Does it have to be I.Link

Thirty_Four · #1 (**permalink**) 08-28-2004, 10:24 PM

I have a Sony Digital 8 Handycam DCR-TRV140 and my mom just picked up a fire wire cord. My question is does it have to be I.link to work with Sony Camcorders or does it just have to be the right number of pins. Cuz I took a look at the cord and it looks like it would go right in. But i dont want to screw up anything by hooking up the wrong cord. Please Reply, Cause im axcious to try out this firewire (she also picked up a card to go with) Thanks

Marc Peters · #2 (**permalink**) 08-28-2004, 10:28 PM

Ilink = DV = Firewire = IEEE 1394. Different names, same thing.

Thirty_Four · #3 (**permalink**) 08-28-2004, 10:35 PM

Ok, Thanks Mark for the very fast reply.

P.S. very nice and helpful site.

p4ocer · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-2004, 10:46 AM

There are 2 different types of firewire cord...a 6 to 4 pin and a 6to 6 pin...most cameras use a 6 to 4.

6-Pin to 6-Pin

6-Pin to 4-Pin

Notice the different connector?

i hope this answers ur ?

RoryH · #5 (**permalink**) 09-08-2004, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Marc Peters

Ilink = DV = Firewire = IEEE 1394. Different names, same thing.

It's amazing the way you have to come on a video editing forum to find that out for sure.