AAMP of America iSimple Owner's Manual - Symptom
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.
T
he 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be out of date.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
S
ometimes 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 can’t use my iPod’s
click wheel to select
music
T
he 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* We recommend a
Best Kits BAADin22
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.
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.
My radio displays
“iPod Connected”
but I don’t hear any
music playing
The iPod audio is
muted while browsing
for music
Once a track is selected, the audio will
resume.