Sony Music Japan (Warning Screens)

1st Warning (1984-1992)
Warning: On a black background, we see blue warning text, that looks like this: おことわり Translation: Variant: A later version exists where the text says: おことわり
 * Original Variant: NOTICE: This video program is sold for private home playback only. Therefore, without the prior written approval of the creator or author, it is not possible to reproduce (copy) in any way, reproduce for purposes other than personal use at home, or use for rental purposes.
 * Later Variant: NOTICE: Reproduction, broadcast, cable transmission, or commercial performance of this video program without written permission is prohibited by law.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on CBS/Sony and early Sony Music Entertainment Japan releases.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Warning (1992- )
Warning: On a black background, we see the text "Warning" in cursive. A red line draws behind the script. Below it was Japanese text reading: おことわり このビデオグラムは、一般家庭内における私的再生に 用途を限って販売されています. 従って有償・無償に拘らず、製作・著作者の書面による 事前の承認を得ず、貸与・複製・放送・有線送信・上映等を 行うことは一切できません. It later fades to English translation reading: THIS VIDEOGRAM HAS BEEN SOLD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRIVATE HOME VIEWING ONLY. THE RENTING, COPYING, BROADCASTING. CABLE TRANSMISSION AND/OR PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC OF THIS VIDEOGRAM (WHETHER SUCH USE ARE FOR COMMERCIAL OR NON-COMMERCIAL USE) WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT PROPRIETORS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Variants: Over the years, the text changes various times.

FX/SFX: The drawing, the text changing.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on all Sony Music Japan releases since 1992.

Editor's Note: None.