Galaxy Note 10.1 Install

[V2Rider]

Starting this for future reference, and suggestions from members.

The project:
Sold RNSE and 6 disk changer, Installing Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 as head unit (removeable, so no I am NOT cutting into the dash

I will post a few pre pics of someone else's giant abortion of trying to install an Ipod cable, which I am cleaning up now.

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Or check here, line 894
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/580455-Show-me-your-B7-aftermarket-Nav-installs/page23

[V2Rider]

It's about all cleaned up now, lol. I have no idea WHY this was done like it was. Basically they cut 3 wires in the harnes, and this mess ran from just those 3 wires. I disconnected it all, and re attached the wires to the harness (crimp heat shrink connectors) and it all worked fine. This whole damn mess was for an Ipod connection. I only could say "wow".

On a side note, I am going to run the 3.5mm jack in the tablet, to a DCA, then from the DCA to the rca in the Enfig harness. The DCA was reccomended by Naiku, who has been helping via PM today. I think this will turn out good in the end. I'm going this route first to see how it sounds, then will add as needed. I may just go after market amp if I can't get sound I am happy with. So far I have coming:

Enfig SRWH-AUD3 Harness
USB 3.0 Powered Hub
Joycon EXR
DCA (trying to find one that has RCA in to RCA out) ?help
200w Power Inverter (to power the hub)
3.5mm to RCA female splitter
USB Host and Charging Adapter
Have NOT bought, am wondering if it would work? http://www.amazon.com/Blu-Ray-USB-External-Player-DVDRW/dp/B001QA2Y9S/ref=pd_sim_pc_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PVQD5YR6WZ2QHNENGK4

I'm sure I will add more, and any suggestions welcomed! As said, if I'm not happy with an "app" equalizer to boost volume, I will go with rither an amp or EQ. The amp I assume will require me to disconnect the "In" wires to the Bose and connect them to input on the new amp, same with output.

What I am real curious about is if I can run a backup camera via the USB hub, and how much info will my tablet take in at one time (camera, ect)

[V2Rider]

Getting the Tablet setup

http://s21.postimg.org/ouvtehu5v/20140401_180350.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ouvtehu5v/)

[naiku]

:)

Don't bother with the USB Blu-ray drive, just rip your movies at home using MakeMKV, shrink them with Handbrake and then put them onto a flash drive. Not sure if you can run a back up camera, I know it is possible with the Nexus, but I have not looked into it a whole lot. Good luck, looking forward to how this goes.

[V2Rider]

:)

Don't bother with the USB Blu-ray drive, just rip your movies at home using MakeMKV, shrink them with Handbrake and then put them onto a flash drive. Not sure if you can run a back up camera, I know it is possible with the Nexus, but I have not looked into it a whole lot. Good luck, looking forward to how this goes.

Thanks! I already put a bunch of ripped CDs into Windows Media Drive, I have Digital movies (the ones you get free with blueray purchase). I am trying to figure out how to shrink those from like 1.9GB to smaller (maybe that Handbrake?) to put them on a flash drive.

[naiku]

I have Digital movies (the ones you get free with blueray purchase). I am trying to figure out how to shrink those from like 1.9GB to smaller (maybe that Handbrake?) to put them on a flash drive.

Careful with the digital movies, I had a few of those and I think they have some kind of DRM bullshit on them that makes them only playable on the machine you downloaded them to. Try copying one onto your Galaxy and see if it plays, when I tried on anything other than my laptop they were all scrambled. I gave up with them. Yes, Handbrake is what you will use to shrink your digital copies to whatever size you want, typically on a 25GB blu-ray rip I can compress it down to about 5-6GB using Handbrake and still retain 1080p quality.

Just noticed some of the links/info I have I have been sending you are related to a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and not a Galaxy Note 10.1, not sure on the differences but just wanted to point it out!

[V2Rider]

I transferred a movie to a flashdrive, and put it in another PC. No go, as you said. I downloaded your link and am going to try that route with the actual disk.

Yes the Tab has some differences, lol. If you do a side by side the Note is FAR superior :)

[naiku]

I transferred a movie to a flashdrive, and put it in another PC. No go, as you said. I downloaded your link and am going to try that route with the actual disk.

It's annoying, and kind of defeats the point in having the digital copy on blu-ray movies. If I buy the movie, and download the digital copy, I want to be able to watch it on my laptop, tablet, phone etc. not be tied to the laptop I downloaded it on. If you need any help with MakeMKV or Handbrake let me know, Handbrake especially can be kind of daunting at first.

