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.

Notes

•Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit using 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 this 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 i.LINK functions of this unit

For details on how to record data when this unit is connected to a camcorder that has an i.LINK jack, see page 10.

This unit can also be connected to Sony i.LINK-compatible devices other than camcorders (e.g. VAIO computers). This unit may not be compatible with certain i.LINK video devices such as digital televisions, DVD recorders/players and MICROMV recorders/players even if they are equipped with an i.LINK jack. Before connecting to another device, confirm whether it is HDV/DVCAM (DV) compatible.

For precautions on connecting and the availability of compatible software applications, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected.

Notes

•When connecting an i.LINK cable to this unit or a computer, check the direction of the jack. Forcibly inserting the jack may damage the terminal or cause a malfunction.

Align the v mark on the i.LINK cable with the V mark next to the HDV/DV jack before inserting the i.LINK cable.

•Always connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first and then to this unit. Connecting the i.LINK cable to this unit first may cause this unit to malfunction because of static electricity.

•When using an i.LINK cable to connect this unit to a device equipped with an i.LINK jack, switch off the device 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 power cord of the device is connected to the AC outlet, a high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) output from the i.LINK jack of the device will flow into this unit and damage it.

Required i.LINK cable

Use a Sony i.LINK cable.

i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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