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Right angle A/V cable for Sony Handycam (DCR-HC40)

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Anyone know of a source for custom made cables that can create or modify one of these cables so that the 10-pin connection to the camcorder is low profile and rests at a right angle?

Sony says they don't sell right angle A/V cables nor are they able to recommend a source.

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Customer - 08/24/2004 08:19 AM
Do you have or know of a source for a right-angle equivalent to the VMC-15FS A/V cable described below? I'd like such a cable that has a low-profile (right-angle) connector (for the end of the cable which connects to the camcorder - this is the 10-pin connector).

Handycam® Audio Video Cable
VMC-15FS

Share your memories with the Sony VMC-15FS AV Cable. Designed for Handycam® camcorders with 10-pin output connectors, the VMC-15FS features both standard RCA connectors and an S-Video connector, making it compatible with most televisions and VCRs. Connecting your camcorder has never been easier!

• Designed for Handycam® camcorders with 10-pin connectors
• Provides five foot of cable
• Includes one S-Video connector and three standard RCA connectors (one video and two stereo)

Specifications • Input Connection Type: 10-pin Connector (1)

• Output Connection Type: S-Video (1), RCA Video (1) and RCA Stereo (2)

• Length: 59 1/8” (1.5 m)

Compatible Models DCR-DVD101
DCR-DVD201
DCR-HC1000
DCR-HC20
DCR-HC30
DCR-HC40
DCR-HC65
DCR-HC85
DCR-IP1
DCR-IP220
DCR-IP5
DCR-IP55
DCR-IP7BT
DCR-PC105
DCR-PC330

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Response - 08/24/2004 05:47 PM
Thank you for visiting SonyStyle.com.

We do not have a right-angled AV Cable available online at SonyStyle. Please contact local retailers for a product that suits your specifications.

Please visit http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/locator.shtml and select the product you are interested in seeing at a retail location, and then enter your zip code and retail locations near you that carry the selected product will be visible.

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Product: Accessories
Category: Pre-Purchase Information
Date Created: 08/24/2004 08:19 AM
Last Updated: 08/24/2004 05:47 PM
Status: Solved

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Matt, the new Sony cams have the Svideo and composites combined into an oddball 10 pin connector. [:/]>:(
As Sasteam is finding out, this is a non standard fitting and less than low profile. Additionally I think the ports are on the RHS of the cam, which means if you left side mount it, you have to dismantle the setup to dub, or poke a hole in the helmet to access the port. If you right side mount it you lose the function of the LCD screen.
I have holes cut in my Gath side mount to access zoom etc, so maybe this is a solution for Sasteam...
Hope this makes sense.:S
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Oh, of course - the dreaded D-connector... that's what you meant by a "10 pin connector". Nope - there's nothing out there that I've seen and of course they've ripped all the other connectivity out of the cameras.

I know people have had problems actually finding straight ones, never mind a low profile connector. I'm guessing you're gonna be out of luck given the bulk of the plug design. It might be possible to buy one cheap, strip it down to just the wire then shrink tube it onto a 90 deg plug...

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I wanted this specifically for a bulletcam hookup. Yeah, I guess I'm going to try my hand at modifying an existing cable. They're around $20.

Thanks.
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Not a vendor recommendation but I was able to get two straight cables from CDW (http://www.cdw.com, which used to be Computer Discount Wharehouse) at $22.57 a piece. They were on backorder but shipped in about two weeks from the time I placed the order.
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