Central America
Countries/Regions
Bahamas
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican (rep)
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Normal charge
Symptom
Cause/Solution
4-172-847-12(1)
Voltage
120/240
110
110/220
110
110
120
110
110
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
When the CHARGE lamp blinks, read the following and take suitable action
When charge is completed, the battery mark is
displayed as illustrated on the right.
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
50
60
60
60
A
A
A/C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
depending on how the CHARGE lamp blinks.
2
The CHARGE lamp blinks in the following two ways.
Blinks quickly: Turns on and off repeatedly every 0.15 seconds
Blinks slowly: Turns on and off repeatedly every 1.5 seconds
Full charge
3
If you continue to charge aſter normal charging
is complete until the battery mark shows “FULL”,
the battery pack can be used slightly longer than
when in the normal charged state.
When the CHARGE lamp
keeps blinking slowly and
“WAITING” is displayed in the
display window.
Charging is temporarily stopped. is unit is
in the standby state.
If the room temperature or the battery
temperature is out of the appropriate
temperature range, charging stops
automatically.
When the room temperature returns to the
appropriate range, the CHARGE lamp lights
up and charging restarts.
We recommend charging the battery pack at
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
1
120/127
120/240
110/220
AC Adaptor/Charger
Refer to “To remove the battery pack” when removing the battery pack.
A
Installing two battery packs simultaneously
Adaptateur/Chargeur CA
You can install two battery packs in this unit at the same time. Charging starts with
South America
Countries/Regions
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
the battery pack installed in Slot
.
Voltage
220
127/220
220
120
220
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C/BF/O
A/C
C
A
When two battery packs are installed but not simultaneously, charging starts with
50
60
50
60
60
60
the battery pack installed first regardless of whether it is in Slot
or
.
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
4
Note
is unit can be installed with two battery packs but cannot charge both
simultaneously.
WAITING
WAITING
A/C
A
Venezuela
120
To install the battery pack
Middle East
Countries/Regions
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE
See illustration
-
.
.
When the CHARGE
lamp blinks quickly and
“WARNING” is displayed in
the display window
e battery pack is being
charged aſter a long period of
non-use.
A battery that has not been used for a long time
may lack the minimum required remaining
capacity for this unit and battery pack to
recognize each another. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the unit and then install and
charge it again.
Voltage
220
220
230
127/220
220
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C/BF
C/BF
C
A/C/BF
C
Place the battery pack on this unit with the mark facing the
50
50
50
50
50
50
terminal.
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
To remove the battery pack
See illustration
-
If “WARNING” is still displayed, check
according to the following procedure.
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and liſt it straight out.
240
C/BF
5
Notes
Africa
Countries/Regions
Algeria
Congo (dem)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia
Remove the battery pack from this unit and then reinstall it.
Do not pick up this unit by holding the battery pack.
Voltage
127/220
220
220
220
240
230
220/230
230
220
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
Be particularly careful not to hit the battery pack when installing it.
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
C
C
C
C
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C
English
Be careful not to pinch your fingers while installing or removing the battery pack.
The CHARGE lamp blinks again:
Install another battery pack.
The CHARGE lamp lights up and
does not blink again:
If the CHARGE lamp goes out
because the charging time has
passed, there is no problem.
ank you for purchasing the Sony AC Adaptor/Charger.
Charging time
e following tables show the charging time for a main battery pack that has been
completely discharged.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
AC-VQV10
Quick Charge
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack V series
Owner’s Record
© 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
NP-FV100
125 min
185 min
NP-FV70
70 min
NP-FV50
55 min
e 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.
The CHARGE lamp blinks again:
e problem is with this unit.
The CHARGE lamp lights up and
does not blink again:
If the CHARGE lamp goes out
because the charging time has
passed, the problem is with the
battery pack first installed.
Normal charge
Full charge
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.
130 min
115 min
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack H series
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as
the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with
mark) must be used.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
or
NP-FH100
130 min
NP-FH70
NP-FH50
55 min
Normal charge
Full charge
65 min
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer regarding a product that may have a
problem.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover aſter 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.
190 min
125 min
115 min
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack P series
Specifications
AC-VQV10
NP-FP90
115 min
175 min
NP-FP71
NP-FP50
65 min
<Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives>
e manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. e Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Normal charge
Full charge
80 min
The AC Power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
Input
Output
100 V - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 26 W
8.4 V DC 1.7 A (VCR)
8.4 V DC 2.2 A (BATT)
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Approx. 100 × 67 × 111 mm (w/h/d)
(4 × 2 3/4 × 4 3/8 in.)
140 min
125 min
e charging time may differ depending on the condition of the battery pack and
the ambient temperature.
e times shown are for charging an empty battery pack which has been run
down with a video camera etc., using this unit at an ambient temperature of 25 °C
(77 °F).
