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iPac-GM3
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Instruct Ion Manual
Pacific Accessory Corporation
1502 S. Santa Fe St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA
Voice: (714) 835-3022 Fax: (714) 835-3233
Copyright ©2006 PAC
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Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PAC’s iPAC-GM3 interface for OEM radios. Designed for Video, Generation 3, 4, Mini, and Nano iPods. The IPAC- GM3 has three Modes of operation; Advanced, Manual, and Auxiliary In- put. Advanced Mode allows you to use your factory stereo buttons and steering wheel audio controls (if equipped) to directly control your iPod. In Advanced Mode the iPod text is displayed on the factory radio. Manual Mode allows you to contro
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ProPEr MountInG locatIon Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, mov- ing parts, sharp metal edges and direct sunlight. We recommend secur- ing the interface to a suitable location using; double sided tape, Velcro, or wire ties. 1.3 Compatibility Notes This section will inform you of the specific requirements for your factory radio to be compatible with the iPAC-GM3. These notes will inform you of any issues or circumstances that can affect the compatibilit
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Chapter 2 - Installation: This chapter will explain how to install the iPAC-GM3 interface using the GM3H and the GM3HXM harnesses. Some installations require you to make wiring connections. To eliminate the risk of an electrical short, we recommend removing the negative terminal from the vehicles battery prior to installation.If you do not feel comfortable making these connections, we suggest you seek professional installation. 2.1a Harness GM3H: (No XM) 1. Carefully remove the radio from t
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2.1b Harness GM3HXM: (With XM) 1.Locate factory XM tuner. It is often located behind the glove box. Remove any panels if necessary to access XM tuner’s 16-pin harness. Unplug the 16-pin harness. 2. Plug the male end of the GM3HXM harness into the 16-pin port on the XM tuner. Next connect the factory male 16-pin into the 16-pin female con- nector on the GM3HXM harness. 3. Optional Connections: RED: Retains Accessory Power (RAP). Provides 12V(+) accessory power after the vehicle is turned
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2.2 Initialization: Once you have completed the installation of your iPAC-GM3 interface, it is important to allow the factory stereo time to recognize the new device. This “hand shake” period occurs when the key is first turned-on, and lasts up to 10 seconds. A green LED located on the top of the IPAC-GM3 will flash during the “hand shake.” ONCE THE GREEN LIGHT IS ON SOLID THE INITIALIZATION IS COMPLETE. (NOTE: YOU MAY NOT SEE THE GREEN LIGHT FLASH) Please do not press any buttons until i
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accessing the iPod: Press the BAND button on the radio until the display shows XM. If the vehicle is equipped with XM, press and hold ▐◄ SEEK until a “beep” is heard. The display will show “iPod.” If the vehicle is NOT equipped with XM the display will immediately show “iPod” when you access the XM band. NOTE: If the iPod navigation menu is not displayed above the presets, press the CAT button PacPac PacPac . Note: When accessing menu functions using the TUNE KNOB, be sure that none of
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accessing the auxiliary Input: Using the TUNE KNOB,(menu tabs must not be highlighted) turn the knob in either direction until the display reads “Select AUX In.” Press the SEEK ►▌button to go to the Auxiliary input. To return to the iPod, use the TUNE KNOB (menu tabs must not be high- lighted) to scroll through menu options until “Select iPod” is displayed. Press the SEEK ►▌to return to iPod. Note: While in Auxiliary input mode there is an adjustment that can be used to match the leve
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Browse by album Press either of the preset buttons below the text “Albums” on the display to highlight the Album menu tab. Use the TUNE KNOB to scroll through the albums. To select the desired album press the SEEK ►▌button. The “Songs” tab on the menu will become highlighted. Use the TUNE KNOB to scroll through the songs and press the SEEK ►▌button to select the desired song. Once the song is selected, the SEEK ►▌and ▐◄ SEEK can be used to change the track up and down within the Artist s
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next t rack Press the SEEK ►▌button to advance forward one track. Note: This function will not work when a menu tab above the presets is highlighted. XM Categories XM Categories Back Back Previous t rack Playlists Select iPod Playlists Akinelle Artists iPod Manual Press the ▐◄ SEEK button to go back one track. Artists Andre 3000 AUDIO AUDIO NAV NAV Albums iPod Advanced Albums Avenged Seven Note: This function will not work when a menu tab above the presets is highlighted. MENU MENU DEST Ge
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XM Categories XM Categories Back Back Select iPod Playlists Akinelle Playlists Artists iPod Manual Artists Andre 3000 AUDIO AUDIO NAV NAV Albums iPod Advanced Albums Avenged Seven Genre Goto XM Radio MENU Genre Avril Lavigne MENU DEST DEST Select Auxin PAC Black eyed pea PAC SEEK SEEK RPT RPT Aux Gain Hi/Lo Black eyed pea SEEK SEEK FAV FAV switching to satellite radio: (if equipped) Touch the “PAC” icon on the radio display, and then touch the “Goto XM Ra- AM FM XM DISC AUX : XM Categories Back
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3.2b advanced Mode Touch the “PAC” icon on the radio display, and then touch the “iPod Advanced” icon. The factory stereo radio buttons will now control the iPod, use of the click wheel controls will be disabled while using Advanced Mode. iPod text will now be displayed on the factory radio. To get to the Main Menu touch the “Back” icon, or press the auDIo button. Browse by artist Touch the “Artists” icon on the display. Use the and icons on the display locat- ed below the “Back” icon
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XM Categories Back XM Categories Back Playlists Select iPod Playlists Akinelle Artists Andre 3000 Artists iPod Manual AUDIO NAV AUDIO NAV Albums Avenged Seven Albums iPod Advanced DEST Genre Avril Lavigne MENU DEST Genre Goto XM Radio MENU PAC Black eyed pea PAC Select Auxin SEEK RPT SEEK RPT Aux Gain Hi/Lo Black eyed pea FAV SEEK FAV SEEK AM FM XM DISC AUX : XM Categories Back Playlists 10,000 Days Coming Coming Soon Soon Artists 40 0z. To Freed PAC iPod AUDIO AUDIO NAV NAV Albums Bilingua
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3.3 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy No Power •Blown fuse in vehicle fuse •Replace fuse with same block. amp rating. If the fuse •24-pin harness is not blows again, call tech seated correctly into the support. iPAC-GM3 interface •Check cable and wiring connection. Green light not solid •The radio is not recognizing •Reinstall and verify if the the interface correct harness was used. •24-pin harness is not •Check cable and wiring seated correctly into the connection. iPAC-GM3 interfa
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Within the first 12 months from date of purchase, subject to the conditions above, Pacific Accessory Corporation will repair or replace the product at their discretion, if it is defective in material or workmanship providing it is returned to an Authorized Pacific Accessory Corporation’s Deal- er, with PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized Pacific Accessory Corporation dealer. 4.2 Warning: This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during operation. Exposure to dir
