Car Solutions PXAMG User manual

Expand Your Factory Radio
Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

Dip Switches
(See Manual)

USB

add
iPod®
add
iPod®
rev.10-29-10
GM
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
PGHGM2
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Table of Contents
Pages
1. Introduction 2
2. Precautions 2
3. Compatibility 3
4. Dipswitch Settings 3
5. Installation 4
6. iPod Operation 5
7. HD Radio Operation (if equipped) 6
8. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation
(if equipped) 7
8. Selecting AUX Input 8
9. Selecting Factory Satellite 8
(if equipped)
10. Troubleshooting 9
11. Warranty Info 10
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Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons
Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

DipSwitches
(SeeManual)

USB

Media Gateway Harness
Part #: PGHGM2
Factory Radio
Not Included
iPod
Not Included
Media Gateway
Part #: PXAMG
3Ft. HD Radio Cable
11Ft. iPod Cable
HD RadioTM Tuner
(sold seperately)
Part #: HDRT
Antenna Adapter
Sold Separately
1
Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

Dip Switches
(SeeManual)

USB

*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.
PXAMGSR Cable
(sold separately)
Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

DipSwitches
(SeeManual)

USB

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iSimple®Media Gateway. The Media Gateway is
designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure from your factory radio.
To ensure that your iPod performs correctly with your radio, we recommend that
you read this entire manual before attempting installation of the Media Gateway.
The Media Gateway allows connectivity for iPod , Sirius Satellite Radio tuner
(SCC1 sold seperately) and the HD Radio tuner (HDRT sold separately),
enabling full control of these devices from the factory installed radio.
It also retains original system features such as satellite radio and rear seat
entertainment (if equipped).
2. Precautions
UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE
For proper operation of the Media Gateway, your iPod must be updated with the most
recent version of rmware from Apple. This is done on your computer. To update the
software on the iPod go to: http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/.
Follow the directions on the website to complete the download. There is no charge for
this update.
PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR IPOD.
Some installations require you to make wiring connections. To eliminate the risk
of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the vehicle’s battery prior to
installation. If you do not feel comfortable making these connections, we suggest
you seek professional installation. We recommend that the iPod be disconnected
from the interface when the vehicle is not in use.
PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION
Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts,
sharp metal edges or direct sunlight. We recommend securing the interface to a
suitable location using; double sided tape, VelcroTM or zip-ties.
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3. Compatibility
Your vehicle MUST either be equipped with, or have the ability to support
Satellite Radio. Please visit www.isimplesolutions.com for the most up to date
application information and to verify your vehicle’s compatibility.
4. Dipswitch Settings
All 4 dipswitches MUST be set in the OFF (up) position for proper operation.
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5. Installation
1. When making electrical connections it is always recommended that the vehicle’s
battery be disconnected from the electrical system before performing the installation.
2. Carefully remove the trim panels covering the 7mm bolts that secure the radio into
the dash cavity. Remove these bolts, and carefully pull the radio from the dash of the
vehicle. This will provide access to the factory radio connectors where you will
connect the Media Gateway harness.
3. Disconnect the factory 16-Pin harness and 14-Pin harness from the back of the
radio. Disconnect the antenna from the radio.
4. Connect the 8-Pin iPod docking cable into the rst port on the Media Gateway
(farthest away from dipswitches). Carefully run the 11 foot iPod cable behind the dash
to the location where the iPod will be mounted or stored (for example the glove box
or center console). This location will vary based on the vehicle, and the customer’s
prefrence. When running this cable through the dash be sure to secure it away from
moving parts or sharp metal edges that may damage the cable.
5. If connecting the HD Radio Tuner (HDRT sold separartely), make the folllowing
connections before connecting the PXAMG to the vehichle. Plug the 3 foot HD
Radio Cable (8-Pin mini-din to 8-Pin mini-din) into the second port (closest to the
dipswitches) on the Media Gateway. Connect the other end of this cable into the HD
Radio tuner. Connect the factory antenna cable into the antenna connection on the
HD Radio tuner (HDRT) Using a iSimple BAA20 antenna adaptor if needed to make
this connection.
6. If connecting the Satellite Radio tuner (SCC1 sold separartely), make the folllowing
connections before connecting the PXAMG to the vehicle. Plug the black end of
the 3foot PXAMGSR(8-Pin mini-dinto 8-Pinmini-din; soldseperately) intothe second
port (closesttothe dipswitches)on theMedia Gateway.If youare installingthe Satellite
Radio Tuner with the HDRT, connect the PXAMGSR cable to the port farthest from the
