Sony BC-L120 User manual

BATTERY CHARGER
BC-L120
OPERATION MANUAL [English/French/German]
1st Edition (Revised 2)

English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED.
Save these instructions. This manual
contains important safety and
operating instructions.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable
recommended in this manual must be
used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.

1(EN)
Table of Contents
Overview.................................................................... 2(EN)
Features...................................................................2(EN)
Charging System.....................................................3(EN)
Precautions ............................................................... 5(EN)
Location and Function of Parts............................... 6(EN)
Connecting Battery Packs/Supplying DC Power... 9(EN)
Connecting a battery pack ......................................9(EN)
Charging ...............................................................10(EN)
Supplying power to an external device.................11(EN)
Specifications ......................................................... 12(EN)
English

Overview
2(EN)
Overview
The BC-L120 Battery Charger can be used to simultaneously
charge up to four BP-L40A/L60A/L90A Lithium-ion Battery
Packs, or to supply DC power to an external device.
Features
Simultaneous connection of up to four battery packs
The BC-L120 can connect and charge up to four battery packs
at the same time. These battery packs may be either the BP-
L40A, the BP-L60A, the BP-L90A, or any mix of the three.
Quick charging
The BC-L120 features a new system that charges up to four
battery packs quickly and efficiently.
For details, see “Charging system” on page 3(EN).
Compact and lightweight
The BC-L120 is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry.
Diagnostics function
The BC-L120 checks each connected battery pack for
abnormalities. An indicator flashes red for any battery pack
that cannot be charged normally.
Charging progress indicators
Indicators light up to show three different charging levels: less
than 80% capacity, 80% capacity, and greater than 80%
capacity.
Skip function for fully charged batteries
If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the BC-L120,
nothing happens to the battery pack and the indicators show the
charging of the pack is complete.
Supply of up to 100 W of DC power
The BC-L120 can supply up to 100 watts of DC power to an
external device connected through an optional DC connecting
cable.

3(EN)
Cooling fan
An internal cooling fan turns on whenever the BC-L120 is
charging a battery pack or supplying power to an external
device.
• This unit is designed for charging Sony lithium-ion battery
packs (BP-L40A/L60A/L90A).
• The DC-L1 (NP-1B adaptor) and DC-L90 (BP-90A
adaptor) cannot be used to charge nickel-cadmium battery
packs.
Charging system
The BC-L120 uses a new system that first charges each
connected battery pack to 80% capacity, in sequence. It then
simultaneously charges all battery packs to 100% capacity. In
this way, it achieves more efficient and faster charging than
conventional systems in which each battery is charged to 100%
capacity before the next battery is charged. Details about the
new system and the charging times are given below.
Conventional charging systems (charging of four BP-
L60A units)
Charging level
Charging
battery pack
1 (150
minutes)
Charging
battery pack
2 (150
minutes)
Charging
battery pack
3 (150
minutes)
Charging
battery pack
4 (150
minutes)
Charge
time
Each battery pack is charged to 100% capacity
in sequence.
Total 600
minutes

Overview
4(EN)
Charging level
New charging system (charging four BP-L60A units)
Charg ing
battery
pack 1
(80
minutes)
Charg ing
battery
pack 2
(80
minutes)
Charg ing
battery
pack 3
(80
minutes)
Charg ing
battery
pack 4
(80
minutes)
Charging
battery
packs 1
to 4 at the
same
time (80
minutes)
Charge
time
Total 400
minutes
After the BC-L120 has charged one battery pack to 80%
capacity, it moves on to the next battery pack. When the last
battery pack is 80% charged, the BC-L120 begins
simultaneously charging all battery packs until they reach
100% capacity. In this way, battery packs are charged more
quickly than in previous systems.

