Sony BC-QM1 Owner's Manual

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充电器 

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi

© 2013  Sony Corporation   Printed in China

When not using this unit, disconnect the USB cable from its USB 

 

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connector and store it.

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 manual.

 

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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.

This unit can charge or power Sony devices (video cameras etc.) using a 

 

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USB cable compatible with your device. (USB AC adaptor function)
This unit can be used as a charger for Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery 

 

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packs (V series/H series/P series/W series/M series). (Battery charger 
function)

The USB AC adaptor function and battery charger function can be used 

 

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at the same time. (Simultaneous charge mode)
You can make this unit charge a battery pack quicker than usual by 

 

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pressing the quick charge button. (Quick charge mode)

Normal 
charging

Enabled

Off

Quick charging Disabled

On

“InfoLITHIUM” battery packs (V series/H series/P series/W series/M 
series) have the 

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mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

This unit cannot be used to charge a nickel cadmium battery pack or 

 

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nickel metal hydride battery pack.
This unit can be only be used to charge “InfoLITHIUM” battery 

 

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packs (V series/H series/P series/W series/M series).

 Identifying the parts

Charging status indicator lamp

CHARGE lamp

Quick charge button

USB connector

Power plug

Battery terminal (for M series)

Battery terminal (for V/H/P series)

Battery terminal (for W series)

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 mark (for M/V/H/P series)

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10   mark (for W series)

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

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 Align the  mark on the battery pack in the direction of the  

mark on this unit and insert it. 

 Slide the battery pack in the direction illustrated.
InfoLITHIUM W series (See illustration 

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 Align the  mark on the battery pack in the direction of the  

mark on this unit, and bring the battery pack into contact with the 
battery terminal (for W series) of this unit.

 Press the battery pack in the direction illustrated until it is flat 

inside this unit.

2  Lift the power plug and connect it to a wall outlet (wall 

socket).
Always connect the power plug with the prongs at the top. (See 
illustration 

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

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The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up and charging begins.
The CHARGE lamp goes out when the battery pack is about 90 % 
charged.
The charging status indicator lamp goes out when charging is 
completed. (Full charge)

Do not lift this unit by the battery pack.

 

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Be careful not to hit the battery pack against this unit.

 

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Be careful not to catch your fingers when attaching and removing 

 

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the battery pack.

InfoLITHIUM V/H/P series
InfoLITHIUM M series
Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the opposite direction to when 
you attached it.

InfoLITHIUM W series
Lift the battery pack up and remove it.

You can check the approximate charging status with the charging status 
indicator lamp.

 

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 ... Off,   

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 ... Lit up

Charging status 

indicator lamp

CHARGE lamp

Immediately after 
attaching the battery 
pack - 30 %

30 % - 60 %

60 % - 90 %

90 % - Full charge

Full charge 
completed

The charge level shown by the charging status indicator lamp and the 
percentages in the above table are rough guides.
The actual status may differ depending on the ambient temperature or the 
condition of the battery pack.

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

170

195

400

750

145

270

205

395

620

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack.

 

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

 

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device.
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 device, using this unit at an ambient temperature 
of 25 °C (77 °F).

Charging temperature
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).

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.

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Battery charger.

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-QM1 

Serial No.  

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

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.

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

floor mount position.

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

adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

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

 

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furniture.
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.

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.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 
like.

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.

 

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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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Battery to be recharged for this product is follows

Brand Name

Sony

Battery Type

NP-FV30

NP-FV50

NP-FV70

NP-FV100

NP-FH50

Rating 
(Minimum  
Capacity)

DC 7.2V  

3.6 Wh  

(500 mAh)

DC 6.8V  

6.6 Wh  

(980 mAh)

DC 6.8V  

13.0 Wh  

(1,960 mAh)

DC 6.8V  

25.0 Wh  

(3,700 mAh)

DC 6.8 V  

5.9 Wh  

(870 mAh)

Brand Name

Sony

Battery Type

NP-FW50

NP-

FM500H

NP-FM50

NP-QM71D NP-QM91D

Rating 
(Minimum 
Capacity)

DC 7.2V 

7.3 Wh 

(1,020 mAh)

DC 7.2V 

11.5 Wh 

(1,600 mAh)

DC 7.2 V 

7.9 Wh 

(1,100 mAh)

DC 7.2 V 

19.0 Wh 

(2,600 mAh)

DC 7.2V 

33.0 Wh 

(4,500 mAh)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or 
playback is not made due to a malfunction of this unit.

