USB Port and Acc input in stereo - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Amelia98 · 03-03-2009, 03:23 PM

So a lot of talk is out their about getting broadband in your car. I read that the Camaro has a USB port. Where is it located? Can I jack my Ipod/Iphone into it and control it through the stereo or do I have to jack it into the Acc Jack that is usually located on the face of the stereo. Their are some new gadgets through various phone companies that now offer broadband through USB memory sticks. Thoughts or comments?

FenwickHockey65 · 03-03-2009, 03:26 PM

The USB port is in the center console storage area, under the armrest. There's a few pictures of it.

Inspector 17 · 03-03-2009, 03:26 PM

Amelia, check these threads out:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7087
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13545

The short answer is the USB port is in the armrest and you can connect your ipod, MP3 player or USB drive. Your music information will show up on the radio face.

Chevyrocker · 03-03-2009, 03:29 PM

Yea, the 08 Cadillac CTS I just drove had it in the arm rest as well right next to the aux input. By the way, the CTS has the same 3.6 DI VVT engine as the Camaro and that thing THROWS you back in your seat! Very impressed!

Amelia98 · 03-03-2009, 03:30 PM

Thanks! I found a great app for my Iphone so I can listen to radio stations all over the world! So much better than sattellite because it is free. 3G is pretty good on the road but broadband would be WAY better.

Zabo · 03-03-2009, 03:50 PM

So if I understand correctly, the CC option gives you a USB and Aux input, or is the Input standard across the board?

*fingers crossed*

UCF w00t · 03-03-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Amelia98

Thanks! I found a great app for my Iphone so I can listen to radio stations all over the world! So much better than sattellite because it is free. 3G is pretty good on the road but broadband would be WAY better.

You'lly probably have to use the headphone jack for that. The deck won't understand how to control the iPhone application.

ZombieEatsYou · 03-03-2009, 06:10 PM

Note that the USB is standard on the 2LT and 2SS and is an available option on the 1LT trim lines only.
The Aux input is standard with the Boston Acoustics stereo upgrade which is standard on the 2LT and 2SS again and an available option with the 1LT and 1SS.
So, Zabo, if you're getting a 1SS you won't and can't get a USB. You can get an Aux input if you upgrade to the BA stereo.

Nexus6 · 03-03-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

You'lly probably have to use the headphone jack for that. The deck won't understand how to control the iPhone application.

it will work connected to the usb port .What you do is switch to the iphone as a source (like you were going to play something off it normally).Then you start up the app. The song that you were playing pauses (like you were getting a phone call) and then the audio from the app comes through. I do this on my alpine IVA-W205 everyday with the pandora radio app and youtube.

Tom_K · 03-03-2009, 06:17 PM

CamaroPete, where on earth did you find that avatar? : )

slick rick · 03-03-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

The Aux input is standard with the Boston Acoustics stereo upgrade which is standard on the 2LT and 2SS again and an available option with the 1LT and 1SS. You can get an Aux input if you upgrade to the BA stereo.

I thought Aux In was standard on all models.

UCF w00t · 03-03-2009, 06:50 PM

Aux is on all cars but USB is only included with 2LT/2SS/C&c pack

TJ91 · 03-03-2009, 06:52 PM

Thats not the USB port, that only comes with C&C packages or on the 2lt and 2ss and LT ( maybe cant remember)
You can pair your iphone, or blackberry or any other phone through bluetooth and play the phones music, it is amazingly clear and works from far, very far, i just saw and heard it in person today, P.S the SS sounds mean in person!

flashback1994 · 03-03-2009, 07:12 PM

let me get this straight if i have mp3 songs on a tumb drive i can plug into usb and play on radio? will other formats of songs work?

03-03-2009, 03:23 PM	#1
Amelia98 Honorary Female Member =) Drives: Camaro and a PT Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 262 View My Garage	USB Port and Acc input in stereo So a lot of talk is out their about getting broadband in your car. I read that the Camaro has a USB port. Where is it located? Can I jack my Ipod/Iphone into it and control it through the stereo or do I have to jack it into the Acc Jack that is usually located on the face of the stereo. Their are some new gadgets through various phone companies that now offer broadband through USB memory sticks. Thoughts or comments? __________________ Amelia Baltimore, MD 2SS/RS Rally Yellow, Black Interior, Catback, Airbox, Shorty Headers, Hurst, Grille Insert, Subwoofer, Engine Cover and 21" black Rims. VROOM VROOM

03-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	The USB port is in the center console storage area, under the armrest. There's a few pictures of it. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#4
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	Yea, the 08 Cadillac CTS I just drove had it in the arm rest as well right next to the aux input. By the way, the CTS has the same 3.6 DI VVT engine as the Camaro and that thing THROWS you back in your seat! Very impressed! __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

03-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
Amelia98 Honorary Female Member =) Drives: Camaro and a PT Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 262 View My Garage	Thanks! I found a great app for my Iphone so I can listen to radio stations all over the world! So much better than sattellite because it is free. 3G is pretty good on the road but broadband would be WAY better. __________________ Amelia Baltimore, MD 2SS/RS Rally Yellow, Black Interior, Catback, Airbox, Shorty Headers, Hurst, Grille Insert, Subwoofer, Engine Cover and 21" black Rims. VROOM VROOM

03-03-2009, 06:10 PM	#8
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,271 View My Garage	Note that the USB is standard on the 2LT and 2SS and is an available option on the 1LT trim lines only. The Aux input is standard with the Boston Acoustics stereo upgrade which is standard on the 2LT and 2SS again and an available option with the 1LT and 1SS. So, Zabo, if you're getting a 1SS you won't and can't get a USB. You can get an Aux input if you upgrade to the BA stereo. __________________

03-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#3
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Amelia, check these threads out: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7087 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13545 The short answer is the USB port is in the armrest and you can connect your ipod, MP3 player or USB drive. Your music information will show up on the radio face.

03-03-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	So if I understand correctly, the CC option gives you a USB and Aux input, or is the Input standard across the board? fingers crossed

03-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#10
Tom_K Drives: 1968 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 46	CamaroPete, where on earth did you find that avatar? : )

03-03-2009, 06:50 PM	#12
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	Aux is on all cars but USB is only included with 2LT/2SS/C&c pack

03-03-2009, 06:52 PM	#13
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Thats not the USB port, that only comes with C&C packages or on the 2lt and 2ss and LT ( maybe cant remember) You can pair your iphone, or blackberry or any other phone through bluetooth and play the phones music, it is amazingly clear and works from far, very far, i just saw and heard it in person today, P.S the SS sounds mean in person!

03-03-2009, 07:12 PM	#14
flashback1994 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs black on black Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: seaford, NY Posts: 47	let me get this straight if i have mp3 songs on a tumb drive i can plug into usb and play on radio? will other formats of songs work?