Sony BC-TRA Manual

2-582-596-12(1)

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-TRA

Serial No.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

© 2005 Sony Corporation  Printed in Japan

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.

The graphical symbols with supplemental marking is located on
side surface of the unit.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a
vertical or floor mount position.

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.

• Connect the battery charger to an available wall outlet. Even

though the CHARGE lamp of this battery charger is off, it is
not disconnected from the power source. If any trouble occurs
while the unit is in use, unplug the battery charger from the
wall outlet to disconnect the power source.

• Do not use the battery charger placed in a narrow space, such

as between a wall and furniture.

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

nickel metal hydride type battery pack.

• Attach the battery pack to the unit firmly when you charge the

battery pack.

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

attached correctly.

• To protect the battery pack, remove the battery pack from the

unit within 24 hours after the charging is completed.

• Do not expose the battery charger to any shock or force such as

by hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Keep the unit away from a TV or AM receivers.
   In particular, noise from the device may enter a TV or radio if

it is placed nearby.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet after use. Pull the unit out

by the battery charger. Do not pull it out by the battery pack.

• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal

parts of the unit. If it does, a short may occur and the unit may
be damaged.

Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not
place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may lead to
breakdown.
• Locations of extremely high temperature

The temperature gets extremely high inside a car with the
windows closed in summer or in strong sunshine, and leaving
the unit inside may cause it to be deformed or break down.

• In direct sunlight or near a heater

There is a risk of deformation or breakdown.

• Locations of excessive vibration
• Locations with strong electromagnetism or radiant rays
• Locations with excessive sand

In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or
where dust clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust.
There is a risk of breakdown.

• Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth when it is dirty.

• If the unit is very dirty, wipe it using a cloth with a little

neutral solvent added, and then wipe it dry again.

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

the surface of the unit.

• When you use chemical cleaning clothes, refer to their

instruction manual.

• Using a volatile solvent like an insecticide, or keeping the unit

touching a rubber or vinyl plastic product for a long time may
cause a deterioration or damage to the unit.

Charging by attaching the battery pack to this unit.
1 Attach the battery pack. (See Illustration A)

Align the battery V mark with the charger V mark and insert
the battery in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into
place.

outlet. (See Illustration B)
The CHARGE lamp (orange) will light up and charging will
begin.
When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charging is
completed (Normal charge).
For a full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer
than usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately
another one hour (Full charge).
Do not connect the power plug of this unit with the prong of
the plug at the bottom. (See Illustration C)

Slide the battery out in the opposite direction to when it was
fitted.

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

• Approximate number of minutes to fully charge an empty

battery pack (Full charging time).

• Numbers in parentheses indicate the time to charge normally

(Normal charging time).

• To ascertain the battery life, refer to the instruction manual of

the camera that you use.

• The charging time may differ depending on the condition of

the battery pack or the temperature of the environment.

The temperature range for charging is 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F
to +104 °F). However, to provide 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 the unit and use it even
though the charging is not completed yet. However, the time
that the battery pack can be used differs depending on the
charging time.

• Check if the battery pack is attached to this unit firmly when

the CHARGE lamp does not light.

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

lamp will light up once, then go out.

• When charging a battery pack which has not been used for a

long time, it may take longer than usual to charge.

Do not connect the battery charger to a voltage adaptor
(travel converter) for overseas travel. This may result in
overheating or other malfunction.

When the CHARGE lamp blinks, check through the following
chart.

Input rating

100 - 240 V AC   50/60 Hz   5 W

Output rating

Battery charge terminal:
8.4 V DC   350 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. 42 

× 37 × 75 mm (w/h/d)

(1 

11

/

16

 

× 1 

1

/

2

 

× 3 in.)

Mass

Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz.)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product 
with the problem.

Remove the battery that is being charged and firmly attach the same 
battery again.

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.

The CHARGE lamp blinks again:
The 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.

185

275

Normal charging time

(125)

(215)

A

B

C

•The BC-TRA battery charger can only be used to charge a

lithium ion type “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series).

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

nickel metal hydride type battery pack.

•“InfoLITHIUM” A series battery pack has the

mark.

•“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

•Le chargeur de batterie BC-TRA ne peut être utilisé que pour

la recharge de batteries au lithium-ion de type
« InfoLITHIUM » (série A).

•Ce chargeur ne peut pas être utilisé pour charger les batteries

au nickel-cadmium ou aux hydrures métalliques de nickel.

•Les batteries rechargeables « InfoLITHIUM » de série A

portent la marque 

.

•« InfoLITHIUM » est une marque de fabrique de Sony

Corporation.

•BC-TRA 電池充電器只能用於對鋰離子“InfoLITHIUM”電池組

（A 系列）充電。

•本裝置不能用於鎳鎘或鎳氫電池組。
•“InfoLITHIUM”（A 系列）電池組有

標誌。

•“InfoLITHIUM”是 Sony 公司的商標。

BATTERY V mark
Repère de
BATTERY V
BATTERY V 標誌

CHARGER V mark
Repère de
CHARGER V
CHARGER V 標誌

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.

Aucune compensation ne peut être accordée si l’enregistrement
ou la lecture n’a pas pu être effectué en raison d’un problème de
batterie, de chargeur, etc.

如果是因為電池組，電池充電器等的故障而不能記錄或播放時，記
錄內容概不能獲保證。