Sony ACC-TCV5 Manual

4-418-543-51(1)

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi

© 2012  Sony Corporation   Printed in China

For a full charge, which allows you to use the battery pack longer than 

usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately another one 

hour (Full charge).

Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the opposite direction to when 

you attached it.

The following table shows the charging time for a battery pack that is 

completely discharged.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack V series

Battery pack

NP-FV100

NP-FV70

NP-FV50

Normal 

charging 

time

900

490

240

Battery pack

NP-FH100

NP-FH70

NP-FH50

Normal 

charging 

time

900

410

205

Battery pack

NP-FP90

NP-FP71

NP-FP50

Normal 

charging 

time

620

410

160

For more about the battery life, see the instruction manual of your 

 

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video camera.

The charging time may differ depending on the condition of the battery 

 

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pack or the ambient temperature.

The times shown are for charging an empty battery pack which has 

 

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been run down with a video camera, using this unit at an ambient 

temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

The temperature range for charging is 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).  

For maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature 

range when charging is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

You can remove the battery pack from this unit and use it even if 

charging is not completed. However, the charging time affects the time 

that the battery pack can be used.

If the CHARGE lamp does not light up, check if the battery pack is 

 

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firmly attached to this unit.

When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp 

 

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lights up once and then goes out.

A battery pack that has not been used for a long time may take longer 

 

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than usual to charge.

The charged battery pack gradually discharges even if you do not use 

 

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it. Charge the battery pack before use to avoid missing any recording 

opportunities.

This unit supports worldwide voltages 100 V to 240 V.

Do not use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a 

malfunction.

When the CHARGE lamp blinks, check through the following chart.
The CHARGE lamp blinks in two ways.

Blinks slowly:  Turns on and off repeatedly every 1.5 seconds

Blinks quickly: Turns on and off repeatedly every 0.15 seconds

The action to be taken depends on the way the CHARGE lamp blinks.
When the CHARGE lamp keeps blinking slowly

Charging is pausing. This unit is in the standby state.

If the room 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).
When the CHARGE lamp keeps blinking quickly

When charging the battery pack for the first time in one of the 

following situations, the CHARGE lamp may blink quickly. 

If this happens, remove the battery pack from this unit, reattach it and 

charge it again.

 When the battery pack is left for a long time

 When the battery pack is left installed in the camera for a long time

 Immediately after purchase

If the CHARGE lamp keeps blinking quickly, check through the following 

chart.

Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product that may 

have a problem.

Remove the battery pack that is being charged and then firmly attach the same 

battery pack again.

Install another battery pack.

If the CHARGE lamp goes out 

because the charging time has 

passed,  there is no problem.

The problem is with this unit.

If the CHARGE lamp goes out 

because the charging time has 

passed,  the problem is with the 

battery pack first installed.

Input rating 

100 V - 240 V AC   50 Hz/60 Hz

 

6 VA - 10 VA   4 W

Output rating 

Battery charge terminal:

 

8.4 V DC   280 mA

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.) 

60 mm × 95 mm × 25 mm (w/h/d)

 

(2 3/8 in. × 3 3/4 in. × 1 in.) 

Mass 

Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)

Maximum output voltage  DC 8.4 V

Mean output voltage 

DC 6.8 V

Capacity (typ.) 

7.0 Wh (1,030 mAh)

Capacity (min.) 

6.6 Wh (980 mAh)

Operating temperature 

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Dimensions 

Approx. 31.8 mm × 20.5 mm × 45.1 mm

 

(w/h/d) (1 5/16 in. × 13/16 in. × 1 13/16 in.)

Mass 

Approx. 51 g (1.8 oz.)

Included items 

Battery Charger (BC-VH1) (1)

 

Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) (1)

 

Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Accessory kit.

Before operating this Battery charger, please read this manual thoroughly 

and retain it for future reference.

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. BC-VH1 

Serial No.  

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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug 

 

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adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 

 

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floor mount position.

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is 

located on the bottom.
Battery to be recharged for this product is follows

Brand Name

Sony

Battery Type

NP-FH50

Rating 

(Typical Capacity)

DC 6.8 V   

6.1 Wh 

(900 mAh)

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using this unit. 

 

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Even when the CHARGE lamp of this unit is off, the power is not 

disconnected. If any trouble occurs while this unit is in use, unplug it 

from the wall outlet (wall socket) to disconnect the power.

Do not use this unit in a narrow space such as between a wall and 

 

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furniture.

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long 

as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the set itself has 

been turned off .

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.

 

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 

 

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which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

 

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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or 

playback is not made due to a malfunction of the battery pack, battery 

charger, etc.

Do not place this unit in any of the following locations, whether it is in 

use or in storage. Doing so may lead to a malfunction.

In direct sunlight such as on dashboards or near heating apparatus, as 

 

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this unit may become deformed or malfunction

Where there is excessive vibration

 

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Where there is strong electromagnetism or radiant rays

 

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Where there is excessive sand 

 

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In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust 

clouds occur, protect this unit from sand and dust. There is a risk of 

malfunction.

Attach the battery pack firmly to this unit when charging the battery 

 

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pack.

The battery terminal may be damaged if the battery pack is not 

 

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attached correctly.

To protect the battery pack, remove it from this unit when charging is 

 

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completed.

Do not drop or apply mechanical shock to this unit.

 

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Keep this unit away from TVs or AM receivers. 

 

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Noise from this unit may enter a TV or radio if placed nearby.

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet (wall socket) after use. Hold this 

 

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unit when you unplug it from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of 

 

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this unit. If it does, a short may occur and this unit may be damaged.

The battery pack and this unit can become warm during or 

 

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immediately after recharging.

If this unit gets dirty, wipe it using a soft dry cloth.

 

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If this unit gets very dirty, wipe it using a cloth with a little neutral 

 

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solvent added, and then wipe it dry.

Do not use thinners, benzine, alcohol, etc., as they will damage the 

 

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surface of this unit.

When you use a chemical cleaning cloth, refer to its instruction 

 

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manual.

Using a volatile solvent such as an insecticide or keeping this unit 

 

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in contact with a rubber or vinyl product for a long time may cause 

deterioration or damage to this unit.

The battery pack is charged by attaching it to this unit.

* The battery pack illustrated is V series.
1  Attach the battery pack.

Keeping the battery mark  in the same direction as the charger mark 

, insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. (See illustration 

). 

2  Pull the power plug up, and then connect it to a wall outlet 

Always connect the power plug with the prongs at the top (See 

illustration ).

Do not connect the power plug with the prongs at the bottom (See 

illustration ).

The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up and charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charging is completed 

(Normal charge).

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

The BC-VH1 battery charger can only be used to charge 

 

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“InfoLITHIUM” battery packs (V series, H series and P series).

“InfoLITHIUM” V series, H series and P series battery packs have the 

 

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, 

, and 

 marks, respectively.

This unit cannot be used to charge a nickel cadmium type or nickel 

 

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metal hydride type battery pack.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

 

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Battery  

Charger 