dipswitches. Connect the gray end of this cable into the Satellite Radio tuner.
7. Locate the 14-pin and 16-pin female connectors on the PGHGM2 harness. Plug the
vehicle’s 14-pin and 16-pin male connectors into the PGHGM2 connectors. Locate
the 3 wires with the bullet connectors on the PGHGM2 harness (Purple/White, Purple,
and Orange/Black) Locate the GREEN wire in the 14-pin factory connector that lines
up with one of the 3 wires mentioned above. Disconnect the bullet connector on the
corresponding wire. Connect these free ends to the bullet connectors on the orange
and orange/black wires coming from the 24 pin black Gateway harness. Leave the
other two wires on the PGHGM2 harness disconnected as they are not needed. Plug
the male connectors of the PGHGM2 harness into the back of the radio. Plug the
Black micro-t 24-pin connector on the PGHGM2 harness into the PXAMG Media
Gateway box.
Note: In some instances there may be more than one GREEN wire which lines up with the
3 wires mentioned above. Since only one needs to be connected you will need to try one
at a time until the radio recognizes the interface.
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8. To complete the installation secure the Media Gateway (PXAMG) and HD Radio
tuner (HDRT) into the cavity in the dash behind the radio. Be sure that the cables
and interface modules are not near moving parts or sharp metal edges as they may
damage thecables.To preventrattling noisesinsidethe dash,usezip ties,tape, orother
fasteners to mount the interfaces to the factory wiring or installed audio components.
9. With all connections made, reconnect the vehicle’s battery, insert the key into the
ignition, and turn the vehicle on. Check for proper operation of the Media Gateway and
HD Radio tuner before reinstalling the factory dash panels.
10. Note: The rst time you access the Gateway, your radio may display “DEV INIT”
while the device is initializing. If this is displayed, please wait one minute then cycle the
ignition off and on. Then access SAT mode again to begin normal gateway operation.
6. iPod Operation
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “BAND” button a few times until XM is displayed on the screen.
Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB in the top right hand corner to scroll
through
available sources. Once “IPOD” is displayed, press the “FWD>>” butto n to
select the displayed mode.
Next Track
Turn the rotary tune knob to the right one notch to advance to the next track.
Previous Track
Turn the rotary tune knob to the left one notch to move back to the previous track.
Fast Forward
Press “►I SEEK” to fast forward the song that is playing. Press “►I SEEK”
again to resume play.
Rewind
Press “I◄ SEEK” to rewind the song that is playing. Press “I◄ SEEK” again to
resume play.
Entering Browse Menu / Select
Press the “
FWD>> ” button to enter the “BROWSE” menu or to make a selection
while in the “BROWSE” menu.
Menu UP
Press the “<<REV” button to move up one folder in the “BROWSE” menu.
Exit Browse menu
Press “<<REV” to move up one step in the browse menu, each time it is pressed.
When the radio displays Browse, wait several seconds, to exit the browse menu.
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Browse by Artist
Please Note: Ipods with large amounts of music on them require time to
synchronize with the Media Gateway. While this process is taking place
neither the Browse Menu or Mode Select Menu will be available. This
process takes place every time you enter the iPod mode and can last up
to one minute.
Press “
FWD>> ” to enter the browse menu.
”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.
Turn the rotary tune knob until “AR:ARTIST” is displayed.
Press “ FWD>> ” to select browse by Artist.
The list of Artists on your iPod will be displayed one at a time in alphabetical order.
“AR” will be displayed in front of the artist’s name to indicate that you are searching
for an artist.
Turn the rotary tune knob to cycle through the artists.
When the desired artist is displayed on the radio,
Press the “
FWD>> ” button to select the artist and display the albums by that artist.
The Albums from the selected Artist will be displayed one at a time in
alphabetical order. “AL” will be displayed in front of the name of the album to indicate
you are searching for an album.
Turn the rotary tune knob to cycle through the albums.
Once the desired album is displayed,
Press the “
FWD>> ” button to select the desired Album.
The rst song in the album will be displayed. “TR” will be displayed in front of the song
title to indicate that a “track” or song title is being displayed.
Turn the rotary tune knob to cycle through the songs in the selected album.
Songs are listed in the order in which they appear in the album, not alphabetically .
Once the radio displays the name of the desired song
Press the “
FWD>> ” button to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display and scroll the title of the
chosen song.
7. HD Radio Operation
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “BAND” button a few times until XM is displayed on the screen.
Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB in the top right hand corner to scroll
through
available sources. Once “HD-FM” is displayed, press the “FWD>>” butto n
to select the displayed mode.
Tune Up
Turn the rotary tune knob to the right to manually tune up.
Seek Up
Press the ►I SEEK button to seek up to next available station.
Tune Down
Turn the rotary tune knob to the left to manually tune down.
Seek Down
Press the I◄SEEK button to seek down to next available station.
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Changing Bands
