CD-R's in a Clarion XMD-1

(jroyal) · (jroyal) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 05-27-2003, 8:07 AM

I have been using Sony 74 minute CD-R's and they skip like crazy. I noticed that Verbatim CD-R's seem to work better. Any one else have simliar problems? Or have any suggestions for better CD-R's?

(bigjackamo) · (bigjackamo) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 05-27-2003, 9:05 AM

I use the Sony 74's as well and they seem to work fine for a while but then start skipping. Not sure if its all CDR's or the sonys or the deck.

tige_joe 05-27-2003, 8:48 PM

Probably the deck. Also.....it would help keep the heat build up if you remove the black plastic splash guard that is installed on top of the unit underneath the dash.

tige_joe 05-27-2003, 8:52 PM

By the way....you have to remember that the Clarion is not really a top of the line head unit. Not that I'm trash talking it.....It just doesn't have the high end qualities of other stereos with more sophisticated laser sampling.

(leetudor) · (leetudor) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 05-28-2003, 4:44 AM

The Clarion XMD-1 has a two year warranty, so call the dealer and have them order a new one.

(jroyal) · (jroyal) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 06-25-2003, 10:58 AM

I was told (by Clarion) that Clarions without the Pro-Audio logo were 1 year warranties and only the Pro-Audio versions were covered by the 2 year warranty.

audioformz 06-25-2003, 9:24 PM

Jeff,

Before you send that Clarion head back, test it out with a few regular CD's. The quality of CD-R disc varies greatly between manufacturers and the quality can deteriorate dramatically the more you play them.

--Ronnie
www.audioformz.com

(skerzz) · (skerzz) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 06-25-2003, 11:29 PM

I use TDK 74 minute Cd's and they skip like crazy too. Its probably the deck.

whitechocolate 06-26-2003, 9:55 AM

I have notice that disk's that skip in My Clarion XMD-1 dont skip in my 6 Dick Changer???

(barry) · (barry) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-26-2003, 11:11 AM

Jeff, I had the same problem.. here's the fix:
Do not burn your cd's at max burn rate. My burner is a 52x and I burn at 32x and my cd's no longer skip. My techie buddy informed me of this, whatever your burner is, back off the burn rate by at least 2 steps.

Try it, I think you'll be surprised.

B-

(jroyal) · (jroyal) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 06-26-2003, 11:20 AM

Grant - Good idea - Sounds like a good excuse to get a disc changer!

Barry - Thanks for the advice - I'll try that. I'll slow the rate down. I think mine is a 40x. I'll try something a little slower.

Thanks,

Jeff

(tdeneka) · (tdeneka) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-26-2003, 11:28 AM

Grant, are you a porn star???

whitechocolate 06-26-2003, 12:08 PM

"Thomas D" No,Im no Porn Star, What you make you say that?

(tdeneka) · (tdeneka) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-26-2003, 1:14 PM

Why else would you need a "6 Dick Changer" ???

(supraman) · (supraman) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 06-26-2003, 1:23 PM

LOL. That was very crass...but funny.

(wake_fun) · (wake_fun) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-26-2003, 5:46 PM

LOL

whitechocolate 06-26-2003, 5:58 PM

Hahaha LOL

(bob) · (bob) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 06-26-2003, 11:29 PM

ok now how are they getting away with it but i say one word and it spits out all these errors about you cant say that, you need to change your spelling??

(jroyal) · (jroyal) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 06-30-2003, 6:09 AM

Barry,

I tried slowing down the burn rate and it worked great. No skipping on the CD's I burned. Thanks for your help.

(barry) · (barry) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-30-2003, 9:23 AM

Jeff,
You're welcome!
I need to ask him(my buddy)what the differnce in burn rates is. I have no idea why burning at max rate makes them skip, weird!

B-