C30 General : - MP3 discs

DaiOwen · Jun 2nd, 2009, 20:35

I have tried all methods and quality discs but without success. The discs work perfectly on my house DVD player but keep having the "disc unreadable" message. My car is a C30 reg June 08. The handbook says the CD player is MP3 compatible. Any ideas?

Clan · Jun 2nd, 2009, 21:00

if you have a single CD player i Belive it wont play MP3 discs , you need the factory fitted 6 cd changer to be able to play MP3 cd's and you cant upgrade to a 6CD Changer That was the case about 2 years ago when the AUX socket was first introduced . Your dealer should be able to advise further ...

RossT · Jun 3rd, 2009, 08:42

My March 08 V50 has the single CD and plays these dics fine. I create mine using ITunes so not sure if this makes any difference?

glypto · Jun 3rd, 2009, 14:25

It is also important to rely use CDs, not DVDs

Flanaia1 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossT

My March 08 V50 has the single CD and plays these dics fine. I create mine using ITunes so not sure if this makes any difference?

My Feb 09 V50 has the single CD and won't play mp3 discs either, clearly states it in the manual where aux socket fitted single CD is not MP3 compatible, upgraded sound system and multichangers are

RossT · Jun 3rd, 2009, 16:35

I must be lucky then, 'cos my car also has the aux socket for plugging in Ipod.
I'm no expert, but could it be when using Itunes the files are saved to the CD in a format other than .mp3 eg. .wma and that this makes a difference? Either way my basic Volvo stereo is perfectly happy playing them. I even get the track names appear on the display.

David H · Jun 3rd, 2009, 17:34

I had an 07 C30 with the standard hi-fi and used to create MP3 CD's using I Tunes which worked fine. In fact if you use I Tunes and select the 'CD Text' function when creating the disc it will even display the track names in the display.

Cheers

David

Turbostream · Jun 3rd, 2009, 18:19

Just a thought, how are you creating your MP3 disc?

On my 04 V50 if I burn it on a DVD writer it wont play a disc, but if I use a CDR burner all is fine.

Just a thought!

Flanaia1 · Jun 4th, 2009, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossT

I must be lucky then, 'cos my car also has the aux socket for plugging in Ipod.
I'm no expert, but could it be when using Itunes the files are saved to the CD in a format other than .mp3 eg. .wma and that this makes a difference? Either way my basic Volvo stereo is perfectly happy playing them. I even get the track names appear on the display.

You must have the upgraded stereo then as the standard one definitely is not mp3 compatible (see volvo website)

All my I tunes library is in Mp3 format not the i tunes default easier to manage and use that way

DaiOwen · Jun 4th, 2009, 19:09

Thanks for all replies so far.
My last attempt using CDR, ITunes x4 burn rate make MP3 disc on laptop DVD /CD burner did not work in car but did work on dvd player. All 100 files in root.

Jun 2nd, 2009, 20:35	#1
DaiOwen New Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2011 00:17 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Walsall	MP3 discs I have tried all methods and quality discs but without success. The discs work perfectly on my house DVD player but keep having the "disc unreadable" message. My car is a C30 reg June 08. The handbook says the CD player is MP3 compatible. Any ideas?

Jun 2nd, 2009, 21:00	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:00 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	if you have a single CD player i Belive it wont play MP3 discs , you need the factory fitted 6 cd changer to be able to play MP3 cd's and you cant upgrade to a 6CD Changer That was the case about 2 years ago when the AUX socket was first introduced . Your dealer should be able to advise further ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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RossT Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2010 16:56 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norwich	MP3 discs My March 08 V50 has the single CD and plays these dics fine. I create mine using ITunes so not sure if this makes any difference?

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RossT Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2010 16:56 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norwich	MP£ discs I must be lucky then, 'cos my car also has the aux socket for plugging in Ipod. I'm no expert, but could it be when using Itunes the files are saved to the CD in a format other than .mp3 eg. .wma and that this makes a difference? Either way my basic Volvo stereo is perfectly happy playing them. I even get the track names appear on the display.

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David H V60 Cross Country Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 21:47 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: St Neots View Photos By: David H	I had an 07 C30 with the standard hi-fi and used to create MP3 CD's using I Tunes which worked fine. In fact if you use I Tunes and select the 'CD Text' function when creating the disc it will even display the track names in the display. Cheers David __________________ 2003 V70 2.5T SE - Black Sapphire with lots of toys

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glypto Junior Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2021 11:08 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bratislava	It is also important to rely use CDs, not DVDs

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Turbostream New Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2014 11:09 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham	Just a thought, how are you creating your MP3 disc? On my 04 V50 if I burn it on a DVD writer it wont play a disc, but if I use a CDR burner all is fine. Just a thought!

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DaiOwen New Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2011 00:17 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Walsall	Thanks for all replies so far. My last attempt using CDR, ITunes x4 burn rate make MP3 disc on laptop DVD /CD burner did not work in car but did work on dvd player. All 100 files in root.

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