Playing self-made Cd's in Cd player.

[amys4x4explorer]

Okay, I've tried playing cd's that I made with windows media player, in my cd player and they never seem to work. I did burn one cd using napster and it played occasionally. I have also before tried playing brand new cd's and they wouldn't play. However I have some cd's that are scratched beyond belief and will play every time. Will cleaning my cd player lens help me any? I've tried cleaning it before but I don't think the stuff worked because I could still see dust on my cd's when I took them out. Also I have trouble using the cd cleaning cd's because they have to be put on a certain track at a certain time, and the light doesn't work on my radio. My step dad told me that some cd players just wouldn't play certain types of cd's, is that true?

 

[m4dc0w]

If factory cd's (silver) work all the time, it's more than likely the cd media that you are using.

As blank cd's are getting cheaper and cheaper, their manufacturing methods aren't as good as they used to be. Look at the cd's that play occasionally, are they gold/silver? the more metallic color they are the better they are for cd/dvd players.

The worst blank media to use for cd's are dark color, ie blue.

There is also a chance that it could be the way you are making the cd's. Are you "closing" the cd after you make it? Are the cd's being made with *.wav format?

All these factors could be causing why the cd's are not being played.

Also, older cd players just don't like home made cd's

 

[amys4x4explorer]

I don't understand what your talking about color?

 

[askingxforxit]

He's talking about the bottom side ( this side WITH OUT the picture )

 

[shortstack]

i use a free cd burner called "deep burn" works great

 

[yogi_pahl]

Did you finalize the cd you made

 

[briwayjones]

Are you using CD-RWs or CD-Rs. CD-RWs won't play in most older CD players unless they're specifically made to play them. Use CD-Rs.

 

[Charlie]

Try burning them at a slower speed, it will burn into the disc better, so the cd player will be able to read it easier.

 

[Glen4X4]

Yeah, I know the CD changer in my ex when I had the stock headunit in, it would play home burned CD-R Cd's. You may also want to try running a cd player cleaner through it again too, it shouldn't hurt.

 

[goalkeeper21986]

1) It IS true that some CD players, especially old ones, won't play burned CD's. Like someone above said its even more likely it won't play CD-RWs than CD-Rs, so check the disc format (RW being a Re-writable disc).

2) Check the format of the CD you are burning. It is possible you are burning a data disc (a CD that just contains the files of music, but not in the format that a CD player can read, it might as well be a bunch of documents or pictures). Make sure when you go to burn your CD, you select "Burn Audio Disc" or something like that when burning your disc. When you do this is doesn't matter what format your songs are in, it should burn them correctly.

-Dan

 

[m4dc0w]

Also remember unless you have a mp3 complient cd player, you have to convert the files from the 4mb mp3 (napster download) to a wav format that could be about 16-18 mb.

Older cd-players and factory setups don't usually read mp3 format

 

[zukman]

I have a 98 Expedition with 6 disc changer I only play burned cd's it has no issues.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Likewise- must be a format thing, or something. My old '95 HU played burned CD's no problem. I was using CD-R's all the time.

 

[m4dc0w]

most common problems:

not finalizing disks
mp3 format instead of wav
using cd-rw

I spent so long looking for a cd head unit, or cd changer for my X. I finally broke down and bought a mp3 complient 12 cd-changer that had a fm modulator.

Kept it hidden and had over 1200+ songs on it at any one time

 

[ThePhoenix]

just get iTunes...

 

[96eb96]

just get iTunes...

I used windows media player to burn cd Rs and they work fine in my 96 unit that is in the armrest.

 

[scucci]

If i use Sony silver cd-r's my 6 disc changer and mach head unit have no problems at all. Maxell and Memorex won't usually work and none of the gold cd-r's work. The different manufacturer's use different dyes and the substrates have varying reflectivities. The different dye colors reflect different wavelengths and some compliment the laser pickup wavelength.

Scucci

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

something else someone hasn't mentioned, and it's not a common problem but one i've heard of more then once. some computers have problems when burning cds, as in they start burning all the data being used on the computer.

try these steps:
1. download real player, they have one of the best free cd burning software
2. import the songs you want to burn into real player
3. insert blank cd
4. drag the songs you want into the panel and arrange how you want.
5. click "start burn", AND WALK AWAY

sometimes when computers are being used while the cd is burning they will not create a cd properly, as in data streams are being routed onto the disc and changing teh format accidentally. try burning it in your old software you used to, and just walk away and let it finish

 

[TheJackal]

The issue can be two things; one, a CD-R must be finalized before it will play in any standard CD player.

Also, the different write methods can sometimes make a difference. There is Track-At-Once and Disc-At-Once. I can't remember which one is the better one but I want to say it's Track-At-Once.