Sharp MD-MT20 can't copy

[tommibommi]

I used the search but found nothing matching my problem :wink:

I found my good old Sharp MD-MT20 and wanted to record some audio-cd's on md's using my pc and the SPDIF on my Abit AN7. After connecting the optical cable the red light turned on in the cable. But when playing an Audio-CD with the mediaplayer i can't record it. My Sharp alwas says "can't copy". In the manual it's written that, if "can't copy" is displayed, it's because of SCMS-protection. But how can i copy any type of music (mp3, midi, wav, cd) on the md?

Is there any software for playing music that don't send an SCMS signal???

Thanks for your help

[Syrius]

My guess is that the SPDIF from your computer is the culprit. Some hardware comes SMCS-ed from the factory, regardless of how legit your music is. Pressure from record companies may be forcing manufacturers to do this. Refer to the thread in this section titled "Easy optical out from your PC" to look for cheap, and quality alternatives. I use an Onkyo UD-5 USB to toslink converter, which only applies SMCS to Dolby Digital DVD soundtracks. Everything else can be recorded all right.