Dimming DVD Head Unit

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Jun 8, 2009 | 02:37 PM

Great Danes

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From: Ontario, Canada

Dimming DVD Head Unit

OK, so I installed a Kenwood DNX7140 a few weeks ago and am very happy with the unit. Being summer, I haven't driven much after dark, but on the couple of occasions that I have, I noticed that the display on the HU is still annoyingly bright (even on the dimmest setting).

Is this something I need to live with, or is there some sort of work around? I connected all the factory harness wires accordingly, including the dash dimmer wire, but when I turn the dimmer dial, nothing happens on the HU display. Any thoughts, experience or tips?

Jun 8, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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I've heard of some issues with variable grounds for the dimmer vs variable voltage for the illumination. I don't know about your head unit, but you may want to look over the manual and see if they specify both dimmer and illumination.