If no CD is inserted, one of the following error messages is returned by the program: Data or no disc loaded.

Tracks can be played in sequence or in random order.

CD recognition, track and artist data can be manually entered and are re-displayed on next load.

The database information is stored in a cdplayer.ini file which is limited to 64 kilobytes.

As a feature upgrade to the standard CD Player, Deluxe CD Player was able to retrieve album metadata from the now defunct Tunes.com and Music Boulevard.