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Robbo32 · Mar 6th, 2006, 08:11 PM

Hi everybody,
just got my new 06 plate cooper s today and it's a blast to drive, best performing,handling and steering car ever for me !!!!!.
Previous car was a 225 TT Quattro, but the cooper s is a quantum leap ahead, and it's better on fuel by a fair margin.
Anyway my question is this, when i put a home burnt/made cd in the boost head unit it won't play which is a real bummer.
Is this the case or does it depend on what brand of blank cd you use ?.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Colin

Paul · Mar 6th, 2006, 08:16 PM

Not had a problem with mine, I use TDK "silver" or something like that.

DaFlake · Mar 7th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Robbo32

Hi everybody,
just got my new 06 plate cooper s today and it's a blast to drive, best performing,handling and steering car ever for me !!!!!.
Previous car was a 225 TT Quattro, but the cooper s is a quantum leap ahead, and it's better on fuel by a fair margin.
Anyway my question is this, when i put a home burnt/made cd in the boost head unit it won't play which is a real bummer.
Is this the case or does it depend on what brand of blank cd you use ?.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Colin

How are you burning the CD? Are you creating a music CD, or a data CD with MP3s?

Richard Crofts · Mar 7th, 2006, 09:34 AM

The player in the mini is not mp3 compatabel....to use mp3 files the cd must be burned as an audio CD not a data (mp3 cd). You must also only use CDR not CDRW dics. You must also close the CD for use in any machine, not a computer. These are all options on just about every burning programme out there.

Good luck...it does mean that you still only get 10-20 songs a CD unless they are all really short...its like a standard album CD in terms of song numbers

Paul · Mar 7th, 2006, 09:48 AM

I thought the latest units could play MP3s? Could be wrong though, I haven't tried MP3s on mine!

DaFlake · Mar 7th, 2006, 09:58 AM

The latest headunits are MP3 compatable... I have burned a number of CD's containing only MP3 files and played them in my system. It does, however, not like folders. You have to put the files on the root of the disc.

Richard Crofts · Mar 7th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Oh...you all have posh systems compared to my old 03 and 02 ones?!

Right...whos got an 06 spec CD for sale

:P

R

R53 Cooper S · Mar 7th, 2006, 10:24 AM

im sure mp3s work in the new boost radios

DaFlake · Mar 7th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts

Oh...you all have posh systems compared to my old 03 and 02 ones?!

Right...whos got an 06 spec CD for sale

:P

R

You should check Ebay, they constantly have them out there.

Richard Crofts · Mar 7th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Bit expensive surely? Direct replacemrnt for my current boost single slot?!

Sorry stealing just this one response before letting people get back to your dilemma.

R

DaFlake · Mar 7th, 2006, 11:17 AM

I've seen them go for about 270 Euros.. A bit expensive and you can buy a better HU for the same price.

memphisto · Mar 7th, 2006, 11:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts

Bit expensive surely? Direct replacemrnt for my current boost single slot?!

The Seimens BMW Boost CD is a direct swap for the original Alpine BMW Boost CD, and plays MP3 and WMA files.

On the minus side, I don't think it sounds as good as the Alpine.

Here is one installed in my 2002 Mini Cooper, it even looks better than the Alpine.

wow · Mar 7th, 2006, 12:03 PM

My 05 MCS with boost plays MP3s perfectly even if they are in folders.

DaFlake · Mar 7th, 2006, 12:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wow

My 05 MCS with boost plays MP3s perfectly even if they are in folders.

I may have mis-spoken on that. I have not actually tried folders but have heard that it does not work. This may not be right as the poster above has pointed out.

wow · Mar 7th, 2006, 12:11 PM

On one of my cds I have 32 folders!! No issues all i have to do is push the M button to change between folders.

memphisto · Mar 7th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Super Flake

The latest headunits are MP3 compatable... I have burned a number of CD's containing only MP3 files and played them in my system. It does, however, not like folders. You have to put the files on the root of the disc.

Folders work fine on my 2005 Seimens Boost CD Radio.

Pressing the M button briefly on the Radio allows you to navigate between the folders.

BennyB · Mar 14th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by memphisto

Folders work fine on my 2005 Seimens Boost CD Radio.

Pressing the M button briefly on the Radio allows you to navigate between the folders.

Just discovered i can now play MP3 cd's on my boost and now reading that i can change through folders with the M button, does anyone know if there is a way of changing the track number quickly as if i want to play track 50 do i have to hit the button 50 times???

Thanks
Benny

memphisto · Mar 14th, 2006, 05:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BennyB

..... do i have to hit the button 50 times???

Yes you do!

Try putting each album in a separate folder. It will make navigating the disc easier.

BennyB · Mar 14th, 2006, 06:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by memphisto

Yes you do!

Try putting each album in a separate folder. It will make navigating the disc easier.

Oh ok thanks. Another question does the unit support DVD mp3 disc's?????

Pinball · Mar 14th, 2006, 06:16 PM

Record the CD as a data cd. Make sure the CD is closed at the end of the recording session. Boost radio will play the CD then. It dosen't like 'open' CDs.

