USB Inputs
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I have a '13 with NAV. I use both a USB thumb drive and a CD with MP3 files. The USB drive holds 64 GB compared to a CD which can only hold 0.7 GB (700 MB) so I have vastly more songs on the USB drive. The problem with that is the user interface on the factory NAV radio is really limited so navigating those thousands of songs it really difficult. A CD with MP3's burned at the maximum 320 kbps rate only holds about 75 songs so it's much easier to navigate with the same retarded interface. I just keep a couple of CD's full of MP3's in the center console and that's enough for most day trips.
If you have a PC with a drive capable of writing a CD it should have some mastering software that will let you drag MP3 files and drop them into the CD. It's pretty simple. Also, if you have a lot of CD's but no MP3's you can use Windows Media Player to "rip" the CD's which will create the MP3 files for you. Any 12 year old can set it up for you. Leave a trail of candy leading from the street to your PC and wait a few minutes.
If you have a PC with a drive capable of writing a CD it should have some mastering software that will let you drag MP3 files and drop them into the CD. It's pretty simple. Also, if you have a lot of CD's but no MP3's you can use Windows Media Player to "rip" the CD's which will create the MP3 files for you. Any 12 year old can set it up for you. Leave a trail of candy leading from the street to your PC and wait a few minutes.
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Drifting
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If you have a PC with a drive capable of writing a CD it should have some mastering software that will let you drag MP3 files and drop them into the CD. It's pretty simple. Also, if you have a lot of CD's but no MP3's you can use Windows Media Player to "rip" the CD's which will create the MP3 files for you. Any 12 year old can set it up for you. Leave a trail of candy leading from the street to your PC and wait a few minutes.
Ha Ha. That’s great! Thanks for the info.
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From: Rochester New York
USB charging
USB 2.0 is fixed at 5 volts, which is what's in all Vettes. It requires that a device connect and draw no more than 100 mAh, then negotiate for upto 500 mAh, 2.5 watts. Although chargers play loose with the spec, because they don't have to communicate to whatever it's charging.. Most chargers immediately start providing 1 amp, since they don't actually communicate data. Any device that runs the protocol, playing music, might only ever remain at 100 mAh, unless it needs high speed 2.0, where it will negotiate for higher speed and higher power consumption. Today that logic is in every USB controller, but was not back in 2011. It is likely all USB ports at that point we fixed at 100 mAh, or 1/2 a watt. That is very low for charging a phone that may be consuming near 1/2 a watt.
Last edited by JustGoFly; Mar 4, 2019 at 12:44 PM. Reason: Typos
Drifting
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Can you provide a general overview of how you got the 2011 head unit and USB connection working in your 2008 Vette? I might want to try that.
Melting Slicks
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I used this exclusively. Very helpful. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Mentions everything you need for the swap.
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I guess there is no way to install a USB port on a 2011 with the standard radio head unit and no Nav ?
No little adapter that can be purchased (retrofit kit) ?
No little adapter that can be purchased (retrofit kit) ?
Drifting
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From: Chicago Illinois
I am doing an initial search for the OEM head unit from an 2011 Vette with USB. So far, the one unit I was cost more than 600 bucks. For less than that, I can install a aftermarket head unit (of a major brand) with build in USB, Bluetooth, Nav, Mirroring, front and rear cameras, etc.
I will keep looking for an appropriate head unit, and hope they don't all have so high a cost. I've installed aftermarket head units in other corvettes, it is not hard at all.
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http://www.kawal.net/USB%20Nav.htm
I agree this was extremely helpful doing the swap in my 07. There are definitely cheaper aftermarket alternatives, but for the folks wanting the stock look this is it. I use a firefly Bluetooth Receiver and it works great no need to charge it either.
I agree this was extremely helpful doing the swap in my 07. There are definitely cheaper aftermarket alternatives, but for the folks wanting the stock look this is it. I use a firefly Bluetooth Receiver and it works great no need to charge it either.
Last edited by stroker404; Mar 5, 2019 at 04:10 PM.
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I have a '13 with NAV. I use both a USB thumb drive and a CD with MP3 files. The USB drive holds 64 GB compared to a CD which can only hold 0.7 GB (700 MB) so I have vastly more songs on the USB drive. The problem with that is the user interface on the factory NAV radio is really limited so navigating those thousands of songs it really difficult. A CD with MP3's burned at the maximum 320 kbps rate only holds about 75 songs so it's much easier to navigate with the same retarded interface. I just keep a couple of CD's full of MP3's in the center console and that's enough for most day trips.
If you have a PC with a drive capable of writing a CD it should have some mastering software that will let you drag MP3 files and drop them into the CD. It's pretty simple. Also, if you have a lot of CD's but no MP3's you can use Windows Media Player to "rip" the CD's which will create the MP3 files for you. Any 12 year old can set it up for you. Leave a trail of candy leading from the street to your PC and wait a few minutes.
If you have a PC with a drive capable of writing a CD it should have some mastering software that will let you drag MP3 files and drop them into the CD. It's pretty simple. Also, if you have a lot of CD's but no MP3's you can use Windows Media Player to "rip" the CD's which will create the MP3 files for you. Any 12 year old can set it up for you. Leave a trail of candy leading from the street to your PC and wait a few minutes.
Last edited by Dman302; Mar 5, 2019 at 05:55 PM.
Melting Slicks
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