USA Spec GM iPod® Interface Connects your iPod to select 2006-up GM LAN factory stereos Review

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 by Vera Smith | Posted in audio, chevy, General, gm, ipod, oem

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This interface worked great and does everything it says it does.Controlling the unit can be a bit tricky to learn but once you figure it out it works great.Real simple plug and play design, if you have factory XM/Sirius.Just unplugged a cable on the XM receiver, located behind the glove box in the 07 Tahoe, then plugged in the interface.

Hardest part was hiding all the cables; a couple of zip ties helped bundle them up.

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Product Description:
The PA20GM provides direct connection for an iPod and an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system, while retaining CD changer functions if equipped. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radio's front panel. Allows selection of tracks or playlists.

The new PA20GM interface is designed for the late-model GM LAN and Class II radios and is especially nice for vehicles equipped with Navigation. Navigation radios use the soft keys on the display for direct control of iPod functions and it displays the iPod information.

Three operating modes are available- Playlist, Direct, or Hybrid. In Playlist mode the controls on the radio will operate the iPod only, and the iPod's click wheel is locked out for safety while driving. In the Direct mode the iPod's controls are used to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the factory radio controls will provide volume/tone control only. The Hybrid operates like Playlist mode but the iPod controls are unlocked allowing direct access of all controls directly from the iPod's clickwheel. All modes still charge the iPod while connected, for up to one hour to prevent over-charging.