Peripheral Electronics PXAMG 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.
add iPod®
(if equipped)
HD RadioTM Tuner
HDRT
HD RadioTM Tuner
Owner’s
Manual
Installation and
Operation
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.

Table of Contents
Pages
1. Introduction 1
2. Precautions 1
3. Compatibility Notes 2
4. Programming the
Media Gateway (PXAMG) 2
5. Installation 3-4
6. HD Radio Operation 5
6.1 Selecting HD Radio 5
7. iPod Operation 6
7.1 Selecting the iPod (if equipped) 6
Controls 6-7
Browse by Artist 7
Browse by Album 8
Browse by Genre 9
Browse by Playlist 10
8. Selecting Factory Satellite 10
(if equipped)
9. Troubleshooting/Warranty 11-12
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.
iPod
Not Included

Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons
HD Radio
TM
Tuner
HDRT
Automotive Media Gateway
PXAMG
Media Gateway Harness
Part #: PGHFD1
LCD Retention Harness
Part #: PGHFD1A*
Factory Radio
Not Included
iPod
Not Included
Media Gateway
Part #: PXAMG
3Ft. HD Radio Cable
11Ft. iPod Cable
HD RadioTM Tuner
Part #: HDRT
Antena Adapter
* Required for 2008 Escape, Mariner and Focus.

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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 HD Radio tuner
or 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 HD Radio and iPod,
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).
Application Guide
* www.peripheralelectronics.com (Click on “Application Guide” link.)
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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Dip Switch Conguration Chart
Fig. 1 Side view of interface with dip switches in correct position
Features 1 2 3 4
IPOD, HD RADIO, SAT off off off off
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:
Radio Requirements
Radios must be “can-bus”, satellite ready, and may have “MP3”
printed on the face plate of the radio. This indicates that the required
connection is present on the rear of the head unit and that the radio
has the necessary functionality to operate the Media Gateway.
Refer to www.peripheralelectronics.com/apps
for most updated application guide.
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 (see Fig. 1 below) 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.
OFF
ON
PORT 1 PORT 2

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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 24-Pin harness and 16-Pin harness
(if present) from the back of the radio. Disconnect the antenna
adaptor from the radio.
4. 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. Plug the black
micro-t 24-pin connector on the PGFD1 harness into the
PXAMG Media Gateway box.
5. IMPORTANT NOTES for installation in 2008 Mercury Mariner,
Ford Focus, or Ford Escape
**** 2008 Mercury Mariner, 2008 Ford Focus, and 2008 Ford
Escape will require the PGHFD1A harness. This harness
will connect to the 4-Pin plug on the PGHFD1 harness. This
harness will replace the current 12-pin harness connected
to the LCD 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.
6. Plug the 3 foot HD Radio Cable (8-Pin mini-din to 8-Pin mini-
din) cable into the rst port (furthest 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 the supplied
antenna adaptor if needed to make this connection.

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7. If connecting an iPod, connect the 8-Pin mini-din iPod cable
into the second port on the Media Gateway (closest to the
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.
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 the cables. To prevent rattling noises inside
the dash, use zip ties, or electrical tape, or other fasteners to
mount the interfaces to the factory wiring or installed audio
components (for example under the factory Satellite tuner
(if present).
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.
Sample Mounting Locations: You can Secure your Media
Gateway and HD Radio tuner in the shaded areas shown below.
Mounting location for Media Gateway
or HD Radio tuner
Mounting location for Media Gateway
or HD Radio tuner

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6. HD Radio Operation
6.1 Selecting HD Radio
Simply press and release the AUX or SAT button until “HD Radio” is
displayed on the screen.
**When you press the AUX or SAT
button, you will see the corresponding
SAT mode (for example SAT 1), a
slight delay, and then the current
Media Gateway mode will be
displayed (HD Radio/iPod/Sat1 - Sat
2 - Sat 3/Line In).
Tune Up / Seek Up
Press the SEEK► button to advance one station or to seek to next
broadcasting station.
Tune Down / Seek Down
Press the ◄SEEK button to move back one station or to seek back to
previous broadcasting station.
Changing from auto seek to manual tuning:
Press and hold SEEK► button for
longer than two seconds to toggle
between manual tune and auto tune
modes. Either “MANUAL” or “AUTO”
will be displayed on the screen to verify
which mode is selected.
Changing Bands
Press and release the AUX button to
cycle through FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM1.
Storing Radio Stations into Preset Memory
Once you have tuned to a station you wish
to store as a preset you will need to press
and hold one of the preset buttons (1-6)
for longer than two seconds to store it
into that location. The screen will display
“PR SAVED” and your preset has been
stored into memory.
Recall Stored Preset Stations
Press and release the Preset Button(1-6) that represents the station
stored in memory that you wish to recall.

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Displaying Text
A. Radios equipped with the text/scan button:
1. Press the TEXT/SCAN button to display artist/song title
information, if available.
B. Radios not equipped with the TEXT/SCAN button:
1. Press the button located in the top right hand corner of
the radio to display artist/song title information, if available.
**Not all stations broadcast the artist and song title information.
***NOTE: If the selected station supports HD RADIO and the signal is
strong enough the radio will auto-lock onto the HD Radio Station.
The letters “HD1, HD2 or HD3” will follow the stations frequency
when locked onto an HD station.
The HD Radio will pick up both
Digital and Analog radio signals.
Multicast HD2 and HD3 stations are
digital only, and will not be available if
the radio signal is too far away, causing
a weak signal.
7. iPod Operation
(if equipped)
Simply press and release the AUX or SAT button until “IPOD” is
displayed on the radio.
**When you press the AUX or SAT button, you will see the corresponding
SAT mode (for example SAT 1), a slight delay, and then the current
Media Gateway mode will be displayed (HD Radio/iPod/Sat1 - Sat 2 -
Sat 3/Line In)
Controls:
Next Track
Press the SEEK► button to advance one song in an Album or Playlist.
Previous Track
Press the ◄SEEK button to move back one song in an Album or Playlist.
Fast Forward
Press and Hold Preset # 6 button to Fast Forward the song that is playing.
Rewind
Press and hold Preset # 5 button to Rewind the song that is playing.

