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Connect iPod to GMPD2 iPod dock connector. Plug the connector in straight. Do not insert the
cable at an angle or wiggle the cable during insertion.
Detailed Installation Guide
Turn your vehicle off and disconnect the negative terminal of your battery. Configure the DIP swtiches on the rear of the
GMPD2 module (see page 3 for details).
If your vehicle is not equipped with a factory XM tuner, connect the included “T” harness to the GMPD2 module and use
the following steps suffixed with a. You may need to skip ahead to step 3a to determine which included “T” harness to
use. If your vehicle is equipped with a factory XM tuner, connect the included “Y” harness to the GMPD2 module and
use the following steps suffixed with b.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a factory XM tuner, the GMPD2 will interface directly to the back of your factory
radio. Consult factory literature or professional help for detailed radio access information. Generally, the trim panel
around the outside of the radio will pull free on late model radios, exposing the bolts holding the radio in place. Remove
the bolts (7mm) to view the desired connections (other radios may require extra panels to be removed before the back of the radio
can be viewed). The radio may contain several connectors, but only two will match the connectors on one of the included GMPD2
“T” harnesses. Locate the matching connectors and disconnect them from the factory radio. These connectors are typically 14-pin
and 16-pin; however, depending upon the vehicle, the number of pins may differ. Ensure that you only disconnect the connectors
that match the GMPD2 “T” harness.
If your vehicle is equipped with a factory XM tuner,the GMPD2 will interface directly with your factory XM module. Locate
the XM module in your vehicle or consult with a professional for help. Typically, the XM module is located behind the glove
compartment in SUVs or in the back deck in cars and “crossover” vehicles. The XM module has a single 16-pin connector
and an antenna connected. Disconnect the 16-pin connector from the factory XM module.
Connect the factory 14-pin and 16-pin connectors that you disconnected from the radio in step 3a to the matching
locations on the GMPD2 “T” harness.
Connect the factory 16-pin connector that you disconnected from the XM module in step 3b to the matching location
on the GMPD2 “Y” harness.
Connect the remaining 14-pin and 16-pin connectors on the GMPD2 “T” harness to the matching locations
on the back of the factory radio.
STEP
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STEP
2
STEP
3a
Connect the remaining 16-pin connector on the GMPD2 “Y” harness to the matching location on the factory XM
module.
Connect the iPod dock connector cable to the GMPD2 module. You may also connect an optional AUX input to the RCA
connectors on the GMPD2 module (white = LEFT, red = RIGHT).
Mount the GMPD2 module either behind the dash or glove compartment (mounting hardware not included). Be careful
not to drill into wiring or vehicle mechanisms. You are solely responsible for securely fastening the GMPD3 in your
vehicle. Ensure that the iPod dock connector is left in a convenient place for connection to your iPod/iPhone.
Connect your iPod to the GMPD2 dock connector. Plug the connector in straight. Do not insert the cable at an angle or
wiggle the cable during insertion.
STEP
3b
STEP
4a
STEP
4b
STEP
5a
STEP
5b
STEP
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STEP
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STEP
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Operation Instructions
The following instructions will demonstrate how to navigate through your iPod music and playlists using the controls on your factory
radio. The factory radio controls and their corresponding functions are illustrated here; however, please note that these examples
only represent the most common GM “Class II” radio interfaces—your radio’s controls may differ slightly. Please use the following
section as a general operational guide for the GMPD2 interface and the following GM “Class II” radios.
GM “Class II” Standard Radio
Press and hold• Preset 6 to switch between factory XM and iPod/AUX input.
Using the• BAND button, select XM1 for iPod; select XM2 for AUX input.
Turn the• P-TYPE knob to display and advance through iPod playlists.
Select a displayed playlist with• SEEK.
Use the• SEEKXbuttons to move forward or back through the current playlist.
Press and hold the• WSEEKXbuttons to FF or RW. Press the buttons again to stop FF/RW.
During playback, turn the• TUNE/DISPLAY knob to advance through songs by increments of 10. Press the knob
to display Song number, Name, Artist, and Album.
GM “Class II” 6CD Radio
Press and hold Preset 6 to switch between factory XM and iPod/AUX input.•
Using the• BAND button, select XM1 for iPod; select XM2 for AUX input.
Press• P-TYPE to display iPod playlists. Use the TUNE knob to advance through playlists.
Select a displayed playlist with• SEEKX.
Use the• WSEEKXbuttons to move forward or back through the current playlist.
Press and hold the• WSEEKXbuttons to FF or RW. Press the buttons again to stop FF/RW.
During playback, turn the• TUNE/DISPLAY knob to advance through songs by increments of 10. Press the knob
to display Song number, Name, Artist, and Album.
GM “Class II” Radio w/ LCD (non-Touch-screen)
Press and hold the• Lower Right Button to switch between factory XM and iPod/AUX input.
Using the• BAND button, select XM1 for iPod; select XM2 for AUX input.
Press the• Sbutton on the navigation joystick [ ] to display and advance through playlists. Select a displayed
playlist with navigation joystick’s Center Button.
Use the• TSEEKSbuttons to move forward or back through the current playlist.
Press and hold the• TSEEKSbuttons to FF or RW. Press the buttons again to stop FF/RW.
GM “Class II” Radio w/ LCD Touch-screen Interface
Press and hold the• Lower Right Button to switch between factory XM and iPod/AUX input.
Using the• BAND button, select XM1 for iPod; select XM2 for AUX input.
Once the iPod is selected as your XM1 device, press the• WSELECTXbuttons to display and advance through
iPod playlists.
Select a displayed playlist with• SEEKS.
Use the• TSEEKSbuttons to move forward or back through the current playlist.
Press and hold the• TSEEKSbuttons to FF or RW. Press the buttons again to stop FF/RW.
During playback, turn the• TUNE/DISPLAY knob (on the lower lefthand side of your radio) to advance through
songs by increments of 10. Press the knob to display Song number, Name, Artist, and Album.
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Connect GMPD2 “T” harness to factory
radio.
Connect GMPD2 “Y” harness to factory
XM module.
b. with factory XMa. without factory XM
Installation
GM “Class II” Corvette Radio w/ LCD Touch-screen Interface
Press and hold the• Lower Right Button to switch between factory XM and iPod/AUX input.
Using the• XM 1/2 button on the touchscreen’s source list, select XM1 for iPod; select XM2 for AUX input.
Once the iPod is selected as your XM1 device, press the• WCATXbuttons on the touchscreen to advance through
iPod playlists.
Select a displayed playlist with• SEEKS.
Use the• TSEEKSbuttons to move forward or back through the current playlist.
Press and hold the• TSEEKSbuttons to FF or RW. Press the buttons again to stop FF/RW.
During playback, Press the• INFO button on the touchscreen to display Song number, Name, Artist, and Album.
GM “Class II” Equinox Radio
Press and hold Preset 6 to switch between factory XM and iPod/AUX input.•
Using the• BAND (or XM/AUX) button, select XM1 for iPod; select XM2 for AUX input.
Press• P-TYPE to display iPod playlists. Use the TUNE knob to advance through playlists.
Select a displayed playlist with• SEEKX(or SEEKS).
Use the• WSEEKX(or TSEEKS) buttons to move forward or back through the current playlist.
Press and hold the• WSEEKX(or TSEEKS) buttons to FF or RW. Press the buttons again to stop FF/RW.
During playback, turn the• DISPLAY ADJUST knob to advance through songs by increments of 10.
During playback, press the• MSG button to display Song number, Name, Artist, and Album.
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