Operation Manual
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Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices
There are two different connection styles that can be used when connecting IEEE devices. Use the style that fits
your network of audio/video products.
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When Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices
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Do not loop the last device in the chain back to the HDTV Receiver. When the device chain is looped, the HDTV Receiver
may not be able to work with the other devices.
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Place devices that have only a mechanical (two-position) power switch at the end of the chain or leave the power switch in the
ON position. When turned OFF, IEEE signals may not be able to pass through the device to other devices.
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Place devices with the slowest communication speed at the end of the chain. Sometimes the communication speed will be
marked near the IEEE connector with an “S” number. The higher the number, the faster the communication speed.
Devices with slow communication speed can interfere with IEEE signals from faster devices.
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Do not use an IEEE cable longer than feet between each device.
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This HDTV Receiver is an IEEE a Device. IEEE b is currently under development and will provide for longer
distances and multi-room applications. Included in the IEEE b systems are IEEE a to IEEE b converters to
maintain compatibility with this HDTV Receiver and other IEEE a devices.
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Figure 2. Hub Connection Style
Direct Device-To-Device Style
(Figure 1)
The IEEE offers you the capability to chain devices,
unlike previous audio and video connections where you
had to individually connect each device directly to the
HDTV Receiver. For example, you can connect your D-
VHS to your DVD Player and then connect the
DVD Player to the HDTV Receiver. The resulting IEEE
chain will allow you to add more devices to the chain.
You will be able to see each video device with the HDTV
Receiver and send information from any IEEE device
to a display monitor and compatible devices.
Hub Connection Style
(Figure 2)
The IEEE also offers you the capability to connect
your devices using the HDTV Receiver as a hub
within the audio/video network. Each device can send
information, which may include audio and video, to other
devices in the network.
Figure 1. Direct Device-to-Device Style