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The 3rd generation iPod introduced a new headphone and remote connector, which carries audio data and remote control data to the iPod. The remote control data is sent via a serial Apple Accessory Protocol.

6 pin 4 pole 1/8 inch plug + 2 rings iPod special connector layout

6 pin 4 pole 1/8 inch plug + 2 rings iPod special connector
at the cable-side connector of generation 2 iPod



Wire Color
in cable
Generation 2
Generation 3
Signal
blackTip
Tip
Audio, left
whitepin 2 Ring (Next-to-tip)
R1 Ring
Audio, right
redpin 3 Ring (3rd ring from end)
R2 Ring
Audio ground
greenSleeve (4th ring from end)
pin 1
Serial RxD
blueinner ring
pin 4
Power to remote, +3.3v
yellowoutermost ring
pin 3
Digital ground


pin 2
Serial TxD


sl - Sleeve
Video out on iPod photo and 5 gen iPod

Serial lines are TTL and not compatible RS232 levels - can not be connected directly to PC.

Here is a simple RS232-TTL converter, which may be used to connect iPOD to PC serial port.
PC 9 pin D-SUB --------------------- iPOD special connector
iPod serial computer cable schematic

8 pin 4 pole plug + 4 pin iPod special connector diagram

8 pin 4 pole plug + 4 pin iPod special connector
at the cable-side connector of generation 3 iPod

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Source(s) of this and additional information: Apple iPod Remote Control Protocol, ipodlinux.org 4 reports
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