WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
The Graphical Symbols with Supplemental Marking is located on the
bottom of the unit.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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 fuse of the
same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362
(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.
To Charge the Battery Pack
See illustration B -1 .
Also refer to the operating instructions of your device (video camera
etc,) and battery pack.
1 Set the mode change switch to CHARGE.
2 Connect the AC Power cord to this unit.
3 Connect the AC Power cord to a wall outlet.
There is a beep and the display window comes on.
4 Install the battery Pack
Refer to “To install the battery pack” when installing the battery pack.
When charging starts, the battery mark in the display window blinks in
order, and the charging lamp lights.
5When charging is complete, remove the battery pack.
There are two levels of charge completion: “Normal charge” and “Full
charge.”
•
•
Refer to “To remove the battery pack” when removing the battery pack.
Installing two battery packs simultaneously
This unit allows installation of two battery packs simultaneously. Charging
starts with the battery pack installed in Slot 1 .
When two battery packs are installed but not simultaneously, charging
starts with the battery pack installed first regardless of whether it is in Slot
1 or 2.
Note
This unit cannot charge two battery packs simultaneously.
To install the battery pack
See illustration B -2 .
1 Place the battery pack on this unit with the
b
b
b mark facing the
terminal.
2 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
To remove the battery pack
See illustration B -2 .
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and lift it straight out.
Notes
•
•
•Be careful not to pinch your fingers while installing or removing the
battery pack.
Charging time
The following tables show the charging time for a main battery pack that
has been completely discharged.
Quick Charge
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack H series
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack P series
•
pack or the ambient temperature.
•The 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).
Using the battery pack quickly
If necessary, you can remove the battery pack and use it before charging is
complete. However, the available battery time differs depending on the
charging time.
Charging time and “10-minute charging/65-
minute (approx.) recording”
The times shown are the approximate continuous recording times at an
ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when using an NP-FH70 rechargeable
battery pack (not supplied) and a video camera that has a power
consumption of 1.8 W when used without its LCD display.
When using a battery pack immediately after running it down with a video
camera. Except a battery pack that has deteriorated, for example because it
has not been used for a long time. There are two kinds of charging, normal
charge and full charge. The approximately 25% increase compared to
existing products means the rate of improvement in complete normal
charging time compared to our existing AC adapter/charger AC-VQP10.
Generally, the charging time and available recording time depend on the
battery pack and the conditions of use.
Specifications
AC-VQH10
Input 100 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Output 8.4 V DC 1.7 A (VCR)
8.4 V DC 2.2 A (BATT)
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. 100 × 67 × 111 mm (w/h/d)
(excluding the projecting (4 × 2
3
/
4
× 4
3
/
8
in.)
parts)
Mass Approx. 330 g (11.70 oz.)
Included items
AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQH10) (1)
AC Power cord ..................................................... (1)
Connecting cord (DK-225) .................................. (1)
Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note
Use a commercially available AC plug Adaptor (not supplied), if necessary,
depending on the design of the wall outlet.
Do not connect this unit to a voltage Adaptor (travel converter) for
overseas travel. This may result in overheating or other malfunction.
Identifying the parts
See illustration A .
PRECAUTION
The 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.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This 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. The 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.
Notes on Use
This unit does not have dust-proof, splash-proof or water-proof
specifications.
Notes on the battery life indicator (Read
carefully before use.)
While charging the battery pack, this unit shows the battery life if used with
your video equipment, etc. so long as the following conditions are met.
•
• mark
Make sure that you use a battery pack with the mark. Check
in the operating instructions supplied with your video equipment whether
it is “InfoLITHIUM” compatible.
If
you
use a battery pack with electronic equipment that does not have the
mark, the battery life will not be indicated in minutes.*
* The indication may not be accurate due to the conditions and environment of use.
Compensation for Recorded Content
We will not provide compensation for a failure to record or play back
images, sound or other content due to a malfunction of the battery pack, AC
adapter/charger.
Charging
•Designed for use with compatible Sony battery packs.
•
•
Charging temperature
• To provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature
range when charging is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
• This unit complies with quick charging, but charging outside the
recommended temperature range will lead 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.
