SCMS (SERIAL COPY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
:
SCMS is a system which limits digital signal re-
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
cording of multiple generations from a digital
source such as CD and MD, for the protection of
the copyright.
As this unit is compatible' with
SCMS, digital signal recording is impossible in
aos
some cases, as shown below.
Digital source
Auli in a
Recording from a digital source, such as
i
a CD, MD, DAT, and BS*/CS/HDTV sound
—
;
Only the first-generation digital signal recording
is possible.
* The SCMS does not operate properly for some
BS tuners.
ANALOG
DIGITAL
_DIGITAL
Recording from an analog source, such
re
as a microphone, record, and audio cas-
NO!
sette tape —> EJ
Since the first-generation recording with this unit
is analog signal recording, the second-generation
recording can be digital signal recording. Third-
generation digital signal recording is not possible.
Analog source
jNO!
Fuente analdégica
NON!
Source analogique
If "COPY" flashes on the display window, digital
signal recording is impossible. In such a case, re-
connect the unit for analog signal recording.
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