Any one have the Kenwood DNX8120 ?

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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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this is what i found on the kenwood site

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Got my install finished turned out nice but man did it take a long time to do it right around 8-10 hours total. the over head monitor took the longest. could do the next one faster but didn't want to mess up the head liner since the truck only has 800 miles on it. and all i can say is wow this thing sound a lot better than the stock unit.
 

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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Dnx8120 install pics

Here are some of my pics from my 8120 install and 13" tko dvd player install






 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Sweet, I have the DNX7100, which is last years model. Basically the same thing but yours is easier to change background. You will love it, it's bad *** and I have had for over year with no problems. I have Bluetooth, Sirius, Video Ipod, Back-up camera, and Nav/DVD hooked up so viewable when vehicle moving. Probably the coolest thing I've put in my 07 FX4...
 
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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What happens when you are on a Bluetooth call and you are using the GPS guidance, does it notify you of a turn? I know that the Pioneer does not, causing you to possibly miss a turn.

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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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same thing. It becomes habit for me now to make sure I hit the nav screen after a bluetooth call has been started. At least I can see the map so I can see the turns otherwise "woops"
 
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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That sucks!

The JVC unit's nav system still notifies you of a turn while your on the phone.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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On my JVC, Did I forget to plug a cable in for the Vid to work on my Ipod? sound comes in no vid.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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On my JVC, Did I forget to plug a cable in for the Vid to work on my Ipod? sound comes in no vid.
Can't give you an answer for that as I have no ipod. I thought all you have to do is plug it into the usb port.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by KCAutosound
I'll let you know when it gets here. I have eleven 7120s on back order and three 8120s as well. One of the 8120s to be replacing my DNX8019 in my truck. I was to get my hands on 6 of my back ordered units last monday when Kenwood issued a nationwide recall on them for a issue with the navigation memory locking up. Makes my wait a little longer. All my customers have been pretty cool about it though but the clock is ticking.
Hope you can answer this..I just purchased a Kenwood Dnx5120. I am able to use the Sirius Sat radio that came with the stock radio with the new kenwood deck. I havent been behind my dash board yet. I gave up installing equipment years ago..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006harley
Hope you can answer this..I just purchased a Kenwood Dnx5120. I am able to use the Sirius Sat radio that came with the stock radio with the new kenwood deck. I havent been behind my dash board yet. I gave up installing equipment years ago..

The antenna is re-usable, the tuner is not compatible.

You will need a kenwood sirius tuner for that unit, You can use your factory antenna you just have to remove some of the plastic plug on it i belive. the actual antenna plug is the same just the outside square lock plug is not.
Theres a thread somewhere around here showing how to remove the outer lock plug so that you can use your stock antenna.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Hi guys, I know this may not be the right place for this, but can someone point me in the right path. I have the DNX8120, but for some reason I can't find the setting that allow me to change the bluetooth audio to the drivers side front speaker. currently it is coming from the passenger front speaker.

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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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I've had the 8120 since Feb and really like it. Some settings are pretty hidden in some menus, but some searching will find them. Not as easy to change the startup background as kenwood makes it sound, but the write-ups on this site make it a breeze.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Kenwood DNX8120,

Need some help:

Does anyone know (Travis), if Kenwood is coming out with a Software Version upgrade?

My concern is that I use a Blackberry Curve 8330 and it doesnt communicate the text with the DNX. I think this sucks as the Curve is one of the most popular phones on the market.

Also, has anyone upgrade their Garmin Maps to 2010 yet? Either through the USB or SD slot.

At first I rated the unti a 9/10. After owning it two years I am down to a 6/10.

I frequently have to use a pen to rest the head unit as it goes in to "protect".

I also get frustrated as there is not a setting to have the time change as you travel across time zones.

Thanks for your help in advance.
 
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