The present invention relates to a system and method for restricting recording of contents using a device key of a content reproduction device. A content recording device includes a content recording unit for encrypting contents using a Content Encryption Key (CEK) and recording the encrypted contents in a recording medium; a CEK transmitting/receiving unit for transmitting the CEK to at least one content reproduction device, and receiving, from the at least one content reproduction device, an encrypted CEK being encrypted using a device key of each of the at least one content reproduction device; and a CEK recording unit for recording the encrypted CEK in the recording medium.