About I.link - Sony PMW-EX30 Operating Instructions Manual

About i.LINK

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.
Note
The unit can be connected to one device
with the i.LINK cable (DV cable). When
you connect with a device that has two or
more i.LINK connectors, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
connected device.
About data transfer speed of
i.LINK
i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer
speed of approximately 100, 200 and 400
1)
Mbps that are described 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.
1) 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 this unit
For details on operation when other device
with i.LINK (HDV/DVCAM) connector is
connected, see page 74.
For details on connection with i.LINK cable
and necessary software, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
connected device.
Note
It is possible to control recording or
playback operation on this unit using AV/C
commands from a device equipped with
HDV or DVCAM interface. It is however
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