DIY: Double DIN Aftermarket Navigation Headunit Installed!

dainedazz

its what they had available in the shop i went to.
i dont complain about it, its clear and crispy. what more can u ask for?

2bits

Hey, that's what counts. I asked because I've heard about lag and low frame rates from some cams, but nothing so far about the Kenwood cam. Doesn't sound like it matters at all to match manufacturers between the various components.

Forrest

What level of control do you have via the steering wheel controls for the old radio/cdplayer?

SoCal 370Z

dainedazz,

Very nice! Can we please see a pic of the backup/rear camera, and where it is installed on the exterior? Also, a pic of it activated on the Pioneer screen? Thanks!

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dainedazz

sure thing, i'll post pics of the camera mounted on the exterior and in action on the kenwood screen later today when i get home from work.

the camera is installed on top of the rear license plate by the button where you open the trunk.

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^^just as promised guys

dainedazz

YouTube - Kenwood DNX6140

YouTube - My New Head Unit

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(INCLUDES FOOTAGE OF THE REAR VIEW CAM)

Mrabyss

I got the AVIC-F90BT and whilst it isn't the fastest thing to boot up I can live with it for all of the features it has.

This unit WILL CHARGE newest Ipod Nanos as well as the Iphone 3G. I know this by testing it myself.

I'll post pics of my install here as the Ipod cable I wanted custom and not just floating in the center armrest console with a hole in it that looks unprofessional. Pics after work tonight.

dainedazz

Kenwood - DNX6140

theDreamer

This is correct, some systems can still play the iPod to system function but will not charge, usually comes up with an error but will still function and play music. Then their are other systems which will crash the iPod (or iPhone) and cause it to be unstable. Yes I have experience in crashing my, now gone, iPhone with a few systems and having Apple replace them.

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DarinFred

My Avic 900BT charges and works fine with both my iPhone 3G and my new iPod.

ortizeg

Hey dainedazz,

I noticed you got the Kenwood instead of the Pioneer and you haven't complained about boot up time or steering wheel delays. So, what is your boot up time like? For example, how long does it take for your reverse camera to pop up on the screen from a cold start?

Also, what kind of delays are you getting with the PAC controller to use your steering controls, if you got one. It seems that it's a common complaint that there is an annoying delay no matter which PAC/HU combo you use...

dainedazz

boot up time for the HU is like about 10secs for me. to be honest i havent really paid attention to the boot up time cuz it never bothered me. all i know is that it doesnt take long to boot up from cold start.

about the rear view cam, it automatically pops up on the screen like 1 sec after u throw it into reverse. or u can just hold the "NAV" button for more than 1sec and it goes on. from what i know, u need to wait for the HU to boot in order to use the cam. i havent really started my car and threw it to reverse right away.

i dont use the steering wheel controls. i never used it so i didnt get the PAC controller. i always liked the nob to turn up the volume.

2bits

A huge factor in bootup time is attached mass storage or iPods. The HU needs to index all the music during bootup. Most people complaining about bootup times have large music libraries (8G+). Do you have anything attached via USB yet?

dainedazz

oh ic. i only use a 4gig nano. it plays right away as soon as the hu boots up. and no i dont really use the usb. i just used it to enter a backround image.