NEW KENWOOD DNX8120 EXCELON DOUBLE DIN 5.1 RCA 5V PREOUTS (Wicked CAS)
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Originally Posted by Sill
I havent added wallpapers yet, but I found the option in the user interface settings...what size wall paper is ideal btw? I want to photoshop some.
I found out there's an ability to change the startup screen also, but it doesn't resize.
I called Kenwood and here's the instructions they gave to me:
1. enter setup mode by:
- holding both SRC+EJECT and while holding it press the RESET button
- wait for the screen that displays:
- Kenwood Image
- OEM image
2. Connect USB that contains your customized startup screen (480 x 234 pixels (this was taken from another post that I found))
3. Select OEM Image
4. Select the file that you wanted to be the start-up screen, hit ENTER
5. You will be back to the screen described in (1)
6. Turn OFF unit by holding SRC
7. Turn ON unit by pressing SRC
I actually had to use FUNC and eject. Unfortunately, I went through all of the steps and it didn't startup with the new screen. The reason that I posted this is in hopes that someone else can get it to work. I know I've probably done something slightly wrong, but I don't know what.
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Nazar Delivers!
Got my DNX8120 yesterday --
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540130007/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 007 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2540130007_d85517506c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 007" /></a>
Updates 6/2/08:
Since not many posted pics of the installed unit ---
Here are some pics to help motivate potential buyer <-- free advertisement for Nazar lol
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540970772/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 134 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2540970772_bf00e7939a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 134" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540967952/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 119 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2540967952_ac164fb00f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 119" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540971614/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 139 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2540971614_25dd6be6cb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 139" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540972030/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 141 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2540972030_446cc8ffee.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 141" /></a>
Auto Detect when sunset to switch to Night Mode
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540972204/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 150 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2049/2540972204_2e1076c6c5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 150" /></a>
You can control how detail you want the map to display
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540150885/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 152 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/2540150885_cf0e8d92dc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 152" /></a>
The map will switch to a more detail view when approaching the next turning point
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2555682670/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 198 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2555682670_e7bd7a2ea6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 198" /></a>
Simple GUI Layout
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540151095/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 154 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2540151095_51119c4903.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 154" /></a>
Navi Menu
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540972780/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 155 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2540972780_51faaf12e2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 155" /></a>
Software Version -- I find it cute how "Jack" is the male voice and "Jill" is the female. Also you can choose regular American English or British American
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540973164/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 157 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2540973164_af6584722f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 157" /></a>
Record Logs of your Data
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2555682526/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 197 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2555682526_1a74a8ba10.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 197" /></a>
GPS satellites signal info
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540152091/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 159 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/2540152091_58ba1d0c27.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 159" /></a>
More Data Collected about your Z
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540973644/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 160 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/2540973644_43d749c653.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 160" /></a>
You can choose a specific icon to represent landmark -- I choose a castle for my house So when you zoom out -- you can see an overview of all your friends in the area
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540973810/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 161 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2540973810_2caea5ce21.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 161" /></a>
It can even display SMS text message!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540152569/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 162 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2540152569_d66467f906.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 162" /></a>
When you get a SMS -- an notify icon will display on the screen
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540129105/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 164 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2540129105_a9592ff5a3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 164" /></a>
You can reply back via the touchscreen -- but of course safety should be top priority -- right guys?
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974072/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 165 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2540974072_91b7b389f4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 165" /></a>
The Select Source Menu
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540152789/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 166 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2540152789_3ee11f6425.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 166" /></a>
Customizable Theme
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974378/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 169 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/2540974378_78ba3866cf.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 169" /></a>
I can control which speaker(s) I want the voice to come from
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540153065/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 170 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/2540153065_5fc0051453.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 170" /></a>
Audio Control Interface
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540153145/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 173 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2540153145_8346d8903d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 173" /></a>
DVD Slot and the SD Slot is under
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974714/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 175 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2540974714_a5b08cef2c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 175" /></a>
Bluetooth linked to my phone!
It also display the battery level on my phone and signal strength
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540129287/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 180 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2540129287_0d9fb98944.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 180" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2555682864/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 204 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2555682864_c08af6abaa.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 204" /></a>
Mic Location
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974892/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 185 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2200/2540974892_00981cf564.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 185" /></a>
Hope I didn't go overboard with the pics, but can you guys tell I am excited?
