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Expand Your Factory Radio
add add
® ®
iPod iPod
Harness Connection
Dip Switches
Port 1 Port 2 USB
(See Manual)
VOLKSWAGEN
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
PGHVW1
iSimple®
A Division of AAMP of America™
13190 56th Court Clearwater, FL 33760
Ph. 866-788-4237
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©2009 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
www.isimplesolutions.com Rev. 10-27-09
INST010
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Table of Contents Pages 1. Introduction 1 2. Precautions 1 3. Compatibility Notes 1 4. Dipswitch Settings 2 5. Installation 2 6. iPod Operation 4 PanasonicRadioOperation Delphi Radio Operation 7. HD Radio Oper ation 9 iPod Not Included (if equipped) Panasonic Radio Operation Delphi Radio Operation 8. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation 11 9.Selecting AUX Input 12 10. Selecting Factory Satellite 12 (if eqipped) 11. Troubleshooting 13 12. Warranty Information 14
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Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons *The Media Gateway will only support 2 Factory Radio inputs. Not Included Media Gateway Harness iPod Part #: PGHVW1 Not Included Harness Connection Media Gateway Harness Connection Part #: PXAMG Port 1 Port 2 Dip Switches USB (See Manual) Dip Switches Port 1 Port 2 USB (See Manual) 11Ft. iPod Cable 3Ft. HD Radio Cable TM HD Radio Tuner (sold separately) Part #: HDRT Antenna Adapter * Required for most vehicles. (sold seperately) Harne
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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 HD Radio tuner (HDRT sold separately), enabling full contr
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4. Dipswitch Settings After removing the radio from the vehicle, identify the manufacturer of the radio. Two companies make the radios featured in these VW vehicles. If the model number sticker is on the side of the radio it is a Delphi brand radio. If the model number sticker is on the top of the radio it is a Panasonic brand radio. For Delphi radios all dip switches must be in the OFF position (up) for the Media Gateway to function. For Panasonic radios only dipswitch #2 needs to be turn
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4. Connect the 8-Pin iPod docking cable into the first port on the Media Gateway furthest 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 may vary based on the vehicle, and customer’s preference. 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 t
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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 or Satellite Radio tuner before reinstalling the factory dash panels. 10. When first powering up the vehicle with the radio reconnected, “CODE” may appear on the screen. This is a safety feature of the VW radio. If you see this message, DO NOT enter a code, simply let the radio sit on this screen for ab
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Panasonic Radio Controls Next Track Turn the Tune knob Clockwise to skip to the next track. Previous Track Turn the Tune knob Counter-clockwise to go back to the previous track. Enter Browse menu / make a selection Press the TUNE KNOB to enter the browse menu or make a selection while in the browse menu. Menu back Press “Seek ▼” to move back one folder in the menu. Steering Wheel controls The Multifunction display in the gauge cluster must be in “Audio mode” for the steering wheel controls t
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Browse by Artist Press the TUNE KNOB to enter the browse menu. ”PL:LIST” will appear on your display. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ button until “AR:ARTIST” is displayed. Press the TUNE KNOB to select browse by Artist. 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. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ button to cycle through the artists. When the desired artist is displayed
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Delphi Radio Controls Next Track Turn the Tune knob Clockwise to skip to the next track. Previous Track Turn the Tune knob Counter-clockwise to go back to the previous track. Enter Browse menu / make a selection Press PRESET 2 to enter the browse menu or to make a selection while in the browse menu. Menu back Press Preset # 1 to move up one folder in the menu. Exit Browse Menu Press Preset # 3 to exit the browse menu Rewind Press Preset # 5 to rewind, press Preset # 5 again to play. Fast F
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Browse by Artist Press PRESET 2 to enter the browse menu. ”PL:LIST” will appear on your display. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ button until “AR:ARTIST” is displayed. Press PRESET 2 to select browse by Artist. 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. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ button to cycle through the artists. When the desired artist is displayed on the ra
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7. HD Radio Operation (if equipped) Entering Mode Select Menu Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle through the Media Gateway sources until HD-FM or HD-AM is displayed. Wait 6 seconds and the radio will select the displayed option. PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still does not go into the mode select m
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Steering Wheel Controls The Multifunction display in the gauge cluster must be in “Audio mode” for the steering wheel controls to operate the Media Gateway. Press the “▲” arrow on the steering wheel controls to seek up. Press the “▼” arrow on the steering wheel controls to seek down. Storing stations into preset memory Press “OK” access the preset memory menu. Use the “▲” and “▼” buttons to cycle through the preset locations (1-18FM, or 1-6 AM) Press “OK” to store the current station into th
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8.Sirius Satellite Radio Operation (if equipped) Entering Mode Select Menu Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle through the Media Gateway sources until SIRIUS is displayed. Wait 6 seconds and the radio will select the displayed option. PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still does not go into the mode sele
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9. Selecting AUX Entering Mode Select Menu Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle through the Media Gateway sources until AUX is displayed. Wait 6 seconds and the radio will select the displayed option. PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still does not go into the mode select menu, press and hold the TUNE K
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10. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Radio shows iPod iPod cable is not Verify the docking cable is connected to the not connected connected to iPod or Media Gateway, and the iPod Gateway. I can not correctly The iPod firmware Update iPod firmware for free at control the iPod may be out of date. http://www.apple.com/ipod/download through the radio. I have updated my Sometimes the Press and hold the click wheel (center iPod’s firmware iPods needs to be button) and the menu button for 10
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11. Warranty Information 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 prod- ® uct 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 in
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