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                            FIELD INFORMATION NOTICE
                  (For Authorized Distribution by SunService)

FIN #: I0632-1

Create Date: Dec/18/00

Keywords: 

IEEE 1394 Camera Cable

Top FIN/FCO Report: No

Products Reference: IEEE 1394 Video Conferencing Camera

Product Category: Desktop / Other

Product Affected: 

Mkt_ID   Platform   Model   Description   Serial Number
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Systems Affected
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  -        A28       ALL   Sun Blade 1000       -

X-Options Affected
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 X3682A   -    -    1394 Visual Collaboration Kit    -

Parts Affected: 

Part Number   Description         Model
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 370-4161     Stand alone camera    -
 530-2960     Cable                 -
 595-5643     Accessories kit        -

References: 

MANUAL:  806-4671-10 - Sun 1394 Visual Collaboration User's Guide.
URL:  http://analog.eng/input_devices/projects/1394camera/1394_VC_Camera.html

Issue Description: 

As of this time, only SUN IEEE 1394 cables are qualified on IEEE
compliant 1394 Camera.  Some third party IEEE 1394 cables have been
tested, but there have been instances where the pins do not fully
engage and the connector might come loose.

The 1394 camera is a digital video camera which complies with the
general IEEE 1394-1995 specification and the specific IEEE 1394 Trade
Association Digital Camera Specification version 0.4.  The latter
determines the class driver for the sun camera and any other
manufacturers of a camera that complies with that specification.  The
Sun IEEE 1394 Camera was announced for release on October 26, 2000.
      
The sun provided IEEE 1394 cable and off-the-shelf IEEE 1394 cables are
pin-for-pin compatible, as per the IEEE specification.  The difference
is that the off-the shelf IEEE 1394 cables have connector sleeve
lengths at the limit of the IEEE 1394 specification.  There could be a
loose mechanical fit and the connector might detach from the camera if
the cable is moved excessively.

The 1394 camera specification, "1394TA Camera Spec, Ver 1.04," can  
be found at the following URL: 

  http://analog.eng/input_devices/projects/1394camera/1394_VC_Camera.html
  
It is a link on the left side of the page.  Note that this is a Sun
proprietary document meant for internal use only.

Implementation: 

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        |   |   CONTROLLED PRO-ACTIVE (per Sun Geo Plan) 
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        | X |   REACTIVE (As Required)
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Corrective Action: 

The following recommendation is provided as a guideline for authorized
Enterprise Services Field Representatives and Warranty Customers who
may be encountering the above mentioned problem.

Any application that wishes to use the SUN IEEE 1394 Camera must use
the Sun cable (P/N 530-2960) to guarantee a secure mechanical
interconnect, and full EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) compliance.

Comments: 

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Implementation Footnote: 

i)   In case of MANDATORY FINs, Enterprise Services will attempt to    
     contact all affected customers to recommend implementation of 
     the FIN. 
   
ii)  For CONTROLLED PROACTIVE FINs, Enterprise Services mission critical    
     support teams will recommend implementation of the FIN  (to their  
     respective accounts), at the convenience of the customer. 

iii) For REACTIVE FINs, Enterprise Services will implement the FIN as the   
     need arises.
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