Sony AC VQ800 manual

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EnglishThank you for purchasing the Sony AC adaptor/charger.

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

The AC-VQ800 AC adaptor/charger can be used as follows:

• To charge a lithium ion type battery pack. Ni-Cd/Nickel hydrogen type

batteries are not rechargeable.

The following functions are available with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack:

– Quickly charging

– Remaining charge time display

Specifications

Power requirements	100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	25 W
	Charge mode:
	35 VA (100 V AC), 50 VA (240 V AC)
	Operating mode:
	40 VA (100 V AC), 50 VA (240 V AC)
Output voltage	DC OUT:

Charging time

The following table shows the charging time for the battery pack which is discharged completely.

Battery pack	Charging time	Battery pack	Charging time
(InfoLITHIUM L series)		(InfoLITHIUM M series)
NP-F550	115 (55)	NP-FM50	105 (45)

To Operate Video Equipment

See illustration C.

Use the nearest wall outlet in case a problem occurs and you need to unplug this unit.

Use the supplied DK-415 or DK-215 connecting cord.

For details of the connection, refer to the instruction manual of the video equipment.

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

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• To enable the power supply to the video equipment with the house

current, connection cords are included with this unit.

What is the “InfoLITHIUM”

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video

equipment having the mark.

	8.4 V, 2.0 A in operating mode
	Battery charge terminal:
	8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode
Application	Sony battery pack NP-FM50/FM70/FM90/
	F530/F550/F730/F750/F930/F950
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature	–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions	Approx. 136 × 48 × 90 mm (w/h/d)
	(51/3 × 1 10/16 × 3 1/2 inches)

NP-F750	170 (110)	NP-FM70	150 (90)
NP-F950	225 (165)	NP-FM90	195 (135)

• Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully (Full charge).

• Approximate minutes in parentheses indicate the time when you charge

normally (Normal charge).

• To ascertain the battery life, refer to the instruction manual of the video

equipment which you use.

1	Set the mode change switch to VTR/CAMERA.
2	Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
3	Connect the connecting cord A to the DC OUT connector of this
	unit.
4	Connect the connecting cord to the video equipment.
	When using the connecting cord DK-415

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Sony Corporation © 1999 Printed in Japan

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. AC-VQ800 Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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9	WARNING		VTR/CAMERA
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	NORMAL FULL	h	m
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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Notes on Use

About the AC power cord plug

The AC-VQ800 comes in two models, differentiated by the shape of the AC power cord plug.

Model	Shape of the plug
Model for USA/Canada	Polarized
Model for other countries	Non polarized

•The model for USA and Canada: One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

About the remaining battery time

While charging the battery pack, this unit will show the remaining battery time with your video equipment, etc. on the following conditions.

•Using the InfoLITHIUM battery pack•Using the video equipment having the markMake sure that you use the battery pack having the mark.

	including projecting parts
Mass	Approx. 250 g (8.8oz)
Supplied accessories	Connecting cord DK-415 (1), DK-215 (1),
	AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

Wall outletAC-VQ800AC plug adaptor

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.

Identifying the parts

See illustration A.1Terminal shutter (InfoLITHIUM L series)2 Terminal shutter (InfoLITHIUM M series)3 DC OUT connector4 CHARGE lamp5 Mode change switch6 DISPLAY CHANGE button7 Display windowDisplay window

8 InfoLITHIUM indicator

9 WARNING indicator

0 TIME TO CHG (charge) indicator

qa Time indicator

qs BATTERY LIFE (battery remaining time) indicator

qd VTR/CAMERA indicator

• The charging time may differ depending on the condition of the battery

pack or the temperature of the environment.

Notes

•When the mode change switch is set to VTR/CAMERA during charging, charging stops.

•If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is correctly attached to the AC adaptor/charger. If it is not attached it will not be charged.

When the CHARGE lamp flashes

If a problem occurs during charging, the CHARGE lamp flashes and WARNING appears on the display.

Check through the following chart.

Remove the battery pack from this unit, then install the same battery pack again.

If the CHARGE lamp flashes	If the CHARGE lamp lights and
again:	does not flash again:
Install another battery pack.	If the CHARGE lamp goes out
	because the charging time has
	passed, there is no problem.

If the CHARGE lamp flashes	If the CHARGE lamp lights and
again:	does not flash again:
The problem is with this unit.	If the CHARGE lamp goes out
	because the charging time has
	passed, the problem is with the
	battery pack first installed.

Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem.

To remove the battery pack

NP-F550, etc. B 1

(DCR-TRV9, etc.) (ill.C-1)

While pressing the connecting plate B , slide it down.

To remove the connecting plate, slide it up while pressing the battery

release lever C.

When using the connecting cord DK-215

(DCR-TRV10, etc.) (ill.C-2)

Open the cover, and insert the connecting plug D.

To remove the connecting plug, pull it out.

Notes

•If you set the mode change switch to CHARGE while operating the video equipment, the power supply to the video equipment stops.

