Sony Handycam HDR-UX5 User manual

HDR-UX5
HighDefinition
NEW
Record 1080i high - definition video directly to a 3" (8cm) DVD (sold separately). The HDR - UX5 supports DVD - R/ -
RW/+RW/+R DL (Dual Layer) media formats. Capture every second with 10x optical/80x digital zoom and in
5.1ch surround sound. You can even create still images up to 4.0 Megapixel.
Step - up
2.1Megapixel(Gross)ClearVid™CMOS
Sensor
1/3"ClearVidCMOSSensorprovides
stunningdetailandclaritywithexceptional
video(1080linesofresolution -HDModeor
530linesofhorizontalresolution -SD
Mode)andstillimageperformance(4.0
Megapixel).UnliketraditionalCCDImagers,
CMOSSensorsrequirelesspower,providing
betterbatteryperformance.
SwitchableHD/SDFormatRecording
TheHDR-UX5iscapableofrecordingand
playingbackbothHighDefinition(HD)and
StandardDefinition(SD)videorecordedon
standard3"(8cm)DVDmedia.
x.v.Color
x.v.Colorcancaptureordisplaynearlytwice
asmany(1.8x)viewablecolorsthan
currentlypossible.Thisprovidesamore
accurateandvividcolorrange,foramore
natural,lifelikeoverallexperience.
DVDFormatVideoRecording
TheDVDrecordingformat,inbothMPEG2
(SD)andAVCHD deliversdigitalpicture
andsoundqualitycomparabletothatof
MiniDVandHighDefinition,butonDVD.
PlaybackoftheseDVDscouldn'tbesimpler
(dependingupontheplayback
deviceused).Afterfinalizingthediscinthe
camcorder,thedisccanplaybackinmost
DVDPlayers(SD),computers,Blu-RayDisc ™
playersandevenPlayStation®3video
gameconsoles.
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7
DVD-R/-RW/+RWand+RDL(DualLayer)
Compatible
TheHDR-UX5iscompatiblewithavarietyof
DVDformatsallowingtheeasyofuseand
simplicityfoundinDVDMedia.With
DVD+RWmediathereisnotaneedto
finalizethedisc(minimumrecording
required).Simplyremovethefinalizeddisc
andinsertthemediaintoacompatibleBlu-
Ray ™ DiscPlayer.
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10XOptical/80XDigitalZoom
Theopticalzoomhelpstobringtheaction
closeupfromfaraway.Inaddition,the
DigitalZoomInterpolationmeansthat
extremedigitalzoomingisclearer,withless
distortionthanprevioustypesofdigital
zoom.
ProfessionalQualityCarlZeiss®Vario-
Sonnar®T*Lens
CarlZeisslenseshaveanadvancedoptical
multi-layercoatingthatofferslessglare
andflarewithincreasedcontrast.This
resultsinvividimagebrilliance,true-to-life
colorsaturationandperfectgrenditionsof
subtletones.TheadditionalT*coatingon
thelensfurtherreducesunwantedglare
andflare.
2.7"Wide(16:9)HybridTouchPanelClear
Photoplus™LCDDisplay(211KPixels)
The2.7"Wide(16:9)LCDscreenprovides
excellentviewingclaritywithimporoved
resoltuion.The211KpixelLCDscreen
rotatesupto270degreesformultiple
viewinganglesprovidingsharp,detailed
imagesformonitoringorplayback,andthe
widescreenformatmakesshootingin16:9
modeandcomposingshotseveneasier.
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SmoothSlowRecord
Byincreasingtherecordratefrom60fields
persecond(fps)to240fpsfor3seconds
allowingyoutocapture3secondsoffast
motionandplaythevideobackin12
seconds.Thisisgreatforanalyzingagolf
swingoraviewingabirdinflight.In
addition,recordanaudiotracktonarrate
whatisbeingseeninthevideo.
MemoryStickDuo™MediaSlot
Capturestillimagesupto2304x1728
resolution,directlyontoMemoryStick
Duo ™ MediaforeasytrasfertoPCsfor
emailing,printingorshairingwithother
compatibleMemoryStick®mediadevices.
