sure, input something via the yellow video composite RCA plug in your aftermarket A/V interface. Easier said than done.
Some options:
1)If you can figure out a way to output the display from your aftermarket XM to a video source (250+ lines of resolution). I would find someone who is an electrical engineer with a specialization in video signals. This might be tough because most display units for sirius/XM products do not produce a composite video signal. You can also research to find any other mobile XM units that have video out...but I doubt you will find anything; there just isn't a market for it. I could be wrong though.
2) You could also try and hook up another type of aftermarket XM tuner (maybe a home version). I just did a quick check on crutchfield....you are in luck, Polk (Polk Audio XRt12)
XM reference home tunermakes a home XM tuner with composite video output (I couldn't find a home sirius tuner that offered this capability). See link:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-W02c2rVcatu/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=212550&I=107XRT12
Some things you would need to consider in your installation:
- AC/DC converter to power this puppy
- I believe you have a 2001 A8, so you could fit this XM tuner below the rear deck (custom shelf) or somewhere in the drivers' side boot.
- Antenna that you can mount on the inside of your rear deck...or on the trunk (must be compatible with this unit etc.)
- Running RCAs (red/white/yellow) from trunk to dash area....just make sure to isolate them away from any power wires or you'll get engine noise/hum (this is standard operating procedure when installing car stereo components).
- IR repeater (something from smarthome.com should suffice)
Option 2 seems to be easier than 1. This sounds like a lot to accomplish but, if you want an aftermarket display
You should also consult these forums for more help:
http://www.xmfan.com/
http://www.xmxp.com/
That's it for me...I'm out of ideas.
Good luck!
-ted
Some options:
1)If you can figure out a way to output the display from your aftermarket XM to a video source (250+ lines of resolution). I would find someone who is an electrical engineer with a specialization in video signals. This might be tough because most display units for sirius/XM products do not produce a composite video signal. You can also research to find any other mobile XM units that have video out...but I doubt you will find anything; there just isn't a market for it. I could be wrong though.
2) You could also try and hook up another type of aftermarket XM tuner (maybe a home version). I just did a quick check on crutchfield....you are in luck, Polk (Polk Audio XRt12)
XM reference home tunermakes a home XM tuner with composite video output (I couldn't find a home sirius tuner that offered this capability). See link:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-W02c2rVcatu/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=212550&I=107XRT12
Some things you would need to consider in your installation:
- AC/DC converter to power this puppy
- I believe you have a 2001 A8, so you could fit this XM tuner below the rear deck (custom shelf) or somewhere in the drivers' side boot.
- Antenna that you can mount on the inside of your rear deck...or on the trunk (must be compatible with this unit etc.)
- Running RCAs (red/white/yellow) from trunk to dash area....just make sure to isolate them away from any power wires or you'll get engine noise/hum (this is standard operating procedure when installing car stereo components).
- IR repeater (something from smarthome.com should suffice)
Option 2 seems to be easier than 1. This sounds like a lot to accomplish but, if you want an aftermarket display
You should also consult these forums for more help:
http://www.xmfan.com/
http://www.xmxp.com/
That's it for me...I'm out of ideas.
Good luck!
-ted
