Yamaha RX-V4600 What is i.LINK?, Connecting i.LINK components, Link compatibility with this unit

USING i.LINK

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a high-speed and bi-directional digital interface in compliance with a global standard approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

i.LINK enables i.LINK-compatible components to send and receive digital audio signals (bitstreams such as Dolby Digital, and DTS; 2-channel linear PCM signals; DSD signals of Super Audio CD) over a single i.LINK cable.

You can process audio signals by selecting between the DSD Direct mode where DSD signals are directly output to DSD-compatible audio DAC and the DSD mode where DSD signals are changed to PCM signals to ensure rich sound fields.

i.LINK currently supports three different data transfer rates: 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps and 400 Mbps.

This unit supports hot plugging, a function that allows you to disconnect or connect the IEEE1394 cable while the power is turned on.

This unit’s i.LINK interface was based on the following design standards:

•IEEE1394 Std 1394a-2000

(Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus)

•A&M Protocol

(Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.1)

•DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection)

■i.LINK compatibility with this unit

Audio signal	Audio signal	Compatible
		i.LINK
types	formats
		components
2ch Linear	2ch, 32-192 kHz	CD, DVD-Video,
PCM		DVD-Audio
Multi-ch	5.1 ch, 32-96 kHz	DVD-Audio
Linear PCM
Bitstream	Dolby Digital,	DVD-Video
	DTS
DSD	2ch/5ch/6ch	Super Audio CD
	2.8224 MHz

Connecting i.LINK components

■Daisy chain connections

Use to link components together in a single chain. You can link up to 17 different components (including this unit) with this method.

Maximum single cable length: 4.5 m (14.75 ft)

i.LINK	i.LINK	i.LINK
component	component	component

■Tree connections

Use to link components in a branched configuration when 3 or more i.LINK connectors are available. You can link up to 63 different components (including this unit) with this method.

Maximum single cable length:

i.LINK 4.5 m (14.75 ft)

component

i.LINK	i.LINK	i.LINK
component	component	component

Notes

•When making connections, use a 4-pin IEEE1394 cable that supports the S400 transmission speed. We also recommend using a cable less than 3.5 m (10 ft) in length.

•The system will not work if components are connected in a loop (where the output signal is returned to the original component).

•This unit does not output signals not input at the i.LINK jacks.

•Because the data transfer rates may vary depending on the arrangement order of i.LINK components, it is advised that you link i.LINK components with the same data transfer rates.

•Do not disconnect or connect the IEEE1394 cable from this unit or other i.LINK components while data is being transferred. Doing so may disrupt playback or cause noise.

•When connecting the IEEE1394 cable to this unit’s i.LINK connectors, be sure to confirm the orientation of the connector before connecting the cable. Using excessive force to connect the cable to the connector in the wrong orientation will damage the connector.

•Do not turn the power of i.LINK components on or off while data is transferred. Doing so may stop playback. If this happens, turn this unit to standby mode, and then turn it back on.

•Other i.LINK components connected to this unit need to support DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection).

•This unit supports i.LINK (AUDIO) components only. Because this unit does not support i.LINK (VIDEO), video signals, such as MPEG2-TS (BS digital, etc.) or

DV (DV camera, DVD recorder, etc.), are not compatible with this unit.

•If this unit is in the standby mode or turned off, signals cannot be output to the next i.LINK component.

OPERATION ADVANCED

91