CD Players won't play first track of iTunes CD

Garry · Aug 13th, 2004, 06:20 PM

Hi,

I'm using a flat panel iMac (1 ghz)+Superdrive, and the latest version of iTunes, and have run into a perplexing problem.

I burn a CD, it seems to go OK, then CD players won't recognize the FIRST track. All the other tracks play fine. Since the first track isn't recognized, the CD won't start to play.

The mac itself plays the entire CD without any problem

I've tried 3 different types of blank CD, and the same problem.. I burn the CD, the mac sees it, but the CD player in my car won't read the directory, and therefore won't play the first song.

However, the CD player on my parents Sony Stereo sees it fine. It seems to be the ONLY CD player that plays the CDs properly

If I burn a CD on my own eMac, instead of my parents iMac, they play no problem.

Any Suggestions?

Kristin Green · Aug 15th, 2004, 02:39 PM

Found this on MacFixIt.com...

	Quote:
	Compatibility problems with iTunes-recorded CDs (in set-top, portable CD/DVD players) Several readers have had problems playing iTunes-burned CDs in set-top and portable CD/DVD players. Many have found that CDs burned in iTunes that do not work in set-top CD/DVD players can be redeemed by mere duplication with another recording tool, like Toast. MacFixIt reader Reggie Barton writes "My experience is that music CDs burnt with iTunes work in every player I've put them in with the exception of my dad's ford pick up! I've also found that simply burning a duplicate with Roxio's Toast makes a playable CD for his truck... It's very odd. I have a G4 QuickSilver with a SuperDrive (Phillips). I experience this issue no matter what brand of media I'm burning on." Certain drive models more susceptible? It seems that some drives are more prone to producing incompatible audio CDs than others. Dennis Taylor writes "The most interesting thing is the fact that at work I have access to several Macs. I can make a CD from my Dual 1GHZ QS G4 (Pioneer drive) the CD plays in my car no problem. I also have access (my current work horse) is a Dual 2GHZ G5, this also burns audio CDs that will work in my car (again it has a Pioneer superdrive). I am beginning to wonder if the model of drive has anything to do with it. Even the older G4s that have a 'Lite-On' CD burner under the system profiler work in my car. I had contacted Apple about this and they say that I should reinstall the system to see if it fixes it. (keep in mind I have already created a new user, reinstalled the system, and already wiped the entire machine and reinstalled everything) this does not work." Steps of precaution Meanwhile there are a number of measures users can take to increase chances of broad compatibility from iTunes-burned CDs. First, use high-quality media. Brands vary, but there seem to be more problems with generic, "store-brand" media" and less problems with media from Sony, Memorex and Maxell. Further, several readers have had success with setting iTunes to burn at 1x speed and not running any other applications while burning a CD. More on media brands A MacFixIt reader writes "I've been using Sony data discs exclusively for several years. They are easy to find and there's always deals to be had. Since I've had the G4 (11/03), I've had many discs with intermittent problems. A friend suggested using Sony Audio CD's and BINGO! I've had total success in all the players I've tried." More on reducing burn speed Another reader writes "I had so many problems that turned up the day I installed the very first instance of OSX. So I set my burn speed in iTunes to 8x back in 2002 (an insult to my Lacie that would happily cruise at 40x). I'm using a G3 iMac DV+ running OSX 10.3.3, itunes 4.5, Lacie external CDRW and any old media I can buy in the supermarket for cheap and I now have no problems whatsoever.

Aug 13th, 2004, 06:20 PM	#1
Garry Full Citizen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary Posts: 419	Hi, I'm using a flat panel iMac (1 ghz)+Superdrive, and the latest version of iTunes, and have run into a perplexing problem. I burn a CD, it seems to go OK, then CD players won't recognize the FIRST track. All the other tracks play fine. Since the first track isn't recognized, the CD won't start to play. The mac itself plays the entire CD without any problem I've tried 3 different types of blank CD, and the same problem.. I burn the CD, the mac sees it, but the CD player in my car won't read the directory, and therefore won't play the first song. However, the CD player on my parents Sony Stereo sees it fine. It seems to be the ONLY CD player that plays the CDs properly If I burn a CD on my own eMac, instead of my parents iMac, they play no problem. Any Suggestions? __________________ 24" iMac Core 2 Duo 2 gigs of RAM Successfully switched 30 PC users from the Dark side

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