Iport FS-21 User Manual

Instruction Manual

FS-21
FS-22

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iPort FS-21 and FS-22

Instruction Manual

Introduction

The iPort®FS-21 and FS-22 are free-standing docking systems
that allow an Apple iPod®or iPhone®to become part of a
whole-home audio system, and/or be used as a source in a
variety of local audio systems. You can place the iPort dock on
a desk, table, or other convenient location — allowing quick
and easy docking of an iPod — and connect it to both your
audio/video system and your computer. By pressing a single button on the iPort, you can change the
iPod from the streaming (listening) mode to the music transfer mode, letting you
transfer content from your computer to the iPod.

Before installing and using the iPort, please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual carefully.

iPort System Components and Capabilities

This manual covers the FS-21 and FS-22 iPort free-standing systems. The systems have different
capabilities and include different components. Except where noted, the connections and installation
are the same for both systems.

FS-21 System Capabilities:

• Delivers unbalanced audio from the iPod

• Delivers unbalanced component video,
composite video, or S-Video from the iPod

• Allows the iPod to be line-of-sight
IR-controlled and remotely IR-controlled
(remote IR control requires a compatible
3rd-party controller)

• Allows the iPod’s own volume control to
control the iPort system volume

• Connects to a computer, allowing the iPod to
be updated via iTunes while it is docked*

• Charges the iPod (via the 12V power supply)
while it is docked

FS-21 System Box Contents:

(1) iPort Dock with black color plate

(1) Audio Cable (3.5mm stereo to 2-RCA,

2 meters)

(1) Component Video Cable (3.5mm 4-pin to

3-RCA, 2 meters)

(1) 12V DC Regulated Global Power Supply with

USA plug

*Requires USB 2.0 cable, not included

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iPod Models Supported

The iPort FS-21 and FS-22 can be used with the following iPod/iPhone products via the Dock
Adapters included with each:

• iPod classic models (4th generation – 6th generation)

• iPod touch models

• iPod nano models

• iPhone models

Except where noted, the instructions in this manual apply to all of the above products.

FS-22 System Capabilities:

• Delivers unbalanced audio from the iPod
(3.5mm stereo connection)

• Delivers unbalanced component video,
composite video, or S-Video from the iPod

• Allows extensive long-distance extended
control of iPod functions with 2-way communi­cation (requires compatible 3rd-party controller)

• Allows iPort firmware upgrades (requires
optional firmware update cable)

• Allows the iPod to be line-of-sight IR-controlled
and remotely IR-controlled (remote IR control
requires a compatible 3rd-party controller)

• Allows the iPod’s own volume control to
control the iPort system volume

• Connects to a computer, allowing the iPod to be
updated via iTunes while it is docked*

• Charges the iPod (via the 12V power supply)
while it is docked

• Selectable default iPod control mode: General
(normal) or Extended (RS-232). See page 10.

FS-22 Box Contents:

(1) iPort Dock with black color plate

(1) Audio Cable (3.5mm stereo to 2-RCA,

2 meters)

(1) Component Video Cable (3.5mm 4-pin to

3-RCA, 2 meters)

(1) RS-232 Extended Control Cable (RJ11 to

female DB9, 2 meters)

(1) 12V DC Regulated Global Power Supply with

USA plug

*Requires USB 2.0 cable, not included

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Selecting a Location for the iPort Dock

The iPort FS-21 and FS-22 are designed for use in normal interior environments. When selecting a
location for the system, please consider the following:

• Do not use the iPort outside or in a humid or wet environment. The iPort is not waterproof, nor is
it water-resistant.

• Avoid placing the iPort dock in direct sunlight as it can interfere with IR operation.

iPort Connections and Controls

STATUS INDICATOR: Whenever an iPod is docked, the Status Indicator glows

white

and iPort enters the

Music Stream (listening) mode.

FUNCTION SELECTOR: Pressing the Function Selector switches the iPort to the Data Transfer mode and
the Status Indicator glows

red

. Data can then be transferred from the computer to the iPod. To switch
back to the Music Stream mode, eject the iPod from your computer via iTunes. (The iPort will not switch
back to the listening mode while data is being transferred from the computer to the iPod.) iPhone and
iPod touch models with firmware older than version 2.0 need to be undocked and re-docked to go back
into the listening mode.

