505 ac adapter sony psp - Page 8

new · 08-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellmark

I bought a cheap little 3 in 1 from Game Crazy. Has a USB port for charging other devices, cigarette lighter for charging from a car, and the PSP plug works great for charging my 505.

Interesting if you are plugging the USB for the PRS-505 into that and it works? I have a AC adapter that supposedly takes anything, but it did not charge the PRS-505.

Anyway I already have the Target AC charger, but thanks. Just wanted to know how owners of the charger like it, and if it is okay to use.

Hellmark · 08-17-2009, 03:10 AM

the charger is a box that has a fold out set of prongs for US 110v, or fold out 12v car adapter, and a USB port. It also comes with a cable that goes from USB to barrel connector for Sony PSP. I got it so I could charge in the car if I wanted to, and didnt know about the USB part till after I bought it.

JTravers · 08-22-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wario

I have main power USB hub. As Living in the UK we get very large plugs and adaptor. I have bought a PSP power/data cable.

This work very well and was $1.87 delivered (£1.17ish).
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8693

Fantastic product. Thanks for the suggestion.

For someone that doesn't want/need the slight added bulk of the micro USB connector, the following cable will plug directly into the DC input of the Reader and then you can connect the USB to anything that will accept a USB connection to charge (wall charger, PC, cigarette lighter adapter, etc).

http://www.focalprice.com/product_730.html

xerxe · 09-02-2009, 06:12 AM

I have a cheap adapter bought from an electronics shop. It has several voltage steps, 5V being one of them.
I think it has a maximum charge current of 900mA.

In this thread I read that the Sony charger has a maximum charge of 2A.
Amazon sells one of 1A.

So, I would like to ask the following:
1. Would 900mA be enough, or am I risking to burn the adapter?
2. If 1A is enough, why would Sony sell a 2A charger?
3. Has anyone ever measured the current when charging by adapter?

I think I'm going to try the adapter all the same. I just need to wait for the battery level to go down. There's no risk to the reader, as I'll use 5V, which is lower than specified.

snowy · 09-05-2009, 01:25 AM

Hi all you lucky people who can get your stuff via your local stores, we can't even get the Sony e-book here in Australia.
I had to buy my PRS 505 via the net & as it didn't come with the adapter I've read with interest your comments.
I have a Motorola adapter for my phone that says : imput 100-240 50/60Hz 0.2A Output 5.0...550VmA.
The one connector end ( the small end)looks the same as the one end from the USB cable that came with the reader which incidentally looks the same as the Sony camera, can I assume it'll work on the reader.
I'm not good with these things & can't afford to mess up.
Cheers snowy

crc · 09-05-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

I have a Motorola adapter for my phone that says : imput 100-240 50/60Hz 0.2A Output 5.0...550VmA.
The one connector end ( the small end)looks the same as the one end from the USB cable that came with the reader which incidentally looks the same as the Sony camera, can I assume it'll work on the reader.

I've never managed to charge my PRS-505 with a USB charger. (It seems that it will only charge if hooked up to a computer.)

lilac_jive · 09-05-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowy

Hi all you lucky people who can get your stuff via your local stores, we can't even get the Sony e-book here in Australia.
I had to buy my PRS 505 via the net & as it didn't come with the adapter I've read with interest your comments.
I have a Motorola adapter for my phone that says : imput 100-240 50/60Hz 0.2A Output 5.0...550VmA.
The one connector end ( the small end)looks the same as the one end from the USB cable that came with the reader which incidentally looks the same as the Sony camera, can I assume it'll work on the reader.
I'm not good with these things & can't afford to mess up.
Cheers snowy

It won't work, it'll actually drain the battery. The Sony only charges via USB when it's hooked up to the computer. Any wall charger will need to go in the yellow looking slot at the bottom of the Reader. You should be able to just go to a gaming or electronics store and pick up a PSP charger.

dordale · 09-05-2009, 11:57 AM

Unfortunately, a USB wall charger won't work--it'll actually drain the battery instead. You need to find a PSP charger that plugs into the little round hold.

dordale

dordale · 09-05-2009, 11:59 AM

Lilac_Jive--looks like we were replying at the same time.

dordale

snowy · 09-07-2009, 12:01 AM

Thanks for that so it's either my computer or presumably a PSP is a playstation? At my age I'm not up with all the new games devices so HELP.....please be patient.
cheers snowy

polly · 09-07-2009, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowy

Thanks for that so it's either my computer or presumably a PSP is a playstation? At my age I'm not up with all the new games devices so HELP.....please be patient.
cheers snowy

A PSP is a PlayStation Portable. A Google search for PSP chargers will bring up a variety of them in the $5-$10 range.

