Another CD burning question

82 GT · 12-23-2002, 03:49 PM

I download songs from Limewire and then burn them to a CD.
The problem is when I play them in my car CD player, it takes the player a long time to "find" the tracks before it starts playing the CD.
After about 3-4 minutes it will finally start the first track. It will play the rest of the songs perfect after that as long as I don't try to advance forward or backwards because then it gets "lost" again.
I use Windows Media player as my burning program.
Is it because my CD player isn't compatible with CD-R disks?
Has anyone else had this problem or know how to solve this little problem of mine?
My head unit is Alpine so it's not like it's some cheap player or anything like that.

moc · 12-23-2002, 05:17 PM

What speed are you burning them at ? I have nero ,and for music burning ,the software likes 12x(1,800KB/s) or 16x(24,000KB/s) try and see if your burn speed is to high

82 GT · 12-23-2002, 05:47 PM

I'm burning them at 24x speed. I didn't know it was possible to burn too fast. I'll slow it down a little bit and see what happens.

cad614 · 12-23-2002, 07:03 PM

That's the same thing I was thinking too. I burn most everything at 12x. Takes a bit longer but I've never had any problems with the disks.

jj_jonathon · 12-24-2002, 01:58 AM

i burn CDs at 16x and theyre fine...should be fine at 24x too...maybe your cd player is a little older? even just 2 or 3 years old could make it read CD-Rs slowly...thats a big problem that came with them back when the noncompatibles were reading the slower burnt ones..

LX5liter · 12-24-2002, 10:56 AM

I agree with jj_jonathon, in my old truck my player would do the same thing your describing. I put a new system in my Expedition, and it'll play the same cd's that I had trouble with in my truck flawlessly.

82 GT · 12-24-2002, 05:48 PM

I downloaded a new program last night called "Cheetah Audio Burner" because I couldn't find a way to regulate the burning speed with Media Player. When I get enough songs downloaded to fill another CD, I'll try that program with a slower speed and see if that's any better.
My Alpine head unit is 5 yrs. old though.

LX5liter · 12-25-2002, 11:30 AM

Alpine is the same brand I had trouble with, and about the same age to.

QHStang · 12-25-2002, 12:14 PM

I need to find a web sight for such as this my dad just got a rw and we dont know what sights to get the music off of any help????

82 GT · 12-25-2002, 09:32 PM

If your're looking for songs to download, try LIMEWIRE or Kazza.

12-23-2002, 03:49 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Another CD burning question I download songs from Limewire and then burn them to a CD. The problem is when I play them in my car CD player, it takes the player a long time to "find" the tracks before it starts playing the CD. After about 3-4 minutes it will finally start the first track. It will play the rest of the songs perfect after that as long as I don't try to advance forward or backwards because then it gets "lost" again. I use Windows Media player as my burning program. Is it because my CD player isn't compatible with CD-R disks? Has anyone else had this problem or know how to solve this little problem of mine? My head unit is Alpine so it's not like it's some cheap player or anything like that. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

12-23-2002, 05:17 PM	#2
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	HMMM What speed are you burning them at ? I have nero ,and for music burning ,the software likes 12x(1,800KB/s) or 16x(24,000KB/s) try and see if your burn speed is to high __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

12-23-2002, 05:47 PM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I'm burning them at 24x speed. I didn't know it was possible to burn too fast. I'll slow it down a little bit and see what happens. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

12-23-2002, 07:03 PM	#4
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	That's the same thing I was thinking too. I burn most everything at 12x. Takes a bit longer but I've never had any problems with the disks. __________________ Mike '95 GT Convertible

12-24-2002, 01:58 AM	#5
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	i burn CDs at 16x and theyre fine...should be fine at 24x too...maybe your cd player is a little older? even just 2 or 3 years old could make it read CD-Rs slowly...thats a big problem that came with them back when the noncompatibles were reading the slower burnt ones.. __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

12-24-2002, 10:56 AM	#6
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I agree with jj_jonathon, in my old truck my player would do the same thing your describing. I put a new system in my Expedition, and it'll play the same cd's that I had trouble with in my truck flawlessly. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

12-24-2002, 05:48 PM	#7
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I downloaded a new program last night called "Cheetah Audio Burner" because I couldn't find a way to regulate the burning speed with Media Player. When I get enough songs downloaded to fill another CD, I'll try that program with a slower speed and see if that's any better. My Alpine head unit is 5 yrs. old though. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

12-25-2002, 11:30 AM	#8
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Alpine is the same brand I had trouble with, and about the same age to. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

12-25-2002, 12:14 PM	#9
QHStang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: TX Posts: 13	I need to know were to get music to down I need to find a web sight for such as this my dad just got a rw and we dont know what sights to get the music off of any help???? __________________ QH

12-25-2002, 09:32 PM	#10
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	If your're looking for songs to download, try LIMEWIRE or Kazza. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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