Ni-MH Battery Charger
For NH-AA (up to 2500 mAh)
Operating Instructions
Manual de Instrucciones
Mode d’emploi
Sony Ni-MH Battery Charger
You have just purchased the Ni-MH battery charger that will provide your batteries with outstanding power and performance for your electronic devices. SonyÕs Ni-MH Battery Charger has following features;
¥Can charge up to 4AA 2500 mAh Ni-MH batteries in 15 minutes.
¥Automatic charge cut-off
1:Voltage monitoring function
2:Safety timer
3:Temperature monitoring function
4:Alkaline battery detection
Please read this instruction manual carefully before use
The Sony Ni-MH Battery Charger should be used only with Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MH batteries that are marked Òrechargeable.Ó
3The batteries are now ready for use. Disconnect AC adapter from the AC outlet and remove the batteries from the charger.
Notes
¥If the LED indicator continuously flashes on and off during the charging process or does not turn on, please refer to the troubleshooting chart.
¥The fan will operate while charging and will stop some time after charging.
¥The batteries should be fully discharged before they are recharged.
¥The batteries must be inserted before the charger is plugged into the AC outlet.
¥The batteries should never be stored in the charger when not being charged.
CAUTION
¥The battery charger is for indoor use only. Never expose the charger to rain or snow.
¥The charger should be disconnected from the outlet when the charging process is complete or when the charger is not in use.
¥Do not drop, place heavy weight on, or allow strong impact to the charger.
¥Do not disassemble or reassemble the charger.
¥Children should only use the charger under adult supervision.
¥Operating Temperature: 32¡F - 95¡F (0¡C - 35¡C). To optimize charging capacity, charge the batteries in temperatures between 50¡F - 86¡F (10¡C - 30¡C).
¥Do not expose the charger to direct sunlight. Keep away from high temperatures.
For USA and Canada only
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
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Parts (A)
1 LED indicator
2Compartment
3 Vent
4 AC Adapter
How to insert and charge the rechargeable batteries (B)
1Insert the Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries into the charger, ensuring proper alignment of the + and Ð terminals.
Any combination of AA and AAA rechargeable batteries is possible.
AA: 1 - 4 batteries AAA: 1 - 4 batteries
2Once the batteries have been properly inserted, plug the end of the power cord into the charger and connect the AC adapter into the proper AC outlet (standard 100 - 120 V).
The Orange LED indicator will light up to signal that the charging process has begun. The Orange LED indicator will turn off in 15 minutes.
Please refer to the chart for charging time.
Charging Time
| Battery Type | 1 Ð 4 batteries |
| | | |
| | NH-AA | Approx. 15 min. |
| | (2500 mAh) |
| | |
| | | |
| | NH-AA | |
| Nickel-Metal | (2300 mAh) | Approx. 25 min. |
| | |
| Hydride Battery | NH-AA |
| |
| | (2100 mAh) | In order to fully charge 2300 mAh, |
| | |
| | NH-AAA |
| | 2100 mAh, 900 mAh or 800 mAh Ni-MH |
| | (900 mAh) | batteries, they should remain in the |
| | | charger for approximately 10 minutes |
| | NH-AAA |
| | after the LED indicator has turned off. |
| | (800 mAh) | |
The above charging time is an approximation based on 68¡F (20¡C) temperature. Charging time will vary depending on the charging conditions and remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery.
Troubleshooting
| LED | Possible Cause | Solution |
| Indicator |
| | |
| Blinking | Life of rechargeable battery | Insert new rechargeable |
| | has expired. | battery. |
| | | |
| | Charging incorrect types of | Charge only Ni-MH |
| | batteries. | rechargeable batteries. |
| Does | Rechargeable battery is not | Insert Ni-MH rechargeable |
| not | inserted properly. | battery properly. Align + and |
| turn on | | Ð terminals. |
| | Contact surface of rechargeable | Clean the + and Ð terminal of the |
| | battery may not be clean. | rechargeable battery and charger. |
| | | Unplug from the AC outlet |
| | | first. |
| | | |
| | Contact surface of the plug | Clean the plug. |
| | may not be good. | Try another AC outlet. |
| | |
| | | |
Contact your Sony Service Representative in case you have further questions.
