Sony KD-34XBR2 Primary User Manual - Page 73

About i.LINK Other Information i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio, and other data in two directions between equipment having an i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK compatible equipment can be connected using a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK compatible devices are connected to the DTV, operations and data transactions are possible not only with the equipment that this unit is connected to, but also with the other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment. ✍ Before connecting this unit to i.LINK compatible equipment, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. About the Name i.LINK i.LINK is Sony's term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers. i.LINK as a Repeater This device functions as a repeater or node, so that the i.LINK specific digital signals provided by one device will be relayed to another device that is connected to the first device. This will occur even when the second device does not have the means to use the repeater digital signals. When i.LINK devices are connected to this DTV, the maximum bit rate (the speed at which data can be sent or received) is 200 Mbps (megabits per second). To use this DTV as an i.LINK repeater when the unit is powered off, be sure that the i.LINK Standby option is set to On, as described on page 59. 67