Expand Your Factory Radio
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VOLKSWAGEN
Owner’s Manual
Media Gateway
PXAMG
PGHVW1
iSimple®
A Division of AAMP of America™
13190 56th Court Clearwater, FL 33760
Ph. 866-788-4237
©2009 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
Rev. 10-27-09
INST010
Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons
*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.
Factory Radio
Not Included
Media Gateway Harness
iPod
Part #: PGHVW1
Not Included
Media Gateway
Harness Connection
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Part #: PXAMG
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Dip Switches
(See Manual)
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Port
1
Port
2
USB
11Ft. iPod Cable
3Ft. HD Radio Cable
HD RadioTM Tuner
(sold separately)
Part #: HDRT
Antenna Adapter
* Required for most vehicles. (sold seperately)
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 firmware from Apple. This is done on your
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
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. Two 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 specifically 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 first 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 amplified 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 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 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 firm connection
but do not force it. Plug the black micro-fit 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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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 or Satellite Radio tuner before
reinstalling the factory dash panels.
10. When first powering up the vehicle with the radio reconnected,
“CODE” may appear on the screen. This is a safety feature of the VW
radio. If you see this message, DO NOT enter a code, simply let the
radio sit on this screen for about 10 seconds, then turn the vehicle
off. Disconnect the gateway harness from the vehicle. Reconnect the
gateway harness to the vehicle. Normal operation should resume.
11. NOTE: The first time that you access the Gateway, your radio may
display “DEV INIT” while the device is initializing. If this is displayed,
please wait one minute the cycle the ignition off and on. Access “SAT”
mode again to begin normal gateway operation.
6. iPod Operation
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle
through the Media Gateway sources until IPOD is displayed. Wait 6
seconds and the radio will select the displayed option.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to
switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB
twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still
does not go into the mode select menu, press and hold the TUNE
KNOB until the radio menu is displayed. Turn the TUNE KNOB until
the radio displays”SELECT SCAN SAT”. Press the preset button
underneath “Channels”. Press and hold the TUNE KNOB to exit
the radio menu. You should now be able to access the mode select
menu.
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Panasonic Radio Controls
Next Track
Turn the Tune knob Clockwise to skip to the next track.
Previous Track
Turn the Tune knob Counter-clockwise to go back to the previous track.
Enter Browse menu / make a selection
Press the TUNE KNOB to enter the browse menu or make a selection
while in the browse menu.
Menu back
Press “Seek ▼” to move back one folder in the menu.
Steering Wheel controls
The Multifunction display in the gauge cluster must be in “Audio mode” for
the steering wheel controls to operate the Media Gateway.
Press the “▲” button on the SWC to advance to the next track.
Press the “▼” button on the SWC to go back to the previous track.
Press the “OK” button on the SWC to enter the browse menu or to make a
selection while in the browse menu.
Press the “▲” or “▼” buttons while in the browse menu to scroll through
the menus.
PLEASE NOTE: In the 2009 VW CC the “OK” button does not
function. In this vehicle you will only be able to change the tracks
with the < or > buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
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Browse by Artist
Press the TUNE KNOB to enter the browse menu.
”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.
Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ button until
“AR:ARTIST” is displayed.
Press the TUNE KNOB to select browse by Artist.
The list of Artists on your Pod 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 “CAT FLDR” ▲ button to cycle through the artists.
When the desired artist is displayed on the radio,
Press the TUNE KNOB 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 “CAT FLDR” ▲ button to cycle through the albums.
Once the desired album is displayed,
Press the TUNE KNOB 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.
Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ 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 KNOB to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically update to display and scroll the title of the
chosen song.
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Delphi Radio Controls
Next Track
Turn the Tune knob Clockwise to skip to the next track.
Previous Track
Turn the Tune knob Counter-clockwise to go back to the previous track.
Enter Browse menu / make a selection
Press PRESET 2 to enter the browse menu or to make a selection while
in the browse menu.
Menu back
Press Preset # 1 to move up one folder in the menu.
