Sony Handycam HDR-UX20 User manual

HDR- UX20
High Definition DVD Handycam ® Camcorder
The HDR - UX20 delivers the ultimate in flexibility with the ability to record high definition video to DVD media, internal
flash memory, or removable Memory Stick Duo™media. The ClearVid™CMOS sensor (with Exmor™technology)
and BIONZ™image processor also lets you shoot 4 megapixel still images.
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
Flash Memory, or Memory Stick® Media
Hybrid Plus recording technology
delivers a new level of flexibility for
transferring your video footage and
digital photos from the camcorder to
compatible viewing devices. Record to
your choice of DVD media, an internal
8GB flash memory drive, or removable
Memory Stick Duo™media or Memory
Stick PRO Duo™media (sold
separately). You can even select from
various dubbing functions to easily
copy video or still images from
Memory Stick media or built in flash
memory media to DVD -- without using
a PC. Images recorded or transferred to
DVD media can then be played directly
in most DVD Players (SD), computers,
Blu-ray Disc™players, and even
PlayStation® 3 video game consoles
to share your memories with friends and
family.
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Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture still
images directly to Memory Stick Duo™
media (sold separately).
15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo LCD Plus™Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
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DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format, in both
MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD™format ,
delivers digital picture and sound
quality comparable to that of MiniDV
and High Definition, but on DVD.
Playback of these DVDs couldn't be
simpler (depending upon the playback
device used). After finalizing the disc in
the camcorder, the disc can play back
in most DVD Players (SD), computers,
Blu-ray Disc™players, and even
PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.
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DVD- R/ -RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible
Compatibility with a variety of DVD
formats allows 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 finalized
disc and insert the media into a
compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™
Player.
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Built -in zoom microphone with 5.1ch
recording
Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator,
the built -in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects in
sync with the camera's zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
Quick On
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Easy Handycam Button
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Active Interface Shoe
HDMI™Connection with BRAVIA®
Sync™ ( CEC) Technology
USB 2.0 Interface
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Last Updated: 11/13/2008
HDR- UX20
High Definition DVD Handycam ® Camcorder
1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
2.CamcordercaptureshighdefinitionfootageintheAVCHD ™ format.UsingtheenclosedPCsoftware,
highdefinitionfootage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD
footageshould not be used with DVDbasedplayers or recorders, as theDVDplayer/recorder may
failto eject the media and mayeraseits contents without warning. DVD mediacontainingAVCHD
footage may be played on a compatible Blu - rayDisc™player/recorder orothercompatible device.
3.DVDmedia/formats are not universally compatible.
4.HD viewing requires aSonyHD connector cable orHDCyber - shotStation® cradleand HDTV. All sold
separately.
5.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony usedonlyto designate that a product contains anIEEE1394connection.
Thei.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operatingsystemand
compatiblei.LINK devices. All products with ani.LINKconnection may not communicate with each
other
6.Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with eachotherdueto chipset variations.
7.Actual battery life will varybasedon product settings, usage patterns,batteryand environmental
conditions.
8.Compatible BRAVIA® HDTVandspecial TV settings are required. Further details are available in the
BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.
9.8GB means 8 billion bytes. Available storagecapacitymay vary and a portion of thememoryis used
for data management functions.
10.Requires BRAVIA Sync feature ineach product. Please refer toowner'smanual to determine
compatibility.
©2007Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.
Reproductionin whole or in part withoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo,ClearVid,
Handycam,i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM,like.no.other,Memory StickDuo,Memory StickPRO Duo, NightShot,
RemoteCommanderand SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario - Sonnarare
trademarksof Carl Zeiss.HDMI is atrademark of HDMILicensingLLC. All othertrademarks are property
oftheirrespective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non - metricweights andmeasures are
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/5" ClearVid ™CMOS
sensor (with Exmor™technology)
Pixel Gross: 2300K
Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-
R/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
Audio
Audio Format: Dolby ® Digital 5.1
Convenience
USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: O.I.S.
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-
push (touch panel)
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.
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Minimum Illumination: 5 lux(Auto Slow
Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Face Detection: Yes
Hybrid Plus: Yes
Quick On: 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
Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Dubbing Button: N/A
x.v.Color™: Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes
Video
Format(s) Supported: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264
SD: MPEG2
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Features
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB)
USB Port(s): Hi -speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
S -Video Output(s): Available via A/V Remote
(cable not included)
HDMI™Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes
Display
LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear
Photo™plus (211k pixels)
Hardware
Viewfinder: Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)
Microphone: Yes (Built-in Zoom)
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
Power
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 Term: Limited Warranty --- 1
Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
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: 1 lb 3 oz (560g) with Battery
Measurements: 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/8 inch (58
x 93 x 134mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-
L200)
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
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UPC Code: 027242727731
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