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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
two 4-pin type connection jacks
available.
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