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Display Options
Press the Preset # 4 remove button to switch between the song title
information and the play counter. After using the fast-forward or
rewind function, the radio will display the elapsed time of the song
that is currently playing.
Menu Down / Select
Press and release the Preset # 2 remove button to make a selection
or move down one folder in the menu.
Menu UP
Press the Preset # 1 remove button to move up one folder in the menu.
Exit Browse Menu
Press the Preset # 3 remove button to exit the browse menu and
continue playing the current song. “EXIT” will be displayed when button
is pressed.
Browse by Artist
Press and release the Preset #2 to enter the browse menu.
The word ”BROWSE” will appear on the radio. You have entered the
Browse menu.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button until ARTIST is displayed.
(“F:” in front of the different artists
names indicates that this is the folder
of artists).
Press Preset #2 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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button to cycle through the artists.
If the artist you are looking for is toward the end of the alphabet you
may use the ◄SEEK to search backwards. When the desired artist
is displayed on the radio,
Press Preset #2 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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button to cycle through the albums.

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Once the desired album is displayed,
Press Preset #2 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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button 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 Preset #2 to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display the title of the
chosen song. On some radios the text will scroll to show the full track
title/artists name.
Browse by Album
Press Preset #2 to enter the browse menu.
The word ”BROWSE” will appear on the radio. You have entered the
Browse menu.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button until ALBUM displayed.
(“F:” in front of the different albums
indicates that this is the folder of
albums).
Press Preset #2 to select this browsing
method.
The Albums on your iPod will be
displayed one at a time in Alphabeti-
cal order. “AL:” will be displayed in front
of the name of the album to indicate you
are searching in the album folder.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button to cycle through the albums.
If the album you are looking for is toward the end of the alphabet you
may use the ◄SEEK to search backwards. Once the desired album
is displayed,
Press Preset #2 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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button 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 Preset #2 to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display the title of the
chosen song. On some radios the text will scroll to show the full track
title/artists name.

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Browse by Genre
Press Preset #2 to enter the browse menu.
The word ”BROWSE” will appear on your display. You have entered
the Browse menu.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button until Genre is displayed.
“F” in front of the different Genres
indicates that this is the folder of Genres.
Press Preset #2 to select this browsing.
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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button
to cycle through the Genres.
If the Genre you are looking for is toward the end of the alphabet you
may use the ◄SEEK to search backwards. Once the desired Genre
is displayed,
Press Preset #2 to select the desired Genre.
The list of Artists on your iPod from the desired 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 you are searching in the
artist folder.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button to cycle through the artists.
If the artist you are looking for is toward the end of the alphabet you
may use the ◄SEEK to search backwards. When the desired artist is
displayed on the radio,
Press Preset #2 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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button to cycle through the albums.
Once the desired album is displayed, Press Preset #2 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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button 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 Preset #2 to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display the title of the
chosen song. On some radios the text will scroll to show the full track
title/artists name.

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Browse by Playlist
Press Preset #2 to enter the browse menu.
The word ”BROWSE” will appear on your display. You have entered
the Browse menu.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button until Playlist is displayed.
“F:” in front of the different playlists
indicates that this is the folder of the
Playlists.
Press Preset #2 to enter the browse
menu.
The Playlists on your iPod will be
displayed one at a time in Alphabetical
order.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button
to cycle through the Playlists.
When the desired playlist is displayed on the radio,
Press Preset #2 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.
Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button to cycle through the songs
in the selected Playlist.
When the desired song is displayed on the radio,
Press preset #2 to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically change to display the title of the
chosen song. On some radios the text will scroll to show the full track
title/artists name.
8. Selecting Factory Satellite Radio
(if equipped)
Press the AUX or SAT button on the
radio until the display shows “SIRIUS”.
*** NOTE When you press the AUX or
SAT button, you will see the corre-
sponding 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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10. Trouble Shooting
For consumer technical support call:
866-788-4237 in the US or 727-572-9255 ext.265 for international calls
Hours: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM, EST, MON - THURS / 9:30 AM
- 6:00 PM, EST, FRI
Symptom Cause Remedy
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.
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 LOOSE 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 Gateway needs
to be reset when
connecting a new
component such as
the HDRT
disconnect the Gateway interface from
the vehicle. Let it sit without power
for 5 minutes. Use the 8-pin to 8-pin
HDRT cable to connect the Tuner to
the Media Gateway, then connect to
the vehicle

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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 Elecronics 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 nor-
mal use due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not ap-
ply to installation expenses. Attempting to service or modify this unit, operat-
ing 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 Pe-
ripheral Electronic’s Dealer, with PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized Pe-
ripheral Elecronics dealer.
Warning:
This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during opera-
tion. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or malfunc-
tion.
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 installa-
tion. 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 interfer-
ence 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 respon-
sible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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