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About i.LINK
The HDV/DV connector of this unit is an i.LINK
compliant connector. This section explains the
specifications and features of i.LINK.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate
devices equipped with i.LINK connectors. i.LINK allows
your device to:
- Perform two-way transmission and reception of data
such as digital audio and digital video signals.
- Control other i.LINK devices.
- Easily connect multiple devices with a single i.LINK
cable.
Your i.LINK device is capable of connecting to a wide
range of digital AV devices for data transfer and other
operations.
Other advantages include the following feature. When
connected to multiple i.LINK devices, your i.LINK device
can perform data transfer and other operations not only
with the directly connected devices but also with any of the
devices that are connected to those devices. Therefore, you
do not need to be concerned with device connection order.
However, depending on the features and specifications of
the connected devices, you may need to use certain
functions differently, and you may not be able to transfer
data or perform certain operations.
i.LINK, a nickname for IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a
trademark supported by many companies worldwide.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE,
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
The unit can be connected to one device with the i.LINK
cable (DV cable). When you connect with a device that has
two or more i.LINK connectors, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the connected device.
About data transfer speed of i.LINK
i.LINK defines maximum data transfer speeds of
approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps
1)
that are referred
to as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.
The maximum data transfer speed that an i.LINK device
supports is identified on the specifications page of the
operating instructions supplied with the device or near its
i.LINK connector.
When you connect a device that supports different data
transfer speeds, the actual data transfer speeds may be
different from those indicated on the i.LINK connectors.
1) What is Mbps?
Megabits per second. A measure of the rate at which data
is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100
Megabits of data can be transmitted per second.
i.LINK operation with this unit
For details on operation when other equipment with an
i.LINK connector is connected,
i.LINK” (page 55), “Digital Dubbing” (page 64)
.
For details on connection with an i.LINK cable and the
necessary software, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected device.
Use Sony i.LINK cables
Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the i.LINK devices.
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i.LINK and are trademarks.
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