From the Manufacturer Watch your home movies come to life like never before with the DCR DVD203 DVD Handycam camcorder from Sony. Enjoy the extra large 2.7 inch wide LCD screen, which swivels and adjusts to optimize the viewing angle for easy recording. Not only can you record digital video, but you can also capture quality digital still images at up to one megapixel. The DCR DVD203 is even capable of recording surround sound audio (an optional surround sound microphone is required), so you can capture big sound to match its big picture.

Fully equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens, the DCR DVD203 can capture professional quality digital video and images with enhanced color and clarity. The 12x optical zoom brings the action close with minimized distortion. The Super NightShot Plus infrared system lets you record in low light conditions. And as with all of Sony's DVD Handycam camcorders, you can conveniently record directly to DVD.^*

Features of the Sony DCR DVD203

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 being finalized in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players, computers, and even PlayStation2 video game consoles.	The Sony DCR DVD203's DVD R/ RW/+RW functions make it versatile.
12x/480x Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than with previous types of digital zooms.
1/5.5 Inch Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 1,070K Pixels Gross 1/5.5 inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image (1,000k) performance.	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.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multilayer 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.	SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality, as some other digital stabilization systems do.
InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System Charge the battery at anytime unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable lithium ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect." Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the approximate battery time remaining in minutes, either in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.	DVD R/RW and +RW Compatible The DCR DVD203 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats, allowing the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD player.
Picture Package Software Easily organize still images and video and turn them into stunning music video.	One Touch Wide Angle Shooting Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting with just the touch of a button.
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. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or for burning edited movies.	On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons For addition control of the camcorder, the fix wrap DCR DVD203 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.
The Sony DCR DVD203's 2.7 inch wide LCD with touch panel	2.7 Inch Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) The 2.7 inch 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.
Super NightShot Plus Infrared System With Sony's Super 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, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low light recording systems.	Stamina Battery Power Management System Using the optional NP FP90 InfoLithium Battery, the DCR DVD203 can continuously record for up to eight hours on a single full charge, providing extra long battery life.
Fader Effects Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, White, Overlap, and Wipe.	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.
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 in which either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's autofocus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.	Battery Information At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging or when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged in 10% increments and the recordable time left on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
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, and Sunset & Moon modes.	Easy Handycam Button Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some, 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.

Accessories Supplied with the Sony DCR DVD203

AC L25A/B AC adapter NP FP50 rechargeable battery pack RMT 835 remote commander control Audio/video cable Shoulder strap Lithium clock (installed) DVD R30 blank disc (single side DVD R disc) CR2025 lithium battery Picture package / USB driver (CD ROM for DVD camcorder) USB cable Shoe cover (detachable) Cleaning cloth

Accessories supplied with the Sony DCR DVD203

^*Note: Playback on all home DVD players, computer DVD drives, and PlayStation2 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.