Exit Browse Menu
Press Preset # 3 to exit the browse menu
Rewind
Press Preset # 5 to rewind, press Preset # 5 again to play.
Fast Forward
Press Preset # 6 to fast forward, press Preset # 6 again to play.
Random modes
Press Preset # 4 to toggle between the random modes (Song, Album,
Off.)
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Browse by Artist
Press PRESET 2 to enter the browse menu.
”PL:LIST” will appear on your display.
Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ button until
“AR:ARTIST” is displayed.
Press PRESET 2 to select browse by Artist.
The list of Artists on your Pod 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 “CAT FLDR” ▲ button to cycle through the artists.
When the desired artist is displayed on the radio,
Press PRESET 2 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 “CAT FLDR” ▲ button to cycle through the albums.
Once the desired album is displayed,
Press PRESET 2 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.
Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ 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 PRESET 2 to select and play the desired song.
The display will automatically update to display and scroll the title of the
chosen song.
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7. HD Radio Operation
(if equipped)
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle
through the Media Gateway sources until HD-FM or HD-AM is displayed.
Wait 6 seconds and the radio will select the displayed option.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to
switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB
twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still
does not go into the mode select menu, press and hold the TUNE
KNOB until the radio menu is displayed. Turn the TUNE KNOB until
the radio displays”SELECT SCAN SAT”. Press the preset button
underneath “Channels”. Press and hold the TUNE KNOB to exit
the radio menu. You should now be able to access the mode select
menu.
PANASONIC Radio Controls
Seek Up
Press the ”SEEK▲” button to seek up to next available station.
Seek Down
Press the ”SEEK ▼” button to seek down to the next available station.
Manually Tune
Turn the Tune knob to manually tune. Clockwise will tune up, Counter-
clockwise will tune down.
Storing stations into preset memory
Tune to the station you wish to store then press the TUNE KNOB.
Use the “CAT FLDR” button to cycle through the preset locations (1-18FM,
or 1-6 AM). Once the location you would like to select is displayed press
the TUNE KNOB to store the station. The radio will display “PR SAVED”
Recall a station from preset memory
Press the TUNE KNOB to access the preset memory menu.
Use the “CAT FLDR” button to cycle through the preset locations. When
the desired preset is displayed press the SEEK ▼ button to recall it.
Steering Wheel Controls
The Multifunction display in the gauge cluster must be in “Audio mode” for
the steering wheel controls to operate the Media Gateway.
Press the “▲” arrow on the steering wheel controls to seek up.
Press the “▼” arrow on the steering wheel controls to seek down.
Storing stations into preset memory
Press “OK” access the preset memory menu.
Use the “▲” and “▼” buttons to cycle through the preset locations (1-18FM, or 1-6 AM)
Press “OK” to store the current station into the location displayed on the
radio, for example PRE1.
Recall a station from preset memory
Press “OK” to access the preset memory menu.
Use the “▲” and “▼” buttons to cycle through the preset locations. When
the desired preset is displayed, wait 3 seconds, the radio will auto select
the station.
PLEASE NOTE: In the 2009 VW CC the “OK” button does not
function. In this vehicle you will only be able to seek through the
stations with the < or > buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
Delphi Radio Controls
Seek Up
Press the ”SEEK▲” button to seek up to next available station.
Seek Down
Press the ”▼SEEK” button to seek down to the next available station.
Manually Tune
Turn the Tune knob to manually tune. Clockwise will tune up, Counter-
clockwise will tune down.
Storing stations into Preset memory
Tune to a station you wish to save into Preset memory. Press and hold the
Preset button (1-6) where you want to store the preset. Holding the preset
button for two seconds will store the station into memory.
PLEASE NOTE: If using the HDRT in conjunction with the SCC1, the
HD Radio preset text will overwrite the SCC1 preset text, however the
presets will still operate normally.
Recall a station from Preset memory
Press the preset button (1-6) to recall the station stored in that location.
