Sony DCR-DVD403 Specification Guide

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.

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 finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc 

can play back in most DVD Players, computers and 

even PlayStation

®

 2 video game consoles.

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.

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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

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coating on the lens further reduces unwanted 

glare and flare.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios 

for shooting, with just the touch of a button.

Easily organize still images/video content, and 

turn them into stunning music videos using the 

supplied software.

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.

Provides a location directly on the camcorder to 

which to add optional accessories while providing 

power and two-way communication to those 

accessories.

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 modes make recording easy even when 

filming in challenging situations. Choose from 

Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, 

Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.

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.

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.

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 camcorder’s auto 

focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting 

through a window or in a crowded environment.

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. 

DCR-DVD403

Sony. Engineered to be effortless.

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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.