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Journal Article

An Understanding and Implementation of the SCMS Serial Copy Management System for Digital Audio Transmission

Authors: Sanchez, Clifton W.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 42 · Issue 3 · March 1994

Abstract

The Serial Copy Management System, referred to as SCMS, provides protection from prolific unauthorized digital duplication of copyrighted material. This protection is achieved through the use of channel status bits in the -consumer- digital audio interface standard. Any piece of equipment, either professional or consumer, containing a -consumer- digital audio interface will be required to support the SCMS protocol. This paper explains the SCMS protocol in detail and presents several easy methods of implementation.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
42
Issue
3
Publication date
March 6, 1994
Affiliation
Crystal Semiconductor, Austin, TX (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article