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 Kramer
FireWire Distributor/Hub
, which
is available in the following models:
VM-10FW
(a
1:10 FireWire
Distributor/Hub
),
VM-15FW
(a
1:15 FireWire Distributor/Hub
), and
VM-20FW
(a
1:20 FireWire Distributor/Hub
). The
VM-10FW
,
VM-15FW
,
and
VM-20FW
are ideal for these applications:
Digital video production and editing studios
Digital video live broadcasting
PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers
The package includes the following items:
FireWire Distributor/Hub
Power cord 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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3 Overview
Each high quality
FireWire Distributor/Hub
—the
VM-10FW
,
VM-15FW
,
and
VM-20FW
—are based on the IEEE-1394 (FireWire) standard, and let
you distribute one of two selected inputs.
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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
