Abouti.link - Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 Operating Manual

Abouti.LINK
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The HDV/DV 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
devices. You can also control other devices
using the i.LINK.
i.LINK-compatible devices call be
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data
transactions with various digital AV
devices.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,
operation becomes possible from ally
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.
fO Notes
• Normally, only one device can be connected to
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible
device having lwo or more _. HDV/DV
interim.ices, refer to the operating instructions of
the device to be connected.
• 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 t hei.LINKBaudrate
i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies
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
on some devices.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to a 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 one second. For example, a
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
Tousei.LINKfunctionsonthisunit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video devices having an
i.LINK interface, see page 78.
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony
(for example, a VAIO series personal
computer) as well as to video devices.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are
not compatible with this unit. Before
connecting to other devices, be sure to
confirm whether the device is compatible
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details
on precautions and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
fO Note
• When connecting
_,device with an i.LINK
terminal to your camcorder via an i.LINK cable,
switch off the device and unplug it from the
power socket beli)re plugging in or unplugging
the i.LINK cable.
About t herequired i.LINKcable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during HDV/DV dubbing).