WARNING
¥Use only 100 - 120 V AC outlet.
¥Do not charge fully charged batteries.
¥Do not cover the vent. Do not insert any metal objects (e.g. hair-pins, keys, etc.) into the vent.
¥Use only AA or AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
¥Never charge other types of batteries, such as Alkaline or Carbon Zinc as this may cause them to become hot, leak or rupture, causing personal injury or property damage.
¥The charger, AC adapter and batteries may become hot when charging. Use caution when handling.
¥Use charger properly to avoid electric shock.
¥Do not use liquid or detergent to clean the plug or the + and Ð terminals.
Instructions for the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
The batteries included are not charged. It is necessary to charge the batteries before using them for the first time. The contact surface of the batteries and the charger must always be kept clean.
¥Do not expose the batteries to water.
¥Do not heat the batteries or dispose of them in fire.
¥Do not tear off the jacket label.
¥Do not disassemble or reassemble the batteries.
¥Do not short-circuit the batteries. To avoid short-circuiting, keep the batteries away from all metal objects (e.g. coins, hair-pins, keys, etc.)
If the batteries are stored without use, either partially charged or fully discharged for 6 months or longer, they may require several cycles of charging and discharging in order to attain their original charge capacity.
Specifications
| Charger | AC Adapter |
| | |
Outlet input voltage | DC 16 V | AC 100 - 120 V |
Input frequency | Ñ | 50/60 Hz |
Charging output | DC 5.6 V | DC 16 V |
| 7.5 A (AA), 2.85 A (AAA) | 4 A |
| | |
Operating temperature | 32¡F - 95¡F (0¡C - 35¡C) |
Size | 78 × 130 × 38 mm | 58 × 100 × 62 mm |
| 3 1/8 × 5 1/5 × 1 1/2 | 2 1/3 × 4 × 2 1/2 |
| inches (W/L/H) | inches (W/L/H) |
Weight | 170 g / 6 oz | 250 g / 9 oz |
| (Batteries not included) | |
| | |
Customer Service Phone: (956) 795-4552 U.S.A.
e-mail: snl.service@am.sony.com
INTERNET: http://www.sony.com/battery
Limited Warranty
Sony Magnetic Products Inc. of America warrants this product (Product) against defects in material or workmanship. For one (1) year from the date of original purchase, Sony will replace the Product at no charge or at SonyÕs option, refund the purchase price shown on your receipt. To obtain warranty service in the U.S. please call the number listed below for the address to which to send the Product, postage prepaid.
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition lasts or exclusions or limitations of consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which very from state to state in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
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, 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 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.
Cargador de baterías Ni-MH de Sony
Acaba de adquirir el cargador de bater’as Ni-MH que proporcionar‡ energ’a y rendimiento excelentes a sus dispositivos electr—nicos. El cargador de bater’as Ni-MH de Sony presenta las siguientes caracter’sticas:
¥Carga hasta 4 bater’as Ni-MH de tama–o AA y capacidad de 2 500 mAh en 15 minutos.
¥Control autom‡tico de seguridad para contar la carga
1:Funci—n de comprobaci—n de voltaje
2:Temporizador de seguridad
3:Funci—n de comprobaci—n de temperatura
4:Detecci—n de bater’a alkalina
Antes de utilizar el cargador, lea estas instrucciones
El cargador de bater’as Ni-MH de Sony s—lo debe utilizarse con bater’as Ni-MH de tama–o AA o AAA de Sony identificadas como ÒrechargeableÓ.
Piezas (A)
1Indicador luminoso
2 Compartimento
3 Conducto de ventilaci—n
4 Adaptador CA
Cómo insertar y cargar las baterías recargables (B)
1Inserte las bater’as recargables Ni-MH de tama–o AA o AAA de Sony en el cargador y asegœrese de que coinciden con los terminales + y Ð.
