Kramer vm-10fw User Guide

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 Groups

, 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

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

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