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Originally Posted by SlvrBullIT  I didn't think AAC (Apple's iTunes DRM format) works. Have to change over to .mp3 or .wma/.wmv formats to play. The ghetto method is burn them to cd playable discs and record on the V or file convert them then stick them on a usb media of some sort then record them that way. Trying to bribe the wife to hand over the really old ipod to permanently put in the center console box so I can just play from it so don't have to rip anything to the car's HD. Makes it easier to be mobile with music. |
This is correct. The HDD will not recognize AAC as an acceptable music format. Your iTunes library will need to be converted to a different format. I used mp3 for mine. I converted the entire library and set iTunes to import any additions to the library to mp3. When you do this you'll double the size of the library (AAC and mp3 versions of each song.) After creating the mp3's I went to the itunes music folder in windows and deleted all the AAC files. I now have my iTunes in mp3 only. Within windows it's easy to copy the iTunes music folder to a usb flash drive. In your car, you can then either record the music to the HDD or simply play directly from the flash drive.
If you choose to do this it will take some time. I did it so I can have my library on the car, computer and Blackberry. If I used an ipod I think I would just plug it into the cars jack and not bother with the HDD.
Hope this helps!