Selecting a music format, Erasing cd-rw media

selecting a music format

This table will help you determine which CD format you want to use.

option	description	pros	cons

write a	Converts MP3 files to	Resulting CDs can be played on	Compared to MP3,
music CD	standard music files.	most CD players when using CD-R	fewer tracks fit on
		media, and on many CD players	CD (about 10-20
		when using CD-RW media.	tracks, depending on
			file size).

write an	Writes MP3 files to CD	Resulting CDs can be played in all	File names appear as
MP3 CD	without a subdirectory	MP3-compatible CD players.	“track001.mp3,”
(flat file	system.	(Some CD players — particularly	“track002.mp3,” etc.
system)		some portable players — that can
		play MP3 CDs can play only CDs
		with flat file systems. If your CD
		player cannot play a CD created
		with a full file system, try playing a
		CD written with this option.)

write an	Writes MP3 files to CD	Files are named according to	Some CD players
MP3 CD	with a subdirectory	the track title and placed in	(particularly some
(full file	system.	subdirectories according to artist	portable players)
system)		and album names.	cannot play MP3 CDs
			with full file systems.

1From the library menu, select CD-Writer, then press OPTIONS:

2Select erase cd-rw.

3Select Yes on the pop-up menu to confirm the operation.

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