Car CD Player : What is it?
| Car CD players are used to play music from audio CDs while driving. They are usually mounted on the car's dash and have controls for playback, track selection, and pause and stop buttons. Most players have small LCD screens that show basic track information, such as title, number, and length. Some also have a shuffle option, which sets the player to play tracks in random order. CD players may be powered by batteries or run on the car's power supply. |
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Kinds of Car CD Players include the following: |
Built-in Car CD Players
Built-in Car CD Players are permanently installed in the car's dash. They are wired to the car batteries behind the dash, allowing them to operate on the car's power supply. They are usually part of the car's main audio system, which gives them limited sound quality and makes them hard to upgrade.
Portable Car CD Players
Portable Car CD Players can be removed from the dash and mounted on another car's dash. They are ideal for those who have more than one car, because they eliminate the need to install a separate player in each vehicle. They are usually powered by batteries, although some models can switch between car and battery power.
Car CD changers
Car CD changers can hold multiple CDs and feed one disc to the player at a time. They may have internal or external racks that hold as many as 200 CDs, or rotating carousel trays that hold three to seven CDs. Most models have separate trays that allow you to change or load CDs while another disc is playing. |
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Power supply: Choose a car CD player that can run on both batteries and the car power supply. If you are buying a portable player, look for one with a car power adapter so that you can hook it up to the car's power supply instead. This will allow you to save the player's batteries for backup in case your car batteries die out.
File and disc formats: Choose a car CD player that can play various file formats, including .mp3 and .wav files. Look for one that accepts recordable and rewritable CDs, so that you can play custom-made CDs.
Controls: Choose a remote-controlled car CD player to allow you to select tracks while keeping your hands on the steering wheel. Look for a small, simple remote control that you can hold and operate while steering. |
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