Car Solutions PXAMG Owner's Manual

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iPod
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  • Page 1 Expand Your Factory Radio iPod iPod ® ®  Harness Connection Dip Switches     Port 1 Port 2 (See Manual) Owner’s Manual Media Gateway PXAMG PGHGM2 support@car-solutions.com rev.10-29-10 www.car-solutions.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Pages 1. Introduction 2. Precautions 3. Compatibility 4. Dipswitch Settings 5. Installation 6. iPod Operation 7. HD Radio Operation (if equipped) 8. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation (if equipped) Selecting AUX Input Selecting Factory Satellite (if equipped) 10. Troubleshooting 11.
  • Page 3 2 Not Included inputs. iPod Media Gateway Harness Not Included Part #: PGHGM2 Media Gateway  Harness Connection  Harness Connection Part #: PXAMG   Dip Switches   Port 1 Port 2   (See Manual) Dip Switches ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5: Compatibility

    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 support@car-solutions.com www.car-solutions.com...
  • Page 6: Installation

    5. If connecting the HD Radio Tuner (HDRT sold separartely), make the folllowing connections before connecting the PXAMG to the vehichle. Plug the 3 foot HD Radio Cable (8-Pin mini-din to 8-Pin mini-din) into the second port (closest to the dipswitches) on the Media Gateway.
  • Page 7: Ipod Operation

    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.
  • Page 8: Hd Radio Operation (If Equipped)

    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.
  • Page 9: Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

    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>>”...
  • Page 10: (If Equipped)

    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.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Verify the 8 pin DIN HDRT cable is securely connected at both ends before reconnecting the vehicle harness. Radio shows “DEV This only occurs the first time the PXAMG is Gateway device is initializing INIT” powered on. Wait one minute, cycle ignition off and on then enter SAT Mode.

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