3
2
e charging status indicator lamp goes out when charging is
completed. (Full charge)
You can check the approximate charging status with the charging
status indicator lamp.
, ... O, , ... Lit up
Charging status
indicator lamp
CHARGE lamp
Immediately aer
attaching the battery
pack - 30 %
30 % - 60 %
60 % - 90 %
90 % - Full charge
Full charge
completed
e charge level shown by the charging status indicator lamp and the
percentages in the above table are rough guides.
e actual status may dier depending on the ambient temperature or
the condition of the battery pack.
To remove the battery pack
Li the battery pack up and remove it.
Charging time
e following table shows the charging time for a battery pack that is
completely discharged.
Battery
pack
NP-BX1 NP-BN1 NP-BN
NP-BG1/
NP-FG1
NP-BD1/
NP-FD1/
NP-FT1
NP-FR1 NP-BK1
Full
charge
time
135 90 110 125 130 190 180
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack.
For more about the battery life, see the instruction manual of your
digital still camera.
e charging time may dier depending on the condition of the battery
pack or the ambient temperature.
e times shown are for charging an empty battery pack which has
been run down with a digital still camera, using this unit at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
Charging temperature
e temperature range for charging is 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
For maximum battery eciency, 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 this unit and use it even if charging
is not completed. However, the charging time aects the time that the
battery pack can be used.
Notes
If the CHARGE lamp does not light up, check if the battery pack is
rmly attached to this unit.
When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp
lights up once and then goes out.
A battery pack that has not been used for a long time may take longer
than usual to charge.
Use this unit with the USB cable (See
illustration )
1 Set the output switch of this unit to “USB POWER 5V
1500mA”.
2 Connect your device to this unit.
3 Lift the power plug up and connect it to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
4 After the device is completely recharged, unplug this unit
and disconnect the device from this unit.
is unit supports worldwide voltages 100 V to 240 V.
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a
malfunction.
Troubleshooting
When the CHARGE lamp blinks, check through the following chart.
The CHARGE lamp blinks in two ways.
Blinks slowly: Turns on and o repeatedly every 1.5 seconds
Blinks quickly: Turns on and o repeatedly every 0.15 seconds
e action to be taken depends on the way the CHARGE lamp blinks.
When the CHARGE lamp keeps blinking slowly
Charging is pausing. is unit is in the standby state.
If 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 rst 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.
When the battery pack is le for a long time
When the battery pack is le installed in the camera for a long time
Immediately aer purchase
If the CHARGE lamp keeps blinking quickly, check through the following
chart.
The battery pack cannot be charged.
is unit is not connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Connect this unit to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
e output switch of this unit is set to “USB POWER 5V 1500mA”.
Set the output switch of this unit to “BATTERY CHARGE”.
Battery pack is attached at an angle or upside down.
Attach the battery pack to this unit correctly.
The device connected by the USB cable does not work.
is unit is not connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Connect this unit to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
e output switch of this unit is set to “BATTERY CHARGE”.
Set the output switch of this unit to “USB POWER 5V 1500mA”.
e device connected to this unit may need to be operated.
Refer to the instruction manual of the connected device.
