HDR-UX20

High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder
The HDR-UX20 delivers the ultimate in home video flexibility. At your choice, record stunning Full HD 1920 x 1080 video to DVD media, internal flash memory, or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media. You can also shoot high resolution 4 megapixel still images and capture realistic Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound with zoom microphone feature for videos that come to life.
1920x1080 Recording Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution. Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image. 2.3 Megapixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor (with Exmor Technology) and BIONZ Image Processor Sony's newly designed CMOS image sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 4 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible. BIONZ Image Processor The advanced Sony BIONZ Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life. Exmor Imaging Sensor Exmor technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio. Hybrid Plus Recording to DVD, Internal DVD Format Video Recording Flash Memory, or Memory Stick Media The DVD recording format, in both Hybrid Plus recording technology MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD format2 , delivers a new level of flexibility for delivers digital picture and sound transferring your video footage and quality comparable to that of MiniDV digital photos from the camcorder to and High Definition, but on DVD. compatible viewing devices. Record to Playback of these DVDs couldn't be your choice of DVD media, an internal simpler (depending upon the playback 9 flash memory drive, or removable 8GB device used). After finalizing the disc in Memory Stick Duo media or Memory the camcorder, the disc can play back Stick PRO Duo media (sold in most DVD Players (SD), computers, separately). You can even select from Blu-ray Disc players, and even various dubbing functions to easily PlayStation 3 video game consoles. copy video or still images from DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Memory Stick media or built in flash Layer) Compatible3 memory media to DVD -- without using Compatibility with a variety of DVD a PC. Images recorded or transferred to formats3 allows the ease-of-use and DVD media can then be played directly in most DVD Players (SD), computers, simplicity found in DVD media. With Blu-ray Disc players, and even DVD+RW media there is no need to PlayStation 3 video game consoles finalize the disc (minimum recording to share your memories with friends and required); simply remove the finalized family. disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc Dual Record Player. While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch images directly to Memory Stick Duo recording media (sold separately). Featuring Dolby Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses 15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom audio recording on your subjects in The optical zoom helps to bring the sync with the camera's zoom lens, action close up from far away. In helping memories ring true with clear addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds. means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than ADDITIONAL FEATURES previous types of digital zoom. Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording 2.7" Wide1 (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Quick On Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels) Dynamic Range Optimizer The 2.7" Wide1 (16:9) LCD screen Easy Handycam Button provides exceptional viewing clarity Switchable HD/SD Format Recording with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Variofor multiple viewing angles, as well as Sonnar T* Lens provides sharp, detailed images for Active Interface Shoe monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in HDMI Connection with BRAVIA 16:9 mode and composing shots even Sync (CEC) Technology easier. i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394)5 USB 2.0 Interface6

Specifications

General
Imaging Device: 1/5" ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) Pixel Gross: 2300K Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVDR/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL), internal Flash memory (8GB), Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: (Single Layer/Dual Layer) HQ+ = 15/25 min., HQ = 20/35 min., SP = 25/45 min., LP = 30/60 min. Standard Definition: (Single Layer/Dual Layer) HQ = 20/35 min., SP = 30/5 min., LP = 60/110 min. When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 55 min., HQ = up to 115 min. SP = up to 140 min., LP = up to 180 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 5 hours 25 min. When using 8GB Built-in Flash Media: High Definition: FH = up to 55 min., HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 140 min., LP = up to 180 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 325 min. Video Actual: 1120K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9) Still Actual: 1990K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9) Processor: BIONZ image processo Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Still Picture Resolution: 4 megapixel

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal: Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB & i.LINK) USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) i.LINK Interface: Yes (mini) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) Headphone Jack: N/A Microphone Input: N/A S-Video Output(s): Included in A/V Remote HDMI Connection Output(s): Yes (mini) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote Active Interface Shoe: Yes

Display

LCD Screen: 2.7" wide1 touch panel Clear Photo plus (211k pixels) Viewfinder: Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)

Hardware

Flash: Yes Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto Assignable Dial: N/A S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 49 - 735mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 - 600mm (16:9 Camera Mode) Aperture: F1.8-2.6 Exposure: Touch Panel Filter Diameter: 30mm Focal Distance: 3.1 - 46.5mm Focus: Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Optical Zoom: 15x Digital Zoom: 180x Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1 Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience

Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function. Face Detection: Yes Hybrid Plus: Yes Quick On: Yes BRAVIA Sync : Yes Dual Record: Yes

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Multiple Language Display: Yes Slide Show Mode: Yes Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Still only), Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Sepia, Pastel Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie PictBridge Compatible: Yes Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: O.I.S. Low Light Capability: S-NS White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Onepush (touch panel) Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film Roll Index: Yes Photo Capture from Movie: Yes Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Dubbing Button: N/A USB Streaming: N/A PhotoTVHD: Yes x.v.Color : Yes
Power Consumption: 4.2W/4.4W/4.5W (VF/LCD/VF+LCD) Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60) Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
1. Viewable area measured diagonally. 2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. 3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible. 4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle and HDTV. All sold separately. 5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other 6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. 8. Compatible BRAVIA HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the BRAVIA TV instruction manual. 9. 8GB means 8 billion bites. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner's manual to determine compatibility. 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Screen Images Simulated

Software

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00

Dimensions

Weight: 1lb 3oz (560g) with Battery Measurements: 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/8 inch (58x93x134mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (ACL200) InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60) Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-835) Component Video Cable Multi A/V Cable (Stereo) Application CD-ROM w/ Driver USB Cable Enjoy Handycam DVD UPC Code: 027242727731
Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards Format(s) Supported: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
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