Will Blu-ray support mandatory managed copy?
Yes, mandatory managed copy (MMC) will be part of the Blu-ray format. This feature will enable consumers to make legal copies of their Blu-ray movies that can be transferred over a home network. Please note that “mandatory” refers to the movies having to offer this capability, while it will be up to each hardware manufacturer to decide if they want to support this feature.
Mandatory managed copy (MMC) will be part of the Blu-Ray format, allowing consumers to make legal copies of their Blu-Ray movies for local use. This function is subject to hardware support from manufacturers. How effective is the BD Copy Protection? BD movie discs use Advanced Access Content System (AACS) to help prevent un-authorised copying, however the effectiveness is jeopardised since most TV’s or monitors do not support HDCP. Since there is no high bandwidth copyright protection in place copies can be made via analog connections. Is Blu-Ray the same thing as HD-DVD? HD-DVD is a competing next-generation optical disc format developed by Toshiba and NEC. Although the format uses the same principle of blue laser technology it is quite different from Blu-Ray. Are BD devices compatible with CDs and DVDs?The BD specifications do not dictate backwards compatability. It is up to manufacturers to consider this requirement and build in compatability as required. Visit for more information
