USB Question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LadiesMan217 · 04-05-2009, 11:50 AM

I know this is a very random question and I'm sure nobody knows "for sure" but maybe people that know more about this technology could shed some light on this.

The USB port can play music off of an iPod, iPhone, Flash Drive, compatible MP3 Players, etc.

Is it only capable of playing MP3's?

I ask this because there are different apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch that play music through websites (Pandora, AOL Radio, etc. for example). Will websites like that play through the car speakers?

Thanks in advance!

Croathlete · 04-05-2009, 11:52 AM

Probably not through the USB port. For something like that, you'd use the auxiliary jack.

LadiesMan217 · 04-05-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Croathlete

Probably not through the USB port. For something like that, you'd use the auxiliary jack.

Ohhh, I thought the USB port came in place of the Aux. Jack. I wasn't aware that you got both!

Yes, it probably would work through that.

Thanks!

Croathlete · 04-05-2009, 11:57 AM

Found the link. You do get both.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=10

Vash · 04-05-2009, 01:17 PM

It probably has more than one audio codec for the USB port. In Engrish that means it should be able to play more than just mp3 format.

GoldFire · 04-05-2009, 02:02 PM

Just to clarify something else, will I be able to put all of my music on a flash drive and just leave it in the USB port all the time to act as sort of an external hard drive to play music off of without having to plug my iPhone in every time I get in the car? Also, does anyone know if playlists can play off of a flash drive?

WildBeast15 · 04-05-2009, 02:27 PM

just put the songs on a flash drive in the order you want them to play

then your set..

carfansince73 · 04-05-2009, 02:39 PM

Can the USB port be added to those cars without the C&C package?

MerlinZero · 04-05-2009, 02:40 PM

The thing about this that is going to bug me is... I think this is going to work for the iPod.... and iPhone... but what about the Zune.. I know the aux jack will work... but for us out there that HATE Apple.... i think we're fubar for full connectivity.

Bentley78 · 04-05-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBeast15

just put the songs on a flash drive in the order you want them to play

then your set..

Are we 100% positive this will work? I sure hope so, that would be great.

Also the iPhone will only play music on the iPod setting but wont plays apps i.e. AoL radio and Pandora, but you will be able to use the Aux to play those. You might get some wight noise using the iPhone, the radio transmitter interferes with the speakers.

Mr_Draco · 04-05-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LadiesMan217

Is it only capable of playing MP3's?

The head unit only recognizes MP3's and Wav files. If the song is in any other format it will not play whether it is on the USB port or Aux jack.:(

Croathlete · 04-05-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

The head unit only recognizes MP3's and Wav files. If the song is in any other format it will not play whether it is on the USB port or Aux jack.:(

That's not correct. The aux jack doesn't care what format the audio is in. It's like plugging in your headphones. Your headphones don't care if it's mp3, wav, ogg, etc. Any Iphone app like Pandora or AOL Radio will work through the auxiliary jack.

jrmurphy33 · 04-05-2009, 06:00 PM

The USB port uses PDIM technology (Personal Device Interface Module)

The USB port will support the IPOD, ZUNE, USB Drive.

It will support MP3's and WMA files.

For the USB drive it will scan the drive for the music files and then allow you to select them from the Stereo.

flashback1994 · 04-05-2009, 07:39 PM

Can other files be on drive while plugged into usb?

04-05-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	USB Question I know this is a very random question and I'm sure nobody knows "for sure" but maybe people that know more about this technology could shed some light on this. The USB port can play music off of an iPod, iPhone, Flash Drive, compatible MP3 Players, etc. Is it only capable of playing MP3's? I ask this because there are different apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch that play music through websites (Pandora, AOL Radio, etc. for example). Will websites like that play through the car speakers? Thanks in advance! __________________ Proud Member of NEC5!

04-05-2009, 11:52 AM	#2
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	Probably not through the USB port. For something like that, you'd use the auxiliary jack. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world."

04-05-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	Found the link. You do get both. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=10 __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world."

04-05-2009, 02:02 PM	#6
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Just to clarify something else, will I be able to put all of my music on a flash drive and just leave it in the USB port all the time to act as sort of an external hard drive to play music off of without having to plug my iPhone in every time I get in the car? Also, does anyone know if playlists can play off of a flash drive? __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

04-05-2009, 02:27 PM	#7
WildBeast15 Drives: 2002 mercury mountaineer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Endicott Posts: 41	just put the songs on a flash drive in the order you want them to play then your set.. __________________

04-05-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	It probably has more than one audio codec for the USB port. In Engrish that means it should be able to play more than just mp3 format.

04-05-2009, 02:39 PM	#8
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	Can the USB port be added to those cars without the C&C package? __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

04-05-2009, 02:40 PM	#9
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	The thing about this that is going to bug me is... I think this is going to work for the iPod.... and iPhone... but what about the Zune.. I know the aux jack will work... but for us out there that HATE Apple.... i think we're fubar for full connectivity. __________________ " First, there was darkness, Then, On March 16th, Scott said LET THERE BE CAMARO, and there was Camaro, and Scott saw that it was good. Camaro5 3:16" VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9120523 ETA 7/6/09 (Delivered 7/10/09)

04-05-2009, 06:00 PM	#13
jrmurphy33 CamaroTracking.com Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monroe, Ohio Posts: 104	The USB port uses PDIM technology (Personal Device Interface Module) The USB port will support the IPOD, ZUNE, USB Drive. It will support MP3's and WMA files. For the USB drive it will scan the drive for the music files and then allow you to select them from the Stereo.

04-05-2009, 07:39 PM	#14
flashback1994 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs black on black Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: seaford, NY Posts: 47	Can other files be on drive while plugged into usb?

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