•You cannot charge the battery pack attached to this unit while supplying the power to the video equipment.

•Keep this unit away from the video equipment if the picture is disturbed.

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Consult the operating instructions supplied with your video equipment if it is applied to InfoLITHIUM.

Though the following models are applied to InfoLITHIUM, the remaining battery time is not displayed on this unit.

DCR- SC100/SC100E/TRV7/TRV7E

qf Full charge indicator

qg Remaining battery indicator

To Charge the Battery Pack

(ill. - )

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, then lift it straight out.

NP-FM50, etc. (ill. B-2)

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, then lift it straight out.

To Check Charging

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The Graphical Symbols with Supplemental Marking is located on the bottom of the unit.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuseapproved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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CCD- TR555/TR555E/TR610E/TR710/TR710E/TR760E/TR790E/TR810E/ TR820E/TR825E/TR910/TR910E/TR920E/TR930/TR1100E/ TR2200E/TR2300/TR2300E/TR3100E/TR3300/TR3300E/TR3400/ TRV31/TRV31E/TRV41/TRV41E/TRV51/TRV51E/TRV54E/ TRV56E/TRV61E/TRV62/TRV64E/TRV72/TRV81/TRV81E/ TRV82/TRV91E/TRV94/TRV94E/TRV101/TRV101E/ SC55/SC55E/SC65/SC65E

GV-A500/A500E

If you use the video equipment having the mark, the remaining battery time display of the battery pack being charged corresponds to the video equipment

having the mark which is last attached to the battery pack.

Charging

Use only a lithium ion type battery pack. This unit cannot be used to charge a Ni-Cd/Nickel hydrogen type battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack firmly.•Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.Charging temperature

The temperature range for charging is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). However, to provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

Others

•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom.

•The negligible amount of electric current will flow into the AC adaptor/ charger as long as the AC adaptor/charger is plugged into the wall outlet.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it will not be used for extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if it has been dropped or damaged.

•Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the unit or connecting plate. If it does, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep the metal contacts clean.•Do not disassemble or convert the unit.•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.•While the unit is in use, it gets warm. But this is normal.•Keep the unit away from AM receivers, because it will disturb AM reception.•Do not place the unit in a location where it is:—Extremely hot or cold—Dusty or dirty—Very humid—Vibrating

If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

See illustration B.1Set the mode change switch to CHARGE.2Connect the power cord to this unit.3Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.The beep sounds and the display window lights up.4Install the battery pack.

Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator becomes and the CHARGE lamp lights up, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery slightly longer than “normal charge”, leave the battery pack attached until the CHARGE lamp goes out.

Remove the battery pack when required. It can be used even if the charging is not completed.

Remaining battery indicator

Normal charge Full charge

To Install the battery pack

InfoLITHIUM L series (NP-F550, etc.) (ill. B-1)

1Place the battery pack on this unit with the b mark facing the terminal shutter (L series).

2Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Press the battery pack until the terminal shutter enters completely into this unit.

InfoLITHIUM M series (NP-FM50, etc.) (ill. B-2)

1Place the battery pack on this unit with the B mark facing the terminal shutter (M series).

2Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Press the battery pack until the terminal shutter lifts completely.Note

When you install the battery pack, be sure to not strike it to the terminal of the AC adaptor/charger.

While charging, you can check the charging time on the display. After starting charging in a minute, BATTERY LIFE lights up on the display.

Press DISPLAY CHANGE while charging.Each time you press DISPLAY CHANGE, the display changes as follows.

	BATTERY LIFE			The remaining battery time
				when the battery pack being
			m	charged is attached to your
				InfoLITHIUM video equipment
		DISPLAY		The time is not displayed when the
		CHANGE		remaining battery time is less than 5
				minutes.
				The remaining time until normal
TIME TO CHG				charge is completed
NORMAL			m
		DISPLAY
		CHANGE
				The remaining time until full
TIME TO CHG				charge is completed
FULL		h	m

DISPLAY

CHANGE

Notes

•The time display shows the approximate time when charging at 10°C - 30°C. The time display may differ from the actual charging time depending on using conditions and circumstances.

•The time display may show “– – – –” in the following cases. However, the unit is not malfunctioning.

–The remaining battery time is less than 5 minutes.

–There is a difference between the displayed time and actual charging time. Even if this happens, continue charging.

•Full charge requires about 1 hour after normal charge is completed. If you remove the battery pack between normal charge and full charge, the charging time may not be displayed properly in the next charging.

•If the charging time is not displayed properly, fully charge the battery pack. The charging time will be displayed properly.

•When you attach a fully charged battery pack to this unit, “TIME TO CHG FULL 1h” may appear on the display. However, this is not a malfunction.

•The remaining battery time may not be displayed depending on using conditions and circumstances of your video camera recorder and of the battery. See “About the remaining time” for more details.

•You may wait for a while after pressing DISPLAY CHANGE until the display shows the time indication.

•To display the remaining battery time of a new battery, attach it to your video camera recorder and use it for about 20 seconds. Then, charge the battery with this unit.