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Expand Your Factory Radio
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iPod iPod
Harness Connection
Dip Switches
Port 1 Port 2 USB
(See Manual)
GM
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
PGHGM2
iSimple®
A Division of AAMP of America™
13190 56th Court Clearwater, FL 33760
Ph. 866-788-4237
support@isimplesolutions.com
©2009 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
www.isimplesolutions.com rev.10-29-10
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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 *The Media Gateway Factory Radio will only support 2 Not Included inputs. iPod Media Gateway Harness Not Included Part #: PGHGM2 Harness Connection Harness Connection Media Gateway Part #: PXAMG Port 1 Port 2 Dip Switches USB (See MD anua ip S l)witches Port 1 Port 2 (See Manual) USB PXAMGSR Cable (sold separately) 11Ft. iPod Cable 3Ft. HD Radio Cable TM HD Radio Tuner (sold seperately) Antenna Adapter Part #: HDRT Sold Separately 1 H
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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
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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 3
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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 facto
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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 the cables. To prevent rattling noises inside the dash, use zip ties, tape, or other 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 k
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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
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Changing Bands To switch between AM and FM bands, press the CAT button until AM 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) pre
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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>>” button to select the displayed mode. 10. Selecting Factory Installed Sat (if equipped) Entering Mode Select Menu Press the “BAND” button a few ti
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10. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Radio shows iPod not iPod cable is not connected to Verify the docking cable is connected to the connected iPod or Gateway. Media Gateway, and the iPod I can not correctly The iPod firmware may be out Update iPod firmware for free at http://www. control the iPod of date. apple.com/ipod/download through the radio. I have updated my Sometimes the iPods needs to Press and hold the click wheel (center iPod’s firmware and be reset button) and the menu butto
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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 product from an authorized iSimple dealer. This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured ® parts of this product that, upon inspection by iSimple authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to installation expe
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