Sonance iPort Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
The Sonance iPort™ In-Wall Docking System allows an Apple iPod® to
become part of a whole-home audio system, and/or to be used as a source
in a variety of local audio systems. The video output allows photos and
slide shows stored on iPod Photo players to be displayed on TVs and
monitors anywhere in a home entertainment system. The iPort’s built-in
IR emitters allow users to operate the iPod via IR controllers (an optional
3rd-party IR receiver is required); the iPod can also be operated directly
from its own controls. The iPort supplies DC power to the iPod and
recharges it while it is docked.
Before using the iPort Docking System please read and follow all of the
instructions in this guide carefully.
BOX CONTENTS
The Sonance iPort Docking System box should contain the following items:
iPort REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
The Sonance iPort can supply balanced audio via the 8-pin connector,
unbalanced audio via the stereo mini audio output in the base, composite
video from the video mini video output in the base (for pictures and slide
shows stored on iPod Photo players), and has a 5-pin connector that serves
as an in-out loop for an optional low-level volume control (part#s 92126;
92127). See Figure 1 for an explanation of all the iPort’s connections.
INSTALLING THE iPort BASE CRADLE
The iPort can accommodate the 40GB Click Wheel iPod, 20GB Click
Wheel iPod iPod Photo and the iPod Mini. Each model requires a different base cradle and back plate, all of which are included with the iPort.
(The iPod Photo uses the 40GB iPod base cradle and back plate.)
Since the back plate covers the chassis mounting screws it won’t be
installed until after the iPort chassis has been mounted into a wall.
Before making connections and mounting the iPort into a wall,install the
appropriate base cradle (see Figure 2):
1. Find the base cradle for the model of iPod that will be used with the
iPort. The model designations (‘40GB’, ‘20GB’, ‘Mini’) are molded-into
the underside of each cradle.
2. Insert the base cradle into the iPort chassis with the rectangular cutout
centered over the multi-pin connector in the chassis base.
3. Tilt the cradle forward slightly and fit it down on the chassis base
by inserting 3 rectangular pegs on the front of the cradle into the
corresponding holes on the chassis.
4. Press on the cradle’s rear panel so the 2 rear rectangular pegs snap into place.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONANCE iPort™
IN-WALL DOCKING SYSTEM for iPod™
• One (1) Sonance iPort In-Wall
Docking System (ver G1B)
• One (1) Cradle for 40GB Click
Wheel iPod and iPod Photo.
• One (1) Back plate for 40GB click
Wheel iPod and iPod Photo.
• One (1) Cradle for 20GB Click
Wheel iPod.
• One (1) Back plate for 20GB Click
Wheel iPod.
• One (1) Cradle for iPod Mini.
• One (1) Back plate for iPod Mini.
• One (1) iPort Wallplate.
• One (1) Stereo Audio cable
(3.5mm mini jacks).
• One (1) IEEE 1394 to DC adapter
cable.
• One (1) 15V DC regulated power
supply.
• One (1) Instruction manual.
• One (1) Mounting template.
Figure 2:
Installing the
Base Cradle
V
Figure 1:
iPort
Connections
8-Pin Connector: Sends balanced left
& right channel audio to the iPort
Wallplate (the Wallplate unbalances
the audio before output); Receives
IR control signals and DC power
from the iPort Wallplate.
5-Pin Connector: Sends and receives
900mV unbalanced left & right
channel audio to and from a Line
Level Volume Control (part#s 92126;
92127).
Volume Control IN/OUT Switch: Routes
the audio signal through the 5-pin
connector. (Left = Volume Control
OFF; Right = Volume Control ON.)
Audio Input: Stereo mini jack receives
unbalanced audio from the iPort
Base Audio Output.
IEEE1394 Connector: Sends DC power
to the iPort base via the IEEE 1394 >
DC adapter cable.
Audio Output: Stereo mini jack
outputs 900mV unbalanced left &
right channel audio directly from
the iPod.
Video Output: 3.5mm mono mini jack
supplies composite video from iPod
Photo players.
DC Connector: Receives DC power via
the IEEE 1394 > DC adapter cable.
