Direct device-to-device style, Hub connection style, Connection styles – MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC WS-48513 User Manual
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Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices
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.
4-Pin Style vs. 6-Pin Style
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 is capable of
sending 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. The 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 cable. These cables
are available from electronic and 
computer stores.
If you connect a 6-pin device to the TV (such as a 
camcorder) that is designed to receive electrical power 
from another 6-pin device, then 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