Document Outline

• Introduction
  • Cleaning the Video Heads
  • Important Usage Instructions
  • Important Safety InstructIons
  • About this Manual
  • Supplied Accessories
  • Components Guide
    • Left side view
    • Back view
    • Wireless Controller WL-D85
  • Screen Displays
    • Recording Movies
    • Playing Movies
• Preparations
  • Getting Started
    • Charging the Battery Pack
    • Installing the Backup Battery
    • Preparing the Wireless Controller ( only) and Accessories
      • Accessories
  • Basic Operation of the Camcorder
    • Operating Modes
    • Joystick and Joystick Guide
    • Using the Menus
      • Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
      • Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
      • Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual
  • First Time Settings
    • Changing the Language
    • Changing the Time Zone
      • World Time Zones
    • Setting the Date and Time
  • Getting Ready to Start Recording
    • Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen
      • Rotating the LCD Panel
      • LCD Backlight
    • Inserting and Removing a Tape
• Video
  • Basic Recording
    • Shooting Video
      • About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs
    • Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
      • Selecting the Zoom Type
      • Options
      • Selecting the Zoom Speed
      • Options
      • Using the Zoom
    • Quick Start Function
    • Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
  • Basic Playback
    • Playing Back Video
      • Special Playback Modes1
    • Returning to a Pre-marked Position
    • Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date
    • Locating the End of the Last Scene
    • On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
      • Options
  • Advanced Functions
    • : Special Scene Recording Programs
    • Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed
      • Shutter speed guidelines
    • LCD Video Light
    • Self Timer
    • Audio Recording Mode
      • Options
      • Using an External Microphone
    • Audio Playback Modes
      • Selecting the Audio Channel
      • Options
      • Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio
      • Options
    • Manual Focus Adjustment
      • Infinity Focus
    • Manual Exposure Adjustment
    • White Balance
      • Options
    • Image Effects
      • Options
    • Digital Effects
      • Options
      • Setting
      • Applying
• External Connections
  • Connecting to a TV or VCR
    • Connection Diagrams
    • Playback on a TV Screen
      • Connecting
      • Playback
    • Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
      • Connecting
      • Recording
    • Digital Video Dubbing
      • Connecting
      • Dubbing
      • Copyright Signal
    • Audio Dubbing
  • Connecting to a Computer
    • PC Connection Diagram
    • Transferring Video Recordings
      • Equipment and System Requirements
      • Connecting
• Additional Information
  • Appendix: Menu Options Lists
  • FUNC. Menu
    • FUNC. Menu
  • Setup Menus
    • CAMERA SETUP
    • VCR SETUP
    • AUDIO SETUP
    • DISPLAY SETUP
    • SYSTEM SETUP
    • DATE/TIME SETUP
  • Troubleshooting
    • Power Source
    • Recording/Playback
    • Recording
    • Playback
    • Editing
    • List of Messages (in alphabetical order)
  • Handling Precautions
    • Camcorder
    • Battery Pack
      • DANGER!
      • About the battery terminal cover
    • Cassette
      • Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
    • Lithium Button Battery
  • Maintenance/Others
    • Storage
    • Cleaning
      • Camcorder Body
      • Lens and Viewfinder
      • LCD Screen
    • Condensation
      • Condensation may form in the following cases:
    • Using the Camcorder Abroad
      • Power Sources
      • Playback on a TV Screen
    • Trademark Acknowledgements
  • System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
  • Optional Accessories
    • Battery Packs
    • CB-2LW Battery Charger
    • Charging Times
    • Recording and Playback Times
    • CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
    • Shoulder Strap
    • WS-20 Wrist Strap
    • SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
    • Product Codes
      • Provided Accessories
      • Optional Accessories
  • Specifications
    • ZR930/ZR900
    • CA-590 Compact Power Adapter
    • BP-2L5 Battery Pack
  • Index