The Sony DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder is perfect for anyone looking to preserve their memories on DVD with less worry and greater ease. The DCR-DVD92's multi-format compatibility allows you to select from any format DVD media, so you never get stuck with the wrong disc. The powerful 20x Optical Zoom and 800x Precision Digital Zoom of the DCR-DVD92 Handycam® deliver spectacular-looking digital video and bring you closer to the action. The precision crafter Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens further ensures the enhanced, true-to-life image quality captured by the DCR-DVD92 the DVD Handycam® Camcorder engineered for great-looking digital video made simple.
The Sony DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder provides the freedom to select from various DVD media formats. Choose from either DVD-R/-RW/+RW media and record digital video on the DCR-DVD92 Handycam® for playback on most DVD players . You can also jump to your favourite scene or still picture with the DCR-DVD92's quick-access Visual Index chapter menu. Record and re-record on the same DVD-RW/+RW media with no visible picture degradation. Digital video can be captured on DVD-RW/+RW up to one thousand times, allowing you to utilize the same disc as often as you like. The Sony DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder's multi-format recording support allows you to capture vivid digital video with greater ease and flexibility.
The Sony DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder's 20x Optical Zoom lets you get as close as you need to be for the perfect picture without image degradation every time. For enhanced shooting, use the 800x Digital Zoom to capture even the most distant picture. Get closer to the action with the DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder's enhanced Optical and Digital Zoom.
Carl Zeiss® has been at the forefront of optical development for the past 150 years, and has teamed with Sony to deliver high-detail video with the Vario-Tessar® lens. The quality and precision of the Vario-Tessar® lens guarantees a crisp and crystal clear image, helping you capture all your important moments as you remember them with the Sony DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder.
The powerful optical and digital zoom of the DCR-DVD92 Handycam®, with a higher ratio than those of basic digital still cameras, lets you get even closer to the object. The added digital still function will let you capture amazing pictures as well as vivid digital video. Shoot and save spectacular digital still images directly on DVD and share them easily with friends and family.
Whether capturing a fireworks display on a summer evening or snow-covered mountains in winter, the 2.5" Hybrid LCD reproduces clear images in any kind of lighting environment. Even in direct sunlight, the Hybrid LCD provides accurate viewing while eliminating the "wash out" effect. The new line of Sony DVD Handycam® Camcorders are also the first DVD Camcorders equipped with the Touch Panel LCD feature, letting you set the correct focus and exposure with ease while shooting. Just adjust the Spot Focus and Spot Exposure levels by simply tapping the LCD screen. Find the most vivid and clearest shot every time.
The DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder also comes equipped with Sony's Super SteadyShot™ technology. Super SteadyShot™ controls and steadies a high range of shake and vibration frequencies when you zoom in on your subject from a distance, making sure your home videos come out with an advanced level of smoothness.
Capture great images almost anywhere with Sony's advanced Super NightShot® Plus infrared system and colour slow shutter. This advanced system works beyond basic infrared recording, replacing dark and green-lit images with vibrant colour while shooting video in a low-light environment. By eliminating residual images or ghost trails that can ruin your video, the Sony DCR-DVD92 Handycam® Camcorder with Super NightShot® Plus will create great looking video when recording action shots or still scenes.
Never get caught running low on power. With the optional STAMINA™ Battery Pack NP-FP90, you can capture high-quality digital video as often as you like - over 5 full hours of continuous recording. Record more of your favourite moments with the Sony DVD Handycam® powered by the long-lasting and reliable STAMINA™ Battery Pack.
Plus More Great Features: DVD Digital Video Recording 1/6" CCD Imager with 960H/Interlace/Advanced HAD™ technology, 680K Gross Pixels Visual Index uses a simple chapter menu to display your video footage and provide a quick search of your favourite scenes or still pictures without the hassle of wading through endless tape. Just choose your chapter and watch! Easy Handycam® button changes the camcorder's settings to “Auto” mode for simple operation Progressive Shutter System Spot Meter and Spot Focus Analog-Digital Signal Conversion function Intelligent Program AE (Auto Exposure) InfoLITHIUM™ battery system that indicates the power remaining in minutes and is not prone to memory effect like Ni-Cd batteries Manual Focus allows you the option of extremely accurate and detailed videos and pictures Multi-Language Operation: English, Simplified English, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish and Korean Click here for more information on Battery Life.

