Hello. I am interested in this head unit. My question is since it's usb rear input, does that mean I have to take it out everytime I want to put my thumb drive in there. Or is there like an extension cord I can run from the rear usb port of the deck coming out from somewhere on the control panel/dash. Thanks.

 

I have the a panel mounted USB port i made for that very reason. I bought the shortest USB extension I could find and mounted it just above the deck.

Scott

 

it is an extension, mine go directly in the glove-box

 

Standard male to female USB extension, most computer and electronics stores will carry them. I've run them to the glovebox and mounted them in the pockets that come in most dash kits.

 

The cable that comes with the unit is easily long enough to reach a glove box or storage compartments under/above the head unit.

 

The cord is quite long. I routed mine underneath the glove box and near the shifter. You might have to take a few things apart to do this, I had to take the glove box out which was pretty easy.

And when you are not using USB on it make sure you put the cap back on so it doesn't get damaged or dirty.

Oh I forgot to mention that it is a great head unit. The USB works excellent and is very fast, 7-band parametric is sweet and everything on the deck is extremely easy to use!

 

Wow, thanks guys, you all are really helpful.

 

I just finished installing this deck and it sounds much better than the sound unit it replaced. Anyway, I got my phones synced up, my iPod plays through the deck but when I connect my usb stick it just shows USB on the screen but does access any of the music on it.

Do the folder have to arranged in a specific way or am I missing something?

 

Clarion makes a really nice USB mount with a cover - CCA-USB - nice part is it's a round mount hold - so drill and mount and your done.