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Adaptor for new AV port.

Feb 17, 2005 10:45AM PST

I'm using a camcorder with a yellow AV port. I want to connect standard audio headphones to the camera, but, when I plug them in to this port, I only get a loud buzz in one channel. Does anybody know where I can get an adaptor for this port which will separate the audio and video signals?

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Just wondering.
Feb 17, 2005 10:46PM PST

I usually make a point to whipping the supplier of the camcorder into supplying a solution. But without a make/model of the camcorder I can't see how to proceed.

Bob

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Hmmm, it is a Canon, but I'll have to check on the model
Feb 18, 2005 11:09AM PST

since the camera belongs to a school I'm attending. I'm seeing these A/V ports more and more on camcorders, DVD portable players, etc.

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Adaptor for new AV port.
Feb 24, 2005 6:51AM PST

My guess is that the correct plug has 4 conections on it.
Tip,ring,ring and sleve, or video, L audio, R audio and ground. If you plug in at 3 conector head phone plug, tip, ring and sleve. You will hear a buzz which is the 60hz virtical sync signal in one ear and audio on the other. John