Disctext

JohnDavo · Apr 22nd, 2012, 22:00

I have had my XC90 SE ( 05 plate ) now for 18 months and still not worked out how to get the disctext facility to work when playing CDs.

I have the option checked in the menu and have used various CDs including originals without success.

Does anyone know how to get this to work?

I can never remember which disc is which in the changer and without disctext I have to listen to every CD to get to the right one! It must be an age thing.

Thanks in advance.

John.

JimG · Apr 23rd, 2012, 09:59

I've noticed that it depends on the CD. I have some CDs that have it and some that don't, even though they are all originals.

GerryS · Apr 23rd, 2012, 13:04

It gets the information about artist, track, etc., from any CD-Text encoded on the CD (in the subcode data which also contains track number, track time, etc., if you're interested...)

Unfortunately, CD-Text never really took off, in that very few pre-recorded CDs have it.

What I do is backup all my CDs on the computer to an mp3 or wma format. When you do this, most software (e.g. Windows audio player, Real audio) looks up a database online and works out the name of your disk and tracknames.

You can then burn your music back in standard audio format onto a re-writeable CD (CD-RW) or a write once CD-R for use in the car (which also ensures the original doesn't get damaged). Unfortunately, lots of CD burner software doesn't write the CD - text. The only free one I'm aware of is Real Audio. So if you use this, you'll end up with a copy of your CD with all the track info, etc, displayed on your car. Bit convoluted I know!

Also, in case you didn't know, re-recordable CD-RWs (as oposed to write-once CD-Rs) have a lower signal level on playback, which some older CD players can't cope with. The CD player in the XC90 (at least mine) is happy to play CD-RWs.

Gerry

JohnDavo · Apr 23rd, 2012, 19:53

Many thanks for the advice Gerry.

I will give it a go.

John

JohnDavo · Apr 24th, 2012, 21:08

Gerry,

Just downloaded Real Audio Player as you suggested and it works a treat. I am in the process of re-burning my favouite CDs so I can get disctext with all of them!

Thanks again.

Apr 22nd, 2012, 22:00	#1
JohnDavo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2023 16:29 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wirral	Disctext I have had my XC90 SE ( 05 plate ) now for 18 months and still not worked out how to get the disctext facility to work when playing CDs. I have the option checked in the menu and have used various CDs including originals without success. Does anyone know how to get this to work? I can never remember which disc is which in the changer and without disctext I have to listen to every CD to get to the right one! It must be an age thing. Thanks in advance. John.

Apr 23rd, 2012, 09:59	#2
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I've noticed that it depends on the CD. I have some CDs that have it and some that don't, even though they are all originals. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Apr 23rd, 2012, 13:04	#3
GerryS Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2023 22:15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southampton	It gets the information about artist, track, etc., from any CD-Text encoded on the CD (in the subcode data which also contains track number, track time, etc., if you're interested...) Unfortunately, CD-Text never really took off, in that very few pre-recorded CDs have it. What I do is backup all my CDs on the computer to an mp3 or wma format. When you do this, most software (e.g. Windows audio player, Real audio) looks up a database online and works out the name of your disk and tracknames. You can then burn your music back in standard audio format onto a re-writeable CD (CD-RW) or a write once CD-R for use in the car (which also ensures the original doesn't get damaged). Unfortunately, lots of CD burner software doesn't write the CD - text. The only free one I'm aware of is Real Audio. So if you use this, you'll end up with a copy of your CD with all the track info, etc, displayed on your car. Bit convoluted I know! Also, in case you didn't know, re-recordable CD-RWs (as oposed to write-once CD-Rs) have a lower signal level on playback, which some older CD players can't cope with. The CD player in the XC90 (at least mine) is happy to play CD-RWs. Gerry

Apr 23rd, 2012, 19:53	#4
JohnDavo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2023 16:29 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wirral	Many thanks for the advice Gerry. I will give it a go. John

Apr 24th, 2012, 21:08	#5
JohnDavo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2023 16:29 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wirral	Gerry, Just downloaded Real Audio Player as you suggested and it works a treat. I am in the process of re-burning my favouite CDs so I can get disctext with all of them! Thanks again.

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