What use is this lead?

[1980s_john]

Hi,

I've had this adapter in my leads box for years, but have no idea what use it is. The three phono plugs are labelled video, left and right, other end is a female 6-pin DIN socket. any suggestions please?

Thanks,
John

 

[powerlot]

Old consumer video cameras and VCRs (especially from Grundig) used to have this

See also: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showpost.php?p=787805&postcount=13

 

[Ruud]

It was also used by a lot of Philips televisions. What I remember: video, left audio, right audio, ground and one pin to tell the TV to use the whole as input or output. No idea anymore what the 6th pin was for.

 

[1980s_john]

Thanks for the replies, I've been told by two different people this lead was part of an AV adaptor cable set, which comprised several stubby cables that interconnected to make the right lead for your needs. This was from the early 80s when many different arrangements were made for AV equipment, including phono, DIN and SCART (in Europe anyway). Such AV kit was branded as Altai but I can't find any details. Anyway this orphan lead is of little use by itself so free to anyone in UK (due to postage).

Regards,
John