SONY BC-VM10 - Battery Charger Manual

Introduction

Before operating this Battery charger, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• The BC-VM10 battery charger can only be used to charge an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
• "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs (M series) have the mark.
• This unit cannot be used to charge a nickel cadmium type or nickel metal hydride type battery pack.
• "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Identifying the parts

To Charge the Battery Pack

1. Attach the battery pack.
   Keeping the battery mark in the same direction as the charger mark , insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. (See illustration ).
2. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to this unit and then to a wall outlet (wall socket) (See Illustration ).
   The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up and charging begins. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charging is completed (Normal charge).
   For a full charge, which allows you to use the battery pack longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately another one hour (Full charge).

To remove the battery pack
Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the opposite direction to when you attached it and lifting it straight out.

Charging time

• For more about the battery life, see the instruction manual of your camera.
• The charging time may differ depending on the condition of the battery pack or the ambient temperature.
• The times shown are for charging an empty battery pack, which has been run down with a camera, using this unit at an ambient temperature of 25°C.

Charging temperature
The temperature range for charging is 0°C to 40°C.
For maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 10°C to 30°C.

To use the battery pack quickly
You can remove the battery pack from this unit and use it even if charging is not completed. However, the charging time affects the time that the battery pack can be used.

Notes

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light up, check if the battery pack is firmly attached to this unit.
• When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp lights up once and then goes out.
• A battery pack that has not been used for a long time may take longer than usual to charge.
• Unplug this unit from the wall outlet (wall socket) after use. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself.

You can use the battery charger in any country/region where the power supply is from 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

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.

When the CHARGE lamp keeps blinking quickly
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.

If the CHARGE lamp keeps blinking quickly, check through the following chart.

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: e 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 rst installed.
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product that may have a problem.

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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