Sony Handycam HDR-UX20 Specifications

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® Vario­Sonnar®

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:

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- 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
Enjoy Handycam DVD

UPC Code:

027242727731

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 bytes. Available storage capacity may vary and a
portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

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10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to
owner's manual to determine compatibility.

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