Sony NP-F960 Replacement Battery 7.4V 10200mAh Li-ion
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Sony NP-F960 Replacement Battery 7.4V 10200mAh Li-ion - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Voltage
7.4V
Amp
10200mAh
Sony TRV56E / DCR-TRV120E Series — 7.4V Li-ion Replacement Battery (NP-F960)
This 7.4V, 10200mAh lithium-ion battery replaces the Sony NP-F960 and fits a wide range of Sony MiniDV camcorders including the TRV56E, DCR-TRV120E, and GV-D300 Video Walkman. It matches the OEM voltage rail and connector pinout exactly. Capacity figure is sourced from the cell specification — 75.48Wh total energy.
- TRV and DCR series compatibility: These camcorder lines share the InfoLITHIUM communication protocol and the same F-series battery mount. The NP-F960 form factor covers TRV, DCR, CCD-TR, and GV-D models because Sony standardised the battery rail and BMS handshake across that generation of prosumer hardware.
- Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell through charge and discharge cycles on a DCR-TRV series body. The BMS negotiated the InfoLITHIUM handshake without error, and the remaining-battery indicator updated correctly across the discharge curve.
- First-install charge protocol for InfoLITHIUM bodies: Charge this battery inside the camcorder body or using a Sony OEM charger before first use. Some InfoLITHIUM bodies require one full charge cycle through the camera's own charge circuit to begin reporting battery-remaining percentage accurately — charging via third-party charger alone can leave the indicator stuck or blank.
Why the TRV56E rejects a new NP-F960 cell on first install
Sony's InfoLITHIUM system uses a data line between battery and body to report charge state. On a brand-new or deeply discharged replacement cell, the body may read that data line as absent and display a flashing battery icon or cut power immediately. This is a BMS initialisation issue, not a fault with the cell itself. Insert the battery, connect the camcorder to AC power via the supplied adaptor, and allow a full charge cycle to complete — the body writes calibration data to the cell during that first AC-powered charge. After that cycle, the camera accepts the battery normally.
Battery percentage jumping erratically during recording
The TRV56E maps its percentage display to a voltage-threshold table calibrated for the original NP-F960 discharge curve. A replacement cell with a slightly different internal resistance will hit those voltage thresholds at different points, causing the indicator to jump — for example, dropping from 60% to 30% in a single scene, then stabilising. The cell is not faulty; the body's lookup table is reading a different curve. Run two full charge-discharge cycles through the camera body and the indicator mapping will converge to an accurate read. If it remains erratic after two cycles, check the battery contacts on the mount for oxidation and clean with isopropyl alcohol at 70% or higher.
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Technical Specifications
Product Highlights
- Brand: Sony
- Manufacturer: CS
- Series: Standard
- Color: Dark Grey
- Product Type: Li-ion
- Battery Type: Li-ion
- Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions
My TRV56E powers on for a second then shuts off immediately with a new battery — what's happening?
This is the InfoLITHIUM BMS rejecting an uncalibrated cell, not a dead battery. The body reads the data pin, gets no recognised charge-state handshake, and cuts power as a protection response. Connect the camcorder to AC power with the battery installed and run a full charge cycle through the camera's own charge circuit. After that single cycle, the body registers the cell and powers on normally.
The battery percentage drops from 80% to 10% mid-shoot with no warning — is the cell defective?
Not defective — the voltage-threshold table in the TRV body is misreading the new cell's discharge curve. Replacement NP-F960 cells carry slightly different internal resistance from the OEM, so the body hits its low-voltage thresholds earlier than expected on the display, even though usable charge remains. Run two full charge-discharge cycles through the camcorder body. After recalibration, the percentage steps should track the actual cell state within a few percent.
The camcorder body feels warm and the battery drains faster during long recording sessions than during short clips — is that normal?
Yes, and the cause is cumulative draw. During extended recording, the TRV56E runs the CCD sensor, image processor, LCD, and tape transport simultaneously — combined draw is significantly higher than standby or short-clip use. That sustained load also warms the body, and heat increases internal cell resistance, which pulls the terminal voltage down faster than spec suggests. Keep the LCD brightness at minimum during long takes and avoid leaving the tape rolling when not actively recording — both reduce sustained current draw and extend usable time per charge.
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