CD and DVD Drives

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Model no clarion cdc634 digital audio / 6 disc CD changer

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Model no clarion cdc634 digital audio / 6 disc CD changer

please send me this CD player code thank you

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press the eject button and hold it until the CDs eject I had this problem with my 2001 Rodeo, it is the first sign of the CD changer taking a crap and breaking.

First, you need a background on binary.

Binary is a system of ones and zeroes (100101010101001001011 (I have no clue what that means, nor do I much care...)) used by computers and other electronics to store and send data. It is analogous to Morse code - only think of it as Morse code with only on and off switches.

Now, binary digits all stand for numbers. Using one digit, we have 2 possible results:

0,1.

Which stand for the values of 0 and 1, respectively. Therefore, we call the first digit the "one's column"

If you know anything about basic permutations and statistics, you know this:

The number of permutations of anything equal the number of possibilities for an item, times the number of possibilities for the next item, and so on and so forth.

Therefore, we see that we have two possibilities for each digit; a zero and a one. If we have two digits, we have four possible choices - 2 (choices for the first digit) X 2 (choices for the second digit). Notice that this can be simplified by 2 squared (the use of the ^ sign will be used to denote exponents from here on, for means of simplicity), or 2^2.

As you may expect, with four digits, the number of possible combinations are 2^4, and, most importantly, with eight it is 2^8.

This is the number 256 (you would actually be able to count up to 255, since you still have 0 with 00000000). This amount of data is called one byte, and is the size of one letter, such as the letters on this page. This FAQ article is about the size of one kilobyte, or 1024 bytes (notice something? 1024 is a power of 2! It's like this in almost everything in computers and programming - check it out for yourself!!!). If I don't finish soon, it could be a megabyte, or 1024 X 1024 bytes, or a gigabyte, or 1024 X 1024 X 1024 bytes. That's a lot of information! This is how the computer stores, uses, and interprets all the information it has.

Now, with 255 characters, called ASCII (it's the computer's "alphabet"), the computer or CD player or whatever is able to translate these 0's and 1's into a sound wave based on what characters are present. Of course, this is an alarmingly high number of characters, but the computer is fast, and can probably handle it. If you were to try to decipher one song based on the information the computer sees, it could take you days, even weeks, to make it out, whereas the computer does it as it goes, at a standard rate called the "bit rate". One bit (Binary digIT) is one zero or one in a byte. As you may guess, songs with higher bitrates have better quality, but require faster processors and faster computers/CD players/etc. to play, and require more space on the disk.

Now, to answer your question, CDs are made of plastic. They hold information in binary like this:

___|__|___|__|_|___|____|__|_|_|_|_|.

If you think of zeroes as "off"s and ones as "on"s, it is easy to understand how they do this. The computer burning (making) the CD reads the binary information it wants to put on the CD, in your case, music, and literally burns a part of the CD with a laser to make it transparent (I don't remember if they burn holes for zeroes or ones, but one is burnt and the other is not). The distance between each bit is standardized, so the computer does not need to guess the size. As you can probably guess, these holes are very, very small. You probably normally couldn't see them, but they're there.

When your computer or CD player or whatever goes to read the CD, it uses another laser. When it detects the laser on the other side, it marks it down, and, by figuring out when it saw the laser, it is able to determine bits and bytes. If it doesn't see the laser, it will mark it as one thing, and, if it does, it will mark it as another. It then translates the bits and bytes (eight bits) into music, sound, movies, pictures, text, programs, or whatever you want to hear, use, see, do, or whatever.

This is actually the way most information is stored on your computer. It is also the way your hard drive works, but, instead of burning an optical hole, it uses tiny magnetic charges and a magnetic reader to keep track of data. That's why powerful electric storms can wipe out data on a hard drive of a computer.

DVDs work in the same basic principle, as well.

Does that answer your question?

You can also find details on how compact discs are made from this article: http://www.newcyberian.com/CD-manufacturing.HTML

In my 2001, I use the auxiliary video & sound inputs on the built-in VCR for a regular home type DVD player, plugged into a power inverter. The DVD player is tucked under the middle row of seats.

I have been eyeing the new smaller players available today, some of which even have car adaptors, or the all-in-one with their own screen which can still connect to overhead screen and car sound system.

Lots cheaper, and I can still play the random vcr tape.

I found an interesting post at Automotive Forums about this. The poster describes how he removed the entire vcr from the console and mounted a DVD player in that space.

What isn't discussed is what they did about the sound/video connections. Maybe just strung a patch cord to the AUX inputs. I can see they could go under the bottom of the console to the inputs.

I'm very tempted by that idea...

