Sony HDR-UX5 BROCHURE

HDR-

UX5

High Definition Camcorder

NEW

View every detail through a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with a 2 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor that allows you to capture still images up to 4.0 Megapixel. Images and video are recorded
directly to a 3” (8cm) DVD (sold separately) for fast and easy sharing. You can burn to DVD-R/

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RW/+RW/+R DL.

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2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor

1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and
still image performance (4.0
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing better battery
performance.

Switchable HD/SD FormatRecording

The HDR

-UX5 is capable of recording
and playing back both High Definition
(HD) and Standard Definition (SD)
video recorded on standard 3" (8cm)
DVD media.

x.v. Color

x.v.Color™ can capture or display
nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable
colors than currently possible. This
provides a more accurate and vivid
color range, for a more natural, lifelike
overall experience.

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 Definition, but on DVD. Playback
of these DVDs couldn't be simpler
(depending upon the playbackdevice
used). After finalizing 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 and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible

The HDR

-UX5 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the
easy of use and simplicity found in DVD
Media. With DVD+RW media there is not
a need to finalize the disc (minimum
recording required). Simply remove the
finalized disc and insert the media into
a compatible Blu-Ray™ Disc Player.

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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
zoom.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Sonnar® T Lens

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

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

The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
imporoved resoltuion. The 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 Record

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. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot

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

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Dual Record

While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel still image directly to
Memory Stick Duo™ media.

Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
System

Picture stabilization system that uses
motion sensors to detect and
compensate for camera "shake"
without compromising picture quality
like some other digital stabilization
systems.

Tele Macro Function

Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting
a shadow on the subject. Images shot
in the Tele Macro Mode will have the
subject properly focused with the
background unfocussed so that the
subject stands out.

Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Built-in Intelligent Flash

Super NightShot® Infrared System

Scene Selection Modes

Fader Effect(s)

Picture Effects

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Easy Handycam

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

Manual Focus

Multi-

Language Menu

Stamina® Battery Power Management
System

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Last Updated: 11/24/2009

HDR-

UX5

High Definition Camcorder

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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/3" ClearVid

™ CMOS Sensor

Pixel Gross:

2100K

Recording Media:

DVD

-R/-RW/+RW/+R DL (Dual
Layer) Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately)

Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: (Single

Layer/Dual Layer) HQ+ = up to 15/25 min., HQ = up to
20/35 min., SP = up to 25/45 min., LP = up to 30/60
min.Standard Definition: (Single Layer/Dual Layer) HQ
= up to 20/35 min., SP = up to 30/5 min., LP = up to
60/110 min.

Video Actual:

1430K Pixels (16:9), 1080K Pixels (4:3)

Still Actual:

1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3)

Audio

Recording Format:

Dolby® Digital 5.1

Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)

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 4GB media capacity; does not support
high speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s):

JPEG

Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape,

Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise &
Sunset.

Image Stabilization: Yes (Electronic)

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
Tilting:

N/A

Video

Analog

-to-

Digital Converter:

N/A

Format: AVCHD/ MPEG2 (Standard Definition) DVD-

Video/VR Mode

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal:

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Input(s):

N/A

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

Yes (via USB 2.0)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (via USB 2.0)

USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface:

N/A

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes
Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input:

N/A

Remote Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini)
S

-Video Input(s):

N/A

S

-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes

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Display

LCD Screen:

2.7" (211K Pixels)

Wide (16:9) Touch Panel -

Clear Photo LCD Plus™

Viewfinder: Wide (16:9), Color (123K Pixels)

Hardware

Docking Station:

N/A

Light/Flash: Yes

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 (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:

37mm

Focal Distance:

5.1

-51mm; Telemacro Mode -

370mm

Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode:

N/A

Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/2

- 1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)

Optical Zoom:

10X

Digital Zoom:

80X

Resolution:

2MP

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Sonnar® T

Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (0 Lux with Super

NightShot® Infrared System)

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter

System (NP-

FH60)

Power Consumption (in Operation): 4.9/5.1W (VF/LCD)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb 5 oz (600g) with disc and battery
Measurements:

3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 5 3/8" (82 x 82 x 134mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FH60)

Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-

831)

A/V Cable
Component Video Cable
USB Cable
Enjoy Handycam Video

Optional Accessories

High Grade Component Cable (VMC-FR30)
DVD Media

UPC Code:

027242701434

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

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

3. 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 MB's is: 8=7.5,
16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB,
2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB

4. Viewable area measured diagonally

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5. 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..

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

7. 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.

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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other,
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote
Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and
Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
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