This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For customers in CANADA

Battery pack THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003.

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.
Operating guide (This manual) First Step Guide for using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not include a First Step Guide.
You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Read this rst (continued)

On using the camcorder

On recording
Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

View nder

LCD screen

Battery

Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, lms, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder. The images of the LCD screen and the viewnder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69). The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or leave it in a humid place. When you carry or store the disc, put it in its case. When you want to write letters or marks, etc. on a single sided disc, write only on the printed side using an oil-based marker with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen. Do not dry the surface by heating. You cannot write on, or mark, on the doublesided discs.

Table of Contents

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam..10 Choosing a disc....13

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items...16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack...17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder..20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewnder..21 Step 5: Using the touch panel...22 Step 6: Setting the date and time..23 Step 7: Inserting a disc...24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)... 26
Easy Handycam using your camcorder with automatic settings
Operate your camcorder with ease..27 Recording with ease...28 Playing back with ease...29 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)..30

Recording/Playback

Recording...32 Playback...33 Functions used for recording/playback, etc..34
Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) To use the ash To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/ NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803))
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the focus for an off center subject To x the exposure for the selected subject To record in mirror mode To add special effects To use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation conrmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting).38 Indicators displayed during recording/playback..39 Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602).41 Playing the picture on a TV...42

Playback on DVD devices

Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)...44 Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc..48 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed.48
Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
Recording additional scenes after nalizing..50 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)..51

Using the Setup items

Using the Setup items....52 Setup items...54 CAMERA SET...56
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

STILL SET....61

CLOCK SET AREA26

2 Select
TIME/LANGU. with , then touch.
7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then touch. The clock starts. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
Refer to page 106 for information concerning

World time difference.

3 Select [CLOCK SET] with

then touch.

Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is
displayed for some models.

Step 7: Inserting a disc

A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.13).
Remove dust or ngerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder (p.5).

Disc cover OPEN switch

Pickup lens

POWER switch

When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.
Be careful not to obstruct the operation
1 Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

You can remove the disc when a power
source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start.
with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover. If you catch the belt or the lens cap strap* when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. *DCR-DVD92/DVD602
3 Set the disc with the recording
2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.
side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.
Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single sided disc.
Do not touch the disc with the recording
side or pickup lens. For details about pickup lens, see page 111.

4 Close the disc cover.

Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.
6 Touch [YES] [YES]. 7 Touch
when [Completed.] Getting Started appears. When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW.
Do not remove the battery pack or
You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.
disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.

DVD-RW

Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.

To remove the disc

Playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players. Finalizing is required. The disc cannot be overwritten once you nalize it even when there is space to record. Finalizing is required. After nalizing, the disc can be overwritten on your camcorder when you unnalize it (p.50). You need to nalize it again when you play it back on other DVD players. Finalizing is required. Once you nalize the disc, you can play it back on DVD players that support the VR mode. After nalizing, you can also record additional material at any time. You do not need to nalize the disc again after additional recording. You can play back the disc on DVD players without nalizing it. However, you need to nalize the disc in the following cases:
when you want to create a DVD menu (p.45). when you want to create a Photomovie (p.46). when you want to play back images on a DVD drive of a computer. when recording time is the following: HQ mode: less than 5 minutes SP mode: less than 8 minutes LP mode: less than 10 minutes
When you create a DVD menu/Photomovie, a conrmation dialog appears when you record additional material. Then, the DVD menu/Photomovie are deleted. You must nalize the disc again when you want to create a DVD menu/Photomovie after recording additional material on the disc.

Steps for nalizing

Follow the steps below.
It takes from a minute to a few hours for nalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for nalizing. Use an AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during nalizing. When you nalize a double-sided disc, you must nalize each side of the disc.
Step 1: Preparing for nalizing
1 Place your camcorder in a
stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
2 Turn on the power by sliding the

POWER switch down.

Step 1: Preparing for nalizing (p.45) Step 2: Customizing a DVD menu* (p.45)
If you have set the DVD menu setting, you can create a menu screen to view the thumbnails as a list when the disc is played back on DVD devices.
3 Insert the disc to be nalized. 4 Touch
[SET]. [FINALIZE] Playback on DVD devices
Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie* (p.46)
Step 4: Changing the disc title (p.46)
If you have set the Photomovie setting, you can create a Photomovie to view still images on other DVD devices.

You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.70).
Touch the desired setup item. Select the desired setting, then touch
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch.

until it is displayed.

To use setup items
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.

0:00:00 VIDEO

[SETUP].
Select the desired setup item.
Touch / to select the item, then touch in step.) Select the desired item.
You can also touch the item directly to select it.
. (The process in step is the same as that

Customize the item.

After nishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.
During Easy Handycam operation (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen.

