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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
©2009 AAMP of Florida, Inc.
Rev. 10-05-09
Inst023
Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons
*The Media Gateway
will only support 2
inputs.
Factory Radio
Not Included
Media Gateway Harness
Part #: PGHFD1
iPod
Not Included
LCD Retention Harness
Part #: PGHFD1A
Media Gateway
Part #: PXAMG
11Ft. iPod Cable
3Ft. HD Radio Cable
HD RadioTM Tuner
Part #: HDRT
Antenna Adapter
Part #: BAA20
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
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
This section will inform you of the specific requirements for your factory radio
to be compatible with the Media Gateway. These notes will inform you of any
issues or circumstances that can affect the compatibility of our product with your
radio, audio system, or accessories. Not all factory radios are compatible with
the Media Gateway. The Media Gateway will only work on models equipped with
the specifications listed below. Please read and understand these notes before
proceeding:
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.*
In these vehicles the Media Gateway emulates the SYNC system, therefore it is
required that the vehicle be equipped with SYNC. All non-navigation radios (exclud-
ing vehicles equipped with the standard center stack radios**) 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.
**Current vehicles equipped with center stack radio:
• 2009-2010 Ford F-150
• 2009 Ford Flex
• 2009 Lincoln MKS
• 2010 Ford Fusion
• 2010 Ford Mustang
• 2010 Lincoln MKZ
• 2010 Mercury Milan
4. Programming the Media Gateway
(PXAMG)
The Media Gateway may need to be programmed before installation. To program
the interface you will need to set the dip switches located on the side of the interface
to the proper configuration listed below. Prior to installation the switches are in their
default setting of “off” in the up position and are turned “on” when switched down.
Refer to the chart below.
4A. When installing the Media Gateway in
select 2005-2010 Ford vehicles that are either
equipped with Satellite Radio or are Satellite
Radio ready, and have an external satellite
tuner, all four dip-switches need to be OFF
(up) prior to installation.*
*In the event that iPod/HD Radio text appears on the radio
and audio is playing but control of the iPod/HD radio from
the radio buttons is lost,
1. Disconnect the Media Gateway from the vehicle harness
2. Switch dip-switch #1 to the ON position
3. Wait five minutes
4. Reconnect the Media Gateway interface to the vehicle
Control of the iPod from the radio controls will now be
possible.
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