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34 Chapter 2. Connecting
4-Pin Style vs. 6-Pin Style Connectors
There are two different types of connectors used for
IEEE 1394 terminals and cables, a 4-pin and a 6-pin
style.
The 4-pin connector sends
digital audio signals, digital video
signals and digital control signals
back and forth between devices.
Your TV has three 4-pin type
connection jacks available. One is
on the front panel and two are on
the back.
The 6-pin connector is capable
of sending the same digital audio,
video and control signals as the
4-pin connector, but the 6-pin
connector is also able to send low
voltage electrical power. This TV
does not have 6 pin connectors.
The purpose of this low voltage electrical power is to
provide the needed operating power to a device that
is not connected directly to the household AC power
such as a camcorder. A device with a 6-pin connector
can send this electrical power to another device, or
receive electrical power from another device, or simply
use a 6-pin connector without using the two additional
pins.
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,
you will need to obtain a 6-pin to
4-pin adaptor or adaptor cable.
These cables are available from
electronic and computer stores.
When connecting a 6-pin device (such as a camcorder)
to the TV, (if it is designed to receive electrical power
from another 6-pin device) you will need to connect
the camcorder directly to the household AC, or use the
camcorder’s battery for power. If this is not possible,
then the camcorder will need to be connected directly
to another 6-pin device in the network that can provide
the electrical power.
6 pin to 4 pin adaptor
4 pin connector
6 pin connector
Direct Device-To-Device Style
The IEEE 1394 offers you the capability to chain
devices, unlike previous audio and video connections
where you had to individually connect each device
directly to the TV. For example, you can connect your
D-VHS to your 1394 DVD Player and then connect the
1394 DVD Player to the TV. The resulting IEEE 1394
chain will allow you to add more devices to the chain.
You will be able to see each video device on the TV’s
Device Selection Menu and send information from
any IEEE 1394 device to other compatible devices.
Hub Connection Style
The IEEE 1394 also offers you the capability to
connect your devices using 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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Connection Styles
There are two different connection styles that can be
used when connecting IEEE 1394 devices. Use the
style that fits your network of audio/video products.
Connecting Compatible IEEE 1394 Devices, continued