Setup items

Available setup items () vary depending on the position of a lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
Position of lamp: Movie Still Play/Edit

CAMERA SET (p.56)

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER NS/SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT 1) STEADYSHOT

STILL SET (p.61)

BURST 2)

QUALITY IMAGE SIZE 2) FILE NO.

PICT.APPLI. (p.63)

FADER D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT REC CTRL 3) SLIDE SHOW DEMO MODE

DISC SET (p.65)

FORMAT* FINALIZE* UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE

STANDARD SET (p.65)

REC MODE VOLUME* MULTI-SOUND MICREF LEVEL SUR MONITOR 3) EXT SUR MIC LCD/VF SET TV TYPE 2) USB SPEED 3) DATA CODE DISC REMAIN REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP BEEP* DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION

TIME/LANGU. (p.69)

CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE*
DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653 DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803 3) Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.)
The default settings are marked with. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 52 for details on selecting setup items.

CAMERA SET

The maximum shooting distance using [NS
(No ash): Records without ash.
The redeye reduction may not produce the
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). If you record subjects in dark places, such as night scenes or in moonlight, set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]. You can make the image color deeper this way.
desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. The setting returns to [OFF] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] ash on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58)
SUPER NS (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803)/SUPER NSPLUS (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) (Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus)
The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot/ NightShot plus (p.35) recording if you set [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p.35) is also set to ON. and [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS] ash on the screen. To cancel the setting, set the [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF].
when it is hard to focus automatically.
The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.
[SETUP] CAMERA SET [SELF-TIMER] [ON] . appears. Press REC START/STOP to record movies, or PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
Up to 20 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 800 zoom is performed digitally.
For DCR-DVD203/DVD703 OFF
Up to 12 zoom is performed optically.
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in step.
You can also use the self-timer with the
Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602, p.41).

Records still images clearly.

FILE NO.

SERIES
Assigns numbers to les in sequence even if the disc is changed.
Resets the le numbering to 0001 each time the disc is changed.
Allows for the maximum number of images to be recorded.
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/ playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW, etc.)

PICT.APPLI.

Fading out

Fading in

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures.
Select the desired effect, then touch
. When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the image is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) Press REC START/STOP. The fader indicator stops ashing and disappears when the fade is complete.

OVERLAP (fade in only)

WIPE (fade in only)
To cancel the operation, touch [OFF] in step.

Using the viewnder

You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewnder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
Make sure the (Movie) lamp lights up. Extend the viewnder, and close the LCD
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your recordings. appears.
Touch the desired effect. When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
screen with the screen facing out.

appears.

effect with / , then touch. The image displayed when you touch is saved as a still image.
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.

Touch [YES].

The LCD screen is turned off.
Touch the LCD screen while checking the
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step. LUMI. KEY (luminance key) Replaces a brighter area in a previously recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a movie.

display in the viewnder.

[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
Touch the button you want to set.
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with / , and touch. [FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect. : The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons, touch

PICT.APPLI (continued)

OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect to pictures. The scene is recorded in the WIDE (16:9) mode.

Playing the Playlist

It may take more time to create a Photomovie
as more still images are recorded on the disc. Still images which are not compatible with your camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to a Photomovie.
2 Insert the disc on which the
Playlist is added into your camcorder.

(Playlist) tab.

A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears.
4 Touch the image from which you
want to playback. Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is played back from the selected scene to the end.
Connecting to a VCR or TV

(Yellow) (White)

VCRs or TVs : Video/Signal ow
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices
You can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder.
To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected with the supplied A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.68).
5 Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
6 When the dubbing is nished,
stop your camcorder and the recording device.
1 Connect your camcorder to the
VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. See page 78 for details on how to make the proper connections.
To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p.67).
2 Insert the recording media for
your VCR or DVD recorder. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Dubbing
3 Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/ DVD403/DVD703/DVD803).
4 Insert the recorded disc into your
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc using your camcorder.
You cannot record TV programs which allow
6 Start playing the cassette or the
disc on the playback device, or select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

You cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off.
During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27).
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy Handycam operation (p.27).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35). Remove the disc from your camcorder (p.24).

Your camcorder vibrates.

Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.
Your camcorder gets hot during use for a long period.
This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Troubleshooting (continued)

Batteries/Power sources

The power does not turn on.
The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.17). The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.17). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet. Connect it to the wall outlet (p.17).
The power abruptly turns off.
When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p.69), or turn on the power again, or use the AC adaptor. The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.17).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p.17). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.17). No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p.17). The battery charge is completed (p.17).
The CHG (charge) lamp ashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.17). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p.17).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.17). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open or close the LCD screen, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. (p.17).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again.

