Users' questions

Is a DVD player as good as a CD player?

Is a DVD player as good as a CD player?

All DVD players will accept CDs, but this doesn’t necessarily make them better than a CD player. DVD players were designed to play video, not audio. Playing a CD on a DVD player is only possible when you connect an external audio output device, such as a TV or separate speaker set.

Can you play DVD in a CD player?

No you cannot play a DVD in a CD player. You will not destroy the DVD though it’s not impossible the DVD will get stuck (not physically) and you’ll have fun getting it out.

Which is better for music CD or DVD?

DVD-audio has the potential to replace CDs because of the higher quality of the sound. It is not clear that most consumers care about the difference in sound quality, since it is fairly subtle. There is a competing standard from Sony/Philips called the Super Audio CD that claims to have even better sound quality.

Do dedicated CD players sound better than DVD players?

If you are using the digital output, it makes no difference at all to sound. I use a dedicated CDP because: It sits right next to me rather than under the tv. The drive mech is all but silent, unlike the dvd player.

Is a Blu Ray player better than a CD player?

If your Blu-ray player is a higher quality player than your CD player, yes it could sound better if it has a better transport mechanism and digital-to-audio circuitry. Since Blu-ray players have to play high resolution audio from Blu-ray discs, the DAC chip is probably better than your equivalently priced CD player.

What is the basic difference between CD and DVD?

Comparison Chart

Basis for comparison CD DVD
Expands to Compact disk Digital Versatile Disk
Acquired size 700 MB 4.7 to 17 GB
Usage Less as compared to DVDs. More
Metal layer (recording layer) position on the disk Top Middle of the disk.

Can I put music on a DVD?

When you wish to copy music files from your computer, you can use either a CD or a DVD. While an audio CD can only contain approximately 80 minutes of music, a DVD can hold much more music. Burning music files to a DVD as a data DVD is useful for storing and playing a large collection of music.

What does CD and DVD mean?

CD and DVD both are high definition, high storage devices. CD stands for Compact Disk. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disk.

What would happen if you put a DVD in a CD player?

A DVD is physically different than a CD, so it will not play in a CD player. While a DVD-audio format exists, very few players will play it, especially in cars. So forget DVDs. A better solution is to convert the audio into MP3 format and burn the MP3 files on to a CD-R formatted as a DATA CD.

Do Blu-ray DVD players play music CDs?

All types of Blu-ray players can also play standard DVDs and CDs, so you can use one player for all your discs. Some models may support other types of specialized discs, such as audiophile Super Audio CDs (SACDs).

Can Blu-ray players play CD players?

In short, yes, a DVD or BluRay player will be fine. I use a DVD player in my setup. And assuming the player has playback buttons on the front, or has them on the remote, you can play CDs without needing a display set up.

Can a DVD be used as CD?

The conversion of converting DVD to CD audio can be done using the Windows Media Player that comes with the windows system. The steps are as follows: Step 1. Insert a blank CD to DVD/CD recorder Drive. Run WMP and switch to Library mode. Step 2. Click on Burn Tab in the top right corner.

Why is my CD player not working on my computer?

A CD-ROM or other disc drive that is not working can be caused by a loose interface connection, drivers not loading properly, virus, or the drive or CD attempting to be read being dirty. The most common cause of a CD-ROM drive to stop working is bad or corrupt drivers or a confliction between another running program.

Why won’t computer play CD?

There are some common causes to check for in case the disc doesn’t play. It could be as simple as dust or dirt on the disc, or a mistake made in the burning process. Insert the CD back into your computer and locate the CD drive image. It will appear on the desktop in Mac OS X, and in “My Computer” in Windows (or just “Computer,” for Windows 7).

How do you start a DVD Movie?

Click “Start” and “All Programs.” Scroll down the list of programs and click on “Windows Media Player.”. Select the tab “Library” and double-click on the DVD entry under “Music.” The DVD menu will be displayed. In the DVD menu, click on “Play” to start movie playback.

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