1
ver. G1B
8-Pin
Connector
5-Pin
Connector
olume Control
IN/OUT Switch
Audio Input
PATENT PENDING
IEEE1394
Connector
Audio Output
Video Output
DC Connector
2
ver. G1B
To and from
8-Pin
Connector
iPort
To and
from
8-pin
connector
From
Video
connector
From DC
Power
Supply
Audio Cable
From IR
Output
IR,
DC Power,
Balanced
L/R Audio
(see Wiring Guide)
Distributed
Audio/Video
System
Male 3.5mm >
Female RCA
Adapter
To
Rear of
901226
RCA
Connector
Composite
Video
Cable
2-Gang Box:
Left: Sonance 1-Hole
Wallplate w/901226
RCA Connector
Right: iPort Wallplate
iPort
CD1
CD2
VCR
DVD
SATELLITE
RJ59U
Cable
(see
Illustration 5
)
Figure 4:
Long-Distance
Multi-Zone
iPort System
Block Diagram
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONANCE iPort™
IN-WALL DOCKING SYSTEM
iPort SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
The Sonance iPort can be used
where it is located some
distance away from the audio
equipment (such as in a multizone system) with IR control,
or in a local-zone system
where the audio equipment is
located close to the iPort and
the iPod is controlled only
from its front panel.
Figure 3 is a block diagram
showing the iPort signal flow in
a typical local audio system.
Figure 4 is a block diagram
showing the iPort signal flow
in a typical long-distance
(multi-zone) system.
iPort
Optional
Line-Level
Volume Control
(part# 92126)
Local Zone
Amplifier
To
Line Inputs
From
Speaker
Outputs
From
DC Power
Supply
DC Power &
Balanced Audio
(To and from
8-pin connectors)
Unbalanced
Audio
(To and from
5-pin
connectors)
From
Video
connector
Male 3.5mm >
Female RCA
Adapter
To
Rear of
901226
RCA
Connector
Composite
Video Cable
2-Gang Box:
Left: Sonance 1-Hole
Wallplate w/901226
RCA Connector
Right: iPort Wallplate
RJ59U
Cable
(see
Illustration 5
)
Audio
Cables
Figure 3:
Local iPort System
Block Diagram
SELECTING AN INSTALLATION LOCATION FOR THE iPort
The iPort is designed for installation and use in normal interior
environments. When selecting an installation location for the iPort, please
consider the following:
• The iPort is not waterproof, nor is it water-resistant. Do not install the
iPort outside, or in a humid or wet environment.
• The iPort cutout is 4
1
/
8” (105mm) wide x 5
7
/
8” (150mm) high. There also
must be at least 3” (76mm) depth within the wall cavity for the iPort and
its connections.
• The iPort has angled screw mounting holes on both sides that allow it to
be installed up against a stud. (See Installing The iPort In A Wall, on page 7.)
• Direct sunlight can interfere with IR operation. Avoid installation
locations that are in direct sunlight a portion of the day. (See IR Control
In An iPort System, on page 8.)
iPort VIDEO CONNECTIONS FOR iPod PHOTO PLAYERS
The iPort allows photos and slide shows stored on iPod Photo players to
be displayed on TVs and monitors anywhere in the home. The Video
Output on the iPort base passes the iPod’s standard composite video
signal (both NTSC and PAL format) through a 3.5mm mini connection.
Note: The iPort video output is only active when the iPod is in Slide Show mode.
The iPort video signal should be routed to a wallplate located in the room
with the video display or video distribution amplifier. We recommend
fitting a single RCA connector (Sonance part# 901226) in a 1-hole
wallplate (Sonance part#s 901229 – 901233) and installing this wallplate
into a 2-gang box along with the iPort wallplate.
Important: Do NOT install the video termination wallplate in the same electrical
box as AC house wiring, a light switch or any other high-voltage device or control. The wallplate can share gang boxes with other controls such as A/B speaker
switches, infrared receivers and volume controls, if these other devices are rated
as Class 2 devices according to the National Electrical Code.
1. Prepare a video cable of the appropriate length using RG59U cable with
copper braid shielding (DO NOT use conventional CATV cable with
aluminum shielding):
a. Solder one end of the cable to a male RCA connector.
b. Run the cable from the iPort location through the wall to the RCA
wallplate location.
c. Solder the other end of the cable to the RCA wallplate (see above).
Note: To maintain proper video quality, we recommend that the RG59U video
cable be no longer than 100 feet.
2. Connect the end of the video cable with the male RCA connector to the
iPort Video Output (use a male 3.5mm mini > female RCA adapter, not
included).
3. Use a composite video cable to connect the RCA wallplate to the video
equipment.
See Figure 5,below.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONANCE iPort™
IN-WALL DOCKING SYSTEM
ver. G1B
iPort
Wallplate
w/901226
RCA Connector
PATENT PENDING
Solder to
Rear of
901226
Female RCA
Connector
To Video Display or
Video Distribution
System
Bare
Wire
Composite
Video Cable
RG59U
Cable
(100 feet max.)
Male
RCA
Connector
(soldered
connection)
To
Video
Out
Male 3.5mm >
Female RCA
Adapter
Figure 5:
iPort Video Connections
for iPod Photo Players
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