Kramer DigiTOOLS VA-130FW User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VA-130FW
FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance 3
4Defining the VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub 4
5Connecting FireWire Devices via Two VA-130FW Units 5
6Technical Specifications 6
Figures
Figure 1: VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub Front and Rear Panels 4
Figure 2: Connecting FireWire Devices via Two VA-130FW Units 5
Tables
Table 1: VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub Front and Rear Panel Features 4
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub 6

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS™VA-130FW FireWire®
800 Remote Repeater/Hub which is ideal for:
that are clearly defined by function.
•Digital video production, editing studios and live digital video broadcasting
•PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers
The package includes the following items:
•VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub
•Power adapter (12V DC output)
•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: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan
Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack
Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from 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.

Overview
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3 Overview
The high quality Kramer DigiTOOLS™VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote
Repeater/Hub is a truly unique product that lets you extend the standard 4.5m
(13.5ft) FireWire range up to 80m (262ft) at a maximum of 800Mbps (see
Figure 2) using Kramer’s BC-1X RG-6 co-axial cable.
The VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub:
•Is a serial bus based on the 1394b standard that enables quick, universal
interfacing between digital video, audio and data, and computer hardware
items1
•Supports Plug and Play
2, hot swapping3and isochronous4
In particular, the VA-130FW:
and asynchronous
applications
•Fully supports provisions of IEEE P1394b revision 1.33+ at 800Mbps
signaling rates
•Fully supports provisions of IEEE 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 standards for a
high performance serial bus
•Is fully interoperable with Firewire™, i.Link™ and SB1394™
implementation of IEEE standard 1394
•Provides two fully backward compatible (1394a-2000 fully compliant),
bilingual, P1394b cable ports at up to 800Mbps
•Enables 1394 signals (up to 800Mbps) to be transmitted and received across
an extended range on coaxial cable
•Includes built-in protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD)5
To achieve the best performance:
, by
suppressing all transient high voltages to allowed levels
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your VA-130FW away from moisture, excessive sunlight, and dust
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
1 Hardware items include digital photo and video cameras, computers, hard disks, scanners and graphic cards
2 When a device is added or removed, the 1394 bus re-enumerates and configures automatically
3 You can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically, without having to restart the PC or cycle power
4 Video/audio applications require constant transfer rates, which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers
5 Often when connecting a "live" DV source to a receptor, an electrical potential difference or any other element creating a high voltage
(such as ESD or a live chassis) may permanently damage one or both of the connected devices. This high voltage may be seen as a spark
occurring at the instant of connection, or may not be seen at all, but nevertheless can result in costly damage

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Defining the VA-130FW FireWire® 800 Remote Repeater/Hub
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•Use only high quality coaxial cable (for example, Kramer’s BC-1X) and
true 75Ω, high quality BNC connectors (for example, Kramer’s CON-
BNC-TWIST-75R-NBNC75BTU11)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
VA-130FW away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Defining the VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub.
Figure 1: VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub Front and Rear Panels
Table 1: VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub Front and Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 PORT 1 FireWire 9-circuit Connector Connect to a FireWire device
PORT 2 FireWire 9-circuit Connector Connect to a FireWire device
2 LINK (REMOTE) LED Lights green when the remote coax link is established
3 ON LED Lights green when the device is powered on
4 PORT 3 (REMOTE COAX) BNC Connector Connect to another VA-130FW remote coax port via RG-6
coaxial cable
5 12V DC Connect to +12V DC power adapter, center pin positive

Connecting FireWire Devices via Two VA-130FW Units
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5 Connecting FireWire Devices via Two VA-130FW Units
Figure 2: Connecting FireWire Devices via Two VA-130FW Units
To connect FireWire devices via two VA-130FW units as illustrated in the
example in Figure 2:
1. Connect one power adapter to the first VA-130FW and to the mains supply.
2. Connect the second power adapter to the second VA-130FW and to the mains
supply.
3. Connect the two VA-130FW units together via the Port 3 (Remote Coax)
BNC connector on the rear panels using the specified coax cable with a
maximum length of 80m (260ft).
4. On the first VA-130FW, connect the FireWire device (for example, a video
camcorder) to PORT 1 or PORT 2.

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Technical Specifications
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5. On the second VA-130FW, connect the FireWire device (for example, a
computer workstation) to PORT 1 or PORT 2.
On both VA-130FW units:
The ON LEDs light green
—and—
The Link (Remote) LEDs light green indicating that a coax link has been
established between the units
Note: You can connect two FireWire devices simultaneously to a VA-130FW,
however, only one device can be active at a time.
6 Technical Specifications
Table 2 lists the technical specifications of the VA-130FW.
Table 2: Technical Specifications1
PORTS:
of the VA-130FW FireWire®800 Remote Repeater/Hub
Two FireWire ports on 9-circuit bilingual FireWire 800 connectors
One coax port on a BNC connector
TRANSFER RATE: Up to 800Mbps
TRANSMISSION DISTANCE: Up to 80m (260ft)
IEEE-1394 STANDARDS: IEEE 1394b-2002, IEEE 1394-1995, IEEE 1394b-2002 @ up to 800Mpbs
ESD LINE PROTECTION: IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 15kV (air), 8kV (contact), IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning)
12A (8/20us), and IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns)
POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 2.0A
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE:
0° to +55°C (32° to 131°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -45° to +72°C (-49° to 162°F)
HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.9cm x 2.4cm (4.72” x 2.72” x 0.96”) W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.4kg (0.88lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, Cable C-FM9/FM9-3
OPTIONS: Rack mount bracket RK-3T, Kramer cable BC-1X
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHATIS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WEWILLPAYFORAND WHATWE WILLNOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer
shall not be liable for:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not
covered by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are
the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of
warranty coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a
contact name, company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration
to the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the
product, loss of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products)
NOTE
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Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.
Caution