Note: The iPort does not output audio or video while in the Data Transfer mode.

Power

Connector

IR

Control

Input

RS-232

Control Input

(FS-22 onl

y

)

USB 2.0

Connector

Video

Selector

Video

Output

Audio

Output

Function Selector/
IR Receiver

Status Indicator

(under clear cover)

Figure 1: iPort Controls and Connections

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IR RECEIVER: Receives line-of-sight IR signals from an iPort or iPod remote control (available separately).

POWER CONNECTOR: Connects to the included 12V DC power supply.

IR CONTROL INPUT: 3.5mm mono mini jack connects to a compatible IR control system.

RS-232 CONTROL INPUT (FS-22 ONLY): RJ11 jack connects to a compatible RS-232 control system.

USB 2.0 CONNECTOR: Connects to a computer’s USB port via a USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 cables will not

work).

VIDEO OUTPUT: 3.5mm mini jack connects to a video monitor. The Video Output can send either a
component video, composite video, or S-Video signal, depending on what type of cable is plugged­into it and the setting of the Video Selector Switch (see below).

VIDEO SELECTOR: When the selector switch is in the DOWN position the Video Output sends compo­nent video via the included Component Video Cable. When the selector switch is in the UP position
the Video Output sends composite
and S-Video via a combination
Composite/S-Video Cable (part #70120,
not included).

AUDIO OUTPUT: 3.5mm Stereo mini jack
connects to an audio system via the
included Audio Cable.

There is a switch on the underside of the
iPort (see

Figure 2

) that sets the Audio

Output to either

Fixed

or

Variable

:

VARIABLE = The iPort system volume is
controlled via the iPod’s volume control.

FIXED = The iPod’s volume control
does not control the iPort system volume
(recommended in systems where the iPort
is being controlled via IR or RS-232).

Fixed

Variable

Front of
iPort

Fixed/Variable

Switch

Figure 2: Fixed/Variable Audio Switch

iPort FS-21 and FS-22

Instruction Manual

iPort FS-21 and FS-22 System Connections

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Audio
System

iPort Dock

– OR –

Video
Monitor

Computer

To
Control System
RS-232 Output

(iPort FS-22 only)

To

USB Port

To L/R
Audio Inputs

To

Control System

IR Output

RS-232 C

ONTROL CABLE

(

INCLUDED WITH IPORT

FS-22)

M

ONO

3.5MM

CABLE

(

NOT INCLUDED

)

A

UDIO CABLE (INCLUDED

)

USB 2.0

CABLE

(

NOT INCLUDED

)

C

OMPONENT

V

IDEO CABLE

(

INCLUDED

)

C

OMBINATION

S-V

IDEO

/ C

OMPOSITE VIDEO

CABLE

(

NOT INCLUDED

)

12V

Power

Supply

To

Wall

Outlet

To Component Video
Input

To S-Video Input

To Composite

Video Input

Figure 3: iPort FS-21 and FS-22 System Connections

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The iPort FS-21 and FS-22 systems’ unbalanced audio and video outputs are designed for use in a
local-zone system where the audio/video equipment is located less than 25 feet from the iPort.
For longer distances, use the iPort Balanced Audio Kit (part #70122, not included) and Balanced
Video Kit (part #70123, not included). The Balanced Audio Kit allows the iPort to connect to audio
equipment located up to 500 feet away; the Balanced Video Kit allows the iPort to connect to video
equipment located up to 250 feet away. For more information about connecting the iPort to a long­distance audio/video system, see the instruction manuals included with the Balanced Audio and
Balanced Video kits.

Connecting the iPort to a Local-Zone Audio/Video System

Connect the iPort dock to the computer and audio/video components as shown in

Figure 3

:

1. Connect the included Audio Cable to the iPort’s Audio Output and to a source input on the
audio system.

2. Connect the iPort’s Video Output to an input on the video monitor:

• If the video monitor has a component video input, set the iPort’s Video Selector switch in the DOWN

position (see

Video Selector

, on page 5), and connect the included Component Video Cable.

