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  1. 30th Jul 2009 11:51 #1
    wahsac
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    Hi


    I purchased a Canopus ADVC 55 which has a 6 pin Firewire connector, my Mac Pro has the square type which I
    think is 9 pin.

    So how do I connect the ADVC 55 to my Mac Pro.
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    Yes, the extra two wires are for power. If your PC only has a four pin connector, you would need a separate power supply for the ADVC.

    The correct PS for it is a ADVC-PSU5V Power Supply. If you use a non-Canopus PS, it voids the warranty. They are about $40US, but look around Amazon UK and they may have them for a reasonable price.
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    Originally Posted by redwudz
    Yes, the extra two wires are for power. If your PC only has a four pin connector, you would need a separate power supply for the ADVC.
    Thinking on I believe the Mac Pro to be 9 pin firewire...
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    You might have some difficulty finding a 9 pin to 6 pin FireWire cable. But here's the FireWire pinouts: http://pinouts.ru/Slots/ieee1394_pinout.shtml
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    I assume one of these would work and if so would I still need the power adapter ?

    http://www.euronetwork.co.uk/acatalog/Firewire_Cables_IEEE_1394B_9_pin_B_-_6_pin_14-1082.html
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    Your Mac Pro has FW 800. THe ADVC has FW 400.
    This Cable will do the trick, I have used it and it is great.

    Amazon.com 9pin to 6pin fw cable

    Yes you will need Power. A retail ADVC should have come with the
    PowerBrick, did you not buy this retail?
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  7. 31st Jul 2009 13:56 #7
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    Originally Posted by terryj
    Your Mac Pro has FW 800. THe ADVC has FW 400.
    This Cable will do the trick, I have used it and it is great.

    Amazon.com 9pin to 6pin fw cable

    Yes you will need Power. A retail ADVC should have come with the
    PowerBrick, did you not buy this retail?
    Direct Buy from GrassValley.com
    Thanks for the reply.

    The Canopus ADVC 55 was purchased from http://www.smartdv.co.uk/

    The ADVC 55 can get its power via the 6 pin Firewire port, if you only have a 4 pin Firewire then you need to buy the optional Power
    adapter which comes with a 6 pin to 4 pin fire wire cable. So it seems that I do not need the power adapter after all, found this out after posting.
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