Mar 6th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#1
Robbo32 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Prestwick Ayrshire Local Time: 08:51 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Boost head unit and recordable CDs Hi everybody, just got my new 06 plate cooper s today and it's a blast to drive, best performing,handling and steering car ever for me !!!!!. Previous car was a 225 TT Quattro, but the cooper s is a quantum leap ahead, and it's better on fuel by a fair margin. Anyway my question is this, when i put a home burnt/made cd in the boost head unit it won't play which is a real bummer. Is this the case or does it depend on what brand of blank cd you use ?. Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks Colin

Mar 7th, 2006, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Robbo32 Hi everybody, just got my new 06 plate cooper s today and it's a blast to drive, best performing,handling and steering car ever for me !!!!!. Previous car was a 225 TT Quattro, but the cooper s is a quantum leap ahead, and it's better on fuel by a fair margin. Anyway my question is this, when i put a home burnt/made cd in the boost head unit it won't play which is a real bummer. Is this the case or does it depend on what brand of blank cd you use ?. Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks Colin How are you burning the CD? Are you creating a music CD, or a data CD with MP3s? Global Moderator

Mar 7th, 2006, 09:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	The latest headunits are MP3 compatable... I have burned a number of CD's containing only MP3 files and played them in my system. It does, however, not like folders. You have to put the files on the root of the disc. Global Moderator

Mar 7th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts Oh...you all have posh systems compared to my old 03 and 02 ones?! Right...whos got an 06 spec CD for sale :P R You should check Ebay, they constantly have them out there. Global Moderator

Mar 7th, 2006, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	I've seen them go for about 270 Euros.. A bit expensive and you can buy a better HU for the same price. Global Moderator

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Mar 6th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Not had a problem with mine, I use TDK "silver" or something like that.

Mar 7th, 2006, 09:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 3,060 Online	The player in the mini is not mp3 compatabel....to use mp3 files the cd must be burned as an audio CD not a data (mp3 cd). You must also only use CDR not CDRW dics. You must also close the CD for use in any machine, not a computer. These are all options on just about every burning programme out there. Good luck...it does mean that you still only get 10-20 songs a CD unless they are all really short...its like a standard album CD in terms of song numbers

Mar 7th, 2006, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	I thought the latest units could play MP3s? Could be wrong though, I haven't tried MP3s on mine!

Mar 7th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 3,060 Online	Oh...you all have posh systems compared to my old 03 and 02 ones?! Right...whos got an 06 spec CD for sale :P R

Mar 7th, 2006, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
R53 Cooper S GP 1699 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 113 Offline	im sure mp3s work in the new boost radios

Mar 7th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 3,060 Online	Bit expensive surely? Direct replacemrnt for my current boost single slot?! Sorry stealing just this one response before letting people get back to your dilemma. R

Mar 7th, 2006, 11:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
memphisto MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bucks Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts Bit expensive surely? Direct replacemrnt for my current boost single slot?! The Seimens BMW Boost CD is a direct swap for the original Alpine BMW Boost CD, and plays MP3 and WMA files. On the minus side, I don't think it sounds as good as the Alpine. Here is one installed in my 2002 Mini Cooper, it even looks better than the Alpine.

Mar 7th, 2006, 12:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:51 AM Posts: 580 Offline	My 05 MCS with boost plays MP3s perfectly even if they are in folders. MINI, it is a way of life.

Mar 7th, 2006, 12:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wow My 05 MCS with boost plays MP3s perfectly even if they are in folders. I may have mis-spoken on that. I have not actually tried folders but have heard that it does not work. This may not be right as the poster above has pointed out. Global Moderator

Mar 7th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:51 AM Posts: 580 Offline	On one of my cds I have 32 folders!! No issues all i have to do is push the M button to change between folders. MINI, it is a way of life.

Mar 7th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
memphisto MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bucks Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Super Flake The latest headunits are MP3 compatable... I have burned a number of CD's containing only MP3 files and played them in my system. It does, however, not like folders. You have to put the files on the root of the disc. Folders work fine on my 2005 Seimens Boost CD Radio. Pressing the M button briefly on the Radio allows you to navigate between the folders.

Mar 14th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
BennyB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bromley Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by memphisto Folders work fine on my 2005 Seimens Boost CD Radio. Pressing the M button briefly on the Radio allows you to navigate between the folders. Just discovered i can now play MP3 cd's on my boost and now reading that i can change through folders with the M button, does anyone know if there is a way of changing the track number quickly as if i want to play track 50 do i have to hit the button 50 times??? Thanks Benny

Mar 14th, 2006, 05:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
memphisto MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bucks Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BennyB ..... do i have to hit the button 50 times??? Yes you do! Try putting each album in a separate folder. It will make navigating the disc easier.

Mar 14th, 2006, 06:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
BennyB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bromley Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by memphisto Yes you do! Try putting each album in a separate folder. It will make navigating the disc easier. Oh ok thanks. Another question does the unit support DVD mp3 disc's?????

Mar 14th, 2006, 06:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pinball MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South of the border Local Time: 09:51 AM Posts: 89 Offline	Record the CD as a data cd. Make sure the CD is closed at the end of the recording session. Boost radio will play the CD then. It dosen't like 'open' CDs.

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