• If the video monitor does not have a component video input, set the iPort’s Video Selector

switch in the UP position (see

Video Selector

, on page 5) and use the available combination
Composite/S-Video cable (part #70120, not included). If the video monitor has an S-Video
input, connect the cable’s S-Video plug. If the monitor has a composite video input, connect
the cable’s RCA plug.

3. Use a USB 2.0 cable (not included) to connect the iPort’s USB 2.0 connector to the USB port of the
computer containing the iTunes application.

4. Connect a mono 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable (not included) to the iPort’s IR Control Input and to the
IR control output of a compatible 3rd-party IR control system.

5. (IPORT FS-22 ONLY): Connect the included RS-232 Extended Control Cable to the iPort’s RS-232
Control Input and to the RS-232 control output of a compatible 3rd-party RS-232 control system.

Note: For complete information about RS-232 programming and operation go to
www.iportmusic.com.

6. Plug the included 12V DC power supply into the iPort’s Power Connector.

After confirming that all cables are connected correctly, plug the power supply into a wall outlet.

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Docking and Undocking an iPod

Docking

Insert the dock adapter that was included with your iPod all the way into the iPort well
(see

Figure 4

). Once inserted, the dock adapter can remain in the well.

To dock the iPod, gently slide it down into the iPort well, as shown in

Figure 5

. Do not force the iPod

down into the well as you may damage the multi-pin connector in the iPort base.

Undocking

Undock the iPod only when the iPort Status Indicator is

white

, indicating that the iPort is in the Music

Stream (listening) mode. To undock the iPod while the Status Indicator is

red

(iPort is in the Data

Transfer mode), you should eject the iPod from the computer via iTunes. See

Status Indicator

and

Function Selector

on page 4, for more information.

If you undock the iPod while the Status Indicator is red, Apple computers and PC computers
running Windows (other than Windows XP) will display an error message. (Windows XP permits ‘hot’
connection/disconnection via USB.) When you re-dock the iPod, there will be a slight delay before
you can use it while the iPort software re-synchronizes with the iPod. See

Status Indicator

and

Function Selector

on page 4 for more information.

Figure 4: Inserting the iPod Dock

Adapter

Figure 5: Inserting the iPod

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Controlling the iPod in iPort FS-21 and FS-22 Systems

iPort FS-21 Systems:

• From the iPod front panel.

• By an optional iPort remote (part #70030 — black; part #70032 — white) or iPod remote.

• By IR commands from a compatible IR control system.

iPort FS-22 Systems:

• From the iPod front panel (the

General

control mode).

• By an optional iPort remote (part #70030 — black; part #70032 — white) or iPod remote.

• By IR commands from a compatible IR control system.

• By RS-232 commands from a compatible control system (the

Extended

control mode). Two-way
communication from the iPod including iPod metadata — non-program information such as song
titles — is available.

NOTE: The iPort FS-22 is set from the factory to default to the Extended control mode when­ever an iPod is docked. To change the default control mode to the General control mode,
see page 10.

IR Control Notes

• iPort IR codes for universal remotes can be downloaded from

www.iportmusic.com

.
At press time supported formats are: RTI, Phillips Pronto style, Logitech/Harmony, and Universal
Electronics (UEI). Check

www.iportmusic.com

for the most up-to-date information.

• Third-generation iPod models only respond to the following IR commands:

Play/Pause, Next Track,

and

Previous Track.

For iPort IR remote control commands, please see the instruction manual accompanying the remote.

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Extended (RS-232) Control Notes (FS-22 only)

All iPort FS-22s come from the factory set to default to the

Extended

control mode whenever an
iPod is docked. Once an iPod is docked, it can be changed to the General control mode and back
to the Extended control mode via commands from the RS-232 controller. To change the default
control mode to the

General

control mode:

1. Unplug the iPort 12V power supply from the back of the iPort dock.

2. Remove the iPod dock adapter from the iPod well and then remove the iPort’s top cover.

3. Locate the iPod

Control Mode
Jumper on the iPort
circuit board, as
shown at the bot­tom of

Figure 6

.
The jumper is set in
the Extended posi­tion, as shown at
the top left of

Figure 6

.

4. Remove the jumper
and replace it in the
General position, as
shown at the top
right of

Figure 6

.

