Sony 1080i User Manual

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Appendix

Appendix

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

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for sending and
receiving digital video, digital audio, and other data
between this unit and other equipment equipped with
an i.LINK terminal.  You can also control other
equipment using i.LINK.
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected using
an i.LINK cable.  Possible applications are operations
and data exchange with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are
connected to this unit, operations and data exchange
are possible with equipment directly connected to this
unit and also with equipment connected to this unit via
other equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation may vary
depending on the characteristics and specifications of
the equipment to be connected.  Also, there are cases
where operations and data exchange may not be
possible even if the connection is made.

• Normally, only one equipment can be connected to

this unit using the i.LINK cable.  When you connect
this unit to HDV/DVCAM (DV)-compliant
equipment that allows multiple connections, refer to
the operating instructions of the equipment to be
connected.

• i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE

1394 proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved
by many corporations in Japan and overseas.

• IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized

by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.

The maximum baud rate of i.LINK varies depending
on the equipment.  There are three types.

S100 (Approximately 100 Mbps*)
S200 (Approximately 200 Mbps)
S400 (Approximately 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the
operating instructions of individual equipment.  It may
be indicated near the i.LINK interface on some
equipment.

The baud rate may vary from the indicated value when
the unit is connected to equipment with a different
maximum baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the volume of
data that can be sent or received in 1 second.  For
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in 1 second.

For details on how to perform dubbing when this unit
is connected to other video equipment that has an
i.LINK jack, see page 31, 35.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK-
compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO
series personal computer) as well as video equipment.
This unit may not be able operate with some i.LINK
video equipment such as digital televisions, DVD
recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players
even if they are equipped with the i.LINK jack.  Before
connecting to another equipment, confirm whether this
equipment is HDV/DVCAM (DV) compatible.
For details about precautions on connections and
whether or not software applications compatible with
this unit are available, refer to the operating
instructions of the equipment to be connected.

• Always connect the i.LINK cable to a personal

computer first and then connect it to the unit.  If you
connect the i.LINK cable to this unit first, it may
cause the unit to malfunction because of static
electricity.

• When you connect this unit to equipment equipped

with a 6-pin type i.LINK jack, connect the cable to
the 6-pin type i.LINK jack first.

• When you connect this unit to equipment equipped

with a 6-pin type i.LINK jack using the i.LINK cable,
power off the equipment and remove the power cord
from the AC outlet before connecting (or
disconnecting) the i.LINK cable.  If the i.LINK cable
is connected (or disconnected) while the equipment
power cord is connected to the AC outlet, a high-
voltage current (8 to 40 V) output from the i.LINK
jack of the equipment will flow into this unit and
damage it.

Use a Sony i.LINK cable.

i.LINK and   are trademarks of Sony Corporation.