SONY HVC-2010 video camera - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ben · 13th Jun 2008, 1:41 pm

I picked this up at a junk shop a few years back,and since then I managed to connect it to my Sony beta c-9 to check it works.

However, since my chances of using it with beta machines are remote, I would like to replace the proprietary multi pin sony connector it uses with a set of RCA plugs (and a dc barrel plug - to power it by a separate 12v supply), so I can use it with a wider range of equipment.

Does this sound like a good idea? I assume the video out is 75ohm composite pal but I have no info.

A pinout of the connector would be handy if anyone can point me in the right direction.
cheers. Ben

ppppenguin · 13th Jun 2008, 2:04 pm

Here are some possibilities:
http://www.rcrowley.com/SonyPinout.htm
http://www.geocities.com/vk3rtv/camcon.html
http://www.epanorama.net/links/videoconnector.html

There are several multipin connectors that have been used by Sony and others for video cameras. Some were/are more or less industry standards.

I remember making adaptor boxes for the 10 pin connector way back in the 1970s.

ben · 14th Jun 2008, 12:29 am

thanks for those links - handy. I'm sure I'll be able to get something up and running knowing the pinout. it looks like a 14 pin connector.
I'll look into this in due course. Still got the telefunken set to do....

13th Jun 2008, 1:41 pm	#1
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	SONY HVC-2010 video camera I picked this up at a junk shop a few years back,and since then I managed to connect it to my Sony beta c-9 to check it works. However, since my chances of using it with beta machines are remote, I would like to replace the proprietary multi pin sony connector it uses with a set of RCA plugs (and a dc barrel plug - to power it by a separate 12v supply), so I can use it with a wider range of equipment. Does this sound like a good idea? I assume the video out is 75ohm composite pal but I have no info. A pinout of the connector would be handy if anyone can point me in the right direction. cheers. Ben

13th Jun 2008, 2:04 pm	#2
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: SONY HVC-2010 video camera Here are some possibilities: http://www.rcrowley.com/SonyPinout.htm http://www.geocities.com/vk3rtv/camcon.html http://www.epanorama.net/links/videoconnector.html There are several multipin connectors that have been used by Sony and others for video cameras. Some were/are more or less industry standards. I remember making adaptor boxes for the 10 pin connector way back in the 1970s.

14th Jun 2008, 12:29 am	#3
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: SONY HVC-2010 video camera thanks for those links - handy. I'm sure I'll be able to get something up and running knowing the pinout. it looks like a 14 pin connector. I'll look into this in due course. Still got the telefunken set to do....