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10-04-2005, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Looking awesome 
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02-28-2006, 01:45 AM
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#62
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Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cal
Posts: 19
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Hi, I am new here.
Would any of you give me direction in installing the audio part? I know that its routing is from PC audio ->3.5mm/RCA converter->amplifier->speakers
but what kind of RCA converter should I buy? the one that splits into two? is it enough? or is there one that splits into four RCA output, and then I plug each one of them to the amplifier? I am having confusion for this part and hopefully you guys can give me a hand on this... Thank you!
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02-28-2006, 02:40 AM
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#63
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 1,352
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Quote: Originally Posted by Alvatune
Hi, I am new here.
Would any of you give me direction in installing the audio part? I know that its routing is from PC audio ->3.5mm/RCA converter->amplifier->speakers
but what kind of RCA converter should I buy? the one that splits into two? is it enough? or is there one that splits into four RCA output, and then I plug each one of them to the amplifier? I am having confusion for this part and hopefully you guys can give me a hand on this... Thank you!
Depends on how many channels you have on your sound card and amp. For most people just use a two channel (front - left/right) and plug one set of RCAs into the amp.
For two channel to a amp the installation would be similiar to below except for excluding part 4 and replacing part 5 with the amplifier.
For more examples check out my pc -> car audio thread
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02-28-2006, 09:27 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cal
Posts: 19
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My onboard audio card is only 2 channels
Since my onboard audio card is only 2 channels, i will only need one 3.5mm/RCA converter......i think it is the cheapest way to get my speakers to work...
Alternative way...more expensive but better sound performance....is to buy a HU with AUX in from the PC....but i am so poor.... 
Thank you for the info...
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03-07-2006, 01:32 PM
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#65
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 1,352
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Quote: Originally Posted by Alvatune
Alternative way...more expensive but better sound performance....is to buy a HU with AUX in from the PC....but i am so poor....
Thank you for the info...
When you say "alternative" what do you mean? Alternative to what, using a stand alone amplifer? If so, a head unit will most likely not get you better sound performance, just convienience. Those little amps crammed inside a headunit are definitely a compromise when compared to larger stand-alone power amps. I'm not saying there are no good headunits or that it will sound horrible but just that it's typically the other way around for sound performance.
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03-07-2006, 01:38 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 1,352
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Quote: Originally Posted by skippy911
Thanks a lot for posting that. That's the same thread that I refered to for disassembly. I swear I got asked weekly by MKIV owners in PMs on how to take apart the dash. I couldn't find that exact thread but am glad you fouind it!
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03-07-2006, 03:59 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cal
Posts: 19
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I've done it!!!
Thank you for your reply and suggestions!!
I finally made up my mind and placed my bid on Ebay...got a HU (Alpine) for $150. Hopefully, it will produce better quality of sound than before....other than convienience...I know that I won't get the best quality but I am satisfied for what i have.....maybe I will upgrade it later...
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05-01-2006, 12:24 AM
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#68
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1
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Face Plate
Great install, I just bought a VW Jetta myself, and was actually planning on doing the same thing. I was wondering, how did u get a face plate to fit the console/dash?
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05-02-2006, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 15
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I'm working on the install in my Jetta right now...
I removed the stock stereo (monsoon) and cupholders (indash type not the center console type) and the 7 inch xenarc fit in there (the screen itself not the whole case for it).
I took the screen itself out of the case, trimmed down the sides of the front part of the case. As you can see in the pic, it just took a little off each side and the screen itself still fits.
And just so I feel better... it's in a completely different phase than this now...past this too (being painted/wet sanded now), but that pic looks SOOO bad lol.
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05-02-2006, 04:50 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 112
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I've got an mk4 radio cage that has the Xenarc case molded into it.....It needs to be slightly resanded and repainted, but that's it! PM me if you want details.
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05-03-2006, 05:51 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 1,352
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Looking good, DriverFound! This is almost exactly how mine was done. The only think different is I left a small place underneath the LCD case for the slot-load slim-line DVD/CDRW to fit into. Thank you so much for posting these images. It should take some of the mystery out for some of those considering doing this. I unfortunately never took any of the construction.
BTW, that logo on the right that says "XENARC" is just a sticker and comes off easily with a fingernail. I find removing it really cleans up the install and makes it look more OEM.
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05-03-2006, 06:16 PM
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#72
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Kent, England
Posts: 421
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i'm about to do my dash in my golf that way too.
i'm using a LinITX 7"
got all the materials just gotta find the time
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05-03-2006, 09:09 PM
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#73
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Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 27
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05-30-2006, 02:12 AM
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#74
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Geensboro
Posts: 1
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Hello there friends
I am about to start my toy in my Jetta, is first time doing this I don’t know to much about computers 
I love everything OEM in my car I really love that VW skin.
How to set that up?
Is something that comes with the hardware you have installed, or is some kind of software? (downloadable)
Appreciate for your help from now!!! 
Last edited by FREEDOM79; 05-30-2006 at 02:15 AM.
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06-04-2006, 12:07 AM
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#75
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 1,352
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*Update*
Installed a Optima yellow top deep-cycle battery in trunk. Now I can finally leave the CarPC on Standby for extended periods without worrying about starting the car. Aside from near-instant on/off, it's one step closer to the wifi intrusion camera I've had in mind.
To go with that, I replaced/upgraded the computer in the JettaPC. I got great deal ($45) on an "older" box on ebay. Some of new specs if anyone's interested;
Intel 815E / PIII 866 / 512MB / AGP ATI Radeon. The new mobo leaves room for upto a 1.13GHz upgrade, which I've seen go for around $20. Doesn't sound like much with todays newer CPU's but more than enough for a carputer. Just for the record, I found my first 266 was able to do everything I do now (MP3, DivX/DVD, GPS, Wifi), less some winamp viz's. The lower power consumption and heat output is a plus, too.
Also modded the new case with variable speed "blow-hole" fan for improved cooling.
The next planned addition is a infrared wide angle backup camera.
Just for the ****s and giggles I'll probably add pics of the updated setup later.
Last edited by ppgt94; 06-04-2006 at 11:19 AM.
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