Puede realizarse cualquier combinaci—n de bater’as recargables de tama–o AA y AAA.
AA: de 1 a 4 bater’as | AAA: de 1 a 4 bater’as |
2Una vez que las bater’as estŽn correctamente insertadas, enchufe el extremo del cable de alimentaci—n en el cargador y conecte el adaptador de alimentaci—n de ca al tomacorriente de ca adecuado (est‡ndar de 100 V a 120 V).
El indicador luminoso naranja se encender‡ para mostrar que el proceso de carga ha empezado y se apagar‡ dentro de 15 minutos. Para conocer el tiempo de carga, consulte la tabla.
Tiempo de carga
Tipo de bater’a | De 1 a 4 bater’as |
| NH-AA | Aproximadamente 15 minutos |
| (2 500 mAh) |
| |
| | |
| NH-AA | |
Bater’a de hidruro | (2 300 mAh) | Aproximadamente 25 minutos |
| | |
de n’quel met‡lico | NH-AA | Para cargar completamente las bater’as |
| (2 100 mAh) |
| Ni-MH de 2 300 mAh, 2 100 mAh, |
| NH-AAA | 900 mAh o 800 mAh, Žstas deben |
| permanecer en el cargador durante |
| (900 mAh) |
| aproximadamente 10 minutos despuŽs |
| NH-AAA | de que el indicador luminoso se haya |
| apagado. |
| (800 mAh) |
| |
| | |
Los tiempos de carga mencionados anteriormente son una aproximaci—n basada en temperaturas de 20¡C (68¡F). Los tiempos de carga pueden variar dependiendo de las condiciones de carga y de la capacidad restante de la bater’a recargable.
3Las bater’as est‡n preparadas para su utilizaci—n. Desconecte el adaptador de alimentaci—n de ca del tomacorriente de ca y extraiga las bater’as del cargador.
Notas
¥Si el indicador luminoso se enciende y se apaga sin cesar durante el proceso de carga o no se enciende, consulte la tabla de soluci—n de problemas.
¥El ventilador funcionar‡ durante la carga y se parar‡ unos minutos despuŽs de que Žsta finalice.
¥Las bater’as deben estar completamente descargadas antes de recargarlas.
¥Las bater’as se deben insertar antes de enchufar el cargador al tomacorriente de ca.
¥Las bater’as no se deben almacenar nunca en el cargador mientras no se cargan.
Soluci—n de problemas
| Indicador | Causa posible | Soluci—n |
| luminoso |
| | |
| | | |
| Parpadea | La bater’a recargable se ha | Inserte una nueva bater’a |
| | agotado. | recargable. |
| | Carga de tipos de bater’as | Cargue œnicamente bater’as |
| | incorrectos. | recargables Ni-MH. |
| No se | La bater’a recargable no se ha | Inserte la bater’a recargable |
| enciende | insertado correctamente. | Ni-MH correctamente, de |
| | | modo que coincidan los |
| | | terminales + y Ð. |
| | | |
| | Es posible que la superficie de | Limpie los terminales + y Ð de |
| | contacto de la bater’a | la bater’a recargable y del |
| | recargable estŽ sucia. | cargador. |
| | | Primero desenchœfelo del |
| | | tomacorriente de ca. |
| | Es posible que la superficie de | Limpie el enchufe. |
| | contacto del enchufe no estŽ | Pruebe otro tomacorriente de |
| | en buenas condiciones. |
| | ca. |
| | |
Si tiene cualquier otra duda, p—ngase en contacto con el representante del servicio tŽcnico de Sony.
ADVERTENCIA
¥Utilice s—lo tomacorrientes de ca de 100 V a 120 V.
¥No cargue bater’as que ya estŽn completamente cargadas.
¥No cubra el conducto de ventilaci—n. No inserte objetos met‡licos (por ejemplo, horquillas, llaves, etc.) en el conducto de ventilaci—n.
