Firewire Connect to a PC Help!

I'm trying to connect my IMac to my laptop (PC) using Firewire.
I know you can link two Macs using Target disk mode but is it possible to link a PC to a MAC So I can copy my old tunes from my PC
Any help greatly appreciated!!!

I've never heard of a PC being able to do target disk mode before. How much music do you have to copy?

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I just used a firewire connection to transfer files from a PowerBook G4 to a MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro has lost all that was on it, and all the applications are opening like they have never been used before and asking for Rosetta. How do I find all my files on the MacBook Pro, or undo what I have done???

IGNORE the last post: he thought you are using Lion or Mountain Lion.
Since you are using Snow Leopard, you need to install Rosetta. It can be found on your Snow Leopard Install DVD in the Options section.
Once installed all should be well again.
Also, if your computer is connected to the internet when the Dialog Box about PowerPC applications comes up, it MIGHT allow you to download Rosetta from the internet. There has been some discussion that Apple has discontined internet download of Rosetta into Snow Leopard.
Someone else will have to address your lost files problem.

Can I download a DV tape to Premier Elements without a firewire connection?

I recently purchased a new HD camcorder as well as Premier Elements 10. One of the tasks that I'd like to accomplish via Premier Elements is to download my old DV tapes to my hard drive, which the software seems to support. The instruction manuals and video tuitorials mention that this transfer / capture must generally be done with a firewire connection (which my computer does not have). However, my new HD camcorder downloads via a USB connection without a problem. I tried to download from the DV camcorder using a USB connection and (sure enough) Premier Elements wouldn't recognize the old camcorder. Does anyone know why is this a problem / what the compatibility issue is? Is there a way to download the DV tapes to my hard drive without having to purchase and install a new firewire connection to my existing computer and buying a new firewire cord?
Thanks in advance for any help offered.

For Capture of tape in PrE, you will need FW. If your computer does not have FW, then you have a couple of choices:
Add a FW (IEEE-1394) card
Add a FW connection to a laptop via either a PCMCIA, or ExpressCard
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Seeking help, I boot from external SSD drives from my 2010 iMac. I recently installed Yosemite on an External SSD with a firewire connection and all went well with the installation and first boot. After completing set up and restarting my iMac Yosemite will no longer boot from the firewire connection it will boot to the loading bar and then get the dreaded Goest Buster Emblem, if I swap out the SSD to USB connection it boots normally. I have 6 SSD Drives with Mavericks and Lion installed on that will boot from the Firewire Connection. Any suggestions ?

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Switching between the firewire connection and USB 2.0 Connection

Is it possible to switch between the firewire connection and USB 2.0 Connection on a portable external hard drive? I've tried unsuccessfully to use the firewire connection on my external hard drive after using the 2.0 connection. No machine will read the drive if it is connected via the firewire port. Using USB 2.0 it works as intended.

Hello Grizzly Marmot,
Thank you for the feedback. So probably my old MAXTOR enclosure is playing me tricks ....
Last night the backup on my USB 2.0 was terribly slow ??? The incremental duplication of my hard drive (372.9 MB of data from 35GB of complete data) gave me these stats:
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Average : 8,8 Mo/minute (4,5 copying, 148,1 verifiying)
Just to analyse the drive it takes ±45 minutes ??? Also could the energy saving mode be a slow down factor (the suspension of the computer is NEVER) ???
I still wonder what speed I could experience for a wireless backup to a NAS drive ??
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My 845PE Max2 MB gives me 3 IEEE 1394 connections on the board. I am using two of the three available connections for the S-Bracket on the rear (J1394_1 & J1394_2 and they operate OK) and trying to get J1394_3 connected to the front panel. I have an Antec case with six wires to front panel. Here is how I have them connected to J1394_3:
Pin 1 - TPA +
pin 2 - TPA -
Pin 3 - Ground (VG is Antec ID)
Pin 4 - open
Pin 5 - TPB +
Pin 6 - TPB -
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Pin 8 - open
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My buddy had that same problem with his Antec Sonata case, it seems that the front Firewire connection was wired wrong on the case, from the factory. He had to take the wires out of the connector, and rewire it to work. Two of the connections were backwards, like the person was looking in a mirror when he did it Check them out really good.

New iPod with FireWire connection?

When I plug in my new video iPod to the FireWire connection, the screen says "FireWire connection not supported. Please use USB cable." I was just wondering if anyone knows a way to use FireWire with a new video iPod.
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Geoff
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It is impossible to use firewire to transfer media off your computer to your 5g Video iPod. However you can still use the firewire cable to charge your iPod.
Regrads--- jgurbisz
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Imac i5 late 2009 running OS X 10.8.4 and can't get FireWire connection to work

I have Imac i5 late 2009 running OS X 10.8.4 and can't get FireWire connection to work with LaCie external drive. I have gone through older posts and tried with no luck power cable and holding down start button for 15 seconds and restoring power and also removing power cable waitng 10 minutes replugging power cable holding down alt command P, R keys until second beep is heard. I know that LaCie drive and cable are working, they were connnected to another iMac without issues. What options do I have left to get FireWire to work? The System Report just says
FireWire Bus:
Maximum Speed: Up to 800 Mb/sec.
Thanks for any help
CS

I did not mention in original post that when initially connected to the Firewire port the LaCie drive I can hear activity so the drive is getting power. Does this mean the Firewire port may not be physically damamged and there may be options for resetting? Are there any 3rd party software repair programs worth buying for diagnostics and repair of the FireWire port?