LCD screen/viewnder

An unknown picture appears on the screen.
The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.64). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
They may be warning indicators or messages (p.101).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off the power rst. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27).
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander: Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) (p.22, 41).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p.110). If you change the aspect ratio of the picture, the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel and indicators will switch to the selected one (p.26, 60).
The picture in the viewnder is not clear.
Extend the viewnder (p.21). Use the viewnder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p.21).
The picture in the viewnder has disappeared.
The picture is not displayed in the viewnder when the LCD screen is open. Close the LCD screen (p.21).

The disc cannot be removed.
Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.17). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p.17). Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.17). The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour (P.109). Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and remove the disc after nalizing is completed.
Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.
Set [DISC REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p.68).
The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are grayed out.
The disc may be created other than your camcorder. You can play back with your camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes.
Refer also to Adjusting the image during recording (p.91). Pressing REC START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.
Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up (Movie) or (Still) lamp. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen (p.28, 32). The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p.51). The DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW has been nalized. Make a disc to be able to record additional scenes (p.50). The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour (p.109).
The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p.68).
The external ash (optional) does not work.
The power of the ash is not turned on, or the ash is not attached correctly.
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time.
When you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten (p.12, 65).

The recording stops.

The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (P.109).
There is a time difference between the point where you press the REC START/ STOP button and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.

Storage temperature Dimensions (Approx.)
-20C to + 60C (-4F to + 140F) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD203/DVD602/DVD653/ DVD703: 131mm (2 1/1/1/4 in.) (whd) DCR-DVD403/DVD93 133mm(2 1/3/1/4 in.) (whd)
Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD203/DVD602/DVD653/ DVD703: 440 g (15 oz) main unit only 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable battery pack and disc DCR-DVD403/DVDg (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 620 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP70 rechargeable battery pack and disc Supplied accessories See page 16.
Mass (Approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature Type
NP-FP70:DCR-DVD403/DVD803
Maximum output voltage Output voltage Capacity Dimensions (Approx.) DC 8.4V DC 7.2V 9.8 wh (1360 mAh) 31.8 33.3 45.0 mm (1 5/5/13/16 in.) (whd) 0C to + 40C (32F to 104F) Li-ion

AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B

Power requirements Current consumption Power consumption Output voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (Approx.) AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.35 - 0.18 A 18W DC 8.4V* 0C to + 40C (32F to 104F) -20C to + 60C (-4F to + 140F) 100 mm (2 1/1/in.) (whd) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (Approx.) 85 g (2 oz) Operating temperature Type
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Mass (Approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord
See at the label of AC adaptor for other specications.

Numeric

4ch surround recording. 66 5.1ch surround recording.. 34 CLOCK SET. 23 COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter). 59, 95 Computer.. 82 Connect TV.. 42, 78 VCR.. 78 Copyright. 4, 80, 86, 104 Counter.. 39 Fixing the exposure. 36 FLASH LEVEL. 58, 91 FLASH MODE.. 58 FLASH SET.. 58 FOCUS.. 58 Format.. 51 FULL-SPEED.. 67
A/V connecting cable.. 42, 78 A/V jack.. 42, 78 Active Interface Shoe. 81 AC Adaptor. 17 Additional recording. 50 Adjusting exposure for back light. 35 AUTO SHUTTER. 58 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shutter off ). 69

Help.. 82

DATA CODE.. 67 DATE/TIME.. 68 DC IN jack.. 17 DC plug.. 17 DEMO MODE. 64 DIGITAL ZOOM.. 60 Disc cover OPEN switch. 24 DISC REMAIN.. 68 DISC SET.. 65 Disc title.. 46, 65 DISP/BATT INFO. 21, 22, 37 Display indicators.. 39, 40 DISP OUTPUT.. 68 Dubbing.. 79 DVD menu.. 45 D.EFFECT (Digital effect).. 63

Icon. See Display indicators Index screen display button.. 39 INDOOR.. 57 InfoLITHIUM.. 107 Initialize (Reset). 37 Install. 83 Insulation sheet.. 41
Back light.. 35 Battery BATTERY INFO. 22, 37 Battery pack. 17 Remaining battery. 37 BATT release button. 18 BEACH&SKI.. 56 BEEP. 68 BLACK FADER. 63 BURST.. 61 EXP. BRKTG. 61 NORMAL. 61 B&W. 64
LANDSCAPE.. 56 LCD/VF SET.. 66 LCD BRIGHT.. 66 LCD COLOR.. 67 Lens cover.. 20, 32 LP (Long Play). 65 LUMI. KEY (luminance key). 63
EASY button. 27 Easy Handycam operation. 27 Edit.. 72 EXPOSURE. 57, 94 EXT SUR MIC.. 66
CALIBRATION.. 110 CAMERA DATA.. 67 CAMERA SET.. 56 Charging the battery. 17 Battery pack. 18 Charging time.. 18 CHG (charge) lamp. 17 Cleaning cloth. 5
Maintenance.. 109 MICREF LEVEL.. 66 Mirror mode.. 36 Movie REC MODE (Recording mode). 65 MOSAIC.. 64 MULTI-SOUND. 65
FADER.. 63, 95 FILE NO. (File number). 62 Finalize.. 44 First Step Guide. 82, 86

