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Old 12-03-2008, 10:57 AM
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Mp3 Player Compatibility

Hi I am a new Cobalt TC owner and I wondering if anyone knew what types of mp3 players were compatible with the stock stereo system? I tried my friends zune in my car and it said "USB device not supported" so any help would be appreciated!
Old 12-03-2008, 12:08 PM
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I've had no problems with my phone as my mp3 device in my 07 SS/NA
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I think most phones, zunes, and ipods wouldn't work with the USB, try using just a standard flash drive
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Flash drive....

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I think most phones, zunes, and ipods wouldn't work with the USB, try using just a standard flash drive
So do you mean like a usb thumb drive?
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Originally Posted by B.B.Cobalt
So do you mean like a usb thumb drive?
Yes they should all work and are so cheap
Old 12-03-2008, 02:13 PM
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Usb drive.

Originally Posted by umrdyldo
Yes they should all work and are so cheap
Sweet thanks for the info! I'll have to give it a try then!
Old 12-03-2008, 02:26 PM
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hell you could probably even use an exturnal hard drive. I have one that connects via USB ports
Old 12-04-2008, 12:49 AM
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nah the external hard drives usually use too much power. U need to boost the power to get it to play assuming it doesnt have a cap on how many songs it will play
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Ok this is kinda on topic and probably a dumb question but I'll ask it anyway and risk the inevitable flameage. How does the MP3 player compatibility work? I never got a manual with my car so I just assumed I could copy MP3s to a disc and the cd player would play them. Is there actuall a way to plug a player into the car? I think I remember someone saying something aboout a jack being in the glovebox or something.
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It only works on a 2009.
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ya only the newer 09s have the USB. othewise just butn a data disk with mp3s on it like you would a picture cd or whatever and the stock "MP3" player will play it
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use the aux imput not the usb
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Ahh cool thanks.
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Usb Drive Update

I bought a 16gb Kingston over the weekend and uploaded all my music to it including all my albums and it works flawlessly. Not bad for 40 bucks.
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