⚡📹 Sony AC‑L200 Power Adapter
(8.4V DC • 1.5A • DC Rectangular Connector)
This adapter delivers 8.4V of regulated DC power for Sony Handycam camcorders. It was bundled with many MiniDV, HDD, and DVD Handycams, and is interchangeable with AC‑L25 and AC‑L15 series adapters.
🔧 Charger Form
- Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Output: 8.4V DC @ 1.5A
- Connector: DC rectangular
- Common part numbers: AC‑L200, AC‑L200A/B/C/D/P, AC‑L15, AC‑L25, LC‑100
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Sony MiniDV Handycam (DCR‑HC / DCR‑PC Series)
- DCR‑HC17, HC18, HC20, HC21, HC22, HC26, HC28, HC30, HC32, HC36, HC38, HC39, HC40, HC42, HC46, HC48
- DCR‑PC105, PC109, PC330, PC350
🟦 Sony DVD Handycam (DCR‑DVD Series)
- DCR‑DVD92, DVD101, DVD105, DVD108, DVD201, DVD203, DVD205, DVD305, DVD308, DVD403, DVD405, DVD505, DVD508, DVD610
🟦 Sony HDD Handycam (DCR‑SR / DCR‑SX Series)
- DCR‑SR42, SR45, SR46, SR47, SR62, SR65, SR68
- DCR‑SX40, SX41, SX44, SX45, SX63, SX65, SX85
🟦 Sony HD Handycam (HDR‑CX / HDR‑XR Series)
- HDR‑CX100, CX105, CX110, CX120, CX150, CX160, CX180, CX190
- HDR‑CX200, CX210, CX220, CX230, CX240
- HDR‑CX250, CX260, CX280, CX290
- HDR‑CX300, CX350, CX360, CX370, CX380, CX390
- HDR‑CX500, CX520, CX550, CX560, CX570, CX580
- HDR‑CX700, CX760, CX900 (early models)
- HDR‑XR100, XR150, XR160, XR200, XR260, XR350, XR500, XR520, XR550
✅ Common Uses
- 🔌 Powering Sony Handycams for long recording sessions
- 🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM AC‑L200 adapters
- 🧪 Running camcorders without batteries for capture or transfer
🧠 Signal Format
- ⚡ Input: Universal AC (100–240V)
- 🔋 Output: Regulated 8.4V DC, 1.5A
- 🔌 DC rectangular connector
- 🔁 Interchangeable with AC‑L15, AC‑L25, LC‑100
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 📉 Only works with camcorders marked DC IN 8.4V
- 🔌 Not compatible with Sony Alpha DSLRs (7.6V) or Cyber‑shot compacts (4.2V)
- 🧯 Always confirm the camcorder’s underside label before plugging in
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🔌 Use only with Handycams marked “DC IN 8.4V”
- 🧪 If camcorder won’t power on, inspect barrel for bent contacts
- 🧯 Label adapters clearly to avoid mix‑ups with Sony’s other supplies
- 🧵 Essential entry for Sony’s Handycam MiniDV/DVD/HDD/HD ecosystem