5(EN)
Precautions
On the battery charger
• Use the BC-L120 in an operating environment of 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F). Since charging is difficult at low
temperatures, we recommend that battery packs be charged
between 20°C and 30°C (68°F and 86°F).
• Avoid using or storing the BC-L120 in dusty places or places
with corrosive gases.
• Avoid using or storing the BC-L120 in places exposed to
direct sunlight.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes.
On battery packs
• Even when fully charged, battery packs gradually lose their
charge naturally. Use the battery packs as soon as possible
after charging.
• Carry and store battery packs by installing them in your
equipment or by repacking them using the original packing
material.
• To prolong the life of battery packs, store them in a cool place
(about 20°C (68°F)), and charge in a place with an ambient
temperature between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F).
• When temperatures are 10°C (50°F) or lower, the
performance of a battery pack suffers and the usable time of a
battery pack becomes shorter. To get the longest usable time,
warm the battery packs to room temperature (about 20°C
(68°F)) before use.
• Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended.
Lithium-ion battery packs are free from memory effect.
There is no need to discharge them fully before recharging.
If the usable time of a battery pack becomes very short, it is
time to replace it with a new one.

Location and Function of Parts
6(EN)
Location and Function of Parts
Front and top panel
1POWER switch and
indicator 2Battery pack attachment sections (1 to 4) and charge indicators
Battery pack
release button
3DC OUT connector
Rear panel
4AC IN connector
5Plug holder receptacle

7(EN)
1POWER switch and indicator
Turns the power on or off. When the
unit is turned on, the indicator lights
up and the charging of battery packs
or the supply of DC power to an
external device becomes possible.
2Battery pack connection sections
(1 to 4) and charging indicators
These connect BP-L40A/L60A/L90A
lithium-ion battery packs. To
disconnect a battery pack, press the
release button and pull the battery
pack upward.
The charging indicators show the
charging progress or results by
flashing or lighting red, orange or
green, as follows.
Indicator status
Left Center Right
Meaning
(O)
Supply of DC power
to an external
device
(G) Charging in
progress (0% to
80% capacity)
(G) Charging wait
(charged to 80%
capacity; another
battery pack is being
charged). This
status arises only
when more than one
battery pack is
connected.
(G) (G) Charging in
progress (charged
to 81% capacity or
more)
(G) (G) End of charging
Indicator status Meaning
Left Center Right
(R) One of the following
conditions exists.
• An incompatible
battery pack has
been connected.
• Before the start of
charging, the
output voltage of
the charger was
different from the
specified voltage.
• After the start of
charging, the
battery voltage did
not rise to the
charging voltage
within a specified
period.
• After the start of
charging, the
battery connector
voltage has
exceeded the
specified voltage.
• After the start of
charging, the
battery connector
voltage has
dropped below the
initial value.
• A charging current
other than that
corresponding to
the connected
battery pack was
detected during
charging.
If any of the above
conditions occur, try
recharging the
battery pack two or
three more times. If
the condition
persists, the battery
pack is probably
defective and should
be replaced.
: Off
: Flashing
: On
O: Orange
G: Green
R: Red

Location and Function of Parts
8(EN)
3DC OUT (DC power supply)
connector (XLR, 4-pins, male)
Supplies power to an external device
through an optional DC connecting
cable. Pin 4 is the plus connector and
pin 1 the minus.
Note
The BC-L120 cannot charge a battery
pack at the same time it supplies DC
power to an external device. If you
begin using the unit to supply power
to an external device while charging a
battery pack, the charging stops.
4AC IN (AC power input)
connector
Used to connect the charger to an AC
outlet through the supplied AC power
cord.
5Plug holder receptacle
The supplied plug holder secures the
supplied AC power cord so that it will
not come loose from the charger.
Plug holder (supplied)
To remove the plug holder
receptacle

