Sony VGC-RB50 User Guide (primary user manual) User Manual page 93

Why can't I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to an external device, such as a VCR or
DVD player, or when I am using an analog input connection?
If you see a blue background in the View window, the movie may be copyright-protected. Your computer is not able to
display or record a video or DVD that is copyright-protected by Macrovision or CGMS-A (Copy Generation Management
System - Analog). Media Center software does not support recording a movie using analog input from external devices,
such as a VCR, DVD player, or Digital video camera.
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