Can't play MP3 CDs in OEM CD player?
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Can't play MP3 CDs in OEM CD player?
According to the manual, I should be able to play CDs with MP3s in the OEM 6-disc changer.
The CDs load without any error, but don't play (and, yes, the changer plays audio CDs fine).
I burnt the CDs with iTunes. Anyone have any experience with this? Is iTunes incompatible with the Mazda CD player?
(ps - if this should be posted in a different forum, please advise)
The CDs load without any error, but don't play (and, yes, the changer plays audio CDs fine).
I burnt the CDs with iTunes. Anyone have any experience with this? Is iTunes incompatible with the Mazda CD player?
(ps - if this should be posted in a different forum, please advise)
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So can anyone tell me how to find out if my OEM CD player is MP3 compatible?
The thought that it would have an MP3 logo on it is not necessarily true - I own 2 cars that do play MP3 CDs, a Chevy Aveo that does have the logo right on the player, and a Corvette that has a compatible 6-disc changer but does not have the logo.
Thanks . . . Stu
The thought that it would have an MP3 logo on it is not necessarily true - I own 2 cars that do play MP3 CDs, a Chevy Aveo that does have the logo right on the player, and a Corvette that has a compatible 6-disc changer but does not have the logo.
Thanks . . . Stu
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So can anyone tell me how to find out if my OEM CD player is MP3 compatible?
The thought that it would have an MP3 logo on it is not necessarily true - I own 2 cars that do play MP3 CDs, a Chevy Aveo that does have the logo right on the player, and a Corvette that has a compatible 6-disc changer but does not have the logo.
Thanks . . . Stu
The thought that it would have an MP3 logo on it is not necessarily true - I own 2 cars that do play MP3 CDs, a Chevy Aveo that does have the logo right on the player, and a Corvette that has a compatible 6-disc changer but does not have the logo.
Thanks . . . Stu
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Never fear, Jedi is here!
There are 3 different version (as mentioned above) Single Disc, 6 disc, and MP3.
As far as I know, no RX-8's in the US came equipped with the mp3 version as it is a dealer option.
I swapped out my single disc for the mp3 and added the face plate.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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you can usually find the mp3 version at www.finishlineperformance.com
There are 3 different version (as mentioned above) Single Disc, 6 disc, and MP3.
As far as I know, no RX-8's in the US came equipped with the mp3 version as it is a dealer option.
I swapped out my single disc for the mp3 and added the face plate.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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you can usually find the mp3 version at www.finishlineperformance.com
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Not really the answer I wanted, but at least I know. (I guess I'll need to go with old plug-in0-the-iPod solution.)
Thanks . . . Stu
Thanks . . . Stu
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it's not all bad Stu; you learned something new about your car and besides...I'm pretty sure the ipod hookup is cheaper then the mp3 disc player.
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If my car didn't have the ipod interface already in it when I bought it, I was still be using cds.
I liked the mp3s from cd in my cobalt. It was great and cheap. Sadly I broke down and bought a used 2gb nano....I felt so dirty. Luckly it's hidden in the glove box all the time.
I liked the mp3s from cd in my cobalt. It was great and cheap. Sadly I broke down and bought a used 2gb nano....I felt so dirty. Luckly it's hidden in the glove box all the time.
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I just burn a few albums onto each mp3 CD and I've got music to last me a few weeks.
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Never fear, Jedi is here!
There are 3 different version (as mentioned above) Single Disc, 6 disc, and MP3.
As far as I know, no RX-8's in the US came equipped with the mp3 version as it is a dealer option.
I swapped out my single disc for the mp3 and added the face plate.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
you can usually find the mp3 version at www.finishlineperformance.com
There are 3 different version (as mentioned above) Single Disc, 6 disc, and MP3.
As far as I know, no RX-8's in the US came equipped with the mp3 version as it is a dealer option.
I swapped out my single disc for the mp3 and added the face plate.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
you can usually find the mp3 version at www.finishlineperformance.com
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According to the manual, I should be able to play CDs with MP3s in the OEM 6-disc changer.
The CDs load without any error, but don't play (and, yes, the changer plays audio CDs fine).
I burnt the CDs with iTunes. Anyone have any experience with this? Is iTunes incompatible with the Mazda CD player?
(ps - if this should be posted in a different forum, please advise)
The CDs load without any error, but don't play (and, yes, the changer plays audio CDs fine).
I burnt the CDs with iTunes. Anyone have any experience with this? Is iTunes incompatible with the Mazda CD player?
(ps - if this should be posted in a different forum, please advise)
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I had this problem with my 09, i burnt a mp3 cd, and a regular cd, (the 09 deck is mp3 compatible), but when i try to play either it just says 'no disk'.
its pretty frustrating
its pretty frustrating
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That sucks. Functionality that you can't even use. Try a different brand of CDR and some other regular discs. If it doesn't play regular CDs take it to the dealer.
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the first thing i did when i got my 8 back in '04 was remove and sell the 6 disc changer and replace it with the MP3 single. the MP3 disc stored a hell of alot more songs than 6 normal discs anyway.