Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
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:
49 - 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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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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