Sony AC-V30 User manual

AC Power Adaptor
AC-V30
Operating Instructions page 4
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the unit.
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. AC-V30 Serial No_
Mode d’emploi page 10
Avant la mise en service de I’appareil, lire
attentivement ce mode d'emploi et le conserver pour
toute reference future.
Manual de instrucciones pagina 16
Antes de emplear la unidad, lea este manual
detenidamente y cons^rvelo para futuras referencias.
©1988 by Sony Corporation
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage" within the product s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti¬
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) in¬
structions in the literature accompanying the appliance
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is,
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and-found
to comply with the limits for a Class B computing
device in accordance with the specifications in
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
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 the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment awav from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
For the Customers in Canada
THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE CLASS B
LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN

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The AC-V30 AC power adaptor can be used as follows:
• to charge an NP-55 or NP-77 battery pack
• to supply power to the 8 mm video equipment
The AC-V30 comes in two models, differentiated by the
shape of the AC power cord plug.
Shape
Model for USA, Canada Polarized
Model for other countries Nonpolarized
The AC-V30 supplies power to a Sony 8 mm video
camera recorder or other DC operated Sony 8 mm
video equipment.
CAUTION FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN USA AND
CANADA
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
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Note on Use
Charging
• Charge the battery on a flat place without vibration.
•The battery will get hot during charging. But it is
normal.
Do not continuously recharge a charged battery
pack as that will cause the battery pack efficiency
to deteriorate.
Charging temperature
The temperature range for charging is 5°C to 35°C
(41 °F to 95° F).
However, to provide maximum battery efficiency,
the recommended temperature range when
charging is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
Others
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use.
To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if it
has been dropped or damaged.
• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact
with the metal parts of the supplied connecting cord.
If it does, a short may occur and the unit may be
damaged.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging,
keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment
because it will disturb AM reception and video
operation.
• Always keep the metal contacts clean.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;
—Extremely hot or cold
—Dusty or dirty
—Very humid
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To Charge the Battery Pack see illustration a
The AC-V30 charges a battery pack NP-55 in about
one hour, and NP-77 in about two hours.
1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
2 Install the battery pack.
Align the jjb marks, then while pressing the battery
pack, slide the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow.
The POWER lamp (green) and the CHARGE lamp
(orange) will light up. The charging will begin.
When the charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp
goes out. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and the
POWER lamp will gose out.
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When the CHARGE Lamp Flaches
Check through the following chart.
Remove the battery pack from the AC power
adapter.
* y° u use 3 battery which you have just bought
or which has been left unused for a long time, the
CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.’
But this is not a problem. Continue to charge with
the same battery.

To Operate Video Equipment See illustration B .
Use the supplied connecting cord.
1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
2 Insert the plug of the connecting cord to the DC
OUT jack.
3 Install the other side of the connecting cord to the
video equipment to be used.
Align the flt> marks, then while pressing the battery
pack, slide the plate to the right.
Note
Video equipment cannot be operated during the
charging.
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Specifications
Power consumption For the model available in USA
and Canada: 20 W
For the model available in Japan:
26 VA-37 VA
Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC*, 50/60 Hz
Output voltage DC OUT: 7.5 V, 1.6 A in
operating mode
Battery charge terminal: 10 V,
1.3 A in charge mode
Application Sony battery pack NP-55 or NP-77
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 x 39 x 138 mm (w/h/d)
t?3/i x 11 ** 5 V 2 inches)
including projecting parts and
controls
Weight Approx. 310 g (11 oz)
Supplied accessories
AC Plug adaptor (1)**
Connecting cord (1)
Use the supplied AC plug adaptor, if necessary,
depending on the design of the wall outlet.
Wall outlet
AC-V30
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Supplied plug adaptor
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
* Canadian Standard Association (CSA) certifies 120 V AC
»* AnAC plug adaptor is not supplied with the Canadian
model.
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