-KP
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540130007/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 007 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2540130007_d85517506c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 007" /></a>
Updates 6/2/08:
Since not many posted pics of the installed unit ---
Here are some pics to help motivate potential buyer <-- free advertisement for Nazar lol
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540970772/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 134 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2540970772_bf00e7939a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 134" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540967952/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 119 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2540967952_ac164fb00f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 119" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540971614/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 139 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2540971614_25dd6be6cb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 139" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540972030/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 141 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2540972030_446cc8ffee.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 141" /></a>
Auto Detect when sunset to switch to Night Mode
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540972204/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 150 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2049/2540972204_2e1076c6c5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 150" /></a>
You can control how detail you want the map to display
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540150885/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 152 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/2540150885_cf0e8d92dc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 152" /></a>
The map will switch to a more detail view when approaching the next turning point
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2555682670/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 198 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2555682670_e7bd7a2ea6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 198" /></a>
Simple GUI Layout
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540151095/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 154 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2540151095_51119c4903.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 154" /></a>
Navi Menu
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540972780/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 155 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2540972780_51faaf12e2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 155" /></a>
Software Version -- I find it cute how "Jack" is the male voice and "Jill" is the female. Also you can choose regular American English or British American
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540973164/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 157 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2540973164_af6584722f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 157" /></a>
Record Logs of your Data
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2555682526/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 197 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2555682526_1a74a8ba10.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 197" /></a>
GPS satellites signal info
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540152091/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 159 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/2540152091_58ba1d0c27.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 159" /></a>
More Data Collected about your Z
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540973644/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 160 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/2540973644_43d749c653.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 160" /></a>
You can choose a specific icon to represent landmark -- I choose a castle for my house So when you zoom out -- you can see an overview of all your friends in the area
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540973810/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 161 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2540973810_2caea5ce21.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 161" /></a>
It can even display SMS text message!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540152569/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 162 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2540152569_d66467f906.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 162" /></a>
When you get a SMS -- an notify icon will display on the screen
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540129105/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 164 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2540129105_a9592ff5a3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 164" /></a>
You can reply back via the touchscreen -- but of course safety should be top priority -- right guys?
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974072/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 165 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2540974072_91b7b389f4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 165" /></a>
The Select Source Menu
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540152789/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 166 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2540152789_3ee11f6425.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 166" /></a>
Customizable Theme
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974378/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 169 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/2540974378_78ba3866cf.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 169" /></a>
I can control which speaker(s) I want the voice to come from
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540153065/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 170 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/2540153065_5fc0051453.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 170" /></a>
Audio Control Interface
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540153145/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 173 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2540153145_8346d8903d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 173" /></a>
DVD Slot and the SD Slot is under
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974714/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 175 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2540974714_a5b08cef2c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 175" /></a>
Bluetooth linked to my phone!
It also display the battery level on my phone and signal strength
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540129287/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 180 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2540129287_0d9fb98944.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 180" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2555682864/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 204 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2555682864_c08af6abaa.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 204" /></a>
Mic Location
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540974892/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 185 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2200/2540974892_00981cf564.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 185" /></a>
Hope I didn't go overboard with the pics, but can you guys tell I am excited?
-KP
Last edited by kaspia; 06-09-2008 at 07:58 PM.
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Originally Posted by wannabuy350z
^nice.................
Jessica Alba lol
Jessica Alba lol
Originally Posted by TreeFiddyZee
Hey kaspia. How come you didn't scratch the poop out of your console like I did? Thanks for posting.
Originally Posted by cyberkline
how hard was the install
Originally Posted by Black Spider
Does anyone know which steering wheel adapter to get for this unit?
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21832652@N08/2540148609/" title="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 130 by kaspia, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2540148609_04e519d98d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Kenwood DNX8120 Installed 130" /></a>
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Originally Posted by kaspia
Are you talking "pry" mark/scratch? I didn't use any unnecessary forces when disassembling the center console. Also I used that "magic" pillow (pix above ) to cushion and lay soft towels everywhere, but to be honest there are a few minor fine scratches (not sure was it there before the install -- oh well it's bound to happened).
The pillow is a great idea.
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Is the big difference between the 8120 and the ddx812 just the navigation? I can't afford the 8120 right now, so i plan on getting the 812 and the navigation later. Is the navigation the same for the 812+add on as to the navigation in the 8120?
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Originally Posted by 3kgtslflip
Is the big difference between the 8120 and the ddx812 just the navigation? I can't afford the 8120 right now, so i plan on getting the 812 and the navigation later. Is the navigation the same for the 812+add on as to the navigation in the 8120?
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Originally Posted by 3kgtslflip
Is the big difference between the 8120 and the ddx812 just the navigation? I can't afford the 8120 right now, so i plan on getting the 812 and the navigation later. Is the navigation the same for the 812+add on as to the navigation in the 8120?
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Nazar
Can you PM me with prices on the ddx812 and ddx8120 shipped to 61108? Thanks!
Kaspia, thanks for posting those pics. I have been considering getting that unit for a while now and seeing those pics made me want it more than ever
Can you PM me with prices on the ddx812 and ddx8120 shipped to 61108? Thanks!
Kaspia, thanks for posting those pics. I have been considering getting that unit for a while now and seeing those pics made me want it more than ever
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Would this badboy support a PC input? Or is the 480 x 234 too small? I want a doubledin that'll support PC input with or w/o touch screen support and the mp3car.com community would shat bricks for it too.