MP3 player in C6
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I have an 06 with the indash 6 CD changer. The changer will play discs that have had MP3 files burned to them on a computer. Hooking an MP3 player to the radio is a different story. There are a number of interfaces that work but none seem to work well. GM has promised a solution that will be ready (maybe!) in the second quarter of 08. 
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In order to play MP3's in your car you need to create a CD with mp3 files burned on to it.
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Oh alright, I thought the MP3 player option was like an audio input jack for plugging an ipod or something in. Thanks!
I thought it was something the 2005's might have had. Its odd that they don't. I owned a new 07 Mustang that had it, and I believe the 06's did too. Probably the 05's as well. Strange that Corvettes didn't have them
I thought it was something the 2005's might have had. Its odd that they don't. I owned a new 07 Mustang that had it, and I believe the 06's did too. Probably the 05's as well. Strange that Corvettes didn't have them
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Only the 2008 cars have a jack for playing MP3's from an external player like an Ipod. There is a 1/8" phono jack on the face of the stereo head unit. The 2005-2007 cars do not have external MP3 capability.
In order to play MP3's in your car you need to create a CD with mp3 files burned on to it.
In order to play MP3's in your car you need to create a CD with mp3 files burned on to it.
I've heard that if you have NAV you won't have the MP3 phono jack on the stereo on 2008's! Is that correct?
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The latest information I have on the release of the PAL is second quarter of 2008. I'm very hopeful that it happens as it will be an excellent solution for us Ipod owners.
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That is correct. GM has been planning to release an aftermarket accessory called the PAL (Personal Audio Link) to accomodate the use of the Ipod with the Nav radio but repeated design issues and delays really have owners frustrated and seeking other aftermarket solutions. As they will find however none of them are without their problems.
The latest information I have on the release of the PAL is second quarter of 2008. I'm very hopeful that it happens as it will be an excellent solution for us Ipod owners.
The latest information I have on the release of the PAL is second quarter of 2008. I'm very hopeful that it happens as it will be an excellent solution for us Ipod owners.
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Me too. Here is the planned list of features:The Personal Audio Link iPod adapter, about the size of a deck of cards and not visible to the customer once installed, uses existing radio software, and is integrated through the radio’s digital XM Satellite Radio band.
Personal Audio Link Key Features – At a Glance
Seamlessly connects an iPod to the vehicle’s factory installed audio system
Charges iPod when ignition is on
Choose from English, Spanish or French language for function displays
Search and display music by genre, playlist, album, artist
Use seek function to move forward or reverse within a song for up to 15seconds
Select “shuffle” function to mix music
Sort music using “alphabetical jump” from A-Z list
Sort and select Podcasts and audio books by title
Control volume from steering wheel controls
Personalize text display in dynamic mode (radio display scrolls through artist, album, title, song, time remaining, etc.) or static mode (fixed on one display element such as artist)
Perform fast music searches using high-speed text display technology
Source: GM Media Online
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Me too. Here is the planned list of features:The Personal Audio Link iPod adapter, about the size of a deck of cards and not visible to the customer once installed, uses existing radio software, and is integrated through the radio’s digital XM Satellite Radio band.
Personal Audio Link Key Features – At a Glance
Seamlessly connects an iPod to the vehicle’s factory installed audio system
Charges iPod when ignition is on
Choose from English, Spanish or French language for function displays
Search and display music by genre, playlist, album, artist
Use seek function to move forward or reverse within a song for up to 15seconds
Select “shuffle” function to mix music
Sort music using “alphabetical jump” from A-Z list
Sort and select Podcasts and audio books by title
Control volume from steering wheel controls
Personalize text display in dynamic mode (radio display scrolls through artist, album, title, song, time remaining, etc.) or static mode (fixed on one display element such as artist)
Perform fast music searches using high-speed text display technology
Source: GM Media Online
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