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Pirated DVDs

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Purchase only genuine copies of event DVDs, and help us stop pirating.

Australian Images has become aware that some pirated copies of the Nissan Trials 2004 DVD are being sold and distributed.

Money from the sale of every genuine copy of our DVDs goes straight back to the organising club, to help them put on the next year's event.

Please don't make illegal copies of the event DVDs. Doing so harms the clubs and robs them of money that helps improve the events in the future, and that is something we all pay for in the end.

 It also robs the purchaser, as these copies are inferior in quality to the genuine article. In fact, we first became aware of the piracy after receiving a complaint that the DVD would not play correctly. The purchaser had in fact bought a pirate copy of Nissan Trials 04.

If you think you have seen or purchased any illegal copies of event DVDs, please contact us immediately.


Spotting pirate DVDs


There are some basic checks you can perform to find out if your DVD may be a pirate copy:

What to look for How it should be How to check & What it means
Is the printed sleeve a colour laser print, or an inkjet print? Our sleeves are all laser printed, not inkjet. Put a drop of water on the printed sleeve. If the ink runs, it is definately a pirate copy.
What is the colour of the underside of the DVD? Our A-grade DVDs are all Japanese, signified by a bright purple recording layer. If the underside of the disc is blue or silver, it is definately a pirate copy.
Is the DVD direct-printed? Our DVDs are feature direct printing, not adhesive labels. If the DVD has a printed label, it is definately a pirate copy.
Is there a part number located near the inner dye area of the underside of the DVD? Most of our discs have a part number beginning with: DR5A02 or DR5A03 (See sample below) If the DVD does not have this part number, it may be a pirate copy.
Is there a black-printed serial number right next to the centre hole? Our discs up to August 2005 all have a black serial number printed around the centre hole. This number varies. If the DVD does not have this number, it may be a pirate copy.


What the DVD should look like

Genuine
Genuine
Fake
The entire part number as it appears on the underside of the DVDs up to August 2005.

You will need to look closely to read this number.
Correct format of the printed DVD up to August 2005. Also note that there is a printed black serial number near the centre hole.
(This number should not be confused with the part number, which is next to the dye layer on the underside of the DVD)
 Here is a pirate version of the Nissan Trials 2004 DVD. Note the following:
  • Disc printing is very poor quality and blurry. The copyright warning is almost unreadable.
  • The centre of the disc is white and unprinted
  • There is no serial number
  • The model number is different


What to do if you believe you have a pirate copy?

If some or all of the above indicators do not match, please contact us immediately, and tell us the following:

  • Why do you believe your copy is pirated?
  • Where and when did you buy the DVD? Include a contact name if possible.

Please send this information to legal@australianimages.com.au