Sony HDR-UX1 Technical Manual

 

HDR-UX1

 

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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.

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, Blu-

Ray Disc™  players and even 

PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.

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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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Using DVD+R Dual Layer (DL) media you 

can now record up to 60 minutes of High 

Definition (1080i) content.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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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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.

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 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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With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily 

switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios 

for recording.

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.

Provides a location directly on the 

camcorder to which one may add optional 

accessories while providing power and two-

way communication with those accessories.

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.

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