HT1476 What is fire wire charging device

What is a fire wire charging device

Some very old iPods could be charged with a FireWire cable and port. All newer iPods use a USB cable. Attempting to charge them from a FireWire port will not work.

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  • What is fire wire

    I would like to buy a hard drive to upgrade my mac from Tiger to Snow Leopard.  I would like to buy an external hard drive. My MacBook is a white 13 inch 2007. My very basic question is: does this mac have fire wire port?  On the left side of the computer there is a port I never use.  The icon is in the shape of a Y.  Is this the fire wire connection?  If not what does the icon above the fire wire connection look like.
    Thank You

    Yes, FireWire is the Y port you have.  The icon is this:
    There are two flavors of FireWire so far: 400 and 800.  They have slightly different cables.  In this picture, the left one is FW 800; the right one is FW 400:
    Pay attention to exactly what interface the drive has (USB vs. FW400 vs. FW800.  All will be compatible with your MacBook, but each will require a differnent kind of cable.  All cables are available from your retailer or from auction sites.

  • Fire Wire Audio Devices (M-Audio, MOTU etc) - Problems

    This problem is discussed already. But only in connection with Bootcamp.
    Apparently, there is a problem with the new FW Controllers uses in newer Apple models. Opposed to the traditional Texas Instruments controller, the new one create problems with FW audio devices. There is a big discussion on the RME page on that (without conclusive result, however). But I think the problem is more general and needs to be addressed:
    Here is my problem: New Macbook pro, my M-Audio FW 1814 worked at the beginning )only garage band= with the beta version of the OS X 10. 5 driver, but than failed. Updated driver of m-audio )released end of april, did not help. My apple seems to recognize the external device, the software mixer shows movements, but there is no sound whatsoever coming in or out. Same with MIDI.
    My question: Did apple give any statement on the problem? A lot of customers buy apple for making music, after all.
    Cheers,
    P

    Yes, if you setup an aggregate device in the Audio Midi setup of your Mac combining the two FW devices. Open the Device editor->press "new device"->name it->choose the available devices in the menue below->hit ok/done/"fertig" (in german)->select this new device in Logic preferences as your Audio device

  • Satellite P100: USB/Fire-Wire ports not charging external device

    When I plug my ipod into either my 4 pin fire-wire port or a USB port on my laptop (satellite P100) it fails to charge, even when plugged in to the mains/ A/C power. I think I have found where I need to go in 'control panel' but need help on how to allow my fire-wire and USB ports to give out power and charge my ipod when its connected.
    Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers

    Hi
    The USB ports provide automatically the power. Usually every USB port provides about 500mA.
    But please note; the notebook must run and the external USB device (iPod) must be recognized by Windows OS!
    I dont know if the iPod was recognized by WinOS but I have read the many users have problems with the iPod installation on Windows OS. As far as I know the iTunes must be installed if you want to use the iPod.
    Greetings

  • Fire Wire: MBP OS X.4.11 Can't see external devices. PLEASE HELP!

    Fire Wire: MBP OS X.4.11 Can't see external devices. PLEASE HELP!
    My MBP will not "see" my new MB or my back-up drive—both connected via a firewire 400 (6 pin) cable. Both running Tiger X.4.11
    I have used this cable to connect my MBP and a TiBook in the past as well as to back-up onto the LaCie e-drive.
    I have run "disk repair" and "permissions" on both machines.
    BTW—"permissions" are regularly out of wack on the MBP. But, the disk is OK according to Disk Utilities.
    I also cannot put the machine to sleep after logging out. Has a hard time shutting down as well. Sometimes I need to force a re-boot.
    Can't run Disk Doctor because I don't have a bootable disk yet. It's coming via snail mail.
    The new MB "sees" the e-drive connected with the same cable.
    I can't transfer my files to the new MB nor can I back up.
    Is it time for a "clean install"? Makes me nervous that I cannot backup before trying anything drastic.
    Can someone please help me?
    Thanks in advance.
    Tek

    Put the more recalcitrant computer into Target Drive mode by starting it with the T key down until you see the yellow on blue screen. Then connect it to the other machine by firewire cable while both are already awake.
    I hope that you did not do any upgrades while you had external drives connected... that is an automatic problem. Always disconnect from externals and accessories before doing any upgrades. Always back up before doing any upgrades.
    Firewire networking is not the same as using a computer in Target Disc mode. In Target disc mode, you are using the internal drive of the Td computer as an external. That should allow you to run disk utility. Do use the proper disc utility version for the OSX version that is on problem drive. ie don't use the Leopard disc utility for the Tiger disc or vice versa.

  • HT2498 how do I find out what kind of fire wire port I have on my desktop? I want to transfer video from my camcorder.

    how do I find out what kind of fire wire port I have on my desktop? I want to transfer video from my camcorder.

    If you have Firewire 800 it's a boxy looking port, the Firewire 400 is thinner and has a arrow looking shape, you can get a adpater.
    FW800 is simply FW 400 x 2, so the adapter gives you FW 400.

  • Fire-wire device usage at MacMini Late2014

    Dear all.
    As for Mac Mini late 2014, I can see fire-wire port is removed.
    Is there any way to use my fire-wire device such as a fire-wire audio interface or fire-wire external HDD?
    Can I use these devices by thunderbolt to firewire adapter that sold at apple store?

    hkeewind wrote:
    Can I use these devices by thunderbolt to firewire adapter that sold at apple store?
    Yes, you need a > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD464ZM/A/apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapte r
    However,,, if your audio interface uses FireWire 400, then you will also need a FireWire 800 to 400 cable or adapter.
    example cable: > http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/1394B96036/
    example adapter: > http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/FIR1369AD/

  • Fire wire - connecting / disconnecting devices

    When connecting a fire wire device like a HD or camera for example, do you need to switch the device and computer of or can you connected it while the computer and device is on like USB ?
    Thanks

    Like USB. Be sure to use the finder to eject the device before disconnecting it or turning it off.