[V2Rider]

It's annoying, and kind of defeats the point in having the digital copy on blu-ray movies. If I buy the movie, and download the digital copy, I want to be able to watch it on my laptop, tablet, phone etc. not be tied to the laptop I downloaded it on. If you need any help with MakeMKV or Handbrake let me know, Handbrake especially can be kind of daunting at first.

I tried the MakeMKV, and stopped it, as I'm not sure if normal, but as it was opening the DVD, which I assume you do, it kept listing "assumed fake title" or something to that effect. Is this normal? Thanks again

[naiku]

I tried the MakeMKV, and stopped it, as I'm not sure if normal, but as it was opening the DVD, which I assume you do, it kept listing "assumed fake title" or something to that effect. Is this normal? Thanks again

Yep, its normal. When it gets through that process it will list a bunch of stuff that you can select, typically the main DVD title will be at the top. But on some (Catching Fire is a good example of this) you will see 100+ titles that look the same. In this case you would have to Google to find which of these to rip. I typically rip the main movie, English sound track and Forced English subtitles.

When I get home I can send you some of the settings I use that help cut out some of the junk it tries to pull in (by default I have it ignore titles less than 30 minutes, audio tracks that are not in English etc.)

[V2Rider]

Yep, its normal. When it gets through that process it will list a bunch of stuff that you can select, typically the main DVD title will be at the top. But on some (Catching Fire is a good example of this) you will see 100+ titles that look the same. In this case you would have to Google to find which of these to rip. I typically rip the main movie, English sound track and Forced English subtitles.

When I get home I can send you some of the settings I use that help cut out some of the junk it tries to pull in (by default I have it ignore titles less than 30 minutes, audio tracks that are not in English etc.)

That would be great! Thanks. I will keep trying different options as well.

On a side note, the Enfig steering wheel adapter harness has the obvious plug on one end, but the other end looks from the picture like a 3.5mm jack? Any ideas?

[naiku]

On a side note, the Enfig steering wheel adapter harness has the obvious plug on one end, but the other end looks from the picture like a 3.5mm jack? Any ideas?

If it is what I am thinking of, the 3.5mm would typically plug into the back of an aftermarket radio. In this case you would order the generic harness, has the same plug on one end, but no 3.5mm connector on the other end. You then take the wires from this (IIRC mine had 4 wires) and splice them onto the input wires for the Joycon. I think they were pretty clearly labelled as ground/positive or something like that. I had to join both pairs to a single pair (input) on the Joycon for it to work.

My Joycon is pretty easy to get to, I will try to grab a picture or two so you can see what I am talking about.

[V2Rider]

Ok thanks, I'm using the MKV software now and saving a movie to try it out. I fully agree with you on the digital copy, I paid for the damn thing, I want to watch it when I want. :)

[V2Rider]

I just realized my Powered USB Hub is 3.0, as is the new 128GB Flash drive I bought. :( I am assuming my Tablet won't support 3.0, or is 3.0 backward compatible to 2.0?

[kegobeer]

USB is backwards compatible - you are fine.

[V2Rider]

USB is backwards compatible - you are fine.

Thanks!

[V2Rider]

Complete list of ordered parts:

ENFIG_SRWH_AUD3_B (Harness)
Lava USB Host and Charging Adapter
Anker 4 port powered USB Hub
200w Power Inverter
JoyCon EXR Steering Wheel Control
Sabre USB DAC
3.5mm to Female RCA splitter
64gb Flash Drive
12v Aux Power outlet (so I can hide one to power the Hub, inverter, ect behind the glove box)

Misc. things, wire connectors, heat shrink, USB cables, ect... Will post pictures as this stuff arrives and gets installed. Hopefully it goes well. I MAY need to look into a seperate volume control, but I will see how a few Apps do (volume booster, EQ, Bass booster, ect).

Naiku has been very helpful via PMs and on this board finding the things I needed and general advice, thanks allot! Kegobeer has been very helpful as well, thanks to you as well. :)

[V2Rider]

"Template" of mount. I have a black one just like this, which I may use. This is my white one, that I modified, needs some more sanding, and I may wrap the cut edges in something to help clean it up. As you know, a 10" tablet is to big to fit into the dash, so I need a face mount that looks decent, and leaves the buttons behind functional when the tablet is removed. This one securly "snaps" the tablet in place.

http://s18.postimg.org/v8yn56ko5/20140405_130107.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/v8yn56ko5/)

[kegobeer]

Why did you buy a power inverter? You'd be much better off buying an automotive computer power supply like the DCDC-USB.

