Sony AC-PW20 Manual

A type

(American Type)

B type 

(British Type)

BF type 

(British Type)

B3 type 

(British Type)

C type

(CEE Type)

SE type

(CEE Type)

O type

(Ocean Type)

The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.

Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.

Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.

For only the United States

Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no.18 power 

supply cord, rated for 125V 7A, with a polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125V 

15A.”

Austria

230

50

C

Belgium

230

50

C

Czech

220

50

C

Denmark

230

50

C

Finland

230

50

C

France

230

50

C

Germany

230

50

C

Greece

220

50

C

Hungary

220

50

C

Iceland

230

50

C

Ireland

230

50

C/BF

Italy

220

50

C

Luxemburg

230

50

C

Netherlands

230

50

C

Norway

230

50

C

Poland

220

50

C

Portugal

230

50

C

Romania

220

50

C

Russia

220

50

C

Slovak

220

50

C

Spain

127/230

50

C

Sweden

230

50

C

Switzerland

230

50

C

UK

240

50

BF

China

220

50

A

Hong Kong

200/220

50

BF

India

230/240

50

C

Indonesia

127/230

50

C

Japan

100

50/60

A

Korea (rep)

220

60

C

Malaysia

240

50

BF

Philippines

220/230

60

A/C

Singapore

230

50

BF

Taiwan

110

60

A

Thailand

220

50

C/BF

Vietnam

220

50

A/C

Australia

240

50

O

New Zealand

230/240

50

O

Canada

120

60

A

USA

120

60

A

Bahamas

120/240

60

A

Costa Rica

110

60

A

Cuba

110/220

60

A/C

Dominican (rep)

110

60

A

El Salvador

110

60

A

Guatemala

120

60

A

Honduras

110

60

A

Jamaica

110

50

A

Mexico

120/127

60

A

Nicaragua

120/240

60

A

Panama

110/220

60

A

Argentina

220

50

C/BF/O

Brazil

127/220

60

A/C

Chile

220

50

C

Colombia

120

60

A

Peru

220

60

A/C

Venezuela

120

60

A

Iran

220

50

C/BF

Iraq

220

50

C/BF

Israel

230

50

C

Saudi Arabia

127/220

50

A/C/BF

Turkey

220

50

C

UAE

240

50

C/BF

Algeria

127/220

50

C

Congo (dem)

220

50

C

Egypt

220

50

C

Ethiopia

220

50

C

Kenya

240

50

C/BF

Nigeria

230

50

C/BF

South Africa

220/230

50

C/BF

Tanzania

230

50

C/BF

Tunisia

220

50

C

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The AC-PW20 is a DC 7.6 V  AC Adaptor for supplying power from the mains 

supply (wall outlet) to operate a device (Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera). You 

cannot use this unit to recharge by connecting it directly to a battery pack.

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not 

made due to a malfunction of this unit.

The negligible amount of electric current will flow into the AC Adaptor as long as 

the AC Adaptor 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. 

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 nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on 

the bottom.

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.

Make sure no foreign matter such as dirt or sand gets onto the contact points of 

the connecting plate before use.

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

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.

Do not use the unit placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and 

furniture.

Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

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

Also refer to the operating instructions for the device (Interchangeable Lens Digital 

Camera) you are using.

 Insert the connecting plate of this unit to the battery insertion slot 

 Connect the AC Power cord to this unit.

 Connect the AC Power cord to the wall outlet.

AC Adaptor AC-PW20
Input rating

100 V - 240 V AC   50/60 Hz

Output rating

DC 7.6 V

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. 127 × 35 × 63 mm (w/h/d) 

(5 × 1 7/16 × 2 1/2 inches)

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 310 g (11.0 oz)

* See the label on this unit for other specifications.
Included items

AC Adaptor (AC-PW20) .......(1) 

AC Power cord .......(1) 

Set of printed documentation

The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with this unit and cannot be used with 

other electrical devices.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 

Do not connect the AC Adaptor to a voltage adaptor (travel converter) for overseas 

travel. This may result in overheating or other malfunction.

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Thank you for purchasing the Sony AC Adaptor. 

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

reference.

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-PW20
Serial No.

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

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor 

of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled 

with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect 

the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction 

occurs while using your Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this 

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku 

Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The 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.

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.

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 an   

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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