9(EN)
Connecting Battery Packs/Supplying
DC Power
Connecting a battery pack
Connect and disconnect a battery pack as shown below.
Warning
This unit is designed for charging Sony lithium-ion battery
packs (BP-L40A/L60A/L90A). The DC-L1 (NP-1B adaptor)
and DC-L90 (BP-90A adaptor) cannot be used to charge nickel-
cadmium battery packs.
Connecting
BC-L120 Attach in the direction of
the arrow. BP-L40A/
L60A/L90A
Disconnecting
BC-L120 Hold down the release button and
pull the battery pack upward. BP-L40A/
L60A/L90A

Connecting Battery Packs/Supplying DC Power
10(EN)
Charging
Turn the POWER switch ON to start charging.
Note on battery packs
The performance of the BC-L120 is guaranteed only for
applicable battery packs (BP-L40A/L60A/L90A). Do not use
it to charge any other type of battery pack.
Note
The unit cannot charge a battery pack at the same time it
supplies DC power to an external device. If you begin using
the unit to supply power to an external device while charging a
battery pack, the charging stops.
Charging time
The charging times for discharged batteries are as follows.
Charging time for one battery pack
Battery pack Up to 80% Up to 100%
BP-L40A Approx. 60 minutes Approx. 125 minutes
BP-L60A Approx. 80 minutes Approx. 155 minutes
BP-L90A Approx. 90 minutes Approx. 180 minutes
Charging time for two battery packs
Battery pack Up to 80% Up to 100%
BP-L40A Approx. 120 minutes Approx. 190 minutes
BP-L60A Approx. 160 minutes Approx. 240 minutes
BP-L90A Approx. 180 minutes Approx. 270 minutes
Charging time for four battery packs
Battery pack Up to 80% Up to 100%
BP-L40A Approx. 240 minutes Approx. 305 minutes
BP-L60A Approx. 320 minutes Approx. 400 minutes
BP-L90A Approx. 360 minutes Approx. 450 minutes

11(EN)
Supplying power to an external device
Use an optional DC connecting cable to connect the charger to
the DC power input connector of the device.
Note
The unit cannot charge a battery pack at the same time it
supplies DC power to an external device. If you begin using
the unit to supply power to an external device while charging a
battery pack, the charging stops.

Specifications
12(EN)
Specifications
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A.
and Canada)
220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(except U.S.A. and
Canada)
Output 16.8 V DC, 6 A
Power consumption
Less than 130 W
Operating temperature
–5°C to +45°C (23°F to
113°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
+140°F)
Operating/storage humidity
20% to 90% RH
Dimensions
131 ×144 ×330 mm (h/w/
d) (51/4×53/4×13 inches)
Mass Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz)
Charge system
Constant voltage and
current charge system
with timer stop system
Charge control system
Constant voltage and
current charge control
system
Booster charge current
Approx. 6.0 A (at
maximum)
Supplied accessories
Operation Manual (1)
AC power cord (1)
Plug holder (1)
Optional accessories
DC connecting cable
CCDD-X2 (2 meters)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.

Français
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour prévenir tout risque
d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, garder cet
appareil à l’abri de la pluie
et de l’humidité.
Pour prévenir tout risque
d’électrocution, ne pas
ouvrir le boîtier. Confier
l’entretien de cet appareil
exclusivement à un
personnel qualifié.
AVERTISSEMENT
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE
RELIÉ À LA TERRE.
Conserver ce mode d’emploi.
Il contient des instructions importantes
concernant la sécurité et le
fonctionnement.

1(FR)
Français
Table des matières
Aperçu ....................................................................... 2(FR)
Caractéristiques....................................................... 2(FR)
Système de charge .................................................. 3(FR)
Précautions ............................................................... 5(FR)
Localisation et fonction des pièces........................ 6(FR)
Raccordement de batteries/fourniture de
courant CC ........................................................... 9(FR)
Raccordement d’une batterie .................................. 9(FR)
Charge................................................................... 10(FR)
Alimentation d’un dispositif extérieur.................. 11(FR)
Spécifications ......................................................... 12(FR)

