iPort FS-1, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual ver FS FS 1 FS 2 FS 3 FS 4 FS 5 ...

Page 2: ...he transfer of content from the computer to the iPod Before installing and using the iPort please read and follow all of the instructions in this guide carefully iPort System Components and Capabilities This manual covers five iPort free standing systems FS 1 FS 5 Each system has different capabilities and includes different components Except where noted connections and installation are the same f...

Page 3: ...uttons and IR control capability 1 iPort Basic Connection Box 1 6 5 foot 2 Meter Double Cable 1 15V DC Regulated Power Supply FS 3 System Capabilities All FS 2 capabilities PLUS Delivers long distance balanced audio from iPod up to 500 feet Allows extensive long distance IR control of iPod functions requires compatible 3rd party controller FS 3 System Box Contents 1 iPort Dock with Multi Function ...

Page 4: ...lplate 1 6 5 foot 2 Meter Double Cable 1 RS 232 Cable RJ 11 to DB 9 connections 1 15V DC Regulated Power Supply FS 5 System Capabilities All FS 4 capabilities PLUS Delivers long distance balanced video from iPod photo players FS 5 System Box Contents 1 iPort Dock with Multi Function Buttons and IR control capability 1 Advanced Connection Box with RS 232 capability 1 iPort Balanced Audio Sender Wal...

Page 5: ...wing The iPort is not waterproof nor is it water resistant Do not use the iPort outside or in a humid or wet environment Direct sunlight can interfere with IR operation Avoid placing the iPort dock in locations that are in direct sunlight a portion of the day The different iPort FS systems have different maximum distances the Connection Boxes can be located from the connected audio and video equip...

Page 6: ... to the Variable position pressing the left button lowers the volume pressing the right button raises the volume When the Volume Control Switch is in the Fixed position pressing the left button changes the iPod stream to the previous track pressing the right button changes the iPod stream to the next track Multi Pin Connector Connects the iPort dock to the Connection Box and to a computer using th...

Page 7: ... compatible IR control system Audio Connector RJ 45 jack connects to the iPort Audio Sender Wallplate via Cat5 cable Multi Pin Connector Connects to the iPort Dock using the supplied Double Cable Video Connector RJ 45 jack connects to the iPort Video Sender Wallplate via Cat5 cable RS 232 Connector RJ 11 jack connects to a compatible RS 232 control system Do not use if connecting control systems t...

Page 8: ...near a source of AC power 2 Connect the iPort system to the audio and video components as shown in Figure 5 Connect the supplied Double Cable to the iPort Dock the Basic Connection Box and the com puter s USB port Use a stereo RCA audio cable to connect the Connection Box to a source input on the local zone audio system Use a composite video and or S Video cable to connect the Connection Box to an...

Page 9: ...em Basic Connection Box 15V DC Power Supply iPort FS 1 FS 2 Dock Front Rear Video Line Out To iPort Power Audio To Wall Outlet To Powered Speaker System To USB Port S Video Cable Composite Video Cable Stereo Audio Cable Double Cable Figure 5 iPort FS 1 and FS 2 System Connections ...

Page 10: ...r 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 The Advanced Connection Box can be placed on a table or attached to a wall See Attaching The Advanced Connection Box To a Wall on page 19 for details 2a Run a length of Cat5 cable through the wall between the two Aud...

Page 11: ...e T568A Straight Through Standard with cables wired identically at both ends To prepare Cat5 RJ 45 cables for iPort installations 1 Pull the Cat5 wire through the wall between the desired locations 2 Use a stripper or knife to strip about 1 of the cable jacket off each end of the wire Be careful not to nick any of the individual wires 3 Untwist the wire pairs and spread them flat Arrange them as s...

Page 12: ...tep 13 and Figure 10 If this is not possible you can use a wall outlet in the Audio Equipment Room as shown in Figure 8 Do NOT plug the power supply into a wall outlet at this time If you are connecting the power supply to the Balanced Audio Receiver Wallplate and it is located more than 250 feet from the Balanced Audio Sender Wallplate You will need to run a length of 16 2 speaker wire through th...

Page 13: ...13 iPor t ver FS Instruction Manual Figure 8 iPort FS 3 FS 5 Audio Wallplate Connections ...

Page 14: ... to the iPort On Desk System connect them direct ly to the their respective jacks on the Advanced Connection Box as shown in Figure 10 Note Do not connect the control systems to the Advanced Connection Box if you ve already connected them to the Balanced Audio Receiver Wallplate as shown in Figure 8 13 For FS 5 systems connect the Video Receiver Wallplate to the video monitor as shown in Figure 9 ...

Page 15: ... To Audio WP To Video WP RS 232 iPort Video Sender Wallplate FS 5 only To Wall Outlet Mono Mini Plug From Local IR Control System To Local RS 232 Control System To RJ 45 Jack To RJ 45 Jack To USB Port Double Cable RJ 11 Cat5 Cable RJ 45 Cat5 Cables Not normally used See instructions Not normally used See instructions Figure 10 iPort FS 3 FS 5 System Connections ...

Page 16: ...until you feel the disc lock into place see Figure 11 When these larger models are docked in the iPod well the spring loaded clamps will rotate out of the way Docking and Undocking an iPod in the iPort Docking After adjusting the iPort for the particular iPod model see above gently slide the iPod down into the iPort Dock as shown in Figure 12 Do not force the iPod down into the well or you may dam...

Page 17: ...des for universal remotes can be downloaded from www iportmusic com At press time supported formats are RTI Phillips Pronto style and Universal Electronics UEI Check www iportmusic com for the most up to date information FS 1 systems From the iPod front panel FS 2 systems From the iPod front panel By an optional iPort Standard or EX remote FS 3 systems From the iPod front panel By an optional iPor...

Page 18: ...Stop The iPort will respond to the LED Brightness Adjust IR control codes In FS 5 systems iPod photo features cannot be controlled in the RS 232 control mode the iPod must be taken out of the RS 232 control mode The photo features can then be controlled from the iPod s front panel controls The iPod must be put back into the RS 232 control mode to control other functions When the RS 232 control mod...

Page 19: ...nnection Box top cover 3 Attach the box to the wall by driving two drywall screws through the posts Note Do not over tighten the screws 4 Replace the top cover Two top covers are supplied Use the one that places the iPort logo right side up Specifications Maximum signal input 1 5V RMS Power supply 15V DC regulated Insert Drywall Screws Here Remove Top Cover Figure 15 Attaching the Advanced Connect...

Page 20: ... a Return Authorization Number IMPORTANT YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR iPort 3 If you re directed to return the unit to iPort for repair pack the unit in its original shipping carton If needed you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge Note it is best if you place the box into an additional outer overcarton before shipment to minimize a chance of theft in sh...

Page 21: ...age to the unit was caused by accident abuse or misuse 2 The unit was opened modified or repaired by unauthorized personnel or 3 The unit was not used as outlined in the operating instructions EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise The warranty is limited to iPort...

Page 22: ...gged into the iPort dock and the other end is plugged into the multi pin connector on the included Connection Box 4 If using an FS 1 insure that the switch on the bottom of the unit that adjusts the brightness of the status indicator is completely in the bright or dim position Status Indicator iPort logo jewel status indica tor turns off immediately after docking an iPod 1 Check to see if iPod is ...

Page 23: ...ond to IR commands when in 2 way mode 1 When two way mode is active the iPod will only respond to the following IR control codes Play Pause Next Track Previous Track Stop Video No photos are displayed onto the video monitor although the iPod shows it is playing a slideshow 1 Insure that the video output connection from the wallplate to the video monitor is secure 2 Insure that the iPod is fully se...

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