iSimple PGHGM1 User manual

Expand Your Factory Radio
iSimple®
A Division of AAMP of America™
13190 56th Court Clearwater, FL 33760
Ph. 866-788-4237
[e-mail]
©2009 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
www.isimplesolutions.com
Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

Dip Switches
(See Manual)

USB

add
iPod®
09-08-09
GM
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
PGHGM1

Table of Contents
Pages
1. Introduction 2
2. Precautions 2
3. Compatibility 3
4. Dipswitch Settings 3
5. Installation
Non-Navigation Radios 4
6. iPod Operation 5-6
7. HD Radio Operation (if equipped) 6-7
8. Selecting Sirius Input 8
(if equipped)
9. Selecting AUX Input 8
10. Selecting Factory Satellite 9
(if equipped)
Navigation Radios
11. iPod Operation 9-10
12. HD Radio Operation (if equipped) 10-11
13. Selecting Sirius Input 11-12
(if equipped)
14. Selecting Aux Input 12
15. Selecting Factory Satellite
(if equipped) 12
16. Troubleshooting 13
17. Warranty Info 14

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Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

Dip Switches
(See Manual)

USB

Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons
Harness Connection
a
Port 1
a
Port 2
a
DipSwitches
(SeeManual)
a
USB
a
Media Gateway Harness
Part #: PGHGM1
Factory Radio
Not Included
iPod
Not Included
Media Gateway
Part #: PXAMG
PXAMGSR Cable
(sold separately)
3Ft. HD Radio Cable
11Ft. iPod Cable
HD RadioTM Tuner
(sold separately)
Part #: HDRT
Antenna Adapter
(sold separately)
Part #: BAA20
*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.

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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.
ALL VEHICLES

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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
connectionsbeforeconnectingthe PXAMGto thevehicle. Plugthe3footHDRadio
Cable(8-Pinmini-dinto8-Pinmini-din)intothesecondport(closesttothedipswitches)
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 Best Kits 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
the3footPXAMGSR(8-Pinmini-dinto8-Pinmini-din;soldseperately)intothesecond
port(closesttothedipswitches)ontheMediaGateway.IfyouareinstallingtheSatellite
RadioTunerwiththeHDRT,connectthePXAMGSRcabletotheportfarthestfromthe
dipswitches. Connect the gray end of this cable into the Satellite Radio tuner.
7.PluginthemaleconnectorsonthePGHGM1harnessintothe16-pinportand14-pin
port on the back of the radio. Next, connect the factory 16-pin and 14-pin harness into
the female connectors on the PGHGM1 harness. Be sure to make a rm connection
but do not force it. Plug the Black micro-t 24-pin connector on the PGHGM1 harness
into the PXAMG Media Gateway box.
8. To complete the installation secure the Media Gateway (PXAMG) and HD Radio
tuner (HDRT) or Satellite Radio tuner (SCC1) 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 the cables. To prevent rattling noises inside
the dash, use zip ties, tape, or other fasteners to mount the interfaces securely.
9. With all connections made, reconnect the vehicle’s battery, insert the key into the
ignition,andturnthevehicleon.CheckforproperoperationoftheMediaGatewayand
HD Radio tuner before reinstalling the factory dash panels.

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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.
Non-Navigation Radios
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.
PLEASE NOTE: When entering the Mode Select menu for the rst
time the radio will display “Busy” until the TUNE KNOB is turned.
Next Track
Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB clockwise one notch to advance to the next track.
Previous Track
Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB counter-clockwise 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 back one step in the browse menu.
Exit Browse menu
After 10 seconds on inactivity, the browse menu will exit automatically.
Steering Wheel Controls
Press the “▲” button to advance to the next track.
Press the “▼” button to return to the previous track.
Press the “►I” button to enter into the browse menu and to make a selection while in
the browse menu..
Press the “▲” or “▼” buttons while in the browse menu to scroll through the menus.

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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 byArtist.
The list of Artists on your Pod 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 update 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 RADIO” is displayed, press the “FWD>>”
butto n to select the displayed mode.
Tune Up
Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB clockwise 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 counter-clockwise to manually tune down.

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Seek Down
Press the “I◄SEEK” button to seek down to next available station.
Changing Bands
Press the “CAT” buttonuntilAMorFMisdisplayedonthescreen.Pressoneofthetwo
buttons under the text to select the desired band.
Store Presets
Tune to the desired station. Press the “ FWD>> ”button to enter the preset menu. Turn
the rotary TUNE KNOB to select the preset location (1-18) where you wish to store the
preset. Once the preset location 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
Press the “ FWD>> ”button to enter the preset menu. Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB 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.
Steering Wheel Controls
Press the “▲” button to cycle up through presets.
Press the “▼” button to cycle down through presets.
Press the “►I” button to seek up to the next available station.
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.

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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.
Changing Display:
Press the “i” button to display artist and track information
Steering Wheel Controls
Press the “▲” button to cycle up through the categories.
Press the “▼” button to cycle down through the categories.
Press the “►I” button to move up through the channels.
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 1” or “AUX 2” 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.
Navigation Radios
11. iPod Operation
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “XM” icon on the navigation screen. Immediately turn the rotary TUNE
KNOB in the top right hand corner to scroll through available sources. Once
“IPOD” is displayed, press the “►” icon on the screen to select the displayed
mode.
PLEASE NOTE: When entering the Mode Select menu for the rst
time the radio will display “Busy” until the TUNE KNOB is turned.
Next Track
Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB clockwise one notch to advance to the next track.