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Replying to: gibbyscott2 (Jan 09, 2006 10:48 am) You will find a link with instructions on creating DVD-a's, including free downloadable software. I followed the instructions; however, I use Nero to create the WAV files, usually about 4GB's for six albums at CD quality. Running the MakeDVDA batch file will create a DVDA iso image file. I then use Nero to copy the image file to a DVD disk. I use regular DVD-r disk. In fact, the disks I'm using comes from a cheap batch of DVD's that didn't work well for other backup applications. It would take me twenty minutes to create the WAV's from CD's, twenty minutes for MakeDVDA to create the iso image, and twenty minutes to copy the image to a DVD. The DVD-A's works greate in the TL. Maybe jimmyrice14 can compare vehicles by playing DVD-A's. |
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Replying to: macr2000 (Jan 09, 2006 12:08 pm)
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Replying to: macr2000 (Jan 09, 2006 12:08 pm) Must you convert them to WMA before going to DVD or can you use MP3's? I'd have to convert my MP3's to WMA if this is not the case. Thanks. Jimmyrice14
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Replying to: gibbyscott2 (Jan 09, 2006 1:15 pm) I use the downloads from 'Version 2'. I use Nero 7 Ultra Edition, ver. 7.0.1.2. I use Nero Express to convert CD's to WAV, MakeDVDA to create DVD image, and Nero Burning ROM to burn DVD image to a DVD-r.
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Replying to: jimmyrice14 (Jan 09, 2006 2:07 pm) Since MP3 files are quite a bit smaller than your WAV files, I assume MP3 may be converted to DVD-a at a lesser quality than CD while using less disk space. Also, a DVD can have more than one group where each group contains no more than 99 titles. I don't recall how to access each group, but I read it in a forum somewhere.
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Replying to: macr2000 (Jan 09, 2006 2:38 pm) |
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Replying to: macr2000 (Jan 09, 2006 10:13 am) Oh, by the way, I never mentioned that the ipod music link does sound excellent as far as sound quality goes, it's just the searching feature sucks to the extreme. If you are into just putting a few songs on the ipod or a few albums at one time it might not be so bad. |
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Replying to: gibbyscott (Jan 08, 2006 3:42 pm) Sorry to hear the disappointing news. I am still trying to decide if it is worth havin this iPod attachment in my '06 TL. If possible, could you (or anyone else with knowledge) please answer a few questions? 1. Does the song information (artist, title, etc.) show up on the "navi" screen? If so, what information does it include? 2. Is voice command the only way to access songs? For instance, once you select "artist," does a list of the artists shows up on the "navi" screen and allow you to scroll through? If not, can you still use the iPod to select songs, etc. when it is plugged into the car? 3. Assuming voice command is all you have, once you get to "ZZ Top," can you then use the seek/scan or steering wheel buttons to move through all of the ZZ Top songs? I appreciate any information you can give me. Thanks for your help and I am sorry for all of th equestions.
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Replying to: markxi (Jan 09, 2006 7:09 pm) 1. No. The "navi" does not display song information. It will display track number (not very useful) and time of song, but nothing else. The "audio feedback" will announce the artist, album or playlist before it starts playing the song. (However, it will likely mispronounce it.) Others who have spoken to Honda of America/Acura have been told the display of song/artist information this is something that might come in the future and have been told to look for "software updates" on the corporate site. In addition, when plugged in, the iPod loses its own display and simply shows a big check mark or something like that. 2. Accessing artists/playlists through pushing buttons on the head unit and listening to the alphabet and pressing more buttons is the only way to get to your desired artist/album/playlist. However, contrary to previous posts, you can descend through the alphabet (start at "Z" and work backwards) in the event you are looking for something from say "ZZ Top." As of yet, nobody has figured out a way to speed through the alphabet in either direction. From there you can seek/scan through the various songs. Also, no, you cannot use the iPod controls when it is connected to the music link. It can take anywhere from 10 seconds to 30+ seconds to get to the song you are looking for. However, you never have to take your eyes off of the road. 3. Yes, once you get to the artist or album, you can use the head unit buttons to skip through the different songs. However, I am unsure about the functionality of the steering wheel controls. Additional Issues: The PC software can be difficult to use and has some bugs. However, most people I "spoke" with were ultimately able to figure it out. Overall, everyone is disappointed and feels misled by Acura. (Myself included.) However, nobody disputes that the sound quality is great and the fact that it is covered by the Acura warranty is a plus. Also, after getting over their initial frustration, most people have started to "enjoy" the music link by creating a few playlists of their favorite tunes and saving the tedious searching for rare songs they just feel the need to hear. Given that I am not a fan of aftermarket integration systems and lack any mechanical ability whatsoever, I will probably get the Music Link and enjoy the ability to have all my tunes with me. Given that the cable is hidden in the glove box, the only true "risk" I see is the money. Hopefully, Acura will upgrade the system in a few months and we will all be pleasantly surprised. Hope this helps.
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Replying to: graffixx (Dec 19, 2005 10:07 pm)
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