Sony RMT-840 - Manual (Page 94)

Additional Information 94
About i.LINK
The i.LINK Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-
compliant Interface. This section describes the
i.LINK standard and its features.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for
transferring digital video, digital audio, and
other data to other i.LINK-compatible device.
You can also control other device using the
i.LINK.
i.LINK-compatible device can be connected
using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are
operations and data transactions with various
digital AV devices.
When 2 or more i.LINK-compatible device are
connected to this unit in a daisy chain,
operations and data transactions are possible
with not only the device that this unit is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected device.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the
characteristics and specifications of the device
to be connected. Also, operations and data
transactions may not be possible on some
connected device.
b Note
• Normally, only one device can be connected to this
unit with the i.LINK cable. When connecting this
unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having two or
more i.LINK Interfaces, refer to the operating
instructions of the device to be connected.
z Tip
• 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.
About i.LINK Baud rate
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
device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK
interface on some device.
The maximum baud rate for device that does not
have any indication (such as this unit) is
“S100.”
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to device with
a different maximum baud rate.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the
amount 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.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video device having a
i.LINK Interface, see page 70.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK
compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO
series personal computer) as well as to video
device.
Some i.LINK compatible video device such as
Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,
and MICROMV recorders/players are not
compatible with this unit. Before connecting to
other device, be sure to confirm whether the
device is compatible with HDV/DV or not.
For details on precautions and compatible
application software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during HDV/DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.