[Z06] Playing Self-Made CD's
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Racer
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Playing Self-Made CD's
I created my own CD of songs on a CD-RW. The disk plays fine in my Jeep Cherokee, but when I try to play it in my stock Z16 radio/CD player, it won't work and I get an error message "err." Does anyone know what's wrong?
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Originally Posted by ucla81
I created my own CD of songs on a CD-RW. The disk plays fine in my Jeep Cherokee, but when I try to play it in my stock Z16 radio/CD player, it won't work and I get an error message "err." Does anyone know what's wrong?
Try the other format of re-write, as another member suggested, but you may have to switch away from re-writes. The Harmon Kardon unit is more costly than the others I considered but it was easy to use and produces a more reliable disc, IMHO. Good luck.
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From: Centennial CO
Originally Posted by Scooter911
My CD-R's wouldn't play in my Vette either, so what I did was I bought and installed the factory 12-disc changer and they all play fine. 
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I bought the player and the factory harness from GM and installed them in about 45 minutes. It came with detailed instructions which made it very easy.
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The CD player has to specifically be capable of reading RW Discs.
I would doubt seriosly if the cheap, crappy factory head unit they put in our cars has this capability.
Also, for some reason, not all brands of CD's will be capatible with all head units.
You might have to try a couple different brands to find one that will play.
I would doubt seriosly if the cheap, crappy factory head unit they put in our cars has this capability.
Also, for some reason, not all brands of CD's will be capatible with all head units.
You might have to try a couple different brands to find one that will play.
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From: Edgewood WA
Originally Posted by Charles7Mitchell
I have the 2004 Z06 and was informed that it was next to impossible to add the 12-disc changer. Is there a way to do it?
Yes, I added one to my 04 Z06. Need a stock changer install kit and the harness (comes in some kits). Call Bob or Tom at Fichtner Chevy. Forum sponsor, great prices, great service.
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This may sound dumb, but hey if you can't share here, what the point.
My Brother in law made me sevral homemade CD-Rs and they would not play in my truck (Iknow not not my z) But the point is it was the sticky labels he put on them that kept them from playing. Do yours have any labels or decals on it, that may sound simple, but thats what stopped mine, Good luck
My Brother in law made me sevral homemade CD-Rs and they would not play in my truck (Iknow not not my z) But the point is it was the sticky labels he put on them that kept them from playing. Do yours have any labels or decals on it, that may sound simple, but thats what stopped mine, Good luck
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From: Centennial CO
Originally Posted by RPOZ16
Yes, I added one to my 04 Z06. Need a stock changer install kit and the harness (comes in some kits). Call Bob or Tom at Fichtner Chevy. Forum sponsor, great prices, great service.
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There are really two possible issues. One is the format you use to record the music. Most older CD units will not play mp3 files, for example (the corvette unit will not).
The second issue is the disk format. CD's come only in two formats: CD-R and CD-RW (rewrite). I have not tried RW disks in my car, but they should work. No DVD music disks, however, will work.
DVD disks come in four formats (besides being rated for different maximum recording speeds): DVD-R (and -RW), and DVD+R (and +RW). The -R is old technology and most computers and DVD players older than about 1 year play only these, not the +R format which is a newer, more flexible technology. The -R disks can only be recorded to once while the +R format can have songs added to it later as long as the disk is not "closed" after copying. All of the RW disks, of course can be erased and recorded on again.
It's not really that complicated, but you have to know the capability of your equipment. I suppose it is possible that some equipment just doesn't work right, but the most likely reasons are what I stated above.
The second issue is the disk format. CD's come only in two formats: CD-R and CD-RW (rewrite). I have not tried RW disks in my car, but they should work. No DVD music disks, however, will work.
DVD disks come in four formats (besides being rated for different maximum recording speeds): DVD-R (and -RW), and DVD+R (and +RW). The -R is old technology and most computers and DVD players older than about 1 year play only these, not the +R format which is a newer, more flexible technology. The -R disks can only be recorded to once while the +R format can have songs added to it later as long as the disk is not "closed" after copying. All of the RW disks, of course can be erased and recorded on again.
