BLC M. Player (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) REV FWD S. SHOW(SLIDE SHOW) MULTI DISP. 8. TFT LCD screen Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) AC Cord Audio/Video Cable Instruction Book Lithium Battery for Remote Control (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) or Clock. Remote Control (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) Optional Accessories 12. Scart Adapter 4 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Left Side View 1. COLOR NITE/ LED LIGHT (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/ D355(i) only) Right & Top View 1. Hand strap hook AV (VP-D352(i)/ D353(i)/D354(i)/ D355(i) only) 4. Cassette door MIC AV External MIC 5 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear & Bottom View 1. Tripod receptacle Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD/MMC VP-D353(i) only VP-D354(i)/D355(i) only Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Remote Control 1. Direction ( 6 Playback Tape Playback The playback function works only in Player mode. Playback on the LCD Screen It is practical to view a tape using the LCD screen when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV Monitor To play back a tape, the television must be PAL compatible. We recommend that you use the AC Power adapter as the power source for the Camcorder. The yellow jack: Video The white jack: Audio(L)-mono The red jack: Audio(R) - If you connect to a monaural TV, connect the yellow jack (Video) to the video input of the TV and the white jack (Audio L) to the audio input of the TV. Notes S-Video input TV Video input-Yellow Audio input (left)-White Audio input (right)-Red Camcorder Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video Input Jacks You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR. [. . . ] To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the Camcorder is fitted with a moisture sensor. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Leave the Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry warm room. Self Diagnosis Display in M. Cam/M. Player Modes (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only) Display No Memory Card! [. . . ]