iPort free-standing iPod docking station

Whilst there are a number of iPod freestanding docking/recharging units, the iPort’s innovative design is the only system that switches between streaming audio/photos and syncing to iTunes® with the touch of a button.

This makes the iPort FS (Free Standing) 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.

The Sonance iPort has two settings allowing it to be used as a source (fixed line level) input to a multiroom audio system, or as a source into a local power amp such as the Sonance Sonamp. In this latter arrangement the iPort should be connected to a stereo line level volume control.

There are five versions of the Free Standing iPort:

• FS1 - Charges iPod when docked. Unbalanced audio and video output via RJ45 connectors, when docked. Unbalanced audio and video "Basic Connection Box" included. Power supply included.
• FS2 - As above with the addition of a built-in IR receiver. Remote control not included.
• FS3 - As for FS2 with the addition of balanced audio. This allows the iPort to be located up to 150m away from the included wall plates, used for connecting the iPort to your existing system. A pair of audio wallplates plus the "Advanced Connection Box" are included.
• FS4 - As for FS3 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
• FS5 - As for FS4 with the addition of a pre-loaded balanced video. A pair of video wall plates are included. This allows the iPort to be up to 75m from the video display.

Specification Sonance iPort

• Features
  • Polished ABS construction compliments iPod styling
  • Designed for easy docking/undocking of iPod
  • FS2 and above connect to supplied Wallplates with Cat5 cable via 8-pin connectors. NB: These require US style single gang backboxes
  • Built-in IR emitters (FS2 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
• 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
• 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: 804Kb)

For the user manual on the Sonance iPort, click here. (PDF: 617Kb)