iSimple PGHVW1 User Manual
Expand Your Factory Radio
iSimple®
A Division of AAMP of America™
13190 56th Court Clearwater, FL 33760
Ph. 866-788-4237
support@isimplesolutions.com
©2009 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
www.isimplesolutions.com
Harness Connection
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Port 1
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Port 2
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Dip Switches
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USB
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iPod
iPod
VOLKSWAGEN
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
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PGHVW1
Rev. 10-27-09
INST010
Table of Contents
Pages
1. Introduction 1
2. Precautions 1
3. Compatibility Notes 1
4. Dipswitch Settings 2
5. Installation 2
6. iPod Operation 4
PanasonicRadioOperation
Delphi Radio Operation
7. HD Radio Operation 9
(if equipped)
Panasonic Radio Operation
Delphi Radio Operation
8. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation 11
9.Selecting AUX Input 12
10. Selecting Factory Satellite 12
(if eqipped)
11. Troubleshooting 13
12. Warranty Information 14
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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Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons
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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*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.
Factory Radio
Not Included
iPod
Not Included
Media Gateway Harness
Part #: PGHVW1
Media Gateway
Part #: PXAMG
11Ft. iPod Cable
3Ft. HD Radio Cable
HD RadioTM Tuner
(sold separately)
Antenna Adapter
* Required for most vehicles. (sold seperately)
Part #: HDRT
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 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 (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 LOCA TION
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.com for the most up to
date application information and to verify your vehicle’s compatibility.
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4. Dipswitch Settings
After removing the radio from the vehicle, identify the manufacturer of the
radio. T wo companies make the radios featured in these VW vehicles. If the
model number sticker is on the side of the radio it is a Delphi brand radio. If
the model number sticker is on the top of the radio it is a Panasonic brand
radio.
For Delphi radios all dip switches must be in the OFF position (up) for
the Media Gateway to function.
For Panasonic radios only dipswitch #2 needs to be turned ON
(down), the rest must be OFF (up) for the Media Gateway to function.
5. Installation
Before installing the Media Gateway, be sure you have correctly set
the dipswitches according to section four.
NOTE: DO NOT disconnect the wiring from the “passenger airbag
light” on the dash bezel. Disconnecting this harness will cause an
airbag light to illuminate in the gauge cluster which needs to be
reset by a Volkswagen dealership.
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 radio from the dash of the vehicle. We
recommend the use of iSimple® Part # GET (when applicable) to remove
the radio from the dash. These tools are specically designed to be used
to remove Volkswagen radios. This will provide access to the factory
radio connectors where you will connect the Media Gateway harness.
3. Disconnect the factory harness from the back of the radio. Disconnect
the antenna connector from the radio.
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4. Connect the 8-Pin iPod docking cable into the rst port on the Media
Gateway furthest 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
may vary based on the vehicle, and customer’s preference. 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) 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 WHITE antenna
cable into the antenna connection on the HD Radio tuner (HDRT). For
best performance of the HDRT use an amplied antenna adaptor to
make this connection. We recommend the use of a Best Kits BAADIN22
or equivalent. If the Tan connector is connected into the HDRT it will not
receive any AM reception.
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 minidin; 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 the male connector on the PGHVW1 harness into the port on
the back of the radio. Next, connect the factory harness into the female
connector on the PGHVW1 harness. Be sure to make a rm connection
but do not force it. Plug the black micro-t 24-pin connector on the
PGHVW1 harness into the PXAMG Media Gateway box.
8. To complete the installation secure the Media Gateway (PXAMG) and
HD Radio tuner (HDRT) or Satellite radio tuner (SCC1) into the cavity
behind the dash. 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, or electrical tape,
or other fasteners to mount the interfaces to the factory wiring or installed
audio components (for example under the factory Satellite tuner (if
present).
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