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i.LINK (IEEE 1394)

If you have optionally upgraded to add the i.LINK
connection, then the i.LINK terminal becomes operational.

The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international
specification. By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to
the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable,
you can transmit Super Audio CD multi-channel signals (that
could not be transmitted except in analog format in the past),
can now be transmitted in their original multi-channel digital
format, in addition to the capability of transmitting 2-ch linear
PCM audio.
If you have multiple i.LINK-capable devices, you can connect
them through other devices to transmit data between them, so
you don’t need to be concerned with the order of connection.

Copyright protection system DTCP

To play back audio recorded on Super Audio CD using i.LINK,
both the player and the D/A converter need to be compliant to
the copyright protection system DTCP (Digital Transmission
Content Protection). This unit is DTCP compliant.

Data transfer rate

There are three transfer rates in i.LINK mode: 100 Mbps (S100),
200 Mbps (S200), and 400 Mbps (S400). This unit is capable of
transferring data at a maximum 400Mbps.

For connection to an i.LINK-capable device, use a commercially
available S400-compliant i.LINK cable (6-pin or 4-pin).

When connecting multiple i.LINK-capable devices, avoid
connecting a device having a slow transfer rate between devices
having high transfer rates since this reduces the transfer rate of
the entire system. Connect devices having high transfer rates
towards the source as far “up-stream” as possible.

NOTES

Among the i.LINK formats there are “MPEG-2 TS” for
broadcast standard digital sources and “DV” for digital video
for DVD recorders, as well as the “i.LINK (AUDIO)” (A&M
Protocol). Do not connect devices that are not compatible
with i.LINK (AUDIO) to this unit. If you do, this unit and other
components may not operate normally and may also become
damaged.

In the process of data transfer, avoid plugging/unplugging the
i.LINK cables in use or switching the power control on or off .

Among i.LINK-capable devices, there are some devices, if not
turned on, are not capable of relaying data.

Some i.LINK-capable devices will not respond to this unit’s
commands. This is normal and is due to incompatibility
among i.LINK devices.

The receiving i.LINK device may not support the output
modes of this unit. Read through the instruction manual of
devices you want to connect before making any connections.

How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable
devices

Daisy chain connection

You can daisy chain up to 17 devices including this unit.

Connection in tree structure

If you are using a device having three or more i.LINK connectors,
you may want to branch out the connections. This way of
connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this
unit.

Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output
device. Be careful not to create a loop.

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