How to turn your piCoreplayer into a CD Player

piCoreplayer can be very handy when playing music stored in the NAS or HDD, but what if you want to play a CD one day? Would you invest another CD player if you just want to play a CD occationally? This article will walk you through the steps how to make a cheap but nice CD player with your existing devices.

Materials

-a piCoreplayer
-an external USB CDROM
-patience

Step 1 - Connect USB CDROM to piCoreplayer

Connect the external USB CDROM to the USB port of your piCoreplayer first, either the 2.0 or 3.0 port will do. If you do not have one, you can buy one from computer centers, it costs around USD30.

Step 2 - Install extension in piCoreplayer

By default, piCoreplay does not support CD playing, you would have to install:
1. an extension named "pcp-cdda2wav.tcz" from the piCoreplayer main paga
2. an plugin named "" in LMS.

Firstly, in piCoreplayer, go to Main Page >>> Additional functions >>> Extensions

While you are there, wait for a few moments while it connects to the server.

And then go to "Available", make sure you select the Main repository.

Under "Available extensions in the piCorePlayer main repository", choose "pcp-cdda2wav.tcz" from the drop down box and click Load. Then the extension will be installed into your piCoreplayer automatically.

Step 3 - Install plugin in LMS

In LMS, under Settings >>> Plugin, look for "CDplayer" and check the box. You will have the plugin installed upon a LMS restart.

Everything both the extension and plugin are installed, you will find the CD Player icon shown up in the home menu. Just like below:

Troubleshoot

If you get errors, please check if the CDROM is properly powered and try to use a better USB cable. Enjoy!

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