Appendix

About i.LINK

The HDV/DV jack provided on this unit is an i.LINK- compliant jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for sending and receiving digital video, digital audio, and other data between this unit and other equipment equipped with an i.LINK terminal. You can also control other equipment using i.LINK.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data exchange with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit, operations and data exchange are possible with equipment directly connected to this unit and also with equipment connected to this unit via other equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation may vary depending on the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected. Also, there are cases where operations and data exchange may not be possible even if the connection is made.

Note

•Normally, only one equipment can be connected to this unit using the i.LINK cable. When you connect this unit to HDV/DVCAM (DV)-compliant equipment that allows multiple connections, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected.

•i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations in Japan and overseas.

•IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

About the i.LINK baud rate

The maximum baud rate of i.LINK varies depending on the equipment. There are three types.

S100 (Approximately 100 Mbps*)

S200 (Approximately 200 Mbps)

S400 (Approximately 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of individual equipment. It may be indicated near the i.LINK interface on some equipment.

The baud rate may vary from the indicated value when the unit is connected to equipment with a different maximum baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the volume of data that can be sent or received in 1 second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in 1 second.

To use the i.LINK functions of this unit

For details on how to perform dubbing when this unit is connected to other video equipment that has an i.LINK jack, see page 31, 35.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK- compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as video equipment. This unit may not be able operate with some i.LINK video equipment such as digital televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players even if they are equipped with the i.LINK jack. Before connecting to another equipment, confirm whether this equipment is HDV/DVCAM (DV) compatible.

For details about precautions on connections and whether or not software applications compatible with this unit are available, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected.

Note

•Always connect the i.LINK cable to a personal computer first and then connect it to the unit. If you connect the i.LINK cable to this unit first, it may cause the unit to malfunction because of static electricity.

•When you connect this unit to equipment equipped with a 6-pin type i.LINK jack, connect the cable to the 6-pin type i.LINK jack first.

•When you connect this unit to equipment equipped with a 6-pin type i.LINK jack using the i.LINK cable, power off the equipment and remove the power cord from the AC outlet before connecting (or disconnecting) the i.LINK cable. If the i.LINK cable is connected (or disconnected) while the equipment power cord is connected to the AC outlet, a high- voltage current (8 to 40 V) output from the i.LINK jack of the equipment will flow into this unit and damage it.

About the required i.LINK cable

Use a Sony i.LINK cable.

i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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