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So today I purchased a 2011 C6 3LT and I have a couple of questions. It has the factory Nav radio and in the center console there is an mini Aux jack and a USB Jack. I can find info on the mini Aux jack in the owners manual but nothing on the USB jack. What can be used with the USB jack? Also, there is no selection on the radio for the Aux jack or the USB. How do you select something that is connected if there is no selection for them?
The best thing you can do with the console USB port is to buy a 64GB Cruzer fit USB Drive ($10). Copy your entire music library onto the USB drive and your entire music library will be available through your stereo touch screen. Best and simplest solution I know of to get your music to play through your stereo since the C6 doesn't do Bluetooth music directly.
The Cruzer USB fit is nearly invisible as it's so small. I update my files on the USB about once a year so it will match what's on my phone.
SanDisk 64GB Cruzer Fit USB 2.0 Flash Drive - SDCZ33-064G-G35
Also it's been a while but I don't think the radio shows the USB or jack unless something is plugged into them.
One option for the jack is to add a Bluetooth FM Receiver, which will allow you to stream music directly from your phone to stereo, but I prefer the USB option for multiple reason, but mostly because of simplicity and music quality.
Your smartphone will also plug into either port and play through the stereo, but you have to control the music through the plugged in phone, which I find to be a pain in the ***.
I have my phone hooked up to the USB in the center. To use the phone for music you select IPOD on the screen. It will be below FM/XM with the arrow down.
The best thing you can do with the console USB port is to buy a 64GB Cruzer fit USB Drive ($10). Copy your entire music library onto the USB drive and your entire music library will be available through your stereo touch screen. Best and simplest solution I know of to get your music to play through your stereo since the C6 doesn't do Bluetooth music directly.
The Cruzer USB fit is nearly invisible as it's so small. I update my files on the USB about once a year so it will match what's on my phone.
Also it's been a while but I don't think the radio shows the USB or jack unless something is plugged into them.
One option for the jack is to add a Bluetooth FM Receiver, which will allow you to stream music directly from your phone to stereo, but I prefer the USB option for multiple reason, but mostly because of simplicity and music quality.
Your smartphone will also plug into either port and play through the stereo, but you have to control the music through the plugged in phone, which I find to be a pain in the ***.
Good luck
I got an old 180 iPod Classic to work in it last night but not my choice of media to use because being stuck with iTunes. I tried 128gb Samsung low profile it was not recognized so is there a size limit? I will order one of the Sandisk drives right now. Can you tell me if it radio will recognize playlists from the flash drive? I have some playlists on the Samsung drive that worked well in my BMW and Mercedes so hopefully they will work in the Corvette.
One other question that you may or may not know the answer to. I got my phone synced to the radio and my wife and I were out in it this morning and the phone rang but there was no display or the incoming phone number. I didn't think to look at the information center in the dash when it phone rang. Could it possibly be coming in there? I guess I will have to get my wife's phone and just play with it tryin gto figure this stuff out.
Correct. The excerpt from the manual is AUX use only. The manual speaks of the USB connection in a different portion of the manual, but is pretty self-explanatory and why I gave the brief use information.
Correct. The excerpt from the manual is AUX use only. The manual speaks of the USB connection in a different portion of the manual, but is pretty self-explanatory and why I gave the brief use information.
GD
So I found an old iPod Classic that I got to work and and old 4gb flash drive that I threw some music on and that was recognized so evidently there is a size limitation on usb drives that can be used. I had tried a 128gb drive that I had used in other cars but that is not recognized. It also does not seem to recognize playlists on usb drives. No big deal as I have all of the contents of the playlists in their own individual folders. I much prefer a usb drive over an iPod as I hate iTunes.
So I found an old iPod Classic that I got to work and and old 4gb flash drive that I threw some music on and that was recognized so evidently there is a size limitation on usb drives that can be used. I had tried a 128gb drive that I had used in other cars but that is not recognized. It also does not seem to recognize playlists on usb drives. No big deal as I have all of the contents of the playlists in their own individual folders. I much prefer a usb drive over an iPod as I hate iTunes.
Thanks for your help. Much appreciated!
Oak, I don't know the specific capabilities of your audio unit, but it is common that any one audio unit will only play a specific file format through the USB port. This may be the reason why some of your flash drives work and some do not. If you can find out the file format of the drive that works, try reformatting the other flash drive with the same file format and see if that works. It seems that FAT32 is most commonly accepted in car audio units.
Oak, I don't know the specific capabilities of your audio unit, but it is common that any one audio unit will only play a specific file format through the USB port. This may be the reason why some of your flash drives work and some do not. If you can find out the file format of the drive that works, try reformatting the other flash drive with the same file format and see if that works. It seems that FAT32 is most commonly accepted in car audio units.
Yea, I'm aware of that and I think that is what the difference is. The 128gb drive I have is formatted exfat while the smaller is fat32. The larger drive does not have an option to format it fat32.
Yea, I'm aware of that and I think that is what the difference is. The 128gb drive I have is formatted exfat while the smaller is fat32. The larger drive does not have an option to format it fat32.
You can repartition the drive into two 64 Gb partitions, then format one or both of them to FAT32. No guarantee the vette will recognize it but it's free to try and if it doesn't work it's easy to undo.
Yea, I'm aware of that and I think that is what the difference is. The 128gb drive I have is formatted exfat while the smaller is fat32. The larger drive does not have an option to format it fat32.
