Dnx 6140
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Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
Dnx 6140
I just installed a DNX6140 w/built-in bluetooth. My phone will pair with the unit, and when I make a call, the sound does not come through the speakers....?
The music mutes, but no phone sounds come through the speakers. If I switch to the phone using the icon button on the call page, I can hear on the phone, but when I switch back to the speaker... all quiet.....
Did I miss/screw up something in the set-up? I can't figure out why no sound comes from the stereo speakers..?
FYI... The phone works with my DNX5120 w/BT-200 bluetooth module. Both the 6140 and BT-200 have the 1.70 bluetooth software.
Any ideas.........?
Thanks
The music mutes, but no phone sounds come through the speakers. If I switch to the phone using the icon button on the call page, I can hear on the phone, but when I switch back to the speaker... all quiet.....
Did I miss/screw up something in the set-up? I can't figure out why no sound comes from the stereo speakers..?
FYI... The phone works with my DNX5120 w/BT-200 bluetooth module. Both the 6140 and BT-200 have the 1.70 bluetooth software.
Any ideas.........?
Thanks
Safety Car
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I have the same HU in my vette and have no touble with my paired phone. Does your phone have the ability to play music? Try streaming music from your phone to the HU and see if you get sound. My guess is you won't but it's worth a try.
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Drifting
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I've tried it with "both" front speakers selected and with just one of the front speakers selected........ nothing......??????
It's almost like the bluetooth volume is turned down or off.... but I can't find anyway to adjust it other than the volume **** (which was well over halfway when the unit muted for the phone call)...?????
Looks like I'll be takin it all apart and checking connections.. I was hoping someone would tell me it was something I missed in the set-up.
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Le Mans Master
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I have this one and I didn't have an issue. I used the factory speakers and I did notice a place on the menu to point the NAV voice so I assume that it is the same of the blutooth. I can't remember where thought.
Do you have aftermarket speakers or stock? I have stock but am getting ready to rip them out starting today and install my amp.
Let us know.
Do you have aftermarket speakers or stock? I have stock but am getting ready to rip them out starting today and install my amp.
Let us know.
Safety Car
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Back on topic. To the OP, My guess is there is a wiring problem or you have a defective unit.
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Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
I will try this.... but I think it works
The Kenwood online tech help said to check and make sure the Nav voice is working, they seem to think it is a wiring problem. Unfortunately I had a Kenwood dealer install it, but I lost faith in their shop based on numerous things that happened during my install. I will be checking & fixing it my self.
I KNEW I should have just installed it myself, but lack of time and being anxious I used a shop that gave me a good "deal"... guess you get what you pay for.......
The Kenwood online tech help said to check and make sure the Nav voice is working, they seem to think it is a wiring problem. Unfortunately I had a Kenwood dealer install it, but I lost faith in their shop based on numerous things that happened during my install. I will be checking & fixing it my self.
I KNEW I should have just installed it myself, but lack of time and being anxious I used a shop that gave me a good "deal"... guess you get what you pay for.......
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Drifting
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Once I get the kinks out of the 6140, I'm sure I'll love it too.
The ipod interface is excellent and the touch screen garmin NAV portion is outstanding.!!
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I love it! I have a DNX5120 as well in another car and while I like it, it has many bugs. It looks like the new line has addressed most of those bugs. One thing though, the Kenwood menu system is not intuitive at all and it really takes some time with it to get it all figured out.
Back on topic. To the OP, My guess is there is a wiring problem or you have a defective unit.
Back on topic. To the OP, My guess is there is a wiring problem or you have a defective unit.
I love my 5120...... which is just like the 6140 but the 6140 has built-in bluetooth instead of an external BT module like the 5120.
Once I get the kinks out of the 6140, I'm sure I'll love it too.
The ipod interface is excellent and the touch screen garmin NAV portion is outstanding.!!
Once I get the kinks out of the 6140, I'm sure I'll love it too.
The ipod interface is excellent and the touch screen garmin NAV portion is outstanding.!!
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Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
You called it.......... 
I checked the fader and the front speakers weren't working. Bingo... that's why no bluetooth audio.
I removed the unit, checked the wiring, and found they wired it wrong.
Plus they didn't connect the dimmer circuit.
I rewired the unit and it works great now!!!!
If you are ever in San Diego.... DO NOT use United Audio in the
Kearny Mesa area, a real second rate outfit.... and they are a
kenwood Dealer....
Thanks all for the suggestions......
I checked the fader and the front speakers weren't working. Bingo... that's why no bluetooth audio.
I removed the unit, checked the wiring, and found they wired it wrong.
Plus they didn't connect the dimmer circuit.
I rewired the unit and it works great now!!!!
If you are ever in San Diego.... DO NOT use United Audio in the
Kearny Mesa area, a real second rate outfit.... and they are a
kenwood Dealer....
Thanks all for the suggestions......
