Unable to read Karaoke disk

[truluckjoyce]

I am trying to import karaoke disk tracks into Hoster. Hoster is only reading three or four of the tracks on a disk. Why doesn't it read all the tracks so that they can be imported.

I am using WINDOWS XP. Hoster Version 3.318 and have downloaded all the updates.

For example, one of the brands I am having trouble with are SAV.

I am using the Plextor for reading the CDG but have also tried using a standard CD/DVD.

Also, how do I add a brand to the options available for importing tracks? We have purchased new CDGs and they are not listed in the list of brands.

For example I have disk such as Sing It Now, Keith Urban and I am unable to import the tracks because there is no disk id.

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by truluckjoyce

I am trying to import karaoke disk tracks into Hoster. Hoster is only reading three or four of the tracks on a disk. Why doesn't it read all the tracks so that they can be imported.

I am using WINDOWS XP. Hoster Version 3.318 and have downloaded all the updates.

For example, one of the brands I am having trouble with are SAV.

I am using the Plextor for reading the CDG but have also tried using a standard CD/DVD.

One thing that comes to mind is what is the condition of the CDs? Are they scratched or dirty? Does it show error for the rest of the songs on those CDs?

Originally Posted by truluckjoyce

Also, how do I add a brand to the options available for importing tracks? We have purchased new CDGs and they are not listed in the list of brands.

For example I have disk such as Sing It Now, Keith Urban and I am unable to import the tracks because there is no disk id.

If the Brand isn't listed then the diskID won't be either. However you can type them in then fill in the Titles and Artists for all the tracks on that CD. And you can find the DiskID on the label of the CD.

[truluckjoyce]

When I attempt to import songs off a disk, the disk may have 15 songs but Hoster will only indicate three or four songs are on the disk; such as 11-12-13, the last few songs but never the whole disk.

The disk are fairly new and in good to excellent condition.

Originally Posted by ddouglass

One thing that comes to mind is what is the condition of the CDs? Are they scratched or dirty? Does it show error for the rest of the songs on those CDs?

If the Brand isn't listed then the diskID won't be either. However you can type them in then fill in the Titles and Artists for all the tracks on that CD. And you can find the DiskID on the label of the CD.

[truluckjoyce]

When I click in the "Brand" dialog box I am not allowed to type anything in it myself. I can only select an existing Brand.

The disks are in good to excellent condition. No error messages are displayed.

Originally Posted by ddouglass

One thing that comes to mind is what is the condition of the CDs? Are they scratched or dirty? Does it show error for the rest of the songs on those CDs?

If the Brand isn't listed then the diskID won't be either. However you can type them in then fill in the Titles and Artists for all the tracks on that CD. And you can find the DiskID on the label of the CD.

[ddouglass]

When you try to type in the brand name box what happens?
Are you using Vista or XP?

[George]

I don't think she's activating the drop down menu.

[truluckjoyce]

Yes, I am clicking in the brand dialog box and clicking on the drop down arrow. The preset brands are displayed but there is no way to type a new brand.

Originally Posted by George

I don't think she's activating the drop down menu.

[truluckjoyce]

I am using XP and when I click in the brand name box I get no cursor allowing me to type. Only the list of preset brands appears.

Originally Posted by ddouglass

When you try to type in the brand name box what happens?
Are you using Vista or XP?

[George]

Originally Posted by truluckjoyce

I am using XP and when I click in the brand name box I get no cursor allowing me to type. Only the list of preset brands appears.

Did you try selecting UNKNOWN BRAND, CUSTOM ASSEMBLY, or PRIVATE RESERVE from the list that appears?

[mindonstrike]

Originally Posted by truluckjoyce

I am using XP and when I click in the brand name box I get no cursor allowing me to type. Only the list of preset brands appears.

At the risk of asking a dumb question. Did you try typing something into the brand field? As soon as you open the import screen the brand field should be highlighted so you can just start typing if you wish or use the dropdown box.
There is no obvious cursor per se' unless you click the mouse inside the field.

Sam