Sony AC Power Adaptor / Battery Charger Model AC-V30

This adapter is a dual-function unit designed primarily for vintage Sony 8mm and Hi8 Handycam Camcorders:

Direct Power (VTR mode): Connects directly into the camera via the DK-50 coupler/cable attachment to power the camcorder without using a battery.

Battery Charging (BATT mode): Slots directly onto the charger to recharge standalone Ni-Cd / Ni-MH batteries.

1. Compatible Sony Camcorders (8mm & Hi8)
This adapter was standard equipment across early-to-mid 1990s Sony CCD-F, CCD-TR, and CCD-FX series Video8 and Hi8 camcorders.

Sony CCD-TR Series: CCD-TR30, CCD-TR40, CCD-TR50, CCD-TR55, CCD-TR60, CCD-TR70, CCD-TR81, CCD-TR91, CCD-TR96, CCD-TR98, CCD-TR99, etc.

Sony CCD-F Series: CCD-F30, CCD-F35, CCD-F40, CCD-F50, CCD-F55, CCD-F150, CCD-F250, CCD-F350, CCD-F450, CCD-F550, CCD-F70, etc.

Sony CCD-FX Series: CCD-FX400, CCD-FX500, CCD-FX600, CCD-FX700, etc.

Sony Video Walkman / Video Deck Series: Sony GV-8, GV-9, GV-300, GV-500.

2. Compatible Battery Packs
The charger slot is built to accept Sony's classic 6V rectangular stick-style battery series:

NP-33 / NP-55 / NP-55H

NP-66 / NP-66H / NP-68

NP-77 / NP-77H / NP-78

NP-90 / NP-98 / NP-98H / NP-99

(Note: It is not compatible with later InfoLITHIUM "NP-F" series batteries like the NP-F550, NP-F750, or NP-F970).

3. Specifications (Label Summary)
Input: (20W) – Universal AC Voltage

DC Output (VTR / Direct Power): = 1.6

DC Output (Battery Charging): = 1.3