Creating jukebox discs

To create compressed (jukebox) music CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:

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1 Open the Sonic DigitalMedia Plus program by

clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and

then DigitalMedia Home.

4 Select the songs you want to record, and then click Add.

5 Click the Burn icon when you

DVD discs can store significantly more music files than a CD. Jukebox discs can only be played on computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported).

2 Click the Audio tab, and then Jukebox

CD/DVD.

3 Do one or more of the following:

■Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your HP Media Center PC.

■In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your HP Media Center PC for songs.

■Insert a CD and add songs from it.

have added all the audio files to your music CD project.

6 When prompted, insert a blank

CD-R or CD-RW disc. If you want to play your music CD in your home or car stereo, use a CD-R disc. CD-RW discs may not play in some stereos.

7 Click OK.

You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu, and then selecting Help.

Working with Data DVDs and CDs

Unlike audio CDs and jukebox DVDs, data DVDs and CDs can be recorded in multiple sessions.

Verifying data disc recorded without errors

When copying or burning data files to DVD or CD, it is recommended that you use Sonic DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc has been created without errors.

To check the status of the write verification feature in Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:

1 Open the Sonic DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.

2 Click Tools and then Options.

This write verification feature is enabled by default.

3 In the Options window, click Data.

4 Ensure the Verify data written to the disc after burning box is checked.

5 Click OK.

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