
Contents
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Contents
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Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1
Quick Start 2
3
Overview 3
3.1
Understanding FireWire 3
3.2
FireWire Compliance 4
3.3
Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
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Your PS-1FW DV Interface / PSU 5
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Connecting a PS-1FW DV Interface / PSU 6
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Technical Specifications 7
Figures
Figure 1: PS-1FW DV Interface / PSU 5
Figure 2: Connecting the PS-1FW DV Interface / PSU 6
Tables
Table 1: PS-1FW DV Interface / PSU Features 5
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the PS-1FW 7

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 500-plus different
models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your PS-1FW DV Interface / PSU, which is
ideal for connecting a device with a 6-pin FireWire connector (such as a
camera or an external hard disk) to the 4-pin FireWire connector on a laptop
while powering it.
The package includes the following items:
PS-1FW DV Interface / PSU
Power adapter (12V DC Input)
One 4-pin to 4-pin short cable
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
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: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Video Camera
Laptop
12V Power Supply
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