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Introduction 

 

Introduction 

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been 

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of 

problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting 

professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded 

most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now 

appear in 11 groups

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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS™

 VA-130FW

 

FireWire

®

 

800 Remote Repeater/Hub

 which is ideal for: 

 that are clearly defined by function.  

 

Digital video production, editing studios and live digital video broadcasting 

 

PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers 

The package includes the following items: 

 

VA-130FW

 

FireWire

®

 800 Remote Repeater/Hub

 

 

Power adapter (12V DC output) 

 

This user manual

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Getting Started 

  

We recommend that you: 

 

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging 

materials for possible future shipment 

 

Review the contents of this user manual 

 

Use Kramer high performance, high resolution cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: 
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan 
Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack 
Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

  

Summary of Contents for DigiTOOLS VA-130FW

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub ...

Page 2: ...necting FireWire Devices via Two VA 130FW Units 5 6 Technical Specifications 6 Figures Figure 1 VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub Front and Rear Panels 4 Figure 2 Connecting FireWire Devices via Two VA 130FW Units 5 Tables Table 1 VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub Front and Rear Panel Features 4 Table 2 Technical Specifications of the VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub 6 ...

Page 3: ...e drivers The package includes the following items VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub Power adapter 12V DC output This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3 1 GROUP 1 Distribut...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps ...

Page 5: ...ss an extended range on coaxial cable Includes built in protection from electrostatic discharge ESD 5 To achieve the best performance by suppressing all transient high voltages to allowed levels Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your VA 130FW away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 3 1 Recommendations for Best Perf...

Page 6: ...Table 1 define the VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub Figure 1 VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub Front and Rear Panels Table 1 VA 130FW FireWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub Front and Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 PORT 1 FireWire 9 circuit Connector Connect to a FireWire device PORT 2 FireWire 9 circuit Connector Connect to a FireWire device 2 LINK REMOTE LED Lights green when t...

Page 7: ...ample in Figure 2 1 Connect one power adapter to the first VA 130FW and to the mains supply 2 Connect the second power adapter to the second VA 130FW and to the mains supply 3 Connect the two VA 130FW units together via the Port 3 Remote Coax BNC connector on the rear panels using the specified coax cable with a maximum length of 80m 260ft 4 On the first VA 130FW connect the FireWire device for ex...

Page 8: ...eWire 800 Remote Repeater Hub Two FireWire ports on 9 circuit bilingual FireWire 800 connectors One coax port on a BNC connector TRANSFER RATE Up to 800Mbps TRANSMISSION DISTANCE Up to 80m 260ft IEEE 1394 STANDARDS IEEE 1394b 2002 IEEE 1394 1995 IEEE 1394b 2002 up to 800Mpbs ESD LINE PROTECTION IEC 61000 4 2 ESD 15kV air 8kV contact IEC 61000 4 5 Lightning 12A 8 20us and IEC 61000 4 4 EFT 40A 5 50...

Page 9: ...uct modification orfailure to follow instructions supplied withtheproduct iii Repair orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of theproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removal orinstallation of theproduct vi Any other cause which does not relate to aproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used inconjunction withtheproduct 1 Remova...

Page 10: ...REV 1A For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit 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 Caution ...

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