04 F-150, Questions on Kenwood DDX7015 2-DIN In-Dash 6.5" DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver?
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Speed or anyone else that might know,
I ordered the camera off of Ebay, that Speed has. It should be here in a couple days. I was just curious how you wired it in. I have heard of people splicing it right into the the reverse lights. This way, the 7015 will automatically pick up the signal and switch to the back-up cam. I was curious what wires (Color codes) that I would need to use to do this little mod. Thanks in advance... I know I can count on you all!
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I ordered the camera off of Ebay, that Speed has. It should be here in a couple days. I was just curious how you wired it in. I have heard of people splicing it right into the the reverse lights. This way, the 7015 will automatically pick up the signal and switch to the back-up cam. I was curious what wires (Color codes) that I would need to use to do this little mod. Thanks in advance... I know I can count on you all!
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LeClarion,
That is what I was talking about. Some of the guys on here are wiring the power lead on the camera, to the power supply for the back-up lights. You will not need a relay for this, just wire it straight in. So, when you put your truck into reverse, it powers the camera, and Whala ! The DDX-7015 has a setting for "Auto" on the camera, so when it is powered, it picks it up and shows your camera view. Once you take it out of reverse, it goes back to the last screen you were viewing on the 7015.
That is what I was talking about. Some of the guys on here are wiring the power lead on the camera, to the power supply for the back-up lights. You will not need a relay for this, just wire it straight in. So, when you put your truck into reverse, it powers the camera, and Whala ! The DDX-7015 has a setting for "Auto" on the camera, so when it is powered, it picks it up and shows your camera view. Once you take it out of reverse, it goes back to the last screen you were viewing on the 7015.
#97
about the camera
hey man, you have done a great job with this. i own a F-150 '03 and i just got my DDX7015. Unfortunalty, i will need to modifiy the dash to fit it. about the camera, can you adjust the focus and the zoom? how wide is the view of the camera? i want to fit one as well, in the bumper. but the hole is right by the car plate in the deep portion of the bumper. i wonder if the viewing would be good because of the edge that could block the vision.
#98
Just got the 7015 and 4100 Nav combo installed and I have 2 problems:
1) There is no voice guidance when Nav is on. Map and directions are accurate but no voice even after setting up the audio. Any ideas what may be causing this?
2) The installer put a toggle switch for the backup camera so that I have to turn the switch and switch the input on the screen. The camera does not automatically come on when on reverse. Is there a way to wire it so that the screen comes on automatically when on reverse AND be able to manually turn it on at any time?
Thanks!
1) There is no voice guidance when Nav is on. Map and directions are accurate but no voice even after setting up the audio. Any ideas what may be causing this?
2) The installer put a toggle switch for the backup camera so that I have to turn the switch and switch the input on the screen. The camera does not automatically come on when on reverse. Is there a way to wire it so that the screen comes on automatically when on reverse AND be able to manually turn it on at any time?
Thanks!
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I was told by a guy who installs radios that the slot for a HU in a 2004 F-150 is not large enough to accomodate a DDX-7015 and that part of a brace would need to be cut away in the back. Is this something that everyone with that HU has had to do, or was this guy crazy? Also in the pics of the DDX-7015's installed in the F-150 there is a black frame surrounding it. What brand/part is that?
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#104
Thanks for the answer 03. One other thing I've noticed throughout this thread is that of all the places suggested to get a DDX-7015, no one has suggested e-bay. I've seen it go on there for as low as $799. Does no one else think this is an acceptable place to get one?