Sony DC-VQ11 Manual

If this unit is not working properly, check to see if the fuse has blown out.
If the fuse has blown out, replace it in the following way.

Notes
• Replace the fuse with a fuse of the same rating (4 A, 125 V).
• If the car’s cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ash, etc., the plug part will

become hot due to a poor connection. Be sure to clean it before using.

• When replacing the fuse, do not substitute anything for the specified fuse.
• If the fuse blows again soon after replacement, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Please contact your car dealer about the polarity that your car is grounded
or the voltage of your car battery, etc.

If a problem occurs during charging, the CHARGE lamp flashes and
WARNING appears on the display.
Check through the following chart.

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow,then lift it straight out.

While charging, you can check the charging time on the display. After
starting charging in a minute, BATTERY LIFE lights up on the display.

Press DISPLAY CHANGE while charging.
Each time you press DISPLAY CHANGE, the display changes as follows.

Notes
• The time display shows the approximate time when charging at 10°C -

30°C. The time display may differ from the actual charging time
depending on using conditions and circumstances.

• The time display may show “– – – –” in the following cases. However, the

unit is not malfunctioning.
– The remaining battery time is less than 5 minutes.
– There is a difference between the displayed time and actual charging

time. Even if this happens, continue charging.

• Full charge requires about 1 hour after normal charge is completed. If you

remove the battery pack between normal charge and full charge, the
charging time may not be displayed properly in the next charging.

• If the charging time is not displayed properly, fully charge the battery

pack. The charging time will be displayed properly.

• When you attach a fully charged battery pack to this unit, “TIME TO CHG

FULL 1h” may appear on the display. However, the unit is not
malfunctioning.

• The remaining battery time may not be displayed depending on using

conditions and circumstances of your video camera recorder and of the
battery. See “About the remaining time” for more details.

• You may wait for a while after pressing DISPLAY CHANGE until the

display shows the time indication.

• To display the remaining battery time of a new battery, attach it to your

video camera recorder and use it for about 20 seconds. Then, charge the
battery with this unit.

See illustration C.

Use the supplied DK-115 connecting cord.
For details of the connection, refer to the instruction manual of your video
equipment.

3 Connect the connecting cord A to the DC OUT connector of this

4 Connect the connecting plate B to the video equipment.

When using the connecting cord
While pressing the connecting plate B, slide it to the left.
To remove the connecting plate, slide it to the right while sliding the
battery release lever C to the right.

Notes
• If you set the mode change switch to CHARGE while operating the video

equipment, the power supply to the video equipment stops.

• You cannot charge the battery pack attached to this unit while supplying

the power to the video equipment.

• Keep this unit away from the video equipment if the picture is disturbed.

Power requirements

12/24 V DC
(12/24 V, only for negative groundedcars)

Output voltage

DC OUT:
4.2 V, 1.8 A in operating mode
Battery charge terminal:
4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge mode

Application

Sony battery pack NP-FS11/FS21/FS31/F10/
F20/F30

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. 85 

×

 45 

×

 79 mm (w/h/d)

(3

3

/

8

 

×

 1

13

/

16

 

×

 3 

1

/

8

 inches)

including projecting parts

Mass

Approx. 240 g (8.0 oz)

Supplied accessories

Connecting cord DK-115 (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine
accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing
Sony video products, Sony recommends that you
purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO
ACCESSORIES” mark.

See illustration A.

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Display window
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See illustration B.

The beep sounds and the display window lights up.

Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator becomes 
and the CHARGE lamp lights up, normal charge is completed. For full
charge, which allows you to use the battery slightly longer than “normal
charge”, leave the battery pack attached until the CHARGE lamp goes
out.
Remove the battery pack when required. It can be used even if the
charging is not completed.

1

 Place the battery pack on this unit with the b 

b 

b 

b 

b 

2

Press the battery pack until the terminal shutter enters completely into
this unit.

Note
When you install the battery pack, be sure not to strike it to the terminal of
the DC adaptor/charger.

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

• Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully (Full charge).
• Approximate minutes in parentheses indicate the time when you charge

normally (Normal charge).

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

equipment which you use.

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

pack or the temperature of the environment.

Notes
• When the mode change switch is set to VCR/CAMERA during charging,

charging stops.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is

correctly attached to the DC adaptor/charger. If it is not attached, it will
not be charged.

105 (45)

135 (75)

165 (105)

110 (50)

150 (90)

195 (135)

Thank you for purchasing the Sony DC adaptor/charger.

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

The DC-VQ11 car battery charger (only for negative (–) grounded cars) can
be used by connecting to the cigarette lighter socket of a car as follows:
• to charge a lithium ion type battery pack.

The following functions are available with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack:
– Quickly charging
– Remaining charge time display and remaining battery time display

• to supply power to the Sony video equipment using the connecting cord

(supplied).

What is the “InfoLITHIUM”
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data
with compatible electronic equipment about its battery consumption. Sony
recommends that you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with electronic
equipment having the 

 mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

To prevent 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.

While charging the battery pack, this unit will show the remaining battery
time with your video equipment, etc. on the following conditions.
• Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
• Using the electronic equipment having the 

 mark

Make sure that you use the battery pack having the 

 mark.

Consult the operating instructions supplied with your video equipment if it
is applied to “InfoLITHIUM”.

If you use this battery pack with electronic equipment not having the 
mark, the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes.*

* The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment

which the equipment is used under

Use only a lithium ion type battery pack. This unit cannot be used to charge
a Ni-Cd/Nickel hydrogen type battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack firmly.
• Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.

Charging temperature
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).

• Use this car battery charger only for cars which use a 12 or 24 volt battery.
• There are cars which are negatively grounded and there are others which

are positively grounded.
This car battery charger is for negatively grounded cars only.

• Use the unit with leaving the car engine going. If you use the unit with the

car engine stopped, the car battery may become unusable.

• This unit is not disconnected form the power source as long as it is

connected to the cigarette lighter socket of a car.

• Unplug the car battery cord from the cigarette lighter socket when not in

use. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• When charging the battery pack, attach the battery pack to the unit firmly.
• Attach the battery pack to the unit straight. If the battery pack is not

installed in an appropriate position, the jack part of the unit may be
damaged.

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

24 hours after the charging is completed.

• Do not place the unit in a location where it will be in direct sunlight such

as on the dashboard.

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

• The remaining battery time

The time is not displayed when the
remaining battery time is less than 5
minutes.

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.

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.  DC-VQ11

Serial No.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

3-058-917-11(1)

Sony Corporation  © 2000  Printed in Japan

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WARNING

BATTERY LIFE

TIME TO CHG
NORMAL FULL

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VCR/CAMERA

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BATTERY LIFE

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TIME TO CHG
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TIME TO CHG

FULL

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

Remove the battery pack from this unit,  then install the same battery 
pack again.

If the CHARGE lamp flashes 
again:
Install another battery pack.

If the CHARGE lamp lights 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:
The problem is with this unit.

If the CHARGE lamp lights and 
does not flash again:
If the CHARGE lamp goes out 
because the charging time has 
passed,  the problem is with the 
battery pack first installed.