Sony DCR-DVD403 BROCHURE
DCR-DVD403
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
Step-Up Feature
Utilizing a 3.0 Megapixel Imager and a 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel LCD the DCR-DVD403 is the
most powerful DVD Camcorder to date. Bring your home movies to life with the DCR-DVD403 featuring
the industry’s ONLY camcorder which allows you to record Dolby Digital 5.1ch Surround Sound with a
built-in microphone.
3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced
HAD™ CCD Imager
1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode)
CCD with 2048K (ef fective) pixels provides
stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video
(up to 53 0 lines of horizontal resolution) and still
image performance. The Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos and digital still
(3048k) photography performance.
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital picture
and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but
on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn’t be simpler.
After nalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc
can play back in most DVD Players, computers and
even PlayStation® 2 video game consoles.
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10X Optical/120 Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close
up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom
interpolation means that extreme digital zooming
is clearer, with less distortion than previous types
of digital zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss
Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and are
with increased contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect
renditions of subtle tones. The additional T*
coating on the lens further reduces unwanted
glare and are.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while utilizing an
interlaced scanning system. Digital still images
will be sharp and clear with excellent denition.
Super SteadyShot® Picture
Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot® system
that controls an even higher range of shake and
vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher
level of smoothness without degradation of video
like some other image stabilization systems.
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2.7" Wide Touch Panel
SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent
viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high
resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to
270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing
sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback,
and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9
mode and composing shots even easier.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-DVD403 is the industry's rst DVD
Camcorder that will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch
surround sound, as of January 6, 2005, with a
built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience your
home movies with active sounds coming from all
directions. Enjoy you personal home movies the
way you experienced them while recording.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For addition control of the camcorder, the
DCR-DVD403 features Zoom and Record buttons
on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the
user more exibility when holding the camcorder,
especially in overhead or low angle shots.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to
the computer for fast transfer of video and
still images to your computer for editing. The
camcorder can also be used as an ex ternal DVD
burner, convenient for making copies of your
DVDs or burning edited movies.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
for shooting, with just the touch of a button.
Picture Package™ Software
Easily organize still images/video content, and
turn them into stunning music videos using the
supplied software.
DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible
The DCR-DVD403 is compatible with a variety of
DVD formats allowing the easy of use and simplicity
found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW media there is
not a need to nalize the disc (minimum recording
required). Simply remove the disc and insert the
media into a compatible DVD Player.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder to
which to add optional accessories while providing
power and two-way communication to those
accessories.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Sony’s NightShot Infrared System you can
capture natural looking video, even when shooting
in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away
using the built-in infrared system.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even when
lming in challenging situations. Choose from
Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape,
Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your
videos with Sony’s Picture Effect Modes. Effects
available in camera and playback modes: Sepia,
Monotone, Pastel and Mosaic.
Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is
displayed on the LCD screen when charging and
when the camcorder is turned off. The display
will show how much the battery is charged
(approximately), in 10% increments and the
recordable time left when using the LCD screen
or in the viewnder.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of
the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual
focusing also allows the user to control the focus
in difcult situations where either the environment
or the subject does not allow the camcorder’s auto
focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded environment.
Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some
people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam
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button, most of the advanced features of the
camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the
buttons essential for recording operational.
Sony. Engineered to be effortless.
DCR-DVD403
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
Specications
Imaging Device: 1/3" 3310K Gross Pixel CCD
Video Actual: 2048K Pixels
Still Actual: 3048K Pixels
F: 1.8 – 2.9
Focal Distance: 5.1 – 51mm
35mm Conversion: 42.8 – 495mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Filter Diameter: 30mm
Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 120X
Carl Zeiss® Lens: Yes, Vario-Sonnar
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual
SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes, Super
SteadyShot
Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot
Plus Infrared System)
NightShot® Infrared System: Super NightShot with
Color Slow Shutter
Shutter Speed: 1/4 – 1/4000 (AE Mode)
Viewnder: Color, 123K Pixels
LCD: 2.7" Color Hybrid Touch Panel (123K)
Battery Life
Battery Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time
(Fully Charged) VF/LCD/VF+LCD LCD On/Off
NP-FP90 125/115/110 min 190/225 min
NP-FP70 225/205/190 min 245/400 min
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Results may vary depending upon conditions.
45 – 450mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
37 – 370mm (4:3 Camera Mode)
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Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (multi)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, multi)
Interface Connector for Handycam Station: No
USB: Yes; 2.0
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USB Streaming: N/A
LANC (Accessory) Terminal: Yes
DVD Media Compatibility: DVD-R/-RW and +RW
Headphone Jack: N/A
Mic. Input: N/A
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-push
Exposure: Yes, Touch Panel (24 steps)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):
4.5W/4.9W/5.1W
Dimensions (WHD): 2 x 3 x 5 "
(62mm x 93mm x 133mm)
Weight: 1lb. 5oz. (620g)
Supplied Accessories: AC-L25 Power Adapter/
In-Camera Charger, NP-FP70 InfoLithium® Rechargeable
Battery, RMT-835 Remote Commander Remote Control,
Stereo AV Cable, DVDR30 DVD Media, USB Cable,
Shoulder Strap, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM with USB Driver
(Picture Package™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
Memory Mode3
Still Pictures-Fine/Standard (approx.)
DVD 2016x1512 640x480
Media 3.0 Megapixel VGA
-R 810/1750 5100/8100
-RW 850/1850 5400/8600
+RW 740/1450 2950/3800
Service and Limited Warranty
1 Year Parts
90 Days Labor
UPC Code: 027242670075
Optional Accessories
NP-FP70/90 High Capacity InfoLithium™ Batteries
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LCS-VA4 Carrying Case
LCS-VA5 Carrying Case
VCL-2030S Telephoto Lens
VCL-HG2030 High-Grade Telephoto Lens
VCL-HG0730 Wide Angle Lens
VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
Record Times
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Single Sided Discs
HQ (High Quality) Up to 20 minutes
SP (Standard Play) Up to 30 minutes
LP (Long Play) Up to 60 minutes
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Recording time may vary depending upon
the types of images that you are shooting.
1 Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with Sony InfoLithium® batteries.
2 Playback on all home DVD players, computer DVD drives, and PlayStation 2 consoles cannot be guaranteed.
Some players, drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical reection standard
of DVD-R/RW discs and /or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the specications of your playback
equipment for additional compatibility information.
3 Image size and le size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.
4 Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
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the Memo ry Stick lo go, Memory S tick Duo, Mem ory Stick P RO Duo, Night Shot, Pict ure Packag e, Remote
Comman der, Steady Shot, Swiv elScreen, a nd worry freedigit al are trad emarks of So ny. Carl Zeiss a nd
Vario -Sonnar a re trademar ks of Carl Ze iss. PictB ridge is a tra demark of CIPA . Microsof t and Window s are
regis tered trad emarks of Mic rosoft Co rporatio n. Macintos h is a registe red tradem ark of Apple C omputer, Inc.
All oth er trademar ks are prope rty of the ir respect ive owners . Features a nd specic ations subj ect to chang e
witho ut notice. N on-met ric weight s and measure s are approxi mate.
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