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Is HDCP protection always on when using Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter?

I'm trying to capture my MacBook Air (2010) desktop for use in a Podcast.

So I purchased a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and plugged that into a HDMI capture card on another machine.

Unfortunately it keeps telling me the stream is protected and it won't display anything.

I've tried my 2010 iMac and 2011 Mac Mini too, but they all produce the same issue.

If i plug them directly into a TV instead then they display fine, but not when connected to the capture card.

A windows based laptop with HDMI out works fine as does a DVD player. But when I attempt to play a cop protected DVD - then the HDCP kicks in and the picture is blocked.

Does anyone know if there is a way to display just the Lion Desktop without invoking HDCP protection?

Thanks in Advance