2-673-804-11 (1)
BC-TRG
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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.
BC-TRG
Serial No.
A
B
C
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Battery charger
Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi
© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
•The BC-TRG battery charger can only be used to charge a
lithium ion type battery pack (type G).
•Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.
•This unit cannot be used to charge a nickel cadmium
type or nickel metal hydride type battery pack.
•Le chargeur de batterie BC-TRG ne peut être utilisé que
pour recharger des batteries au lithium-ion (type G).
•Conçu pour une utilisation avec des batteries Sony
compatibles.
•Ce chargeur ne peut pas être utilisé pour charger les
batteries nickel cadmium ou nickel-hydrure métallique.
WARNING
To reduce 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.
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 constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The Graphical Symbols with Supplemental Marking is located
on side surface of the unit.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
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 or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Notes on Use
This unit does not have dust-proof, splash-proof or water-
proof specifications.
Precautions on Use
• Connect the battery charger to an available wall outlet. Even
though the CHARGE lamp of this battery charger is off, it is
not disconnected from the power source. If any trouble occurs
while the unit is in use, unplug the battery charger from the
wall outlet to disconnect the power source.
• Do not use the battery charger placed in a narrow space, such
as between a wall and furniture.
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this
unit itself has been turned off.
• This unit cannot be used to charge a nickel cadmium type, or
nickel metal hydride type battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the unit firmly when you charge the
battery pack.
• The battery terminal may be damaged if the battery pack is not
attached correctly.
• To protect the battery pack, remove the battery pack from the
unit as soon as the charging is completed.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• Keep the unit away from a TV or AM receivers.
In particular, noise from the device may enter a TV or radio if
it is placed nearby.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet after use.
• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal
parts of the unit. If it does, a short may occur and the unit may
be damaged.
• The battery pack and battery charger can become warm during
or immediately after recharging.
Where not to place this unit
Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not
place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may lead to
breakdown.
• Placing this unit in locations subject to the direct sunlight such
as on dashboards or near heating apparatus may cause this
unit to deform or malfunction.
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Locations with strong electromagnetism or radiant rays
• Locations with excessive sand
In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or
where dust clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust.
There is a risk of breakdown.
Maintenance
• Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth when it is dirty.
• If the unit is very dirty, wipe it using a cloth with a little
neutral solvent added, and then wipe it dry again.
English
• Do not use thinners, benzine, alcohol, etc., as they will damage
the surface of the unit.
• When you use chemical cleaning clothes, refer to their
instruction manual.
• Using a volatile solvent like an insecticide, or keeping the unit
touching a rubber or vinyl plastic product for a long time may
cause a deterioration or damage to the unit.
To Charge the Battery Pack
Charging by attaching the battery pack to this unit.
1 Attach the battery pack (See Illustration
A
).
Align the battery
V
mark in the direction of the charger
V
mark and insert it in the direction of the arrow (See
Illustration
A
-1).
After inserting it as far as it will go, press lightly in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks (See Illustration
A
-2).
2 Pull the power plug up, and then connect it to a wall
outlet (See Illustration
B
).
The CHARGE lamp (orange) will light up and charging will
begin.
When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charging is
completed (
Normal charge
).
For a full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer
than usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately
another one hour (
Full charge
).
Be sure to connect the power plug of this unit with the prong
of the plug at the top (See illustration
B
).
Do not connect the power plug of this unit with the prong of
the plug at the bottom (See Illustration
C
).
To remove the battery pack
Lift the battery pack up and remove it.
Charging time
The following table shows the charging time for a battery pack
that is discharged completely.
• Approximate number of minutes to fully charge an empty
battery pack (Full charging time).
• Numbers in parentheses indicate the time to charge normally
(Normal charging time).
• To ascertain the battery life, refer to the instruction manual of
the digital still camera that you use.
• The charging time may differ depending on the condition of
the battery pack or the temperature of the environment.
Charging temperature
The temperature range for charging is 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to
104 °F). However, to provide maximum battery efficiency,
the recommended temperature range when charging is 10 °C
to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
To use the battery pack quickly
You can remove the battery pack from the unit and use it even
though the charging is not completed yet. However, the time
that the battery pack can be used differs depending on the
charging time.
Notes
• Check if the battery pack is attached to this unit firmly when
the CHARGE lamp does not light.
• When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE
lamp will light up once, then go out.
• When charging a battery pack which has not been used for a
long time, it may take longer than usual to charge.
Do not connect the battery charger to a voltage adaptor
(travel converter) for overseas travel. This may result in
overheating or other malfunction.
Troubleshooting
When the CHARGE lamp blinks, check through the following
chart.
Specifications
Input rating
100 V - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
8 W
Output rating
Battery charge terminal:
4.2 V DC 1.5 A
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. 48
×
36
×
81 mm (w/h/d)
(1 15/16
×
1 7/16
×
3 1/4 inches)
Mass
Approx. 85 g (3 oz.)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product
with the problem.
Remove the battery that is being charged and firmly attach the same
battery 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:
The 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 first installed.
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2
Included items
Battery Charger (BC-TRG) ..... (1)
Set of printed documentation
Battery pack
BATTERY
V
mark
POWER plug
CHARGER
V
mark
CHARGE
lamp
Battery Pack
NP-BG1
Full charging time
150
Normal charging
time
(90)
