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How to Embed Track Titles on Audio CDs

Embedded track, song and album information is known as a "tag." A tag can either be made during the production of a CD or added later by using a program. When inserted into a supported stereo, the song tag is displayed across the screen. This feature is most common in car stereo units that can read data discs. CD tags not only look cool but are also helpful if the listener does not know what song is being played.

Things You'll Need

  • CD burning program
  • Blank CD-R or RW disc
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Instructions

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      Open your default CD burning application. Windows Media Player is recommended for Windows users and iTunes is recommended for Mac users.

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      Create a data CD project. In Windows Media Player go to the top menu and right-click "Burn," then select "Data CD." In iTunes go to "Preferences" and select the burning icon at the right of the screen. Click "Data CD" as the disc format.

    • 3

      Add or create a playlist. In Windows Media Player drag the files or folders into the right column of the program. Name the playlist by clicking "Burnlist" and selecting "Save As" if you are making a new one. Enter a name and click "Save." To create a new playlist in iTunes, click the plus sign icon in the left-side menu. Enter a name into the space provided then click "File" and select "Save."

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      Edit the playlist track names. In Windows Media Player you must load the playlist first. Double click on the playlist name on the left side of the screen. Right click on a track and select "Edit." Type the name of the track into the space provided. In iTunes right click on a track and select "Rename."

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      Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. In Windows Media Player click the "Start Burn" icon. In iTunes right-click your playlist and select "Burn playlist to disc."

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