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How to Set CD Burning Preferences in iTunes

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If you burn a CD using iTunes without setting your preferences, the results may disappoint you. Follow these steps to burn a high-quality CD that you will enjoy for years to come.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    If you are a Windows user, choose "Preferences" from the "Edit" menu. If you are a Mac user, choose "Preferences" from the "iTunes" menu.

  2. Step 2

    Select the "Importing" button. You will see a pop-up menu. Select either "AIFF Encoder" or "Apple Lossless Encoder."

  3. Step 3

    Insert an audio CD.

  4. Step 4

    Click "Import" until you have you have imported everything you would like to burn to the CD.

  5. Step 5

    Go to "File" and select "New Playlist." Select and enter a name for the group of songs you have just imported. Press "Return."


  6. Step 6

    Select the "Library" icon from the "Source" list. In the order in which you want to hear them, drag the songs you want on the CD to the playlist you have just named and created. Click "Burn CD."

  7. Step 7

    Insert a blank CD-R disk.

  8. Step 8

    Select "Burn CD" one last time. It will take a few minutes to burn the CD.

Tips & Warnings
  • Apple Lossless Encoder uses less hard drive space than AIFF of the same quality.
  • Most CDs can hold up to 74 songs.
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