Stingray Infotainment System - Quick Reference guide
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,040
Likes: 416
From: hardyston new jersey
St. Jude Donor '09-'25
My C6 had a icon on the lower left of the NAC which looked like a house. You just needed to tap it and the NAV gave you directions to the address that was programed in. I have not been able to see this on my C7. When programing in addresses I did see a prompt that said home, but I do not see how to bring it up easily or where it is stored.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Very informative thread Talon902; thanks much. I'm having issues with my C7 recognizing playlists. I have a Kingston HyperX 240GB SSD that holds about 160GB of music. The file structure is [Letter of alphabet] [artist] [album] [mp3s]. The Kingston was set as drive K on my home computer and the m3u's work when being played there. The playlists are in their own folder on the Kingston, but are not recognized. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Waid
Thanks!
Waid
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 164
Likes: 9
From: Medford NJ
**** Revision 2 is now up on my site. Same link, same file name so the download link will still work. *****
I just wanted to put together what I'll call a "Quick start" guide for the Infotainment system.
This is not going to be all inclusive but it will get you in the car with a basic understanding of several key systems.
Download it from my website here (right click, save as):
http://www.theredlion.us/2014%20Stin...0guide%201.pdf
Those of you familiar with my C6 Navigation Tutorial will immediately feel at home in this document as well. PDF format, 27 pages for now. Much, much more to follow.
This is not going to be a substitute for hands on experience with the system. You will still need to take some time and familiarize yourself with the system. This will let you hit the ground running after you pick up your car.
Enjoy,
Paul
I just wanted to put together what I'll call a "Quick start" guide for the Infotainment system.
This is not going to be all inclusive but it will get you in the car with a basic understanding of several key systems.
Download it from my website here (right click, save as):
http://www.theredlion.us/2014%20Stin...0guide%201.pdf
Those of you familiar with my C6 Navigation Tutorial will immediately feel at home in this document as well. PDF format, 27 pages for now. Much, much more to follow.
This is not going to be a substitute for hands on experience with the system. You will still need to take some time and familiarize yourself with the system. This will let you hit the ground running after you pick up your car.
Enjoy,
Paul
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Chicago IL
ACC equivalent?
I just got my C7 and am still feeling my way around it -- especially, the infotainment system. The only way I know to use the system is to turn the car on and use the menus, etc while the car is idling.
On older cars, you could put the ignition on ACC and use the radio, etc without the car actually running. Is there something equivalent to that on the C7?
Thanks !!
On older cars, you could put the ignition on ACC and use the radio, etc without the car actually running. Is there something equivalent to that on the C7?
Thanks !!
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 11,825
Likes: 2,474
From: Ft Lauderdale
Tech Contributor
I just got my C7 and am still feeling my way around it -- especially, the infotainment system. The only way I know to use the system is to turn the car on and use the menus, etc while the car is idling.
On older cars, you could put the ignition on ACC and use the radio, etc without the car actually running. Is there something equivalent to that on the C7?
Thanks !!
On older cars, you could put the ignition on ACC and use the radio, etc without the car actually running. Is there something equivalent to that on the C7?
Thanks !!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,606
Likes: 1
From: Bowling Green , KY>
Cruise-In XI, XII Veteran
NCM Lifetime Member & Ambassador
I have a couple questions for you Paul > Can the Snowflake be changed ? How do you Voice activate the Navigation system ? And how do you get Phone Contact Pics up on the Screen ? 
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Chicago IL
Saving Locations
I am sorry if this is off topic.
I just cannot figure out how to get the NAV system to "save to vehicle contacts." In fact what does that mean? Does the vehicle have its own memory or does it need a phone or USB drive to save anything.
When the car says "saved," and I go to "vehicle contacts" it is empty. This appears on page 13 of the guide. "Save" says "enter a new contact" or something, which I do, but it never really is "saved."
Any ideas?
And the guide is terrific by the way!
Thank you!
I just cannot figure out how to get the NAV system to "save to vehicle contacts." In fact what does that mean? Does the vehicle have its own memory or does it need a phone or USB drive to save anything.
When the car says "saved," and I go to "vehicle contacts" it is empty. This appears on page 13 of the guide. "Save" says "enter a new contact" or something, which I do, but it never really is "saved."
Any ideas?
And the guide is terrific by the way!
Thank you!
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 20,054
Likes: 44
From: Swansea IL
Paul, I was wondering when you'd work your magic. Timely for me as I just ordered a new C7.
Paul’s tutorials on the C6 Nav system were a godsend and made navigating GM’s arcane GUI easy and useful. GM should have him on retainer.
Tom
Paul’s tutorials on the C6 Nav system were a godsend and made navigating GM’s arcane GUI easy and useful. GM should have him on retainer.
Tom
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 35,617
Likes: 167
Tech Contributor
Cruise-In 11 Veteran
NCM Ambassador
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
You can accomplish most all of it in accessory mode. For those that you can't, use ignition on/engine off mode. Press and hold the start button (no clutch, no brake) for 10 seconds. You will see the car power on.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,072
Likes: 462
From: Lincoln, CA.
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 35,617
Likes: 167
Tech Contributor
Cruise-In 11 Veteran
NCM Ambassador
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
I'll have to check it my car to confirm.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
From: peoria Illinois
**** Revision 2 is now up on my site. Same link, same file name so the download link will still work. *****
I just wanted to put together what I'll call a "Quick start" guide for the Infotainment system.
This is not going to be all inclusive but it will get you in the car with a basic understanding of several key systems.
Download it from my website here (right click, save as):
http://www.theredlion.us/2014%20Stin...0guide%201.pdf
Those of you familiar with my C6 Navigation Tutorial will immediately feel at home in this document as well. PDF format, 27 pages for now. Much, much more to follow.
This is not going to be a substitute for hands on experience with the system. You will still need to take some time and familiarize yourself with the system. This will let you hit the ground running after you pick up your car.
Enjoy,
Paul
I just wanted to put together what I'll call a "Quick start" guide for the Infotainment system.
This is not going to be all inclusive but it will get you in the car with a basic understanding of several key systems.
Download it from my website here (right click, save as):
http://www.theredlion.us/2014%20Stin...0guide%201.pdf
Those of you familiar with my C6 Navigation Tutorial will immediately feel at home in this document as well. PDF format, 27 pages for now. Much, much more to follow.
This is not going to be a substitute for hands on experience with the system. You will still need to take some time and familiarize yourself with the system. This will let you hit the ground running after you pick up your car.
Enjoy,
Paul
Well done learning something new every day about my vette,Thanks again Earl
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 792
Likes: 4
From: New Jersey
With the C6 you put together a very handy DVD and ran a class at the BASH. Do you plan on doing that again this year? I found that to be outstanding. Thanks again for your help with this system....Jimmy