Re: what formats does it play?
Only works with standard CDA format (Red Book Standard)... - your baisc audiio CD.
If you are making an Audio CD make sure you choose a disc at once creation rather than closing the session after your done. The player does not seem to like multi session CD's. But hey the deck is a cheap IMO - so dont bother trying plus formats either. Use a standar CDR (not a CDRW). One day I am gonna rip this head unit out and replace it.
Hope that helps,
-marc