[Macworld]

Post your comments for HDCP errors with iTunes HD content here

[davecotter]

dude, you need an HDFury. if your TV only accepts 1080 then you also need a scaler.

computer->hdfury->scaler->TV

this will solve your problem.

[Oneota]

The original poster didn't specify how he was connecting to the TV. If he's connecting via VGA, then it's never going to work, since VGA isn't HDCP-compliant. He should ensure he's using either DVI-->HDMI or Mini DisplayPort-->HDMI.

[Oneota]

He also didn't specify what type of Apple monitor - if it's a Cinema display connected via DVI (vs a newer one connected via Mini DisplayPort), then it may not be HDCP-compliant, either, despite having a digital connection.

[Jon Seff]

Oneota, on 19 January 2011 - 12:45 PM, said:

He also didn't specify what type of Apple monitor - if it's a Cinema display connected via DVI (vs a newer one connected via Mini DisplayPort), then it may not be HDCP-compliant, either, despite having a digital connection.

He's connecting to an HDTV, not an Apple display.

[Stewsburntmonkey]

Jon Seff, on 19 January 2011 - 01:32 PM, said:

Oneota, on 19 January 2011 - 12:45 PM, said:

He also didn't specify what type of Apple monitor - if it's a Cinema display connected via DVI (vs a newer one connected via Mini DisplayPort), then it may not be HDCP-compliant, either, despite having a digital connection.

He's connecting to an HDTV, not an Apple display.

He's doing both:

"I rented the HD version of a TV show from the iTunes Store, hooked my laptop to our year-old HDTV, and was told no way, the show can’t be played. Same with my Apple monitor."

[Jon Seff]

Stewsburntmonkey, on 19 January 2011 - 01:39 PM, said:

Jon Seff, on 19 January 2011 - 01:32 PM, said:

Oneota, on 19 January 2011 - 12:45 PM, said:

He also didn't specify what type of Apple monitor - if it's a Cinema display connected via DVI (vs a newer one connected via Mini DisplayPort), then it may not be HDCP-compliant, either, despite having a digital connection.

He's connecting to an HDTV, not an Apple display.

He's doing both:

"I rented the HD version of a TV show from the iTunes Store, hooked my laptop to our year-old HDTV, and was told no way, the show can’t be played. Same with my Apple monitor."

You're right...sorry for the goof.

[henryhbk]

Not unreasonable to kvetch a tad at apple for making a DVI monitor that cost nearly $1000 at the time that was NOT HDCP compliant... It existed then, so no reason they couldnt have.

[AlexBarnes]

Mac the Ripper + Handbrake= Problem solved.

[davecotter]

Perhaps you didn't actually look up the HDFury: the "I" goes from DVI to VGA, and YES it works just fine with HDCP, you get full 1080p out if that's what goes in. If you need component, get the "II", which is HDMI to Component (or VGA actually). Same story: Full 1080p. so whether you're VGA or Component, you're good. If you need to go back to HDMI (this time with the HDCP "accounted for") then get one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.../dp/B00384D67O/

[daydalaus]

Hey!
Please tell him that this is a common issue with the new AppleTV, His TV set should probably be HDCP compliant.

The same thing happened to me, there are numerous forums and apple support threads about it.

He should unplug the HDMI cable from the TV and Apple TV, power off both devices for more than 5 minutes and then try again, this should reset the faulty handshake process that the TV made with the apple on the first place and make a new one.

This worked for me at least.

[daydalaus]

More info about the Apple Tv HDCP Problem

http://discussions.i...sageID=12582741
http://www.macworld....rictions-20230/

daydalaus, on 20 January 2011 - 07:18 AM, said:

Hey!
Please tell him that this is a common issue with the new AppleTV, His TV set should probably be HDCP compliant.

The same thing happened to me, there are numerous forums and apple support threads about it.

He should unplug the HDMI cable from the TV and Apple TV, power off both devices for more than 5 minutes and then try again, this should reset the faulty handshake process that the TV made with the apple on the first place and make a new one.

This worked for me at least.

[rumplestiltskin]

Not Apple's fault; the studios muscled Intel on HDCP. My solution? I buy/rent -nothing- requiring HDCP.

BluRay? Not in my house.
iTunes media? Only the free stuff without DRM.

The solution is not to encourage the studios; buy/rent -nothing- requiring HDCP and watch how quickly this get dropped.

[mb34]

rumplestiltskin, on 20 January 2011 - 09:30 AM, said:

Not Apple's fault; the studios muscled Intel on HDCP. My solution? I buy/rent -nothing- requiring HDCP.

BluRay? Not in my house.
iTunes media? Only the free stuff without DRM.

The solution is not to encourage the studios; buy/rent -nothing- requiring HDCP and watch how quickly this get dropped.

I agree completely, and will follow your advice. However, I don't think Apple get off scot-free either. They must realise that there is a significant probability that they are selling content which will not work on the purchaser's hardware, and should make it clear at the point-of-sale that there are specific hardware requirements in order to play the HD content.