What is the difference between copying to a VCR or a DVD Recorder?
The embedded copy protection signal will activate the AGC circuitry inside a VCR making the recording fade from dark to bright, picture rolling etc – but a DVD Recorder has what they call a CGMS Chip in built, this chip actively searches out for embedded copy protection signals. When it finds them, it then releases its own fail-safe mechanism, disables recording mode and provides a message to the user informing them that they are attempting to copy copyright protected material. DVD Copying is illegal.
