Synopses & Reviews
It used to be simple: Slap a receiver/tape-deck/amplifier combo unit into the dash, cut out a couple of holes in the door cards, string some wires, and presto! You had a stereo in your car. Now, if you’re installing up-to-date mobile electronic systems, you could be putting in an iPod adapter, satellite radio, GPS, video, radar detector, alarm, or a remote starter, to name just a few options. This book is an expert, easy-to-follow guide to the whole new world of mobile electronics--from choosing wires and connectors to construction materials to component placement. Whatever your need, your interest, or your equipment, How to Install Automotive Mobile Electronic Systems will help you every step of the way.
Review
“How To Install Automotive Mobile Electronic Systems does an excellent job of covering all the basic things a do-it-yourselfer should know about installing audio systems, amplifiers, speakers, auxiliary batteries, GPS units, BlueTooth connections for Ipods and cell phones. The book is richly illustrated with high quality color photos, and each one of these photos is certainly worth a thousand words. Installing aftermarket audio systems and other electronic gadgets is not the simple job it once was, so I would highly recommend reading this book to find out how a real professional does it.” – www.AA1Car.com
Synopsis
It used to be simple: Slap a receiver/tape-deck/amplifier combo unit into the dash, cut out a couple of holes in the door cards, string some wires, and presto You had a stereo in your car. Now, if you re installing up-to-date mobile electronic systems, you could be putting in an iPod adapter, satellite radio, GPS, video, radar detector, alarm, or a remote starter, to name just a few options. This book is an expert, easy-to-follow guide to the whole new world of mobile electronics--from choosing wires and connectors to construction materials to component placement. Whatever your need, your interest, or your equipment,
How to Install Automotive Mobile Electronic Systems will help you every step of the way.
"
Synopsis
Straightforward instructions for installing everything from an iPod adapter, satellite radio, GPS, video, radar detector, alarm, to a remote starter.
About the Author
Jason Syner has spent the last fifteen years developing vehicles with intricate audio and video systems. His 1995 Honda Civic, an artistic sculpture of flowing fiberglass and extreme paint, contained 11 Sony XPLOD amps, 10 Sony television monitors, and a thundering audio system. It won Top Expert awards from both the International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) and the United States Auto Sound Competition International (USACi), as well as awards for lighting and design from the Mobile Electronics Competition Association (MECA). Most recently, Jason partnered with Sony on another Honda, this time a 2005 Civic Si. At its first trip to the SEMA show in Las Vegas in 2007, the new Civic earned Jason 14 magazine covers, and top awards for sound quality, body work, and unique design. Jason is currently running a full-scale audio/video installation shop that provides car audio services as well as home theater design. With his current car projects, Jason is developing new techniques for integrating Web 2.0 devices for mobile audio/video systems. He has written numerous how-to articles for Car Audio and Electronics magazine. jasonsyner.com
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started: An Overview of Mobile Electronics and Basic 12-Volt DC Theory
Electronic Accessories (Satellite Radios, GPS, Radar Detectors, Etc.)
Subwoofers and Enclosures
Speakers
Source Units
Amplifiers (Amps)
Batteries and Capacitors
Crossovers and Equalizers
Video Monitors
Chapter 2: Mobile Electronic Accessories
GPS
iPods and MP3 Players
Alarm Systems
Radar Detectors
Multiplug Adapters
Accent Lighting
Laptops
Chapter 3: Planning a Mobile Audio/Video System
Upgrading a Factory System
Planning for a Unique System
Integrating Your Audio/Video Components into Your Vehicle
Composite Materials
Chapter 4: Automobile Acoustics and Noise
The Noise Floor Inside Vehicles
Sound Damping Benefits and Applications
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Interior Acoustics/Absorptive Surface and Reflections
Sound Path Lengths and Speaker Placement
Chapter 5: Basic 12 Volt DC Wiring
OEM Electrical Systems and How They Function
Accessory Wiring
Source Unit Wiring
Relay Wiring
Capacitor Wiring
Amplifier Wiring
Subwoofer Wiring
Video Monitor Wiring
Wiring Additional Batteries
EQ and Crossover Wiring
Power Wires and Fuses
Chapter 6: Mobile Electronic Accessory Installation
Mounting a Satellite Radio
Mounting a Laptop
Chapter 7: Speaker Installation
Upgrading Door Speakers
Kick Panel Installation
Designing a Subwoofer Enclosure
Subwoofer Enclosure Construction Methods
Installing a Subwoofer Inside a Car
Installing Component Speakers
Chapter 8: Source Unit Installation
Factory Source Units
Single DIN Source Units
DIN and a Half Source Unit Installation
Custom In-Dash Source Unit Installation
Chapter 9: Amplifier Installation
Safely Mounting an Amplifier Directly to a Car
Building a Custom Amplifier Rack
Amplifier Terminations
Amplifier Setup and Adjustments
Installing a Capacitor
Chapter 10: Video, Crossover, and Equalizer Installation
Crossover and EQ Placement
Crossover and EQ Adjustment
Video Safety
Video Component Integration
Video Setup
Chapter 11: Custom Installation
Custom Door Panels
Creating Custom Trim Panels
Fiberglass and Bodywork and Automotive Paint and Clear Coat
Creating System Highlight Pieces from Exotic Materials
Custom Upholstery Work
Chapter 12: Car Shows and Competitions
Competition Organizations and Rules
Preparing for a Show
What to pack
How to Get There
Practice Makes Perfect
Final Thoughts
Installation Dos and Donts
Glossary of Terms