The LANC cable from the tripod connects to the LANC connector on the camera or specialty "multi connector" cable. This enables you to be able to turn the camera on and off, zoom and start/stop recording. This link -
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/www.studio1productions.com/lanc-sa.htm - shows the cable (LANC adapter cable with and without the composite cables (Red, Yellow, White)) The LANC connection is the one that is a female connection. I hope this helps.