MP3 CD shows error?

[dandycan]

I am a new owner of a used 93 J30. I tried running mp3 CDs but it shows error. What kind of music format it takes?

Thanks,

[yodawill2000]

cda's Like a standard CD you buy at the store.

[dandycan]

Thanks for your reply. but what type of music format it takes. AVI, MP3...etc.

[dandycan]

dont worry about it, I found info on cda.

[yodawill2000]

Its the standard CD audio format.The stereo in your J was made long before mp3's were even thought about Assuming you have the original Bose Head Unit.

[dandycan]

Yes, Original Bose unit. but I converted one number to .cda, but still shows the error. I think it is particular about type of media as well. Like the one i tested is CDRW type.

[yodawill2000]

Yeah .Most of the older CD players wont play a "Burnt" cd.

[gr8scott72]

Yeah .Most of the older CD players wont play a "Burnt" cd.

Those cd's didn't exsist 15 years ago either, just like the mp3.

[puck]

What do you mean by 'convert'. I suppose it could be a media problem, but I only use burned CDs in mine and have had no problem. Then again, I use quality CDRs. I forget the name but they are not expensive but use the best dye...I can look into it if you'd like.

If by 'convert' you mean simply changing the extension of the file, that won't work. Make sure you use a program to convert the MP3's or whatever format to CD audio. If you are already doing this, its a media problem.

[dandycan]

I used CD-R DataLifePlus from Verbatim. So quality of media is out of question. Convert means I used a software tool called DeepBurner. (http://www.mymusictools.com/articles/ho ... to-cda.htm).

I tried same CD on a friend's car player, it works fine.

Thanks,

[puck]

I used CD-R DataLifePlus from Verbatim. So quality of media is out of question. Convert means I used a software tool called DeepBurner. (http://www.mymusictools.com/articles/ho ... to-cda.htm).

I tried same CD on a friend's car player, it works fine.

Thanks,

So its likely a media issue for the older Bose CD Player. Unfortunately, in the world of CDRs, brand name means very little as it tells you nothing about the type of dye used. There are clearly better dyes than others - this has been proven in some well done studies.

The reality is one brand can have different dyes in different batches depending on the factory they came from. It is common for media companies to change suppliers frequently.

Do some looking on the internet for CDRs using phthalocyanine dye. This is by far the most important factor in a CDR. Its lasts far longer than other dyes.

The next most important factor is the alloy for the reflective layer. A gold and silver alloy for the reflective layer is best Gold alone is the next best followed by silver alone. You'll pay big though for the better reflective layers with not much benefit.

As long they have phthalocyanine dye you'll be okay. I use the silver because they are much cheaper and the studies don't show a large difference in durability. I buy 100 of the silver phthalocyanine disks at a time, usually for around $20. I have been using these for many years, none have gone bad, and I leave them in my car constantly. They play just fine in the J. Ebay usually has some for sale.

Good luck.