The owner's manual says that the CD player can play mp3s. (page 5-42). I tried a number of different recording modes for mp3 files and none are recognized. It does recognize conventionally recorded CD's. If anyone has succeeded can you please post your method in a reply please? This seems like vapourware to me. Or maybe the thing is defective in my care.
MP3 CDs in 2006 Legacy
Feb 04, 2006
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I don't have a 2006 Legacy :( but in general:
- make sure you record "finalized" CD (no further recording possible)
- don't put there anything except the .MP3 files (your recording software may be doing you unwanted favors and putting something else there as well).
- don't use long (or internationalized) names -- try burning a CD with just a handful of tracks: song1.mp3, song2.mp3, etc. (where by "song1" I *literally* mean "song1") in the top-level directory.
You may also try using some other CD-burning software from the one you've been using.
Cheers,
Hmm, if the 06 is anything like the 05 Legacy, I don't think it can play MP3 format, only the Outback has that option. They have a different head unit. Don't ask me why. I wish I had the MP3 on mine too.
Yes my manual says I can use mp3's but it is also a manual used for the outback so that is what they are referring to. Trust me, the head units are different. Go to
formatting link
if you want a second opinion.
I my new 2006 Forester plays my MP3 burned cd's right off... no problems. My burner is practically brand new. How old is your CD burner? In computer terms, legacy computer equipment e.g. just 2-3 years old such as CD R burners may not be compatible. CD R- works better than CD RW for some reason as well.
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