Why CD player in my car can't play some CD's?

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Hi;

CD player in my car just play the original CD which has .cda format, but if
I burn the same CD with the same format, can't play in my car! I would be
appreciate for any help to fix this problem.

Regards,
Faram.
 
Hi;

CD player in my car just play the original CD which has .cda format, but if
I burn the same CD with the same format, can't play in my car! I would be
appreciate for any help to fix this problem.

Regards,
Faram.
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A .CDA file is merely a "pointer" to a file format that the PC cannot
understand. That is why they are only 44 bytes. You need to convert the tracks
on the CD to a WAV file, and then burn the WAV files to a disc. What software
are you using?
 
Galley said:
A .CDA file is merely a "pointer" to a file format that the PC cannot
understand. That is why they are only 44 bytes. You need to convert the tracks
on the CD to a WAV file, and then burn the WAV files to a disc. What software
are you using?
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I use Nero to burn CD's.
Thanks.
 
Faram said:
Hi;

CD player in my car just play the original CD which has .cda format, but if
I burn the same CD with the same format, can't play in my car! I would be
appreciate for any help to fix this problem.
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Do the problematic CDs you have burned play properly in other CD players?
Check it and see. Some very-slightly older CD players just don't handle
CD-R media very well. It's quite possible that you're doing nothing wrong
at all. CD players which have problems with CD-R media may handle some
CD-R brands better than others though- try burning to a different brand of
CD-R, and/or at a slower speed.

Regards,
Ian.
 
I like burning with iTunes for it's simplicity. The audio CDs worked well in
my car CD player. Be sure to not have other stuff running on my computer
while burning.
 
Ionizer said:
Do the problematic CDs you have burned play properly in other CD players?
Check it and see. Some very-slightly older CD players just don't handle
CD-R media very well. It's quite possible that you're doing nothing wrong
at all. CD players which have problems with CD-R media may handle some
CD-R brands better than others though- try burning to a different brand of
CD-R, and/or at a slower speed.

Regards,
Ian.


I can also agree that CD players (especially 'in car') are very variable at how they cope with CD-R's (ones you record yourself) and the type you use will seriosuly impact how well the player copes. I assume using Nero, you have started with .wav files in which case it should record OK, but double check the new CD will play on a recent CD player (portable or walkman or something). If it well then try recording using a top quality branded CD, preferably 'gold' standard. In my extensive experience, if you can still get hold of gold CD-r'S (I thnik most stopped making them because they are genuinly more costly to produce) try them. they do work much better.
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cheers
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