Connecting D-Vhs Decks (I.link Connection); About I.link; I.link Connection; Connecting Two Or More D-Vhs Decks - Sharp Aquos LC 26GD4U Operation Manual

Using external equipment
Connecting D-VHS Decks (i.LINK
connection)

About i.LINK

i.LINK is an interface connection using a serial
transfer system and is able to transfer multimedia
data, such as digital images and digital sound,
between devices that have i.LINK terminals.
i.LINK is a term defined in the IEEE 1394 (Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standard.
Currently, the transfer speeds are at 100 Mbps, 200
Mbps and 400 Mbps, each of them expressed as
S100, S200 and S400 respectively. On this TV, the
maximum speed is 400 Mbps.
i. LINK devices that can be connected to this
TV.
Only D-VHS decks can be connected to this TV.
Other devices such as DVD recorders, digital video
cameras, computers or computer peripheral devices
do not meet the specifications for this TV and
therefore, cannot be connected.
Materials that can be recorded with the i.LINK
Only digital programs can be recorded by D-VHS
decks connected to this TV using the i.LINK. i.LINK
recording is not compatible with ground-wave
broadcasts or external input signals (INPUT
terminals 1 through 5).

i.LINK connection

E.g. When only one D-VHS deck is connected:
NOTE
• Please make sure the
shapes of the terminal
and the plug match,
and insert the plug into
the terminal straight,
not on an angle.
• Use either one of the
terminals. These two
terminals do not differ in
quality or function.
D-VHS deck
Only an i.LINK cable is needed
to connect the TV and the D-VHS
deck. (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and
AUDIO terminals need not be
connected.)
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Connecting two or more D-VHS decks

Up to 16 D-VHS decks can be connected using a
daisy-chain connection with i.LINK cables.
When 3 or more D-VHS decks are connected,
branch connection can be used. With branch
connections, up to 62 D-VHS decks can be
connected.
Cautions regarding i.LINK connection
• Please use S400 type i.LINK cables.
• Some i.LINK devices may not relay data if their power
is off. This TV can relay data during power off, by
selecting "Yes" in the "Stand-by Mode" option in
"i.LINK setup". (See Page 57.)
• Please do NOT use a loop connection as shown in
the diagram.
• When using the i.LINK, do not turn off the power of,
or pull the cable from i.LINK devices, even if that
i.LINK devices is not in use. This may affect the
picture and the sound from a D-VHS deck in use.
• If devices such as a DVD recorders, digital video
cameras, computers and computer peripheral
devices which are not compatible with this TV, are
connected to the TV using i.LINK, other i.LINK
connections may be disrupted.