Kenwood DNX8120 Demo Video

Asheth · 01-16-2009, 05:45 AM

For those looking to go aftermarket!

WARNING:The guy giving the presentation is a lil RainMain-ish. But its informative looks like a good HU

DIGItonium · 01-16-2009, 01:34 PM

Doh, I can't view it. Kenwood is releasing new models this Spring, and the DNX9140 is the latest flagship. I was currently looking into getting the DDX812 since I don't need navigation, but it appears I'll be waiting for the DDX814 (Mar/April release) instead.

Crash · 01-16-2009, 09:35 PM

That guy is REALLY nerdy.

The system seems slow. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm just impatient, but it takes it a while for that think to switch modes... I'd be happy if it didn't do all that animation crap. Skipping that stuff would likely speed things up a bit. I want to hear my radio, not watch it.

Asheth · 01-17-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

That guy is REALLY nerdy.

The system seems slow. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm just impatient, but it takes it a while for that think to switch modes... I'd be happy if it didn't do all that animation crap. Skipping that stuff would likely speed things up a bit. I want to hear my radio, not watch it.

Yea I agree the interface seems a little I don't know cheesy not something I'd expect from kenwood especially from a HU that has so many features.

Asheth · 01-17-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Doh, I can't view it. Kenwood is releasing new models this Spring, and the DNX9140 is the latest flagship. I was currently looking into getting the DDX812 since I don't need navigation, but it appears I'll be waiting for the DDX814 (Mar/April release) instead.

The DNX9140 I just read about it it does everything that the OEM Nav does WOW. Voice Commands anyone. But its expensive

Link:Item : Kenwood DNX9140 Navigation DVD Entertainment System

DIGItonium · 01-17-2009, 02:23 PM

Nazar at WickedCAS is offering $300 off preorder coupons.

Crash · 01-17-2009, 05:05 PM

Voice command in any head-unit will NEVER beat the stock voice command in the Nissan.

I say "Temperature 72" and it sets the temp to 72F.
I say "1059" and it sets my radio to 105.9FM
I say "Directions to home" and it sets the GPS destination to my house.
I say "Dial <name>" or "Dial <number>" and it does it!

How can you beat that!? I never trained it! It just understands me.

Asheth · 01-17-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Voice command in any head-unit will NEVER beat the stock voice command in the Nissan.

I say "Temperature 72" and it sets the temp to 72F.
I say "1059" and it sets my radio to 105.9FM
I say "Directions to home" and it sets the GPS destination to my house.
I say "Dial <name>" or "Dial <number>" and it does it!

How can you beat that!? I never trained it! It just understands me.

Hmmm I wonder if they refined it then. From reading on the G37 forums about the same nav system the Voice command seems to be the feature everyone hates the most.

Crash · 01-17-2009, 09:58 PM

I use the one in my M35 and it's freaking great! But I have to admit, it doesn't like accents very much! I actually speak very clearly no matter what and I have no hint of an accent.

But either way, I NEVER have issues telling it what to do, even with the windows down.

Crash · 01-17-2009, 09:59 PM

I'll take some video of me using it and post it up here. It's really simple.

Crash · 01-17-2009, 10:18 PM

I forgot to do the navigation voice command, but here ye:

Asheth · 01-18-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I forgot to do the navigation voice command, but here ye:

Nice this is in your M35? Anyone have a demo of the 370z aftermarket Nav voice commands?

Asheth · 01-18-2009, 08:42 AM

Found one all these commands should be the same for the 370z OEM Nav

Just took a little looking on Myg37:

And this one from G37Tech:

Crash · 01-18-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

Nice this is in your M35? Anyone have a demo of the 370z aftermarket Nav voice commands?

Yeah, that's my M35. You can see that the voice command actually works great.

Crash · 01-18-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Yeah, that's my M35. You can see that the voice command actually works great.

From that other video, it sounds like the girls voice has been updated.

01-16-2009, 05:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Kenwood DNX8120 Demo Video For those looking to go aftermarket! WARNING:The guy giving the presentation is a lil RainMain-ish. But its informative looks like a good HU Last edited by Asheth; 01-16-2009 at 05:48 AM. Reason: Incorrect item name for the kenwood

01-16-2009, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	That guy is REALLY nerdy. The system seems slow. I'm not sure if it's just that I'm just impatient, but it takes it a while for that think to switch modes... I'd be happy if it didn't do all that animation crap. Skipping that stuff would likely speed things up a bit. I want to hear my radio, not watch it. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-17-2009, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Voice command in any head-unit will NEVER beat the stock voice command in the Nissan. I say "Temperature 72" and it sets the temp to 72F. I say "1059" and it sets my radio to 105.9FM I say "Directions to home" and it sets the GPS destination to my house. I say "Dial <name>" or "Dial <number>" and it does it! How can you beat that!? I never trained it! It just understands me. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-17-2009, 09:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I use the one in my M35 and it's freaking great! But I have to admit, it doesn't like accents very much! I actually speak very clearly no matter what and I have no hint of an accent. But either way, I NEVER have issues telling it what to do, even with the windows down. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-17-2009, 09:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I'll take some video of me using it and post it up here. It's really simple. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-16-2009, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Doh, I can't view it. Kenwood is releasing new models this Spring, and the DNX9140 is the latest flagship. I was currently looking into getting the DDX812 since I don't need navigation, but it appears I'll be waiting for the DDX814 (Mar/April release) instead.

01-17-2009, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Nazar at WickedCAS is offering $300 off preorder coupons.

01-17-2009, 10:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I forgot to do the navigation voice command, but here ye: __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-18-2009, 08:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Found one all these commands should be the same for the 370z OEM Nav Just took a little looking on Myg37: And this one from G37Tech: Last edited by Asheth; 01-18-2009 at 08:47 AM.