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why can't I make a digital recording of a DVD?

I'm looking for suggestions on how to make a digital recording from a digital music DVD. I have a yamaha CDR-D651 with an optical cable running to my receiver, which the DVD player is also connected. The owners manual on the recorder says I can make a 1st generation copy, but it simply will not record in digital- says "can't copy" on the menu. Any solutions or suggestions? thanks!
gibson58
rwwear
2,850 posts
 
I have made digital copies with no problem using a Marantz pro CD recorder as well as an HHB. Your recorder must have a sample rate converter to work because CD is 44.1 and DVD is 48KHZ.
musicslug
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there are programs available on the web - highly illegal I'm sure - that allow you to 'rip' these discs. the programs enable you to, for example, take out previews, undesired audio tracks etc. (for Macs, there's one called "Mac the Ripper".)
bowbow
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Rwwear....He is talking about copying a DVD, not a CD.

In the past it was legal to make a "backup" copy of a DVD you already owned. There were various programs you could buy, even at Best Buy and Circuit City. Not anymore.
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shadorne
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You can rip this using a PC or MAC using a variety of software.... it is a little time consuming thats all.

I would not regard this as illegal provided you purchased and still own the the original DVD and you are copying it for your own home use and not for re-sale or to give to someone else.
rwwear
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Are you sure Bowbow? He said music DVD and he is using a CD recorder. Why would anyone try to make a DVD copy with a CD recorder? I can make CD copies of the music on a DVD with my CD recorder. Anyone can copy a DVD with a computer and the right drive and software.
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