On using your camcorder, About the i.link baud rate, About the required i.link cable – Sony DCR-HC62 User Manual

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• IEEE 1394 is an international standard

standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.

About the 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 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.

To use i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video devices having a
DV Interface, see page 56, 58.
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices
made by Sony (e.g. 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 DV devices. Before
connecting to other devices, be sure to
confirm whether the device is compatible
with a 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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Notes

• When connecting your camcorder to another

i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to turn off
the power of the device and disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK
cable.

About the required i.LINK cable

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

On use and care

• Do not use or store the camcorder and

accessories in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.

Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.

– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical

vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

camcorder may not be able to record properly.

– Near AM receivers and video equipment.

Noise may occur.

– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand

or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.

– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD

screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V

(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories

recommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,

from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the

casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.

* What is Mbps?

On using your camcorder

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