I need audio cd-wr discs to work with this machine

Hi raymackie265
You are right , don't use cds for computer ( cdroms ) but well audio cds . Pay attention to this point when purchasing new stuff . Regarding the issue with cd-Rw , it's a compatibility issue with your Sony device and you need to check if the recorder will accept CD-RWs . If yes ( and it should be yes ) , try to find lower speed discs but you need to find audio cds . I ' m using a Pioneer recorder and it works fine with any kind of audio cds , not with cdroms .
Best regards ,
fanaudi .

Is it a CD-R or WR? Older cd players often won't play CD-WR's, which is the case with my 01 Maxima. Try popping a CD-R in there before replacing the entire unit.

As described in the manual, page 23, the disc must be a Music or Audio blank disc. Data disc won't record on this machine.

Find a link to it here...

Click on "Get This Manual"

http://audio.manualsonline.com/ex/thread/view/idThread/1858792

you need phillips brand audio discs only they will work with that machine

I had the exact problem and could not get any of the CR-Rs that I had to work. I looked up the code in the user's manual where it said the error means it's not a recordable audio CD and to refer to page 6. I looked at the front of the manual and saw that it mentions that the CD-Rs must be audio CD-R discs. I did some research online and found that there are in fact differences between CD-Rs that are just marked that and those marked as Audio or Music CD-Rs. I bought a set of CD-Rs that clearly had marked "Compact Disc Digital Audio Recordable" on the package. When I inserted this disc, I had no problems getting the recording to work. So, make sure the discs you use are clearly marked "Audio" or "Music". A computer burner won't know the difference, but your Denon recorder will.

any digital audio cd-r will work. i found that maxell digital audio cd-r's work the best. you can pick them up a 20 pack for around $15

Newer discs are made with different dyes. We no longer get philips discs in the UK but Maxell 80 min discs work great in my 570. Have you ever been able to use 80 min discs? Usually if a machine only accepts certain types of disc it means the laser's power output is reduced i.e it's worn out so it may be time to find a new machine unless you can get a supply of discs it does use OK.

'Mr Audio' discs from Mr Data should be avoided at all costs.I can only use them in my Sony machines.

First of all, CD-RW will not work in most regular CD players.

CD-R should work in other players but you will need to finalise them first. Refer to your manual on how to finalise a disc. Once finalised your discs should play in 99% of machines. Only very old machines (from the 80s) might have problems.

wi not. you get audio discs and DTS discs in may music worlds.

many of the players from SONY show tis problem. the dont play lot of CD formats.
so better use AUDIO CDs and DTS CDs...

This message usually indicates that a non-audio disc is in the record tray. Please use only blank music CD-R or CD-RW media. Refer to page 12 of the owners manual for more information regarding acceptable media type for the DA-3826. Also, the laser lens in your CD might be dirty or failing. Try the following solutions: Clean the laser lens with a CD player lense cleaning disc. Lense cleaning discs are available at many electronics retail store. Sorry i can't help you more.