R Expand Your Factory Radio add iPod ® VOLKSWAGEN Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Media Gateway PXAMG Media Gateway PGHVW1 PXAMG Peripheral Electronics®®, a division of AAMP of America™ 13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760 866-788-4237 ext. 230 Ph. 800-477-2267 support@peripheralelectronics.com ©2007 AAMP of Florida, Inc. ©2008 Rev.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Pages 1 2. Precautions 1 3. Compatibility Notes 1 4. Dipswitch Settings 2 5. Installation 2 6. i Pod Operation 4 7. HD Radio Operation 6 8. Selecting AUX Input 7 9. Selecting Factory Satellite (if eqipped) 7 10. Troubleshooting 8 11.
Media Gateway & Optional Add-ons Factory Radio Not Included iPod Not Included Media Gateway Harness Part #: PGHVW1 Media Gateway Part #: PXAMG 11Ft. iPod Cable 3Ft. HD Radio Cable Antenna Adapter HD RadioTM Tuner (sold separately) Part #: HDRT * Required for most vehicles.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Peripheral Electronics® Media Gateway. The Media Gateway is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure from your factory radio. To ensure that your HD Radio tuner or iPod performs correctly with your radio, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting installation of the Media Gateway.
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.
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.
6. iPod Operation The Media Gateway is accessed by pressing the “SAT” button to switch the radio to the Satellite radio source. In the Satellite Radio source, you will have access to all the available Media Gateway sources. Press the “CAT FLDR” button, ▲ or ▼ button to cycle through the Media Gateway sources. (AM, FM, IPOD, AUX input, SAT) when the desired option is displayed on the screen, wait 3 seconds and the radio will select the displayed option.
Enter Browse menu / make a selection Press the “OK” button on the SWC to enter the Browse menu. Press “OK” to select the displayed option in the Browse menu. While in the Browse menu, change your browsing method by pressing the “▲” and “▼” buttons on the steering wheel controls. 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.
7. HD Radio Operation (if equipped) Press the “CAT FLDR” or “▲” button until “HD-AM” or “HD-FM” is displayed. Wait 3 seconds, the radio will automatically enter the HD Radio mode. 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, Counterclockwise will tune down.
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. Delphi Radio Controls Seek Up Press the ”SEEK▲” button to seek up to next available station.
10. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Radio shows iPod not connected iPod cable is not Verify the docking cable is connected connected to iPod or to the 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 http://www.apple.
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 Peripheral Elecronics dealer. This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspection by Peripheral Electronics authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship.