SIIG FireWire Quick Installation Manual

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Introducing the FireWire 6-Port Hub

The FireWire 6-Port Hub is designed to support 1394-equipped PC.
It provides 6 independent hot-pluggable ports with data transfer
rates up to 400Mbps.

Features and Benefits

• Fully supports the IEEE 1394-1995 standard for high
performance serial bus and the P1394a Supplement

• Fully compliant with FireWire and iLINK implementation of
IEEE 1394 standard

• Full P1394a support includes: Connection Debounce,
Arbitrated Short Reset, Multi-speed Concatenation,
Arbitration Acceleration, Fly-by Concatenation, Port Disable/
Suspend/Resume

• Switching power adapter (AC adapter) ensures reliable power
source

• Act as a repeater to extend the cable length between each
device from 4.5m (standard) to 9m

• Allows you to connect DV camcorders (Sony, Panasonic,
Canon, JVC, Sharp and more), hard disk drives, printers, MO
drives, digital cameras, scanners, and audio/video devices
including TV, VCR, DVD to your computer

System Requirements

• Pentium or equivalent PC with an available 1394 port

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

Package Contents

• (1) FireWire 6-Port Hub

• (1) Switching power adapter

• (1) 1394 6- to 6-pin cable

• This quick installation guide

FireWire 6-Port Hub
Quick Installation Guide

04-0306A

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Layout

Figure 1. Front

Figure 2. Back

Safety Precautions

• Do not open the case or the warranty will be voided.

• Use the AC-DC power adapter designed for the FireWire 6-
Port Hub only.

• If the hub starts emitting unusual odors, sounds, or smoke,
unplug the unit immediately from it's power adapter. Stop
using it and contact the store where it was purchased from.

• Always hold the plug when unplugging the cable from the
hub. Do not pull the cord section to prevent any damage.

• Disconnect the AC-DC power adapter if the hub will not be
used for a long period of time.

LEDs

(6) 1394 Ports

Power Adapter

Connector

(1 for system connection)