Bloodshot_Eyes
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I just got a new cd player that says it can play mp3 cds. So I after figuring out what the hell that meant I made a cd with all 5 SoaD albums on it and the damn thing won't play... any ideas?
MP3 cd's
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Runefox
Kitsune of the PC Master Race
Well, there's a couple of things you need to look at:
1) It's possible that the CD player will only play MP3's in the root directory of the CD (as in, no folders)
2) It's possible that the MP3's you're using are protected
3) It's possible that you're using a format that the CD player doesn't support, such as WMA, FLAC, AAC/MP4/M4A, etc. Make sure the files really are in MP3 format.
1) It's possible that the CD player will only play MP3's in the root directory of the CD (as in, no folders)
2) It's possible that the MP3's you're using are protected
3) It's possible that you're using a format that the CD player doesn't support, such as WMA, FLAC, AAC/MP4/M4A, etc. Make sure the files really are in MP3 format.
Bloodshot_Eyes
Well-Known Member
My brain hurts... @.@
Probably the third one though, 'cuz that's the one I understood the least...
Probably the third one though, 'cuz that's the one I understood the least...
Bloodshot_Eyes
Well-Known Member
Ummm... it's a Philips and it says 100 SECONDS MAGIC ESP MP3-CD PLAYER on the player... sorry I couldn't be more specific but I lost the instructions...
ChaoticSpark
Chaos is very, very amusing.
This one sounds like the likely one.
3) It's possible that you're using a format that the CD player doesn't support, such as WMA, FLAC, AAC/MP4/M4A, etc. Make sure the files really are in MP3 format.
See previous picture. Do your files end in .mp3 or some other format?
If they don't(end in .mp3), ask someone with computer knowhow to fix it for you.
@OP
I'm being helpful, but you're one of the people that make angry at the world.
Bloodshot_Eyes
Well-Known Member
Thanks, I'll try that... and sorry I make you angry at the world...
Runefox
Kitsune of the PC Master Race
Ah, that's not really fair, most MP3-CD players don't really come with adequate instructions for that sort of thing, and it ends up being pretty hit-or-miss with a little bit of voodoo and arcana involved.
Not a good attitude to take when you're trying to help someone, anyway.
Not a good attitude to take when you're trying to help someone, anyway.
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ChaoticSpark
Chaos is very, very amusing.
@Runefox
Sorry for that comment, just was a little on edge this morning, sorry to take it out on ya.
Can't blame someone for being ignorant.
Sorry for that comment, just was a little on edge this morning, sorry to take it out on ya.
Can't blame someone for being ignorant.
Shino
Now with more Writer's Block!
Yeah, as aready said, root directory and file format are usually the two cuplrits.
Still, I'd like to take a moment and praise the WMA/MP3 CD drive in my Yaris. Not only does it allow second-level directories (making sorting by artist much easier), but the fact that it supports WMA (which allows me more music with less space for the same quality) is throughly awesome.
The only gripe I have is that the random function, isn't.
Anywho, back on topic: one other thing is that if you're burning the disc with XP's built-in burner (drag and drop) make sure that you select "Mastered" and not "Live file system" when you put in the blank disc. Fairly sure most MP3 CD players can't read UDF, they need CDFS.
Still, I'd like to take a moment and praise the WMA/MP3 CD drive in my Yaris. Not only does it allow second-level directories (making sorting by artist much easier), but the fact that it supports WMA (which allows me more music with less space for the same quality) is throughly awesome.
The only gripe I have is that the random function, isn't.
Anywho, back on topic: one other thing is that if you're burning the disc with XP's built-in burner (drag and drop) make sure that you select "Mastered" and not "Live file system" when you put in the blank disc. Fairly sure most MP3 CD players can't read UDF, they need CDFS.
Nael-Oran
The Optimist
Simple, The CD you're using. Either change it or check the files you put on there. if they aren't mp3 files, then convert them.
Also, try to make a duplicate CD with the files in WMA format. That also helps.
The best thing to do is to get a CD-RW (Re-Writable). If that dont help, give me a holler.
@Runefox
Hun I think most CD players support the WMA format. The CD player, of should i say the format, is specially made for that reason. I link a site to a converter if I find one
Also, try to make a duplicate CD with the files in WMA format. That also helps.
The best thing to do is to get a CD-RW (Re-Writable). If that dont help, give me a holler.
@Runefox
Hun I think most CD players support the WMA format. The CD player, of should i say the format, is specially made for that reason. I link a site to a converter if I find one
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yiffytimesnews
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Just remember when it says it plays MP3s it means only MP3s, not any other file format.