  • What fire  wire cable?

    I want to attach a fire wire device to my new Mac mini. I can not find a cable with a connector that fits the little fire wire receptical on the Mac. The standard plug is 6 pin, the same as on my old FW800 Mac. So I bought a 6 pin to 4 pin, not right. The IEEE 1394 says there are 6 pin to 6 pin (which I have) , 6 pin to 4 pin, and 6 pin to 9 pin. Could the Mac have a 9 pin receptical?? I wouldn't ask but the cables are $8.00 each and the store won't take it back once it's ripped open.
    Thanks Bob

    Bob, there is a brief description of the options on this page:
    http://thelightroomlab.com/2009/06/firewire-connectors-a-profusion-of-plugs/
    Face with the same problem I chose to buy an adapter. I use it everyday to connect my TM backup drive. This is the one:
    http://www.sonnettech.com/product/fw_adapter.html
    I did have one problem using the adapter, which I reported here:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2125939&tstart=0

  • 5th gen 80g only charges with fire wire

    Hi my 80 gig ipod did not work after not charging for a long time (it just said battery to low please wait then a blank screen) so i put a new battery in it came on all good but when i plugged it in my mac nothing happened (did not sync or charge) so i tried it in in a docking bay that charges but it did not charge but music came out of speakers so i reset it still nothing then i thought i try a different cable to mac (a old one a fire wire with usb as well) it worked with both connected so i restored it but it only works with both plugged in if i unplug the fire wire it still seen by my itunes by the usb and syncs but if i just plug the usb in nothing (on the same cable) until i plug the fire wire in and itunes opens

    I don't have the internet at the moment (and won't do for a while) so upgrading isn't an option - and you don't get a disc with the iTUnes software with video ipods it seems, so I can't upgrade my software that way. I just want to use my new ipod as soon as possible and was expecting to just be able to plug it into my computer and download without any problems.

  • Computer not reading fire wire devices

    My computer is able to read my fire wire hard drive and download stuff onto my ipod but when I hook up devices such as my camera or my Canopus ADVC100 it is not able to detect them. This happens in both FCP and imovie. Anyone else ever have this problem?

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  • HT201180 What type of Fire Wire cable to use to connect MacBook Pro 2009 to tape-based Sony TRV720 camcorder

    What type of Fire Wire cable to use to connect MacBook Pro 2009 to tape-based Sony TRV720 camcorder

    USB is the slowest. Firewire is faster. eSata is the fastest (and will be superceded by Thunderbolt).  The old Fire was 4 pin (Firewire 400 and is essentially obsolete), new is 9 pin, Firewire 800.  All of the will transmit data, simply a different speeds.
    For eSata connectivity, you MBP must have an express card slot (and the appropriate eSata connection card) and you external enclosure must have an eSata input.  eSata cables will only transmit data, therefor it will require power by Firewire or USB cables.
    Ciao.

  • Cannot recognize fire wire devices

    After installing leopard on my Power Mac G5, the computer is unable to to list fire wire devices. Need to edit in FInacl Cut with my XL2 but it wont recognize device. Anyone have similar situation?

    USB and FireWire Quick Assist
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1151?viewlocale=en_US
    Dealing with FireWire problems (drives not mounting, devices unrecognized, etc.)
    http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20041221081432908
     Cheers, Tom

  • One Fire Wire Port, What Do I Do?

    I only have one fire wire port on my MacBook. I use that for the external hard drive/scratch disc when working in FCE. How can I capture video from my camera and then transfer to the scratch disc manually? The better question may be can this be done?

    I don't know whether these 2 heretical comments will be of any use but here goes.
    1. Whilst I generally use FireWire Hard Drives, I have never experienced any problems whatsoever, capturing or editing on USB 2.0 HDs (I have 3).
    2. A few weeks ago I discovered to my surprise that I had been capturing DV and HDV from 3 different cameras (2 Panasonics and a Canon) through a cheap Belkin FW hub onto FCE 4 and FCP 6 for the last 18 months. I had wired it in to test whether it would work and then completely forgot about it.
    However, although these things have worked perfectly on 2 computers and with 3 cameras etc. for me, I cannot guarantee they will work for everyone.

  • Fire Wire 400 to charge 5th generation battery

    Hi,
    I know it's already been discussed but I've readen opposite answers. Is it clearer now ?
    I've got a wall charger with FW400 connector, plus a FW400/FW400 cable, plus an adapator connector FW400/iPod dock connector (from Belkin I think).
    This is for charging battery at home without turning on my PC.
    The same configuration but instead of wall charger it is a car charger with FW400 connector and the rest is the same.
    This is for charging battery in my car of course.
    Do both of those solutions work fine ? (because some people say that FW is bad for the battery) thanks for your answers

    I can tell you for a fact that I have charged the three iPods that I have (1st gen, mini, and nano) via Firewire with no problems from both my computer and wall charger. I'm not sure what kind of car charger you have, but I'd be fairly certain that it would not cause battery problems. I frequent these forums regularly and I've never heard of firewire causing problems versus USB.
    JC

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