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Using i.LINK Interface
What is i.LINK?
I.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for digital audio, video and other data
found on personal computers, digital camcorders, and other kinds of audio and audio/visual equipment. A
single i.LINK connector can both send and receive data at the same time, so only one cable is required to
connect components for two-way communication.
This receiver is compatible with i.LINK Audio interface. With this interface you can enjoy digital audio from
SACD and DVD-A discs (if the player is compatible with these outputs), as well as digital audio from DVD-
Video, CD and Video CD discs.
When playing CD or SACD discs over an i.LINK connection, the digital audio is jitterless if the connected
player is compatible with PQLS (see PQLS p.5). See the operating instructions that came with your i.LINK
components for information on compatibility with these features.
Connecting i.LINK-equipped Components
If you have a component (such as a DVD player) with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to the i.LINK
connectors on the rear of your receiver as shown below.
The i.LINK interface does not transmit video signals. So when you connect video components with i.LINK
cable, the video signal must be connected with other cables. Hook up the video signal with either
component video, S video, or composite video cords (see p.19) to available VIDEO IN terminals. If you’ve
already hooked up the video signal from the component, assign the i.LINK input to the input function to
which you’ve connected the video signals (see p.95).
The two i.LINK connectors on the rear of your receiver are 4-pin connectors. Use a 4-pin, S400 i.LINK
cable to connect i.LINK-equipped components.
Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.
*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.
R
L
VCR1
/DVR
OUT
DVD
/LD
IN
TV
IN
SAT
IN
IN
IN
MULTI-
ROOM &
SOURCE
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
VCR2
OUT
IN
VCR3
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
PHONO
CD
OUT
PLAY
PLAY
IN
IN
IN
IN
R
R
L
R
L
1
2
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
L
R
L
AUDIO
S400
AUDIO
FRONT
FRONT
CENTER
CENTER
SUB W.
SUB W.
SUR-
ROUND
SUR-
ROUND
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
(Single)
(Single)
(Single)
1
PCM/
2
DIGITAL /DTS
OUT
2
OUT
(CD-R/
TAPE1
/MD)
CD-R/
TAPE1
/MD
TAPE2
MONITOR
(VCR2)
(VCR1
/DVR)
(CD)
(TV)
2
RF
(DVD
/LD)
(For LD)
(SAT)
4
IN
5
IN
6
IN
7
IN
3
IN
2
IN
(DVD
/LD)
1
IN
IN
REC
OUT
REC
POWER
AMP
IN
MULTI CH INPUT
DIGITAL
PRE OUT
CONTROL
(AUDIO)
ASSIGNABLE
AUDIO
VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
i.LINK component
i.LINK
connection
Video connection
CAUTION:
If your i.LINK connector comes into
contact with metallic parts of the receiver
other than the intended connector an
electrical short may occur. Please take
care to connect it to the proper i.LINK
connector only.
