I have a JVC GR-C2 VHS-C Video Movie Camcorder - this has a 10pin
miniture connector on the back for Video & Audio out (it;s the same
connector as used for the viewfinder). What are the connections and
where can I get a connector or lead.

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Clarification of Question by paultech-ga on 05 Nov 2003 14:49 PST

Thanks for your comment hummer. Unfortunately the 10-Pin connector
referred to in these articles is different to the one on this
camcorder. The articles refer to a larger locking connector for
connecting a camera to a recorder (pre camcorder days). This connector
has a ring of 10 pins (none in the middle). The distance from one side
of the pins to the other is only 2/10 in and the outside diameter of
the connector is 4/10 in. I have this connector on the viewfinder
also. It's not a mini-din connector either as althouh this is the
right size the pins are in rows, not a circle.

Hi paultech,

I have found a couple of good links explaining the 10-pin connector,
but haven't been able to find one for sale. However, the first link
does describe a way to make a connector. Another option is to find a
camera A.C. adapter, described in the second link.

Home Video Cameras & How to Connect Them:
"Making a cable is easy. The hardest part to obtain is the female connector to
mate with the camera; you won't find one at Radio Shack. A good source is
MCM Electronics ; order part # 32-310 for about $6.
For the A/V outputs, cut one end off a stereo or A/V patch cable.
Power the camera with a 12v wall wart type AC adapter - this is an RS item, or
steal one off that old answering machine. Just make sure that the current
rating is adequate for the camera you're using (read the nameplates).
If you prefer to operate away from AC power, connect a 12v battery or a
automotive cigar lighter plug instead. Use a 2 amp fuse in the positive lead.
In any case, make sure the polarity is correct!"
http://www.brogers.addr.com/Web/10pinvideofaq.htm

7.1) 10-pin Video Camera connector:
"What you really need is a camera A.C. adapter. These were sold so
that people could use these 10-pin cameras with their home VCR. It
generally was a small box that contained a 10-pin receptical, a power
supply, a small audio circuit (I think) to amplify the camera mic
level signal to line level, and video and audio outputs. I have one of
these, a Panasonic PK-A789s that I have used with Panasonic, JVC, and
RCA cameras. Check with video shops-they might have one gathering
dust."
http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_Pinouts3.html#PINOUTS_010

Hope this helps - good luck,
hummer