Specications
Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC 50 Hz/60 Hz
11 W
Output rating Battery charge terminal:
4.2 V DC 860 mA (BATTERY CHARGE)
5.0 V DC 1,500 mA (USB POWER 5V 1500mA)
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.) 54 mm × 45 mm × 90 mm (w/h/d)
(2 1/4 inches × 1 13/16 inches × 3 5/8 inches)
Mass Approx. 105 g (3.7 oz)
2
X N G
D K
G D T R
InfoLITHIUM
X N G D
K G
D T R
CHARGE
USB
USB
USB
1
BATTERY CHARGE
2
N D T R K
* X G
-1
-2
-1
X
X K
-2
3
CHARGE
90 CHARGE
CHARGE
- 30%
30% - 60%
60% - 90%
90% -
NP-BX1 NP-BN1 NP-BN
NP-BG1/
NP-FG1
135 90 110 125
NP-BD1/
NP-FD1/
NP-FT1
NP-FR1 NP-BK1
130 190 180
25
CHARGE
CHARGE
1
USB
1
USB POWER 5V 1500mA
2
3
4
100V-240V
1
CHARGE 2
1.5
0.15
CHARGE
CHARGE
CHARGE
10 30
CHARGE
1 CHARGE
1
USB POWER 5V 1500mA
BATTERY CHARGE
USB
BATTERY CHARGE
USB POWER 5V 1500mA
AC100V 240V 50Hz/60Hz
11W
DC4.2 V 860 mA BATTERY CHARGE
DC5.0 V 1,500 mA USB POWER 5V 1500mA
0 40
20 +60
54 45 90
105 g
BC-TRX ................ 1
USB ............................................ 1
1
BC-TRX
USB USB
USB
USB
USB
USB
USB USB
USB
USB USB
ank you for purchasing the Sony Battery charger.
Before operating this Battery charger, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
e BC-TRX battery charger can only be used to charge lithium
ion type battery packs (type X/type N/type G/type D/type K) and
“InfoLITHIUM” battery packs (type G/type D/type T/type R).
Designed for use with compatible Sony battery packs.
is unit cannot be used to charge a nickel cadmium type or nickel
metal hydride type battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Identifying the parts
Switching lever
Output switch
mark
Battery type mark
Power plug
Battery mark
Battery pack
CHARGE lamp
Charging status indicator lamp
USB rechargeable device (Digital
camera, etc.)
Supplied Micro USB cable or
other USB cable compatible with
your device
To Charge the Battery Pack
e battery pack is charged by attaching it to this unit.
1 Set the output switch of this unit to “BATTERY CHARGE”.
2 Attach the battery pack.
Before attaching
When using a type N, D, T, R or K battery pack, do the following steps
before attaching it to this unit.
* If you use a type X or type G battery pack, you do not need the
following procedure.
Li the switching lever up. (See illustration -1)
Press the switching lever to the point marked on the illustration
until it clicks. (See illustration -2)
How to attach the battery pack
Align the mark on the battery pack in the direction of the
mark
on the charger and insert it. (See illustration -1)
(e battery pack illustrated is type X.)
Attach the battery pack with its
mark facing up.
When attaching a type X or K battery pack, insert it along the le
side of the attachment part of this unit as shown by the arrow in
illustration -2.
3 Lift the power plug and connect it to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
Always connect the power plug with the prongs at the top. (See
illustration )
Do not connect the power plug with the prongs at the bottom. (See
illustration )
e CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up and charging begins.
e CHARGE lamp goes out when the battery pack is about 90 %
charged.
Included items Battery Charger (BC-TRX) (1)
Micro USB cable (1)
Set of printed documentation
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Battery to be recharged for this product is follows
Brand Name Sony
Battery Type
NP-BX1 NP-BN1 NP-BN NP-BG1 NP-FG1
NP-FT1 NP-FR1 NP-BD1 NP-FD1 NP-BK1
Precautions on Use
e USB connector of this unit is for output only. Do not connect it to
the USB port of a computer, etc. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Some USB rechargeable devices cannot be used with this unit. Also,
some devices may not be operable while recharging. Check the charging
specications in the instruction manual of your device.
When you use the USB connector of this unit, attach a battery pack to
the connected device. Not doing so may cause data loss from the device
or damage due to the device crashing.
Be warned that some devices may suddenly lose their input memory
regardless of whether they are used with the USB connector of this unit.
(For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device.)
Always back up the input memory beforehand. Sony is not liable for
any loss of input memory when using this unit.
Make sure before using this unit that its current and voltage match
those of the outlet.
Depending on the conditions of use of this unit’s USB connector, this
unit may automatically shut down for safety reasons if the input current
is too high.
Sony does not guarantee operation of this unit if you use it with a USB
hub or USB extension cable. Always follow the designated connecting
method of the USB cable supplied with your device.
When not using this unit, disconnect the USB cable from its USB
connector and store it.
