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No HDCP on HDCP Capable TV

I know this topic has been posted elsewhere, but I'd like to get it out in the open.
My problem is that I am unable to purchase content from my Apple TV because of the "HDCP is not supported by your HDMI connection. Use the component video connection to watch the content" error. I'd like to clarify that I am using a television that is HDCP capable it is a Sony KDE-37XS955. I would like to avoid using component cables as I'd have to fish them up through my living room wall. If anyone has come up with a solution, please post below. Thanks.

Powerbook G4 12", 24" iMac 2.8Ghz, Mac OS X (10.5.3)

Posted on Jun 5, 2008 3:22 PM

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Jun 16, 2008 2:11 PM in response to Deryk

I have the same problem, but my case is even more funny.

I bought my AppleTV just yesterday. I installed it, no problems. Then I rented my first film, and watched in yesterday night, no problem.

Today, I want to see the movie again, and AppleTV is saying that my HDMI connection does not support HDCP!!!!!

How is this possible if I watched the movie yesterday, and am using the same cable!!??

Anyone out there with a solution to this?

Jun 17, 2008 12:45 PM in response to Deryk

In case anyone interested, after yesterday's problem with the HDPC compatibility, I just unplugged and plugged the ATV and the HDMI connection starting working well. I unplugged/plugged it again, and it the image became fuzzy. Then, I unplugged/plugged again, and it worked well again.

To summarize, I seem to have three random states re. the HDMI: HDPC compatibility problems, fuzzy-ness problems, and working well.

This is bizarre.

Jun 18, 2008 6:24 PM in response to Deryk

I went ahead and ran this issue by Sony and they believe that the "P Board" (where the HDMI connection is located) may be damaged. I am considering ordering the replacement. It should be an easy swap as it's the entire board. I'll see what happens, and post the results here.

Thanks to everyone so far...

Jun 20, 2008 1:56 PM in response to Deryk

This is interesting since the HDCP issue will become a much grander problem as adoption of HD increases. I for one have resisted HD since not all gear is created equal -- early adopters are at a disadvantage as their gear may not have HDCP compatible displays and will find that without it, they have HD gear that will not be allowed to display HD content at full resolution.

Jul 25, 2008 11:03 AM in response to IgnacioSuper

I have the same issue but ot have seen a fix for this on here yet. I rented movies for the last 6 month without issues - now suddenly this error message is coming up. What is going on ? s there a solution since the last posts here are almost 5 weeks old ? I cant find anything anywhere and I do not want to use a different cable as this has worked just fine up to now without any change from my side.

Help !

Jul 29, 2008 11:09 PM in response to Deryk

I did some research on this and it was fascinating to discover that all of these connectivity issues go back to big corporations and the all mighty dollar. Big surprise, huh?! Intel is already getting a nice chunk of change from Apple since the switch from Power PC. Now it seems that for Apple to make their devices HDCP compliant, they will likely have to pay Intel even more $ for the use of this technology since Intel owns the rights/patents to it. Check this link out for more info on HDCP:



http://www.digital-cp.com/



Also, this is a bit of a segue, but it relates to this topic of HDCP:



If you want to add a Blu Ray drive to your Apple hardware (internal or external), forget about it for now, especially if you want to watch Blu Ray content. Commercial Blu Ray content driven through HDMI (which is HDCP compliant by nature) will not play on any Apple equipment right now. Think about it... wouldn't Apple have had Blu Ray drives as a build to order options on Mac Pros and higher end iMacs/MBPs by now? Apple doesn't want to fork over any more of their hard earned $ to Intel, just to have the privilege of being HDCP compliant, and I don't blame them a bit.



It is a shame that large corporations out there continue to dictate policy and the way things are done. For now, it seems that you have to have a non HDCP VGA/DVI port or a Component Video port on your TV to view purchased/rented HD content from Apple TV. Until HDCP is somehow hacked, or until Apple comes up with their own plan to circumvent this problem (maybe come out with their own proprietary connectors to drive secure HD content), we're all stuck.



If you dig even deeper on this, I've seemed to get a strong buzz that the MPAA eventually wants this technology implemented with all HD content going forward to eliminate hacks of their works.



If anyone finds out any more info on this, I'm sure that everyone out there would be very interested to hear more, especially if you are considering the purchase of a new TV, Apple TV, Apple desktop, or a new MBP/MB.

If this evident feud lasts long enough, we might even see the return of the Power PC (Powerbook G5 and Power Mac G6 anyone?)! Let's keep our fingers crossed...

No HDCP on HDCP Capable TV

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