USA Spec GM iPod® Interface Connects your iPod to select 2006-up GM LAN factory stereos Review
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(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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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.
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USA SPEC PA11-GM45 - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)try to back up and play the last song again, and it is troublesome.I starts the song after that, and occassionally jumps two or three back, when you try to back up one and it doesn't take it and then suddenly it succeeds too well.
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I lose my right channel fairly often when I hit a bump, or even when I don't.I now keep it accessible so I can jiggle it some to fix it.
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I also am getting some interference, which is caused by this unit--it comes and goes, but is not a issue when I use the radio.
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I've used it for 3-4 years now, and can't really complain about it.I would like to find something better which displays playlist names and artist/song information.\.
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For long trips this has been wonderful.
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The USA Spec iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays an iPod through the factory stereo system. Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. Also adds optional auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPod connection.
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USA SPEC PA11-GM - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Sunday, October 24, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)The adapter came with all the harnesses to connect to the factory deck in my 2005 Avalanche. Some of the clearences were a little tight but this had nothing to do with the unit. There was plenty of cable to locate the unit in the center console, out of harms way and out of site. I had to drill a hole to put the ipod connector in the center console armrest. The unit worked as advertised and was also upgraded to show Artist and Title when you push the DISP button. Unfortunately you have to push it for every song but I believe this is an issue with the Factory Head Unit not the PA11-GM. The instructions are a spotty but if you read them completely it is all there. I was able to connect the unit as XM1 and it works as described. XM2 is still available for XM radio if I wanted to throw my money away on that. The truck also has a DVD player in the back seat connected to the factory head unit, this still works also. As an added bonus the factory system supports selecting audio from the back seat. The PA11-GM/IPOD is available from the back seat as XM1 also. I created a couple of playlists and I can select them like giant CDs. If I am listening to the radio and the kids want to listen to the IPOD they can choose it separately from the back seat. If I had one complaint it would be not being able to see what song is playing without having to push the DISP button.
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The PA11 series iPod interfaces provide direct connection for an iPod plus an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radioâ?TMs front panel. The interface adapter connects the iPod to your factory radio as if it were a CD changer, allowing direct selection of iPod playlists through the radioâ?TMs preset (or disc) buttons and is compatible with iPod models featuring the dock connector, including the iPod nano and 5G iPod video. For XM ready or equipped radios, the PA11GM also displays artist/title information on the radio's front panel.
There are two operating modes available for the interface, Playlist Mode and Direct Mode. Playlist Mode uses the controls on the factory radio to provide basic navigation functions including song up/down, playlist up/down, repeat, shuffle, scan, and FF/REW functions. Direct Mode uses the iPod's click wheel to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the radio buttons are used only for volume, bass and treble. Both modes still charge the iPod while connected, and stops one hour after the iPod is paused to prevent over-charging.
GM Applications:
Avalanche - 2003-2006
Blazer/S-10 - 2004
Canyon - 2005-2006 AM/FM/MP3 radios only
Colorado - 2005-2007
Envoy - 2004-2007
Escalade/EXT - 2003-2006
Grand Prix - 2005
H2 Hummer - 2003-2006
H3 Hummer - 2006
Impala/Monte Carlo - 2000-2005
Rainer - 2005-2006
Rendezvous - 2005-2006
Sierra - 2003-2007 (only Classic in â?TM07)
Silverado - 2004-2007 (only Classic in â?TM07)
Sonoma - 2004
SSR - 2005-2006
Tahoe/Suburban - 2003-2006
Trailblazer - 2004-2007
Venture - 2003-2004
Yukon/Denali - 2003-2006
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-gm Chevrolet, Gmc, Buick, and Cadillac Ipod/iphone Interface + Aux Input Review
Friday, October 8, 2010
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(More customer reviews)USA Spec iPod interface PA 15-GM
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This arrived a couple of days ago and I finally had the opportunity to install it today. This truly is a plug and play unit. My 2005 Cadillac Escalade factory sound system has an XM receiver which is located behind the glove box, so all I had to do to install this was drop the glove box down, unplug a connector, substitute a cable which inter-connects the USA Spec unit with the XM receiver and head unit and plug in the cable with the 32-pin connector that goes to the iPhone and I was done. Oh, there were 2 DIP switches on the unit I had to switch to "ON".
I'll have to play around with this a little more but am pretty happy with the operation. I would say this is a definite step up from what I was used to with my iPhone and iPod with my previous car, which was a cassette adapter plugged in the earphone jack and a charger plugged into the cigarette lighter.