CAUTION
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions
(excluding the projecting
parts)
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
For the Customers in Europe
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
PRECAUTION
To use the battery pack quickly
e set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
is symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. e recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
You can use the battery pack even if you remove it from this unit before charging is
completed. However, a shorter charging time means a shorter useable time.
Mass
Approx. 330 g (11.7 oz)
Included items
Charging time and “10-minute charging/approx.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQV10) (1)
55-minute recording”
AC Power cord (1)
Connecting cord (DK-225) (1)
Set of printed documentation
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
e times shown are the approximate continuous recording times at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when using an NP-FV70 rechargeable battery pack (sold
separately) and a video camera that has a power consumption of 1.8W when used
without its LCD display.
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
is 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. ese limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. is 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.
is is when using a battery pack immediately aſter running it down with a video
camera. It does not include a battery pack that has deteriorated, for example because
it has not been used for a long time.
Note
VCR/CAMERA
BATTERY LIFE
Use a commercially available AC plug Adaptor (not supplied), if necessary,
depending on the design of the wall outlet.
Wall outlet
WAITING
WARNING
ere are two kinds of charging, normal charge and full charge.
Generally, the charging time and available recording time vary depending on the
battery pack and conditions of use.
TIME TO CHG
NORMAL FULL
Notes on Use
h
m
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:
This unit does not have dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof
specifications.
AC-VQV10
Notes
If the mode switch is set to VCR/CAMERA during charging, charging stops.
If the CHARGE lamp does not light up or blink, check that the battery pack is
correctly attached to the AC Adaptor/Charger. If it is not correctly attached, it will
not be charged.
AC plug Adaptor (not supplied)
Charging
Designed for use with compatible Sony battery packs.
Only charge recommended battery packs with this unit.
Attach the battery pack firmly.
Do not connect this unit to a voltage Adaptor (travel converter) for overseas
travel. is may result in overheating or other malfunction.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
If anything goes wrong during charging, the charge lamp blinks and “WARNING”
appears on the display. For details, see “Troubleshooting”.
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.
2
Charging temperature
To Check Charging
The AC-VQV10 AC Adaptor/Charger can be
used as follows
To provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature range
when charging is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
is unit provides quick charging, but charging outside the recommended
temperature range leads to longer charging times in order to protect the
battery pack. Once the charging time has been extended, it will not return to
quick charging even if the temperature is brought within the recommended
temperature range. Reattach the battery pack and then recharge it.
See illustration
.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
When charging starts, the battery life or the battery remaining % indication* lights
up in the display window (*when using the battery pack V series). e battery
life displayed is the approximate time remaining for recording images using the
viewfinder. e battery life is shorter if the LCD display is used.
e battery life may not be displayed with certain video cameras. For details, refer to
“Notes on the BATTERY LIFE indicator and the Battery remaining % indication”.
3
4
For operating Sony equipment (video cameras etc.) using the connection cords
included with this unit.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
For charging Sony rechargeable battery packs (V series, H series, P series). e
following functions are available when charging an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
With an “ActiFORCE” battery pack, even more advanced control is possible.
Quick charging
IMPORTANT SAFETY
1
Press DISPLAY during charging.
INSTRUCTIONS
(Faster than charging with your video camera, etc.)
Approximate charging time and battery life can be displayed.
During charging, the contents of the display window change each time you press
the DISPLAY change button. e slot indicator lamp shows the slot number for the
battery information displayed. When two battery packs are installed simultaneously,
the time display of the battery pack not being charged returns automatically aſter
about 10 seconds to the time display of the battery pack being charged.
Where not to put this unit
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not put this unit in any of the following places, whether it is in use or in storage.
Doing so may lead to a malfunction.
For charging lithium ion battery packs. Cannot be used to recharge Ni-Cd or
Ni-MH batteries.
Cannot be used with some model video cameras or other equipment. Confirm
the compatibility of your equipment before use.
Where it is extremely hot
Near a heater or in direct sunlight such as on a dashboard. is unit may become
deformed or malfunction.
Here is an example of installing a battery pack in Slot
followed by another in Slot
To remove
.
Where there is excessive vibration
is power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for
the power outlet.
e slot indicator lamp corresponds to the slot number.
Where there is strong electromagnetism or radiation
Where there is excessive sand
Battery life if the first installed battery pack is installed in your
“InfoLITHIUM” electronic equipment.
Remaining time until normal charging of the first installed battery
pack is complete.
e normal charge time is not displayed aſter full charging is complete.
Remaining time until full charging of the first installed battery pack
is complete.
e full charge time is not displayed aſter full charging is complete.
is is not displayed when two battery packs are installed simultaneously.
