sheikhlala

I`ve just got a DDX 7029 and the ipod cable, so how do I upload pictures/backgrounds to the unit? When I go into user setup and interface the ability to change from the default is greyed out
Cheers

DarrenSTI

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Can't answer your question sorry, but I've been looking at one of these units today, they look very nice indeed, are you pleased with yours at the moment (bar the query you have).
Do you have a picture of it in your car you could post up?, I have been quoted £599-99 is that a similar price to what you paid.

Thanks
Daz.

sheikhlala

Hi mate
I`m absolutely chuffed to bits with mine The missus got the head unit,component front door speakers and the Ipod cable (to go with the Ipod Touch she got me )
The sound quality is superb and the unit looks the mutts in the car. Dunno the price but she said she got a great deal from Colchester Car Radio who supplied and fitted.
I think the background picture thing is to do with the Ipod using the usb port but at the end of the day its the sound that counts.

DarrenSTI

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Oh my god, didn't see your location earlier, the guy in the shop said he had fitted one in a scooby for a lady, and he said she was supprised how much this head unit done. Done some searching on the net for them and have found a price of £479 inc P+P, i'll see if they can match the price!.

It looks fantastic in the car. I'll also keep an eye out for your car.

sheikhlala

That was my missus she did it on Christmas Eve, then on Christmas Day gave me a couple of empty boxes and the digital camera with pics of the install....I had on my boat for the rest of the day.
They did her a great deal.

DarrenSTI

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Nice pressie!.
I have no i-pod at the mo, it would'nt matter if I never got one would it?, although I can see the pluses with this unit in having one.
What speakers did have have installed (fronts and Rears)?

sheikhlala

Ipod isn`t a must, just burn mp3s to dvd The speakers are Kenwood P707s just in the front but the sound quality is superb. I suppose its down to individual choice but they didn`t steer her wrong.

DarrenSTI

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They said not to bother with the rears, just get good front ones.
I'll what they can do on price and go from there!. Hope you figure yours out soon mate

mystic_magic

I currently have the ddX 6029 and standard speakers.




But i have just ordered Kenwood P707s and a DNX 7200

As seen here

Kenwood Electronics UK Ltd. | Navigation > DNX7200

and

Redline Magazine


MP3s to dvd is the way to go. I'll never need an Ipod with 4.7GB of tunes per disk. I use a DVD-R/W so i change them all the time on the one disk.


EDIT:
And does anyone know why my pics dont auto load :| yours do mine dont lol

mystic_magic

And while we are on the subject anyone know of a guide for ripping ones doors apart to fit the speakers? lol

DarrenSTI

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There is a good guide in the "Ice Forum" that tell you all you need to know about taking the door panels off, even gives you pictures of where the hidden screws are

Granby

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I've got a DNX7200 and would also like to know how to do this as mine is also greyed out

sheikhlala

Ok sussed it and googled it to death but here it is....if you have an Ipod Touch this won`t work, something to do with its OS.

I used this link Using your iPod as a storage drive and just cpoied the jpegs to the root directory, all i`ve got to do now is suss out how to make the picture full screen.

I also found eventually that you need to upgrade the HU`s software to get the Touch to properly display album artwork.

Hope this helps.

Granby

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How do you upgrade the HU's software

wwp8

mmmmm mmmmmm gorgeous mummies...
however you can only store 3 at a time

and the 1st one you can't see properly is elisha cuthbert

DarrenSTI

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Christ how are you meant to drive in a straight line with that on the screen

wwp8

have you ever seen a scooby driver drive in a straight line??

sheikhlala

I followed this link Kenwood Corporation / firmware updater and then used my old Ipod mini as a pen drive/usb storage device, put the file in the root directory,went to software version screen on HU and clicked on update....it takes awhile to do so unlike me dont panic that you screwed it up.

OLLIeRB5

greatest headunit ever.. i use the 7200 myself.

you can also put pics on a usb stick and upload them from that.

afaik the only way to get full screen is to manually resize the pic on the pc untill it is of the correct dimensions

bloody love mine tho, never ever gonna sell it

mystic_magic

Whats the sat nav like you guys with the 7200? i presume the 7029 is the same unit just with out that?

richie001

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Got a 7029 myself,just got to get the ipod video lead.

Granby

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Cheers for that just got to try and find my serial number now

Granby

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Sat Navs great, never used any other but it works fine for me and you can add POI's and it covers the whole of Europe which was handy when i went to Germany

mystic_magic

I just put mine in, its awesome

wwp8

absolutely brill kit, i use the usb stick for music, and pics.

i use the headunit for the reverse camera too.

and i'm gonna add a ps2 in it too...... watch this space

DarrenSTI

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If using a USB stick is there a socket at the front of the unit to load weekly (if needed) or do you have to have a cable from the back of the unit and have it fed through somewhere?

Granby

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Cable round the back of the unit

Granby

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Updated my firmware today, didn't work at first until i realised you had to switch the headunit to standby for it to update

The Trooper 1815

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Here are Subaru logos in any format you want...

Subaru Artwork

They are not the right size but for those that want to, make their own.

sheikhlala

Thanks very much, I`m going to have a play with some of them