Problem hooking up Galaxy S3 to Sony Marine stereo

Russell Haskins · **Posted:** Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:11 pm

Just got a 2013 Axis and feel kind of dumb bc I can't figure out how to hook up my Galaxy S3 to the Sony Marine deck so I can play pandora. I know it needs to go into the aux in the back but where in the world is the aux input as I'm not able to locate it??? I'm sure I'm missing it. Any help is appreciated! Thanks

Fiveflat · **Joined:** Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:24 pm **Posts:** 139

I'm not sure that there is a 3.5mm aux input on the Sony stereo. I went through the same thing with my Galaxy so I spent $29 at Best Buy and bought a little bluetooth receiver that connects to the rca aux input.

It's called Aluratek
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/iStream+Uni ... &cp=1&lp=1

Russell Haskins · **Posted:** Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:17 am

Thanks, where do you sit it? I have sound pack 2, do I need an addl converter for the aux input or just hook this up?

Fiveflat · **Joined:** Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:24 pm **Posts:** 139

This Aluratek comes with an adapter to go from 3.5mm to RCA jacks that will plug into your Sony HU. I used a small piece of double sided tape and stuck this unit to the top of the Sony HU (The part that actually folds open - I never open it, I don't own any CDs anymore).
The wire just loops up around the dash and plugs in. I would like a more 'permanent' install but I'm happy with it as it is.

Fiveflat · **Joined:** Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:24 pm **Posts:** 139

I got my son to go take a picture for me, so it's not the easiest to look at.

Any rate here you can see how I mounted it. That wire that comes out the front is just a charger. The bluetooth unit has it's own battery and it's usually not plugged in. I can go about 2 days of riding before I need to charge it (I plug it into the USB connecter in the 12v plug by the cupholder)

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sharkbait · **Posted:** Wed Jun 26, 2013 4:09 pm

On the 2013's there is a usb cable on the drivers side in that compartment under the throttle. You can either use the charging cable that came with your phone or pick up one of these: (http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Replaceme ... =usb+cable)

Plug your cable into the boat and your phone into the micro spot, then all you have to do is change the source on the head unit and you should be good to go.

Fiveflat · **Joined:** Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:24 pm **Posts:** 139

sharkbait, You can't plug a samsung galaxy into that usb cable. It will not play your music through it. Only solution is a bluetooth connection

Str8inok · **Joined:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:54 am **Posts:** 30

We got a cable that splits a red and white RCA and a 3.5 on the other end. Plugs into the back of head unit and runs to the little cubby next to the driver seat. Works perfect with my s3

Russell Haskins · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:52 pm

I ended up going with a mini to rca cable from best buy, $10, works great!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/6'+Mini-to- ... &cp=1&lp=1

Str8inok · **Joined:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:54 am **Posts:** 30

Yeah that's it

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