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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 15, 2016 20:46:15 GMT
How can I copy tracks from my CDs and copy onto a blank.
My own CDs for my own use !
Very easy, guide for Muppets please
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 15, 2016 21:27:39 GMT
Easiest is probably via Windows Media Player.
It won't be 'best' though.
Which version of Windows have you got again?
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Post by Stratmangler on Dec 16, 2016 1:12:31 GMT
Are you just trying to create CD copies for the car, or are you after something else?
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 16, 2016 8:06:31 GMT
Thanks
W7 on my PC, W10 on Sally's so whichever is best.
A few tracks off 3 CDs to go onto 1 CD. May only be played once
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 16, 2016 8:21:23 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 16, 2016 16:15:03 GMT
Thanks. Chris
Is this what you would use ?
How is it for a Muppettt like me ?
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 16, 2016 17:06:34 GMT
It is dead simple, just follow the steps. It is maybe simpler if you rip (copy)the cd's you want the music from to your hard drive first, then assemble the track list from your library.
As I said, it won't perfect sound quality but good enough for most people.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 16, 2016 17:52:09 GMT
This is fine for a one off.
One of my next tasks is to find out how to get EAC to work for the few CDs I have that skip and jump.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 22:22:34 GMT
what about NERO?
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Post by Stratmangler on Dec 16, 2016 22:30:50 GMT
This is fine for a one off. One of my next tasks is to find out how to get EAC to work for the few CDs I have that skip and jump. Skip and jump? On what, a CD player? EAC will not touch 'em if they already have fatal errors on the CD. I think you need to use the rubbish bin and buy another copy of the damaged CDs. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 18, 2016 12:16:29 GMT
Thanks
Remember seeing that EAC had brought back many CDs music after skipping and jumping.
Would have used it before now if the interface was easier than flying a plane
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Post by Stratmangler on Dec 18, 2016 14:40:41 GMT
Where have you seen that claim?
EAC is written to extract bit perfect data from CDs, but if the disc is damaged it can't extract bit perfect data.
Something else to consider is that computer optical drives are unlike a CD player and do not perform error correction.
If your CD player can't play it then you have a few potential issues.
The laser could be on the way out - they don't last forever.
The laser might need adjustment.
The optics might be in need of a clean.
The disc itself might be damaged.
Any one thing could cause playback problems, and it could be any couple of things or even all of them.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 18, 2016 17:04:05 GMT
There is a limited amount that EAC can recover by performing the full CIRC error correction and redundancy filling, as well as retrying many times. However, it can't perform miracles and does not repair discs with large scratches or manufacturing defects.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 18, 2016 17:38:52 GMT
Where have you seen that claim? EAC is written to extract bit perfect data from CDs, but if the disc is damaged it can't extract bit perfect data. Something else to consider is that computer optical drives are unlike a CD player and do not perform error correction. If your CD player can't play it then you have a few potential issues. The laser could be on the way out - they don't last forever. The laser might need adjustment. The optics might be in need of a clean. The disc itself might be damaged. Any one thing could cause playback problems, and it could be any couple of things or even all of them. Forget, but seen it a few times. Be a good idea to clean the optics ! From memory the fault is usually different on different players |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 18, 2016 17:40:17 GMT
There is a limited amount that EAC can recover by performing the full CIRC error correction and redundancy filling, as well as retrying many times. However, it can't perform miracles and does not repair discs with large scratches or manufacturing defects. The CDs I want to fix are not that bad. I have one DVD that has a deep scratch I assume will not be recoverable (if EAC or similar does DVDs) |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 18, 2016 18:11:47 GMT
It's worth a try, but be patient as it can take many hours.
EAC doesn't work on DVDs. I don't know of an equivalent.
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Post by Stratmangler on Dec 18, 2016 18:17:59 GMT
You'd be surprised how some damage that has a big visual impact (such as a big scratch) can be of no consequence, yet I had one CD that was damaged irreparably because someone picked it up in its case, got engaged in a conversation, and whilst talking started turning the disc around in the case. The damage was next to invisible, but a section of the disc could not be read by any CD player thereafter. I was not a happy bunny, and the perpetrator didn't have the decency to offer to replace the disc  EAC does not handle DVDs in any shape or form. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 18, 2016 20:16:00 GMT
If I become cleverer I will have a go.
Otherwise I will ambush someone clever
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