Can't play MP3s

RooK563 · 09-08-2011, 07:44 AM

Hi Everybody,

I wish to know if I can play MP3s in my BMW professional audio system. My car is a 2006 320i with CD player in the dash and 6 CD changer in the trunk. I've burned a CD with some MP3s inside and inserted it in both places and I get a CD error. Is there anything I can do?

I don't know if my firmware is up to date.

CJ421 · 09-08-2011, 07:50 AM

What program are you using to burn the MP3 CD?

fbx · 09-08-2011, 09:48 AM

It may also be the type of cd that you are using. Try Memorex.

onebadmofo · 09-08-2011, 09:54 AM

I know that with older E60's the MP3 is a "feature" that could be coded.

RooK563 · 09-08-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

What program are you using to burn the MP3 CD?

I'm using Windows 7 integrated CD burning software and choosing the "Act as USB drive option". Should I use another software?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbx

It may also be the type of cd that you are using. Try Memorex.

I'm using a printable disc, I can't recall the brand. I will try Memorex.

Quote:

Originally Posted by onebadmofo

I know that with older E60's the MP3 is a "feature" that could be coded.

My car is an e90, mp3 capability should be an standard right?

onebadmofo · 09-08-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RooK563

I'm using Windows 7 integrated CD burning software and choosing the "Act as USB drive option". Should I use another software?

There's your problem. Burn with the other option, something about "regular disk".

RooK563 · 09-08-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by onebadmofo

There's your problem. Burn with the other option, something about "regular disk".

Thanks, I will try that right away.

CJ421 · 09-08-2011, 11:00 AM

You can also use Apple iTunes to make MP3 CDs.

RooK563 · 09-08-2011, 12:56 PM

Thank you all guys. The problem was writing the disc like a USB device. I recorded it like a CD player and MP3s play just fine from the dash panel and cd changer.

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RooK563 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 320i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santiago de Chile iTrader: (0)	Thank you all guys. The problem was writing the disc like a USB device. I recorded it like a CD player and MP3s play just fine from the dash panel and cd changer.
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