JVC SR-VD400E manual What is i.LINK?, Link Connection Examples, Link Branched Connection

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What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals, and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable.

i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

i.LINK Connection Examples

Examples of good i.LINK connections and bad i.LINK connections are shown below. The digital signals flow to all connected devices. When connecting i.LINK devices, make sure that the devices are connected in such a way that digital signals do not return (loop back) to the device that output them. Looped connection is not permitted.

This VCR uses a four-pin i.LINK connector to input and output MPEG2 video signals, audio signals, and control signals. The i.LINK connector is also used as an input for DV compressed signals from the DV output of a digital video camera.

i.LINK Connection

i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected in daisy chain fashion using i.LINK cables.

i.LINK cable

 

 

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A to D: i.LINK-compatible devices

Any two devices in the daisy chain can exchange data bi- directionally, even if there are other devices connected between them.

i.LINK also supports a repeater function that passes input MPEG2 and DV signals through to the next device in the chain.

i.LINK Branched Connection

If you are connecting a device that is equipped with three or more i.LINK connectors, you can also branch the i.LINK connection.

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A to F : i.LINK-compatible devices

B, C : Devices with three or more i.LINK connectors

NOTES:

Good connection examples

(A to D: i.LINK-compatible devices)

The connections below do not form a loop.

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Bad connection examples

(A to D: i.LINK-compatible devices) The connections below form a loop.

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C: Device with three i.LINK connectors

●You can connect as many as 63 devices (including this VCR) through an i.LINK connection. If you use a branched i.LINK connection, however, the maximum path length on a branch is 17 devices.

●In the case of a personal computer and some other devices, data is not passed along by those devices if the device power is off. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the connected device.

Furthermore, data is not passed along by this VCR when “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” on this VCR ( page 39) and the VCR is turned off.

●The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i.LINK connector on this VCR is 400 Mbps (approximately 400 megabits per second). The maximum data transfer speed that is actually attained may be slower depending on how this VCR is used or if a device with a slower transfer speed is connected to this VCR.

●Use the commercially available i.LINK cable (4-pin, S400, below 3 m).

If the cable used is above 3 m, the operation of this VCR is not guaranteed.

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Contents SR-VD400E Link cable Safety PrecautionsOn placing the unit Symptoms of dirty video headsDo not block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes To mobile phone usersContents Make connections ConnectionsPreparations Link ConnectionsCamera JY-HD10 Connect VCR to power sourceVIDEO/VIDEO Connections Final preparation for useSetting clock manually Clock SettingLoad a cassette Basic PlaybackStart playback Repeat Playback Basic Playback FeaturesChecking tape position Playing back tape repeatedlyActivate manual tracking Adjusting tracking condition10 EN Selecting monitor soundRepeating wanted portions Access distant codeAutomatic operations after Skipping unwanted portionsSubtitle Selection 12 ENProgram Selection Angle SelectionHigh-Speed Picture Search Special Effect PlaybackPlay Picture SearchPause during playback 14 ENViewing still picture Viewingframe still picture frame byDuring normal playback Viewing slow motion pictureTV/VCR CH + Play Pause Slow Motion Playback S-VHS/VHS onlyREW FF D-VHS indicator lights up16 EN Load a D-VHS cassetteInput password number Select input location i.LINK Editing18 EN VHS EditingSTD Set recording speedStart recording About Recording SpeedSelect video input terminal 20 ENVHS/VHS Editing Select input location on this VCROther useful functions for recording Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording ModeTo use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC Ntsc camcorder Various connections for editing tapesSpecifying recording length Editing Features22 EN Changing display informationAuto Recording Set timer program on Ntsc deviceEngage Auto Recording standby mode Make sure the record safety tab is intactSelect program Access Video Navigation screenNavigation Playback 24 ENReturn to normal screen Access Navigation Set Up screenDeactivating Video Navigation Deactivate Video Navigation26 EN Finding TapesFinding by tape number Finding by category Finding by program titleConfirm lists Finding by recording date 28 ENConfirm lists Prepare for recording Access Blank Space List screenFinding blank space Set condition Select blank30 EN Editing TitlesEditing tape title Press the ‘Number’ Access edit screenEnter title Ex. Enter JVC NewsEntering or Editing program title 32 ENDeleting tape information Editing program categoryDelete program information 34 ENDeleting program information Checking memorySelect Function Menu Useful Function SettingsAccess Function Set Up screen Change settingInserting a tape Video settings Video FunctionDefault setting is bold in the table below 36 ENÒstandardó Audio settings Audio FunctionWhen there are four DV audio channels 32 kHz When there are two DV audio channels 48 kHzNo Conv 38 ENAutomatically when receiving a channel not in use Additional settings AdditionalAppears on the screen VCR only 40 ENOffnote Link set up for connected device Link Set Up42 EN Link Branched Connection What is i.LINK?Link Connection Examples Link ConnectionSelect Jlip ID Set Up screen Jlip ID Number Setting44 EN Set TV brand code SettingTV Brand Turn on the TV46 EN Changing Remote Control CodeTroubleshooting Editng 48 ENOther Problems 50 EN 108 102103 105Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? 52 ENWhat happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? Index List of terms 54 EN@#$ Front panelRear panel 56 ENFront display panel On-screen display 58 EN How to use the RemoteRemote Specifications SR-VD400E
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