Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Overview 3 Overview Each Kramer TOOLS FireWire Repeater / HUB—the VS-4FW, the VS-6FW, and the VS-8FW—are based on FireWire which: Is a serial bus standard1 that enables quick universal interfacing between video and computer hardware items2 Is simple to use and operates independently of the host system, letting you connect more items than you otherwise could (as a computer only has limited ports available), and for extended distances.
Overview In some ways, you could consider the hub as similar to an audio/video distributor. However, contrary to audio/video one-way signals, a FireWire hub is like a network, with bi-directional signals. The standard defines FireWire as Peer-to-Peer connection; that is why two devices, or a device and a computer can talk to each other. It is important to note that everything depends on your computer’s software, and the firmware of the devices.
Your FireWire Repeater / HUB Include built-in protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD)1, by suppressing all transient high voltages down to the allowed level.
Your FireWire Repeater / HUB 4.
Your FireWire Repeater / HUB 4.
Your FireWire Repeater / HUB 4.
Using the FireWire Repeater / HUB 5 Using the FireWire Repeater / HUB To use the VS-8FW1 FireWire Repeater / HUB, as the example in Figure 4 illustrates, do the following2: 1. Connect FireWire devices to some of the eight 6 pin ports, for example: PORT 1 to a laptop, PORT 2 to a hard drive, PORT 5 to a video camcorder, PORT 6 to a video camcorder, and PORT 8 to a PC. 2. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 4).
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications: Table 4: Technical Specifications1 of the VS-4FW, VS-6FW and VS-8FW PORTS: TRANSFER RATE: STANDARDS: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: VS-4FW: Four 6-pin serial 1394 Ports VS-6FW: Six 6-pin serial 1394 Ports VS-8FW: Eight 6-pin serial 1394 Ports 100/200/400 Mbps Fully supports the provisions of the IEEE 1394-1995 Standard for High Performance Serial Bus and the P1394a Supplement; Fully inte
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com. Updates to this user manual may be found at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