Battery life if the last installed battery pack is installed in your
“InfoLITHIUM” electronic equipment.
Remaining time until normal charging of the last installed battery
pack is complete.
e normal charge time is not displayed aſter full charging is complete.
Remaining time until full charging of the last installed battery pack
is complete.
e full charge time is not displayed aſter full charging is complete.
What is “InfoLITHIUM”?
Battery to be recharged for this product is follows
Brand Name
Battery Type
Protect this unit from sand and dust in places such as the seashore and other
sandy areas or where dust clouds occur, as there is risk of malfunction.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data on battery
consumption with compatible electronic equipment. We recommend that you use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series, H series, P series) with electronic equipment
Sony
NP-FH50
NP-FV30
NP-FV50
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
Precautions on Use
that has the
mark.
Rating
DC 7.2 V
DC 6.8 V
DC 6.8 V
DC 6.8 V
DC 6.8 V
Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not use the unit placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
(Typical Capacity)
3.6 Wh
7.0 Wh
6.1 Wh
14.0 Wh
26.5 Wh
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
(500 mAh) (1030 mAh) (900 mAh) (2060 mAh) (3900 mAh)
The contents of the display window change each time you press
the DISPLAY change button.
e nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on
the bottom.
What is “ActiFORCE”?
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions
around the world.
“ActiFORCE” is the function name for next generation power systems.
“ActiFORCE” has higher capacity, quicker recharge, and faster and more accurate
calculation of remaining battery capacity compared to our existing “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack P series power system.
Attach the battery pack firmly to this unit when charging the battery pack.
e battery terminal may be damaged if the battery pack is not attached correctly.
Do not use this unit where there are strong radio waves or radiation. Video
cameras etc. may not be able to record or play back correctly.
To protect the battery pack, remove it from this unit when charging is completed.
Do not drop or apply mechanical shock to this unit.
A type
B type
BF type
B3 type
C type
SE type
(CEE Type) (Ocean Type)
O type
(American Type) (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type)
“ActiFORCE” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
1
2
e representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Notes on the BATTERY LIFE indicator and the
Battery remaining % indication (Read carefully
Keep this unit away from TVs or AM receivers. Noise from this unit may enter the
TV or radio if placed nearby.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
Connect this unit to an available wall outlet. Even when the CHARGE lamp of
this unit is off, the power is still connected. If any trouble occurs while this unit is
in use, unplug it from the wall outlet to disconnect the power.
Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of this unit
or connecting cord. If it does, a short may occur and this unit may be damaged.
Do not connect this unit to a voltage adaptor (travel converter) for overseas travel.
is may result in overheating or another malfunction.
before use)
While charging the battery pack, this unit shows the battery life and the remaining
battery capacity if used with your video camera, etc. so long as the following
conditions are met.
Notes
For only the United States
Use a UL Listed, 1.8-3 m (6-10 ſt), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power
supply cord, rated for 125V 7A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125V 15A.”
1
2
e time display or the remaining battery capacity when charging at 25 °C (77 °F)
are approximate. ey may differ from the actual time and remaining battery
capacity depending on the environment of use.
You are using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
You are using a video camera, etc. with the
mark.
Europe
Countries/Regions
Austria
Belgium
Czech
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
It may take some time aſter pressing DISPLAY for the time to be displayed.
e time display of the battery pack on the side not being charged may take some
time to appear.
Check the battery pack has the
mark. Check in the operating
Voltage
230
230
220
230
230
230
230
220
220
230
230
220
230
230
230
220
230
220
220
220
127/230
230
230
240
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
is unit gets warm during use. is is not a malfunction.
instructions supplied with your video equipment whether it is “InfoLITHIUM”
compatible.
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C/BF
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet aſter use. To disconnect the cord, pull it out
by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
To display the battery life of a new battery pack, first install it in your video
camera recorder and use it for about 20 seconds, and then charge it with this unit.
If you install a fully charged battery pack in this unit, “TIME TO CHG FULL 1h”
may appear on the display. is is not a malfunction.
1
2
If you use the battery pack with more than one video camera, etc. with the
mark, the remaining battery time shown is if using with the equipment last attached to the
battery pack.
Remove the battery from this unit when charging is complete. Keeping the battery
attached may decrease the battery life.
Compensation for Recorded Content
Maintenance
e time display may show “– – – –” in the following cases. is is not a
malfunction.
Sony will not provide compensation for any failure to record or play back images,
sound or other content due to a malfunction of the battery pack or AC adaptor/
charger.
If this unit gets dirty, wipe it using a soſt dry cloth.