To switch betweenAM and FM bands, press the CAT button untilAM or FM is displayed
on the screen. Press one of the two softkeys under the text to select the desired band.
Store Presets
To Store a station into the Preset memory, tune to the station, to enter the preset menu,
press the “
FWD>> ”button. Turn the tune knob in the upper right corner to select the
preset location (1-18) where you wish to store the preset. when the preset position is
displayed (for example PRE1) press I◄SEEK to store the preset into memory.
The screen will display “PR SAVED” and your preset has been stored into memory.
Recall Presets
To recall a preset saved in memory, press the “
FWD>> ”button to enter the preset
menu. use the tune knob in the upper right corner to scroll through the stored preset
stations. when the desired preset is displayed, press the ►I SEEK button to select it.
Exit menus
Press the “<<REV” button to exit the preset menu and continue playing the current
station. “EXIT” will be displayed when button is pressed. You can also wait the allotted
10 seconds and the menu will exit automatically.
Changing Display:
Press the “i” button to display artist and track information if the current HD Radio station
is transmitting that information.
8. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “BAND” button a few times until XM is displayed on the screen.
Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB in the top right hand corner to scroll
through
available sources. Once “SIRIUS” is displayed, press the “FWD>>” butto n
to select the displayed mode.
Channel Up
Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB clockwise to move up through the channels
Channel Down
Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB counter-clockwise to move down through the channels
Category Selection
Press the “CAT” button then press the button that corresponds with the Category you
wish to select.
Store Presets
Press and hold the preset button on which you want to store the channel.
Please Note: If you are using the Media Gateway to add Sirius but
still have factory XM installed, it is important to keep the presets in
seperate banks.
Recall Presets
Press the preset button that corresponds with the channel you want to recall.
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Changing Display:
Press the “i” button to display artist and track information
9. Selecting AUX Input
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “BAND” button a few times until XM is displayed on the screen.
Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB in the top right hand corner to scroll
through
available sources. Once “AUX” is displayed, press the “FWD>>” butto n to
select the displayed mode.
10. Selecting Factory Installed Sat
(if equipped)
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “BAND” button a few times until XM is displayed on the screen.
Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB in the top right hand corner to scroll
through
available sources. Once “SAT” is displayed, press the “FWD>>” butto n to
select the displayed mode.
Factory Sat Operation
Refer to the owners’ manual that came with your vehicle.
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10. Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Remedy
Radio shows iPod not
connected iPod cable is not connected to iPod or Gateway. Verify the docking cable is connected to the Media Gateway, and the iPod
I can not correctly
control the iPod
through the radio.
The iPod rmware may be out
of date. Update iPod rmware for free at http://www. apple.com/ipod/download
I have updated my
iPod’s rmware and
still have control
issues
Sometimes the iPods needs to
be reset Press and hold the click wheel (center button) and the menu button for 10 seconds.
This will reboot the iPod. YOU WILL NOT
LOSE MUSIC on the iPod by doing this reset
I don’t see iPod artist
or song information on
the screen
The radio is displaying a
different text eld Press the Text / Scan button to see text
I can’t use my iPod’s
click wheel to select
music
The iPod is in external control
mode. This allows text to be
displayed on the radio screen
Press the Aux / Sat button and select AUX
2 source to control the iPod manually using
the click wheel
The Media Gateway
does not recognize
the HD Radio tuner
(HDRT)
The HD tuner was not properly
connected when the PXAMG
was rst connected and
initialized.
HDRT must be connected before the
PXAMG is powered on. Disconnect the
PXAMG from the vehicles harness for 5
minutes. Verify the 8 pin DIN HDRT cable
is securely connected at both ends before
reconnecting the vehicle harness.
Radio shows “DEV
INIT” Gateway device is initializing This only occurs the rst time the PXAMG is powered on. Wait one minute, cycle ignition
off and on then enter SAT Mode.
When I listen to the
factory AM or FM radio
there is only static, no
audio.
Factory antenna cable is
connected to the HD Radio
tuner.
Use Gateway to access HD Radio source.
This will provide all AM and FM reception for
your vehicle.
No AM or FM
reception using the HD
Radio source
Factory antenna cable is not
connected to the HD Radio
tuner (HDRT)
Remove from factory radio, connect into
HDRT module. Note* some vehicles need to
use the supplied antenna adaptor to make
this connection.
HD Radio station
quality uctuates or is
lost randomly
The HD Tuner is temporarily
losing reception of the Digital
HD Radio broadcast signal
This is expected performance. The Digital
HD Radio playback will resume in areas of
higher broadcast signal strength.
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