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

Matt · 10-22-2009, 09:34 PM

Sorry if it's been asked, but did the microphone come with one of the other purchases? I don't see it on the list of things you bought.

bigaudiofanat · 10-22-2009, 09:44 PM

It is included with that head unit and most head units that have blue tooth built in. Or when you buy the external box for blue tooth it comes with one.

Matt · 10-22-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

It is included with that head unit and most head units that have blue tooth built in. Or when you buy the external box for blue tooth it comes with one.

Thanks!

Matt · 10-23-2009, 04:46 PM

How much should one expect to pay to have a professional install this setup?

Should I assume he/she is familiar with some of the small things like preventing the resetting of your passenger airbag and windows and stuff, or do I print this out and give it to them? Should I look for someone that has worked on the 370z before?

What kind of timeframe should I expect for it to be done?

Thanks. I used to work on car audio in high school, and it was nothing like this. You ran power down one side of the car and RCA down the other...connect the sub to the amp and voila! It's so much more complex now...

bigaudiofanat · 10-23-2009, 09:49 PM

DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING with shops. Always ask question like have you worked on a 370z before? do you know about the air bags and warning lights? Do NOT be afraid to ask questions.

Matt · 10-24-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING with shops. Always ask question like have you worked on a 370z before? do you know about the air bags and warning lights? Do NOT be afraid to ask questions.

I talked to a shop installer today. He definitely knew his stuff. I asked about all the things mentioned in this thread, and he explained 9/10 of them perfectly.

He's gonna charge about $300 for installing the HU, speakers, bluetooth, backup cam, and the illuminated kick plates for me. To top it off, they just finished a 370z last week!

Where's the best place to install a small amp for the components? Is it even necessary? I don't plan on getting a sub. I'm thinking behind the driver seat maybe.

bigaudiofanat · 10-25-2009, 01:41 AM

Yes behind the seat would be best, also yes I would defiantly recommend amplifying a set of components if you are not going with a sub or even if you are getting a sub. You will get much more clarity out of them.

NIZMOZ · 10-26-2009, 07:34 AM

If anyone here is interested.

Kenwood DNX-5140 w/harness w/PAC w/ipod video cable 6 months old

Selling my Kenwood DNX5140

Sigur · 11-06-2009, 08:06 PM

I ordered the same camera as you. Works pretty good like at night or overcast daytime, but anything in direct sunlight is like too bright or something and the screen shows up almost pure white. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the camera not adjusting or what, you have any problems in direct sunlight?

AK370Z · 11-09-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigur

I ordered the same camera as you. Works pretty good like at night or overcast daytime, but anything in direct sunlight is like too bright or something and the screen shows up almost pure white. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the camera not adjusting or what, you have any problems in direct sunlight?

hmm no problem here. When you say direct sunlight, do you mean just normal daylight (at noon on a sunny day)? It seems fine. I'll take a video for you tomorrow if you want.

AK370Z · 12-16-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

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?

YES! I need more mixed songs! Get to scratching!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sigur

I ordered the same camera as you. Works pretty good like at night or overcast daytime, but anything in direct sunlight is like too bright or something and the screen shows up almost pure white. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the camera not adjusting or what, you have any problems in direct sunlight?

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

hmm no problem here. When you say direct sunlight, do you mean just normal daylight (at noon on a sunny day)? It seems fine. I'll take a video for you tomorrow if you want.

Here's a video. It's not the best video but I shot it in bright daylight. BTW, the white glare on the left upper hand corner is glare from my white shirt. I should've wore a black shirt

I'll change shirt and do another video in half an hour

As you can see, in bright daylight sun hitting the camera, it just gets a little hazy. I can still see what I need to see

Sigur · 12-16-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

As you can see, in bright daylight sun hitting the camera, it just gets a little hazy. I can still see what I need to see

Ahh, yea yours looks way better than mine in sunlight. If we can get some sunshine again here this weekend I'll try to take a vid, I just got a video camera. Mine the screen almost goes pure white in the sunlight. BTW I lol'd at the DJ on your radio who accidentally was talking about some computer virus spreading sperm instead of spam.

mototrmpt · 01-04-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sigur

I ordered the same camera as you. Works pretty good like at night or overcast daytime, but anything in direct sunlight is like too bright or something and the screen shows up almost pure white. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the camera not adjusting or what, you have any problems in direct sunlight?

Sigur,
just so you know, up until this past weekend I've been testing the camera at night afterwork. When I finally used it in the day, I had the same problem. The screen was almost pure white. At first I thought maybe my video connect had come up done, but when I finally got to my desination, it was at night and the video worked again. I then tried it going from a garage to the outside like and the picture started out fine and then when snow white (over exposed) when I got in the sun. Have you discussed this issue with the seller?

I just thought you'd like to know you're not the only one having the snow white issue.

I'm hoping the new camera works or maybe I can just buy AKs off him!!!

AK370Z · 01-04-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mototrmpt

Sigur,
just so you know, up until this past weekend I've been testing the camera at night afterwork. When I finally used it in the day, I had the same problem. The screen was almost pure white. At first I thought maybe my video connect had come up done, but when I finally got to my desination, it was at night and the video worked again. I then tried it going from a garage to the outside like and the picture started out fine and then when snow white (over exposed) when I got in the sun. Have you discussed this issue with the seller?

I just thought you'd like to know you're not the only one having the snow white issue.

I'm hoping the new camera works or maybe I can just buy AKs off him!!!

Maybe I should sell it for twice the price!

yeah, I have no issues in sun. Maybe I got the last best one?

Btw, this camera is so helpful especially those of us that lives in congested east coast (or maybe busy west coast or FL). Parallel parking in tight street space is a breeze with this cam.

Sigur · 11-10-2009, 11:15 AM

Yea, like noon on a sunny day is pretty terrible. Like if I go under a bridge or in the shade somehow it's not bad. I'll try to post a pic of it.

10-22-2009, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	It is included with that head unit and most head units that have blue tooth built in. Or when you buy the external box for blue tooth it comes with one. __________________ 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/

10-23-2009, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING with shops. Always ask question like have you worked on a 370z before? do you know about the air bags and warning lights? Do NOT be afraid to ask questions. __________________ 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/

10-25-2009, 01:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	Yes behind the seat would be best, also yes I would defiantly recommend amplifying a set of components if you are not going with a sub or even if you are getting a sub. You will get much more clarity out of them. __________________ 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/

10-26-2009, 07:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	If anyone here is interested. Kenwood DNX-5140 w/harness w/PAC w/ipod video cable 6 months old Selling my Kenwood DNX5140 __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

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10-22-2009, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	Sorry if it's been asked, but did the microphone come with one of the other purchases? I don't see it on the list of things you bought.

10-23-2009, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	How much should one expect to pay to have a professional install this setup? Should I assume he/she is familiar with some of the small things like preventing the resetting of your passenger airbag and windows and stuff, or do I print this out and give it to them? Should I look for someone that has worked on the 370z before? What kind of timeframe should I expect for it to be done? Thanks. I used to work on car audio in high school, and it was nothing like this. You ran power down one side of the car and RCA down the other...connect the sub to the amp and voila! It's so much more complex now...

11-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sigur Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I ordered the same camera as you. Works pretty good like at night or overcast daytime, but anything in direct sunlight is like too bright or something and the screen shows up almost pure white. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the camera not adjusting or what, you have any problems in direct sunlight?

11-10-2009, 11:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sigur Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Yea, like noon on a sunny day is pretty terrible. Like if I go under a bridge or in the shade somehow it's not bad. I'll try to post a pic of it.