Jukebox Question
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I have thousands of songs on my computer in mp3 format. Burning them to CD just to put them in the jukebox sounds like a real PITA 
. I'm thinking if that's the only way, I might look into removing the hard drive from the truck, connecting it to the computer, and downloading my library directly to the drive. Does anyone know what file format the music is stored as on the hard drive? I'm sure whatever it is a converter can be found 
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- Carl
. I'm thinking if that's the only way, I might look into removing the hard drive from the truck, connecting it to the computer, and downloading my library directly to the drive. Does anyone know what file format the music is stored as on the hard drive? I'm sure whatever it is a converter can be found .- Carl
That's what I was going to try...
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I think the manual says specifically that it won't copy from USB and I couldn't find a "Record" option on the screen for it when I tried anyways.
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Yep, no record button on the USB screen.
I think part of the problem is they are trying to comply with licensing and royalty requirements by limiting the number of ways you can load the jukebox - and failing since you can burn your own music to a CD and load it up. Might as well let you load it from a stick.
I think part of the problem is they are trying to comply with licensing and royalty requirements by limiting the number of ways you can load the jukebox - and failing since you can burn your own music to a CD and load it up. Might as well let you load it from a stick.
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I know you can't rip to dvd and I'm pretty sure I've tried DVD and that failed too. I converted my iTunes library to mp3's and then dumped them to a DVD and that worked on my wife's truck. I haven't tried it with the Ford yet, but I bet it would work.
The software I used was dbpoweramp. It is small fee at $38, but worth every penny.
The software I used was dbpoweramp. It is small fee at $38, but worth every penny.
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I gave up, bought a 2nd Ford USB cable and a cheap 16gb flash drive and threw it in the glove box.
I suppose if the itunes playlist(s) records faster I may try it again.
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Is the USB cable proprietary? Why did you buy a Ford one? My iPod USB plugs in and works fine to control my iPod. If it is just preference, I understand that...just curious is all.
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I believe it is to make use of the second USB connection in the glove box. I recall some threads on this...
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From: Gilbert
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This is the one that I bought:
9C3Z-14D202-B
You have to file down one side of it, you'll understand why when you see the cable and the pic in this post:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...l#post10122527
9C3Z-14D202-B
You have to file down one side of it, you'll understand why when you see the cable and the pic in this post:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...l#post10122527
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This is the one that I bought:
9C3Z-14D202-B
You have to file down one side of it, you'll understand why when you see the cable and the pic in this post:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...l#post10122527
9C3Z-14D202-B
You have to file down one side of it, you'll understand why when you see the cable and the pic in this post:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...l#post10122527
Thanks
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You can still get a regular USB to mini-B and a female/female USB adapter for under 10 bucks and it will work. No need to get the Ford version.
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OK thanks!