5. Replace the iPort’s
top cover and iPod
dock adapter, then
plug the iPort 12V
power supply back
into the iPort dock.

E226252

8MX–01

94V–0

RS232

R92

R93

J11

+3.3V

_1

_1

RS232

J11

_1

_1

RS232

J11

_1

_1

iPod Control

Mode Jumper

Multi-Pin
Connector

Exten
ded

(RS-232)

Control Mode

General (Normal)

Control Mode

iPort Well

Front of iPort

Jumper

Figure 6: Changing the Default iPod Control Mode

iPort FS-21 and FS-22

Extended Control Notes (continued)

• When the iPod is in the General control mode it will still respond to an RS-232 command to place

it into the Extended control mode.

• When the iPod is set to the Extended control

mode, its screen will appear as in

Figure 7

, left.
When the iPod is set to the General control
mode, its screen will appear as in

Figure 7

,

right.

• When the Extended control mode is active, the
iPod’s front-panel controls will not operate (the
iPod interface is disabled).

• When the Extended control mode is active, the
iPod will only respond to the following IR control codes:

Play/Pause, Next Track, Previous Track,

and

Stop

. The iPort dock will also respond to the iPort remote’s

LED Brightness Adjust

IR control

codes.

• iPhone and iPod touch with firmware older than version 2.0 do not support video in the Extended
control mode. The iPhone or iPod touch must be taken out of the Extended control mode and
controlled from its front panel. To resume RS-232 control, the iPod must be put back into the
Extended control mode via RS-232.

• iPod photo features cannot be controlled in the Extended control mode — the iPod must be put
into the General control mode. The photo features can then be controlled from the iPod’s front
panel controls. To resume RS-232 control, the iPod must be put back into the Extended control
mode via RS-232.

• When the Extended control mode is active and if the iPod is placed in the iPort dock while in the

Play

mode, it will automatically enter the

Pause

mode. The installer or programmer can set the

RS-232 control system to automatically send a

Play

command to return the iPod to the last

playing song when it is inserted in the dock.

For RS-232 commands and programming information, please go to

www.iportmusic.com

.

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Extended Control

Screen

General Control

Screen

Figure 7: iPod Control Screens

iPort FS-21 and FS-22

iPhone Control Notes

You can play music and video content stored in an iPhone through the iPort system just as you would
play content stored in an iPod. Although you can still use the iPhone’s telephone functions while it is
docked in the iPort, they do not function through the iPort itself.

• You cannot control the iPhone’s telephone or Internet
functions via IR while it is docked in the iPort.

• The sound of iPhone telephone calls will not be heard
through the iPort system.

NOTE: Although you will hear the iPhone’s telephone
ringtone through the iPort system, the phone call’s audio
will not be heard through the iPort system.

When you place the iPhone into the iPort dock, the iPhone
screen will display the message shown in

Figure 8

.

• If you select YES, the iPhone will enter “Airplane Mode” and
will not receive telephone calls while it is docked in the iPort.

• If you select NO (or make no selection), the iPhone will still
receive phone calls while docked in the iPort.

Adjusting the iPort Status Indicator Brightness

Both the white (Music Stream) and red (Data Transfer) indicators can be set to one of 3 illumination
levels:

BRIGHT, MEDIUM, and DIM

. The white (Music Stream) indicator can also be set to

OFF

.

These settings can be changed via RS-232 commands or by an optional iPort remote.

Specifications

Power supply output: 12V DC, 1 Amp

Power supply input: 110 ~ 240 VAC 50 ~ 60Hz, 0.45 Amps

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This accessory is not made to

work with iPhone

Would you like to turn on Airplane

Mode to reduce audio interference

(you will not be able to make or

receive calls)?

Yes No

Figure 8: Message
displayed when docking
an iPhone in an iPort

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In Case of Difficulty

If your iPort does not seem to be working properly, before calling iPort or returning the unit to the
store, please read through the following section. You may be able to correct the problem yourself
with a minimum of inconvenience. If, after trying all of the applicable solutions, your iPort still seems
not to be working properly, call your dealer or call us at 888 45-IPORT.

continued on page 14

Section Problem Solution

Power iPort status indicator is not lit

when an iPod is docked into
an iPort.

