What the thread found

• Radio frequency interference near audio antennas can cause video signal dropout on monitors connected through modified cables.
• The Hirose connector on Steadicam Zephyr cables is rated only for standard definition video and should not be used for high-definition signals.
• High-definition video requires a separate dedicated SDI cable instead of routing through the convenience port.
• The thin SDI cable within modified Hirose connections is susceptible to RF interference and signal degradation.

Depends on

• The issue occurs specifically in RF-intense areas near audio antennas, so behavior may differ in normal operating environments.
• The user modified the original cable configuration, which may not represent typical setups.
• No measurement or quantification of the interference strength is provided.
• The exact root cause was not definitively confirmed through testing.

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