Can the CD Changer read CD-RW?
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From: Bloomington, IN
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This is Dealer Technical Bulletin 32/01
Programmable Compact Discs such as CD-R and CD-RW may not play back correctly in MBUSA CD Players. For complaints related to playback of CD-R and CD-RW audio CDs in MBUSA CD Players, verify correct operation of CD Player with a Commercial Compact Disc. Due to variations in CD-R and CD-RW media and technical inconsistencies in programming a CD-R or CD-RW Compact Disc, MBUSA does not support their use in MBUSA CD Players. Do not replace any parts for this issue.
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I've tried serveal different brands of CD-R's and have not had a single problem wit the playback in the MBUSA cd player/changer. However CDR-W's are not welcome in the MBUSA changer. Just cannot seem to read it well.
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CD-RW discs are less reflective than CD-R ones due to the presence of 2 extra layers of dielectric material (their reflectivity is about 1/3 of that of a regular [pressed] CD).
So, a more powerful laser is required to read them. Newer MultiRead CD players are capable of that, however MB CD changer's design seems to be at least 3-4 years old, so no luck with CD-RW
So, a more powerful laser is required to read them. Newer MultiRead CD players are capable of that, however MB CD changer's design seems to be at least 3-4 years old, so no luck with CD-RW
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Re: This is Dealer Technical Bulletin 32/01
Originally posted by mbtech208
Programmable Compact Discs such as CD-R and CD-RW may not play back correctly in MBUSA CD Players. For complaints related to playback of CD-R and CD-RW audio CDs in MBUSA CD Players, verify correct operation of CD Player with a Commercial Compact Disc. Due to variations in CD-R and CD-RW media and technical inconsistencies in programming a CD-R or CD-RW Compact Disc, MBUSA does not support their use in MBUSA CD Players. Do not replace any parts for this issue.
Programmable Compact Discs such as CD-R and CD-RW may not play back correctly in MBUSA CD Players. For complaints related to playback of CD-R and CD-RW audio CDs in MBUSA CD Players, verify correct operation of CD Player with a Commercial Compact Disc. Due to variations in CD-R and CD-RW media and technical inconsistencies in programming a CD-R or CD-RW Compact Disc, MBUSA does not support their use in MBUSA CD Players. Do not replace any parts for this issue.
Rick