1) Ensure that the power supply is plugged into an AC
power outlet and that the DC plug is securely plugged
into the power connector on the iPort dock

2) Ensure that the iPod is fully seated into the iPort.

Status Indicator

iPort status indicator turns off
immediately after docking an
iPod.

1) Check to see if iPod is starting up (Apple logo on iPod
display). The status indicator will illuminate once the
iPod has completed start up.

Status indicator flashes when
trying to activate data transfer
mode.

1) Ensure that the USB connector is securely connected to
the computer and to the iPort.

Status indicator remains RED
after being disconnected from
computer.

1) If using an iPod touch or iPhone, physically remove it
from the dock. After a few moments the iPod menu will
appear on its display. Re-dock to stream music.

2) Pressing and holding the iPort Function Selector for five
seconds will reset the iPort, changing the status indica­tor back to WHITE.

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In Case of Difficulty (continued)

Audio No audio is produced although

the iPod shows it is playing.

1) Ensure that the audio output connections from the
iPort to the amplifier are securely connected.

2) Ensure that the iPod is fully seated into the iPort.

RS-232 Cannot control the iPod in

2-way mode.

1) Ensure that the RJ-11 to DB-9 cable is securely connected
to both the iPort and to the control system being used.|

2) When the iPod is in Extended control mode, the iPod’s
front-panel controls will not operate (the iPod interface is
disabled).

iPod does not respond to IR
commands when in 2-way
mode.

1) When 2-way mode is active, the iPod will only respond to
the following IR control codes:

Play/Pause, Next Track,

Previous Track,

and

Stop

.

Video No video is displayed on the

video monitor although the
iPod shows it is playing
video.

1) Ensure that the video output connection from the
iPort to the video monitor is secure.

2) Ensure that the iPod is fully docked into the iPort.

3) Undock the iPod and re-dock it in the iPort.

Section Problem Solution

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iPort is a trademark of Dana Innovations. Apple, iPod, iTunes, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Due to continuous product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

For the latest iPort product information go to

www.iportmusic.com

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LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY

iPort warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this iPort-brand product (“Product”), when pur­chased from and installed by an authorized iPort Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective work­manship and materials in the initial installation for the period stated below. iPort will at its option and
expense during the warranty period, either repair the defect or replace the Product with a new or
remanufactured Product or a reasonable equivalent at no charge for parts, labor and return shipping.

EXCLUSIONS

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF, AND
EXCLUSIVE OF, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY IPORT. ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR USE, AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY
EXCLUDED. No one is authorized to make or modify any warranties on behalf of iPort.

The warranty stated above is the sole and exclusive remedy and iPort’s performance shall constitute
full and final satisfaction of all obligations, liabilities and claims with respect to the Product. IN ANY
EVENT, IPORT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, ECONOMIC,
PROPERTY, BODILY INJURY, OR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE PRODUCT,
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE.

This warranty statement gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations of
remedies, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply. If your state does not allow
disclaimer of implied warranties, the duration of such implied warranties is limited to the period of
iPort’s express warranty.

______________________________________________________________________________

Your Product Model and Description: iPort FS-21, FS-22

Warranty Period for this Product: One (1) year from the date on the original sales receipt, invoice or
other satisfactory proof of purchase.

continued on back cover

Additional limitations and Exclusions From Warranty Coverage: The warranty described above is
non-transferrable, and does not include damage to allied or associated equipment which may result
for any reason from use with this Product, and does not include Product failure caused by accident,
disaster, negligence, improper installation, misuse (e.g. overdriving the amplifier or speaker,
excessive heat or cold or humidity, outdoor installation), or from service or repair which has not been
authorized by iPort.

Obtaining Authorized Service: If you purchased your iPort from an iPort Dealer, you (1) must contact
your authorized iPort Dealer/Installer or call iPort Customer Service at [phone] within the
warranty period, (2) must obtain a return merchandise number (RMA), and (3) deliver the Product to
iPort shipping prepaid during the warranty period, together with the original sales receipt, invoice
or other satisfactory proof of purchase from your iPort Dealer. If you did not purchase from an iPort
dealer, you must contact your authorized seller within the warranty period and obtain instructions for
obtaining authorized service.

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