It's not really that complicated, but you have to know the capability of your equipment. I suppose it is possible that some equipment just doesn't work right, but the most likely reasons are what I stated above.
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[QUOTE=RPOZ16]Yes, I added one to my 04 Z06. Need a stock changer install kit and the harness (comes in some kits). Call Bob or Tom at Fichtner Chevy. Forum sponsor, great prices, great service. [/QUOT
Thanks, you're right. The initial information I received was incorrect. Max Air in Denver says that they can install the Delco 12-disc changer. It's not cheap, but it can be done.
[/QUOTThanks, you're right. The initial information I received was incorrect. Max Air in Denver says that they can install the Delco 12-disc changer. It's not cheap, but it can be done.
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I wouldn't imagine that CD rewriteables would work. Definitely try and CDR. They are so cheap these days. I don't see any reason to mess around with a rewriteable.
My experiences have been that most older factory cd players didn't play your own recorded discs. Just aftermarket units. I don't have a problem playing cdr's with any of my 2003 factory head units.
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My experiences have been that most older factory cd players didn't play your own recorded discs. Just aftermarket units. I don't have a problem playing cdr's with any of my 2003 factory head units.
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The media type is also an issue with most players.
I can record and play on all CD-R media types (Sony, Imation, Fuji, etc.) All, that is, except
TDKs on my '00 coupe with a factory 12 disk changer. My new '04 Z16 will play all but Fuji's.
My Silverado PU with a 6 disk factory changer will not play Fuji's well.
My home system 300 disk Sony changer won't play TDK's or some private brands. My home system
Pioneer DVD 5 disk changer won't play Imations properly.
You may want to experiment if you use your burned CD's on both your car and home systems.....
Terry
I can record and play on all CD-R media types (Sony, Imation, Fuji, etc.) All, that is, except
TDKs on my '00 coupe with a factory 12 disk changer. My new '04 Z16 will play all but Fuji's.
My Silverado PU with a 6 disk factory changer will not play Fuji's well.
My home system 300 disk Sony changer won't play TDK's or some private brands. My home system
Pioneer DVD 5 disk changer won't play Imations properly.
You may want to experiment if you use your burned CD's on both your car and home systems.....
Terry
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From: Centennial CO
Originally Posted by Nestor D. White
There are really two possible issues. One is the format you use to record the music. Most older CD units will not play mp3 files, for example (the corvette unit will not).
The second issue is the disk format. CD's come only in two formats: CD-R and CD-RW (rewrite). I have not tried RW disks in my car, but they should work. No DVD music disks, however, will work.
DVD disks come in four formats (besides being rated for different maximum recording speeds): DVD-R (and -RW), and DVD+R (and +RW). The -R is old technology and most computers and DVD players older than about 1 year play only these, not the +R format which is a newer, more flexible technology. The -R disks can only be recorded to once while the +R format can have songs added to it later as long as the disk is not "closed" after copying. All of the RW disks, of course can be erased and recorded on again.
It's not really that complicated, but you have to know the capability of your equipment. I suppose it is possible that some equipment just doesn't work right, but the most likely reasons are what I stated above.
The second issue is the disk format. CD's come only in two formats: CD-R and CD-RW (rewrite). I have not tried RW disks in my car, but they should work. No DVD music disks, however, will work.
DVD disks come in four formats (besides being rated for different maximum recording speeds): DVD-R (and -RW), and DVD+R (and +RW). The -R is old technology and most computers and DVD players older than about 1 year play only these, not the +R format which is a newer, more flexible technology. The -R disks can only be recorded to once while the +R format can have songs added to it later as long as the disk is not "closed" after copying. All of the RW disks, of course can be erased and recorded on again.
It's not really that complicated, but you have to know the capability of your equipment. I suppose it is possible that some equipment just doesn't work right, but the most likely reasons are what I stated above.