Index (continued)

NightShot/NightShot plus. 35 NIGHT SHOT, NIGHTSHOT PLUS. 35 NORMAL.. 61 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light).. 59 Number of still images recordable on a disc. 62
Playlist ADD.. 74 DIVIDE. 76 Erase.. 74 MOVE.. 75 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait). 56 Power cord.. 17 POWER switch.. 17 Previous/next button. 39 PROGRAM AE. 56, 94 Protect.. 4, 51 P.MENU. See Personal Menu
SETUP ROTATE. 68 Shoulder Strap.. 113 SLIDE SHOW.. 64 Software. 83 Speaker.. 37 Specications. 114 SPORTS (Sports lesson). 56 SPOTLIGHT. 56 SPOT FOCUS.. 58 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter). 56, 94 STANDARD SET. 65 STEADYSHOT.. 61 Still image IMAGE SIZE. 62 QUALITY. 62 STILL SET.. 61 Strap Belt.. 113 SUMMERTIME. 23 SUNSET&MOON.. 56 SUPER NS, SUPER NSPLUS. 59, 95 Super Nightshot/ Super Nightshot plus. 59, 95 SUR MONITOR. 66 S VIDEO cable.. 42, 78 S VIDEO jack. 42, 78
OLD MOVIE.. 64 ONE PUSH. 57 Operation conrmation beep.See BEEP Original image Delete.. 72 Divide.. 72 OUTDOOR. 57 OVERLAP.. 63
Rechargeable battery pack.See Battery Recording.. 28, 32 Recording time. 18 REC lamp.. 37, 68 REC MODE.. 65 REC START/STOP. 32 Remaining battery. 37 Remote Commander. 41 Remote sensor.. 37 RESET.. 37 Review.. 38 Review deleting.. 38
PASTEL. 64 Personal Menu.. 52, 70 Add. 70 Arrange the order.. 71 Delete.. 70 Reset.. 71 Personal Menu button.. 39 Photomovie. 76 PHOTO button. 28, 32, 41 Pickup lens.. 111 Picture Package.. 82 PICT.APPLI. (Picture Application). 63 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect).. 64 Pixela User Support Center. 86 Playback.. 29, 33

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 industrys 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 (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3048k) photography performance.
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.

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 Sonys 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.
DVD Format Video Recording2
The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldnt be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-DVD403 is the industry's first 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.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
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.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sonys Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in camera and playback modes: Sepia, Monotone, Pastel and Mosaic.
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 flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

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 viewfinder.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

Vario-Sonnar T* Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare 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 flare.

USB 2.0 Interface4

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 external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies.

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 difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorders auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.
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 definition.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.
Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sonys 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.

Picture Package Software

Easily organize still images/video content, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software.

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.
DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible2
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 finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD Player.
Sony. Engineered to be effortless.

Specifications

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)
45 450mm (4:3 Memory Mode) 37 370mm (4:3 Camera Mode) Filter Diameter: 30mm Optical Zoom: 10X Digital Zoom: 120X Carl Zeiss Lens: Yes, Vario-Sonnar T* 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) Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels LCD: 2.7" Color Hybrid Touch Panel (123K)

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; 2.04 USB Streaming: N/A LANC (Accessory) Terminal: Yes DVD Media Compatibility: DVD-R/-RW and +RW2 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

Service and Limited Warranty
1 Year Parts 90 Days Labor UPC Code: 027242670075

Optional Accessories

NP-FP70/90 High Capacity InfoLithium Batteries 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
Dimensions (WHD): x x 5 14"

(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)

Battery Life1

Battery (Fully Charged) NP-FP90 NP-FP70

Memory Mode3

Still Pictures-Fine/Standard (approx.)
Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time VF/LCD/VF+LCD LCD On/Off 125/115/110 min 225/205/190 min 190/225 min 245/400 min DVD Media -R -RW +RW 2016x1512 3.0 Megapixel 810/1750 850/1850 740/1450 640x480 VGA 5100/8100 5400/8600 2950/3800

Record Times3

Single Sided Discs
HQ (High Quality) SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play)
Up to 20 minutes Up to 30 minutes Up to 60 minutes
Results may vary depending upon conditions.
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 reflection standard of DVD-R/RW discs and /or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information. 3 Image size and file 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. 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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