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iPort in-wall iPod docking station

Sonance iPort, click for larger image iPort connections wall plate, click for larger image

The iPort makes it easy for the entire family to use the Apple iPod™ to enjoy their digital music and digital photo collections throughout the entire home. The Sonance iPort provides quick docking and access to the iPod photo, iPod mini, iPod with Click Wheel, iPod touch and iPhone. The included iPort connections wallplate allows the iPort to connect to and play through practically any local or whole-home audio system. The DC power supply (also included) charges the iPod while it is docked in the iPort.

Connecting the iPort dock to amplifiers

The Sonance iPort has two settings; the first allows it to be used as a source (fixed line level) input to a multiroom audio system, or the Keene in-wall stereo amplifier for a single room solution. The second setting allows a variable line level output as a source into a local power amp such as the Russound R235LS power amp. When connecting to a power amp, the iPort is connected to an optional stereo line level volume control, eg QED WM21. For details of these installation and the wiring schematics, please refer to the PDF of the installation manual, which you can download from the bottom of this page, or call us for more information.

iPort variations

There are five versions of the in-wall iPort:

  • IW1 - Charges iPod when docked. Unbalanced audio and video outptu via RJ45 connectors, when docked. Unbalanced audio output wall plate included. Unbalanced video wall plate kit optional. Power supply inlcuded.
  • IW2 - As above with the addition of a built-in IR receiver. Remote control not included.
  • IW3 - As for IW2 with the addition of balanced audio. This allows the iPort to be located up to 150m away from the audio output wall plate.
  • IW4 - As for IW3 with the addition of a factory pre-mounted RS232 module for two way communication. This also allows display of the metadata on the control device, eg playlists track, artist, etc
  • IW5 - As for IW4 with the addition of a pre-loaded balanced video. Video video wall plate included. This allows the iPort to be up to 75m from the video display.
iPort with iPod in position, click for larger image iPort empty

Specification Sonance iPort

  • Features
    • Polished ABS construction compliments iPod styling
    • Designed for easy docking/undocking of iPod
    • Connects to supplied Wallplate with Cat5 cable via 8-pin connectors. NB: Requires US style single gang backbox
    • Built-in IR emitters (IW2 and above) -- can be used with IR receivers for extensive control of iPod (Play, Pause, Previous, Track/Fast-Rewind, Next Track/Fast-Forward, Mute, Next/Previous Chapter or Album, Next/Previous Playlist, Power Off/On, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop, Headphone Volume Up/Down)
    • Fixed 200mA audio output: Balanced (for up to 150m runs, ie multiroom arrangements), or Unbalanced (for local source installations)
    • Video output allows photos and slide shows stored in iPod photo players to be displayed on TVs and screens anywhere in a home entertainment system
    • 15-Volt Regulated DC Power Supply connects to iPort Wallplate and charges iPod
    • Paintable flange
    iPort rear view, click for larger image
  • Specification
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.25dB) @ 150m (500 ft) Cat 5e
    • THD+Noise: < 0.015%, 20Hz-20kHz @ 150m (500 ft) Cat 5e
    • Signal to Noise: > 90dB (A wtd.) @ 150m (500 ft) Cat 5e
    • Maximum signal input: 1.5V RMS
    • Power supply: 15V DC, 500mA, regulated
    • Dimensions iPort (W x H x D): 127mm x 173mm x 83mm. Wall plate requires US style single gang back box
    • Cutout Dimensions (W x H): 105mm x 152mm
  • iPod Compatibility
    • For iPod compatibility with the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 20Kb)
    • For features available by iPod type with the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 240Kb)
    • iPod touch and iPhone do not support video out.

    For a data sheet on the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 668Kb)

    For the user manual on the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 658Kb)

Product Versions
Version Code Price  
iPort in-wall IW1 IW1 £195.00 (£165.96 excl VAT)
iPort in-wall IW2 (with IR) IW2 £345.00 (£293.62 excl VAT)
iPort in-wall IW3 (with IR + balanced audio) IW3 £590.00 (£502.13 excl VAT)
iPort in-wall IW4 (with IR + balanced audio + RS232) IW4 £785.01 (£668.09 excl VAT)
iPort in-wall IW5 (with IR + balance audio + RS232 + video) IW5 £1050.00 (£893.62 excl VAT)
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