JEVA

Does anyone have images of the location of the SD card slot and/or available USB slots on the GLC300? There aren't any images of either in the manual and it does not even say where the SD slot is located (says the USB is in the stowage compartment).

dieseldoc

I bet it in the center console under the armrests. That is where the USB is on my C Class

Penn

The SD slot and the two usb's are located at the front of the centre console. There is also a handy shelf above the ports.

Penn

Here is a picture of the ports.

The shelf is the perfect size for a IPod classic

JEVA

Awesome, thank you. I'm loading all my music onto an SD card but would use the USB for charging my phone if there is a good place to route the cable out of there.

cyber3d

Remember also that the entertainment package includes a 80GB hard drive built-in. (I think it is 80GB). I've downloaded my music library onto the HD.

JEVA

I didn't realize that - thanks!

Mickfx

It's primarily for NAV maps but I guess there's a fair amount of free space.

M-type

Please explain,

as far as ive found, you can only copy from CD and the manual says only up to 12 cds. I cant copy from SD or USB

fabbrisd1

1) USB port at best provides trickle charge - not fast charge for newer/current-demaning cell phones + tablets

2) Frack the internal hard drive - burning cd's to a USB so much quicker and higher capacity - or export full iTunes collection to USB - so much more covnenient !

Keep the beat !

JEVA

1) that's kind of disappointing. I guess I'll have to break out the 12v USB plug.
2) I was kinda thinking that myself. Drop in the SD card and forget it. Easy to pop out for updates.

For those wanting to put music with playlists on an SD card or USB, this was a great guide (although I have yet to test it):
http://www.glaowners.com/forum/elect...icks-long.html

cyber3d

If one has the Premium option you get in addition to everything else a 115 volt outlet at the back of the center console.

cyber3d

I loaded my library of .mp3 audio files and a few movie files .mp4 onto an SD card. From the media player screen chose Options and chose Save Files to Media storage. Very convenient, 80GB holds a lot of stuff, very cool.

freinhar

I have tested up to 128GB SD card, formatted with NTFS, and the car reads it flawlessly. Super convenient for adding more/new music, and having it all at your fingertips in the car whenever you want.

dieseldoc

Awesome! Will try.

M-type

notice from your pic you have a US GLC? I gotta try that out, my car is a 16 GLA with the newer commnd, still new to me, last time i checked i didnt find that save to media option

cyber3d

So, ours is a USA 2016 GLC300 with the entertainment package. Here is a video on how to load music and video files to the built-in HDD.

https://youtu.be/4k-N87A0rNw

Mickfx

Great work.

JEVA

Wow, I didn't know you could watch movies on there. I wonder what formats it reads?

Also, can you tell how much free space is on the hard drive? I have about 16GB of music...I wouldn't want to use up the space the Nav may use for updates, etc.

cyber3d

Our specs: 80GB HDD, movie format: .mp4 (that's the only format I have tried). Most of my videos are 1280x720.

JEVA

80GB is the overall size but how much was being used before you loaded the files?

cyber3d

I don't know if there is a reading for the space available.

tjgcmcwru

My delivery guy said there was about 10 GB free space on the hard drive.

Merlin1935

Mine does not have sd card slot, only two USB ports. Is it upgradeable to navi and if so, 1. approximate cost, 2. can I do it myself, 3. if I do it myself would it void factory warranty? Mine is 2016 GLC 300. Did not come with navi system.

fabbrisd1

If you do not have Nav Pre-Wiring - which includes SD Card - then you cannot upgrade to add Garmin Nav