iSimple PGHNI2 User Manual

Expand Your Factory Radio

iSimple®
A Division of AAMP of America™
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Ph. 866-788-4237
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www.isimplesolutions.com

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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add

iPod

NISSAN/INFINITI

370z • Cube

Pathnder • Armada

Sentra • Maxima

Altima • Rouge

Versa • G35

M35/45 • QX56

Murano

®

Owner’s Manual

Media Gateway

PXAMG

PGHNI2

Rev. 01-28-11

Inst019

Table of Contents

Pages

1. Introduction 2

2. Precautions 2

3. Compatibility Notes 2

4. Dipswitch Settings 3

5. Installation 4

Nissan Vehicles

6. 370z/Cube/Juke Operation 5-8

7. Pathnder/Armada Operation 8-11

8. Sentra/Maxima Operation

9. 2009-2010 Maxima Operation

11-15

15-18

10. Murano Operation 18-21

11. Altima/Rouge Operation

12. Versa Operation

21-25
25-28

Inniti Vehicles

13. G35/G37 Operation

14. M35/45 Operation

15. QX56 Operation

16. Troubleshooting

17. Warranty Info

28-31
31-34
35-37

38-39
40

Harness Connection

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Port 1

a

Port 2

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Dip Switches

(See Manual)

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USB

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Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons

Harness Connection

a

Port 1

a

Port 2

a

Dip Switches

(See Manual)

a

USB

a

*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.

iPod

Media Gateway Harness

Not Included

11Ft. iPod Cable

Factory Radio

Not Included

Part #: PGHNI2

Media Gateway

Part #: PXAMG

3Ft. HD Radio Cable

(sold with HDRT)

TM

Tuner

Antenna Adapter

HD Radio

(sold seperately)

Part #: HDRT

(sold seperately)

Part #: BAA36

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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 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

UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE

For proper operation of the Media Gateway, your iPod must be updated with the most

recent version of rmware from Apple. This is done on your computer. To update the

software on the iPod go to: http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/.
Follow the directions on the website to complete the download. There is no charge for
this update.

PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR IPOD.

Some installations require you to make wiring connections. 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.

3. Compatibility Notes

Your vehicle MUST either be equipped with, or have the ability to support

Satellite Radio. Please visit www.isimplesolutions.comfor the most up to
date compatibility information and to verify your vehicles compatibility.

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4. Dipswitch Settings

2007-2011 Armada
2007-2008 G35/G37
2007-2011 Maxima Non-Navigation
2009-2011 Murano

2007-2011 Pathnder

2007-2011 Sentra
2007 QX56

Fig. A

2009-2011 370z
2011 Juke
2007-2011 Altima
2009-2010 Cube
2007-2011 Rouge
2007-2011 Versa

2007-2008 M35/45

Fig. B

Fig. B

Dipswitch Overview

This is a quick description of the dipswitch functions for the PXAMG in Nissan
applications. If you are experiencing Seek or Tune control issues, or would like
to change the operation of the “SEEK” and “TUNE” buttons, this section may be
helpful to you.

Dipswitch 3

Reverses “SEEK” and “TUNE” button congurations; this is good for allowing
the end user to congure the “SEEK” and “TUNE” buttons to their personal
preference. For example: In the Armada/Pathnder, the default setting for the HD

Radio controls causes the Seek and Tune functions to be reversed. This is so
the iPod controls can utilize the tuning knob to scroll through the browse menu. If
you have purchased this kit mainly for HD Radio and not iPod, turning dipswitch
3 on will reverse the “SEEK” and “TUNE” commands to their respective buttons.
However when this is done, turning the Tuning Knob on the radio clockwise will
no longer do track forward or scroll through the browse menu in iPod mode, those
commands have now been assigned to the “SEEK>>” button.

1. Disconnect Media Gateway from vehicle harness.

2. Turn on dipswitch #3 by moving it down.

3. Connect Media Gateway to vehicle harness.

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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 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 20-Pin and 12-Pin harnesses from the back of the radio.
Disconnect the antenna from the radio.

4. Connect the 8-Pin iPod docking cable into the rst port on the Media Gateway

(farthest 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 will vary based on the vehicle, and the customer’s
prefrence. 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 the HD Radio Tuner (HDRT sold separately), make the following
connections before connecting the PXAMG to the vehicle. 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. Connect the other end of this cable into the HD
Radio tuner. Connect the factory antenna cable into the antenna connection on the
HD Radio tuner (HDRT) using a Best Kits BAA36 antenna adaptor (or equivalent) if
needed to make this connection.

6. If 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. If you are installing
the Satellite Radio Tuner with the HDRT, connect the PXAMGSR cable to the port
farthest from the dipswitches. Connect the gray end of this cable into the Satellite
Radio tuner.

7. Plug in the male connectors on the PGHNI2 harness into the 20-pin and 12­pin ports on the back of the radio. Next, connect the factory 20-pin and 12-pin
harnesses into the female connectors on the PGHNI2 harness. Be sure to make a

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

PGHNI2 harness into the PXAMG Media Gateway box.