[V2Rider]

Why did you buy a power inverter? You'd be much better off buying an automotive computer power supply like the DCDC-USB.

I bought it originally to power the USB Powered Hub (110), as I am trying to minimize soldering. It will be hidden, as will the AUX I bought for it. It also has USB outs with the right amps to power my tablet, charge my phone, ect. all at the same time. Just a route I chose to take, I was informed about the DCDC and looked at it, but just went this way. If it poses problems, I will go with the other route. It was cheap :)

[kegobeer]

Make sure you lay everything out and test things before you begin removing/replacing/cutting into your car. Trust me, you will be much happier if you do that.

I would expect some interference and line noise if you use that converter. They tend to introduce noise.

[V2Rider]

Make sure you lay everything out and test things before you begin removing/replacing/cutting into your car. Trust me, you will be much happier if you do that.

I would expect some interference and line noise if you use that converter. They tend to introduce noise.

I thought about this, and pondered the idea IF i get noise, I may try a cheap Ferrite noise filter on the line. I am hoping for the best. :) (or I can run a direct ground from the plugs ground to the car, which I hear helps allot)

And thanks for the tip, I do plan on getting everything layed out where I want it, and connecting things together to make sure I am satisfied before doing the hard install.

[V2Rider]

Or this.... http://www.amazon.com/Stinger-SGN20-Ground-Loop-Isolator/dp/B002ZRQ3PW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396740339&sr=8-2&keywords=ground+loop+isolator

[V2Rider]

Anyone use the WiFi reverse camera? Like this.. http://www.amazon.com/Selluen-Cameras-Reversing-Android-Devices/dp/B00J2R8SGU/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1396926747&sr=8-20&keywords=wifi+reverse+camera

I am wondering, since I will have a Data card (Tmobile) in my Tablet, I can turn wifi on, and have it automatically connect to the camera. If you look at the pics, there is a ground, S+, and R+. I am assuming, if I connect the signal to the reverse light, it would get power when in reverse, instantly connecting my wifi on my tablet to the camera. This may be a stretch, but looking for thoughts, or other suggesstions.

[kegobeer]

It won't be instant, that's for sure. The camera has to power up, then connect to the tablet's hotspot and negotiate security. By that time, you will probably be moving forward. If you want that to work, you'll need to keep the camera powered up while the car is running. A simple relay will ensure the camera is powered when your amps are on.

[V2Rider]

It won't be instant, that's for sure. The camera has to power up, then connect to the tablet's hotspot and negotiate security. By that time, you will probably be moving forward. If you want that to work, you'll need to keep the camera powered up while the car is running. A simple relay will ensure the camera is powered when your amps are on.

Thanks! Things finally started arriving at my door yesterday, waiting on the Enfig Harness to get started. One other question, would something like this work if I need more "volume", bascially I would adjust it to a point and leave it, then use my Tablet volume for up and down from there.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J226O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[kegobeer]

Thanks! Things finally started arriving at my door yesterday, waiting on the Enfig Harness to get started. One other question, would something like this work if I need more "volume", bascially I would adjust it to a point and leave it, then use my Tablet volume for up and down from there.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J226O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I doubt it would do much. It won't amplify the source, only control the existing levels. For a few bucks more you can get an EQ like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-EQS746-Graphic-Equalizer-Crossover/dp/B000EZV3T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397001472&sr=8-1&keywords=clarion+equalizer

[V2Rider]

I doubt it would do much. It won't amplify the source, only control the existing levels. For a few bucks more you can get an EQ like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-EQS746-Graphic-Equalizer-Crossover/dp/B000EZV3T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397001472&sr=8-1&keywords=clarion+equalizer

I looked at them, but what with discussing with another member, this may pose a problem with the stock bose amp. No? The bose amp has a built in EQ, so I would be running 2 EQs in theory, or have you seen them hooked up and not run into trouble?

Would you connect the RCAs from the enfig harness, to the eq, then from the EQ on towards the Head Unit? I noticed Enfigs picture shows 4 RCAs (I assume LF, LR, RF, RR) but this Clarion only has a 2 prong input.

[kegobeer]

I have no idea about using the stock wiring or amps, because I wouldn't do that. Can't help you with that.

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[V2Rider]

I have no idea about using the stock wiring or amps, because I wouldn't do that. Can't help you with that.

