Why does my tv say "invalid format" for ipad2?

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Why does my tv say "invalid format" for ipad2?

Help! Just got an ipad 2. Tried to connect to my Sony Bravia 32" tv with av adapter from apple. I plug it in, and it says "invalid format". I have setup the tv for HDMI input, blah blah, I've tried so many things. I have contacted Apple, Best Buy, Geek Squad, and Sony. Apparantly there are not any professionals out there that can figure this out. Who ever can solve this, I will pay! Please help! And after you have helped, please send address of where I can send check.

Thank you!!!!!

iPad 2, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on Apr 19, 2011 6:56 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 19, 2011 7:06 PM in response to kstar83

Tv out settings turned on, set to proper format(NTSC-US PAL-Europe)?

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Ziatron

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Apr 19, 2011 7:12 PM in response to kstar83

iPads have a form of digital copy protection that will prevent protected media, such as DRM-infused iTunes movies, from playing back on devices that aren't compliant with the new priority protection measures.

The Intel-developed technology is called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) and aims to prevent copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across a variety of display connectors, even if not in violation of fair use laws.

(I now buy my movies on DVD, so I can watch it on ANY device.)

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