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2

To and from

8-Pin Connector

iPort

To and

from

8-pin

connector

iPort

Wallplate

From DC

Power

Supply

Audio Cable

From IR

Output

IR,

DC Power,

Balanced

L/R Audio

(see Wiring Guide)

Distributed

Audio System

iPort

CD1
CD2

VCR
DVD

SATELLITE

Figure 4:

Long-Distance 

Multi-Zone iPort System

Block Diagram

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iPort

Low-Level

Volume Control

(optional)

Local Zone 

Amplifier

Audio

Cables

To

Line Inputs

From

Speaker

Outputs

iPort

Wallplate

From

DC Power

Supply

DC Power & 

Balanced Audio 

(To and from

8-pin connectors)

Unbalanced Audio 

(To and from

5-pin connectors)

Figure 3:

Local iPort System

Block Diagram

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.

Summary of Contents for iPort

Page 1: ... 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 Note Be careful not to damage the multi pin connector in the iPort base iPort SYSTEM CONNECTIONS The Sonance iPort can be used where it is located some distance away from the audio equipment such as in a multi zone system with IR control or in a local zone system wh...

Page 2: ...A N C E i P o r t I N W A L L D O C K I N G S Y S T E M iPort Low Level Volume Control optional Local Zone Amplifier Audio Cables To Line Inputs From Speaker Outputs iPort Wallplate From DC Power Supply DC Power Balanced Audio To and from 8 pin connectors Unbalanced Audio To and from 5 pin connectors Figure 3 Local iPort System Block Diagram Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the iPort signal flo...

Page 3: ... shielded wire such as Sonance part 91874 colors listed below to connect the volume control to the iPort 5 pin connector block in the following configuration Pin 1 is the left most pin on the iPort Pin 1 is the bottom pin on the volume control Pin 1 Black R ch line level audio from volume control to iPort Pin 2 White L ch line level audio from volume control to iPort Pin 3 Bare Wire Ground Pin 4 R...

Page 4: ... 91874 for L L R and R Use 16 2 speaker cable for IR and IR I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L S O N A N C E i P o r t I N W A L L D O C K I N G S Y S T E M 4 Shielded Audio Wire Sonance part 91874 Maximum Length 250 ft CAT5 Cable or 22 4 Control Wire Maximum Length 250 ft Pins 7 8 GND 15V DC Pins 7 8 GND 15V DC Pins 1 2 IR IR Pins1 2 IR IR Pins 3 6 L L R R Pins 3 6 L L R R iPort 8 Pin Connector Bl...

Page 5: ...evel audio Pin 7 Brown White Ground Pin 8 Brown 15V DC 5 Connect the cable that was run through the walls to the iPort Wallplate s 8 pin connector block in the above configuration Pin 1 is the top most pin See Wiring Guide on page 4 for details 6 Install the iPort Wallplate in a single gang electrical box in the room where the audio equipment is located Important Do NOT install the iPort Wallplate...

Page 6: ... RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the iPort When you notice resistance on the four screws the iPort has been clamped successfully Important Always use low torque settings NEVER over tighten 9 If there are wall studs up against either side of the iPort that prevent the RotoLock clamps from operating secure the iPort by driving 1 6 drywall screws not provide...

Page 7: ...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 shipment Please include a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package 4 Contact United Parcel Service Federal Express or RPS to arrange pre paid not collect shipping Do not use the U S Mail Service IMPORTANT FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE ...

Page 8: ...cal Support 800 582 0772 w w w s o n a n c e c o m 33 3504 11 04 2004 Sonance All rights reserved Sonance Sonance iPort OptiLinQ and RotoLock are trademarks of Sonance Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc naviPOD is a trademark of Ten Ventures Inc All specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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