Sony CDP-LSA1 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

i.LINK connections
The use of i.LINK cables to connect i.LINK components
as shown below is called a "daisy chain" configuration.
i.LINK connecting cable
Data can be transmitted between any two
components even if they are indirectly connected.
Branch connections
• Any i.LINK component with three or more i.LINK
connectors can serve as a branch point.
• Up to 63 i.LINK components can be connected in a
single configuration. However, the maximum
number of components that can be daisy-chained in
a single route is 17 (i.e., a maximum of 16 i.LINK
connecting cables in a row). Each i.LINK cable used
in a single route is called a "hop." For example,
there are 6 hops in the route between A and C in the
illustration below, and 3 hops in the route between A
and D.
A
D
Each route between A and B; A and C; A and D; B and
C; B and D; and C and D in the illustration above can
have 16 hops (i.e., 17 components).
Loop-connetion
A signal output from one component is transmitted to
all other components. A loop connection should thus
be avoided to prevent the return of a signal to its
source.
i.LINK component
Notes
• Some i.LINK components (such as personal computers) do
not transfer signals when they are turned off. Refer to the
operation manual of each component to be connected
B
before you hook them up.
• The maximum transmission rate of an i.LINK component is
printed near its i.LINK connector. The indications S100,
C
S200, and S400 refer to maximum transmission rates of 100,
200, or 400 Mbps*, respectively. The actual transmission
rate may be faster or slower, depending on the differences
in transmission rates and specifications among the
connected components.
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What is Mbps?
"Mbps" is an abbreviation for megabits per second. It
indicates the amount of data transmitted per second. For
example, a rate of 200 Mbps means 200 megabits of data
are transmitted in one second.
Other Functions
Correct Incorrect (looped)
(Continued)
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