Panasonic AG-HMC80PJ Operating Instructions Manual page 11

Connecting the IEEE1394 cable
Always heed the following instructions when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (not included.) (If it is
connected incorrectly, this may lead to the failure of this camera or external devices.).
• Connect or disconnect the IEEE1394 cable after switching off the power of all connected devices.
Devices with an earth terminal should be earthed (or connected to a shared GND) when using them.
• When connecting this camera to devices with a 4-pin terminal, connect this camera's terminal (6-pin) in
advance.
• The terminal of the IEEE1394 cable has an orientation.
• When connecting the cable to an external device with a 6-pin IEEE1394 terminal, connect it as per with
the following configuration.
For other usage notes, see page 8.
(Correct)

IEEE1394
terminal
× (Incorrect)
IEEE1394
terminal
End of the IEEE1394
cable
End of the IEEE1394
cable
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