Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause/Solution
Digital Single Lens Reflex
•The power plug is disconnected from the
Camera does not work.
wall outlet.
t Insert into the wall outlet.
•The connecting cable is not properly
connected.
t Connect properly.
•The mode change switch is set to CHARGE.
t Set the mode change switch to VCR/
CAMERA.
The battery is not charged.
•The mode change switch is set to VCR/
CAMERA.
t Set the mode change switch to CHARGE.
Power immediately turns
•Fully charge again.
off even though there is
t The battery life will be correctly
sufficient battery life, or the
displayed.
displayed battery life
•When using a digital single lens reflex
differs from the actual time.
camera, the battery life may vary
considerably depending on the method of
use. For details, refer to “About the battery
life”.
The display is not switched.
t Refer to “About the battery life”.
The rapid charging or
The display shown below may appear if a
SuperQuick (SQ) Charge is
battery pack is charged outside of the
not performed.
recommended charging temperature range of
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). In this case,
charging can be performed, but it will not be
performed with quick charging or SuperQuick
(SQ) Charge to protect the battery pack.
The CHARGE lamp blinks,
t Check through the following chart
and “WARNING” is
displayed in the display
window.
Remove the battery pack from this unit, then install the same battery
pack again.
If the CHARGE lamp flashes
If the CHARGE lamp lights and
again:
does not flash again:
Install another battery pack.
If the CHARGE lamp goes out
because the charging time has
passed, there is no problem.
If the CHARGE lamp lights and
If the CHARGE lamp flashes
does not flash again:
again:
If the CHARGE lamp goes out
The problem is with this unit.
because the charging time has
passed, the problem is with the
battery pack first installed.
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product
with the problem.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery packs and
SuperQuick (SQ) charging
This unit supports “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs (M series). The unit’s
function of displaying the battery life is available when using in
combination with “InfoLITHIUM” compatible equipment (mainly
camcorders). Battery packs marked “SQ” also support SuperQuick
charging, which is faster than normal or quick charging.
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 (M series) with
electronic equipment having the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
What is SuperQuick (SQ) Charge?
SuperQuick (SQ) Charge is the general name of a quick charging feature
and power system. The combination of the “InfoLITHIUM” batteries
having the
or
mark and their corresponding devices realizes this
feature. SuperQuick (SQ) Charge provides a vast reduction in the charging
time in comparison to conventional quick charging (or ordinary charging).
The charge mode lamp lights up as shown below in accordance with the
charge mode.
x SuperQuick (SQ) Charge underway
t The “SQ MODE” lamp lights up.
x Quick charging underway
t The “QUICK MODE” lamp lights up.
The charge mode lamp goes out when normal charge is completed.
About the battery life
While charging the battery pack, this unit will show the battery life 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”.
About one minute after charging starts, BATTERY LIFE appears on the
display.
• While being used as a charger, this unit indicates the battery life if the
battery pack being charged is used in your video equipment. This
function is available when using “InfoLITHIUM” (M series) battery packs
in combination with compatible equipment (mainly camcorders). Check
that the battery pack has the
mark. Check in the operating
instructions of your video equipment whether it is “InfoLITHIUM”
compatible.
• If the battery pack was fitted in a digital single lens reflex camera before
charging, the display indicates the battery life if it were fitted in a
camcorder with a power consumption equivalent to that of the digital
single lens reflex camera. To display the battery life of a new battery pack,
first attach it to your digital single reflex camera etc. and use it for about
20 seconds. Then charge the battery pack with this unit.
• BATTERY LIFE appears on the display one minute after charging starts.
• When using two or more “InfoLITHIUM” compatible video equipment
units, the battery life indicated is that of the last unit to be fitted with a
battery pack.
• The displayed remaining time is the approximate time when recording
via the viewfinder. The remaining time is shorter when using the LCD
display.
• The battery life may not be displayed with certain video equipment.
• A battery life of less than five minutes is not displayed.
• The time display may show “– – – –” in the following cases. This is not a
malfunction.
– If the battery life is less than five minutes.
– If the displayed time differs from the actual charging time. (Continue
charging until fully charged.)
– If the battery is not “InfoLITHIUM”. (Battery life display and other
functions are not available.)
– If the battery pack has never been fitted to this unit before. (Attach the
battery pack to your digital single reflex camera etc. and use for about 20
seconds before charging with this unit.)
Specifications
AC-VQ900AM
Input
100 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 33 W
Output
7.6 V DC 3.0 A (CAMERA)
8.4 V DC 2.9 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)
Approx. 123 × 48 × 135 mm (w/h/d)
Dimensions
× 1
× 5
7
15
3
(Projections are not included (4
/
/
/
inches)
8
16
8
in the dimensions.)
Mass
Approx. 490 g (1 lb. 1 oz.)
Included items
AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ900AM) ............ (1)
AC Power cord ..................................................... (1)
Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor (not supplied), if necessary,
depending on the design of the wall outlet.
Wall outlet
AC-VQ900AM
AC plug adaptor (not supplied)
Do not connect this unit to a voltage adaptor (travel converter) for
overseas travel. This may result in overheating or other malfunction.