Sony DSR-450WSL/450WSPL User Manual

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About i.LINK

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This unit is equipped with a DV IN/OUT connector that 
complies with the i.LINK (IEEE 1394) standard.
This section explains the specifications and features of 
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.

i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of 
approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps

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 that are described 

as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.
For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer speed that 
the device supports is identified on “specifications” page 
of the operating instructions supplied with the device or 
near its i.LINK connector.
With a device that does not identify the data transfer speed, 
the maximum data transfer speed that the device supports 
is S100.
When connecting with the device that support different 
data transfer speed, the actual data transfer speed may be 
different from those described on the i.LINK connectors.

Mega bits per second. A measure of the rate at which data 
is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Mega 
bits of data can be transmitted per second.

For details on operation when other equipment with 
i.LINK (DV) connector is connected, see page 41.
For details on connection with i.LINK cable and 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 (For dubbing)

6 pins 

y 6 pins (For dubbing)

i.LINK and 

are trademarks.