PIE GM12-POD/S Operation Manual

Nano, G3, G4, G5) using the OEM satellite radio controls of your GM group radio. The GM12-POD/S provides iPod charging and full control from the radio, allows you to maintain your factory Satellite radio system, and features an additional adjustable auxiliary audio input. Control of the iPod through the OEM radio includes, but is not limited to: • Individual search by artist, album, playlist, song, composer etc… • Ability to display the following TEXT fields: • Artist name • Song name • Album title • Playlist name • The option of using the OEM radio or iPod to control your iPod. • Direct audio connection for optimal sound quality. • Charging of the iPod. iPod COMPATIBILITY: mini classic (G1, G2, G3) G3 nano (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5) G4 touch (G1, G2, G3) video iPhone (2G, 3G, 3GS, 4) color Note: iPod control functions may not remain the same after updating the iPod with firmware not specified in this manual. VEHICLE APPLICATIONS: For use with the following vehicles when equipped with satellite ready radios with 12-pin radio connectors and a “BAND” button: BUICK ENCLAVE 2007-2008 LA CROSSE 2005-2007 RAINIER 2004-2007 RENDEZVOUS 2003-2007 TEREZZA 2005-2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE 2003-2006 SRX 2004-2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2003-2006 CAVALIER 2003-2005 COLORADO 2004-2008 CORVETTE 2005-2008 IMPALA 2004-2005 MONTE CARLO 2003-2005 SILVERADO 2003-2006 SILVERADO CLASSIC 2007 SUBURBAN 2003-2006 TAHOE 2003-2006 TRAIL BLAZER 2004-2008 UPLANDER 2005-2008 VENTURE 2004-2005 GMC CANYON 2004-2009 ENVOY 2004-2009 SIERRA 2003-2006 SIERRA CLASSIC 2007 SONOMA 2003-2004 YUKON/XL/DENALI 2003-2006 HUMMER H2 2003-2007 H3 2006-2008 ISUZU ASCENDER 2WD 2005-2007 OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2003-2004 PONTIAC AZTEC 2003-2006 GRAND AM 2003-2005 MONTANA 2004-2006 SUNFIRE 2003-2005 INTRODUCTION This operations manual has been prepared to provide a thorough description on how to interface and operate the iPod with your OEM car stereo. All vehicles require different PIE interfaces and installation techniques. The information given is for guidance and each installer should make necessary decisions that are not covered by this guide. Precision Interface Electronics strongly recommends professional installation of all aftermarket equipment. The terms of warranty demand that professional assistance of an experienced installer be present, as the installation requires special tools and knowledge. Please read the installation guide thoroughly, making special note to the warning section, before beginning installation. WARNINGS 1. Ensure that the vehicle’s battery terminal (-) is disconnected before installation. Disconnecting the battery terminal before installing this interface ensures proper synchronization and helps avoid possible synchronization errors. 2. Ensure that normal control and operation of the vehicle is not impaired by the installation, mounting all pieces securely and preventing interference to necessary vehicle operation. 3. This interface is suitable for use only in vehicles with 12-volt negative grounding. Use on other supply voltages or alternative polarity will damage the equipment. IPOD PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS The control functions for the iPod using the OEM radio’s satellite radio controls are similar to those used on the iPod itself. Due to certain radio limitations, there are some differences in how the iPod information is accessed and / or displayed through the OEM radio. INSTALLATION (For vehicles without XM):

harness (sold separately) as shown in the following diagram: INSTALLATION (For vehicles with XM): Connect the GM12-POD/S and GM12-X1 harness (sold separately) as shown in the following diagram: INSTALLATION OF IPOD TO INTERFACE Note: For best synchronization between iPod and radio, radio and iPod should both be ON. SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions on iPod should also be turned OFF. 1. Connect the dock cable to the iPod. A symbol showing your battery is being charged will show next to the battery indicator. 2. Wait a few seconds while the iPod interface searches for all the playlist(s). Searching time may vary depending on the number of playlist(s). LISTENING TO YOUR IPOD Once the GM12-POD/S has initialized, you must access the satellite mode of the radio, by pressing the BAND button, to begin listening to your music. Without XM installed, the radio will display “P.I.E. iPod” upon entering XM1 mode and will begin playing the last song that was playing on your iPod. Pressing the BAND button a second time will enter the XM2 band of the radio, which has the same iPod control functions as XM1. With XM installed, the radio will enter XM mode as it normally does until you switch to iPod by pressing radio preset #1. The following describes how to control the iPod from the OEM radio, and any similarity to the iPod’s controls or buttons has been noted. IPOD CONTROL Now that your iPod is connected and you are listening to your music, you can begin navigating through your music library in much the same way you would from the iPod itself. The radio buttons / iPod controls and their similarity to the buttons / controls on the iPod itself are as follows: SEEK DOWN – Similar to iPod PREVIOUS TRACK Button: • Press twice to back up one track; • Press once to begin rewinding through current song – press again to resume play SEEK UP – Similar to iPod NEXT TRACK button: • Press twice to advance one track; • Press once to begin fast forwarding through current song – press again to resume play TUNE KNOB – Press to toggle between artist, song title, and playlist information PRESET 1 – Switch between iPod, AUX, and XM PRESET 2 – Help menu – Indicates function of presets PRESET 3 – When in selection mode, press to move down one item PRESET 4 – When in selection mode, press to move Up one item PRESET 5 – When in selection mode, press to select the displayed item. PRESET 6 – Press to step through available iPod / control options. NOTE: In factory satellite mode (both NAV and non-NAV), preset #1 is reserved to toggle between satellite, iPod, and auxiliary modes and will no longer be available as a satellite radio preset. MANUAL / ADVANCED MODE There are two modes of iPod control available using the GM12-POD/S; MANUAL and ADVANCED. In ADVANCED mode, the iPod screen and controls are disabled and all control is done through the radio. Depending on the number of songs on your iPod, it is sometimes more convenient to navigate your iPod music collection using the controls / screen on the iPod itself. By selecting MANUAL mode you can do this. In manual mode, the iPod screen and controls are restored and you can control your iPod as you normally would while still being able to hear your music through the audio system. To switch from ADVANCED to MANUAL mode (or vice- versa) press preset 6 until “5 to MAN” (or “4 to Nav”) is displayed and then press preset 5 (or preset 4). AUXILIARY INPUT When in iPod mode, the XM band of the radio is used to access the auxiliary input channel of the GM12-POD/S. This auxiliary input can be used for an additional audio device such as an aftermarket satellite radio unit, a DVD player, or even another iPod. Independent left and right gain adjustments are provided to allow the installer to match this auxiliary audio level to that of the radio’s AM, FM, or CD modes. To switch to AUX mode, press preset 1 until ”Aux In” is displayed. OPERATIONAL NOTES: iPod Charging: If left connected, the iPod will continue to charge for 30 minutes after the ignition is turned off.