Others
•Do not place the unit in a location where it is:
– Extremely hot or cold
Placing this unit in locations subject to the direct sunlight such as on
dashboards or near heating apparatus may cause this unit to deform or
malfunction.
– Dusty or dirty
In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust
clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust. There is risk of break
down.
– Very humid
– Vibrating
Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.
•
furniture.
•
The battery terminal may be damaged if the battery pack is not attached
correctly.
•
cameras etc. may not be able to record or play back correctly.
•To protect the battery pack, remove the battery pack from the unit as soon
as the charging is completed.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
•
the device may enter a TV or radio if it is placed nearby.
•Use this unit near to a wall outlet. This is to ensure that the power plug
can be immediately unplugged from the wall outlet to turn the power off
if some abnormality occurs during use.
•
the unit or connecting plate. If it does, a short may occur and the unit may
be damaged.
•
overseas travel. This may result in overheating or other malfunction.
•
•
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
•
lamp of this unit is off, it is not disconnected from the power source. If any
trouble occurs while the unit is in use, unplug it from the wall socket to
disconnect the power source.
•
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.
•
damaged.
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located on the bottom.
•Always keep the metal contacts clean.
•
If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
Troubleshooting
5
2
3
4
11
2
3
4
1
3-095-580-11 (1)
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- Serial No.
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
AC Adaptor/Charger
Adaptateur/Chargeur
CA
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
AC-VQH10
B
1
2
To remove
C
D
A
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
WARNING
BATTERY LIFE
TIME TO CHG
NORMAL FULL
hm
VCR/CAMERA
q;
qa
qs
qd
f
qg
qh
qj
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
A battery pack installed in Slot 1 only
Two battery packs installed in Slot 1 and Slot 2
The contents of the display window change each time you
press the DISPLAY change button.
NP-FH100 NP-FH70 NP-FH50
Normal charge 125 min 60 min 55 min
Full charge 185 min 120 min 115 min
AC plug Adaptor (not supplied)
AC-VQH10
Wall outlet
English
Thank 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-VQH10 AC Adaptor/Charger can be used as follows:
•
(video camera, etc.).
•
The following functions are available when charging “InfoLITHIUM”
battery packs. Being an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, it works with the
following functions.
If an “ActiFORCE” is used, an even higher control is possible.
– Quick charging
(Faster than charging with your video camera, etc.)
– Approximate charging time and battery life can be displayed.
•
recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH type batteries.
•Cannot be used with some models of equipment (camcorder, etc.).
Confirm the compatibility of your equipment before use.
What is “InfoLITHIUM” ?
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with
compatible electronic equipment about its battery consumption. We
recommend that you use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series, P
series) with electronic equipment that has the mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
What is “ActiFORCE”?
“ActiFORCE” is the functional name for the next generation power system.
“ActiFORCE” has a 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.
“ActiFORCE” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
WARNING
To reduce 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.
The AC Power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury
may result.
Notes
•
charging stops.
•
pack is correctly attached to the AC Adaptor/Charger. If it is not attached
correctly, it will not be charged.
•
“WARNING” appears on the display. For details, see “Troubleshooting”.
To Check Charging
See illustration C .
You can check the charging time on the display during charging. When
charging starts, BATTERY LIFE lights up in the display window. The
battery life displayed is the approximate time remaining for taking
photographs using the viewfinder. The battery life is shorter if the LCD
display is used.
The battery life may not be displayed with certain video equipment. For
details, refer to “Notes on the battery life indicator (Read carefully before
use.)”.
Press DISPLAY during charging.
During charging, the contents of the display window change each time you
press the DISPLAY change button. The 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 after about 10 seconds to the time display of
the battery pack being charged.
Here is an example of installing a battery pack in Slot 1 followed by
another in Slot
2
. The slot indicator lamp corresponds to the slot number.
1 Battery life if the first installed battery pack is installed in your
“InfoLITHIUM” electronic equipment.
2 Remaining time until normal charging of the first installed
battery pack is complete.
The normal charge time is not displayed after normal charging is
complete.
3 Remaining time until full charging of the first installed battery
pack is complete.
The full charge time is not displayed after full charging is complete.
4 Battery life if the last installed battery pack is installed in your
“InfoLITHIUM” electronic equipment.
5 Remaining time until normal charging of the last installed
battery pack is complete.
