Introduction
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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 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your unique
PT-1FW
, which is ideal for DV
editing studios, home DV applications, and computer I/O FireWire
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connections. The package includes the following items:
PT-1FW
DV Line Protector
One 6 pin to 6 pin Connector Cable
This user manual
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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 cables
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3 Overview
The Kramer
PT-1FW
DV Line Protector
is a small device that solves a huge
problem in DV studios (or in any other DV professional or home DV
application). Often when connecting a "live" DV source to a receptor, an
electrical potential difference or any other element creating a high voltage
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 FireWire is a serial bus standard (originally developed by Apple™ and published as IEEE 1394 by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers) that enables quick universal interfacing between video and computer hardware items. FireWire is
simple to use and operates independently of the host system. In addition, FireWire is bi-directional and supports Plug and
Play, hot swapping (you can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically, without having to restart the PC or cycle
power), and isochronous (video / audio applications require constant transfer rates, which the serial bus provides by
supporting isochronous transfers), as well as asynchronous applications
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web
site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
