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Capture powerful sound and sharp images direct to DVD with the
DCR-DVD403 Handycam® camcorder. Built for serious recording, the
DCR-DVD403 comes with a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens for
creating superior quality images. Featuring high-resolution imaging
with an 3.3 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD imager, you can take not
only sharp digital video, but also detailed digital still
photographs. You can record Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel surround sound
with the built-in microphone to make watching your movies like a
visit to the theater.
Other features include built-in flash and Super NightShot® Infrared
System to help record in low light situations. See the bigger
picture with the 2.7" wide SwivelScreen™ LCD display with touch
panel capabilities. Bets of all, you capture digital videos directly
to DVD for the ultimate in recording convenience.
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. |
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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 finalizing 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 external 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. |
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Picture
Package™ Software
Easily organize still images/video content, and turn them into
stunning music videos using the supplied software. |
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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 finalize the disc (minimum
recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media
into a compatible DVD Player. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 camcorder’s auto
focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a
window or in a crowded environment. |
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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. |