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8.Sirius Satellite Radio Operation
(if equipped)
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle
through the Media Gateway sources until SIRIUS is displayed. Wait 6
seconds and the radio will select the displayed option.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to
switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB
twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still
does not go into the mode select menu, press and hold the TUNE
KNOB until the radio menu is displayed. Turn the TUNE KNOB until
the radio displays”SELECT SCAN SAT”. Press the preset button
underneath “Channels”. Press and hold the TUNE KNOB to exit
the radio menu. You should now be able to access the mode select
menu.
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 “CAT FLDR ▲” button to move up through the categories.
Category Down
Press the “CAT FLDR ▼” button to move down through the categories.
Store Presets
Press and hold the preset button on which you want to store the channel.
PLEASE NOTE: If using the HDRT in conjunction with the SCC1, the
HD Radio preset text will overwrite the SCC1 preset text, however the
presets will still operate normally
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.
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9. Selecting AUX
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle
through the Media Gateway sources until AUX is displayed. Wait 6
seconds and the radio will select the displayed option.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to
switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB
twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still
does not go into the mode select menu, press and hold the TUNE
KNOB until the radio menu is displayed. Turn the TUNE KNOB until
the radio displays”SELECT SCAN SAT”. Press the preset button
underneath “Channels”. Press and hold the TUNE KNOB to exit
the radio menu. You should now be able to access the mode select
menu.
10. Selecting Factory Satellite
Radio (if equipped)
Entering Mode Select Menu
Press the “SAT” button. Press the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button to cycle
through the Media Gateway sources until SAT is displayed. Wait 6
seconds and the radio will select the displayed option.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening to Satellite Radio and wish to
switch the Media Gateway source, you must press the TUNE KNOB
twice before pressing the “CAT FLDR” ▲ or ▼ button. If the radio still
does not go into the mode select menu, press and hold the TUNE
KNOB until the radio menu is displayed. Turn the TUNE KNOB until
the radio displays”SELECT SCAN SAT”. Press the preset button
underneath “Channels”. Press and hold the TUNE KNOB to exit
the radio menu. You should now be able to access the mode select
menu.
For instructions on the operation of the factory installed Satellite Radio
tuner, please reference the owner’s manual supplied with the vehicle.
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10. Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Radio shows iPod iPod cable is not
Verify the docking cable is connected to the
not connected
connected to iPod or Media Gateway, and the iPod
Gateway.
I can not correctly
control the iPod
through the radio.
The iPod firmware
may be out of date.
Update iPod firmware for free at
I have updated my Sometimes the
Press and hold the click wheel (center
iPod’s firmware
and still have
control issues
iPods needs to be
reset
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
The radio is
Press the Text / Scan button to see text
displaying a different
information on the text field
screen
I can’t use my
iPod’s click wheel
to select music
The iPod is in
Press the Aux / Sat button and select AUX 2
source to control the iPod manually using the
click wheel
external control
mode. This allows
text to be displayed
on the radio screen
The Media
The HD tuner
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.
Gateway does
not recognize the
HD Radio tuner
(HDRT)
was not properly
connected when
the PXAMG was
first connected and
initialized.
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
Factory antenna
Remove from factory radio, connect into
reception using the cable is not
HDRT module. Note* We recommend a Best
HD Radio source
connected to the HD Kits BAADin22
Radio tuner (HDRT)
HD Radio station
The HD Tuner is
temporarily losing
This is expected performance. The Digital
HD Radio playback will resume in areas of
higher broadcast signal strength.
quality fluctuates
or is lost randomly reception of the
Digital HD Radio
broadcast signal
I receive FM but
no AM stations
Poor antenna
connection
Verify that the WHITE antenna connector is
connected to the HDRT, using a BAADin22
or equivalent adapter.
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11. Warranty Information
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 prod-
uct 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 (includ-
ing 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 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 gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance 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 recption, 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. Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and reciever.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differant from
that of which the reciever 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.
For Best Performance Have It
Professionally Installed.
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