Sony NP-F960 Camcorder Replacement Battery 7.4V 10400mAh
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Sony NP-F960 Camcorder Replacement Battery 7.4V 10400mAh - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Voltage
7.4V
Amp
10400mAh
Sony TRV56E / DCR-TRV120E / GV-D300 — 7.4V Li-ion Replacement Battery (NP-F960)
This 7.4V, 10400mAh Li-ion cell replaces the NP-F960, NP-F970, NP-F950, NP-F930, and related Sony InfoLithium variants. It fits a wide range of Sony MiniDV camcorders and Video Walkman decks, including the TRV56E, DCR-TRV120E, and GV-D300. Dimensions are 70.85 × 38.60 × 89.00mm — verify your slot clearance before ordering.
- NP-F series platform compatibility: The TRV56E, DCR-TRV120E, CCD-TR3000E, and GV-D300 all draw from the same Sony InfoLithium voltage rail at 7.4V with an identical connector pinout and BMS handshake protocol. That shared architecture is why one cell covers 231-plus models.
- Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell through charge and discharge cycles on Sony InfoLithium-compatible chargers. The BMS reported cell state correctly, balanced across the cell stack, and did not trigger overcurrent cutoff during high-drain record bursts.
- InfoLithium display calibration on first use: Perform one full charge cycle inside the camera body or an OEM Sony charger before heavy shooting. The InfoLithium system maps remaining capacity against a stored discharge curve — a charge cycle from within the body lets it map the new cell accurately for the on-screen time-remaining display.
Sony InfoLithium BMS rejecting a third-party cell on first install
Sony's InfoLithium protocol sends a handshake query to the battery before unlocking full record functions. A brand-new third-party cell with a resting voltage below the body's acceptance threshold can return a null or error response, causing the camera to display no battery or refuse to power on. This is a voltage-floor check, not a cryptographic lock. Insert the cell into a compatible Sony charger, bring it to a full charge, then reinstall — the body will authenticate it on the next power-on cycle.
Battery percentage jumping erratically on the TRV56E display mid-session
The InfoLithium indicator maps voltage readings to a discharge curve stored in the camera body. A new high-capacity cell has a flatter discharge curve than the original cell the body was calibrated against, so the percentage readout can jump — showing 80%, dropping to 55%, then climbing back — as voltage momentarily sags under motor or head-drum load. This is a display mapping issue, not a cell fault. Run two full charge-discharge cycles through the body to let the BMS recalibrate its reference points; the readout stabilises as the body learns the new cell's curve. After calibration, check that resting voltage sits between 8.2V and 8.4V on a full charge.
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Technical Specifications
Product Highlights
- Brand: Sony
- Manufacturer: CS
- Series: Standard
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Li-ion
- Battery Type: Li-ion
- Warranty: 12 Months
- Bulk Orders: sales@batteryweb.com
Frequently Asked Questions
My TRV56E shows a blank battery icon and won't record — the new cell is fully charged. What's wrong?
The InfoLithium handshake checks resting voltage before unlocking record mode. If the cell shipped below the body's acceptance floor — typically under 6.5V — the camera returns a blank icon instead of a percentage. Pull the battery, charge it to full in a Sony-compatible charger outside the body, then reinsert. The body will authenticate it on the next power cycle.
The battery percentage on my DCR-TRV120E counts down normally then suddenly drops 30% in seconds — is the cell faulty?
That drop is a discharge-curve mismatch, not a bad cell. The TRV120E's InfoLithium meter was factory-mapped to the original NP-F series discharge curve, which falls steeply at end of charge. A 10400mAh cell holds a flatter voltage plateau for longer, then falls faster at the low end — the meter reads that fall as a sudden drop. Run two full charge-discharge cycles through the camera body to let the BMS reset its curve reference. After two cycles, resting voltage on a full charge should read 8.2–8.4V.
Cold-weather shoots drain this battery much faster than indoor use — is that normal for this cell?
Li-ion cells lose available capacity as temperature drops because internal resistance rises, reducing the voltage the BMS will deliver before triggering low-voltage cutoff. At 0°C the TRV56E's BMS can cut power with 20–30% of rated capacity still chemically present in the cell. Keep a spare cell in an inside jacket pocket to maintain temperature, and swap cells rather than waiting for a low-battery warning. After warming the depleted cell back to room temperature, recharge it — the capacity returns fully.
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