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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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch
recording
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: 11/24/2009
HDR- UX20
High Definition DVD Handycam ® Camcorder
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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
Microphone: Yes (Built-in Zoom)
Convenience
USB Streaming: N/A
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
Face Detection: Yes
Hybrid Plus: Yes
Quick On: Yes
Dual Record: Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Still only),
Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Image Stabilization: O.I.S.
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible: 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: 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)
Viewfinder: Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
Assignable Dial: N/A
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Light/Flash: 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 )
Power
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™Meter
System (NP- FH60)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC
Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation): 4.2W/4.4W/4.5W
(VF/LCD/VF+LCD)
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
1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
2.CamcordercaptureshighdefinitionfootageintheAVCHD ™ format.
UsingtheenclosedPCsoftware,highdefinitionfootagecanbecopied
ontoDVDmedia.However,DVDmediacontaining AVCHD footage
shouldnotbe used with DVD based playersorrecorders, as the DVD
player/recordermay failtoeject themediaand mayeraseits
contentswithout warning. DVD mediacontaining AVCHD footage
may be played on a compatible Blu - rayDisc™player/recorderor
othercompatibledevice.
3.DVDmedia/formats are not universally compatible.
4.HD viewing requires a SonyHD connector cable or HDCyber - shot
Station® cradle and HDTV. All sold separately.
5.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony usedonlyto designate that a product
containsan IEEE1394 connection.Thei.LINK connection mayvary
dependingonthe software applications, operating system and
compatiblei.LINK devices. All products with ani.LINKconnection may
notcommunicate witheachother
6.Not allproductswith USBconnectorsmay communicatewitheach
otherduetochipsetvariations.
7.Actual battery life will vary basedonproduct settings, usage patterns,
batteryandenvironmentalconditions.
8.Compatible BRAVIA® HDTVandspecial TV settings are required.
Furtherdetailsare available in the BRAVIA ® TV instruction manual.
9.8GB means 8 billion bytes. Availablestoragecapacity may vary and a
portionofthememoryisusedfordatamanagementfunctions.
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10.Requires BRAVIA Sync featureineach product. Please referto
owner'smanualto determine compatibility.
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