About I.link - Sony HANDYCAM HDR-HC9 Operating Manual

The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an
i.LlNK-compliam Interface. This section
describes the i.LINK standard and its
features.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface lkw
transferring digital video, digital audio, and
other data to other i.LINK-compatible
devices. You can also control other devices
using the i.LINK.
i.LlNK-compatible devices can be
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations attd data
transactions with various digital AV
devices.
When two or more i.LlNK-compatible
devices are daisy-chained with the unit.
operation becomes possible lhom any
device in the chain. Note that operation
method may vary, or data transactions may
not be possible, depending on specifications
and characteristics of the connected
devices.
O Notes
• Normally, only one device can he connecled lo
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When
connecting this unil to an HDV/DV compatible
device having two or more _, HDV/DV
Interlaces, rct)r 1o tile operating instruclions of
the device to be connected.
"_° Tips
• i.LINK is a moretim_ilimlerm for lhe
IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony,
and is a trademark approved by many
corporations.
• IEEE1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institule of Electrical and
Eleclronics Engineers.
About the i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK's m:_xitnum baud rate v:uies
according to the device. There are 3 types.
SI00/approx. 100Mbps*)
$200 (approx. 200Mbps)
$400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under
"Specifications" in the operating
instructions of each piece of equipment. It
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface
OI1 some
devices.
The baud rate tnay differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to a device
with a different maximum baud rate.
* Whatis Nhps?
Mbps stands for "megabits per second." or
the amount of data that can be sent or
received in one second. For example, a
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
tnegabits of data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functionson this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video devices having an
i.LINK Interface. see page 64.
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony
(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as
well as to video dex ices.
Some i.L1NK compatible video devices.
such as Digital Televisions. DVD.
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are _"
not compatible with this ttr_it.Before =
connecting to other devices, be sure to N"
confirm whether the device is compatible
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details
on precautions and compatible application _.
software, refer :dso to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
0 Notes
• Whell COlllleClillg your C_ilncorder to ilnother
i.LlNK-compafible device, be sure to turn off
tile power of the dcvice and disconnect tile AC
Adaptor tiom tile wall outlet (wall socket)
betbm connecling or disconnecting tile i.LINK
cable.
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