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I have access to an amp, but am thinking I would have to get to the stock amp (pull the rear end apart) and cut the lines going in to the Bose amp, and tap them into the aftermarket amp. I am guessing the stock SUB can't handle the output of the amp though. I think I will try the EQ, if I don't like it, I can still use it with an amp.

[kegobeer]

Leave the stock wiring and sub alone. Run new wires for the speakers and for power. You don't have to cut anything.

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[V2Rider]

Leave the stock wiring and sub alone. Run new wires for the speakers and for power. You don't have to cut anything.

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Won't I be in theory running through 2 amps at that point? I'm going from the Harness, to the USB Hub, to my Tablet. The harness is connected from the Bose AMP. I would basically be coming from the Bose Amp, to the aftermarket amp.

[kegobeer]

No. The stock amp is not used. The audio goes from your tablet, or usb audio, or whatever, to your new amp. The speakers are driven from your new amp.

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[V2Rider]

So....here I wait for things to arrive, tracking shows it is 45 minutes from me in St Paul, but won't be delivered until Saturday. It takes 4 fuc**** days to go 45 minutes!?!? FedEx Smartpost, wow

[MetalMan]

I've seen that Fedex Smartpost things tend to take less time than are listed. It uses the Post Office and Fedex can't necessarily predict how long the Post Office needs to deliver stuff, so the estimated shipping time tends to be high.

[V2Rider]

Stuff showed up, stuff got installed. I tested it through my headphone jack and it works great! Waiting on a couple more items and I'll post pics. It was actually VERY easy to install. Pulled up a couple videos, sounds great in the car, no static, the built in SoundPlayer EQ does a fairly good job, when my Clarion arrives, it should be pretty sweet.

Christian at Enfig was very helpful, I got nervous when I hooked the harness up, and had ZERO sound. Only to find out the blue wire needed to be hooked up to a fused (so it doesnt drain the battery) power source for the Bose Amp. What is REALLY amazing, is that the EQ on the Tablet actually brings better sound through than the stock radio did. There is more potential to these Bose systems than what the stock radio can do for it, IMO.

[naiku]

Stuff showed up, stuff got installed. I tested it through my headphone jack and it works great! Waiting on a couple more items and I'll post pics. It was actually VERY easy to install. Pulled up a couple videos, sounds great in the car, no static, the built in SoundPlayer EQ does a fairly good job, when my Clarion arrives, it should be pretty sweet.

Christian at Enfig was very helpful, I got nervous when I hooked the harness up, and had ZERO sound. Only to find out the blue wire needed to be hooked up to a fused (so it doesnt drain the battery) power source for the Bose Amp. What is REALLY amazing, is that the EQ on the Tablet actually brings better sound through than the stock radio did. There is more potential to these Bose systems than what the stock radio can do for it, IMO.

Awesome, glad to hear things are going smoothly!!

Sorry I never got back to you with the MakeMKV settings, I checked them this morning and under the preferences I have the Minimum title length set to 2400 seconds, basically means it ignores any of the bonus content, I also have the langauage set to English for both (basically means it will not select every language on the disc, only English by default). I just ripped the bluray of Thor - The Dark World and it is 21GB, next thing I will do is run it through Handbrake. The settings I have in there are:

High Profile
Container MKV
Video Tab - H264 codec, .tThe quality slider I typically put around 18, which will give me about an 8-10GB final file size.
Audio Tab - If the source is DTS, I use DTS Passthru, if its AC3 - AC3 passthru etc.
Subtitles - Add the English subtitles, but check Forced Only and Burn In - Basically will copy the forced subtitles, say its an English movie and you get aliens speaking (think Klingon), its those subtitles.

Everything else I leave at the default. At the moment I have about 180 movies ripped, a good chunk are blu ray and it takes up just under 800GB of space on my HTPC. I copy a couple to my flash drive to take with me if i want to watch something at work, or am stuck in non moving traffic.

[V2Rider]

Thanks, just about done. One thing I notice, there MUST be a bluetooth module in my car somewhere, as my phone still pairs to "AUDI" automatically. However, no sound is heard, as the stock headunit is gone. Is there something I can do to get phone calls via bluetooth still? Or is that not an option anymore?

[kegobeer]

You can delete BT profiles from your phone.

[V2Rider]

So I ran into a problem. I finally received the OTG cable, but my Tablet comes up "media/sound not supported this way" or something similar. If i hook the 3.5mm jack up, it works fine. Just not through the bottom of the tablet via usb. Ant suggestions??

