About data transfer speed of i.LINK

i.LINK defines maximum data transfer speeds of approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps 1) that are referred to as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.

The maximum data transfer speed that an i.LINK device supports is identified on the specifications page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector.

When you connect a device that supports different data transfer speeds, the actual data transfer speeds may be different from those indicated on the i.LINK connectors.

1) What is Mbps?

Megabits per second. A measure of the rate at which data is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Megabits of data can be transmitted per second.

i.LINK operation with this unit

For details on operation when other equipment with an i.LINK (DV) connector is connected, see Chapter 2 (page 22).

For details on connection with an i.LINK cable and the necessary software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device.

Use Sony i.LINK cables

Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the i.LINK devices. 6 pins y 4 pins (For DV dubbing)

6 pins y 6 pins (For DV dubbing)

i.LINK and are trademarks.

Appendix

SpecificationsGeneral

External dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections) 307 × 100 × 411 mm

(121/8 × 4 × 161/4 inches)

411(161/4)

 

100(4)

 

307(121/8)

 

in mm (inches)

Mass

7.2 kg (15 lb 13 oz)

Power requirements

100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

200 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (For customers in Europe)

Power consumption 0.79-0.33 A

Operating temperature

5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)

Storage and transport temperature

–20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to +140ºF) Operating relative humidity (no condensation allowed)

25% to 80% (RH)

Storage and transport relative humidity (no condensation allowed)

20% to 90%

System

Recording format

Video

MPEG HD: HQ35/SP25/LP18 Mbps

Proxy video

MPEG-4 1)

Audio

MPEG HD: 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4/2 channels

Proxy audio

A-law 8 bits, 8 kHz, 4 channels

Playback format

Video

MPEG HD: HQ35/SP25/LP18 Mbps

 

DVCAM: 25 Mbps

Proxy video

MPEG-4 1)

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