iLink port

Jeffery Haas · August 3rd, 2009, 10:47 PM

I can't a PC or a Mac to see it, can't get a Firestore to react to it and I can't my JVC SR-VS30 mini-DV VTR to see it either, and that is a FIRST for that deck.

Yes, I did make sure that the output was set to "DUB" (DV) made no difference.

So, does anyone have the rundown on that Firewire port on the GZHD7?

Waldemar Winkler · November 17th, 2009, 01:54 PM

It has been a while since I used the FireWire port for download, but I believe you must shoot in 1440CBR to get a DV feed.

John Nantz · October 29th, 2010, 01:35 AM

iLink port is for file transfer to a computer while using appropriate video software on the computer.

In my case, I'm using a MacBook and both iMovie HD 6 and iMovie '09 and I'm able to transfer video files. Some of the files I transfer are Full HD and some are 1440cbr.

That's the best answer I can come up with.

Sareesh Sudhakaran · November 5th, 2010, 08:55 PM

i.link is sony's term for firewire. It should do what a firewire port is supposed to do - transmit data from your device to a pc. If it doesn't do that, try it with a Sony device (maybe it is customized for Sony systems only?), and if that doesn't work, the port might need to be replaced.

August 3rd, 2009, 10:47 PM	#1
Jeffery Haas New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mansfield, Texas Posts: 18	iLink port - what does it do? I can't a PC or a Mac to see it, can't get a Firestore to react to it and I can't my JVC SR-VS30 mini-DV VTR to see it either, and that is a FIRST for that deck. Yes, I did make sure that the output was set to "DUB" (DV) made no difference. So, does anyone have the rundown on that Firewire port on the GZHD7?

November 17th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#2
Waldemar Winkler Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Durango, Colorado, USA Posts: 711	It has been a while since I used the FireWire port for download, but I believe you must shoot in 1440CBR to get a DV feed. __________________ Waldemar

October 29th, 2010, 01:35 AM	#3
John Nantz Trustee Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,254	iLink port is for file transfer iLink port is for file transfer to a computer while using appropriate video software on the computer. In my case, I'm using a MacBook and both iMovie HD 6 and iMovie '09 and I'm able to transfer video files. Some of the files I transfer are Full HD and some are 1440cbr. That's the best answer I can come up with.

November 5th, 2010, 08:55 PM	#4
Sareesh Sudhakaran Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,385	i.link is sony's term for firewire. It should do what a firewire port is supposed to do - transmit data from your device to a pc. If it doesn't do that, try it with a Sony device (maybe it is customized for Sony systems only?), and if that doesn't work, the port might need to be replaced. __________________ Get the Free Comprehensive Guide to Rigging ANY Camera - one guide to rig them all - DSLRs to the Arri Alexa.