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Connect

How does iPort make audio and video connections?
How far can I run the Cat5 for the iPort?
What type of cable may be used to connect the iPort IW to its audio and/or video wall plates?
How far can I run the connecting Cat5 wire before needing to add a supplemental 
 

power supply? 

How do I connect the supplemental power supply?
Can I order a supplemental power supply from iPort?
Can the iPort IW interface (synchronize iTunes) with a Mac of PC?
Why isn’t there a component video connection video wall plate?
Can I hook up an iPort to my stereo system directly?

Control

Does the iPort come with a remote control?
Can learning remotes be programmed to operate an iPod with an iPort?
Where can I download the iPod IR remote code file?
What is the difference between the IR functionality of the IW2/FS2 and the IR functionality of 

iPort IW3, IW4 and IW5?

What is the interface capability for iPort with AMX and Crestron?
What do the AMX and Crestron interface modules allow the user to do?
What are the changes that occur on the iPod when it is put into the 2-way control mode (IW/

FS-4 and IW/FS-5)?

What is iPod “metadata?”
Does the iPod metadata come out of the iPort from the RJ-45 video connector?
How is the iPod metadata transferred from the iPort to touch screen display devices in a 2-way 

system when using an IW-4 or IW-5?

iPort FAQ 

5/24/06

Frequently Asked Questions

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Страница 1: ...al overseas markets Why is there only a 1 year residential interior installations and 6 month commercial and all exterior installations warranty How do I get tech support and the files for AMX Crestron and other 3rd party interface modules What is the purpose of the Bluetooth Ethernet connector port on the backplane board inside of the iPort IW and the FS Advanced Connection Box Install What are t...

Страница 2: ...ort come with a remote control Can learning remotes be programmed to operate an iPod with an iPort Where can I download the iPod IR remote code file What is the difference between the IR functionality of the IW2 FS2 and the IR functionality of iPort IW3 IW4 and IW5 What is the interface capability for iPort with AMX and Crestron What do the AMX and Crestron interface modules allow the user to do W...

Страница 3: ... is sold throughout the world via authorized custom audio video installation companies Contact iPort or visit www iportmusic com for more information Why does it cost more than an iPod The iPort consists of a combination of electronic circuits designed to send and receive signals and power over long distances within a home and 4 protection circuits that protect the iPod from power surges Does the ...

Страница 4: ...the manual for instruction on how to remove the RS 232 card Is the iPod protected from any electrical surges like lightning storms Yes it has over surge protection built in Does the iPort allow me to share my music with other iPods The iPort only allows the music to be played and distributed to multiple rooms The music content on the iPod is protected Does the iPort work in international overseas ...

Страница 5: ...and the FS Advanced Connection Box The Bluetooth Ethernet connector port is for future upgradeability using either the Bluetooth standard or the Ethernet standard to expand the ability to control or integrate the iPort into different systems These modules are still in development iPort FAQ 5 5 24 06 general ...

Страница 6: ... to ship later in 2006 it will be available as PN 70040 Will an iPort IW fit into the same hole as previously cut for the original Sonance iPort product Yes provided the hole cut for the original model iPort was not cut larger than the template it came with What are the reasons for having separate audio and video wallplates This provides an installer an option of mounting the audio wallplate at th...

Страница 7: ... audio and or video wall plates Cat5 Cat5E or Cat6 can be used to make the connection between the iPort IW and the associated wallplates any eight conductor cable that works with an RJ 45 connector How far can I run the connecting Cat5 wire before needing to add a supplemental power supply Runs up to 250 feet can be made and then either a supplemental power supply would be needed at the iPort loca...

Страница 8: ...functionality of iPort IW FS 3 4 and 5 The IW FS2 only allows IR control through the IR receiver located on the front of the unit The IW FS 3 4 and 5 allow IR control through both the IR receiver located on the front and through a second 3 5mm IR input located on the audio wallplate or Advanced Connection Box If you have an IW FS 2 and would like to add the second 3 5mm IR input this can be achiev...

Страница 9: ... and will read OK to Disconnect in this mode you will not be able to control the iPod from the iPod click wheel and will only accept a limited number of IR codes i e Play Pause Next and Previous All control is now allowed only through the control system The video output of the iPod is also turned off when controlling the iPod via RS 232 What is iPod metadata Metadata is information that is viewed ...

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