LENS/ZOOM

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
Zoom Key Lever
Optical Zoom/Zoom Speed:
With Lever during standby: 20x, variable (2.77-29.44 sec)
With Lever during Recording: 20x, variable (2.77-29.44 sec)
With button on LCD frame: 20x
Digital Zoom 1: 800x
Selection of Digital Zoom Ratio (2 steps): 40x/800x (Set Up)
F: 1.8 - 3.1
f (Focal distance): 2.3 - 46mm
f (35mm conversion in "MOVIE" position): 4:3 2: 44 - 880mm
f (35mm conversion in "STILL" position): 4:3: 44 - 880mm
Filter Diameter: 30mm
NightShot™ plus Switch
Super NightShot™ plus in MOVIE position only

CAMERA

Focus System: Full Range Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Panel
Spot Focus Touch Panel
Auto Focus, Double Mach AF
1/6" CCD Interlace Imager with Advanced HAD Technology, 960H
680K Gross Pixels; 340K (in "MOVIE-REC" position/in "STILL-REC" position)
Minimum Illumination: 11 Lux; with NightShot plus–0 Lux
White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-Push, One-Push Auto (Set Up)
Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/4000 sec (Colour Slow Shutter, Program AE, Super NightShot)
(Auto: 1/60-1/250 sec; Program AE: 1/60-1/4000 sec; Colour Slow Shutter: 1/4-1/250 sec; Super NightShot: 1/4-1/100 sec)
Auto Shutter (Set Up)
Colour Slow Shutter in “MOVIE” position (Touch Panel)
Program AE 3 (Set Up): Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon
14-bit DXP
Auto Non-Flicker
Exposure Control (Touch Panel): 24 Steps
Backlight Compensation (Button)
Spot Meter
Iris Control/Gain Control (Auto only/Auto only)
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Self-Timer (Set Up)
Disc Title
Fader 4 (Touch Panel): Black, White, Overlap, Wipe
Camera Noise Reduction
16:9 Wide Normal (Set Up)
Clock Setting (Set Up)
World Clock (Area or Country SET)
DST or Summer Time
Date/Time Auto Indication
SteadyShot in “MOVIE” position only (Electronic, Super SteadyShot)
SteadyShot ON/OFF (Set Up)

VIEWFINDER

Black & White Viewfinder
Size: 0.3"
123K dots
Backlight Select 5: Normal/Bright (Set Up)

AUDIO

Linear PCM Digital Stereo Playback
Dolby AC3 2ch Playback
Dolby AC3 2ch Recording
Dolby AC3 5.1ch Down Mix Playback
Dolby Digital 2ch DownMix Playback
Dolby Digital 2ch Playback
Dolby Digital 2ch Recording
Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
Built-in 2ch Stereo Electric Condenser Microphone with Auto Wind Position
Speaker
Speaker Volume Control (Touch Panel)
MIC Reference Level (Normal/Low)
Multi Sound Switch (HiFi Sound) (Bilingual Switch) (Set Up)

RECORDER/PLAYER

Format: Physical: DVD-R/-RW/+RW; Logical: DVD-Video/DVD-VR/DVD+RW Video
Visual Index
Movie Quality: HQ (Average: 9Mbps) (VBR); SP (Average: 6Mbps) (VBR); LP (Average: 3Mbps) (VBR)
Linear Time Counter
Data Code: Rec. Date/Time, Camera Information
OSD On/Off Button
OSD Output: Line Out, LCD, VF
Playlist Edit: Add, Delete, Move, Divide
Original Edit: Delete Divide
Photomovie Create
Playback Zoom 1.1-5x (Zoom Lever)
TV Type Select

AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS

Multi AV: Multi AV (Video / S Video / Audio Out)
Remote (Stereo minimini Jack)
DC IN

