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==Question==
 
==Question==
  
''Looking at the connector on the SC18A we notice 2 missing pins, #2 and #6. Why are these pins missing?''
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'''Looking at the connector on the SC18A we notice 2 missing pins, #2 and #6. Why are these pins missing?'''
  
 
==Answer==
 
==Answer==
  
We recently changed the connector to be 4 pin instead of 6. Pin 4 is now the common ground for audio, video, and power. As one of the outside pins is still used, you will need six-wire extension cables and couplers.
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We recently changed the connector to use four pins instead of six.
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*Pin 4 is now the common ground for audio, video, and power.
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*As one of the outside pins is still used, you will need six-wire extension cables and couplers.
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Latest revision as of 02:06, 11 June 2014

Question

Looking at the connector on the SC18A we notice 2 missing pins, #2 and #6. Why are these pins missing?

Answer

We recently changed the connector to use four pins instead of six.

  • Pin 4 is now the common ground for audio, video, and power.
  • As one of the outside pins is still used, you will need six-wire extension cables and couplers.


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