STS Navigation Video Output?

[tomm]

Just playing with the unit today and under AUX... I noticed a option for Video IN/OUT? I know there is no wiring in the Vehicle for an output but wonder if the NAV unit actually has an output within all the pins that are not used? Does everyones NAV show VIDEO IN/OUT? Or just mine?

[dkozloski]

Originally Posted by tomm

Just playing with the unit today and under AUX... I noticed a option for Video IN/OUT? I know there is no wiring in the Vehicle for an output but wonder if the NAV unit actually has an output within all the pins that are not used? Does everyones NAV show VIDEO IN/OUT? Or just mine?

The NAV supplement refers to the connector in the bottom of the storage compartment as a Video input/output connector. Maybe it is switched as required to make it bi-directional.

[CadillacSTS2003]

i know Vs have it
im sure you could add it to a base nav

[tomm]

Originally Posted by dkozloski

The NAV supplement refers to the connector in the bottom of the storage compartment as a Video input/output connector. Maybe it is switched as required to make it bi-directional.

I will test the connector out and see if it actually does anything.. Would be great if it was actually an output and I could connect a set of headrest monitors to it.

[tomm]

Originally Posted by dkozloski

The NAV supplement refers to the connector in the bottom of the storage compartment as a Video input/output connector. Maybe it is switched as required to make it bi-directional.

In my armrest is only Audio/Video inputs.. I check the connectors to see if maybe video is being passed but nothing. I know the chinese version of the STS does have outputs so maybe there is just a different video module. I will have to research this deeper.

[CadillacSTS2003]

probably for the headrest screen dealer add on?

[Bee iLL]

Originally Posted by CadillacSTS2003

i know Vs have it
im sure you could add it to a base nav

My V only has inputs in the center console. No outputs. I also think the dealer add on headrest monitors have dvd players built in to them and don't sync with the front screen. Not saying it can't be done and I could be wrong as I don't have them, but from what i have reaad about them, that is the way they are from the dealer. If the SLS has the outputs, it is possible they use the same unit for both cars, just different firmware/software. Even if you find the pins for the outputs, question is whether the firmware/software will let you use them...

[Joe Pagano]

Has anybody figured this out yet? Looking for the video output that is supplied to the OEM nav screen. Joe P