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musicman1989 · 04-09-2006

Muzak no longer uses the CD-I format. All currect CDI clients are being converted to the XD format. I'm confused as to why your employer, Surgeville, opted for only 118 titles. The XD format holds up to 1500 titles [MPA format].

The vaa.txt file is used for the lcd display. It shows the current title and artist while the song is played.

I've been one of those service techs for Muzak since 1989. When I began employment, there were only 3 selections. Adult contemporary, elevator music, and even crappier elevator music. They have come a long way in the past 17 yrs. Any song you can think of is "Muzak" now. It is up to YOUR EMPLOYER to determine which genre and songs THEY want your clients to listen to while dining or shopping.

A tip, if your employer uses an XD player, never power it off. Otherwise, you WILL hear the same 8 hours of music everyday as the playlist starts over when powered back up.

Good luck on your "ripping"

04-09-2006	#46 (permalink)
musicman1989 New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	Re: What's Muzak's CD Protection!? Muzak no longer uses the CD-I format. All currect CDI clients are being converted to the XD format. I'm confused as to why your employer, Surgeville, opted for only 118 titles. The XD format holds up to 1500 titles [MPA format]. The vaa.txt file is used for the lcd display. It shows the current title and artist while the song is played. I've been one of those service techs for Muzak since 1989. When I began employment, there were only 3 selections. Adult contemporary, elevator music, and even crappier elevator music. They have come a long way in the past 17 yrs. Any song you can think of is "Muzak" now. It is up to YOUR EMPLOYER to determine which genre and songs THEY want your clients to listen to while dining or shopping. A tip, if your employer uses an XD player, never power it off. Otherwise, you WILL hear the same 8 hours of music everyday as the playlist starts over when powered back up. Good luck on your "ripping"