The normal charge time is not displayed after normal charging is
complete.
6 Remaining time until full charging of the last installed battery
pack is complete.
Notes
•
°F). The time display may differ from the actual charging time due to the
environment of use.
•
take some time to appear.
•
malfunction.
– There is a difference between the displayed time and actual charging
time. Even if this happens, continue charging.
– When charging a battery other than an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(Battery life display and other functions are not available.)
•
If you remove the battery pack between normal charge and full charge,
the charging time may not be displayed properly in the next charging.
•
displayed battery life and full charge time sometimes differ from the
actual times. This is not a malfunction. If this happens, fully charge the
battery pack. The correct times can then be displayed.
•
FULL 1h” may appear on the display. This is not a malfunction.
•It may take some time after pressing DISPLAY for the time to be
displayed.
•
video camera recorder and use it for about 20 seconds, and then charge it
with this unit.
•
that is not being charged. Sometimes the time may not be displayed at all
due to the condition of the battery pack. Neither case is a malfunction.
•
This is not due to any malfunction.
– If the battery pack is removed from this unit after 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.)
– When charging a battery pack that has not been use for a long time.
(Fully charge once first.)
– When charging a P series “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, it may take
about one minute after installing the battery pack for the time to appear
in the display window.
To Operate Video Equipment
See illustration D .
For details of connection, refer to the operating instructions of the video
equipment.
1 Set the mode change switch to VCR/CAMERA.
2 Connect the AC Power cord to this unit.
3 Connect the AC Power cord to a wall outlet.
There is a beep and the display window comes on.
4 Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT connector of this
unit.
5 Connect the connecting cord to the video equipment.
For the direction in which to fit the connecting cord, refer to the
operating instructions of video camera etc.
Notes
•Setting the mode change switch to CHARGE while operating the video
equipment cuts the power supply to the video equipment.
•You cannot charge a battery pack installed in this unit when in VCR/
CAMERA mode.
•
•
video camera. In this case, use the connecting cord supplied with your
video camera.
•
camera recorder.
Symptom
Video equipment does not
work.
The battery pack is not
charged.
Power immediately turns
off even though there is
sufficient battery life, or the
displayed battery life
differs from the actual
battery life.
The display is not changed.
Quick charging is not
performed.
The CHARGE lamp blinks
and “WARNING” is
displayed in the display
window.
Cause/Solution
•
wall outlet.
t Insert into a wall outlet.
•
connected.
t Connect properly.
•
t Set the mode change switch to VCR/
CAMERA.
•The mode change switch is set to VCR/
CAMERA.
t Set the mode change switch to CHARGE.
•
charge it again.
t The battery life will be correctly
displayed.
t Refer to “Notes on the battery life
indicator (Read carefully before use.)”.
•
high or too low.
t The 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.
•
period of non-use.
t A battery that has not been used for a
long time may lack the minimum
required remaining capacity for the 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. If “WARNING” is still
displayed, check according to the
following procedure.
Display window
q; “InfoLITHIUM” indicator
qa WARNING indicator
qs TIME TO CHG (charge) indicator
qd Time indicator
qf BATTERY LIFE indicator
qg VCR/CAMERA indicator
qh Full charge indicator
qj Battery life indicator
1 Slot 1
2 Mode change switch
3 DISPLAY change button
4 CHARGE lamp 1
5 DC OUT connector
6 Slot 2
7 CHARGE lamp 2
8 Display window
9 Slot indicator lamp
NP-FP90 NP-FP71 NP-FP50
Normal charge 115 min 80 min 65 min
Full charge 175 min 140 min 125 min
When charge is completed, the battery mark
will be displayed as illustrated to the right.
If you continue to charge after 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.
Remove the battery pack from the unit and then reinstall it.
If the CHARGE lamp flashes
again:
Install a different
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
If the CHARGE lamp lights up
and does not flash again:
If the CHARGE lamp goes out
because the charging time has
passed, there is no problem.
If the CHARGE lamp flashes
again:
There is a problem with the
unit.
If the CHARGE lamp lights up
and does not flash again:
If the CHARGE lamp goes out
because the charging time has
passed, there is a problem with
the first battery pack installed.
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer regarding the product that has a
problem.
