iSimple PGHGM5 User Manual

Expand Your Factory Radio

Harness Connection

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Port 1

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Port 2

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Dip Switches

(See Manual)

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USB

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iSimple®
A Division of AAMP of America™
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Ph. 866-788-4237
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Satellite
Radio

GM

Owner’s Manual

Media Gateway

ISGM11

PGHGM5

09-10-09

Rev. 05-05-08

Inst007

Table of Contents

Pages

1. Introduction 2

2. Precautions 2

3. Compatibility Notes 3

4. Dipswitch Settings 3

5. Installation 4

6. Selecting Sirius Input

7. Selecting Aux Input 5

8. Troubleshooting

9. Warranty Info

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Harness Connection

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Port 1



Port 2

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Dip Switches

(See Manual)

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USB

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Harness Connection



Port 1

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Port 2

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Dip Switches

(See Manual)

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USB

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Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons

*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.

iPod

Not Included

DVD Player

(not included)

Media Gateway Harness

Part #: PGHGM1

Media Gateway

Part #: PXAMG

OR

Factory Radio

Not Included

PXAMGSR Cable

MP3 Player

(not included)

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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 Sirius Satellite Radio (SCC1 sold
seperately) and the HD Radio tuner (HDRT sold separately), enabling full control
of these devices from the factory installed radio. It also retains original system
features such as satellite radio and rear seat entertainment (if equipped).

2. Precautions

PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE

To eliminate the risk of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the
vehicle’s battery prior to installation. If you do not feel comfortable making these
connections, we suggest you seek professional installation. We recommend that
the iPod be disconnected from the interface when the vehicle is not in use.

PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION

Securely install the interface in a location free from: heat, humidity, moving parts,
sharp metal edges or direct sunlight. We recommend securing the interface to a

suitable location using; double sided tape, VelcroTM or zip-ties.

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3. Compatibility Notes

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 vehicles compatibility.

.4. Dipswitc h Settings

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette with navigation requires dip switches 1 and 2 on
(down) and 3 and 4 off (up). For all other vehicles, all 4 dipswitches MUST be set

in the OFF (up) position for proper operation.

2009 CHeVROlet CORVette

NAVIGAtION

All OtHeR VeHICleS

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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 factory 24-Pin harness and 12-Pin harness (if present) from the
back of the radio. Disconnect the antenna from the radio.

4. When connecting the Satellite Radio tuner (SCC1 sold separartely), make the
folllowing connections before connecting the PXAMG to the vehicle. Plug the black
end of the 3 foot PXAMGSR (8-Pin mini-din to 8-Pin mini-din; sold seperately) into the
second port (closest to the dipswitches) on the Media Gateway. Connect the gray end
of this cable into the Satellite Radio tuner.

5. When connecting the auxiliary cable, plug the 8 pin mini-din into the port farthest
from the dipswitches. Carefully run the auxiliary cable to the location where the auxiliary
device will be stored. If you are using the RCA input it may be necessary to run the
auxiliary device’s output cable to the PXAMG location.

6. Plug in the male connectors on the PGHGM5 harness into the 24-pin port and 12­pin port on the back of the radio. Next, connect the factory 24-pin and 12-pin harness
(if available) into the female connectors on the PGHGM5 harness. Be sure to make

a rm connection but do not force it. Plug the Black micro-t 24-pin connector on the

PGHGM5 harness into the PXAMG Media Gateway box.

8. To complete the installation secure the Media Gateway (PXAMG) and Satellite
Radio tuner (SCC1) 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 securely.

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
Satellite Radio tuner before reinstalling the factory dash panels.

10. Note: The rst time you access the Gateway, your radio may display “DEV INIT”

while the device is initializing. If this is displayed, please wait one minute then cycle
the ignition off and on. Then access SAT mode again to begin normal Gateway
operation.

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6. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “BAND” button a few times until “XM” is displayed on the screen.
Immediately turn the rotary tUNe KNOB to scroll through the available sources. Once

“SIRIUS” is displayed, press “PReSet 6” to select the displayed mode.
Channel Up

Turn the rotary tUNe KNOB clockwise to move up through the channels
Channel Down

Turn the rotary tUNe KNOB counter-clockwise to move down through the channels
Category Up

Press the “SeeK>” button to move up through the categories.

Category Down
Press the “<SeeK” button to move down through the categories.

Store Presets

Tune to the station you want to store as a preset. Press and hold the preset button on
which you want to store the channel.

Recall Presets

Press the preset button that corresponds with the channel you want to recall.

Changing Display:
Press the “DISPl” button to display artist and track information

7.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 to scroll through the available sources. Once
“AUX” is displayed, press PReSet 6 to select the displayed mode.

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8. T roubleshooting

Symptom Cause Remedy

The Media
Gateway does
not recognize the
Satellite Radio
Tuner (SCC1)

Radio shows “DEV
INIT”

The Satellite Tuner
was not properly
connected when
the PXAMG was

rst connected and

initialized.

Gateway device is
initializing

HDRT must be connected before the
PXAMG is powered on. Disconnect
the PXAMG from the vehicles harness
for 5 minutes. Verify the 8 pin DIN
HDRT cable is securely connected
at both ends before reconnecting the
vehicle harness.

This only occurs the rst time the

PXAMG is powered on. Wait a few
minutes, cycle ignition off and on then
enter SAT Mode.

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9. 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 expenses.
Attempting to service or modify this unit, operating this unit under conditions
other than the recommended voltage will render this WARRANTY VOID.

Unless otherwise prescribed by law, iSimple® shall not be liable for any
personal injury, property damage and or any incidental or consequential
damages of any kind (including water damage) resulting from malfunc­tions, defects, misuse, improper installation or alteration of this product. All
parts of this iSimple® product are guaranteed for a period of 1 year as follows:

Within the rst 12 months from date of purchase, subject to the conditions

above, iSimple® will repair or replace the product at their discretion, if it is defec­tive in material or workmanship providing it is returned to an Authorized iSimple®

dealer, with PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized iSimple

Warning:

This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during

operation. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or

malfunction.

FCC Class B Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal­lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter­mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Re-orientate or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that of which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technical for help.

Notice : The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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dealer.

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