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Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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3
Overview
1
3.1
Understanding FireWire
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3.2
FireWire Compliance
2
3.3
Your VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher
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3.3.1
Achieving the Best Performance
3
3.3.2
Signal Terminology
3
3.3.3
Configuring as a FireWire Hub
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4
Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher
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5
Connecting the VS-66FW
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5.1
Connecting the VS-66FW Rear Panel
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5.2
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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5.3
Controlling via RS-485
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5.4
Setting the Dipswitches
10
5.4.1
Setting the MACHINE #
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5.5
Connecting the REMOTE Connector
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6
Operating the VS-66FW
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6.1
Displaying Unit Characteristics
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6.2
Switching LEAF- BRANCH Combinations
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6.3
Confirming Settings
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6.3.1
Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes
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6.3.2
Confirming a Switching Action
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6.4
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
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6.4.1
Storing an Input/Output Configuration
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6.4.2
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration
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6.5
Locking the Front Panel
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7
Flash Memory Upgrade
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7.1
Downloading from the Internet
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7.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
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7.3
Upgrading Firmware
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8
Technical Specifications
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9
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication
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10
Kramer Protocol 2000
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