Sony AC-VQV10 User Manual

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When the CHARGE lamp blinks, read the following and take suitable action 

depending on how the CHARGE lamp blinks.

Blinks quickly: Turns on and off repeatedly every 0.15 seconds

Blinks slowly: Turns on and off repeatedly every 1.5 seconds
When the CHARGE lamp 

keeps blinking slowly and 

“WAITING” is displayed in the 

display window.

Charging is temporarily stopped. This unit is 

in the standby state. 

If the room temperature or the battery 

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).

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WAITING

When the CHARGE 

lamp blinks quickly and 

“WARNING” is displayed in 

the display window

The battery pack is being 

charged after a long period of 

non-use.

A battery that has not been used for a long time 

may lack the minimum required remaining 

capacity for this unit and battery pack to 

recognize each another. In this case, remove the 

battery pack from the unit and then install and 

charge it again. 

If “WARNING” is still displayed, check 

according to the following procedure.

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Remove the battery pack from this unit and then reinstall it.

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.

Please contact your nearest Sony dealer regarding a product that may have a 

problem.

Input

100 V - 240 V AC   50/60 Hz 26 W

Output

8.4 V DC   1.7 A (VCR)

8.4 V DC   2.2 A (BATT)

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 

(excluding the projecting 

parts)

Approx. 100 × 67 × 111 mm (w/h/d) 

(4 × 2 3/4 × 4 3/8 in.)

Mass

Approx. 330 g (11.7 oz)

Included items

 

AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQV10) (1)

 

AC Power cord (1)

 

Connecting cord (DK-225) (1)

 

Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Use a commercially available AC plug Adaptor (not supplied), if necessary, 

depending on the design of the wall outlet.

Do not connect this unit to a voltage Adaptor (travel converter) for overseas 

travel. This may result in overheating or other malfunction. 

For operating Sony equipment (video cameras etc.) using the connection cords 

included with this unit.

For charging Sony rechargeable battery packs (V series, H series, P series). The 

following functions are available when charging an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. 

With an “ActiFORCE” battery pack, even more advanced control is possible.

Quick charging 

(Faster than charging with your video camera, etc.)

Approximate charging time and battery life can be displayed.

For charging lithium ion battery packs. Cannot be used to recharge Ni-Cd or 

Ni-MH batteries.

Cannot be used with some model video cameras or other equipment. Confirm 

the compatibility of your equipment before use.

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“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data on battery 

consumption with compatible electronic equipment. We recommend that you use an 

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series, H series, P series) with electronic equipment 

that has the 

 mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“ActiFORCE” is the function name for next generation power systems.

“ActiFORCE” has higher capacity, quicker recharge, and faster and more accurate 

calculation of remaining battery capacity compared to our existing “InfoLITHIUM” 

battery pack P series power system.
“ActiFORCE” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

While charging the battery pack, this unit shows the battery life and the remaining 

battery capacity if used with your video camera, etc. so long as the following 

conditions are met.

You are using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

You are using a video camera, etc. with the 

 mark.

Check the battery pack has the 

 mark. Check in the operating 

instructions supplied with your video equipment whether it is “InfoLITHIUM” 

compatible.

If you use the battery pack with more than one video camera, etc. with the 

 

mark, the remaining battery time shown is if using with the equipment last attached to the 

battery pack.

Sony will not provide compensation for any failure to record or play back images, 

sound or other content due to a malfunction of the battery pack or AC adaptor/

charger.

See illustration .

For details of connection, refer to the operating instructions of the video camera etc.
1  Set the mode switch to VCR/CAMERA.
2  Connect the AC power cord to this unit.
3  Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

There is a beep and the display window comes on.

4  Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT connector of this unit.
5  Connect the connecting cord to the video camera.

For the direction in which to fit the connecting cord, refer to the operating 

instructions of video camera etc.

Setting the mode switch to CHARGE while operating the video camera etc. cuts 

the power supply to the video camera.

You cannot charge a battery pack installed in this unit when this unit is in VCR/

CAMERA mode.

Keep this unit away from your video camera etc. if the image is distorted.

The illustration shows connection to an HDR-CX550V digital HD video camera 

recorder.

See illustration -.

and battery pack.
1  Set the mode switch to CHARGE.
2  Connect the AC power cord to this unit.
3  Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

There is a beep and the display window comes on.

4  Install the battery pack.

Refer to “To install the battery pack”. When charging starts, the battery mark in 

the display window blinks in sequence and the CHARGE lamp lights up.

5  When charging is complete, remove the battery pack.

There are two levels of charge completion: “Normal charge” and “Full charge”.

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Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi

 © 2010  Sony Corporation   Printed in Japan

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WAITING
WARNING

BATTERY LIFE

TIME TO CHG

NORMAL FULL

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VCR/CAMERA

Normal charge 

When charge is completed, the battery mark is 

displayed as illustrated on the right.

