DIY: Kenwood DNX6140 installed in my 370Z with Sirius and back up Cam (AK370Z)

kpyo2000 · 10-11-2009, 04:05 AM

Hey nice thread AK370Z. I'm having trouble with my rear view camera. It works when I put my gear on reverse but does not work when I'm holding the NAV button. Although I did turn on the interruption button on. Do you know what the problem is?

bigaudiofanat · 10-11-2009, 06:33 AM

It could be that tyour video bypass has not been done. Or that that camera is plugged into the wrong input on the back. How is everything hooked up?

Sparhax · 10-11-2009, 02:10 PM

Thanks to Everyone here I was able to install a dnx6140 on my own!!

Here are a few pics, but nothing new for you guys, just know that this was my first audio install ever and everything worked without a hitch thanks to all the information provided on this website. Thank you thank you!
*I should note that I am a computer engineer and know my way around wires/electronics but I feel anyone could have done what I did.

My only complaint is that the mic doesn't sound so great during a call, It could be my phone or some settings though.

DJcuetip · 10-11-2009, 04:11 PM

that looks awesome man!! i will be getting the rear came soon as well..

btw, in the video where you start up that cd... is that my demo playing?

bsramzy · 10-11-2009, 09:44 PM

installer put my mic on the inside cabin light. actually sounds really good. just an idea

kenchan · 10-12-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsramzy

installer put my mic on the inside cabin light. actually sounds really good. just an idea

it's okay with the heat when the lights are on? or do you not use the maplights (like me)?

bsramzy · 10-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

it's okay with the heat when the lights are on? or do you not use the maplights (like me)?

i dont use the maplights at all (only when the doors open) so i cant comment on the heat. I can tell you all the people i have called say the quality is perfect from that location.

kpyo2000 · 10-12-2009, 02:38 AM

my dvd works when I'm driving. That means I have bypass right? Maybe wrong input. I hate my installer.

kenchan · 10-12-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpyo2000

my dvd works when I'm driving. That means I have bypass right? Maybe wrong input. I hate my installer.

usually yep. but i didnt install your stereo so we will never know...

kenchan · 10-12-2009, 03:41 PM

so your car looks like kitchen florescent lighting with a dead fly inside?

jk

NIZMOZ · 10-13-2009, 07:47 AM

By any chance have you guys figured out how to get the dimmer to work on your Kenwoods? I hooked up the wires, but my Dimmer doesn't work when I turn the lights on. I haven't figured that one out yet.

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 09:23 AM

The wire that it is hooked up to will not be controlled by a dimmer dial but either by what time of day it is or if the headlights are on. Depending on what you select in the head unit that is what it will do. Also your video bypass is working fine if you can watch movies while driving. Just be lucky that they did that. Most shops will not do it because of being afraid of being sued.

NIZMOZ · 10-13-2009, 02:41 PM

What is the recommended setting in the unit to run it off of?

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 02:51 PM

It is not a matter of turning it on or off but weather you want the dimming to be controlled by the time of day or by weather the headlights are on. That is up to you the owner.

Sigur · 10-17-2009, 11:50 PM

Thanks for all of the pics and info. I ordered that same camera as you AK for my AVIC-D1. Its a ton cheaper than the pioneer one. Have the zenclosures door spacers and PAC-SWI and harnesses on the way also before I can get started really. Looking forward to getting to work on it.

10-11-2009, 06:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	It could be that tyour video bypass has not been done. Or that that camera is plugged into the wrong input on the back. How is everything hooked up? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	By any chance have you guys figured out how to get the dimmer to work on your Kenwoods? I hooked up the wires, but my Dimmer doesn't work when I turn the lights on. I haven't figured that one out yet. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

10-13-2009, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	The wire that it is hooked up to will not be controlled by a dimmer dial but either by what time of day it is or if the headlights are on. Depending on what you select in the head unit that is what it will do. Also your video bypass is working fine if you can watch movies while driving. Just be lucky that they did that. Most shops will not do it because of being afraid of being sued. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-13-2009, 02:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	What is the recommended setting in the unit to run it off of? __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

10-13-2009, 02:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	It is not a matter of turning it on or off but weather you want the dimming to be controlled by the time of day or by weather the headlights are on. That is up to you the owner. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-11-2009, 04:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
kpyo2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Hey nice thread AK370Z. I'm having trouble with my rear view camera. It works when I put my gear on reverse but does not work when I'm holding the NAV button. Although I did turn on the interruption button on. Do you know what the problem is?

10-11-2009, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sparhax Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Age: 41 Posts: 32 Drives: 2017 370z Sport MT Rep Power: 17	Thanks to Everyone here I was able to install a dnx6140 on my own!! Here are a few pics, but nothing new for you guys, just know that this was my first audio install ever and everything worked without a hitch thanks to all the information provided on this website. Thank you thank you! *I should note that I am a computer engineer and know my way around wires/electronics but I feel anyone could have done what I did. My only complaint is that the mic doesn't sound so great during a call, It could be my phone or some settings though.

10-11-2009, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 260	that looks awesome man!! i will be getting the rear came soon as well.. btw, in the video where you start up that cd... is that my demo playing?

10-11-2009, 09:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
bsramzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: prairieville Posts: 70 Drives: 09 350z maNUAL Rep Power: 17	installer put my mic on the inside cabin light. actually sounds really good. just an idea

10-12-2009, 02:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
kpyo2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	my dvd works when I'm driving. That means I have bypass right? Maybe wrong input. I hate my installer.

10-12-2009, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	so your car looks like kitchen florescent lighting with a dead fly inside? jk

10-17-2009, 11:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sigur Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for all of the pics and info. I ordered that same camera as you AK for my AVIC-D1. Its a ton cheaper than the pioneer one. Have the zenclosures door spacers and PAC-SWI and harnesses on the way also before I can get started really. Looking forward to getting to work on it.

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