I have connected my phillips cdr785 recorder the proper way to record from an external source and I get the message "start source" on the cdr side when trying to record. And it never starts recording. I have the coaxial's connected from the external's out and the other end into the in on the cd recorder. The L and R bars on the bottom of the recorder's screen is picking everything up also, as it moves when I play the external source.

<p>Line-in <br /> <p>1. Buy a software package for recording music, if your budget allows. Recording music software is specifically designed for recording musical instruments formed. He cannot offer features found in common software audio. Alternatively, an audio recording program for free to get the music recording software than your needs and budget. <br /> <p><br /> <p>2. Buying a guitar cable to your computer if you use an electric guitar. Connect the larger end of your guitar amplifier and the small end into the computer microphone / line-in. <br /> <p><br /> <p>3. For an external microphone when a traditional guitar. Plug the microphone into the computer microphone / line-in. A stereo microphone is a natural sounding audio file, due to the dual microphones. <br /> <p><br /> <p>4. Open your audio recording program, which recognizes the device connected to ensure the microphone / line-in. Pull the cord, again if it does not recognize the device. Change the settings for the recording program to your needs to adapt, you can file type for quality change, and the recording is mono or stereo and audio level. Press the Record button, then started playing guitar. <br /> <p><br /> <p>5. Press the "Stop" button when you finish the game. Some programs can automatically be prompted to save the file; others may be the audio file first. Press "control" and saving "S", if not prompted. <br /> <p><br /> <p>Digital recorder <br /> <p>1. Buy a stand-alone digital recorder, if you do not want a guitar cable or an external microphone. A stand-alone digital recorder is small enough to fit in your pocket and can be placed anywhere without the need hampered by a cable. <br /> <p><br /> <p>2. Set the digital recorder on a flat surface. Press the record button. <br /> <p><br /> <p>3. Press the digital recorder, "Stop" when finished. Connect the recorder to the computer with data cable. Open the device by clicking on "Start" then "Computer" and double click on the recorder in the "Removable Devices". Copy the file from the recorder to your computer. Turn off the burner when you are ready to save battery power.<br />