Sony HVR1500A Product Manual (HVE-1500A Operating Manuals) - Page 102

Appendix About i.LINK The HDV/DV connector of this unit is an i.LINK compliant connector. 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. About data transfer speed of i.LINK i.LINK defines maximum data transfer speeds of approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps 1) that are referred to as S100, S200 and S400 respectively. The maximum data transfer speed that an i.LINK device supports is identified on the specifications page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector. When you connect a device that supports different data transfer speeds, the actual data transfer speeds may be different from those indicated on the i.LINK connectors. 1) What is Mbps? Megabits per second. A measure of the rate at which data is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Megabits of data can be transmitted per second. i.LINK operation with this unit For details on operation when other equipment with an i.LINK connector is connected, see "Connection Using i.LINK" (page 57), "Digital Dubbing" (page 66). For details on connection with an i.LINK cable and the necessary software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device. Use Sony i.LINK cables Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the i.LINK devices. 6 pins y 4 pins 6 pins y 6 pins i.LINK and are trademarks. 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. Appendix 102 About i.LINK