Get Index Playing Song Title
Get Indexed Playing Song Artist Name
Get Play Status
Get Current Playing Song Index
Get Numbered Categorized DB Records (Song)
Retrieve Categorized DB Record
Request iPod Name
Reset DB Selection
Select DB Record
Enter Remote UI Mode
Exit Remote UI Mode
Request Remote UI Mode
LED On/Off Docked (OFF)
LED On/Off Docked (ON)
LED On/Off Undocked (OFF)
LED On/Off Undocked (ON)
LED Brightness Docked (DIM)
LED Brightness Docked (MID)
LED Brightness Docked (BRIGHT)
LED Brightness Undocked (DIM)
LED Brightness Undocked (MID)
LED Brightness Undocked (BRIGHT)
Retrieve Firmware for Wall plate
Retrieve Mainboard firmware
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)?
When controlling an iPod via RS-232 the display will show the iPort logo 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 on the iPod’s display window. This includes song name,
artist, genre, etc.
Does the iPod metadata come out of the iPort from the RJ-45 video connector?
The metadata is only outputted through the use of the RS-232 port. The video connection only
outputs photo or video content.
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?
Through the RS-232 port on the audio wallplate. This is connected to the serial port of the
control system being used. An IW-4 or FS-4 or higher is needed to utilize this feature.
iPort FAQ
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5/24/06
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