The i.LINK format, also known as IEEE 1394, is an international specification for the transferring of extremely fast data.
This unit is ready for i.LINK (AUDIO).
By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the IEEE 1394 (or 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. With i.LINK AUDIO, Super Audio CD can be transmitted in its original digital format, in addition to the capability of transmitting 2-ch linear PCM data and multi-channel compressed audio signals.
If you have multiple i.LINK-capable devices, you can connect them through other devices to transmit data between them. With i.LINK, you don’t need to be concerned about the order of connection and wiring errors and phase issues are virtually eliminated.
Copyright protection system DTCP
To play back audio sounds recorded on Super Audio CD or DVD discs using i.LINK, both the player and the D/A converter need to be ready for the copyright protection system DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection). The D-01 already accepts DTCP.
Data transfer rate
There are three transfer rates: 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 6-pin i.LINK cable.
When connecting multiple i.LINK-capable devices, avoid connecting a device having slow transfer rate between devices having high transfer rate since this reduces the transfer rate of your whole system. Connect devices having high transfer rate towards the source as far upstream as possible.
NOTES
<Among the i.LINK formats there are “MPEG-2 TS” for BS digital source and “DV” for digital video for DVD recorders, as well as the “i.LINK (AUDIO)” (A&M Protocol). Never connect devices that are not ready for i.LINK (AUDIO) to this unit. If you do, this unit and others may get out of order or be damaged.
<In the process of data transfer, avoid plugging or unplugging the i.LINK cables while in use or switch the power on and off.
<Among the i.LINK-capable devices there are some that, if not turned on, are not capable of relaying data.
<There is a possibility some i.LINK-capable devices will not respond to this unit’s command.
How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable devices
Daisy chain connection
You can daisy-chain up to 17 devices including this unit.
| i.LINK cable | | | | |
| | | | | | |
i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable |
device | | device | | device | | device |
Connection in tree structure
If you are using a device having three or more i.LINK connectors, you may want to get the connection branched out. This way of connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this unit.
i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable |
device | | device | | device |
| | | | | |
| | i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable |
| | device | | device |
Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output device. Be careful not to create a loop.
| | | | i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable |
| | | | device | | device |
i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable | | | | | | | | |
device | | device | | i.LINK-capable | | i.LINK-capable |
| | | | |
| | | | device | | device |
The i.LINK interface of this unit is designed in accordance with the following specifications:
1)IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus
2)Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0
This unit is compliant with IEC 60958 bitstream, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD in the AM824 sequence adaptation layers of this protocol.
The i.LINK logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
