About i.LINK

The i.LINK Interface on this unit is an i.LINK- compliant Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible device. You can also control other device using the i.LINK.

i.LINK-compatible device can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV devices.

When 2 or more i.LINK-compatible device are connected to this unit in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the device that this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected device.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the device to be connected. Also, operations and data transactions may not be possible on some connected device.

bNote

•Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with the i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having two or more i.LINK Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected.

zTip

•i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

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

About i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types.

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of

device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some device.

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

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the amount 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 on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video device having a i.LINK Interface, see page 90.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video device.

Some i.LINK compatible video device such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not compatible with this unit. Before connecting to other device, be sure to confirm whether the device is compatible with HDV/DVCAM (DV) or not.

For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected.

bNote

•When you connect this unit to a device equipped with an i.LINK jack using an i.LINK cable, power off the device and remove the mains lead from the wall socket before connecting (or disconnecting) an i.LINK cable.

About the required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during HDV/DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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