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DualRecord
WhilerecordingvideoinHighDefinition
youhavetheabilitytocapturea2.3
MegapixelstillimagedirectlytoMemory
StickDuo ™ media.
SuperSteadyShot®ImageStabilization
System
Picturestabilizationsystemthatuses
motionsensorstodetectandcompensate
forcamera"shake"withoutcompromising
picturequalitylikesomeotherdigital
stabilizationsystems.
TeleMacroFunction
Usefulforshootingcloseupshots,but
withouthavingthecamcordercastinga
shadowonthesubject.Imagesshotinthe
TeleMacroModewillhavethesubject
properlyfocusedwiththebackground
unfocussedsothatthesubjectstandsout.
ActiveInterfaceShoe
Providesalocationdirectlyonthe
camcorderonwhichtoaddoptional
accessorieswhileprovidingpowerandtwo-
waycommunicationtothoseaccessories.
ADDITIONALFEATURES
Built-inIntelligentFlash
SuperNightShot®InfraredSystem
SceneSelectionModes
FaderEffects
PictureEffects
InfoLithium®BatterywithAccuPower ™
MeterSystem
OneTouchWideAngleShooting
EasyHandycam
OnScreenZoomandRecordButtons
ManualFocus
Multi-LanguageMenu
Stamina®BatteryPowerManagement
System

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LastUpdated:04/03/2007
HDR-UX5
HighDefinition
1.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usagepatternsandenvironmentalconditions.
DesignedforusewithcompatibleSonyInfoLithium®batteries.
2.NotallproductswithUSB2.0connectormaycommunicatewitheachotherduetochipsetvariations.
3.AvailablestoragecapacityofMemoryStickandMemoryStickPROmediamayvary.Aportionofthe
memoryisusedfordatamanagementfunctions.ActualavailablememoryinMB'sis:8=7.5,16=15,
32=30,64=61,128=123,256=220,512=460,1GB=940MB,2GB=1.85GB,4GB=3.66GB
4.Viewableareameasureddiagonally
5.PlaybackonallhomeDVDplayers,computers,DVDdrives,Blu - RayDrives,PlayStation®2 and
PlayStation3consolescannotbeguaranteed.Someplayersdrives,andvideogameconsoleslackthe
abilitytoreadduetotheopticalreflectionstandardofDVD - R/RWdisksand/orduetoencoding
incompatibilities.Refertothespecificationsofyourplaybackequipmentforadditionalcompatibility
information..
6.UseofSonyDVD - R/ - RW/RW/RDLMediarecommended.Forthirdpartymedia,confirmcompatibilitywith
manufacturer.
7.ThiscamcordercaptureshighdefinitionfootageintheAVCHDformat.UsingtheenclosedPCsoftware,
highdefinitionfootagecanbecopiedontoDVDmedia.However,DVDmediacontainingAVCHDfootage
shouldnotbeusedwithDVDbasedplayersorrecorders,astheDVDplayer/recordermayfailtoeject
themediaandmayeraseitscontentswithoutwarning.DVDmediacontainingAVCHDfootagemaybe
playedonacompatibleBlu - rayDisc ™player/recorderorothercompatibledevice.
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Reproductioninwholeorinpartwithoutwrittenpermissionisprohibited.Sony,ClearPhoto,ClearVid,
Handycam,i.LINK,InfoLithium,like.no.other,MemoryStickDuo,MemoryStickPRODuo,NightShot,Remote
CommanderandSteadyShotaretrademarksofSony.CarlZeissandVario - SonnararetrademarksofCarl
Zeiss.HDMIisatrademarkofHDMILicensingLLC.Allothertrademarksarepropertyoftheirrespective
owners.
Featuresandspecificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Non - metricweightsandmeasuresare
approximateandmayvary.
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Specifications
General
ImagingDevice: 1/3"2100KGrossPixelsClearVid ™
CMOSSensor
PixelGross: 2100K
RecordingMedia: DVD -R/-RW/+RW/+RDL(Dual
Layer) MemoryStickDuo ™ Media,MemoryStick
PRODuo ™ Media
RecordingandPlaybackTimes: HighDefinition:
(SingleLayer/DualLayer)HQ+=15/25min.,HQ=
20/35min.,SP=25/45min.,LP=30/60min.
