About I.link - Sony DSR-400K/400PK Operating Instructions Manual

About i.LINK

This unit is equipped with a DV IN/OUT connector that
complies with the i.LINK (IEEE 1394) standard.
This section explains the specifications and features of
i.LINK.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate
devices equipped with i.LINK connectors. i.LINK allows
your device to:
- Perform two-way transmission and reception of data
such as digital audio and digital video signals.
- Control other i.LINK devices.
- Easily connect multiple devices with a single i.LINK
cable.
Your i.LINK device is capable of connecting to a wide
range of digital AV devices for data transfer and other
operations.
Other advantages include the following feature. When
connected to multiple i.LINK devices, your i.LINK device
can perform data transfer and other operations not only
with the directly connected devices but also with any of the
devices that are connected to those devices. Therefore, you
do not need to be concerned with device connection order.
However, depending on the features and specifications of
the connected devices, you may need to use certain
functions differently, and you may not be able to transfer
data or perform certain operations.
i.LINK, a nickname for IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a
trademark supported by many companies worldwide.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE,
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
About data transfer speed of i.LINK
i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of
approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps
as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.
For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer speed that
the device supports is identified on "specifications" page
of the operating instructions supplied with the device or
near its i.LINK connector.
With a device that does not identify the data transfer speed,
the maximum data transfer speed that the device supports
is S100.
When connecting with the device that support different
data transfer speed, the actual data transfer speed may be
different from those described on the i.LINK connectors.
* What is Mbps?
Mega bits per second. A measure of the rate at which data
is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Mega
bits of data can be transmitted per second.
i.LINK operation with your camcorder
For details on operation when other equipment with
i.LINK (DV) connector is connected, see page 42.
For details on connection with i.LINK cable and 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 dubbing)
6 pins y 6 pins (For dubbing)
i.LINK and
*
that are described
are trademarks.
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