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i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
The i.LINK is also known as IEEE 1394, an international
specification.
This unit is already configured for i.LINK (AUDIO).
By connecting an i.LINK (AUDIO)-capable device to the IEEE 1394
(or i.LINK (AUDIO)) terminal on this unit using an i.LINK cable,
you can transmit SACD multi-channel digital signals that could
not be transmitted in the past. Previously only the analog signal
could be transmitted. With the i.LINK format, the P-01 can
transmit in native DSD as well as transmitting 2-ch linear PCM
data and multi-channel compressed audio signals.
If you have multiple i.LINK-capable devices, you can connect
them through other devices to transmit data between them, so
you don’t need to be concerned with the order of connection.
Copyright protection system DTCP
To play back audio sounds recorded on SACD or DVD discs using
i.LINK, both the player and the D/A converter need to be ready
for the copyright protection system DTCP (Digital Transmission
Content Protection).
This unit is already configured for DTCP.
Data transfer rate
There are three transfer rates: 100 Mbps (S100), 200 Mbps
(S200), and 400 Mbps (S400). This unit is capable of transferring
data at a maximum 400Mbps.
For connection to an i.LINK-capable device, use a commercially
available S400-compliant 6-pin i.LINK cable.
When connecting multiple i.LINK-capable devices, avoid
connecting a device having slow transfer rate between devices
having high transfer rates since this reduces the transfer rate of
your whole system. Connect devices having high transfer rate
towards the source as far upstream as possible.
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Among the i.LINK formats there are “MPEG-2 TS” for SAT
digital source and “DV” for digital video for DVD recorders,
as well as the “i.LINK (AUDIO)” (A&M Protocol). Never
connect devices that are not ready for i.LINK (AUDIO) to this
unit. If you do, this unit and others may operate out of order
or possibly be damaged.
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In the process of data transfer, avoid plugging/unplugging the
i.LINK cables while in use or switch the power off before
making or breaking connections.
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Among the i.LINK-capable devices there are some that, if not
turned on, are not capable of relaying data.
< Chances are some i.LINK-capable devices will not respond to
this unit’s command.
How to connect multiple i.LINK-capable
devices
Daisy chain connection
You can daisy-chain up to 17 devices including this unit.
Connection in tree structure
If you are using a device having three or more i.LINK connectors,
you may want to get the connection branched out. This way of
connection allows you to connect up to 17 devices including this
unit.
Your system does not work if data is fed back to the output
device. Be careful not to create a loop.
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The i.LINK interface of this unit is designed in accordance with
the following specifications:
1)IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance
Serial Bus
2) Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0
This unit is compliant with IEC 60958 bitstream, DVD-Audio,
SACD in the AM824 sequence adaptation layers of this
protocol.
The i.LINK logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation, registered in
the U.S. and other countries.