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Record 1 2007-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Video Technology
DEF

A copy-protection scheme that inhibits illegal copying of analog television programs [from videocassettes and DVD's].

OBS

Macrovision Corporation developed and licenses the technology.

OBS

APS stands for Analog Protection System.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Système de protection qui empêche la copie illégale des signaux analogiques vidéo en provenance des cassettes vidéo et des DVD.

OBS

Le signal vidéo en sortie est affiché adéquatement sur le téléviseur mais brouillé au moment de l'enregistrement.

OBS

Cette technologie a été mise au point par Macrovision Corporation.

OBS

[...] Macrovision APS n'agit que sur le signal vidéo, et ne touche pas au signal audio.

Spanish

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