Full charge 

If you continue to charge after normal charging 

is complete until the battery mark shows “FULL”, 

the battery pack can be used slightly longer than 

when in the normal charged state.

Refer to “To remove the battery pack” when removing the battery pack.

You can install two battery packs in this unit at the same time. Charging starts with 

the battery pack installed in Slot .

When two battery packs are installed but not simultaneously, charging starts with 

the battery pack installed first regardless of whether it is in Slot  or .
Note

This unit can be installed with two battery packs but cannot charge both 

simultaneously.

See illustration -.

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 Place the battery pack on this unit with the  mark facing the 

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 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

See illustration -.

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and lift it straight out.
Notes

Do not pick up this unit by holding the battery pack.

Be particularly careful not to hit the battery pack when installing it.

Be careful not to pinch your fingers while installing or removing the battery pack.

The following tables show the charging time for a main battery pack that has been 

completely discharged.
Quick Charge

NP-FV100

NP-FV70

NP-FV50

125 min

70 min

55 min

185 min

130 min

115 min

NP-FH100

NP-FH70

NP-FH50

130 min

65 min

55 min

190 min

125 min

115 min

NP-FP90

NP-FP71

NP-FP50

115 min

80 min

65 min

175 min

140 min

125 min

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

the ambient temperature.

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

down with a video camera etc., using this unit at an ambient temperature of 25 °C 

(77 °F).

You can use the battery pack even if you remove it from this unit before charging is 

completed. However, a shorter charging time means a shorter useable time.

The times shown are the approximate continuous recording times at an ambient 

temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when using an NP-FV70 rechargeable battery pack (sold 

separately) and a video camera that has a power consumption of 1.8W when used

without its LCD display.

This is when using a battery pack immediately after running it down with a video 

camera. It does not include a battery pack that has deteriorated, for example because 

it has not been used for a long time. 

There are two kinds of charging, normal charge and full charge.

Generally, the charging time and available recording time vary depending on the 

battery pack and conditions of use.
Notes

If the mode switch is set to VCR/CAMERA during charging, charging stops.

If the CHARGE lamp does not light up or blink, check that the battery pack is 

correctly attached to the AC Adaptor/Charger. If it is not correctly attached, it will 

not be charged.

If anything goes wrong during charging, the charge lamp blinks and “WARNING” 

appears on the display. For details, see “Troubleshooting”.

See illustration .

When charging starts, the battery life or the battery remaining % indication* lights 

up in the display window (*when using the battery pack V series). The battery 

life displayed is the approximate time remaining for recording images using the 

viewfinder. The battery life is shorter if the LCD display is used.

The battery life may not be displayed with certain video cameras. For details, refer to 

“Notes on the BATTERY LIFE indicator and the Battery remaining % indication”.
Press DISPLAY during charging.

During charging, the contents of the display window change each time you press 

the DISPLAY change button. The slot indicator lamp shows the slot number for the 

battery information displayed. When two battery packs are installed simultaneously, 

the time display of the battery pack not being charged returns automatically after 

about 10 seconds to the time display of the battery pack being charged.

Here is an example of installing a battery pack in Slot  followed by another in Slot 

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The slot indicator lamp corresponds to the slot number.
 Battery life if the first installed battery pack is installed in your 

 Remaining time until normal charging of the first installed battery 

The normal charge time is not displayed after full charging is complete.

 Remaining time until full charging of the first installed battery pack 

The full charge time is not displayed after full charging is complete.

This is not displayed when two battery packs are installed simultaneously.

 Battery life if the last installed battery pack is installed in your 

 Remaining time until normal charging of the last installed battery 

The normal charge time is not displayed after full charging is complete.

 Remaining time until full charging of the last installed battery pack 

The full charge time is not displayed after full charging is complete.

The time display or the remaining battery capacity when charging at 25 °C (77 °F)  

are approximate. They may differ from the actual time and remaining battery 

capacity depending on the environment of use.

It may take some time after pressing DISPLAY for the time to be displayed.

The time display of the battery pack on the side not being charged may take some 

time to appear.

To display the battery life of a new battery pack, first install it in your video 

camera recorder and use it for about 20 seconds, and then charge it with this unit.

If you install a fully charged battery pack in this unit, “TIME TO CHG FULL 1h” 

may appear on the display. This is not a malfunction.

The time display may show “– – – –” in the following cases. This is not a 

malfunction.

There is a difference between the time display and actual charging time. Even if 

this happens, continue charging.

When charging a battery other than an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (Battery 

life display and other functions are not available.)

In the following cases, there may be some deviation in the time display. This is not 

a malfunction.

