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External Firewire Port For Mac

I have searched through forum after forum and I guess that means that this is an unsolved problem. I am running a MP on 10.4.8 with the ATI Radeon X1900. I am currently supporting dual-Dell monitors, so both DVI ports are occupied. My goal is to be able to sit in my living room, one room away, with my wireless keyboard and run Front Row on my MP through the TV and stereo system. I have already completed the plist edits to allow Front Row to recognize my wireless mighty mouse as a remote control. I was under the impression that I could take Firewire 400 out of my MP and through my ADVC-100 for a conversion on the way to my television. I realize that Firewire video out is supported through programs like FCP or Motion, and, while I have those, what I need is a mirroring of my main monitor. I did have one success in splitting my audio line out so that one line ran to my computer speakers and the other line went to a 1/8' conversion cable to RCA plugs. This brought the audio to the stereo system. I have looked into the option of the DVI to Video cable for the Mac Pro, but I was wondering if there was a way to simply allow the system to send a mirror of my main monitor continuously through Firewire. haha complicated I know. I would appreciate any assistance 
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The adapters and cables in this article work with these Mac computers and iPad Pro devices:
Mac models that have Thunderbolt 3 ports. These ports support both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections.
Mac models that have a USB-C port. This port supports USB-C connections.
iPad Pro models that have a USB-C port. This port supports USB-C connections.
To find the right cable or adapter for your Mac or iPad Pro, use the information below to identify the connector on the end of the cable coming from your display, hard drive, camera, hub, or other device. Check the end meant to plug into your Mac or iPad Pro.
External Firewire PortThunderbolt 3 
If you're using an Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable or other Thunderbolt 3 cable with your display or other device, it will connect to your Mac without an adapter.
The Apple Pro Display XDR and LG UltraFine 5K Display use Thunderbolt 3.
USB-C 
If you're using a mophie USB-C Cable with USB-C Connector or other USB-C cable with your device, it will connect to your Mac or iPad Pro without an adapter. 
The LG UltraFine 4K Display uses USB-C.
USB-A
If you're using a USB-A cable with your device, use the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter, the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter, or another USB-C to USB-A adapter to connect your device to your Mac or iPad Pro.
To charge an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port without one of these adapters, you can use the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable instead.
Ethernet
If you're using an Ethernet cable with your device, use a third-party USB-C to Ethernet adapter, such as the Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2
If you're using a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable with a Thunderbolt display or other device, use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter. 
This is the correct adapter for the Apple Thunderbolt Display.
Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port.
Mini DisplayPort 
If you're using a Mini DisplayPort cable with a Mini DisplayPort display, use a third-party USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter. Check with its manufacturer for compatibility with your Mac and display model.
This is the correct solution for the Apple LED Cinema Display.
Mini DisplayPort is not the same as Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port.
DisplayPort
If you're using a DisplayPort cable with your display, use a third-party USB-C to DisplayPort adapter or cable, such as the Moshi USB-C to DisplayPort Cable.
External Firewire PortHDMI
If you're using an HDMI cable with your display, use the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or a third-party USB-C to HDMI adapter or cable.
VGA
If you're using a VGA cable with your display, use the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter. Or use a third-party USB-C to VGA adapter, such as the Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter.
DVI
If you're using a DVI cable with your display, use a third-party USB-C to DVI adapter or cable. Check with its manufacturer for compatibility with your Mac and display model.
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External Firewire For LaptopYou can use your USB-C Power Adapter and charge cable with any Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro.
If you have an Apple TV connected to your TV, projector, or other display, you can use AirPlay to wirelessly stream video to that display, or extend the desktop of your primary display.
Learn about using external monitors with your Mac.
Learn more about using the USB-C port on your iPad Pro.