Xh-A1 Monitor Cable Solution at DVinfo.net

Ryan Flesher · September 30th, 2007, 08:50 AM

Just bought a HD location monitor with bnc component inputs. What is best solution for connecting to XH-a1? Is it as easy as buying 3 Female RCA to BNC adapters or do I need a special HD cable? Will I loose quality (not HD) if I just use any run of the mill CA/BNC adapter?

Thanks.
Ryan

Steven Thomas · September 30th, 2007, 09:59 AM

Do not worry so much about the RCA>BNC adapter. You can buy reasonable gold plated adapters at Radio Shack.

The real issue will be the cable itself. Ideally, keep your runs low and buy a high quality component cable. Cheap cables are more acceptable to noise interference.

Ryan Flesher · September 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM

Is the cable that comes with the Xh-a1 not good? Can you recommend a good replacement?
Ryan

Bill Busby · October 1st, 2007, 01:55 AM

I didn't understand Steve's comment either.

The component cable supplied with the A1 is fine.

Bill

Rob Stoner · October 1st, 2007, 10:39 AM

rca and bnc are different types of connectors used for connecting devices together. rca type connectors are just that, they are what is on the supplied component cable. a bnc connector is the video 2(?) output on the side of the camcorder. bnc connectors lock onto the device that they are connected to ensuring that the cables do not come disconnected.

September 30th, 2007, 08:50 AM	#1
Ryan Flesher Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United States Posts: 56	Xh-A1 Monitor Cable Solution Just bought a HD location monitor with bnc component inputs. What is best solution for connecting to XH-a1? Is it as easy as buying 3 Female RCA to BNC adapters or do I need a special HD cable? Will I loose quality (not HD) if I just use any run of the mill CA/BNC adapter? Thanks. Ryan

September 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#3
Ryan Flesher Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United States Posts: 56	New cable Is the cable that comes with the Xh-a1 not good? Can you recommend a good replacement? Ryan

September 30th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#2
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Do not worry so much about the RCA>BNC adapter. You can buy reasonable gold plated adapters at Radio Shack. The real issue will be the cable itself. Ideally, keep your runs low and buy a high quality component cable. Cheap cables are more acceptable to noise interference.

October 1st, 2007, 01:55 AM	#4
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	I didn't understand Steve's comment either. The component cable supplied with the A1 is fine. Bill

October 1st, 2007, 10:39 AM	#5
Rob Stoner Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 50	rca and bnc are different types of connectors used for connecting devices together. rca type connectors are just that, they are what is on the supplied component cable. a bnc connector is the video 2(?) output on the side of the camcorder. bnc connectors lock onto the device that they are connected to ensuring that the cables do not come disconnected.