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Old 13-01-2008, 14:55
Areece
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Hi all,

I'm currently in the process of dubbing all my old videos onto DVD's using a combined video/DVD player (not an HDD). Some of them won't record, however, as they have copy protection on them. Is there a simple way round this?

It only affects about 10 videos out of about 200, so I don't really want to buy any new hardware. Is there a way I can connect an old video to my computer and use some kind of software?

Cheers, Areece.
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Old 13-01-2008, 15:21
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Be careful asking this here (and anyone replying) as Digital Spy have always removed posts that ask how to counter macrovision copy protection as it's against their terms/conditions.

Rather than risk this thread getting into grey areas with people suggesting methods to break macrovision protection, I'd suggest a Google as there are millions of people out there with answers posted on forums etc.

There are legitimate reasons for using devices that do this, for some LCD projectors not displaying DVD/VHS correctly due to the copyprotection causing havoc, despite no copying being carried out.

I'm not being a stick in the mud, honestly.
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Old 13-01-2008, 17:57
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Isn't it legal to make back up copies for your own use?

What with VHS being dead I don't think they will be kicking down the thread doors just yet.
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Old 13-01-2008, 19:39
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I would suggest that with it only affecting 10 video's, for the hassle which it will be, you'd be better just rebuying the films on dvd, you can get some fantasticly cheap deals online and even on the high st at this time of year. Add to that that the picture and sound will be vastly superior!
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Old 14-01-2008, 13:18
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No. its not legal to make backups for your own use. It is illegal to use anything to defeat anti-copying protection like Macrovision.
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Old 14-01-2008, 13:45
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No. its not legal to make backups for your own use. It is illegal to use anything to defeat anti-copying protection like Macrovision.
So if its legal to make back up copies, yet you can't because of macrovision. Isn't that against your right make a back up copy by preventing you from doing so, therefore you have right to defeat copy protection if you can prove its for your own use?
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Old 14-01-2008, 14:17
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So if its legal to make back up copies, yet you can't because of macrovision. Isn't that against your right make a back up copy by preventing you from doing so, therefore you have right to defeat copy protection if you can prove its for your own use?
It isn't legal to make back-up copies of copyrighted material.
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Old 14-01-2008, 18:35
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One of the biggest debates between the public and the recorded music industry is whether or not creating backup copies of personal CDs and DVDs is legal. Manufacturers state that making copies for any purpose is illegal because to do so is a copyright infringement, but the public is in favor of the Fair Use Act and the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992.

These are open to interpretation, but in a nutshell – you may legally make a copy of your CD for personal backup if you were the one who bought (and still own) the original.
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Old 14-01-2008, 18:37
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Was that the act that also introduced the tape tax as a quid pro quo? How many blank cassettes get sold these days compared to when they sales were at their peak?
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Old 14-01-2008, 23:24
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Its not illegal to use a search engine
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Old 15-01-2008, 00:44
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If you have a dvd/tape that is just copyrighted, it may possibly be legal to create a backup assuming that you own the original. If the dvd has any anti-copying devices such as Macrovision or content scrambling to prevent copying, it is illegal to circumvent such a device. The law changed a couple of years ago in this country and Macrovision started preventing shops from selling devices. They may still be available somewhere.
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