JTravers · 09-09-2009, 02:05 PM

The USB charging cable that I linked above will work to charge the 505, only the link to the cable is now dead.

Here is a new link.
http://www.focalprice.com/CA078B/USB...ble_Black.html

snowy · 09-09-2009, 11:13 PM

polly thanks now I know what to look for.Cheers snowy

Iankilmister · 09-19-2009, 10:16 PM

A question

Did anyone check their adapter with a Multimeter?
I just bought a non official adapter for psp, a cheap one (10$ aprox) in a popular shopping center here in Spain.

Here's a pic:

The multimeter I used is a proffesional one I`ve been using for years, so I can say the V is correct.
It says 5.49V instead the 5V it should be giving me.

Guess better I dont risk my reader and buy a Sony adapter.

pilotbob · 09-19-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iankilmister

A question

Did anyone check their adapter with a Multimeter?
I just bought a non official adapter for psp, a cheap one (10$ aprox) in a popular shopping center here in Spain.

Here's a pic:

The multimeter I used is a proffesional one I`ve been using for years, so I can say the V is correct.
It says 5.49V instead the 5V it should be giving me.

Guess better I dont risk my reader and buy a Sony adapter.

That's fine. The voltage must be at least 5... it can be a bit more and still work fine. The device will only draw the 5V.

Also, I think it's not the volts that hurt you, it's the amps. (Or something like that.)

BOb

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08-17-2009, 03:10 AM	#107
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	the charger is a box that has a fold out set of prongs for US 110v, or fold out 12v car adapter, and a USB port. It also comes with a cable that goes from USB to barrel connector for Sony PSP. I got it so I could charge in the car if I wanted to, and didnt know about the USB part till after I bought it.

09-02-2009, 06:12 AM	#109
xerxe Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bucureşti, România Device: White PRS-505, Kindle 10	I have a cheap adapter bought from an electronics shop. It has several voltage steps, 5V being one of them. I think it has a maximum charge current of 900mA. In this thread I read that the Sony charger has a maximum charge of 2A. Amazon sells one of 1A. So, I would like to ask the following: 1. Would 900mA be enough, or am I risking to burn the adapter? 2. If 1A is enough, why would Sony sell a 2A charger? 3. Has anyone ever measured the current when charging by adapter? I think I'm going to try the adapter all the same. I just need to wait for the battery level to go down. There's no risk to the reader, as I'll use 5V, which is lower than specified.

09-05-2009, 01:25 AM	#110
snowy Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: sony prs505	Hi all you lucky people who can get your stuff via your local stores, we can't even get the Sony e-book here in Australia. I had to buy my PRS 505 via the net & as it didn't come with the adapter I've read with interest your comments. I have a Motorola adapter for my phone that says : imput 100-240 50/60Hz 0.2A Output 5.0...550VmA. The one connector end ( the small end)looks the same as the one end from the USB cable that came with the reader which incidentally looks the same as the Sony camera, can I assume it'll work on the reader. I'm not good with these things & can't afford to mess up. Cheers snowy

09-05-2009, 11:57 AM	#113
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	Unfortunately, a USB wall charger won't work--it'll actually drain the battery instead. You need to find a PSP charger that plugs into the little round hold. dordale

09-05-2009, 11:59 AM	#114
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	Lilac_Jive--looks like we were replying at the same time. dordale

09-07-2009, 12:01 AM	#115
snowy Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: sony prs505	Thanks for that so it's either my computer or presumably a PSP is a playstation? At my age I'm not up with all the new games devices so HELP.....please be patient. cheers snowy

09-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#117
JTravers Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 1078201 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: iPad Air 2	The USB charging cable that I linked above will work to charge the 505, only the link to the cable is now dead. Here is a new link. http://www.focalprice.com/CA078B/USB...ble_Black.html

09-09-2009, 11:13 PM	#118
snowy Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: sony prs505	polly thanks now I know what to look for.Cheers snowy

09-19-2009, 10:16 PM	#119
Iankilmister Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	A question Did anyone check their adapter with a Multimeter? I just bought a non official adapter for psp, a cheap one (10$ aprox) in a popular shopping center here in Spain. Here's a pic: The multimeter I used is a proffesional one I`ve been using for years, so I can say the V is correct. It says 5.49V instead the 5V it should be giving me. Guess better I dont risk my reader and buy a Sony adapter.