LCD SCREEN

Size: 2.5" (6.2cm)
Number of Pixels: 123,200 dots (560 x 220)
Hybrid LCD Monitor
LCD On/Off 6
Backlight ON/OFF button (Press & Hold)
Backlight Bright Select 7 (Set Up)
Brightness Control: +/- (Set Up)
Colour Control (Set Up)
Upside Down/Mirror
Opening Angle: 90 degrees
Turning Angles:
Counter Clockwise: 180 degrees
Clockwise: 90 degrees
For Monitoring: 0 degrees
Anti-glare Treatment
Anti-fingerprint Treatment

MULTI-LANGUAGE OPERATION

Menu/Warning Messages: English, Simplified English, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Korean
Default Language: English

OTHERS

Charge on Camcorder
Set Up: Active Menu
Start/Stop Button on LCD Frame
Zoom Button on LCD Frame
Auto Shut-Off (Set Up)
Beep Sound / On/Off (Set Up)
Warning Message
Front Tally / On/Off (Set Up)
InfoLITHIUM Battery System
Disc/Battery Remaining Indicator
REC Time Indicator
Battery Information
Demonstration Mode (Set Up)
Easy Handycam button
Weight (without tape, battery, etc.) 440g
Weight (with battery) 8
NP-FP50: 500g
NP-FP70: 540g
NP-FP90: 590g
NP-FP71: 540g
Power Consumption: VF/LCD/VF+LCD: 3.0W/3.4W/3.6W
Power Requirements: AC Adapter/Battery: 8.4V/7.2V
Dimension (WxHxD): 57x87x131mm
Accessory Shoe (Active Interface Shoe)
Calibration
Digital Picture Effects (Set Up) 9: Luminance Key*, Old Movie
Picture Effects (Set Up) 9: Mosaic*, Monotone*, Sepia*, Pastel*

STILL PICTURE

Recording Media: DVD-R/-RW/+RW
Format: Physical: DVD-R/-RW/+RW; Logical: DVD-Video/DVD-VR/DVD+RW Video
Recording Mode: Fine (1/4), Standard (1/10)
Recording Method: Progressive Shutter System / Frame REC
Image Size: 640 x 480 (VGA)
Compression: JPEG
Exif2.2
Date/Time
Continuous File Number REC
Image Delete (One/All)
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Playback Zoom 1.1-5x (Zoom Lever)
Slide Show

DISC TOOL

Format: -RW only
Finalize
Un-Finalize: -RW Video only

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

AC-L25A/B AC Adapter
NP-FP50 Rechargeable Battery Pack
Audio/Video Cable
Shoulder Strap
Wrist Strap
Lithium Clock (Installed) 
CR2025 Lithium Battery
Detachable Shoe Cover
Cleaning Cloth

REMARKS

1. Digital Zoom: The factory setting is "Off". "MOVIE" position only.
2. f (35mm Conversion) (in "CAMERA-TAPE" position): In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel read-out.
3. Program AE: "Sports Lesson" invalid in "STILL" position.
4. Fader: Not available in "STILL" position.
5. Backlight Select (EVF): Backlight brightness will automatically be set to "Bright" when connected to an AC adapter.
6. LCD On/Off: Will be turned on/off in accordance with LCD open/close.
7. Backlight Select (LCD): Backlight brightness will automatically be set to "Bright" when connected to an AC adapter.
8. Weight (with battery): Including a battery and a disc.
9. Picture Effects: Not available in "STILL" position. Options with * are available when playing back.  

OTHERS

The Sony DVD +RW 8 cm. disc will only record content when used with Sony DCR-DVD92, DCR-DVD103, DCR-DVD203, DCR-DVD403, DCR-DVD7 Handycam and later model camcorders. It cannot be played back on some Sony DVD Recorder products, including the RDR-GX300 and RDR-HX900 models as well as DVD players manufactured before 2000.
Content recorded on the new DVD +RW 8 cm. disc in 16:9 or wide-screen ratio can only be viewed in that ratio on televisions that are either wide-screen or wide-screen-ready. To properly view content recorded on this disc on 4:3 ratio TVs, the default setting on the camcorder must be preset to record in 4:3 ratio.