Aperçu
2(FR)
Aperçu
Le chargeur de batterie BC-L120 peut s’utiliser pour charger
simultanément un maximum de quatre batteries aux ions
lithium BP-L40A/L60A/L90A, ou pour assurer l’alimentation
en courant continu (CC) d’un dispositif extérieur.
Caractéristiques
Raccordement simultané d’un maximum de quatre
batteries
Le BC-L120 permet simultanément le raccordement et la
charge d’un maximum de quatre batteries. Ces batteries
peuvent être des batteries BP-L40A, BP-L60A, BP-L90A ou
un mélange de ces trois types.
Charge rapide
Le BC-L120 est doté d’un nouveau système qui charge jusqu’à
quatre batteries maximum rapidement et efficacement.
Pour les détails, voir “Système de charge” à la page 3(FR).
Compact et léger
Le BC-L120 est compact, léger et facile à transporter.
Fonction de diagnostic
Le BC-L120 vérifie l’absence d’anomalie sur chacune des
batteries raccordées. Un indicateur clignote en rouge pour toute
batterie ne pouvant pas être chargée normalement.
Indicateurs de progression de la charge
Des indicateurs s’allument pour indiquer trois niveaux de
charge différents : capacité de moins de 80%, capacité de 80%
et capacité de plus de 80%.
Fonction de saut pour les batteries entièrement
chargées
Si une batterie entièrement chargée est fixée sur le BC-L120,
rien ne se fera sur la batterie et les indicateurs montreront que
la charge de la batterie est terminée.
Fourniture d’un maximum de 100 W en courant
continu
Le BC-L120 peut fournir jusqu’à 100 W en courant continu à
un dispositif extérieur raccordé via un câble de raccordement
CC en option.

3(FR)
Ventilateur de refroidissement
Un ventilateur de refroidissement interne s’active chaque fois
que le BC-L120 charge une batterie ou alimente un dispositif
extérieur.
• Cette unité est conçue pour charger des batteries aux ions
lithium (BP-L40A/L60A/L90A).
• Les DC-L1 (adaptateur NP-1B) et DC-L90 (adaptateur BP-
90A) sont inutilisables pour charger des batteries nickel-
cadmium.
Système de charge
Le BC-L120 utilise un nouveau système qui charge d’abord
chaque batterie raccordée à 80% de sa capacité, en séquence. Il
charge alors simultanément toutes les batteries jusqu’à 100%.
De cette manière, il assure une plus grande efficacité et une
charge plus rapide que les systèmes conventionnels dans
lesquels chaque batterie est chargée à 100% de sa capacité
avant la charge de la suivante. Les détails concernant le
nouveau système et les temps de charge sont donnés ci-
dessous.
Systèmes de charge conventionnels (charge de
quatre batteries BP-L60A)
Niveau de charge
Charge de la
batterie 1
(150
minutes)
Charge de
la batterie 2
(150
minutes)
Charge de
la batterie 3
(150
minutes)
Charge de
la batterie 4
(150
minutes)
Temps de
charge
Chaque batterie est chargée à 100% de sa
capacité en séquence.
Total 600
minutes

Aperçu
4(FR)
Nouveau système de charge (charge de quatre
batteries BP-L60A)
Niveau de charge
Charge
de la
batterie
1 (80
minutes)
Charge
de la
batterie
2 (80
minutes)
Charge
de la
batterie
3 (80
minutes)
Charge
de la
batterie 4
(80
minutes)
Charge
des
batteries
1 à 4 en
même
temps (80
minutes)
Temps de
charge
Total 400
minutes
Après la charge d’une batterie jusqu’à 80% de sa capacité, le
BC-L120 passe à la batterie suivante. Une fois la dernière
batterie chargée à 80%, le BC-L120 commence à charger
simultanément toutes les batteries jusqu’à 100% de leur
capacité. De cette manière, les batteries sont chargées plus
rapidement que dans les systèmes précédents.