As I have the XM module, the iPhone/iPod can be controlled in either Direct Mode from the the iPod itself or in Folder Mode, which accesses all of your Playlists, Artists, Albums or Songs, using the head unit or steering wheel controls. Volume is controlled with HU/SW controls in either mode. The Folder Modes are a little cumbersome as scrolling through the lists is tedious with button pushing, so I think it will be easier to use the Artists and Albums functions in the Direct Modes, however, Playlists are pretty easy to breeze through and I usually use Songs mode in random shuffle anyway. Searching for a single song is infinitely easier in Direct Mode on the iPhone itself. Artist, Album and Song are all displayed on the car radio RDS display while in any of the Folder modes.
Short of replacing the factory HU with a "designed for iPod" unit, I think this is the next best thing and much better than what I was using previously, and better than plugging into an AUX jack. BTW, this interface unit also has AUX jack for an alternate source, such as another MP3 player, DVD, etc.
I also picked up a Bracketron cradle that clips into one of the vents. I like the location where its sits and there's just the right amount of cable to pick up the iPhone for calling. I'm not sure I like the A/C blowing on the iPhone though, so I'll have to see how this works out and what other options I might have for a cradle and its location.
For the price, it seems like a good solution.
Almost forgot, there is one annoying aspect. When you first plug it into the iPhone (I have a 3GS and have yet to upgrade to v. 4.0) it displays a message that the attached device is not compatible, however, once you press "dismiss" to the message, it indicates charging and hence, compatibility.
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-GM Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, And Cadillac Ipod/Iphone Interface + Aux InputFeatures:IPOD interface to connect, control, charge and play an IPOD through a factory radioAll plug and play harnesses for easy installationAdds additional single stereo Aux input to hook up another audio deviceSong up/down Playlist/disc select, shuffle and random play features all control iPodAuto memory feature - Auto locates last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip 10+ songs in each play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto skip to end of play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto Maintain current play list when migrating from portable to in car useAuto Charge feature charges IPOD battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non useIn some vehicles if Vehicle has existing external CD Changer it must be disconnected.Auto Playlist Select - If no play list is created, Auto Selects first 5 play list on iPodWorks with iPhoneCables and connectors included !!!. .True Digital Quality sound through factory radio (unlike FM modulators)Factory Radio CD Changer buttons operates the iPod just like CD Changer or control iPod manually and access all your content.Use the Radio's CD Changer buttons to access and control up to 5 different mobile playlist. Song up, down, shuffle, random, etc.Access unlimited song per mobile play listUses CD Changer Port, if Vehicle has external CD Changer CD Changer may need to be disconnected.Simple package to buy, one box, includes all required cables for most applications!Displays artist names and song text on factory display
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-vette 2004-2010 Corvette, Chevrolet, and Cadillac Ipod/iphone Interface + Aux Input Review
Thursday, October 7, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)I installed the PA15-VETTE in my 2005 Cadillac SRX (Factory Bose Radio, XM Activated, No Navigation). What a great product! Works as advertised. No cable cutting required, everything is plug and play with the factory system. Of course you have to spend some time taking apart various parts of the interior to run cables, etc - but totally worth it.
Let me just say as well that USA SPEC (The Manufacturer) has some of the BEST support I have ever encountered. The support is US based, and I never was on hold for more than a couple minutes. Initially I had some issues with noise on the XM Band after installing this kit. Although USA SPEC didn't have a fix up front, they were eventually able to make me a modified cable that solved the problem! Wow!
Here are some videos I made to help:
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Brand New Usa Spec Pa15-Vette 2004-2010 Corvette, Chevrolet, And Cadillac Ipod/Iphone Interface + Aux InputFeatures:IPOD interface to connect, control, charge and play an IPOD through a factory radioAll plug and play harnesses for easy installationAdds additional single stereo Aux input to hook up another audio deviceSong up/down Playlist/disc select, shuffle and random play features all control iPodAuto memory feature - Auto locates last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip 10+ songs in each play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto skip to end of play list with factory CD Changer FF buttonAuto Maintain current play list when migrating from portable to in car useAuto Charge feature charges IPOD battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non useIn some vehicles if Vehicle has existing external CD Changer it must be disconnected.Auto Playlist Select - If no play list is created, Auto Selects first 5 play list on iPodWorks with iPhoneCables and connectors included !!!. .True Digital Quality sound through factory radio (unlike FM modulators)Factory Radio CD Changer buttons operates the iPod just like CD Changer or control iPod manually and access all your content.Use the Radio's CD Changer buttons to access and control up to 5 different mobile playlist. Song up, down, shuffle, random, etc.Access unlimited song per mobile play listUses CD Changer Port, if Vehicle has external CD Changer CD Changer may need to be disconnected.Simple package to buy, one box, includes all required cables for most applications!Displays artist names and song text on factory display
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