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Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER MANUAL 

 

 

Models: 

VM-10FW,

 

1:10 FireWire Distributor/Hub

 

VM-15FW,

 

1:15 FireWire Distributor/Hub

 

VM-20FW,

 

1:20 FireWire Distributor/Hub

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VM-10FW

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VM 10FW 1 10 FireWire Distributor Hub VM 15FW 1 15 FireWire Distributor Hub VM 20FW 1 20 FireWire Distributor Hub ...

Page 2: ... 4 Distributors 6 5 4 Operating the VM 20FW FireWire Distributor Hub 7 5 5 Operating the VM 20FW as Four 1 4 Distributors 7 5 6 Cascading VM 20FW FireWire Distributor Hubs 8 6 Technical Specifications 9 Figures Figure 1 VM 20FW 1 20 FireWire Distributor Hub 3 Figure 2 Connecting the VM 20FW 1 20 FireWire Distributor Hub 5 Figure 3 Connecting the VM 20FW as Four 1 4 Distributors 6 Figure 4 Connecti...

Page 3: ...ble drivers The package includes the following items FireWire Distributor Hub Power cord and 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 3 Overview Each high quality FireWire Distribut...

Page 4: ...ality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and positioning your Kramer VM 10FW VM 15FW or VM 20FW away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your FireWire Distributor Hub Sections 4 1 4 2 and 4 3 describe ...

Page 5: ...Your FireWire Distributor Hub 3 Figure 1 VM 20FW 1 20 FireWire Distributor Hub ...

Page 6: ...ire Distributor Hub This section describes how to connect and operate FireWire see section 5 1 VM 20FW 1 20 FireWire Distributor Hub see sections 5 2 and 5 4 VM 20FW as four 1 4 Distributors see sections 5 3 and 5 5 5 1 Understanding the FireWire Connection When connecting the VM 20FW be aware that Not all ports need to be connected2 Everything depends on your computer s software and the firmware ...

Page 7: ...evice using a 1394 cable to the IN OUT 6 pin PORT A for example a Video Camcorder PORT B for example a Laptop 2 Connect up to 20 FireWire devices1 using 1394 cables to the OUT IN 6 pin ports for example a Computer to port 9 and port 12 Video Camcorder to port 1 port 7 and port 11 Hard Drive to port 20 3 Connect the power cord not illustrated in Figure 2 Figure 2 Connecting the VM 20FW 1 20 FireWir...

Page 8: ...2 Connect a FireWire device source 2 via a 1394 cable to the OUT IN 6 pin port 6 and then connect up to 4 FireWire devices using 1394 cables to the OUT IN 6 pin ports 7 8 9 and 10 outputs 2 3 Connect a FireWire device source 3 via a 1394 cable to the OUT IN 6 pin port 11 and then connect up to 4 FireWire devices using 1394 cables to the OUT IN 6 pin ports 12 13 14 and 15 outputs 3 4 Connect a Fire...

Page 9: ... FireWire devices which are connected and powered on 5 5 Operating the VM 20FW as Four 1 4 Distributors After powering on the VM 20FW the signal from each Group automatically distributes to the respective four acceptors as follows Source A at port 1 distributes to acceptors A1 A2 A3 and A4 at ports 2 3 4 and 5 Source B at port 6 distributes to acceptors B1 B2 B3 and B4 at ports 7 8 9 and 10 Source...

Page 10: ...nect FireWire devices via 1394 cables to the OUT IN 6 pin ports as follows On the first VM 20FW machine to acceptors 1 to 19 On the second VM 20FW machine to acceptors 20 to 38 On the third VM 20FW machine to acceptors 39 to 58 3 Connect the OUT IN 6 pin port 20 on the first VM 20FW machine to the IN OUT 6 pin PORT A on the second VM 20FW machine and connect the OUT IN 6 pin port 20 on the second ...

Page 11: ...ctable IEEE 1394a ports for source BUS TRANSFER RATE 100 200 400 Mbps DEVICE INTERFACE 400 Mbps 20 2 ports 3 3V PHY CONTROL Reset Channel A B selection CABLE IEEE 1394a 6 pin LEDs Power LED 20 LEDs for Link Ready cable inserted OK COMPATIBLE PC MAC DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable POWER SOURCE 110 230VAC 25VA WEIGHT 2 7 kg 6 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord 1 Specifications are s...

Page 12: ... is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranti...

Page 13: ...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 Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...

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