Stop the iPod in Front Row !

Hi there, is there anyway to stop the apple remote controlling the ipod whilst docked when using frontrow at the same time. I have no use for the infrared connection on the dock, but love using frontrow. please help. thanks.
iMac 24"   Mac OS X (10.4.2)  

Hi, yeah it kinda helps, coz that turns of the infrared on the iMac's iSight, it also stops the remote turning on front row. What i need it to do is to just turn of the iPod Dock infrared. Not sure this is possible?! Let me know cheers.

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