Sony HDR-UX1 Specification Guide
HDR-UX1
High Definition
Create high-definition DVDs directly from your camcorder with the HDR-UX1 Handycam®. You call all the shots with DVD-R/-RW/+RW
and +R DL media formats supported. Record every detail of every moment with the 10x Optical/80x Digital Zoom and Carl® Zeiss
Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens.
and +R DL media formats supported. Record every detail of every moment with the 10x Optical/80x Digital Zoom and Carl® Zeiss
Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens.
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New
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor
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
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
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),
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.
and even PlayStation® 3 video
game consoles.
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DVD-R/-RW /+RW Compatible
The HDR-UX1 is compatible with a
The HDR-UX1 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the
ease of use and simplicity found in
DVD Media .
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.
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
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.
distortion than previous types of
digital zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
Vario-Sonnar® 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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 two-way communication
with those accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add
optional accessories while providing
power and two-way 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.
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
Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
Meter System
Charge the battery at anytime because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "Memory Effect". Sony's
Ion batteries are not subjected to a life
shortening "Memory Effect". Sony's
exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays
the battery time remaining in minutes, in
either the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
the battery time remaining in minutes, in
either the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
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Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the
Allows the user to manually adjust the
focus of the camcorder usingthe touch
panel. Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in difficult
situations where either the environment
or the subject does not allow the
panel. Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in difficult
situations where either the environment
or the subject does not allow the
camcorder's auto focus to perform
optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.
optimally, such as when shooting
through a window or in a crowded
environment.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effect(s)
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Multi-Language Menu