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Compatible IEEE 1394 Devices
Compatible A/V devices include some, but not all,
cable boxes, D-VHS VCRs, A/V discs, camcorders, and
future products. Some devices may have IEEE 1394
connectors but are not compatible with the TV. Areas
of compatibility to consider are:
1. Digital Video Signals
This TV can decode HDV (high-definition MPEG2 reso-
lution) as provided by cable boxes and some camcord-
ers. The TV cannot decode DV (standard-definition
resolution video). If the TV is unable to decode the
digital signal supplied by your camcorder, connect the
camcorder to the TV using analog audio plus compos-
ite video, S-video, or component video, or use HDMI
audio/video. Other types of digital video, such as PC
video provided by some computers, must be decoded
by the source device and sent to the TV as analog
video, S-video, or DVI/HDMI video.
2. Digital Audio Signals
When received with video signals, the TV can decode
Dolby Digital signals and MPEG audio signals.
The TV may be unable to pass incompatible digital audio
signals on the coaxial digital audio output. These signals
may pass to other devices, however, on IEEE 1394 cables.
3. Digital Control Signal
The TV can serve as the control center for IEEE 1394
audio/video devices, such as VCRs, A/V Discs, tuners,
and cable boxes that are compatible with the following
IEEE 1394 control standards.
• CEA-775. Designed for tuning devices such as
cable boxes, allowing the device to send simple
graphics. This standard does not, however, allow
the TV to control the cable box by IEEE 1394.
• AV/C (Audio Video Control). Designed to provide
basic controls such as play, stop, channel selection,
and volume, as appropriate for the device.
Four-Pin and 6-Pin Connections
There are two different types of connectors used for
IEEE 1394 terminals and cables: a 4-pin and a 6-pin
type. Both types send the same digital audio, video,
and control signals, but the 6-pin connectors can
also supply low-voltage electrical power to connected
devices. This TV uses only 4-pin type connectors.
A 6-pin connector cannot be connected directly to a 4-
pin jack, and vice versa. To connect a 6-pin device to
a 4-pin device, use a 6-pin-to-4-pin adapter or adapter
cable. These cables are available from electronics and
computer stores.
If you wish to connect a 6-pin device to the TV (such
as a camcorder), and the device is designed to receive
electrical power from another 6-pin device, there are
several ways to provide electrical power to the device:
•
Connect the camcorder directly to the household AC.
• Use the camcorder’s battery for power.
• Connect the camcorder directly to another 6-pin
device in the network that can provide power.
4-pin connector 6-pin connector
6-pin-to-4-pin adapter
Connection Methods
There are two connection methods for IEEE 1394 devices.
Use the method that fits your network of audio/video prod-
ucts.
Direct Device-To-Device Method
The IEEE 1394 interface allows you to chain devices,
unlike audio and video connections that require you to
connect each individual device directly to the TV. For
example, you can connect your D-VHS to your 1394
A/V disc and then connect the 1394 A/V disc to the
TV. The resulting IEEE 1394 chain allows you to add
more devices to the chain. You will see an icon for each
device in the TV’s Input Selection menu and can also
send information from any IEEE 1394 device to other
compatible devices.
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Hub Connection Method
The IEEE 1394 standard allows you to use the TV as a
hub within the audio/video network. Each device can
send information, which may include audio and video, to
any other device in the network.
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IEEE 1394 Devices