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1. Comprehensive PREMIUM INTERFACE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Model CVG FWS81 8 Port FireWire Switcher g OENSIVE ioe Ay Q g E For maximum results use Comprehensive Brand Premium High Resolution cables and connectors N 0 C Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your FireWire Switcher 5 Using the FireWire Switcher 6 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 2 Connecting the FireWire Switcher Tables Table 1 Front Panel CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher Features Table 2 Rear Panel CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher Features Table 3 Technical Specifications of the CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher N BW N SS m N 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher which is ideal for digital video editing systems and data switching systems The package includes the following items e CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual 3 Overview FireWire is a serial bus standard that enables quick universal interfacing between video and computer hardware items FireWire is simple to use and operates independently of the host system In addition FireWire supports Plug and Play hot swa2. 8 Port FireWire Switcher to up to 8 devices using 1394 cables with 6 pin connectors However only 2 devices can be selected one per line at the same time as the example in Figure 2 illustrates To connect the CVG FW81 to 2 devices do the following 1 Connect one device for example a digital VCR to PORT 8 and another device for example also a digital VCR to PORT 4 2 Push in the IN OUT button 8 The IN OUT button 8 changes color and the other buttons on that line pop out 3 Push in the OUT IN button 4 The OUT IN button 4 changes color and the other buttons on that line pop out 4 Set the digital VCR that is connected to PORT 8 to record and the digital VCR that is connected to PORT 4 to play back JRG OUT IN CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher o falo alolelaletalalal o o alofelolalalolalalal elelelelelelelelel VCR falefelefele olelels oOo O oleae 299 o Figure 2 Connecting the FireWire Switcher 1 Each device that is connected to a port can simultaneously constitute a transmitter or receiver source or acceptor If the digital FireWire data stream for video and audio is embedded it identifies if a connected device is a transmitter or receiver communicating with each other in 2 directions on one line 6 Technical Sp
3. ecifications Table 3 Technical Specifications of the CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher PORTS Eight 6 pin connectors SWITCHING SYSTEM Mechanical break before make COMPATIBILITY Up to 400 MB s STANDARDS Compliant with IEEE 1394 1995 for high performance serial bus and the P1394a draft 2 0 standard DIMENSIONS 18 8cm x 10 2cm x 4 4cm 7 4 x 4 x 1 7 W D H WEIGHT 0 70 kg 1 55 Ibs approx OPTIONS 19 rack adapter RK 81 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
4. ith its unpowered design is advantageous for applications in which various regulatory compliances would otherwise be required e Lets you interconnect up to 8 bi directional devices each device can be a receiver and transmitter with 2 devices able to function at the same time Figure 1 and Table 1 define the CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher gt PETN IN OUT omerchen ivs 2 OUTI IN CVG FW81 8 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 1 CVG FWS1 8 Port FireWire Switcher Table 1 Front Panel CVG FWS81 8 Port FireWire Switcher Features Feature 1 IN OUT SELECTOR Buttons 2 OUT IN SELECTOR Buttons Table 2 Rea Function Selects a device from 1 to 8 Selects a device from 1 to 8 r Panel CVG FWS81 8 Port FireWire Switcher Features Feature Function 1 6 pin PORTS Connect to the devices from 1 to 8 1 The FireWire protocol is a computer based protocol used for video which allows more flexibility than running 2 cables one from the source and one from the acceptor 2 Allows power to be transferred if the other device has no power 5 Using the FireWire Switcher This section describes how to connect and how to operate your CVG FW81 You can connect the CVG FW81
5. pping and isochronous as well as asynchronous applications Achieving the best performance means e 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 e Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and positioning your CVG FW81 unit in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust 1 Originally developed by AppleTM and published as IEEE 1394 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2 Hardware items include digital cameras computers printers VCRs CD ROMs hard disks scanners and graphic cards 3 Configures automatically Whenever a device is added or removed the 1394 bus re enumerates 4 You can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically without having to restart the PC or cycle power 5 Video audio applications require constant transfer rates which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers 4 Your FireWire Switcher The high quality CVG FWS81 8 Port FireWire Switcher is an intelligent passive 8x1 mechanical switcher for FireWire signals using 6 pin Fire Wire connectors The CVG FW 81 can also be configured as part of a distribution amplifier DA system In addition the CVG FW81 Is ideal for high speed data signals up to 400 MB s e W
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