Audio Systems/CD Compatibility

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Expert: Peter G. Lee - 8/26/2006


Question
I burned a CD from a cassette for someone locally, using a computer DVD/CD burner (LiteOn brand).  I used Nero software, and selected "audio" CD.  He got an "error" on a DVD/CD machine, and the CD skipped or sometimes didn't play to the end on portable machines.  On my computer player and the burner, as well as a newer portable CD player, it played perfectly.  On an older (11-12 year) portable
CD, it wouldn't play.  Are CD's coded differently now, or is there something else going on?  I am not sure of the age of his machines.  THANKS!!

Answer
CD readers have to be compatable with the discs to be read, hence that long list of letters on the front of your home DVD player, if the unit is not CD-R or CD-RW compatable then it will not read them. the unit must be able to decode the format and many of the older unit only read shop bought CDs.
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Peter G. Lee

Expertise

Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.

Experience

11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K. 9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1. Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police, Kit car builder VW air coole

Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E

Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer. City and Guilds, A.R.E

Past/Present clients
Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000

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