Toys that don't read MP3 discs properly

[James Perrett]

Gerry Macdonald & Susan Armstrong wrote:
>
> My frustration level is rising
>
> My collection of toys that read mp3 files on a hit or miss basis is expanding
>
> They include
>
> Samsung Portable disc player (MCD-MP650)
>
> RCA DVD player RC5240P
>
> Both units are supposed to read burned MP3 files either CD-R or CD-RW
>
> I have one or two discs that work fine the rest are recognized and the files displayed but they play
> back as a garbled speeded up mess!
>
> These "rejects play fine on my computer and several utilities say they are perfectly readable.
>
> I have tried most of the usual tricks I know record @ 1X, defrag, disable tray programs etc
>
> If anyone knows what format these toys like or has any suuugestions, they would be most appreciated

Fixed bit rate .mp3's probably have a better chance of being recognised
than variable bit rate. If the files make some kind of sound it points
to a problem with the .mp3 formatting rather than the burning process.

Cheers.

James.

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