Isimple Isfd11 User manual

Expand Your Factory Radio

iSimple®

A Division of AAMP of America™

13190 56th Court Clearwater, FL 33760

Ph. 866-788-4237

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www.isimplesolutions.com

Harness Connection

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Port 1

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Port 2

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Dip Switches

(See Manual)

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USB

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FORD

LINCOLN

MERCURY

Owner’s Manual

Media Gateway

ISFD11

PGHFD1

Rev. 10-05-09

Inst023

add

Satellite

Radio

Table of Contents

Pages

1. Introduction 2

2. Precautions 2

3. Compatibility Notes 2-3

4. Programming the Media

Gateway (PXAMG) 3-4

5. Installation 4-6

6. Sirius Satellite Radio

Operation 6

7. Selecting AUX Input 7

8. Troubleshooting 8

9. Warranty Info 9

1

Harness Connection



Port 1



Port 2



Dip Switches

(See Manual)



USB



Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons

Media Gateway Harness

Part #: PGHFD1

Factory Radio

Not Included

LCD Retention Harness

Part #: PGHFD1A

*The Media Gateway

will only support 2

inputs.

Harness Connection



Port 1



Port 2



Dip Switches

(See Manual)



USB



Harness Connection



Port 1



Port 2



Dip Switches

(See Manual)



USB



Media Gateway

Part #: PXAMG

PXAMGSR Cable

OR

MP3 Player

(not included)

DVD Player

(not included)

2

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 SCC1 satellite radio tuner 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 Sirius Satellite Radio tuner (SCC1 sold

seperately)enablingfullcontrolofthisdevicefromthefactoryinstalledradio.Italso

retains original system features such as rear seat entertainment (if equipped).

2. Precautions

PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE

Some installations require you to make wiring connections. To eliminate the risk of an

electricalshort,werecommenddisconnectingthevehicle’sbatterypriortoinstallation.

If you do not feel comfortable making these connections, we suggest you seek

professional installation.

PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION

Securelyinstalltheinterface ina locationfreefrom:heat,humidity,movingparts, sharp

metal edges or direct sunlight. We recommend securing the interface to a suitable

location using: double sided tape, VelcroTM or zip-ties.

3. Compatibility Notes

This section will inform you of the specic requirements for your factory radio

to be compatible with the Media Gateway. These notes will inform you of any

issues or circumstances that can affect the compatibility of our product with your

radio, audio system, or accessories. Not all factory radios are compatible with

the Media Gateway. The Media Gateway will only work on models equipped with

the specications listed below. Please read and understand these notes before

proceeding:

3

4. Programming the Media Gateway

(PXAMG)

The Media Gateway may need to be programmed before installation. To program

the interface you will need to set the dip switches located on the side of the interface

to the proper conguration listed below. Prior to installation the switches are in their

default setting of “off” in the up position and are turned “on” when switched down.

Refer to the chart below.

Radio Requirements

All 2005-2008, select 2009-2010 Non-Navigation Center Stack** - All 2005-2008

radios, navigation or non-navigation, that feature an “AUX” or “SIRIUS” button are

compatible.* Select 2009-2010 non-navigation center stack radios that feature a

“Sirius” button are compatible. In these vehicles the Media Gateway emulates a

satellite tuner, therefore it is required that the vehicle be either equipped with an

external satellite tuner or be Satellite Radio ready.

*Refer to www.isimplesolutions.com for the most updated compatibility information.

**Current vehicles equipped with center stack radio:

• 2009-2010 Ford F-150

• 2009 Ford Flex

• 2009 Lincoln MKS

• 2010 Ford Fusion

• 2010 Ford Mustang

• 2010 Lincoln MKZ

• 2010 Mercury Milan

*In the event that Satellite Radio text appears on the radio

and audio is playing but control of the Sirius tuner from the

radio buttons is lost,

1. Disconnect the Media Gateway from the vehicle harness

2. Switch dip-switch #1 to the ON position

3. Wait ve minutes

4. Reconnect the Media Gateway interface to the vehicle

Control of the iPod from the radio controls will now be

possible.

4A. When installing the Media Gateway for

use with the SCC1 Sirius Satellite Radio

tuner, dipswitch 2 needs to be ON (down)

prior to installation.

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5. Installation

IMPORTANT NOTE

If you are installing the Media Gateway into any of the following vehicles the PGHFD1A

harness is also required:

2008-2010 Ford Escape Non-Navigation

2009-2010 Ford F-150 Non Navigation

2009 Ford Flex Non-Navigation

2008-2010 Ford Focus

2008-2010 Mercury Mariner Non-Navigation

2009 Lincoln MKS Non-Navigation

2010 Ford Fusion Non-Navigation

2010 Ford Mustang Non-Navigation

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 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 24-Pin and 16-Pin harnesses from the back of the radio.

Disconnect the antenna from the radio.

4. When 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 3 foot PXAMGSR cable (8-Pin mini-din to 8-Pin mini-din) into the second

port (closest to the dipswitches) on the Media Gateway. Connect the gray end of this

cable into the Satellite Radio tuner.

5. When connecting the auxiliary cable, plug the 8 pin mini-din into the port farthest

fromthedipswitches.Carefullyruntheauxiliarycabletothelocationwheretheauxiliary

device will be stored. If you are using the RCA input it may be necessary to run the

auxiliary device’s output cable to the PXAMG location.

