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BC-L50 Lithium-ion Battery Charger
The Sony BC-L50 is a battery charger which can
be used with Lithium-ion battery packs such as
the BP-L40. This compact and easy to carry
unit quickly charges up to two Lithium-ion
batteries and use a unique new time-saving
charging system.
Compact and Lightweight
The BC-L50 has a retractable foot and a carrying handle. The foot can be
used to stabilize the unit during battery charging. The handle can be used when
carrying the unit. Both the foot and the handle retract into the unit when
not in use.
Charge Progress Indicator
The BC-L50 has charge indicators which flash or
light to indicate the status of up to two installed
battery packs.
New Charging System
When charging two battery packs at the same time, the BC-L50 begins to charge
the second pack when the first is 80% charged. Conventional charging systems
only start to charge the second pack when the first is 100% charged. With the
BC-L50, battery packs are charged in less time than before, thanks to this unique
new charging system.
RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit
The Sony RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit is an exclusive accessory
for the DSR-300/500WS, which directly connects to the
camcorder via a CCA-7-7A cable. This compact, mobile and
highly reliable remote controller with a professional microphone
and a hand-held LCD screen enhances the operational
convenience for one-person operation.
Hand-held Monitor
The RM-VJ1 has a 2.5-inch color TFT LCD
monitor for framing or composing a shot. The
LCD has a brightness control and monitor hood
for field use. Moreover, a LCD back light OFF
switch is available for saving power.
High Quality Microphone
The microphone is Omni-Directional for superior sound quality. Sony Lavaliere
Microphones (ECM-44BC/55BC/77BC) can be connected to the RM-VJ1 in
place of the built-in microphone for added flexibility.
Remote Control of Camcorder Functions
REC Start/Stop, REC Review and TAKE and NG
marking for ClipLink operation can be controlled
with the RM-VJ1. In addition, remote Zoom/Focus
control* is possible when a lens with the
Interactive Technology function is attached
to the unit via 12-pin connector.
These lenses are newly developed from
CANON and Fujinon.
Note*: The optional lens cable as a service
part (No. 1-790-779-11) is prepared
from Sony to accommodate Zoom control
for the other lens like VCL-918BY, etc.
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Conventional charging system
(charging two BP-L40s)
100%
80%
0%
100%
80%
0%
70min.
80min.
80min.
70min.
70min.
70min.
80min.
Charge battery pack 1
(150min)
Charge battery pack 2
(150min)
Total:300min.
Total:220min.
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Charging of battery pack 2 starts
after battery pack1 is 100% charged.
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New charging system of BC-L50
(charging two BP-L40s)
Chage battery
pack 1
Chage battery
pack 2
Chage battery pack
1&2 at the same time.
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Charging of battery pack 2 starts when battery pack 1 is 80%
charged. When battery pack 2 is 80% charged. simultaneous
charging of both battery packs up to 100% starts, This allows
two battery packs to be charged in less time than previously.
