Gefen FW-1394B User manual

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Firewire 800
Extender
EXT-FW-1398B
User Manual

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Firewire 800 Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender/Receiver Panel Layout
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting And Operating The Firewire 800 Extender
7 Wiring Diagram
8 Specifications
9 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Firewire 800 Extender. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen Firewire 800 Extender
This solution uses a sender and receiver system to instantly send your data from
your source to your extended Firewire device. It boasts a remarkable transfer
rate of up to 980 Mbps and easily bridges distances up to 1640 feet (500 meters).
This gives you the freedom to operate your computer based equipment and video
cameras as if they were connected locally with no signal degradation or time lag.
How It Works
Simply connect your computer to the Firewire Extender 800 sender unit with the
supplied cable. Connect your extended device to the receiver unit - up to 1640
feet away. One 2-strand LC-LC fiber optic cable, available in several lengths from
Gefen, connect sender (computer) to receiver (Firewire device).
INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE FIREWIRE 800 EXTENDER
The fiber optics cable must be treated carefully when connectors are• exposed. They are susceptible to dust which can contribute to loss of pixels.
The Firewire 800 Extender is housed in a metal box for better RF shielding.•
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OPERATION NOTES

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Features
Extends Firewire devices up to 1640 (500 meters) feet•
Transfer Rates of 100/200/400/800 Mbps•
Compliant with IEEE 1394.a & b•
Allows remote devices to operate in real-time, connected to the source•
Works withApple and PC computers•
Uses fiber optics to ensure long distance performance•
Package Includes
(1) Firewire 800 Extender Sender
(1) Firewire 800 Extender Receiver
(2) 6 Foot Firewire 400 to 800 cable (M-M)
(1) 6 Foot Firewire 800 to 800 cable (M-M)
(1) 12V DC Power supply
FEATURES

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Front Panel
Back Panel
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SENDER/RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT

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Status LED1 This LED will become active once a stable link has been established between
the sending and receiving units.
Power LED2 This LED will become active once the included power adapter has been
connected.
Fiber Optic TX and RX Inputs3 Connect a LC terminated fiber optic cable for both the transmit (TX) and receive
(Rx) signals between the Firewire 800 sending and receiving units.
12V DC Power Supply Input4 Input for the supplied 12V DC power adapter.
Firewire Input 15 Connects to a Firewire hub, or Firewire device.
Firewire Input 26 Connects to a Firewire hub, or Firewire device.
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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How to Connect the Firewire 800 Extender
Connect the supplied Firewire cable from the computers Firewire port into1. one of Firewire 800 Extender unit. (Either unit will work as a sender or a
receiver.)
Connect the fiber optics cable from one Firewire 800 Extender unit to the2. other Firewire 800 Extender unit.
Connect your Firewire devices into the Firewire 800 Extender at the remote3. location (unit).
Plug the 12 volt power supply into the Firewire 800 Extender unit at the4. remote location only.
Restart your computer only after you’ve made all the connections.5.
* Cable Requirement - 50 or 62.5 micron multi-mode fiber optics cable
CONNECTINGANDOPERATING THEFIREWIRE 800 EXTENDER

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CPU
Firewire Extender
Sender
Firewire Extender
Receiver
Digital Video
Camrecorder
Fiber Optics
Cable
WIRING DIAGRAM