6. Plug in the male connectors on the PGHFD1 harness into the 24-pin port and 16-

pin port on the back of the radio. Next, connect the factory 24-pin and 16-pin harness

(if present) into the female connectors on the PGHFD1 harness. Be sure to make a

rm connection but do not force it. If you are using the PGHFD1A harness, the 4 pin

plug on this harness will connect to the 4-Pin plug on the PGHFD1 harness. The

12 pin plug on this harness will replace the current 12-pin harness connected to the

LCD screen mounted above the radio. Disconnect the factory 12-Pin harness and

do not reconnect. Plug the 12-Pin connector of the PGHFD1A harness into the LCD

display. Again make a rm connection, but do not force. Plug the black micro-t 24-pin

connector on the PGHFD1 harness into the PXAMG Media Gateway box.

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7. To complete the installation secure the Media Gateway (PXAMG) and 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.

8. 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 Satellite Radio tuner before reinstalling the factory dash panels.

9. Note: The rst time you access the Gateway, your radio may display “DEV INIT”

while the device is initializing.After initially connecting the Gateway, please wait one

minute then cycle the ignition off and on. Then access SAT mode again to begin

normal gateway operation.

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6.Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

(Non-Navigation Radios)

Press theAUX or Sirius button repeatedly (Must press SR icon & then use the SR123

icon on navigation radios) until “SIR-1” is displayed on the screen.

*** NOTE When you press theAUX or SAT button, you will see the corresponding SAT

mode (for example SAT 1), a slight delay, and then the current Gateway mode will be

displayed (HD Radio/iPod/Sir1 - Sir 2 - Sir 3/Line In)

Channel Up

Press the ▲ button to move up through the channels

Channel Down

Press the ▼ button to move down through the channels

Category Selection

Press the Menu button until “SAT CAT” is displayed. Immediately press the ▲ button to

scroll through the categories. Stop when the category you want is displayed and it will

automatically be selected by the PXAMG.

Store Presets

Press and hold the preset button on which you want to store the channel

Recall Presets

Press the button that corresponds with the channel you want to recall

Changing Display

Press the Text button to display artist and track information

Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

(Navigation Radios)

Press theAUX or Sirius button repeatedly (Must press SR icon & then use the SR123

icon on navigation radios) until “SIR-1” is displayed on the screen.

*** NOTE When you press theAUX or SAT button, you will see the corresponding SAT

mode (for example SAT 1), a slight delay, and then the current Gateway mode will be

displayed (HD Radio/iPod/Sir1 - Sir 2 - Sir 3/Line In)

Channel Up

Press the Tune ▲ button to move up through the channels

Channel Down

Press the Tune ▼ button to move down through the channels

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Category Selection

Press Preset 6 to bring up the Categories menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ icons on the screen

to scroll through the categories. Press the icon that represents the category you wish

to select.

Store Presets

Press and hold the preset button on which you want to store the channel

Recall Presets

Press the button that corresponds with the channel you want to recall

7. Selecting AUX Input

Press theAUX or Sirius button repeatedly (Must press SR icon & then use the SR123

icon on navigation radios) until “AUX” is displayed on the screen.

*** NOTE When you press theAUX or SAT button, you will see the corresponding SAT

mode (for example SAT 1), a slight delay, and then the current Gateway mode will be

displayed (HD Radio/iPod/Sat1 - Sat 2 - Sat 3/Line In)

For instructions on the operation of the factory installed Satellite Radio

tuner, please reference the owners’s manual supplied with the

vehicle.

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Symptom Cause Remedy

Radio shows “DEV INIT” Media Gateway device is

initializing. This only occurs the rst time the Media Gateway is

powered on. Wait a few minutes, cycle ignition off and

on then enter SAT mode.

The Media Gateway does

not recognize the SCC1 The SCC1 tuner was not

properly connected when

the PXAMG was rst

connected and initialized.

SCC1 must be connected before the PXAMG is

plugged in. Disconnect the PXAMG from the vehicle

harness for at least 5 minutes. Verify the 8 pin

PXAMGSR cable is securely connected at both ends

before reconnecting the vehicle harness.

I hear the Satellite Radio

but the separate screen

does not display the

information.

The PGHFD1A harness

is required for vehicles

equipped with a separate

LCD screen.

Install the PGHFD1A harness as described on page

4.

8. Troubleshooting

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9. Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

The quality controls used in the manufacture of this product will ensure your

satisfaction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this prod-

uct from an authorized iSimple®dealer. This warranty covers any supplied or

manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspection by iSimple®autho-

rized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in mate-

rial or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to installation expenses.

Attempting to service or modify this unit, operating this unit under conditions

other than the recommended voltage will render this WARRANTY VOID.

Unless otherwise prescribed by law, iSimple®shall not be liable for any

personal injury, property damage and or any incidental or consequential

damages of any kind (including water damage) resulting from malfunc-

tions, defects, misuse, improper installation or alteration of this product. All

parts of this iSimple®product are guaranteed for a period of 1 year as follows:

Within the rst 12 months from date of purchase, subject to the conditions

above, iSimple®will repair or replace the product at their discretion, if it is defec-

tive in material or workmanship providing it is returned to anAuthorized iSimple®

dealer, with PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized iSimple®dealer.

Warning:

This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during

operation. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or

malfunction.

FCC Class B Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television recption, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and reciever.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differant from

that of which the reciever is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technical

for help.

Notice : The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the

equipment.

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Notes

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Notes

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