topic Re: usb extention cable for webcam in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8805#M27549 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>what usb version are you using 1.1 or 2.0.<BR /><BR />2.0 should work fine as i have a 5 meter extension cable to my ipod.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 04 Feb 2006 15:45:08 GMT Kris1990 2006-02-04T15:45:08Z usb extention cable for webcam https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8802#M27546 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>unable to connect usb webcam using an active extention lead, OK on other computer makes, any ideas.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:22:27 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8802#M27546 raypenn 2006-01-29T19:22:27Z Re: usb extention cable for webcam https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8803#M27547 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>The USB port on your PC won't have enough power. Because a webcam draws all its power through USB, it wont work if the USB cable wont carry the current. CHeck that the extension is of a certified standard. <BR /><BR />Also basic electronics tells us that the more connections and grater the distance for the charge to be carried means the greater the resistance and hence energy and signal loss.<BR /><BR />Try using without USB cable or with a gold plated cable (better connections, less resistance)<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 04 Feb 2006 12:50:08 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8803#M27547 Igloocharlie 2006-02-04T12:50:08Z Re: usb extention cable for webcam https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8804#M27548 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>thanks for your very helpful comments regarding the usb extention cable which confirms my own thoughts.My only other comment on this subject is have tried same extention cable on two other older computers and don't have any problems at this 5 metre distance . Thanks again for your help. Ray Penn<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 04 Feb 2006 15:39:57 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8804#M27548 raypenn 2006-02-04T15:39:57Z Re: usb extention cable for webcam https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8805#M27549 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>what usb version are you using 1.1 or 2.0.<BR /><BR />2.0 should work fine as i have a 5 meter extension cable to my ipod.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 04 Feb 2006 15:45:08 GMT https://community.sony.ba/t5/pcs-accessories/usb-extention-cable-for-webcam/m-p/8805#M27549 Kris1990 2006-02-04T15:45:08Z