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Features
Overview: The iSimple
Interface allows you to control an iPod directly from your factory radio in
select vehicles. The iSimple delivers CD quality sound directly into the
factory system via the CD changer port and eliminates the use of RF modulators.
The factory radio enables track selection and fast forward/rewind just like
using a CD changer. In addition, the iSimple allows you to keep full control of
the iPod from the click wheel. The iSimple also keeps the batteries in the iPod
charged. If the OEM CD changer is present, you will have to disconnect it
to install the iSimple adapter.
Vehicle Compatibility: The
supplied harnesses are compatible with select GM vehicles, including Buick,
Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Saturn.
Note: Please use the
Crutchfield Car Selector to verify compatibility with your vehicle.
Vehicle Specific Harnesses:
Depending on your vehicle, you will need one of the following harnesses:
- PXHGM1: One end of the
harness connects to the iSimple Interface and one end connects to the
factory system. On the interface end, the cable has a translucent rectangular
22-pin (6 pins present) female connector that plugs into the iSimple
Interface. On the opposite end, the cable has an 12" jumper section that
interfaces with the factory system. The jumper section has a black
rectangular 9-pin female connector on one end and a white rectangular 9-pin
male connector on the other end.
- PXHGM2: One end of the
harness connects to the iSimple Interface and one end connects to the
factory system. On the interface end, the cable has a translucent rectangular
22-pin (7 pins present) female connector that plugs into the iSimple
Interface. On the opposite end, the cable has a white rectangular 21-pin (7
pins present) male connector that interfaces with the factory system.
- PXHGM3: One end of the
harness connects to the iSimple Interface and one end connects to the
factory system. On the interface end, the cable has a translucent rectangular
22-pin (6 pins present) female connector that plugs into the iSimple
Interface, and 8" constant power and ground leads. On the opposite end, the cable
has a 7" jumper section that interfaces with the factory system. The jumper
section has a black rectangular 12-pin (10 pins present) female connector on
one end and a gray rectangular 12-pin (10 pins present) male connector on
the other end.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility: The iSimple Interface is "Made for iPod/iPhone"
compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features when connected
to a compatible GM factory radio as of October 2011:
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Radio |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist Info |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
mini |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
video |
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
120GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
160GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
iPod nano |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
iPod touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3G |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
3GS |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
4S |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the factory radio and your iPod/iPhone to regain
functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older
software version or wait until an newer software update is available.
Radio Display During iPod
Operation: The iSimple Interface does not send any
information from the iPod to the radio. This means that the disc and track
numbers shown on the display will not reflect the song number on the iPod due to
the complex nature of the music library.
Steering Wheel Controls:
If your vehicle's steering wheel controls have the ability to select track and
control the forward and rewind functions of your factory CD changer, then they
will also control these same functions on the iPod.
Programming the iSimple:
The interface has eight dip switches on the side. Different vehicles
require different switch configurations. A chart on Peripheral's web site shows the correct
harness and dip switch configuration for your vehicle.
Note: The dip switches
must be set before the interface is plugged into the vehicle.
Installation Location:
Most installations will require you to remove the factory radio in order to plug
in the vehicle specific harness. Some vehicles may require you to connect the
interface to a factory pre-run CD changer cable. The location of these CD
changer cables will vary by vehicle. Some common locations of these cables are
in the trunk, behind the glove box, and in or under a center console.