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Connecting Devices
External Power Source
You may need to connect an external power source to the
DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter if you are connecting it to
multiple USB devices with varying power requirements, or
FireWire devices that do not have their own power supply.
If necessary, use a UL-approved power supply rated at 12 Volts and
capable of 2.1 Amps, with connector size 3.5 mm outside/1.3 mm
inside diameter, 8 mm length. Refer to your device’s
documentation for other power requirements.
Connecting a Digital Video Camera
Two types of FireWire connectors are commonly used: a 4-pin and
a 6-pin. The DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter contains two 6-pin
connectors; digital video cameras use 4-pin connectors. To connect
a digital video camera to your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter,
use the 6-to-4 pin FireWire cable included in the kit.
To connect a digital video camera:
1
Connect the 6-pin connector end of the FireWire cable to the
FireWire port on your DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter.
2
Carefully insert the smaller, 4-pin connector end of the FireWire
cable into the FireWire port on your digital video camera.
Caution:
Ensure that the connector and the port are properly
aligned to avoid bending and damaging the pins in the port.
4-pin connector
into camera
6-pin connector into
DuoConnect for Notebooks adapter
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