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Peripheral PXAMG Install And Initial Evaluation

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Peripheral Technology's PXAMG Install and Initial Evaluation
 
Parts Required:
Peripheral Technology's PXAMG
Peripheral Technology's PGHGM5 radio Harness
OVERVIEW
Installation of the Peripheral Technology's PXAMG
(http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/prodDetails.aspx?strProductID=276) requires access to the back of
the Corvette's radio to interface with the factory entertainment system. The supplied PGHGM5 radio
harness is basically a "Y" cable which connects to the back of the radio, the factory radio harness and the
PXAMG. The supplied 11 foot iPod cable is then connected to the PXAMG. The PXAMG supports two
AUX inputs and a iPod connection. One available device that can be connected to the PXAMG is a HD
Radio receiver. I did not want the HD Radio interface at this time, so this will just cover the PXAMG.
INSTALLATION STEPS
Removal of the center console is required to gain access to the radio.
Here is an overview of the procedure.
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Flip open the center arm rest and remove the 4 T15 Torx Screws.
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Remove the Blank/F55 cover that is at the bottom of the center console by using a small screw
driver to pop it off.
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Remove the two 7mm Hex bolts that were located under the cover.
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Now grab the boot for the Emergency Brake and pull it up until the boot disconnects from the
center console.
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Remove the two 7mm Hex bolts at the top front of the area just made visible from the lifting of the
E-Brake Boot.
Now you are ready to remove the center console.
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Remove the shift knob by pulling down on the shift boot and removing the screw holding the knob
on (2008 and newer require a different procedure to remove the shift knob which is documented
elsewhere on the forum), Once the shift knob is removed.
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Starting at the bottom of the console trim (nearest to the arm rest) gently pull up on the console
until all of the clips holding the trim in place are out from the dash.
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Once the console is free from the dash, start disconnecting all of the electrical connectors for the
different switches mounted to the center console trim.
This is what your center console will look like.
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Summary of Contents for Peripheral PXAMG

  • Page 1 AUX inputs and a iPod connection. One available device that can be connected to the PXAMG is a HD Radio receiver. I did not want the HD Radio interface at this time, so this will just cover the PXAMG. INSTALLATION STEPS Removal of the center console is required to gain access to the radio.
  • Page 2 Now you are ready to remove the radio. RADIO REMOVAL • Remove the two 7mm Hex screws that hold the Climate Control Module (CC Module) to the dash. (The CC Module has a clip on each side that fits into the radio frame). I placed a towel over my shifter and center console frame to protect the CC module.
  • Page 3 Once the radio is back in the dash, temporary place two screws into it to hold it in place. Now reinstall the CC Module. Once this was completed, I ran the cable that goes to the PXAMG under the CC Module.
  • Page 4 As seen in this picture. (It’s the cable with the electrical tape wrapped around it under the CC Module between the second and third button from the right) I now connected the PXAMG to the PGHGM5 cable. PGHGM5 Connector Page 4 of 14 ...
  • Page 5 At this point, I wanted to test the installation out to verify its operation and functionality. The PXAMG manual states that the first time the unit is connected to the radio it needs to initialize before it is operational. This is done by turning the ignition on, then the radio, waiting a minute or so and then turning the ignition off.
  • Page 6 Entering PXAMG Input Menu • From either the AM, FM or CD functions, switch to the radios XM function to enter the PXAMG function menu. Once in the function menu, press the seek button up to change the PXAMG’s function between AUX1, AUX2 and iPod (if you press the seek button once again after iPod is displayed, SAT will be displayed which will bring you back to the radios XM function).
  • Page 7             Now that you are on the iPod input, your iPod will begin to play the current playlist. The main key to  controlling the PXAMG is the Preset 3 Key, which would be “The 70’s” preset on the screenshot below.  Page 7 of 14 ...

  • Page 8: Browse By Album

        Each press of the Preset 3 key will move you forward on the browse menu. To Browse by Artist, you would press Preset 3, “PL:LIST” will be displayed, press the Seek button until Artist is displayed, press Preset 3 to select Artist. The list of Artists on your Pod will be displayed one at a time in alphabetical order.

  • Page 9: Browse By Playlist

    To control your iPod manually using the iPod’s controls, press or select the “XM” radio function to enter the PXAMG’s menu. Using the Seek button, select AUX1. You will now be able to use your iPod’s controls to listen to your music.
  • Page 10 PXAMG was easy. Overall sound quality was excellent with good volume and quick iPod responses to user input. The PXAMG does a good job displaying as much information it can on the radio screen considering it is hacking itself into the GM Serial Network. The following information is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 11 Overall, I did not get much time to use the PXAMG but my initial feeling is that the unit works as expected and its overall build quality is excellent. The manual that came with the unit does not really cover the Corvette’s Navigation Radio touch screen as it seems to be written around the base radio.
  • Page 12 Here are some screenshots of the displayed information I saw while using the PXAMG. Song Duration Song Title Page 12 of 14 ...
  • Page 13 Artist Track Page 13 of 14 ...
  • Page 14 Artist Album Page 14 of 14 ...