Comprehensive Video CVG-FW4X4 User's Manual
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1. e Is designed for applications requiring a compact desktop unit for routing FIRE WIRE signals between any one of 4 sources to any one of 4 acceptors e Is ideal for high speed data signals up to 400 MB s With its high quality switching components and carefully designed circuits provides excellent isolation between inputs e With its unpowered design is advantageous for applications in which various regulatory compliances would otherwise be required Figure and Table define the CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher 7 a INPUT SELECTOR OUTPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 OIU LN JUL 4x4 FireWire Switcher J OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 ouT1 IN 4 IN3 IN2 INA UUUUUUDUDO Figure 1 CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Table 1 Front Panel CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Features Feature 1 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons 2 OUTPUT SELECTOR Buttons Function Selects a source from 1 to 4 Selects an acceptor from 1 to 4 Table 2 Rear Panel CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Features Feature 1 OUT 6 pin Connectors Function Connects to the acceptors from 1 to 4 1 For example digital video or data 2 The CVG FW4x4 can only provide one signal path at any given time one active crosspoint It cannot distribute a signal to multiple outputs simultaneously Using the FireWire Switcher IN 6 pin Connectors Connects to the sources from 1 to 4 N 5 Using the Fir2. Comprehenyiv ye DIVISION OF VCOM INTERNATIONAL MULTIMEDIA CORPORATION CVG FW4X4 4X4 Firewire Switcher USER MANUAL Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your FireWire Switcher 5 Using the FireWire Switcher 5 1 Connecting the FireWire Switcher 5 2 Operating the FireWire Switcher 6 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Figure 2 Connecting the CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Tables Table 1 Front Panel CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Features Table 2 Rear Panel CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Features Table 3 Technical Specifications of the CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher hLwnwnoe vn m N N Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher This product is ideal for e Small digital video editing systems e Data switching systems The package includes the following items e CVG FW4x4 4x4 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 hubs let you e Connect more items than you otherwise could e Extend the distances FireWire is simple t
3. R IN 3 button e Press the OUTPUT SELECTOR OUT 4 button The signal from the laptop routes to the digital video camera 6 Technical Specifications Table 3 Technical Specifications of the CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher Inputs 4 firewire 6 pin connectors Outputs 4 firewire 6 pin connectors Switching System Mechanical break before make Compatibility Up to 400 MB s 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 For Technical Support contact us at Comprehensive Video Group 55 Ruta Court South Hackensack NJ 07606 800 526 0242 e mail techsupport comprehensivevideo com www comprehensivevideo com
4. eWire Switcher Sections 5 1 and 5 2 describe how to connect and how to operate your CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher respectively 5 1 Connecting the FireWire Switcher You can connect the CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher to up to 4 sources and to up to 4 acceptors using 1394 cables with 6 pin connectors For example to connect the CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher to 2 sources a PC and a laptop and to one acceptor a digital video camera as Figure 2 illustrates do the following 1 Connecta PC to the IN 1 port and connect a laptop to the IN 3 port 2 Connect the OUT 4 port to the digital video camera INPUT SELECTOR OUTPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 OOO OOOO 4x4 FireWire Switcher OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT 1 IN4 IN 3 IN 2 U 9000000 Figure 2 Connecting the CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher 5 2 Operating the FireWire Switcher You can route any one of 4 sources to any one of 4 acceptors when operating your CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher 3 For example to route the signal from the PC to the digital video camera as Figure 2 illustrates do the following e Press the INPUT SELECTOR IN 1 button e Press the OUTPUT SELECTOR OUT 4 button The signal from the PC routes to the digital video camera For example to route the signal from the laptop to the digital video camera as Figure 2 illustrates do the following e Press the INPUT SELECTO
5. o use and operates independently of the host system In addition FireWire supports e Plug and Play e Hot swapping e Isochronous as well as asynchronous applications Achieving the best performance means e Positioning your CVG FW4x4 in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust 1 Originally developed by Apple and published as JEEE 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 A computer only has limited ports available 4 Configures automatically without any driver Whenever a device is added or removed the 1394 bus re enumerates 5 You can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically without having to restart the PC or cycle power 6 Video audio applications require constant transfer rates which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers 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 4 Your FireWire Switcher The high quality CVG FW4x4 4x4 FireWire Switcher is a mechanical 4x4 switcher for FireWire signals using 6 pin FireWire connectors In particular the CVG FW4x4
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