Using I.link; What Is I.link; Connecting I.link Components - Yamaha RX-V4600 Owner's Manual

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

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
i.LINK
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.
component
i.LINK
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 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.
i.LINK i.LINK
component
Maximum single
cable length:
4.5 m
i.LINK
i.LINK i.LINK
component