denon DCM-280 blues

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yamahog66@yahoo.com wrote:
> my DCM280 is new (mfg. july 2004)
>
> it plays mp3 files on 80mm 200mb tiny mini disks sony CDR "FLAWLESS
> for hours"
> but will never play an mp3's on full size 80 minute 700mb disks
> TDK 52x. 80m 700mb almost work. other brands are dead.
> it will either not play, skip tracks or abort tracks mid play.
>
> using: same song set ( 60 files no folders )
> using same Nero 6.3.125 ( express cdr mp3 burn and manual burn all
> 9660 modes)
> using SOny CRX195e1 burner.
>
> If I take same data set and set up, & burn a new 80mm tiny disks , it
> plays
> so this proves my data and method is correct, only the media is
> different.
>
> is there a calibration to fix this.
>
> Lazer beam focus? and where is it on the head? if anyone knows.
>
> after 20 burns , all 118mm disks fail 280 and all disks play on all
> other mp3 devices.
> I tried every nero 9660 permutation as a test, level 1 and 2 mode 1
> and 2.
> even played with MS-joliet (on and off)
>
> FYI: I just love my RCA RP8078 ( plays them all and displays titles )
>
> any help , thanks! jtgh
>
The problem is not your Denon DCM-280, it's the 700 MB format. 650s are
the safest bet for most compatibilty. If you don't really need the extra
6 minutes, or could perhpas sacrifice a few less MP3s per disk, just
stick with 650 MB CDRs.

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