Fat32 has a drive size limitation of 8TB (technically higher) and a file size limitation of 4GB which is plenty for most USB drives including your 128GB drive. There are plenty of options to achieve FAT32 format for free on a Windows machine. How to Format USB Drives Larger Than 32GB With FAT32 on Windows That said, Fat32 is the recommended format to use for your USB if you want reliable performance. My 2010 manual has two pages (4-90 - 4-91) on the MP3 usage via CD which is mostly applicable to a USB drive. I can also confirm that playlist don't work(I've tried) despite it being posted in the manual. I also have over 50 folders and believe you can go up to 99 folders without issues. One thing I did notice is on long drives (5 hours+) the center console heats up to the point where it cooks whatever is in there including the USB drive. This typically results in the radio loosing connectivity to the USB drive where you have to pull it out and put it back in to be recognized. It hasn't resulted in damaging the USB drive but it's something to be aware of if you are planning any road trips during the summer months. I've notice no effects on shorter runs of 1-2 hours so it's not an issue under most circumstances. Although, it has given me pause enough to consider increasing insulation to the center console at a minimum since a previous cell phone charger couldn't stand the test of heat.
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You can repartition the drive into two 64 Gb partitions, then format one or both of them to FAT32. No guarantee the vette will recognize it but it's free to try and if it doesn't work it's easy to undo.
Fat32 has a drive size limitation of 8TB (technically higher) and a file size limitation of 4GB which is plenty for most USB drives including your 128GB drive. There are plenty of options to achieve FAT32 format for free on a Windows machine. How to Format USB Drives Larger Than 32GB With FAT32 on Windows That said, Fat32 is the recommended format to use for your USB if you want reliable performance. My 2010 manual has two pages (4-90 - 4-91) on the MP3 usage via CD which is mostly applicable to a USB drive. I can also confirm that playlist don't work(I've tried) despite it being posted in the manual. I also have over 50 folders and believe you can go up to 99 folders without issues. One thing I did notice is on long drives (5 hours+) the center console heats up to the point where it cooks whatever is in there including the USB drive. This typically results in the radio loosing connectivity to the USB drive where you have to pull it out and put it back in to be recognized. It hasn't resulted in damaging the USB drive but it's something to be aware of if you are planning any road trips during the summer months. I've notice no effects on shorter runs of 1-2 hours so it's not an issue under most circumstances. Although, it has given me pause enough to consider increasing insulation to the center console at a minimum since a previous cell phone charger couldn't stand the test of heat.
Thanks! I missed this. Why do they spread this info out in so many different places and across different manual?
Fat32 has a drive size limitation of 8TB (technically higher) and a file size limitation of 4GB which is plenty for most USB drives including your 128GB drive. There are plenty of options to achieve FAT32 format for free on a Windows machine. How to Format USB Drives Larger Than 32GB With FAT32 on Windows That said, Fat32 is the recommended format to use for your USB if you want reliable performance. My 2010 manual has two pages (4-90 - 4-91) on the MP3 usage via CD which is mostly applicable to a USB drive. I can also confirm that playlist don't work(I've tried) despite it being posted in the manual. I also have over 50 folders and believe you can go up to 99 folders without issues. One thing I did notice is on long drives (5 hours+) the center console heats up to the point where it cooks whatever is in there including the USB drive. This typically results in the radio loosing connectivity to the USB drive where you have to pull it out and put it back in to be recognized. It hasn't resulted in damaging the USB drive but it's something to be aware of if you are planning any road trips during the summer months. I've notice no effects on shorter runs of 1-2 hours so it's not an issue under most circumstances. Although, it has given me pause enough to consider increasing insulation to the center console at a minimum since a previous cell phone charger couldn't stand the test of heat.
I just wanted to say this helped a lot. I finally got some time tonight to find somehow to convert my playlists to wpl and it worked perfectly! Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner but I've been very busy. We've been looking for a house in Florida for almost a year knowing that I was going to retire in June. We have finally found a house and looks like we will be moving sometime in late November. Now I just have to arrange a moving company. Anyone know of some good cross country movers they have used and can recommend? I know it's not Corvette related but any help would be appreciated! Oh, we will be moving to the Sarasota area.
The best thing you can do with the console USB port is to buy a 64GB Cruzer fit USB Drive ($10). Copy your entire music library onto the USB drive and your entire music library will be available through your stereo touch screen. Best and simplest solution I know of to get your music to play through your stereo since the C6 doesn't do Bluetooth music directly.
The Cruzer USB fit is nearly invisible as it's so small. I update my files on the USB about once a year so it will match what's on my phone.
Also it's been a while but I don't think the radio shows the USB or jack unless something is plugged into them.
One option for the jack is to add a Bluetooth FM Receiver, which will allow you to stream music directly from your phone to stereo, but I prefer the USB option for multiple reason, but mostly because of simplicity and music quality.
Your smartphone will also plug into either port and play through the stereo, but you have to control the music through the plugged in phone, which I find to be a pain in the ***.
Good luck
I did order one of these drives and it worked great. In the mean time, I had found a utility that would reformat my 123gb drive to Fat32 and that works now, as well. I had time to look for a utility that would convert my playlists to wpl and that also worked great. Thanks for all the great info!
I have a 2011 Grand Sport 3lt with Nav. I stumbled upon a way I'm able to stream Music and Waze Nav thru the USB port to the Audio system and It reads it as an iPod
With the car off I plug the iPhone Mini to the USB port then I open my Spotify app. then turn the car on and it reads my phone as a ipod and plays the music and the nav will overlay the music also if I use it . If i used any other sequence it will not work. let me know if it works for you.
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