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REFURBISHED - HDR-UX1 AVCHD DVD Handycam Camcorder

Model number: HDR-UX1
Call all the shots as you record every moment. With the HDR-UX1 Handycam® camcorder, you can create high definition DVDs directly from your camcorder. Superb connectivity supports a variety of media formats: sharing memories has never been easier.

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Record every detail of every moment with the HDR-UX1 Handycam®. Make high definition DVDs directly from your camcorder with supported DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL media formats. Stay close to the action with the HDR-UX1 10x optical/80x digital zoom and Carl® Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens. Capture more than just video with the 4.0 megapixel still image feature and Dolby® Digital 5.1ch audio recording. Once you've recorded your footage, you can easily transfer and share with complete composite, component, USB 2.0 and HDMI™ connectivity. Capture, create, connect, and share in high definition with the HDR-UX1.

2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ 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 (3980K) photography performance.

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.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording

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.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media5

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.

USB 2.0 Interface4

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.

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.

Manual Focus

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 camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

Fader Effect(s)

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black and White.

Multi-Language Menu

Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French and Latin American Spanish.

DVD-R/-RW /+RW Compatible6

The HDR-UX1 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD Media8.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® 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 renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

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 a bird in flight.

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

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.

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.

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System1

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 exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Picture Effects

Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

DVD Format Video Recording2

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.

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 zooms.

3.5" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Hybrid Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display (211K Pixels)7

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.

Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System

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.

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.

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.

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight and Sunset & Moon.

Battery Information

At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Product Specifications

Convenience Features

  • Multiple Language Display : Yes
  • Remote Control : Yes
  • Tilting : N/A

Hardware

  • Light/Flash : Yes; Flash
  • Docking Station : N/A

Power

  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM50)
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V Battery Pack/8.4V AC Adaptor
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 5.0W/5.2W (VF/LCD)

Video

  • Format(s) Supported : 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)
  • Analog-to-Digital Converter : N/A
  • Video Recording System : MPEG4/AVC (H.264)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Audio

  • Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
  • Microphone : Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)
  • Dolby® Digital Output : N/A

Display

  • LCD Screen : 3.5" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display7
  • Viewfinder : Color, 123K Pixels (16:9)

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Multi A/V)
  • Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : N/A
  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via USB)
  • Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via USB)
  • USB Port(s) : Yes; 2.0 High Speed Compliant4
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Yes
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes
  • Headphone Jack : Yes (Stereo Mini)
  • Microphone Input : Yes (Stereo Mini)
  • S-Video Input(s) : N/A
  • S-Video Output(s) : Yes (via optional accessory)
  • Remote Jack : Yes (Stereo Mini)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 90 Day Limited Warranty

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 10 oz (740g) with supplied battery and DVD Media
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 3" x 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" (240 x 140 x 177mm)

Convenience

  • Image Stabilization : Yes (Electronic)
  • Low Light Capability : Super NightShot®
  • Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function
  • Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
  • Digital Picture Effect(s) : Luminance Key and Old Movie
  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
  • Picture Effect(s) : Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
  • Movie Mode(s) : N/A
  • Exposure : Touch Panel/Ring
  • Scene Mode(s) : Beach and Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight and Sunset & Moon
  • USB Streaming : N/A
  • PictBridge Compatible : Yes
  • Easy Operation : N/A
  • Slide Show Mode : Yes (Menu)
  • Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
  • White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push (touch panel)

General

  • Imaging Device : 1/3" 2100K Gross Pixels ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor
  • Pixel Gross : 2100K
  • Video Actual : 1076K Pixels (4:3), 1434K Pixles (16:9)
  • Still Actual : 1991K Pixels (4:3), 1493K Pixels (16:9)
  • Recording Media : 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)2,6 (sold separately)
  • Recording and Playback Times : TBD

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
  • 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
  • Digital Zoom : 80X
  • Filter Diameter : 30mm
  • Focal Distance : 5.1-51mm
  • Focus : Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One Touch
  • Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
  • Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4-1/500 (AE Mode)
  • Minimum Illumination : 5 Lux (0 lux with Super NightShot® Infrared System)
  • Optical Zoom : 10X
  • Resolution : 4MP

Software

  • Supplied Software : TBD
  • Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional

In the Box

  • Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
  • Application CD-ROM w/ Driver
  • Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L15)
  • Component Video Cable
  • USB Cable
  • InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM50)
  • A/V Cable (Stereo)

Product Profile

Support

  • Lightweight Tripod

    Lightweight Tripod

    $49.99

  • Lightweight Tripod

    Lightweight Tripod

    $34.99

  • Infrared Light

    Infrared Light

    $99.99

  • InfoLithium M Series Battery Pack

    InfoLithium M Series Battery Pack

    $149.99

  • InfoLithium H Series Battery Pack

    InfoLithium H Series Battery Pack

    $59.99

  • Handycam Audio Video Cable

    Handycam Audio Video Cable

    $19.99

  • Mini Plug to USB Cable

    Mini Plug to USB Cable

    $19.99

VIEW FOOTNOTES


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

2. 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.

3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.

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

5. 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 MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB.

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

7. Viewable area measured diagonally.

8. 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.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, ClearVid, Clear Photo, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander, SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of the Sony Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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