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

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!

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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?

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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.

AK370Z · 12-16-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigur

BTW I lol'd at the DJ on your radio who accidentally was talking about some computer virus spreading sperm instead of spam.

oh that's least of the worries on that channel. It's the Howard Stern channel. Whenever I tune to it, I expect some crazy stuff!

mototrmpt · 12-29-2009, 12:01 AM

AK & Matt,
I've been lurking on the forum for about a month now and thanks to the both of you, I've decided to replace my stock HU and upgrade to the Kenwood DNX6140 with a rear view camera purchased from the same guys that you used. I am having a problem with the rear view picture being upside down. I reviewed the instruction manual and I can't seem to figure out how to flip the image. Any suggestions???

Once again...thanks for doing the great job detailing your install.

Lance

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.

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11-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sigur Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	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?

12-29-2009, 12:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
mototrmpt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 57 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	AK & Matt, I've been lurking on the forum for about a month now and thanks to the both of you, I've decided to replace my stock HU and upgrade to the Kenwood DNX6140 with a rear view camera purchased from the same guys that you used. I am having a problem with the rear view picture being upside down. I reviewed the instruction manual and I can't seem to figure out how to flip the image. Any suggestions??? Once again...thanks for doing the great job detailing your install. Lance