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weastlinks 6-pin to 4-pin IEEE 1394 Firewire cable

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weastlinks 6 Pin to 4 Pin IEEE 1394 iLink DV firewire cable 400Mbps

SKU CH-JZ9M-AB2JR

Connects DV cameras to PC or Mac via 6-pin to 4-pin IEEE 1394 at up to 400Mbps

  • Connects DV cameras to PC or Mac via 6-pin to 4-pin IEEE 1394 interface
  • Transfers video and audio data at up to 400 Mbps
  • Plug-and-play design works without extra drivers on most systems
  • Smaller 4-pin connector fits standard DV-out ports on camcorders
  • IEEE 1394 standard delivers reliable performance for editing workflows

6 Pin to 4 Pin Firewire Cable

This cable connects digital video cameras with a 4 pin DV port to computers equipped with a 6 pin IEEE 1394 interface. It suits users transferring footage from camcorders or linking Firewire peripherals such as external drives and scanners to a PC or Mac. The plug and play design requires no driver installation for immediate use.

400 Mbps Bandwidth Limit

The link operates at up to 400 Mbps, providing enough headroom for standard DV video streams and typical peripheral traffic. It runs out of capacity when handling uncompressed high definition footage or multiple simultaneous high bandwidth devices. The rate is slightly below the 480 Mbps ceiling of USB 2.0 but the IEEE 1394 standard often delivers more consistent real world throughput.

iLink DV Plug Compatibility

The 4 pin iLink connector matches the smaller DV output found on most digital video cameras. The 6 pin end supplies bus power to devices that require it while the 4 pin end does not carry power. This pin arrangement enables direct camera to computer transfers without an external power adapter for the camera.

Highlights

  • Connects DV cameras to PC or Mac via 6-pin to 4-pin IEEE 1394 interface
  • Transfers video and audio data at up to 400 Mbps
  • Plug-and-play design works without extra drivers on most systems
  • Smaller 4-pin connector fits standard DV-out ports on camcorders
  • IEEE 1394 standard delivers reliable performance for editing workflows

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 6-pin end plug into an older PCI FireWire card and the 4-pin end into my DV camera?

Yes, the 6-to-4 pin layout matches the common DV-out on cameras to the larger port on legacy PCI or PCMCIA FireWire cards.

How can I confirm the link is running at the rated 400Mbps after connecting?

The operating system will show an IEEE 1394 connection at S400 speed in device manager or system profiler when the cable is seated correctly.

Does the package include any adapters or drivers, or is it just the cable?

Only the 6-pin to 4-pin cable is supplied; no adapters or driver discs are included.

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