Sony RDR-VX500 Operating Instructions Manual page 116

i.LINKbaudrate
i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to
the eqnipment. Three maximum baud rates are
defined:
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
$200 (approx. 200 Mbps)
$400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under "Specifications" in
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some
equipment.
The maxinmm baud rate of equipment on which it
is not indicated such as this unit is "S100."
When units are connected to equipment having a
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate
sometimes differs from the indicated 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 band rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
i.LINK functions on this recorder
For details on how to dub when this recorder is
connected to other video equipment having DV
jacks, see page 93.
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack
will not accept MICRO MV signals from
equipment such as a MI(RO MV digital video
camera with an i.LINK jack.
For further precautions, see the notes on page 93.
For details on precantions when connecting this
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the
equipment to be connected.
Required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during
DV dubbing).
i.LINK and _ are trademarks.
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