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DV Connection, also known as iLink, Firewire, and IEEE1394Robert Silva
DV Connection, also known as iLink, Firewire, and IEEE1394
DV connections are used in Home Theater in the following ways:

1. For connecting miniDV and Digital8 camcorders to DVD recorders records to enable digital transfer of audio and video from miniDV or Digital8 recordings to DVD.

2. For transferring multi-channel audio signas, such as DVD-Audio and SACD, from a DVD player to an AV Receiver. This connection option is only available on a few high-end DVD players and AV Receivers.

3. For transferring HDTV signals from a HD Set-top Box, Cable, or Satellite Box to a Television or D-VHS VCR. This option is not widely used. Transfer of HDTV signals between components is more commonly done with HDMI, DVI, or HD-Component Video Connections.

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