If this unit gets very dirty, wipe it using a cloth with a little neutral solvent added,
and then wipe it dry.
ere is a difference between the time display and actual charging time. Even if
this happens, continue charging.
1
2
Do not use thinners, benzine, alcohol, etc., as they will damage the surface of this
unit.
When charging a battery other than an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (Battery
life display and other functions are not available.)
To Operate Video Equipment
For details of connection, refer to the operating instructions of the video camera etc.
Italy
When using a chemical cleaning cloth, refer to its instruction manual.
Spraying with a volatile solvent such as an insecticide or prolonged contact with
rubber or vinyl may cause deterioration or damage to this unit.
In the following cases, there may be some deviation in the time display. is is not
a malfunction.
See illustration
.
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Slovak
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK
If the battery pack is removed from this unit aſter normal charge is finished but
before full charge is finished. (It takes about one hour from when normal charge
is complete to when full charge is complete.)
1
2
3
Set the mode switch to VCR/CAMERA.
Connect the AC power cord to this unit.
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
ere is a beep and the display window comes on.
1
2
Troubleshooting
When charging a battery pack that has not been use for a long time. (Fully
charge once first.)
Symptom
Cause/Solution
e power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet.
C
C
C
C
C
BF
When charging a P series “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, it may take about one
minute aſter installing the battery pack for the time to appear in the display
window.
Video equipment
does not work
4
5
Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT connector of this unit.
Insert into a wall outlet.
e connector cable is not properly connected.
Connect properly.
Connect the connecting cord to the video camera.
For the direction in which to fit the connecting cord, refer to the operating
instructions of video camera etc.
1
2
Full charging requires about one hour aſter normal charging is complete.
When charging a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the displayed
battery life and full charge time sometimes differ from the actual times. is is not
a malfunction. If this happens, fully charge the battery pack. e correct times can
then be displayed.
e mode switch is set to CHARGE.
Set the mode switch to VCR/CAMERA.
Notes
Asia
e battery pack is
not charged
e mode switch is set to VCR/CAMERA.
Setting the mode switch to CHARGE while operating the video camera etc. cuts
Countries/Regions
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea (rep)
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Voltage
220
200/220
230/240
127/230
100
220
240
220/230
230
110
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
Set the mode switch to CHARGE.
the power supply to the video camera.
50
50
50
50
50/60
60
50
60
50
A
BF
C
C
A
You cannot charge a battery pack installed in this unit when this unit is in VCR/
CAMERA mode.
Identifying the parts
Power immediately
turns off even though
there is sufficient
battery life, or the
displayed battery
life differs from the
actual battery life
e display is not
changed
Quick charging is not
performed
Run down the battery pack and then fully charge it again.
e battery life will be correctly displayed.
See illustration
.
Keep this unit away from your video camera etc. if the image is distorted.
e illustration shows connection to an HDR-CX550V digital HD video camera
recorder.
Slot
Display window
Mode switch
DISPLAY change button
C
“InfoLITHIUM” indicator
WAITING indicator
WARNING indicator
TIME TO CHG (charge) indicator
Time indicator
BATTERY LIFE indicator
VCR/CAMERA indicator
Battery remaining % indication
Normal charge indicator
Full charge indicator
BF
A/C
BF
A
C/BF
A/C
CHARGE lamp
To Charge the Battery Pack
DC OUT connector
Slot
See illustration
-
.
Refer to “Notes on the BATTERY LIFE indicator and the
Battery remaining % indication”.
e temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low.
60
50
50
Also refer to the operating instructions of your device (video camera etc,)
and battery pack.
Thailand
Vietnam
220
220
CHARGE lamp
Display window
1
2
3
Set the mode switch to CHARGE.
Connect the AC power cord to this unit.
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
ere is a beep and the display window comes on.
Install the battery pack.
Refer to “To install the battery pack”. When charging starts, the battery mark in
the display window blinks in sequence and the CHARGE lamp lights up.
When charging is complete, remove the battery pack.
ere are two levels of charge completion: “Normal charge” and “Full charge”.
e display shown below may appear if a battery
pack with a high or low temperature is attached, or
if charging is performed outside the recommended
charging temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F
to 86 °F). Although charging can still be performed in
these cases, quick charging is not performed in order
to protect the battery pack.
Slot indicator lamp
Oceania
Countries/Regions
Australia
Voltage
240
230/240
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
50
50
O
O
New Zealand
Battery life indicator
4
5
North America
Countries/Regions
Canada
Voltage
120
120
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
SYSTEM
VTR／カメラ
SYSTEM
VTR／カメラ
60
60
A
A
充電異常
使用可能時間
充電異常
使用可能時間
USA
実用満充電
終了まで
実用満充電
終了まで
時間
分
時間
分
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