shashi27

I just had the Kenwood installed on my 07 w/o Bose. I looked at hte AVIC-D3 but I liked the look of the Kenwood in the dash better. The features are great; the GUI is really easy to use. Love the bluetooth and ipod.

I am having one stupid problem...I can't change the background from the default to one of the vette backgrounds I downloaded onto my ipod (jpeg). Anybody know the secret? The manual is terrible. I loaded the pictures on a second generation ipod which it recognizes as USB and I can get it to see the photos folder but when I open the photos folder there is a folder that says "thumbs"...weird. I have tried with a ipod with video and the user interface greys out the buttons.

Any help would be really appreciated. Thx.

MR.WaynesWorld

Klaus-96

Not related to the question, but just an FYI on the DNX7100. There is a firmware update for the unit:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/do...t=010-00534-00

Change History


Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

Added Mexican time zones.
Implement new Daylight Savings Time rules for US.
Corrected shutdown caused by some custom POI files.
Added support for Canadian traffic.
Corrected shutdown caused by some address searches.
Improved extended postal code search results for the UK.


Instructions for using this software

Create a 'garmin' folder on an SD data card (must be at least 16mb space available on the card).
Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file onto your hard drive.
Run the downloaded executable file.
Click on Browse and select the SD card reader in the list, then select the 'garmin' folder.
Click Unzip to save the files onto the 'garmin' directory on the SD card.
Wait for the message that the update was unzipped successfully and close the updater.
Safely remove SD card from PC.
Insert SD card into Hideaway Navigation System. If there is already a card there, temporarily remove it.
Your Hideaway Navigation System will ask if you would like to update software. Answer 'Yes'.
The update will begin. Do not power off unit while the update is in progress. When finished you can verify the update by checking the version number in Menu->Settings->About->Software.
Remove SD card.


System requirements:

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system and an available SD card reader.

ttomczak

I have that same unit (have not done the background yet though), however can you include some dash shots, I would like to see how yours looks.

P.S.
Mine came with 2.40 factory...

Nelson10

Just left Car Toys and thinking of buying this unit. Pics of an installed one would be great!

Nelson

Klaus-96

Here you go!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1677538

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1687832

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1664863

BearCreekC6

Here's mine.....

Nelson10

Thanks guys!

shashi27

Thanks, appreciate the help. I need to buy a card and upgrade.

I have to say I really like this unit. The Nav is excellent. I have an 07 Lexus IS w/nav and it s so complicated compared with this Garmin. It really was as easy as plugging in the address.

The DVD function was great. The installer bypassed the park only play and it was just fun having the DVD run while I drove. I also like the DVD functionality.

Here are the corvette pics I pulled from the web.

dynosmith

Guys, I have just installed a 7100 with camera and bluetooth. I have everything but the camera working - is there something you have to do on the head unit to enable the camera? I have verified 12v, ground and 12v when in Reverse - it all checked out perfect. But I never get a picture on the head unit, it does not even change inputs...any ideas?

Any help is much appreciated!

dynosmith

Well, I just found it - I downloaded the PDF manual from Kenwood and searched it. You have to explicitly turn on the R-Camera interuption, etc.

Thanks anyway.

pentavolvo

please let me know what you think of the Bluetooth, i have a few customers interested in the bluetooth for the Kenwood and would like to know how it works out

dynosmith

Will do...

Do you have the iPod connection on the 7100? I have it connected and it shows the data including artwork but I cannot get sound or video to work!! Any ideas?

dynosmith

Got video now - ebrake!

Still no sound - any suggestions?

pentavolvo

the only time i used the ipod on the kenwood i just plugged it in and it worked... which adapter are u using

dynosmith

ip300V - just got it today...

ttomczak

I pm'ed you, but apparently I had you mistaken...

You have a 5th gen with Video, it is supported, however I was not even aware the IP300 was out...

Ask if you can try a 200 (no video) to see if you have a bad cable... I would think you have one of the first few...

dynosmith

good idea, i have one of those as well - i will try now and let you know...and yes it is a 5G 80GB iPod.

dynosmith

still no good - not sure why this is so difficult. you think that the iPod audio input is bad?

pentavolvo

stupid question but if I understand correctly that ipod capable has multiple plugs, are they all pluged in to the correct inputs, etc