Transfering to harddrive in boat stereo

I am trying to import itunes songs to my Sony stereo on my boat. It has a harddrive built into the face plate. I need to understand how to authorize this devise to let me transfer the songs. i have several accounts still left.
any help appreciated.....
thanks

That is a strange problem.
But, since you have tried it with different drives, then there is some common factor here.
First, I would try repairing permissions Using Disk Utility.
Go to Hard Drive --> Applications --> Utilities --> Disk Utility
Then, select your hard drive on the left (your main hard drive), and then choose "repair permissions".
Second, try a restart. If you haven't rebooted your computer in a while, then this may clear out any weird bugs that have cropped-up.
Third, I would try a new cable. Make sure it is a good high-quality cable. And, perhaps even test it with another computer.
Fourth, I would go into the System Preferences ( menu, then System Preferences), and then the accounts section.
Set up a new user account, and try logging into that account and try it again. Perhaps something in your settings is corrupted.
I hope this helps.

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