Peripheral Electronics iSimple PGHGM4 User manual

Peripheral Electronics®,
a division of AAMP of America™
13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760
Ph. 866-788-4237
[email protected]
©2007 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
Owner’s
Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
add
iPod®
Expand Your Factory Radio
Peripheral Electronics®,
a division of AAMP of America™
13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760
Ph. 800-477-2267 ext. 230
[email protected]
©2008 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
add
iPod®
rev.03-26-08
Cadillac STS
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
PGHGM4

Table of Contents
Pages
1. Introduction 2
2. Precautions 2
3. Compatibility 3
4. Dipswitch Settings 3
5. Installation 4
6. iPod Operation 5-8
7. HD Radio Operation (if equipped) 9
8.
Selecting AUX Input 10
9.
Selecting Factory Satellite 10
(if equipped)
10. Troubleshooting 11
11. Warranty Info 12
iPod
Not Included
Peripheral Electronics®,
a division of AAMP of America™
13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760
Ph. 800-477-2267 ext.230
[email protected]
©2008 AAMP of Florida, Inc.

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Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons
Media Gateway Harness
Part #: PGHGM4
Factory Radio
Not Included
iPod
Not Included
Media Gateway
Part #: PXAMG
3Ft. HD Radio Cable
(Sold with HDRT)
11Ft. iPod Cable
HD RadioTM Tuner
(sold seperately)
Part #: HDRT
Antenna Adapter
(Sold Separately)

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Peripheral Electronics®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 and the HD Radio tuner (HDRT sold
separately), enabling full control of these devices from the factory installed radio.
It also retains original satellite radio (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
Please visit www.peripheralelectronics.com
to verify your vehicle’s compatibility.
4. Dipswitch Settings
All 4 dipswitches MUST be set in the OFF (up) position for proper operation.
Fig. 1 Side view of interface with dip switches in correct position
OFF
ON

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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 10mm 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 harnesses 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 Peripheral BAA20 antenna adaptor if needed to make
this connection.
6. Locate the two 14-pin female connectors on the PGHGM4 harness. Plug the
vehicle’s 14-pin and 16-pin male connectors into the PGHGM4 connectors. Plug the
male connectors of the PGHGM4 harness into the back of the radio. Plug the Black
micro-t 24-pin connector on the PGHGM4 harness into the PXAMG Media Gateway
box.
7. 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 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
HD 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. 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.

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6. iPod Operation
Entering Mode Select Menu
Leave and re-enter the SAT mode to enter the mode select menu. This can be
accomplished by pressing the “FM” or “AM” icon, then pressing the “XM” icon.
Once in the mode select menu, turn the rotary knob to scroll through
available
sources. Once “IPOD” is displayed, press the “ ” icon 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 “SEEK Λ
”to fast forward the song that is playing. Press “SEEK Λ ”
again to resume play.
Rewind
Press “ SEEK V
”to rewind the song that is playing. Press “ SEEK V ” again to
resume play.
Entering Browse Menu / Select
Press the
“ ” button to enter the “BROWSE” menu or to make a selection
while in the “BROWSE” menu.
Menu UP
Press the “Category” icon until the
“ ” icon is displayed. Press the “ ” icon to
move back in the Browse menu.

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Browse by Artist
Press “ ” to enter the browse
menu.
”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.
Turn the rotary tune knob until
“AR:ARTIST” is displayed.
Press “ ” 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 “ ” 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 “ ” 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 “ ” button to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display and scroll the title of the
chosen song.

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Browse by Album
Press “ ” to enter the browse
menu.
”PL:LIST” will appear on your
display . Turn the rotary tune
knob until ALBUM is displayed.
Press “ ” to select browse by
Album.
The Albums on your iPod 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
in the album folder.
Turn the rotary tune knob to cycle
through the albums.
Once the desired album is
displayed,
Press “ ” 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.
T urn 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.
When the
radio displays the name of the desired song,
Press “ ” to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display and scroll the song title.
Browse by Genre
Press “ ” to enter the browse
menu.
” PL:LIST” will appear on your
display. Turn the rotary tune knob
until GENRE is displayed.
Press “ ” to select browse by
Genre.
The Genres on your iPod will
be displayed one at a time in
alphabetical order. “GE” will be
displayed to indicate that you are
searching for a Genre.
Turn the rotary tune knob to
cycle through the Genres.
Once the desired Genre is
displayed,
Press “ ” to select the desired
Genre.
The list of Artists on your iPod from the selected Genre will be displayed one at a time
in alphabetical order. “AR” will be displayed in front of the artist’s name to indicate that

