🎮📷 Sony VMC‑MD2 USB & A/V Cable
 
(USB 2.0 + Composite A/V • Multi‑Terminal Type 2 • Sony Cyber‑shot Compatible)

This cable connects select Sony Cyber‑shot digital cameras to a computer or TV. It provides USB 2.0 data transfer for image and video download, and composite audio/video output for playback on televisions. It uses Sony’s Multi‑Terminal Type 2 connector, combining USB and A/V in one port.
 
🔧 Cable Form
Signal type: USB 2.0 + Composite A/V (RCA)
Connector type:
USB Type‑A male — PC/Mac host port
Composite RCA (yellow video, white audio) — TV input
Sony Multi‑Terminal Type 2 plug — camera port
Length: 5ft
Cable type: Shielded, molded strain relief
Common part numbers: VMC‑MD2, Sony accessory code 71623
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Sony Cyber‑shot DSC Series
DSC‑H20, DSC‑H55, DSC‑HX1, DSC‑HX5
DSC‑T500, DSC‑T900, DSC‑TX7
DSC‑W210, W215, W220, W230, W270, W275, W290
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Transferring photos and videos from Cyber‑shot to PC/Mac
📺 Playing back images and videos on a TV via composite RCA
🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM Sony cables
🧵 Essential entry in the Sony Cyber‑shot accessory ecosystem
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ USB 2.0 (480 Mbps max) for data transfer
🎞️ Composite video (RCA yellow) + mono audio (RCA white)
🔌 Connector: Sony Multi‑Terminal Type 2 → USB + RCA
🔁 Not interchangeable with Mini‑USB, Micro‑USB, or HDMI
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Must match Multi‑Terminal Type 2 port — not compatible with standard USB ports
🔌 Connector is Sony‑specific — avoid forcing into similar‑looking jacks
🧯 Always confirm camera model before substitution
📏 Some aftermarket cables may only support USB, not A/V
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Look for “MULTI” or “A/V OUT” port on the side of your Cyber‑shot
🔌 Confirm connector: VMC‑MD2 Multi‑Terminal Type 2, not Mini‑USB
🧪 If transfer fails, reseat cable and check Sony software drivers
🧯 Label clearly to avoid mix‑ups with HDMI or UC‑E6 style cables