[V2Rider]

Note: As was suggested by Kegobeer and Naiku, do NOT use a DC/AC converter. Either get the DC/DC chip, or buy an actual DC powered USB Hub (100 dollars!). I went the latter and spend the money. If you use a DC/AC converter, you will almost certainly aquire a loud buzzing sound from your speakers. Very disturbing to say the least. I have returned the powered USB Hub, and the AC/DC converter, and ordered the expensive DC powered USB Hub. (has a built in dc/dc chip)

Also, I need to find out how to remove "title1" "title2" ect when using handbrake

[kegobeer]

You need to visit the XDA developers forum for help with your Galaxy tablet and getting sound working over USB.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/

Did you buy a RAM tough hub? If not, cancel your order and buy it. It's the best 12VDC USB hub for automotive use, period.

There are handbrake forums - google will find you quite a few that will have handbrake guides for you.

[V2Rider]

You need to visit the XDA developers forum for help with your Galaxy tablet and getting sound working over USB.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/

Did you buy a RAM tough hub? If not, cancel your order and buy it. It's the best 12VDC USB hub for automotive use, period.

There are handbrake forums - google will find you quite a few that will have handbrake guides for you.

I got the title thing figured out, and for now have my sound coming from the 3.5mm jack. I watched "Its a good day to die hard" with the flashdrive, lol. I will look into the RAM hub, as long as it isnt 300 dollars :) I am thinking sound via USB, after searching the web, just isn't supported with my tablet, which sucks as it is a 2012 version, so its fairly new.

[V2Rider]

Some Pictures, basically the fun stuff, Nav, music, Torque, using 2 windows. It's really nice, watch a movie in one window while a smaller window is running navigation, or checking email, work files, ect while playing an album. Is it big? YES. Some may not like it, but I do. :) More to come.....

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[V2Rider]

When I plud the charger in, I get nasty engine (alternator) whine! Fml. Any quick tips?

[kegobeer]

Get a proper DC-DC power supply. That will fix your issues.

Stick to one thread for your posts, it's getting hard to follow, lol.

[MetalMan]

Should check your grounds as well. If the ground you're using for your DC converter is shared with other things (and not a direct enough link to the battery) you can get noise.

[V2Rider]

I didn't use a DC converter, this is just plugging the device into the cig lighter. I'm waiting on the RAM hub you referred for me Kegobeer, hopefully that solves it, but not sure. If i shut the engine down and leave the ignition on, I still get noise. Mean anything?

*The reason I post in both threads, is there seems to be little to no traffic here :)

[kegobeer]

Cigarette lighters give shitty power - it tends to be full of noise, because it shares a power circuit with other equipment in the car. A dedicated power source connected to a proper power supply should clean things up for you. You should run power from the battery via at least 4GA wire to a distribution block, and then run power from the distro block to the power supply and to the RAM tough hub. I hope you didn't buy the RAM hub to supply power for your tablet, because the max 500mA output will not be enough.

[V2Rider]

Cigarette lighters give shitty power - it tends to be full of noise, because it shares a power circuit with other equipment in the car. A dedicated power source connected to a proper power supply should clean things up for you. You should run power from the battery via at least 4GA wire to a distribution block, and then run power from the distro block to the power supply and to the RAM tough hub. I hope you didn't buy the RAM hub to supply power for your tablet, because the max 500mA output will not be enough.

Do you think running the aux socket directly to the battery will help?

[kegobeer]

Do you think running the aux socket directly to the battery will help?

I think running separate power to a distro block would be the best fix.

[V2Rider]

Got the Clarion EQ finally, installed it tonight. WOW, what a difference, the system sounds 100x better. Also installed the RAM usb hub. I STILL have a buzzing sound, but only when connecting the USB to power, or the RAM hub. Next try to get this fixed is a couple Ferris RFI supressors to put on the USB line. I think I am picking up RFI noise, changing ground points made no difference at all. Connecting the usb to anything connected to the car produces the noise.

[kegobeer]

Where are you pulling power from? If it's not coming directly from the battery you will get noise.

[V2Rider]

Where are you pulling power from? If it's not coming directly from the battery you will get noise.

Power to the Hub is coming from the fuse panel on a fuse that switches on with ignition, that makes noise. Also, plugging a charger into the cig socket creates the same noise. So you think if I ran the hot wire from the hub directly to the battery, with maybe a toggle switch, that would eliminate the noise? I have my clarion EQ ran from the fuse panel as well, but that produces no noise at all. It's only when I connect to the bottom of the tablet via usb

[kegobeer]

You need to power your tablet from a dcdc power supply. That will fix your noise issue.