King of Video (Warning Screens)
RSX-798
1st Warning (1983-1985)
Visuals: Over a maroon background is the text in white:
COPYRIGHT WARNING
It is an infringement of Australian
copyright laws (inc. division 2
section 37/38 to copy, reproduce
show in public, (Inc. Hotels/Motels)
in whole or in part the contents of
this Video Cassette.
Violators are subject to criminal
and or civil prosecution.
Technique: A still computer graphic.
Audio: A sound of a person hitting a gong.
Availability: Seen on King of Video and Pink Video releases from the era.
2nd Warning (1985-1987)
Visuals: Over a dark olive green background is the text in white:
WARNING
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND
NATIONAL LAW PROTECT COPYRIGHTED
MOTION PICTURES, VIDEOTAPES AND
SOUND RECORDINGS.
UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION, EXHIBITION
OR DISTRIBUTION OF COPYRIGHTED
MOTION PICTURES CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES UNDER
THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY.
Technique: A still computer graphic.
Audio: A male Australian voiceover reading the text.
Availability: Seen on many King of Video Australian VHS tapes.
