BC-QZ1 - Battery charger SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Battery Charger
Brand	Sony
Model	BC-QZ1
Input Voltage	100 V - 240 V AC
Input Frequency	50 Hz / 60 Hz
Input Current	0.38 A
Output Voltage	DC 8.4 V
Output Current	1.6 A
Compatible Battery	Sony InfoLITHIUM Z series (e.g., NP-FZ100)
Charging Time (full charge)	Approx. 150 minutes
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 (W x H x D)	70 mm x 33 mm x 95 mm (2 7/8 in. x 1 5/16 in. x 3 3/4 in.)
Weight	Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz)
Included Items	Charger unit, power cord, printed documentation
Charging Indicator	CHARGE lamp (orange) and status indicator lamp
Safety Features	Automatic pause/restart based on temperature; overcurrent protection
Worldwide Voltage Support	Yes (100 V - 240 V)

Frequently Asked Questions - BC-QZ1 SONY

What should I do if the CHARGE lamp blinks slowly?

A slow blink indicates charging is paused due to the ambient temperature being out of the appropriate range. The unit is in standby. Once the temperature returns to the recommended range (10 °C to 30 °C), charging resumes automatically.

What does a fast blinking CHARGE lamp mean?

A fast blink indicates a potential issue. Try removing and reattaching the battery pack. If blinking persists, try a different battery pack. If the lamp still blinks, the charger may be faulty. If it lights up and then goes out, the first battery pack may be defective.

How do I charge the battery pack?

Attach the battery pack to the charger, aligning the ▲ marks. Then connect the power cord to the charger and a wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging begins. The lamp turns off when the battery reaches at least 90% charge; full charge completes after about 30 more minutes.

Can I use a voltage transformer with this charger?

No, do not use an electronic voltage transformer as it may cause malfunction. The charger supports worldwide voltages (100 V - 240 V AC) directly.

What is the recommended charging temperature?

For best performance, charge the battery pack at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Charging is possible from 0 °C to 40 °C, but outside the recommended range charging may pause.

How long does it take to fully charge a battery?

For a completely discharged InfoLITHIUM Z series battery (e.g., NP-FZ100), full charge takes approximately 150 minutes at 25 °C. Actual time may vary based on battery condition and temperature.

Why doesn't the CHARGE lamp light up when I attach the battery?

Ensure the battery pack is firmly attached. If the lamp still does not light, check that the power cord is properly connected to the charger and wall outlet. If the battery is fully charged, the lamp may light once and then go out.

Can I charge other types of batteries with this charger?

No, this charger is designed exclusively for Sony InfoLITHIUM Z series battery packs. Using it with other batteries may cause damage or malfunction.

What should I do if the battery pack cannot be charged?

First, verify the power cord is connected to a working wall outlet. Next, ensure the battery pack is firmly attached. If the CHARGE lamp blinks quickly, follow the troubleshooting steps in the manual. If the lamp does not light, the battery or charger may be defective.

How should I clean and maintain the charger?

Unplug the charger before cleaning. Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any liquids, solvents, or abrasive cleaners. Avoid cleaning the battery terminals with anything that could cause damage.

USER MANUAL BC-QZ1 SONY

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Thank you for purchasing the Sony Battery charger.

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

Features

The BC-QZ1 Battery Charger (here in after referred to as "this unit") is designed exclusively for charging the Sony "InfoLITHIUM" Z series battery pack.

• The "InfoLITHIUM" Z series battery pack has the 1 INTELIMUS logo on it.

• "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

- InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony corporation. - This unit cannot be used to charge battery packs except for the "InfoLITHIUM" Z series battery pack.

A B Identifying the parts

1 CHARGE lamp

2 Charging status indicator lamp

3 Battery terminal

4 Charger ▲ mark

⑤ Battery ▲ mark

6 Battery pack

⑦ Power cord (mains lead)

To Charge the Battery Pack

The battery pack is charged by attaching it to this unit.

1 Attach the battery pack. (See illustration A-1.) To attach the battery pack, make sure that the charger ▲ mark and

the battery ▲ mark point to the same direction.

2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to this unit and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). (See illustration

B-1/2.

The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up and charging begins. The CHARGE lamp goes out when the battery pack is at least 90 % charged. The charging status indicator lamp goes out when continues for about 30 more minutes. (Full charge) Notes • Do not lift this unit by the battery pack. • Be careful not to hit the battery pack against this unit. • Be careful not to catch your fingers when attaching and removing

To remove the battery pack

Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the opposite direction to when you attached it.

You can check the approximate charging status with the charging status indicator lamp.

○, ...Off,

	CHARGE lamp	Charging status indicator lamp
Immediately after attaching the battery pack - 30 %	●	□□□
30 % - 60 %	●	□□■
60 % - 90 %	●	□■■
90 % - Full charge	◎	■■■
Full charge completed	◎	□□□

The charge level shown by the charging status indicator lamp and the percentages in the above table are rough guides.

The actual status may differ depending on the ambient temperature or the condition of the battery pack.

Charging time

The following table shows the charging time for a battery pack that is completely discharged.

Battery pack NE

Battery pack N° 12,000
Full charge time 150

- Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

- For more about the battery life, see the instruction manual of your device.

• 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 device, using this unit at an ambient temperature.

been run down with a device, using this unit at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

Charging temperature

The temperature range for charging is 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). For maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature

For maximum battery efficiency, the recommended range when charging is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)

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 attached to this unit.

- A battery pack that has not been used for a long time may take longer than usual to charge.

This unit supports worldwide voltages 100 V to 240 V.Do not use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a malfunction.

The shape of wall outlets (wall sockets) differs depending on the country and region. Check before departure.

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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

In 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 (50 °F to 86 °F)

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

① When the battery pack is left for a long time ② When the battery pack is left installed in the camera for a long

② When the battery, push is off installed in the camera for a long time

③ Immediately after purchase

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

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: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.

The battery should be charged.

The battery pack cannot be charged. • The power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the wall outlet (wall

Propofore core (mainly 102) is not connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). - Connect the power card (mains load) to the wall outlet (wall serial

→ Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.

- The battery pack is not firmly attached.

→ Attach the battery pack to this unit correctly.

Specifications

Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC 50 Hz/60 Hz

0.38 A

Output rating DC 8.4 V 1.6 A Operating temperature: 0.3C to 40.3C (22.3F to 104.5F)

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Storage temperature 25 °C to 100 °C (1-1 to 110-1) Dimensions (Approx.) 70 mm x 33 mm x 95 mm (w/h/d)

(2 7/8 in. x 1 5/16 in. x 3 3/4 in.)

Mass

Included Items

Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz) Battery Charger (BC-071) (1)

Battery charger (BCEQET) (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)

Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Peso Aprox. 125 g

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