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you are searching in the artist folder.
Turn the rotary tune knob to cycle through the artists.
When the desired artist is displayed on the radio,
Press “ ” to select that 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 “ ” 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. When the radio displays the name of the desired song,
Press “ ” to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display and scroll the song title.
Browse by Playlist
Press the “ ” button to enter
the browse menu.
”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.
Press “ ” to select browse
by Playlist.
The Playlists on your iPod will
be displayed one at a time in
alphabetical order.
“PL” in front of playlist indicates
that this is the folder of Playlists.
Turn the rotary tune knob to
cycle through the Playlists.
When the desired playlist is
displayed on the radio,
Press “ ” to select the
desired Playlist
The list of songs in that playlist will be displayed one at a time. “TR” will be
displayed in front of the track title to indicate that you are searching for
a “track” or song. The songs will be listed in order that they were added to the playlist.
Turn the rotary tune knob to cycle through the songs in the selected
Playlist.
When the desired song is displayed on the radio,
Press “ ” to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display and scroll the song title.

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7. HD Radio Operation
Entering Mode Select Menu
Leave and re-enter the SAT mode to enter the mode select menu. This can be
accomplished by pressing the “FM” or “AM” icon, then pressing the “XM” icon.
Once in the mode select menu, turn the rotary knob to scroll through
available
sources. Once “HD RADIO” is displayed, press the “ ” icon to select the displayed
mode.
Tune Up
Turn the rotary tune knob to the right to manually tune up.
Seek Up
Press the “SEEK Λ
”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“SEEK V
”button to seek down to next available station.
Changing Bands
To switch between AM and FM bands, press the “Category” button until AM or FM is
displayed on the screen. Press the softkey 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
“ ” 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 “V” 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
“ ” 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 “Λ”
button to select it.
Exit menus
Press the
“ ” 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.

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8. Selecting AUX Input
Entering Mode Select Menu
Leave and re-enter the SAT mode to enter the mode select menu. This can be
accomplished by pressing the “FM” or “AM” icon, then pressing the “XM” icon.
Once in the mode select menu, turn the rotary knob to scroll through
available
sources. Once “AUX” is displayed, press the “ ” icon to select the displayed
mode.
Selecting between AUX1 / AUX2
If you are currently in AUX1 or AUX2 mode turn the rotary knob to enter the mode
select menu .Once AUX1 or AUX 2 is displayed on the screen press the
“ ” button
to select.
9. Selecting Factory Installed Sat
(if equipped)
Entering Mode Select Menu
Leave and re-enter the SAT mode to enter the mode select menu. This can be
accomplished by pressing the “FM” or “AM” icon, then pressing the “XM” icon.
Once in the mode select menu, turn the rotary knob to scroll through
available
sources. Once “AUX” is displayed, press the “ ” icon 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 a few
minutes, 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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11. 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 Peripheral Electronics dealer. This warranty covers
any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspection by
Peripheral Electronics authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal
use due to defects in material 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, Peripheral Electronics shall not be liable for
any personal injury, property damage and or any incidental or consequential dam-
ages of any kind (including water damage) resulting from malfunctions, defects,
misuse, improper installation or alteration of this product. All parts of this Peripheral
Electronics 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,
Peripheral Electronics will repair or replace the product at their discretion, if it
is defective in material or workmanship providing it is returned to an Authorized
Peripheral Electronic’s dealer, with PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized
Peripheral Electronics 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 energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause 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 reception, 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. Re-orientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differant from
that of which the receiver 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.
For Best Performance Have It
Professionally Installed.

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NOTES:

www.peripheralelectronics.com
Peripheral Electronics®,
a division of AAMP of America™
13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760
Ph. 800-477-2267 ext. 230
[email protected]
©2008 AAMP of Florida, Inc.