Audio Systems: Sony, sony md player, sony cdr

Question
Hello, I have a Sony compact stereo that has needed digital hookups and analog as well and a Sony MD player, recorder, and I recentlty purchased a Sony CDR. I want to copy all my MD to cd using my new Sony CDR only I can't get the CDR TO see the MD player? I am very upset! Can you tell me what I am doing wrong? Tom Corsie  

Answer
  I cannot give you a specific reply without the model numbers and age of the equipments you are using.  All are not the same in terms of their I/O set up and operational functionality.

In general, however, if you have a digital out from the MD and digital input on the CDR you should be in business.  Study and follow the owners manual carefully as there are stumbling blocks along the way.

You should also try going from analog out on the MD to analog in on the CDR.

One problem is that certain music which you might have on MD is encoded with a recording inhibit bit.  When seen by the CDR it will refuse to record the signal because it is copyright material.  In this case it should give some indication on the display. But, analog to analog will work under these conditions.

So, let me know if you need further assistance.

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