FireWire connections not supported - randomly pops up

Hey. This is my 3rd ipod and the first one to have this problem. I have the 80gig 5th gen bought a few months ago. The problem I keep getting is that the FireWire connections not supported. To transfer songs, connect the USB cable provided message keeps popping up. It does this randomly and sometimes takes several clicks. When I hook it up to my monster fm transmitter in my car the problem worsesns when sometimes no matter how many times I click it will not go away.
Things I've tried
Resetting it, many times
Formating
basically those 5rs, I don't know wat else to try. I havent tried reinstalling itunes only because I seriously doubt this will fix the problem since it doesn't only happen when I connect it to my comp.
Can anyone help? I've seen this problem posted a few times with no response.
Thanks

The answer is simple-your iPod will not work with Firewire. It requires USB. I had a Firewire iPod(miss it dearly) and it will charge from the firewire cable but it will not connect to the computer or the dock.

FireWire connections not supportred

*+hey,*
**something happened to my Ipod 5G and its windows is white it just says "FireWire connections are not supported to transfer songs, the USB cable provided"..and when i connect it to my PC the PC dont find the connection but my ipod says its charging.. so i need+ seriouis help.**

its actually 5G neno..sorry forgot to indicate in my massage

"Firewire connections..." Won't stop showing that message.

My Ipod keeps saying:
"FireWire connections are not supported. To transfer songs, connect to the USB cable provided. Press Center to dismiss."
when i press the center button it just flashes the message again and it won't go away. my ipod is fully updated, i have tried restoring it several times and it keeps saying this message. Well, first a couple days ago it would not turn off, so I figured it needed to be updated. And now this..
If anyone has any help i would greatly appreciate it!

You may be using a firewire from a previous ipod. The 5th generation ipod will not support firwire. It will only be good for charging.

Random Firewire connection problem

Hi, I'm running a 'Phonic Helix Board 12 Firewire MKII' firewire mixing desk with a G5 imac/OS 10.6 - Snow leopard (running Logic pro 9). The firewire connection works some of the time but is frequently failing after start up - The firewire indicator on the desk lights up and then goes out. Other Firewire devices work perfectly with the mac - and the mixing desk appears to work fine with my old Emac (which can't run Logic 9). I've tried lots of permutations - plugging in before or after start-up, changing the cable etc, But the problem seems to be random -- and if the connection is working from start up it stays working. Please let me know if you can help me with this.

Hi Stephen!
I don't have experience with a Mac computer, but do you have any other firewire/USB devices that you've added to your computer lately?
If so, then try disconnecting your iPod, disconnecting all other devices from your computer, reset your iPod, then connect it again. This could be a device interference with your iPod properly connecting/being recognized by iTunes.
Also, do you happen to have the McAffee Disk Scanner program on your computer? If so, then try disconnecting your iPod, turning off the Disk Scanner and your firewall, then connect your iPod to your computer again.
Again, I'm not sure if this is much right, but give it a try.
-Kylene
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My Ipod Says Firewire connections.....

My ipod says firewire connections are not supported. To Transfer songs, connect the USb cable provided....press center to dismiss........all i remember was listening to song on my ipod when it was plugged in on itunes. i have never had this problem and do not know what to do. i cant even get my list to show up or the message to disappear. it is really qwuite frustrating. please help???!!!!

Let me guess and your iPod will not shut off either? I have the same problem and I've had it for about a month. I have used the 5R's many times. I have updated software and restored on the same PC many times.
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Hi there, I am trying to connect to my server at work from home using a vpn connection. It connects fine and the time ticks along, but when i click go - connect to server, it comes up with connection failed. Please help!

Hi there, I am trying to connect to my server at work from home using a vpn connection. It connects fine and the time ticks along, but when i click go - connect to server, it comes up with connection failed. Please help!

... when i click go - connect to server, it comes up with connection failed.
If you're trying to connect to a Bonjour server on the remote network, that won't work over a layer 3 VPN. Use something like Hamachi or one of the SSH-tunnelling Bonjour proxy apps for that.

Error message: "FireWire connections are not supported. To transfer songs"

I recently purchased a Monster iCarPlay to play my ipod in my car. I have had no problems until recently. Upon disconnecting my ipod from the iCarPlay wire, I the following message popped up: "FireWire connections are not supported. To transfer songs, connect the USB cable provided." It also prompts me to click the center button to dismiss the message. However, I'vd followed these instructions, and the message does not go away. Does anyone know what I can do to resolve this problem? Or is it anything to worry about?

That is the message you see when you attach a 5th gen iPod to a computer using FIREWIRE. so... i suspect that for some reason, the 3rd party iCarPlay device must be confusing the iPod into thinking it is being docked or attached to a data line of some type and not simply charging.
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