StandardDefinition:(SingleLayer/DualLayer)HQ=
20/35min.,SP=30/5min.,LP=60/110min.
VideoActual: 1430KPixels(16:9),1080KPixels(4:3)
StillActual: 1490KPixels(16:9),1990KPixels(4:3)
Audio
RecordingFormat: Dolby ® Digital5.1
Convenience
USBStreaming: N/A
SteadyShot ® ImageStabilization: Yes(Super;
Electronic)
AccessoryShoe: Yes,ActiveInterfaceShoe
WhiteBalance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/OnePush
MemoryStickPRO ™ MediaCompatibility: Testedto
supportupto4GBmediacapacity;doesnotsupport
highspeedtransferfunction;doesnotsupport
AccessControlsecurityfunction.
StillImageMode(s): JPEG
MinimumIllumination: 2Lux(0LuxwithSuper
NightShot ® InfraredSystem)
LowLightCapability: SuperNightShot ® system
ConvenienceFeatures
EasyOperation: Yes
FaderEffects: Black,White
MultipleLanguage Display: Yes
SlideShowMode: Yes
Titling: N/A
Light/Flash:Yes
SceneMode(s): Beach,Candle,Fireworks,Landscape,
Portrait,SportsLesson,Spotlight,andSunrise&
Sunset.
PictureEffect(s): Monotone,Pastel,Sepia
DigitalPicture Effect(s): OldMovie
PictBridgeCompatible: Yes
InputsandOutputs
LANCTerminal: N/A
AnalogAudio/VideoInput(s): N/A
AnalogAudio/VideoOutput(s): Yes(MultiA/V)
DigitalAudio/VideoInput(s): Yes(viaUSB2.0)
DigitalAudio/VideoOutput(s): Yes(viaUSB2.0)
USBPort(s): 2.0HighSpeed
ComponentVideo(Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes
HeadphoneJack: N/A
MicrophoneInput: N/A
RemoteJack: Yes(StereoMini)
S -VideoInput(s): N/A
S -VideoOutput(s): Yes(viaoptionalaccessory)
HDMI ™ConnectionOutput(s): Yes
Hardware
LCD: 2.7"(211KPixels)Wide(16:9)TouchPanelClear
Photo ™ plusLCDDisplay
2,6
2
2
4
LensType: CarlZeiss ® Vario - Sonnar ® T*
Viewfinder: Wide(16:9),Color(123KPixels)
DockingStation: N/A
Microphone: Yes(Built - in;Stereo)
Optics/Lens
35mmEquivalent: 41.3- 485mm(16:9CameraMode),
50.5- 594mm(4:3CameraMode),40.4 - 404mm(16:9
MemoryMode),37 - 370mm(4:3MemoryMode)
Aperture: f1.8 - 2.9
Exposure: TouchPanel(24steps)
FilterDiameter: 37mm
FocalDistance: 5.1 - 51mm;TelemacroMode -370mm
Focus: FullRangeAuto/Manual(Touch Panel)
ProgressiveShutterMode: N/A
ShutterSpeed: Auto,1/2 - 1/500(SceneSelection
Mode)
OpticalZoom: 10X
DigitalZoom: 80X
Resolution: 2MP
Power
PowerConsumption: 4.9/5.1W(VF/LCD)
BatteryType: InfoLithium ® withAccuPower ™ Meter
System(NP - FH60)
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
LimitedWarranty: 1YearParts;90DaysLabor
Software
SuppliedSoftware: PictureMotionBrowserver.2.0
Video
Analog- to - DigitalConverter: N/A
Format(s)Supported: AVCHD/MPEG2(Standard
Definition)DVD - Video/VRMode
Dimensions
Weight: 1lb.5oz.(600g) withdiscandbattery
Measurements:31/4"x31/4"x53/8"(82x82x
134mmn)
SuppliedAccessories
PowerAdaptor/In CameraCharger(AC - L200)
InfoLithium ® RechargeableBattery(NP - FH60)
WirelessRemoteCommander ® RemoteControl(RMT -
831)
A/VCable
ComponentVideoCable
USBCable
EnjoyHandycamVideo
OptionalAccessories
HighGradeComponentCable(VMC -FR30)
DVDMedia
UPCCode: 027242701434