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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 

500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

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, which are clearly defined 

by function. 
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS

 VS-4FW

,

 VS-6FW

 or

 

VS-8FW

, which

 

are ideal for: 

 

Digital video production, editing studios, and digital video live 

broadcasting 

 

PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers 

The package includes the following items: 

 

FireWire Repeater / HUB

 (

VS-4FW

VS-6FW

 or

 VS-8FW

 

One 6 pin to 6 pin Connector Cable

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Power adapter (12V DC Input) and 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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2.1  Quick Start 

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. 

                                                       

 

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 The original FireWire standard defines a cable with identical 6 pin connectors at both ends that can be plugged in either 
direction, between nodes, and carries the signal and the power. In the IEEE 1394a supplement, two kinds of FireWire 4 pin 
connector cable became available without the power pins: a 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 

Summary of Contents for 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: ...ter HUB 8 5 Using the FireWire Repeater HUB 9 6 Technical Specifications 10 Figures Figure 1 VS 4FW FireWire Repeater HUB 6 Figure 2 VS 6FW FireWire Repeater HUB 7 Figure 3 VS 8FW FireWire Repeater HU...

Page 3: ...materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup an...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 5: ...twork connections now come in a FireWire version Connecting a FireWire device to a computer is easy you just plug it into the port If it is an uninstalled FireWire device the operating system auto det...

Page 6: ...h power device like a professional DV camcorder will have its own power supply but low power devices like a Webcam derive their power from the bus in order to simplify them The power for this up to 1...

Page 7: ...Caution No operator serviceable parts inside unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit2 Warning Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall b...

Page 8: ...4FW FireWire Repeater HUB Features Feature Function 1 12V DC 12V DC connector for powering the unit 2 ACTIVE LED Lights when a cable from an external device is connected 3 PORT 1 Connects to the FireW...

Page 9: ...12V DC connector for powering the unit 2 PORT 4 Connects to the FireWire device 4 3 PORT 5 Connects to the FireWire device 5 4 PORT 6 Connects to the FireWire device 6 5 ACTIVE LED Lights when the int...

Page 10: ...ng the unit 2 PORT 5 Connects to the FireWire device 5 3 PORT 6 Connects to the FireWire device 6 4 PORT 7 Connects to the FireWire device 7 5 PORT 8 Connects to the FireWire device 8 6 ACTIVE LED Lig...

Page 11: ...cket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 4 The ON red LED lights 3 Be sure that the power on each device is turned ON The ACTIVE green LED lights indicating that the i...

Page 12: ...equirements Provides Six P1394a Fully Compliant Cable Ports at 100 200 400 Megabits per Second Mbits s Full P1394a support includes Connection Debounce Arbitrated Short Reset Multispeed Concatenation...

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Page 14: ...or 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 commen...

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