Sony 2-887-515-14(1) User Manual

HDR-FX7E

2-887-515-14(1)

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The HDV/DV interface on this unit is an 
i.LINK-compliant interface. This section 
describes the i.LINK standard and its 
features.

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for 
transferring digital video, digital audio, and 
other data to other i.LINK-compatible 
devices. You can also control other devices 
using the i.LINK.
i.LINK-compatible devices can be 
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible 
applications are operations and data 
transactions with various digital AV 
devices.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible 
devices are daisy-chained with the unit, 
operation becomes possible from any 
device in the chain. Note that operation 
method may vary, or data transactions may 
not be possible, depending on specifications 
and characteristics of the connected 
devices.

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• Normally, only one device can be connected to 

this unit with an i.LINK cable. When 
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible 
device having two or more   HDV/DV 
interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of 
the device to be connected.

• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 

1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and 
is a trademark approved by many corporations.

• IEEE 1394 is an international standard 

standardized by the Institute of Electrical and 
Electronics Engineers.

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies 
according to the device. There are 3 types.

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under 
“Specifications” in the operating 

instructions of each piece of equipment. It 
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface 
on some devices.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated 
value when the unit is connected to a device 
with a different maximum baud rate.

Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or 
the amount of data that can be sent or 
received in one second. For example, a 
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 
megabits of data can be sent in one second.

For details on how to dub when this unit is 
connected to other video devices having an 
i.LINK interface, see page 75.
This unit can also be connected to other 
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony 
(for example, a VAIO series personal 
computer) as well as to video devices.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices, 
such as Digital Televisions, DVD, 
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are 
not compatible with this unit. Before 
connecting to other devices, be sure to 
confirm whether the device is compatible 
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details 
on precautions and compatible application 
software, refer also to the operating 
instructions for the device to be connected.

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• When connecting a device with an i.LINK 

terminal to your camcorder via an i.LINK cable, 
switch off the device and unplug it from the 
power socket before plugging in or unplugging 
the i.LINK cable.

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable 
(during HDV/DV dubbing).