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. 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 HD Radio tuner before reinstalling the factory dash panels.

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10. Note: The rst time you access the Media 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.

6. 370z/CUBE/Juke

iPod Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM” button and then the “AUX” button. Immediately press the “SEEK

▲” button to scroll through the available sources. Once “IPOD” is displayed, press the
“TUNE ▼” button to select it.

Next Track

Press the “SEEK ▲” button to advance to the next track.

Previous Track

Press the “SEEK ▼” button to return to the previous track.

Random Mode

Press the “SCAN” button while listening to the iPod to toggle through the random
modes.

Entering Browse Menu / Select

Press the “TUNE ▼” button to enter the Browse menu or to make a selection while in

the Browse menu

Menu Navigation

Press the “SEEK ▲” button to scroll through the options in the Browse menu.

Steering Wheel Controls

Press and hold “▲” to enter the Browse menu.

Exit Browse menu

Press the “SCAN” button or wait 10 seconds and the Browse menu will automatically
exit.

Changing Display

Press the “DISP” button to toggle through the display modes (Track, Artist, etc).

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Browse by Artist

Press the “TUNE ▼” button to enter the Browse menu.

”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.

Press the “SEEK ▲” button until “AR:ARTIST” is displayed.
Press the “TUNE ▼” button to select Browse by Artist.

The list of Artists on your iPod 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 “Seek▲” button to cycle through the artists.

When the desired artist is displayed on the radio,

Press the “TUNE ▼” button to select the artist and display the albums by that artist.

The Albums from the selected Artist will be displayed one at a time in alphabetical order.
“AL” will be displayed in front of the name of the album to indicate you are searching
for an album.

Press the “SEEK ▲” button to cycle through the albums.
Once the desired album is displayed,
Press the “TUNE ▼” button to select the desired album.
The rst song in the album will be displayed. “TR” will be displayed in front of the song

title to indicate that a “track” or song title is being displayed.

Press the “SEEK ▲” button to cycle through the songs in the selected album.

Songs are listed in the order in which they appear in the album, not alphabetically.

Once the radio displays the name of the desired song
Press the “TUNE ▼” button to select and play the desired song.

The display will automatically change to display and scroll the title of the chosen song.

HD Radio Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM” button and then the “AUX” button. Immediately press the “SEEK ▲”
button to scroll through the available sources. Once “HD-FM” is displayed, press the
“TUNE ▼” button to select it.

Tune Up

Press the “TUNE▲” button to manually tune up.

Seek Up

Press the “SEEK ▲” button to seek up to next available station.

Tune Down

Press the “TUNE ▼” button to manually tune down.

Seek Down

Press the “SEEK ▼” button to seek down to next available station.

Changing Bands

Press the “AM/FM” button and then the “AUX” button. Immediately press the “SEEK ▲”
button scroll through the available sources. Once the band you would like to select is
displayed (“HD-AM” or “HD-FM”), press the “TUNE ▼” button to select it.

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Store Presets

Tune to a station you want to store. Press the “SCAN” button. Press “SEEK ▲” to

select the preset location (1-18) where you wish to store the preset. When the preset

location is displayed (for example PRE1) press the “TUNE▲” button to store it. The

screen will display “PR SAVED” and your preset has been stored into memory.

Recall Presets

Press the “SCAN” button. Press the “SEEK ▲” button to scroll through the stored
preset stations. When the desired preset is displayed, press the “TUNE ▼” button to

select it.

Exit Menu

Press the “SCAN” button to exit the Preset Menu and continue playing the current
station. “EXIT” will be displayed when the button is pressed. You can also wait the
allotted 10 seconds and the menu will exit automatically.

Changing Display:

Press the “DISP” button to display artist and track information if the current HD Radio
station is transmitting that information.

Steering Wheel Controls

Press and hold “▲”to tune up or “▼” to tune down.

Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM” button and then the “AUX” button. Immediately press the “SEEK ▲”
button to scroll through the available sources. Once “SIRIUS” is displayed, press the
“TUNE ▼” button to select it.

Channel Up

Press the “TUNE ▲” button to move up through the channels.

Channel Down

Press the “TUNE ▼” button 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 wish 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 “DISP” button to display artist and track information.

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Selecting AUX Input

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM” button and then the “AUX” button. Immediately press the “SEEK

▲” button to scroll through the available sources. Once “AUX” is displayed, press the
“TUNE ▼” button to select it.

Selecting Factory Installed Satellite
Radio (If equipped)

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM” button and then the “AUX” button. Immediately press the “SEEK

▲” button to scroll through the available sources. Once “SAT” is displayed, press the
“TUNE ▼” button to select it.

7. Pathnder & Armada

iPod Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM/SAT” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on the screen.

Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to scroll through the available sources. Once
“IPOD” is displayed, press the “<<SEEK” button to select it.

