Sony Handycam HDR-UX1 Specifications

HDR-UX1

High Definition

Record in high-definition and standard definition video directly to a DVD with the HDR-UX1 camcorder.
Supporting a variety of DVD formats (-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL), you can easily and quickly record and share your
videos and still images.

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New

2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor

1/3" ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K
(effective) pixels provides stunning detail
and clarity with exceptional video (up to
1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD;
530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD)
and still image performance. The
Megapixel technology enhances your
digital videos and digital still (3980K)
photography performance.

DVD Format Video Recording

The DVD recording format, in both
MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD delivers digital
picture and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV and High Defitition, but on
DVD. Playback of these DVDs couldn't be
simpler (depending upon the playback
device used). Afterfinalizing the disc in
the camcorder, the disc can play back in
most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu­Ray Disc™ players and even
PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.

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DVD-R/-RW /+RW Compatible

The HDR-UX1 is compatible with a variety
of DVD formats allowing the ease of use
and simplicity found in DVD Media

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DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible

Using DVD+R Dual Layer (DL) media you
can now record up to 60 minutes of High
Definition (1080i) content.

10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In addition,
the Digital Zoom interpolation means
that extreme digital zooming is clearer,
with less distortion than previous types
of digital zooms.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Sonnar® T* Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating for increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
The additional T coating on the lens
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording

The HDR-UX1 will record in Dolby Digital

5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.

3.5" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Hybrid Clear
Photo™ LCD plus Display (211K Pixels)

The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.

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Smooth Slow Recording

By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media

Capture still images up to 2304x1728
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

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Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System

An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot®
system that controls an even higher range
of shake and vibration frequencies, to
achieve an even higher level of smoothness
without degradation of video like some
other image stabilization systems.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

For additional control of the camcorder, the
HDR-UX1 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This
allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.

USB 2.0 Interface

USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to
the computer for fast transfer of video and
still images to your computer for editing.
The camcorder can also be used as an
external DVD burner, convenient for
making copies of your DVDs or burning
edited movies.

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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily
switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
for recording.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.

Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add optional
accessories while providing power and two­way communication with those accessories.

Super NightShot® Infrared System

With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you
can capture natural looking video, even
when shooting in low light. Record subjects
up to 20 feet away using the built-in
infrared system.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

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Manual Focus

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Picture Effects

Fader Effects

Battery Information

Easy Handycam Button

Multi-Language Menu

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Last Updated: 10/10/2006

HDR-UX1

High Definition

1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.

2. Playback on all home DVD players, computers, DVD drives, Blu-Ray Drives, PlayStation® 2 and
Playstation 3 consoles cannot be guaranteed. Some players drives, and video game consoles lack the
ability to read due to the optical reflection standard of DVD-R/RW disks and/or due to encoding
incompatibilities. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility
information.

3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.

4. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

5. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the
memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30,
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB.

6.Use of Sony DVD-R/-RW/ RW and R DL Media recommended. For third party media, confirm compatibility
with manufacturer.

7. Viewable area measured diagonally.

8. This 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.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, ClearVid, Clear Photo, Handycam, InfoLithium, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick
logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander, SteadyShot and
SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of the Sony Corporation
and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss.
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property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 1/3" 2100K Gross Pixels

ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor

Pixel Gross: 2100K
Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-

R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)

Recording and Playback Times:

TBD

Video Actual: 1076K Pixels (4:3), 1434K

Pixles (16:9)

Still Actual: 1991K Pixels (4:3), 1493K Pixels

(16:9)

Audio

Dolby® Digital Output: N/A
Recording System: Dolby® Digital 5.1

Convenience

USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes

(Super; Electronic)

Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-

Push,

Outdoor

Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:

Tested to support up to 2GB 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 (0 lux with

Super NightShot® Infrared System)

Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi

A/V)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB)
USB Port(s): Yes; 2.0 High Speed Compliant
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Microphone Input: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Remote Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini)
S-Video Input(s): N/A
S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional

accessory)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes

Hardware

LCD: 3.5" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Hybrid

Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD plus
Display

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar®

T*

Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels (16:9)
Docking Station: N/A
Microphone: Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 41.3-485mm (16:9

Camera Mode), 50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera
Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9 Memory Mode),
37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture: f1.8-2.9
Exposure: Touch Panel/Ring
Filter Diameter: 30mm
Focal Distance: 5.1-51mm
Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One

Touch

2,6 4 7

Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/500 (AE Mode)
Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 80X
Resolution: 4MP

Power

Power Consumption: 5.0W/5.2W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLithium® with

AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM50)

Power Requirements: 7.2V Battery

Pack/8.4V AC Adaptor

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®

Windows

® 2000 Professional,

XP Home, XP Professional

Supplied Software:

TBD

Video

Video Recording System: MPEG4/AVC

(H.264)

Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA

standards

Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A
Format(s) Supported: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-

R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb, 10oz (740g) with supplied

battery and DVD Media

Measurements: 3" x 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" (240 x 140

x 177mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L15)

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FM50)

Remote Commander® Remote Control

(RMT-835)

Component Video Cable
A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
USB Cable

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable InfoLithium® Batteries (NP-

QM71/QM91D)

Travel Charger (BCT-TRM)
Carrying Case (LCS-HCF)
Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)
High Grade Component Cables (VMC-30VC)
Remote Control Tripod (VCT-D680RM)
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0730X)
High Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2030)
Polarized Filter Kit (VF-30CPKXS)
Filter Kit (VF-R30NKX)

UPC Code: 027242698918