SONY BCG-34HW /UK/AR/AU/KR - Compact Charger Operating Instructions
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Introduction
Please read the following instructions carefully before use.
The Sony Compact Charger should be used only with Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MH batteries that are marked "rechargeable."
Leading Features
- Safety timer
- Worldwide Voltage AC 100 V - 240 V
- Detection of non-rechargeable batteries
Parts
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- LED indicator
- AA Battery slot
- AAA Battery slot
Charging
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- Insert the Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries into the charger, ensuring proper alignment of the + and – terminals.
Any combination of AA and AAA batteries is possible. - The charger then can be plugged into the proper AC mains (standard 100 V – 240 V).
The orange LED indicator will light up to signal that the charging process has begun and will remain turned on for 15 hours. However, when charging only AAA batteries, the orange indicator will remain turned on for 6 hours. Please remove the batteries from the charger referring to the charging time chart below. Charging time varies depending on battery types.
Charging Time (Full Charging Time for Each Battery Type)
Cycle Energy Multi-Use | Cycle Energy High Capacity |
NH-AA (2100 mAh) | Approx. 12 hours | NH-AA (2700 mAh) | Approx. 15 hours |
NH-AA (2500 mAh) | Approx. 14 hours |
NH-AA (1000 mAh) | Approx. 6 hours |
NH-AAA (1000 mAh) | Approx. 6 hours |
NH-AAA (800 mAh) | Approx. 5 hours |
NH-AAA (900 mAh) | Approx. 5 hours |
The above time is an approximation in temperature conditions ranging from 10°C - 30°C. Charging time will vary depending on the charging conditions and remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery.
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Safety Timer
After 15 hours, charging is automatically stopped and the LED indicator is turned off. However, when charging only AAA batteries, the orange indicator will remain turned on for 6 hours.
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Notes
- The batteries must be inserted before the charger is plugged into the mains.
- The batteries should be fully discharged before they are recharged.
- The batteries should never be stored in the charger when not being charged.
Troubleshooting
If the LED indicator is blinking.
- The life of the rechargeable battery has expired
Insert a new rechargeable battery. - Charging incorrect types of batteries
Charge only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
If the LED indicator does not turn on.
- Rechargeable battery is not inserted properly
Insert Ni-MH rechargeable battery properly. Align + and – terminals. - Contact surface of rechargeable battery may not be clean
Clean the + and – terminals of the rechargeable battery and charger with a dry cloth. - Contact surface of the plug may not be good.
Clean the plug with a dry cloth. Try another mains.
Contact your Sony Service Representative in case you have further questions.
Specifications
Mains input voltage: | AC 100 V – 240 V, 2 W |
Input frequency: | 50/60 Hz |
Charging output: | DC 1.2 V, 200 mA (AA) × 2/200 mA (AAA) × 2 |
Operating temperature: | 0°C – 35°C |
Dimensions: | 50.5 × 107 × 26mm (W × L × H) (plug not included) |
Weight: | 67 g (batteries not included) |
Documents / ResourcesDownload manual
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