📹🔌 Sony VMC‑15MR2 A/V Cable
(Composite A/V • Multi‑Terminal Plug • Handycam Compatible)
The VMC‑15MR2 is a dedicated A/V output cable for Sony Handycam camcorders. It allows playback of recorded video and audio on a TV or monitor via RCA inputs. Unlike other Multi‑Terminal cables (such as VMC‑UAM2 or VMC‑MD2), it does not provide USB data transfer.
🔧 Cable Form
- Signal type: Composite A/V (RCA)
- Connector types:
- RCA plugs — yellow (video), red/white (stereo audio)
- Sony Multi‑Terminal plug — camcorder port
- Length: 5ft
- Cable type: Shielded, molded strain relief
- Part number: VMC‑15MR2
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Sony Handycam HDR‑CX Series
- CX220, CX230, CX240, CX280, CX290, CX330, CX380, CX390, CX430, CX510, CX610
🟦 Sony Handycam HDR‑PJ Series
- PJ220, PJ230, PJ240, PJ275, PJ340, PJ380, PJ390, PJ430, PJ510, PJ610, PJ660, PJ790, PJ810, PJ820
✅ All of these models feature the Sony Multi‑Terminal port and support composite A/V output via the VMC‑15MR2.
✅ Common Uses
- 📺 Playing back Handycam video and audio on a TV or projector
- 🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM Sony A/V cables
- 🧵 Essential entry in the Sony Handycam accessory ecosystem
🧠 Signal Format
- 🎞️ Composite video (RCA yellow)
- 🔊 Stereo audio (RCA red/white)
- 🔌 Connector: Sony Multi‑Terminal → RCA (no USB)
- 🔁 Not interchangeable with USB‑enabled Multi‑Terminal cables (e.g., VMC‑UAM2, VMC‑MD2)
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 📉 Must match Sony Multi‑Terminal port — not compatible with older 10‑pin AV/USB ports
- 🔌 Connector is A/V‑only — no USB data transfer
- 🧯 Always confirm your Handycam model before purchase
- 📏 Some aftermarket cables may be mislabeled as “USB+AV” but are A/V‑only
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🧭 Look for “MULTI” or “A/V OUT” label on your Handycam
- 🔌 Confirm connector: VMC‑15MR2 Multi‑Terminal A/V, not USB
- 🧪 If playback fails, reseat RCA plugs and check TV input mode
- 🧯 Label clearly to avoid mix‑ups with USB‑enabled Multi‑Terminal cables


