Burned CD's and song info
09-21-2009, 07:38 PM
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I am running a Mac at home and am trying to figure out how to burn songs from iTunes onto a CD that will show the song info(title) in the iDrive display when it is being played.
I have a few discs that I like but find it frustrating when a song comes up and i can't remember the songs name let alone artist - especially embarrassing if someone is asking me.
I have a few discs that I like but find it frustrating when a song comes up and i can't remember the songs name let alone artist - especially embarrassing if someone is asking me.
09-21-2009, 10:21 PM
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mine doesn't come up either 
could it be that we need an iDrive update?
i got my car used so i have no idea if it was ever updated and since im out of warranty, i don't wanna take it to a dealer unless i know i'm gonna get something out of it...
could it be that we need an iDrive update?i got my car used so i have no idea if it was ever updated and since im out of warranty, i don't wanna take it to a dealer unless i know i'm gonna get something out of it...
09-22-2009, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='1013542' date='Sep 22 2009, 02:11 AM
it should automatically copy with songs with titles and name... mine does it automatically
09-22-2009, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='1014302' date='Sep 22 2009, 06:47 PM
From iTunes, you cannot convert directly to MP3
09-22-2009, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by obacht545' post='1014360' date='Sep 22 2009, 08:07 PM
It works for me, burned an MP3 CD using iTunes from CDs I ripped, plays in my '05 545i, shows title info and everything... (after I had the iDrive updated for MP3 playback under warranty).
09-22-2009, 04:42 PM
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My mac gives me the option of MP3, Audio or Data. I Pick Audio and i check the "Show Text" box and it shows up in iDrive 
I have an 05 545i btw, my car doesnt play mp3's though.
I have an 05 545i btw, my car doesnt play mp3's though.
09-23-2009, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='1014302' date='Sep 22 2009, 06:47 PM
I don't think iTunes supports CD Text (I think that's what its called) when you rip to an analog CD. I always convert to MP3 first using 3rd party software, then to analog
From iTunes, you cannot convert directly to MP3
From iTunes, you cannot convert directly to MP3
Very confusing but I guess that's all I have.
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='1014382' date='Sep 22 2009, 05:39 PM
Really!?!? I always thought Apple wouldn't support this direct conversion due to its stance on DRM. I'll have to check iTunes out when I get a chance...