Kramer Electronics VS-30FW User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-30FW
FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB
Contents
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 2
3.1 About the VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB 2
3.2 FireWire Compliance 4
4
Defining the VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB 5
5
Using the VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB 6
5.1 Powering the FireWire Devices 6
6
Technical Specifications 7
Figures
Figure 1: VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB 6
Tables
Table 1: VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB Features 5
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB 7
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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
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS VS-30FW which is
ideal for:
High-speed external disk drives
Professional scanners and printers
Portable storage devices
Digital audio and video
Home entertainment components
The package includes the following items:
VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB
Power adapter (12V DC Input)
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 the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)
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Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer TOOLS VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB:
Is a 3 Port IEEE 1394b 800Mbps (S800) Hub that also supports legacy
FireWire speeds of 400Mbps, 200Mbps, and 100Mbps (S400, S200, S100). In
fact, you can connect several devices with different speeds, and the VS-30FW
will bridge the gaps!
Does not require any setup, and also supports hot swapping
Has 3 Bilingual IEEE 1394b connectors1
Is powered by an external 12VDC power supply, or via a FireWire
connection from a PC
The VS-30FW is based on FireWire which:
Is a serial bus standard2 that enables quick universal interfacing between
video and computer hardware items3
Is simple to use and operates independently of the host system, letting
you connect more items than you otherwise could (as a computer only has
limited ports available), and for extended distances. Several can be cascaded
to create up to a 63 port FireWire Repeater / HUB
Supports Plug and Play4, and isochronous5 and asynchronous applications
Achieving the best performance means:
Connecting only good quality 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 VS-30FW away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
3.1 About the VS-30FW FireWire 800/1394b Repeater / HUB
Many computers today come with one or more FireWire ports on the rear
panel. These ports let you attach many devices to your computer quickly and
easily. The operating system also supports FireWire, so the installation of the
device drivers is also quick and easy. Compared to other ways of connecting
devices to your computer (including parallel ports, serial ports and special
1 Adapting cables are available
2 Originally developed by Apple™ and published as IEEE 1394 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
3 Hardware items include digital cameras, computers, printers, VCRs, CD-ROMs, hard disks, scanners and graphic cards
4 Configures automatically. Whenever a device is added or removed the 1394 bus re-enumerates
5 Video / audio applications require constant transfer rates, which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers
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