MP3 CD playback
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Instructor
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MP3 CD playback
Hello,
I was informed that my in dash deck (2006 C2S) should be able to play CDs with mp3 files. However, mine does not. I created the CD with itunes using the mp3 option. Is there anything I am missing?
I did search, but all I could find was that it should be able to play.
Thank you.
I was informed that my in dash deck (2006 C2S) should be able to play CDs with mp3 files. However, mine does not. I created the CD with itunes using the mp3 option. Is there anything I am missing?
I did search, but all I could find was that it should be able to play.
Thank you.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Miami, Florida
as a side note, I would suggest investing on some kind of an iPod solution, like Eric's Dension. It works pretty well and I have all my songs on tap! Just give Eric at bumperplugs a call. You can even install it yourself.
joel
joel
Racer
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I have an early '06 C2S (built in August '05) that plays mp3's without problem. I simply copy the music folders with the mp3 tracks onto a CD and the unit reads both the folders and the tracks, and I am able to navigate through them with the PCM controls. I don't know if the iTunes software would throw a monkey wrench into the sitiuation, but I'd try another CD without using iTunes and see what happens.
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Pro
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada
I don't know if it's already been mentioned in this thread but if you have a PCM w/ no phone function (early PCM) it doesn't have the hardware needed to decode MP3 files. Now, if you have a PCM w/ phone capabilities you may or may not be able to read MP3 files. It depends on both PCM hardware and software levels.
A lot of early PCM's were replaced by Porsche in the 2005 and 2006 MY cars for various reasons. You can have early 2005 build 997 w/ a newer PCM that just might read MP3 files.
A lot of early PCM's were replaced by Porsche in the 2005 and 2006 MY cars for various reasons. You can have early 2005 build 997 w/ a newer PCM that just might read MP3 files.
2nd Gear
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hi
i have a 2006 CS, and i used this sofware to rip the cd's and the first one i done plays 99 tracks http://www.nch.com.au/burn/index.htm...FcEPfAodjUablw get the full playlist on pcm as well
i have a 2006 CS, and i used this sofware to rip the cd's and the first one i done plays 99 tracks http://www.nch.com.au/burn/index.htm...FcEPfAodjUablw get the full playlist on pcm as well
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Haven't played a mp3 cd in almost 5 years now since installing the Dension.
And it's only $410 right now through Eric.
Track Day
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I have an early '06 C2S (built in August '05) that plays mp3's without problem. I simply copy the music folders with the mp3 tracks onto a CD and the unit reads both the folders and the tracks, and I am able to navigate through them with the PCM controls. I don't know if the iTunes software would throw a monkey wrench into the sitiuation, but I'd try another CD without using iTunes and see what happens.
This might be your answer...
I too have an '06 C2S and plays MP3 on the head unit using this method. Haven't tried burning a CD with iTunes.
However, the CD changer in the frunk does not play MP3 CDs. This is normal, I take it?
