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iSimple®

A Division of AAMP of America™

13190 56th Court Clearwater, FL 33760

Ph. 866-788-4237

support@isimplesolutions.com

www.isimplesolutions.com

Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

Dip Switches

(See Manual)

USB

add

iPod

rev.11-06-09

Cadillac STS

Owner’s Manual

Media Gateway

PXAMG

PGHGM4

Table of Contents

Pages

1. Introduction

2. Precautions

3. Compatibility

4. Dipswitch Settings

5. Installation

6. iPod Operation

5-8

7. HD Radio Operation

(if equipped)

8. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

(if equipped)

8. Selecting AUX Input

9. Selecting Factory Satellite

(if equipped)

10. Troubleshooting

11. Warranty Info

Harness Connection

Port 1

Port 2

Dip Switches

(See Manual)

USB

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tion

t 1

t 2

USB

Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons

Media Gateway Harness

Part #: PGHGM4

Factory Radio

Not Included

iPod

Not Included

Media Gateway

Part #: PXAMG

3Ft. HD Radio Cable

(Sold with HDRT)

11Ft. iPod Cable

HD Radio

Tuner

(sold seperately)

Part #: HDRT

Antenna Adapter

(Sold Separately)

*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.

PXAMGSR Cable

(sold separately)

Harness Connection



Port 1



Port 2



Dip Switches

(See Manual)



USB



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 firmware 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, Velcro

or zip-ties.

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

Navigation Radios:

All 4 dipswitches MUST be set in the

OFF

(up) position for

proper operation.

Non-Navigation Radios:

Dipswitch 2 MUST be set in the

(down) position for

proper operation.

Navigation Radios

Non-Navigation Radios

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 10mm 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 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

(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 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. 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 iSimple BAA20 antenna adaptor 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. Locate the two 14-pin female connectors on the PGHGM4 harness. Plug the
vehicle’s 14-pin and 16-pin male connectors into the PGHGM4 connectors. Plug
the male connectors of the PGHGM4 harness into the back of the radio. Plug the

Black micro-fit 24-pin connector on the PGHGM4 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.

10. Note: The first 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.

6. iPod Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “XM” icon. Immediately turn the TUNE KNOB to scroll through

available sources. Once “IPOD” is displayed, press PRESET 2

to select the

displayed mode.

Next Track

Turn the TUNE KNOB to the right one notch to advance to the next track.

Previous Track

Turn the TUNE KNOB to the left one notch to move back to the previous track.

Fast Forward

Press

“SEEK

”

to fast forward the song that is playing. Press

“SEEK

”

again to resume play.

Rewind

Press

“ SEEK

”

to rewind the song that is playing. Press

“ SEEK

”

again to

resume play.

Entering Browse Menu / Select

Press PRESET 2 to enter the browse menu or to make a selection

while in the browse menu.

Menu UP

Press PRESET 1

to move back in the Browse menu.

Browse by Artist

Press PRESET 2 to enter the browse menu.

”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.

Turn the rotary tune knob until “AR:ARTIST” is displayed

Press PRESET 2 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 PRESET 2 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 PRESET 2 button to select the desired Album.

The first 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 PRESET 2 button to select and play the desired song.

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

7. HD Radio Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “XM” icon. Immediately turn the TUNE KNOB to scroll through

available sources. Once “HD RADIO” is displayed, press PRESET 2

to select the

displayed mode.

Tune Up

Turn the rotary tune knob to the right to manually tune up.

Seek Up

Press the

“SEEK

”

button to seek up to next available station.

Tune Down

Turn the rotary tune knob to the left to manually tune down.

Seek Down

Press the

“SEEK

”

button to seek down to next available station.

Changing Bands

To switch between AM and FM bands, press the “Category” button until AM or FM is

displayed on the screen. Press the softkey 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 PRESET 2. Turn the tune knob to select the preset location (1-18)

where you wish to store the preset. when the preset position is displayed (for example

PRE1) press

“SEEK V”

to store the preset into memory. The screen will display “PR

SAVED” and your preset has been stored into memory.

Recall Presets

To recall a preset saved in memory, press PRESET 2 to enter the preset menu. Use

the 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 PRESET 1 to exit the preset menu and continue playing the current station.

“EXIT” will be displayed when button is pressed. You can also wait the allotted 10

seconds and the menu will exit automatically.

8. Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

Entering Mode Select Menu

Press the “XM” icon. Immediately turn the TUNE KNOB to scroll through

available sources. Once “SIRIUS” is displayed, press PRESET 2

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 Selection

Press the “

Category”

icon then press the icon that corresponds with the Category

you wish to select.

Store Presets

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.

Recall Presets

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

Steering Wheel Controls

Press the “▲” button to cycle up through the presets.

Press the “▼” button to cycle down through the presets.

Press the “►I” button to tune within a category.

8. Selecting AUX Input

Press the “XM” icon. Immediately turn the TUNE KNOB to scroll through

available sources. Once “AUX” is displayed, press PRESET 2

to select the

displayed mode.

9. Selecting Factory Installed Sat

(if equipped)

Press the “XM” icon. Immediately turn the TUNE KNOB to scroll through

available sources. Once “SAT” is displayed, press PRESET 2

to select the

displayed mode.

Factory Sat Operation

Refer to the owners’ manual that came with your vehicle.

10. Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Radio shows iPod not
connected

iPod cable is not connected to
iPod or Gateway.

Verify the docking cable is connected to the
Media Gateway, and the iPod

I can not correctly
control the iPod
through the radio.

The iPod firmware may be out

of date.

Update iPod firmware for free at http://www.

apple.com/ipod/download

I have updated my

iPod’s firmware and

still have control
issues

Sometimes the iPods needs to
be reset

Press and hold the click wheel (center
button) and the menu button for 10 seconds.

This will reboot the iPod. YOU WILL NOT

LOSE MUSIC on the iPod by doing this reset

I don’t see iPod artist
or song information on
the screen

The radio is displaying a

different text field

Press the Text / Scan button to see text

I can’t use my iPod’s
click wheel to select
music

The iPod is in external control
mode. This allows text to be
displayed on the radio screen

Press the Aux / Sat button and select AUX

2 source to control the iPod manually using
the click wheel

The Media Gateway
does not recognize
the HD Radio tuner
(HDRT)

The HD tuner was not properly
connected when the PXAMG

was first connected and

initialized.

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.

Radio shows “DEV

INIT”

Gateway device is initializing

This only occurs the first time the PXAMG is

powered on. Wait one minute, cycle ignition
off and on then enter SAT Mode.

When I listen to the
factory AM or FM radio
there is only static, no
audio.

Factory antenna cable is
connected to the HD Radio
tuner.

Use Gateway to access HD Radio source.
This will provide all AM and FM reception for
your vehicle.

No AM or FM
reception using the HD
Radio source

Factory antenna cable is not
connected to the HD Radio
tuner (HDRT)

Remove from factory radio, connect into
HDRT module. Note* some vehicles need to
use the supplied antenna adaptor to make
this connection.

HD Radio station

quality fluctuates or is

lost randomly

The HD Tuner is temporarily
losing reception of the Digital
HD Radio broadcast signal

This is expected performance. The Digital
HD Radio playback will resume in areas of
higher broadcast signal strength.

11. 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 first 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 dealer.

Warning

This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during op-

eration. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or mal

function.

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 differant from
that of which the receiver is connected.

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

for help.

Notice : The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

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

NOTES:

For Best Performance Have It

Professionally Installed.

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