7. MAKING CDS
7.1. Making Audio (Music) CDs (IBM compatibles)
Most audio CDs are designed to store up to 74 minutes of music and may contain up to 99 tracks (songs). Audio CDs created by your new
car
By following directions in Section 6, you have already installed the Adaptec DirectCD and Easy CD Creator. Using Easy CD Creator, you can compile audio CDs of your favorite music or make CDs from wave files on your hard disc.
Important Note: The recording software provided in this package is designed to assist you in duplicating material for which you hold the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. You may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment damages and other remedies unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner. Please contact a legal advisor if you are unfamiliar with copyright regulations or uncertain about your rights.
7.1.1. System Test
To find out how well your system’s components can work together, please follow the instructions below:
1.Start Easy CD Creator
2.Put a blank
3.Click on Create CD and then Click on Audio.
4.Now click on Audio CD.
5.Click on System Tests.
7.1.1.1. Testing Transfer Rates
1.Click on C drive or any other drive letter
2.Click on Data Transfer Rate Test
3.Click on the Test button.
7.1.1.2. Testing Audio Extraction
1.Insert an Audio CD in your
2.Select Audio Extraction
3.Select Do Test
4.Select the
5.Select Test.
The results should be as follows:
For 16X recording, the DAE should be 2500 kbs or higher.
For 12X recording, the DAE should be 1900 kbs or higher.
For 10X recording, the DAE should be 1600 kbs or higher.
For 8X recording, the DAE should be 1300 kbs or higher.
For 6X recording, the DAE should be 1000 kbs or higher.
For 4X recording, the DAE should be 700 kbs or higher.
For 2X recording, the DAE should be 500 kbs or higher.
For 1x recording, the DAE should be 300 kbs or higher.
If the DAE is below 300 kbs, your current
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