Next Track

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB clockwise to advance to the next track.

Previous Track

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB counter clockwise to return to the previous track.

Random Mode

Press the “SCAN” button while listening to the iPod to toggle through the random
modes.

Entering Browse Menu / Select

Press the “<<SEEK” button to enter the Browse menu or to make a selection while in

the Browse menu.

Menu Navigation

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB clockwise to scroll through the options in the Browse

menu.

Steering Wheel Controls

Press and hold “▲” to enter the Browse menu.

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Exit Browse menu

Press the “SCAN” button or wait 10 seconds and the Browse menu will automatically
exit.

Browse by Artist

Press the “<<SEEK” button to enter the Browse menu.

”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB until “AR:ARTIST” is displayed.
Press the “<<SEEK” button to select Browse by Artist.

The list of Artists on your iPod 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.

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to cycle through the artists.

When the desired artist is displayed on the radio,

Press the “<<SEEK” button to select the artist and display the albums by that artist.

The Albums from the selected Artist will be displayed one at a time in alphabetical order.
“AL” will be displayed in front of the name of the album to indicate you are searching
for an album.

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to cycle through the albums.
Once the desired album is displayed,
Press the “<<SEEK” button to select the desired Album.
The rst song in the album will be displayed. “TR” will be displayed in front of the song

title to indicate that a “track” or song title is being displayed.

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to cycle through the songs in the selected album.

Songs are listed in the order in which they appear in the album, not alphabetically.

Once the radio displays the name of the desired song
Press the “<<SEEK” button to select and play the desired song.

The display will automatically change to display and scroll the title of the chosen song.

HD Radio Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM/SAT” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on the screen.

Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to scroll through the available sources. Once
“HD-FM” is displayed, press the “<<SEEK” button to select it.

Tune Up

Press the “SEEK >>” button to manually tune up.

Seek Up

Turn the T uning Knob Clockwise to seek up to next available station.

Tune Down

Press the “<<SEEK” button to manually tune down.

Seek Down

Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB Counter-clockwise to seek down to next available

station.

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Changing Bands
Press the “AM/FM/SAT” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on the screen.

Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to scroll through the available sources.
Once the band you would like to select is displayed (“HD-AM” or “HD-FM”), press the
“<<SEEK” button to select it.

Store Presets

Tune to a station you want to store. Press the “SCAN” button. Turn the rotary TUNE

KNOB to select the preset location (1-18) where you wish to store the preset. When the

preset location is displayed (for example PRE1) press “SEEK>>” to store it. The screen
will display “PR SAVED” and your preset has been stored into memory.

Recall Presets

Press the “SCAN” button. Turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to scroll through the stored
preset stations. When the desired preset is displayed, press the “<<SEEK” button to

select it.

Exit menus

Press the “SCAN” button to exit the Preset Menu and continue playing the current
station. “EXIT” will be displayed when the button is pressed. You can also wait the
allotted 10 seconds and the menu will exit automatically.

Steering Wheel Controls

Press and hold“▲” to tune up or “▼” to tune down.

Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM/SAT” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on the screen.

Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to scroll through the available sources. Once
“SIRIUS” is displayed, press the “<<SEEK” button to select it.

Channel Up

Turn the TUNE KNOB clockwise to move up through the channels.

Channel Down

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

Please Note: If you are using the Media Gateway to add Sirius but
still have factory XM installed, it is important to keep the presets in
seperate banks.

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Recall Presets

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

Changing Display

Press the “DISP” button to display artist and track information.

Selecting AUX Input

Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “AM/FM/SAT” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on the screen.

Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to scroll through the available sources. Once
“AUX” is displayed, press the “<<SEEK” button to select it.

Selecting Factory Installed Satellite
Radio (If equipped)

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “AM/FM/SAT” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on the screen.

Immediately turn the rotary TUNE KNOB to scroll through the available sources. Once
“SAT” is displayed, press the “<<SEEK” button to select it.

8. Sentra & Maxima

Important Conguration Process

To ensure proper functionality of your PXAMG iPod interface, you must rst set the
“TUNE” and “SEEK” buttons to the proper conguration. To do this you must rst enter
the Mode Select Menu. Press the “RADIO” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on

the screen. Immediately press the “SCAN” button until “TUNEREV” is displayed. After

6 seconds the radio will time out and the “TUNE” button is now congured properly. You
must repeat the same process for the “SEEK” button. To do this you must rst enter the
Mode Select Menu. Press the “RADIO” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on

the screen. Immediately press the “SCAN” button until “SEEKREV” is displayed. After

6 seconds the radio will time out and the “SEEK” button is now congured properly.

iPod Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “RADIO” button a few times until “SAT” is displayed on the screen. Immediately
press the “SEEK>>” button to scroll through the available sources. Once “IPOD” is
displayed, press the “<<TUNE” button to select it.

Next Track

Press the “SEEK>>” button to advance to the next track.

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