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📸Cameras & Camera Software => Camera General Discussion => Topic started by: p straube on May 11, 2005, 12:05:47 PM

Title: No sound with with use of extension cord for camera
Post by: p straube on May 11, 2005, 12:05:47 PM

I have an NightWatch2 camera.  the cord was
just a bit short for where it needed to be
placed so I used a telephone extension cord
with a coupler so I could get it hooked
up.  Now, the picture is fine but there is
no sound.  The sound works without the
cord.  The cord and coupler works fine if I
use it with a telephone. When using a
coupler, does that change the order of the
wires so that like a CAT5, it has to be
wired very specifically?  This is a Radio
Shack extension cord and coupler.  Any
other thoughts will be appreciated.

Title: Re: No sound with with use of extension cord for camera
Post by: Brian H on May 11, 2005, 06:42:08 PM

Phone cords most times reverse the order
from end to end. That maybe the problem.

Title: Re: No sound with with use of extension cord for camera
Post by: Brian H on May 11, 2005, 07:29:33 PM

You may also want to check the original
connector, on the off chance it uses more
than the normal 4 conductors.

Title: Re: No sound with with use of extension cord for camera
Post by: p straube on May 12, 2005, 06:10:26 AM

Reverse, huh?  Good thought.  I'll check
that out.  Thanka a lot for pointing that
out.