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Thank you for purchasing the Sony DC adaptor/charger.When the CHARGE lamp flashes
AASpecificationsIf a problem occurs during charging, the CHARGE lamp flashes andFuse Replacement
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.Power requirements12/24 V DCWARNING appears on the display.If this unit is not working properly, check to see if the fuse has blown out.
1Check through the following chart.
(12/24 V, only for negative groundedcars)If the fuse has blown out, replace it in the following way.
The DC-VQ11 car battery charger (only for negative (�) grounded cars) can
Output voltageDC OUT:
5be used by connecting to the cigarette lighter socket of a car as follows:
4.2 V, 1.8 A in operating modeRemove the battery pack from this unit, then install the same battery 1 Twist the end of the plug and remove it.
Yto charge a lithium ion type battery pack.
2Battery charge terminal:pack again.
The following functions are available with the OInfoLITHIUM� battery
4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge mode
DC Adaptor/Charger6pack:
ApplicationSony battery pack NP-FS11/FS21/FS31/F10/
� Quickly charging
3F20/F30If the CHARGE lamp flashes If the CHARGE lamp lights and
� Remaining charge time display and remaining battery time display
Operating temperature0!C to 40!C (32!F to 104!F)again:does not flash again:
Yto supply power to the Sony video equipment using the connecting cord
Storage temperature�20!C to 60!C (�4!F to 140!F)Install another battery pack.If the CHARGE lamp goes out 2 Remove the blown out fuse.
4(supplied).
Operating InstructionsDimensionsApprox. 85 ´ 45 ´ 79 mm (w/h/d)because the charging time has
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What is the OInfoLITHIUM�(3/8 ´ 1/16 ´ 3 /8 inches)passed, there is no problem.
Mode dOemploi
including projecting parts
The OInfoLITHIUM� is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data
MassApprox. 240 g (8.0 oz)
Manual de instruccioneswith compatible electronic equipment about its battery consumption. Sony
Supplied accessoriesConnecting cord DK-115 (1)
recommends that you use the OInfoLITHIUM� battery pack with electronicIf the CHARGE lamp flashes If the CHARGE lamp lights and
equipment having the mark.again:does not flash again:3 Insert the new fuse and twist the end of the plug and tighten.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
7qaThe problem is with this unit.If the CHARGE lamp goes out
OInfoLITHIUM� is a trademark of Sony Corporation.Notesbecause the charging time has
qsThis mark indicates that this product is a genuine
passed, the problem is with the
accessory for Sony video products. When purchasingY Replace the fuse with a fuse of the same rating (4 A, 125 V).VCR/CAMERAbattery pack first installed.
Sony video products, Sony recommends that youY If the carOs cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ash, etc., the plug part will
WARNINGBATTERY LIFE
qd8become hot due to a poor connection. Be sure to clean it before using.
WARNINGpurchase accessories with this OGENUINE VIDEO
TIME TO CHG
YWhen replacing the fuse, do not substitute anything for the specified fuse.
9ACCESSORIES� mark.NORMAL FULLhmTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product
YIf the fuse blows again soon after replacement, consult your nearest Sony
with the problem.
dealer.
q;qfTo avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
To remove the battery packPlease contact your car dealer about the polarity that your car is grounded
Identifying the parts
or the voltage of your car battery, etc.
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow,then lift it straight out.
See illustration A.
Notes on Use
1 Mode change switch
BTo Check Charging
About the remaining battery time2 CHARGE lamp
DC-VQ113 DISPLAY CHANGE buttonWhile charging, you can check the charging time on the display. AfterWhile charging the battery pack, this unit will show the remaining battery
starting charging in a minute, BATTERY LIFE lights up on the display.
time with your video equipment, etc. on the following conditions.4 DC OUT connector
115 Terminal shutter
Sony Corporation ? 2000 Printed in Japan3YUsing the OInfoLITHIUM� battery pack
YUsing the electronic equipment having the mark6 Display windowPress DISPLAY CHANGE while charging.
Make sure that you use the battery pack having the mark.Each time you press DISPLAY CHANGE, the display changes as follows.
Display window
Consult the operating instructions supplied with your video equipment if it
YThe remaining battery time
is applied to OInfoLITHIUM�.7 OInfoLITHIUM� indicator
BATTERY LIFEwhen the battery pack being
8 WARNING indicator
charged is attached to your
If you use this battery pack with electronic equipment not having the 9 TIME TO CHG (charge) indicator
m
OwnerOs Recordmark, the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes.*OInfoLITHIUM� electronic
q; Time indicator
equipment
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.qa BATTERY LIFE (battery remaining time) indicatorDISPLAY
2* The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environmentCHANGEThe time is not displayed when the
Record the serial number in the space provided below.qs VCR/CAMERA indicatorremaining battery time is less than 5
which the equipment is used under
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regardingqd Full charge indicator
minutes.
this product.
qf Remaining battery indicator
ChargingY The remaining time until
normal charge is completed
Model No. DC-VQ11 Serial No.Use only a lithium ion type battery pack. This unit cannot be used to charge
TIME TO CHG
Y The time is not displayed after
a Ni-Cd/Nickel hydrogen type battery pack.NORMALm
normal charge is completed
To removeYAttach the battery pack firmly.DISPLAY
To Charge the Battery PackCHANGE
YCharge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.