If the battery pack is removed from this unit after normal charge is finished but 

before full charge is finished. (It takes about one hour from when normal charge 

is complete to when full charge is complete.)

When charging a battery pack that has not been use for a long time. (Fully 

charge once first.)

When charging a P series “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, it may take about one 

minute after installing the battery pack for the time to appear in the display 

window.

Full charging requires about one hour after normal charging is complete. 

When charging a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the displayed 

battery life and full charge time sometimes differ from the actual times. This is not 

a malfunction. If this happens, fully charge the battery pack. The correct times can 

then be displayed.

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Slot 

Mode switch

DISPLAY change button

CHARGE lamp 

DC OUT connector

Slot 

CHARGE lamp 

Display window

Slot indicator lamp

“InfoLITHIUM” indicator

WAITING indicator

WARNING indicator

TIME TO CHG (charge) indicator

Time indicator

BATTERY LIFE indicator

VCR/CAMERA indicator

Battery remaining % indication

Normal charge indicator

Full charge indicator

Battery life indicator

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Thank you for purchasing the Sony AC Adaptor/Charger.

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-

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 avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The AC Power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

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.

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.

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

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 For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for 

the power outlet.

Battery to be recharged for this product is follows

Brand Name

Sony

Battery Type

NP-FV30

NP-FV50

NP-FH50

NP-FV70

NP-FV100

Rating 

(Typical Capacity)

DC 7.2 V

3.6 Wh

(500 mAh)

DC 6.8 V

7.0 Wh

(1030 mAh)

DC 6.8 V

6.1 Wh

(900 mAh)

DC 6.8 V

14.0 Wh

(2060 mAh)

DC 6.8 V

26.5 Wh

(3900 mAh)

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, 1.8-3 m (6-10 ft), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power 

supply cord, rated for 125V 7A, with a 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

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lot 
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lot 
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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

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   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.

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.

Designed for use with compatible Sony battery packs.

Only charge recommended battery packs with this unit.

Attach the battery pack firmly.

To provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature range 

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

This unit provides quick charging, but charging outside the recommended 

temperature range leads to longer charging times in order to protect the 

battery pack. Once the charging time has been extended, it will not return to 

quick charging even if the temperature is brought within the recommended 

temperature range. Reattach the battery pack and then recharge it.

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Do not put this unit in any of the following places, whether it is in use or in storage. 

Doing so may lead to a malfunction.

Where it is extremely hot 

Near a heater or in direct sunlight such as on a dashboard. This unit may become 

deformed or malfunction.

Where there is excessive vibration

Where there is strong electromagnetism or radiation

Where there is excessive sand 

Protect this unit from sand and dust in places such as the seashore and other 

sandy areas or where dust clouds occur, as there is risk of malfunction.

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

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

furniture.

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

the bottom.

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

The battery terminal may be damaged if the battery pack is not attached correctly.

Do not use this unit where there are strong radio waves or radiation. Video 

cameras etc. may not be able to record or play back correctly.

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

Do not drop or apply mechanical shock to this unit.

Keep this unit away from TVs or AM receivers. Noise from this unit may enter the 

TV or radio if placed nearby.

Connect this unit to an available wall outlet. Even when the CHARGE lamp of 

this unit is off, the power is still connected. If any trouble occurs while this unit is 

in use, unplug it from the wall outlet to disconnect the power.

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

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

Do not connect this unit to a voltage adaptor (travel converter) for overseas travel. 

This may result in overheating or another malfunction.

This unit gets warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet after use. To disconnect the cord, pull it out 

by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

Remove the battery from this unit when charging is complete. Keeping the battery 

attached may decrease the battery life. 

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

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

and then wipe it dry.

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

unit.

When using a chemical cleaning cloth, refer to its instruction manual.

Spraying with a volatile solvent such as an insecticide or prolonged contact with 

rubber or vinyl may cause deterioration or damage to this unit.

Video equipment 

does not work

The power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet.

Insert into a wall outlet.

The connector cable is not properly connected.

Connect properly.

The mode switch is set to CHARGE.

Set the mode switch to VCR/CAMERA.

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The battery pack is 

not charged

The mode switch is set to VCR/CAMERA.

Set the mode switch to CHARGE.

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Power immediately 

turns off even though 

there is sufficient 

battery life, or the 

displayed battery 

life differs from the 

actual battery life

Run down the battery pack and then fully charge it again.

The battery life will be correctly displayed.

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The display is not 

changed

Refer to “Notes on the BATTERY LIFE indicator and the 

Battery remaining % indication”.

Quick charging is not 

performed

The temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low.

The display shown below may appear if a battery 

pack with a high or low temperature is attached, or 

if charging is performed outside the recommended 

charging temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F 

to 86 °F). Although charging can still be performed in 

these cases, quick charging is not performed in order 

to protect the battery pack.

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