Kramer VS-4FW User Manual

Firewire repeater / hub

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VS-4FW,
FireWire Repeater / HUB (4 Ports)
VS-6FW,
FireWire Repeater / HUB (6 Ports)
VS-8FW,
FireWire Repeater / HUB (8 Ports)

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Summary of Contents for Kramer VS-4FW

  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Models: VS-4FW, FireWire Repeater / HUB (4 Ports) VS-6FW, FireWire Repeater / HUB (6 Ports) VS-8FW, FireWire Repeater / HUB (8 Ports)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 4: Connecting the VS-8FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Tables Table 1: VS-4FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Features Table 2: VS-6FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Features Table 3: VS-8FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Features Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-4FW, VS-6FW and VS-8FW...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    6 pin connector at one end and a 4 pin connector at the other end, and 4 pin connectors at both ends 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 4 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview 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 standard that enables quick universal interfacing between video and computer hardware items 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.
  • Page 6: Firewire Compliance

    AC adapter, which supplies power to the bus. 3.2 FireWire Compliance In particular, the VS-4FW, VS-6FW and VS-8FW: Fully support the provisions of the IEEE 1394-1995 Standard for High Performance Serial Bus and the P1394a Supplement Are fully interoperable with FireWire™...
  • Page 7: Your Firewire Repeater / Hub

    Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
  • Page 8: Vs-4Fw Firewire Repeater / Hub

    Your FireWire Repeater / HUB 4.1 VS-4FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VS-4FW: Figure 1: VS-4FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Table 1: VS-4FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Features Feature Function 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit...
  • Page 9: Vs-6Fw Firewire Repeater / Hub

    Your FireWire Repeater / HUB 4.2 VS-6FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VS-6FW: Figure 2: VS-6FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Table 2: VS-6FW FireWire Repeater / HUB Features Feature Function 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit PORT 4 Connects to the FireWire device 4 PORT 5...
  • Page 10: Vs-8Fw Firewire Repeater / Hub

    Connects to the FireWire device 1 PORT 2 Connects to the FireWire device 2 PORT 3 Connects to the FireWire device 3 PORT 4 Connects to the FireWire device 4 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 11: Using The Firewire Repeater / Hub

    1 Connecting the VS-4FW or VS-6FW is similar to the VS-8FW, except to just four or six devices, respectively 2 Not all ports need to be connected. Any unused port should simply be left unconnected 3 Also applies to the VS-6FW. For the VS-4FW, the Active LED lights whenever an external FireWire device is connected...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications: Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-4FW, VS-6FW and VS-8FW PORTS: VS-4FW: Four 6-pin serial 1394 Ports VS-6FW: Six 6-pin serial 1394 Ports VS-8FW: Eight 6-pin serial 1394 Ports TRANSFER RATE:...
  • Page 14 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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