WARNING
See illustration B.
Y The remaining time until full
Charging temperature
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not1 Set the mode change switch to CHARGE.charge is completed
The temperature range for charging is 0!C to 40!C (32!F to 104!F).TIME TO CHGY The time is not displayed after
expose the unit to rain or moisture.FULLhm
However, to provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended2 Connect the power cord to the cigarette lighter socket.full charge is completed
temperature range when charging is 10!C to 30!C (50!F to 86!F).The beep sounds and the display window lights up.DISPLAY
CHANGE
CAUTION
3 Install the battery pack.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expresslyOthers
Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator becomes
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
YUse this car battery charger only for cars which use a 12 or 24 volt battery.and the CHARGE lamp lights up, normal charge is completed. For full
equipment.Notes
YThere are cars which are negatively grounded and there are others whichcharge, which allows you to use the battery slightly longer than Onormal
are positively grounded.charge�, leave the battery pack attached until the CHARGE lamp goesYThe time display shows the approximate time when charging at 10!C -
Note:30!C. The time display may differ from the actual charging time
CThis car battery charger is for negatively grounded cars only.out.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aYUse the unit with leaving the car engine going. If you use the unit with theRemove the battery pack when required. It can be used even if thedepending on using conditions and circumstances.
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitscar engine stopped, the car battery may become unusable.charging is not completed.YThe time display may show O� � � �� in the following cases. However, the
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenceYThis unit is not disconnected form the power source as long as it isunit is not malfunctioning.
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and canconnected to the cigarette lighter socket of a car.� The remaining battery time is less than 5 minutes.Remaining battery indicator
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordanceYUnplug the car battery cord from the cigarette lighter socket when not in� There is a difference between the displayed time and actual charging
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiouse. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cordtime. Even if this happens, continue charging.
Normal chargeFull chargeYFull charge requires about 1 hour after normal charge is completed. If you
communications.itself.
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aYDo not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if it has been dropped orremove the battery pack between normal charge and full charge, the
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference todamaged.charging time may not be displayed properly in the next charging.
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theYBe sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts ofYIf the charging time is not displayed properly, fully charge the battery
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct thethe unit or connecting plate. If it does, a short may occur and the unit maypack. The charging time will be displayed properly.
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interference by one or more of the following measures:be damaged.YWhen you attach a fully charged battery pack to this unit, OTIME TO CHG
BTo Install the battery pack
FULL 1h� may appear on the display. However, the unit is not
2YAlways keep the metal contacts clean.
� Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.3AYDo not disassemble or convert the unit.malfunctioning.1 Place the battery pack on this unit with the b b b b b mark facing the
� Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.YDo not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.YThe remaining battery time may not be displayed depending on usingterminal shutter.
� Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that toYWhile the unit is in use, it gets warm. But this is normal.conditions and circumstances of your video camera recorder and of the
C2 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
which the receiver is connected.YKeep the unit away from AM receivers, because it will disturb AMbattery. See OAbout the remaining time� for more details.
Press the battery pack until the terminal shutter enters completely into
� Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.reception.YYou may wait for a while after pressing DISPLAY CHANGE until the
this unit.
YWhen charging the battery pack, attach the battery pack to the unit firmly.display shows the time indication.
YAttach the battery pack to the unit straight. If the battery pack is notY To display the remaining battery time of a new battery, attach it to your
Notevideo camera recorder and use it for about 20 seconds. Then, charge the
installed in an appropriate position, the jack part of the unit may be
damaged.When you install the battery pack, be sure not to strike it to the terminal ofbattery with this unit.
YTo protect the battery pack, remove the battery pack from the unit withinthe DC adaptor/charger.
24 hours after the charging is completed.
YDo not place the unit in a location where it will be in direct sunlight suchCharging time
as on the dashboard.
To Operate Video Equipment
The following table shows the charging time for the battery pack which is
If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sonydischarged completely.See illustration C.
dealer.
Use the supplied DK-115 connecting cord.
Battery pack Charging time Battery pack Charging time
For details of the connection, refer to the instruction manual of your video
NP-FS11110 (50)NP-F10105 (45)equipment.
NP-FS21150 (90)NP-F20135 (75)1 Set the mode change switch to VCR/CAMERA.
NP-FS31195 (135)NP-F30165 (105)2 Connect the DC cord to the cigarette lighter socket.
3 Connect the connecting cord A to the DC OUT connector of this
YApproximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully (Full charge).
YApproximate minutes in parentheses indicate the time when you chargeunit.
normally (Normal charge).
4 Connect the connecting plate B to the video equipment.
YTo ascertain the battery life, refer to the instruction manual of the video
equipment which you use.When using the connecting cord
YThe charging time may differ depending on the condition of the batteryWhile pressing the connecting plate B, slide it to the left.
pack or the temperature of the environment.To remove the connecting plate, slide it to the right while sliding the
battery release lever C to the right.
Notes
YWhen the mode change switch is set to VCR/CAMERA during charging,
Notes
charging stops.
YIf you set the mode change switch to CHARGE while operating the videoYIf the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is
equipment, the power supply to the video equipment stops.
correctly attached to the DC adaptor/charger. If it is not attached, it will
YYou cannot charge the battery pack attached to this unit while supplyingnot be charged.
the power to the video equipment.
YKeep this unit away from the video equipment if the picture is disturbed. |
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