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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Hi I just brought and installed the '06 IPOD stereo today, but it wont read most of my songs. Like when I burn 2 songs on the first time on the cd it plays only those 2 songs. When I add more songs, the player wont recognize the extra songs. Is there a setting or something on the stereo that it will recognize everything? Cause my old scion stereo allow me to add as many songs after the first burn and it plays fine. Thanks.
Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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are you sure you are using the exact same method to burn the cds?

why not just use the iPod to play the songs?
Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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most car stereos don't even support multisession cds.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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i think i read that the scion ones could but they had to be in these unecissarily complicated folder directories. but i guess if you did the CD thing it would make sense.

i just use the iPod. iPod = neatness
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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well i got it just for the way it looks since i found it for really cheap on ebay. i've been burning it the same way yet the results are different. So, I can't really use the ipod option....
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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you bought an ipod capable head unit, but don't use the ipod option, that doesn't make much sense, unless you're planning on getting an iPod. am I missing something?
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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i am also confused......
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 02:54 AM
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Yes I am planing to get an ipod but I can't afford it yet. Any help guys? Thanks..
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:28 AM
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don't burn the CD until you can fill it.

sorry, thats honestly all i got for ya..
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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Get the iPod ASAP. CDs are so 1990's!
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Huh? ^^^^^What about mp3 cd's I don't want to get an ipod
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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maybe your using iTunes and burning your files as .mp4's - deck can only read mp3.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Yeah, check your iTunes - is uses AAC (.mp4) by default.
You can easily convert them (advanced menu - AFTER you change the burning option to mp3)

But for the love of GOD, get an iPod - the shuffle is only $69 now if you're broke

Scott
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but the shuffle can't be used from the HU!

the 1GB nano can and its $150.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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My bad, yeah, you're right.
Get a 1GB Nano for $149.
Or, find a used one on ebay.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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if you get a new one u have to make sure ur computer has a USB 2.0 port. they don't work with firewire or usb 1 anymore.

u can have my click wheel for $200
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