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XCP or SunnComm/MediaMax Content Protection FAQ

  • For questions regarding XCP or SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software and Sony BMG Music Entertainment's ("Sony BMG") CD Technologies Settlement, see below:
  • Q. Do I have a CD which contains XCP or SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software?

    A. The following CDs may contain XCP or SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software.

    XCP Titles
    Club Number Artist Name Title
    D161429 Acceptance Phantoms
    D161365 Amerie Touch
    D162095 Bedingfield, Natasha Unwritten
    D162083 Blakey, Art Drum Suite
    D162087 Brookmeyer, Bob Bob Brookmeyer & Friends
    D161917 Charles, Ray Friendship
    D161439 Dion The Essential
    D161431 Elkland Golden
    D161531 Fairchild Ride
    D162400 Flatt & Scruggs Foggy Mountain Jamboree (Remastered)
    D162084 Gordon, Dexter Manhattan Symphonie (Remastered)
    D161824 Green, Vivian Vivian
    D161532 Jewell, Buddy Times Like These
    D200250 Jones, George My Very Special Guests
    D161228 Life Of Agony Broken Valley
    D162005 Mary Mary Mary Mary
    D162086 Mulligan, Gerry Jeru (Remastered)
    D161353 Nivea Complicated
    D161441 Seeger, Pete The Essential
    D162082 Silver, Horace Silver's Blue
    D162399 Scruggs, Earl I Saw The Light With Some Help From My Friends (Remastered)
    D162100 Silverstein, Shel The Best Of Shel Silverstein
    D161263 Static Lullaby, A Faso Latido
    D161094 Suh, Susie Susie Suh
    D161459 Van Zant Get Right With The Man

    SunnComm/MediaMax Titles
    Club Number Artist Name Title
    D161935 Aiken, Clay Merry Christmas
    D161495 Amici Forever Defined
    D161674 Anderson, Keith Three Chord Country
    D162090 Babyface Grown & Sexy
    D165187 Backstreet Boys Never Gone
    D162369 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Howl
    D161456 Brickman, Jim Grace
    D160913 Chieftains, The Live From Dublin
    D154185 Citizen Cope Clarence Greenwood Recordings
    D162089 Cook, Dixon & Young Volume One
    D165167 Dave Matthews Band Stand Up
    D161600 Devaughn, Raheem The Love Experience
    D162102 Faithless Forever Faithless
    D265002 Foo Fighters In Your Honor
    D165217 Gray, David Life In Slow Motion
    D150669 Hamilton, Anthony Comin' From Where I'm From
    D152470 J-Kwon Hood Hop (Ex)
    D162447 Johnson, Syleena Chapter 3: The Flesh
    D161949 Judd & Maggie Subjects
    D161062 Kasabian Kasabian
    D165215 Keys, Alicia Unplugged
    D160912 Kings Of Leon Aha Shake Heartbreak
    D200606 Maroon 5 Live
    D260346 McLachlan, Sarah Afterglow Live
    D162345 McLachlan, Sarah Bloom (Remix Album)
    D153473 Sahara Hotnights Kiss & Tell
    D165199 Santana All That I Am
    D154573 Silvertide Show & Tell (Ex)
    D161437 Soundtrack Xxx: State Of The Union
    D162194 Stellastarr* Harmonies for the Haunted
    D153051 Stone, Angie Stone Love
    D153163 Velvet Revolver Contraband (Ex)
    D161648 Wakefield Which Side Are You On?
    D162168 Wilson, Charlie Charlie, Last Name Wilson
    D154246 Wun, Yung The Dirtiest Thirtiest (Ex)

  • Q. What should I do if I have a CD containing XCP or SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software?

    A. Go to the Information Web Site for the Sony BMG CD Technologies Settlement at www.sonybmgcdtechsettlement.com and follow the instructions provided.

  • Q. What are the security concerns regarding XCP or SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software?

    A. The software that Sony BMG programmed into your CD may have contained Extended Copy Protection ("XCP") software designed by First 4 Internet, LTD or MediaMax software designed by SunnComm International, Inc. These programs were designed to prevent unlimited copying and unauthorized redistribution of the music on the CD. The XCP and SunnComm/MediaMax software have raised security concerns.

    We recommend that you not use this CD in any computer.

    To participate in Sony BMG's CD Technologies Settlement just go to www.sonybmgcdtechsettlement.com and follow the instructions provided.

  • Q. How do I confirm that my CD does not contain XCP content protection software?

    A. To confirm that your CD does not contain XCP content protection software, check the Club selection number that appears below the bar code on the back of the CD packaging. If an R appears at the end of the Club selection number, this CD does not contain content protection software.

    (Please Note: "My Very Special Guests" by George Jones will not have a Club selection number or an R. If this CD contains XCP content protection software, you will see a computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging. This block contains information regarding compatibility features such as "Playback," "Ripping" and "Portable Devices." The block also includes the web address for Sony BMG.

    If you do not find the computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging, this CD does not contain XCP content protection software.

  • Q. How do I confirm that my CD does not contain SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software?

    A. If your CD contains SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software, you will see a computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging. This block contains information regarding compatibility features such as "Playback," "Ripping" and "Portable Devices." The block also includes the web address for SunnComm.

    If you do not find the computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging, this CD does not contain SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software.

  • Q. Are CDs currently being shipped with XCP content protection software?

    A. All CDs with XCP content protection software have been removed from our inventory. CDs shipped after 11/21/05 do not contain XCP content protection software.

    To confirm that your CD does not contain XCP content protection software, check the Club selection number that appears below the bar code on the back of the CD packaging. If an R appears at the end of the Club selection number, this CD does not contain content protection software.

    (Please Note: "My Very Special Guests" by George Jones will not have a Club selection number or an R). If this CD contains XCP content protection software, you will see a computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging. This block contains information regarding compatibility features such as "Playback," "Ripping" and "Portable Devices." The block also includes the web address for Sony BMG.

    If you do not find the computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging, this CD does not contain XCP content protection software.

  • Q. Are CDs currently being shipped with SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software?

    A. Titles containing SunnComm/MediaMax software are still being shipped.

    If your CD contains SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software, you will see a computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging. This block contains information regarding compatibility features such as "Playback," "Ripping" and "Portable Devices." The block also includes the URL for the SunnComm website.

    If you do not find the computer compatibility block on the back of the CD packaging, this CD does not contain SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software.

  • Q. How can I learn more about XCP and SunnComm/MediaMax content protection software?

    A. For more information visit www.sonybmgcdtechsettlement.com

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