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.

Connect this unit to an available wall outlet (wall socket). Even when 

 

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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.
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 attached 

 

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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.

 

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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.
The USB connector of this unit is for output only. Do not connect it to 

 

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the USB port of a computer, etc. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Some USB rechargeable devices cannot be used with this unit. Also, 

 

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some devices may not be operable while recharging. Check the charging 
specifications in the instruction manual of your device.
When you use the USB connector of this unit, attach a battery pack to 

 

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the connected device. Not doing so may cause data loss from the device 
or damage due to the device crashing.
Be warned that some devices may suddenly lose their input memory 

 

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regardless of whether they are used with the USB connector of this unit. 
(For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device.) 
Always back up the input memory beforehand. Sony is not liable for 
any loss of input memory when using this unit.
Make sure before using this unit that its current and voltage match 

 

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those of the outlet. 
Depending on the conditions of use of this unit’s USB connector, this 

 

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unit may automatically shut down for safety reasons if the input current 
is too high.
Sony does not guarantee operation of this unit if you use it with a USB 

 

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hub or USB extension cable. Always follow the designated connecting 
method of the USB cable supplied with your device.

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1  Connect your device to this unit.
2  Lift the power plug up and connect it to a wall outlet (wall 

socket).
Powering starts automatically.
Powering does not start if the quick charge button is lit. Press the 
quick charge button to turn it off before using this unit.

3  After the device is completely recharged, unplug this unit 

A USB cable is not supplied with this unit. Prepare a USB cable 

 

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compatible with your device.
You may need to perform some operation on your device to use the 

 

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USB AC adaptor function of this unit. The operation and specifications 
differ depending on your device model. For details, refer to the 
instruction manuals of your device.

This unit can charge a battery pack and power a device connected via 
USB cable at the same time.
For details on attaching a battery pack to this unit, see “To Charge the 
Battery Pack.”
For details on connecting to a device, see “Use this unit with the USB 
cable.”

During battery pack charging, press the quick charge button to charge in 
a shorter time.
The quick charge button lights up orange during quick charge mode.

“Simultaneous charge mode” and “Quick charge mode” cannot be used 

 

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at the same time. 
When quick charge is started, powering to a device connected via USB 
cable stops. 
Always check the status of your device before use. 
When quick charge is completed, powering to the device connected via 
USB cable restarts.
This unit will not switch to quick charge mode if no battery pack is 

 

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attached. Always attach a battery pack to this unit before operating the 
quick charge button.

70

80

125

230

115

160

140

225

330

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack.

 

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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 device, using this unit at an ambient temperature 
of 25 °C (77 °F).

This unit supports worldwide voltages 100 V to 240 V.
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a 
malfunction.
The shape of wall outlets (wall sockets) differs depending on the 
country and region. Check before departure.

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 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.

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.

This unit is not connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).

 

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Connect this unit to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.

 

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The battery pack is not firmly attached.

 

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Attach the battery pack to this unit correctly.

 

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This unit is not connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).

 

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Connect this unit to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.

 

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The device connected to this unit may need to be operated.

 

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Refer to the instruction manual of the connected device.

 

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This unit is set to quick charge mode.

 

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When this unit is set to quick charge mode, powering the device 

 

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connected with a USB cable is stopped. 
Operate the quick charge button and check that its light is off.

Input rating

100 V - 240 V AC   50 Hz/60 Hz 
0.38 A

Output rating

8.4 V DC   1,600 mA (BATTERY CHARGE)
5.0 V DC  1,500 mA (USB POWER 5V 1500mA)

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.) 67 mm × 49 mm × 105 mm (w/h/d) 

(2 3/4 in. × 1 15/16 in. × 4 1/4 in.) 

Mass

Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz)

Included items

Battery Charger (BC-QM1) (1)
Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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