Connecting Other Ieee 1394 Devices; Component Connection Methods - RCA SCENIUM DVR2080 Guide De L'utilisateur

Overview & Setup

Connecting Other IEEE 1394 Devices

One of the great advantages to 1394 components is the ability to connect one device to the next
in a single chain. This is known as "daisy-chaining." Previous audio and video components often
required connections of each component to a single source such as an audio/video receiver or TV.
With IEEE 1394, simply connect one device to the next in a continuous chain using 1394 cables.
The 1394 interface reduces the number of cables needed to connect each device and simplifies
the connection process. There is no need to ensure that you are connecting the correct audio or
video cable to the correct jack. IEEE 1394 devices use a single cable to transfer audio, video, and
interface data between all devices connected within the chain.
The DVR has two 1394 ports. This allows you to use one port for connection to your digital
television and still have another port for connection of additional 1394 components. Each
compatible DTVLink device connected on the IEEE 1394 chain is shown on the TV. Information can
be sent between 1394 connected components. DTVLink and other compatible components can be
controlled from your TV.

Component Connection Methods

There are two ways to connect IEEE 1394 and DTVLink devices: component-to-component and
hub connection. The component-to-component method has each component connected in a
chain-like fashion, with the DTV as the first component. The hub method is basically the same but
uses both 1394 jacks on the DTV with two chains of components connected to it.
Note: Use a single 1394 cable to connect one device to any available 1394 port on the next device. If devices such as a
digital camera only have one 1394 port, these devices should be placed at the end of the 1394 chain.
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