¥Utilice œnicamente bater’as recargables Ni-MH de tama–o AA o AAA.
¥Evite cargar otro tipo de bater’as, como bater’as alcalinas o de cinc- carbono, ya que podr’an calentarse, sufrir fugas o romperse y provocar da–os personales o materiales.
¥El cargador, el adaptador de alimentaci—n de ca y las bater’as pueden calentarse durante la carga. Tenga cuidado al manipular dichos elementos.
¥Utilice el cargador correctamente para evitar descargas elŽctricas.
¥No utilice l’quidos o detergentes para limpiar los terminales + y Ð y la clavija.
PRECAUCIîN
¥El cargador de bater’as est‡ destinado para uso en espacios cerrados. No lo exponga nunca a condiciones de lluvia o nieve.
¥Una vez finalizado el proceso de carga o cuando no utilice el cargador, desconŽctelo del tomacorriente.
¥Evite que el cargador se caiga, no coloque mucho peso sobre Žl ni lo exponga a fuertes golpes.
¥No desmonte ni vuelva a montar el cargador.
¥El uso del cargador por parte de ni–os requiere la supervisi—n de un adulto.
¥Temperatura de funcionamiento: entre 0¡C y 35¡C (entre 32¡F y 95¡F). Para optimizar la capacidad de carga, cargue las bater’as en temperaturas entre 10¡C y 30¡C (entre 50¡F y 86¡F).
¥No exponga el cargador a la luz directa del sol. MantŽngalo alejado de altas temperaturas.
Instrucciones para bater’as recargables Ni-MH
Las bater’as suministradas no est‡n cargadas. Se deben cargar antes de utilizarse por primera vez. La superficie de contacto de las bater’as y del cargador debe estar siempre limpia.
¥No exponga las bater’as al agua.
¥No caliente las bater’as ni las arroje al fuego.
¥No arranque la etiqueta protectora.
¥No desmonte ni vuelva a montar las bater’as.
¥No cortocircuite las bater’as. Para evitar que se produzca un cortocircuito, mantenga las bater’as alejadas de cualquier objeto met‡lico (por ejemplo: monedas, horquillas, llaves, etc.).
Si guarda las bater’as sin utilizarlas durante 6 meses o m‡s tiempo, total o parcialmente cargadas, es posible que se requieran varios ciclos de carga y descarga para obtener la capacidad de carga original.
Especificaciones
| | Cargador | Adaptador de |
| | alimentaci—n de ca |
| | |
| | | |
| Voltaje de entrada | cc de 16 V | ca de 100 V a 120 V |
| Frecuencia de entrada | Ñ | 50/60 Hz |
| | | |
| Salida de carga | cc de 5,6 V | cc de 16 V |
| | 7,5 A (AA), 2,85 A (AAA) | 4 A |
| Temperatura de | De 0¡C a 35¡C (de 32¡F a 95¡F) |
| funcionamiento |
| | |
| Tama–o | 78 × 130 × 38 mm | 58 × 100 × 62 mm |
| | 3 1/8 × 5 1/5 × 1 1/2 | 2 1/3 × 4 × 2 1/2 |
| | pulgadas (An/L/Al) | pulgadas (An/L/Al) |
| | | |
| Peso | 170 g / 6 oz | 250 g / 9 oz |
| | (Bater’as no incluidas) | |
| | | |
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Para clientes de los EE UU y CANADç
RECYCLADO DE BATERIAS DE NêQUEL-HIDRURO
METALICO
Las bater’as de n’quel-hidruro metalico son reciclables. Usted podr‡ ayudar a conservar el medio ambiente devolviendo las bater’as usadas al punto de reciclaje mas cercano.
Para m‡s informaci—n sobre el reciclado de bater’as, llame al nœmero gratuito 1-800-822-8837,
o visite http://www.rbrc.org/
Precauci—n: No utilice bater’as de n’quel-hidruro metalico da–adas o con fugas.
