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Expand Your Factory Radio
add
Harness Connection
Dip Switches
Port 1 Port 2 USB
(See Manual)
FORD
LINCOLN
MERCURY
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
PGHFD1
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
Rev. 10-05-09
Inst023
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Table of Contents Pages 1. Introduction 2 2. Precautions 2 3. Compatibility Notes 2-3 4. Programming the Media Gateway (PXAMG) 3-4 5. Installation 4-6 6. Satellite Tuner Emulation Operation (All 2005-2008, Select 2009- 2010) 6-10 7. SYNC Emulation Operation (2009-2010 Navigation & Center Stack radios) 10-15 8. Troubleshooting 16 9. Warranty Info 17
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Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons *The Media Gateway Factory Radio will only support 2 Not Included inputs. Media Gateway Harness Part #: PGHFD1 iPod Not Included LCD Retention Harness Part #: PGHFD1A Media Gateway Harness Connection Part #: PXAMG Port 1 Port 2 Dip Switches USB (See Manual) 11Ft. iPod Cable 3Ft. HD Radio Cable TM HD Radio Tuner Part #: HDRT Antenna Adapter Part #: BAA20 1 Harness Connection Dip Switches Port 1 Port 2 (See Manual) USB
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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 co
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Radio Requirements All 2005-2008, select 2009-2010 - All radios, navigation or non-navigation, that feature an “AUX” or “SIRIUS” button are compatible.* In these vehicles the Media Gateway emulates a satellite tuner, therefore it is required that the vehicle be either equipped with an external satellite tuner or be Satellite Radio ready. 2009-2010 Navigation & Center Stack Radios – All navigation radios and non- navigation center stack radios** that have an active SYNC system are compatible.
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4B. When installing the Media Gateway in select 2009-2010 Ford vehicles that are equipped with SYNC and have an internal Satellite tuner** dipswitch 3 needs to be ON (down) prior to installation. ** If there is a yellow Satellite Radio antenna plugged into the radio then the satellite tuner is internal. If you are installing the Media Gateway into a 2009 vehicle that has an external Satellite tuner, please use the configuration for 2005-2008 Ford vehicles. 4C. When installing the Media Ga
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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 24-Pin and 16-Pin harnesses from the back of the radio. Disconnect the antenna from the radio. 4. Connect the 8-Pin iPod docking cable into the first port on the Media Gateway (farth
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10. Note: The first time you access the Gateway, your radio may display “DEV INIT” while the device is initializing. After initially connecting the Gateway, please wait one minute then cycle the ignition off and on. Then access SAT mode again to begin normal gateway operation. 6. Satellite Tuner Emulation Operation (All 2005-2008, Select 2009-2010) HD Radio Operation Press the AUX or Sirius button repeatedly (Must press SR & then use the SR123 icon on navigation radios) until “HD Rad
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Displaying Text A. Radios equipped with the text/scan button: 1. Press the TEXT/SCAN button to display artist/song title information, if available. B. Radios not equipped with the TEXT/SCAN button: 1. Press the button located in the top right hand corner of the radio to display artist/song title information, if available. **Not all stations broadcast the artist and song title information. *** NOTE: If the selected station supports HD RADIO an
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Menu Down / Select Press Preset #2 to make a selection and move through the browse menu. Menu UP Press Preset # 1 to move back one step in the menu. Exit Browse Menu Press Preset #3 button to exit the browse menu and continue playing the current song. “EXIT” will be displayed when button is pressed. Browsing Example Browse By Artist Press Preset #2 to enter the browse menu The word “PL:LIST” will appear on the radio Press the SEEK► or ◄SEEK button until ARTIST is displayed. Press Preset #2 to se
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Channel Down Press the ▼ button to move down through the channels Category Selection Press the Menu button until “SAT CAT” is displayed. Immediately press the ▲ button to scroll through the categories. Stop when the category you want is displayed and it will automatically be selected by the PXAMG. Store Presets Press and hold the preset button on which you want to store the channel Recall Presets Press the button that corresponds with the channel you want to recall Changing Display Press the T
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Selecting Factory Satellite Radio (if equipped) Press the AUX or Sirius button repeatedly (Must press SR icon & then use the SR123 icon on navigation radios) until “SAT” is displayed on the screen. *** NOTE When you press the AUX or SAT button, you will see the corresponding SAT mode (for example SAT 1), a slight delay, and then the current Gateway mode will be displayed (HD Radio/iPod/Sat1 - Sat 2 - Sat 3/Line In) For instructions on the operation of the factory installed Satellite Ra
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Storing Radio Stations into Preset Memory Once you have tuned to a station you wish to store as a preset, press the “MEDIA LIBRARY” icon on the navigation screen to enter the preset menu. Once in the preset menu, first press the “MAIN MENU” icon, then press the icon that corresponds to the desired preset location. The screen will display “PR SAVED” and your preset has been stored into memory. If the radio has actual preset buttons (ex: Flex, F-150), you can press and hold one of the pres
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Browsing Example: Browse by Artist Press the “TEXT” icon on the navigation screen to enter the browse menu. “PL:LIST” will appear on the radio. Turn the Tune Knob until ARTIST is displayed. Press the “TEXT” icon on the navigation screen 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 search- ing for an artist. Turn the Tune Knob to cycle through the
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Changing Bands Press and hold the SCAN button on the radio to enter the mode select menu. Once in the mode select menu, turn the Tune Knob until the desired band (“HD-FM1”, “HD-FM2” or “HD-AM”) is displayed. You can now either wait 6 seconds or press the SCAN button to enter the mode. Storing Radio Stations into Preset Memory Once you have tuned to a station you wish to store as a preset, press and hold one of the preset buttons (1-6) for longer than two seconds to store the preset into that
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Exit Browse Menu Press and hold Preset #4 to exit the browse menu and continue playing the current song. Browsing Example: Browse by Artist Press Preset #4 to enter the browse menu. ”PL:LIST” will appear on the radio. Turn the Tune Knob until ARTIST is displayed. Press Preset #4 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
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8. Trouble Shooting Symptom Cause Remedy Radio shows “DEV INIT” Media Gateway device is This only occurs the first time the Media Gateway is initializing. powered on. Wait a few minutes, cycle ignition off and on then enter SAT mode. Radio shows iPod not iPod cable is not connected Verify the docking cable is connected to the Media connected. to iPod or Gateway. Gateway and the iPod. I can not correctly browse The iPod firmware may be Update the iPod firmware for free at http://www.apple. the
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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 prod- ® uct from an authorized iSimple dealer. This warranty covers any supplied or ® manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspection by iSimple autho- rized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in mate- rial or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to installation
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