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Which says: BMW Business CD Radio This factory BMW radio/CD head unit is a direct replacement to the BMW tape deck. Great for any 3 series 1996-1998 (and convertibles thru 1999) and all Z3's (Roadsters, coupes, and M's). Replace that out-dated tape player and give yourself the ability to play CD's "on the fly", right from the front seats! This unit will control your BMW 6 disc trunk-mounted CD changer, giving you 7 CD's to shuffle, one of which can be exchanged without having to pull over and pop the trunk. This is a 100% factory stereo upgrade. Unlike the awkward aftermarket upgrades you may have seen before, the BMW Business CD will match your BMW's interior flawlessly, just as the factory designed it. Complete with red/amber illumination to match your BMW's other gauges and on board computer. Even works with the Harman Kardon Premium Sound option!

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There are many great sites that buy your dvds or will help you sell your

dvds. But there is no definitive best place to sell. Many serve a different

purpose depending upon the level of service you desire and your value on

time spent selling. I will highlight the pros and cons of selling to the big

guys and some surprise alternatives you may have never heard of.

EBay - is a well known auction site. Just about everybody knows you can sell your stuff and make money online

at eBay. But it's not the only gig in town. There are other great places to sell your products online and make a

few dollars. You can sell on consignment, auction, or list your items for sale outright on other sites that do not

require a fee.

Google Base - You don't need a website to sell at Google Base. You can upload your entire store inventory and

sell items through the most popular search engine on the Internet. Categories of products and services you can

sell through Google Base include events and activities, products, recipes, vehicles, list jobs, reviews, services,

and vacation rentals. And what's the best part about Google Base? It's free. The problem with Google Base?

Sales volume. Like any new site that tries to break into eBay's territory it's hard to get the engine rolling

because buyers want you go where the sellers are and he sellers want to go where the buyers are. And because

Google base is new there are not many of either right now. But making your service free is a step to getting

there.

Amazon.com - Amazon.com built a solid reputation for itself as an online bookseller. Amazon's "used" platform

was originally modeled after half.com where sellers can choose to sell their own products on consignment. But

in recent years the largest bookseller online has branched out to become the 800 guerrilla in media sales. Other

sites like overstock.com model Amazon. The problem with Amazon: The learning curve and time required to get

selling. Setting up and verifying your bank account and credit card. Creating a datafile to upload to their

website. Organizing your incoming orders and email. Constant attention needs to be given to pricing. Even if

you set your sell prices low, bigger professional sellers will swoop in with their computerized scripts and

undercut your price by a penny. Amazon has been known to freeze new accounts if sales volume is heavy

because red flags are triggered. There are understandably alarmed of having new fraudulent accounts opening

and selling product without shipping. On Amazon you definitely will get orders but with the time required to

overcome these barriers I recommend selling DVDs on Amazon for the very serious seller or the career seller.

Learn more about the Amazon.com sales opportunity.

Amazon now has there own trade-in program where they posts prices what they pay on each item. They only pay store credit and i find the prices to be quite low compared to other sites.

Mx123.com - or Media Exchange 123 is in the business of buying your used DVDs, CDs and video games in

bulk. Consider this the easiest and fastest option. They give you a price quote through their website for your

used DVDs and they will buy everything you have in one easy hassle free transaction. You get a free shipping

label that you print out and stick on your box. Expect a payment by PayPal or check in two weeks after shipping

to them.

I have been a long time satisfied seller of DVDs to secondspin.com but I came across mx123.com by their

funny Youtube videos. My informal price evaluation has led me to believe mx123 pays higher than

secondspin.com on most items. The problem with MX123.com: Like any middleman you are not getting top

dollar you would if you were selling your items directly on your own. And beware of other "buy back" cookie

cutter websites popping up in this market niche. A degree of trust is required before sending your items off

through the mail before receiving payment.

Craigslist - Craigslist is free to sell. No commissions, no fees, no hassle. Consider it a free internet classified

service. Craigslist will help you hook up with someone in your local area. You work the payment details and the

exchange with the buyer. You can list almost anything for sale or trade at Craigslist. Categories books,

business, computer, furniture, jewelry, tickets, tools, arts & crafts, cars, CDs and DVDs, clothes, collectibles,

farm and garden, toys, household goods, music instruments, videos. Some of the problems: I have found this

ends up with many strangers knocking on my door or telephones ringing. You may not be comfortable with that.

You have buyers showing up that want to cherry pick though the best items in your collection. Craigslist may

best be used for items with a higher dollar value than DVDs. Craigslist is an informal channel for selling DVDs.

Handle with care.

UBid.com - UBid helps companies sell excess inventory. If you are in the biz and looking for a new place to sell

through, uBid is available.

UniSquare.com - UniSquare is smaller but similar to eBay. There are no listing fees for unlimited items for an unlimited time. This means you could list as many used DVDs as you want, have them sit around for awhile and not pay any fees. They do charge a 2% commission fee only when items sell though, which is very affordable.

Bonavendi.com - Bonavendi.com looks for several websites where you can sell and buy used things (including DVDs) and looks for the best price. You have no fees to pay it is completely for free, depending on the website you actually do sell to after looking for the best offer some fees can occur though.