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A rectangular black USB charger with LCD screen and a silver lithium-ion battery pack

Kastar

Kastar NP-FM50 Battery & LTD2 USB Charger for Sony DCR-TRV230/239/240/245/250/255/260/265/300/325

SKU CH-VXCG-J6QQ1

Replacement lithium-ion battery and dual-slot USB charger with LCD status display for compatible Sony Handycam and Cyber-shot models

  • Total capacity17.02 Wh
  • Pack contents1 Charger + 1 Battery
  • Battery chemistryLi-Ion
  • Product typeBattery & Charger
  • Product dimensions5 × 3 × 2 in
  • Key featuresLCD USB Dual charger, can charge 2 batteries at the same tim
  • Dual-bay charger powers two batteries simultaneously
  • 2300 mAh lithium-ion cell delivers 17.02 Wh capacity
  • Micro-USB and USB-C inputs accept multiple power sources
  • LCD screen shows real-time charge status and battery level
  • Compatible with over 50 Sony camcorder and camera models

Replacement Power Kit

This Kastar set supplies a 7.4 V lithium-ion battery rated at 2300 mAh together with a compact dual-slot charger. It is built for owners of Sony Handycam and Cyber-shot models that accept the NP-FM50 form factor, from the DCR-TRV230 through to the DCR-TRV325. The pack delivers a direct replacement for the original Sony power pack without requiring a proprietary AC adapter.

Thermals and Power Draw

The charger operates from any 5 V USB source rated at 2 to 3 A, drawing up to 15 W while feeding each slot 8.4 V at 800 mA. An intelligent LED display shows real-time charging status and remaining capacity for both cells simultaneously. No active cooling is used, so the unit runs silently during typical overnight or on-location top-ups.

Build and Connectivity

The charger body measures five by three by two inches and accepts both Micro-USB and USB-C input cables, with a Micro-USB lead included in the box. Interchangeable plates allow the same dock to service other compatible Sony battery series such as NP-FM30, NP-FM70 or NP-QM91. This flexibility suits videographers who carry multiple legacy camcorders but it does not support newer NP-FZ or NP-FW type packs.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 5,900 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKastar
Model nameNP-FM50
Part numberCH-LTD2-1B-FM50-J
Total capacity17.02 Wh
Product typeBattery & Charger
Power
Battery chemistryLi-Ion
Size & build
Product dimensions5 × 3 × 2 in
In the box
Pack contents1 Charger + 1 Battery

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Questions about this item

How do I install the NP-FM50 battery into my DCR-TRV230 and what step do people often miss?

Slide the battery into the compartment until the latch clicks; the step many miss is fully seating the contact side before pressing the latch down.

What maintenance will the LTD2 charger need later and when should I replace the NP-FM50 battery?

Keep the Micro-USB and Type-C ports clean; replace the battery when run time drops well below the 2300 mAh rating after repeated charge cycles.

What limit appears first during sustained charging of two NP-FM50 packs on the LTD2?

The 800 mA per-slot output caps simultaneous charging speed, so two batteries take longer than one.

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