HDCP Support?

I am trying to run a program called DirecTV2PC that allows me to watch programs recorded on my DirecTV receiver on my home workstation while I'm working. When I log in and select any show to watch, it displays a message that states:
"The video's audio is protected and requires
an audio driver with HDCP support; changing
the audio output to analog might allow audio
playback."
I am using an Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro and the sound is being output thru analog cables to my Klipsch Promedia THX speakers. As far as I know the only output I have enabled is analog. (Is there a way to double check this?)
Any suggestions on fixing this problem? Are there any plans for offering any type of HDCP support to the drivers for these products or if not does anyone have any suggestions for a work-around?

Well, I hope you managed to fix it by now, however for those that may come along with the same issue...
I installed Directv2PC on my computer and had the same issue...Nothing would play. All the recorded shows poped up the error message...
"The video's audio is protected and requires
an audio driver with HDCP support; changing
the audio output to analog might allow audio
playback."
The fix was really easy, even if I dont really understand WTF is going on. LOL
First, I'll give my specs...Dell XPS 730 running Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit - dual 22" monitors - Soundblaster X-fi audio card and GeForce 9800 GT video card.
What I did was go to Control Panel > Sound...On the Playback Tab there were two devices.
1. Speakers/Creative SB X-Fi/Default Device
2. SPDIF Out/Creative SB X-Fi
I'm running a Dell branded 5. Surround Sound Speakers off the audio card, nothing hooked into the SPDIF port.
I disabled SPDIF Out and poof, Directv2PC plays the shows I recorded.
Even though it was not being used, the fact that it was there (and I'm guessing not using HDCP suppored Drivers) was enough for the program to not work. There is a post on Directv's Forums where a guy used Dell's onboard audio instead of his Soundblaster Card and got Directv2PC to use SPDIF (so one could assume Dell's latest SigmaTel drivers are HDCP compliant.)? Whatever, all I know is it worked for me.

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Is there a verdicht on whether Apple has changed HDCP support in the latest release of Apple TV software (2.2). Before this release I could buy and play movies from iTunes as long as it was stated that the movie was available in HD on Apple TV. Since 2.2 I cannot view movies bought with that statement on my Apple TV. I get the infamous HDCP error message.
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In the past I bought 'No Country For Old Men' as an HD movie and that just plays fine on my Apple TV. But after that I bought (amongst others) 'The Happening' and 'The Birds' and they don't play on my Apple TV.
What I notice when doing a Get Info on these movies from iTunes is that 'No Country for Old Men' has a FairPlay version 2 and 'The Happening' and 'The Birds' do have FairPlay version 3.
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Hi
HDCP is a copy protection protocol.
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If the system does not support the HDCP you will not be able to send the data to the device (TV, LCD) via HDMI or other ports like DisplayPort or DVI.
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No HDCP support - Fix?

I know I've seen this topic here before, but never a fix that works for me. By way of review: I get the "HDCP isn't supported by your HDMI connection . . .you will need to use the component video connection . . ."
I've read posts that suggest turning the ATV on and off, but this doesn't seem to solve the problem. Strangely, from time to time, I will randomly check one of the movies I have downloaded and told I can't play, and suddenly it will play. The next time I try it, no luck.
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As with so many malfunctioning devices, it is hard to find the right solution. I had tried everything on this forum before calling the Apple tech Center, to no avail.
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I do not know the source of the problem, but I do know that it is recent as my ATV is almost a year old now and has worked flawlessly with HD content over my HDMI cable, unitl last week.
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I read a number of similar posts about this issue and wanted to share my experience on it, propose a possible solution and ask if anyone else has already tried it.
Symptom
The symptom is that when playing rented content (some have reported this with purchased content as well, but that's not my experience) *you hear audio, but see either a black or a white screen with no video*.
_My Experience_
I had this problem with my Boxlight Cinema 17SF projector, which is a few years old. It has a DVI input, so seeking to get the best picture possible, rather than connecting the Apple TV to the projector using a component video cable, I tried to use an HDMI to DVI cable. It looked great for TV shows and purchased movies, but when trying to view movie rentals I was hearing audio, but seeing only a black screen. I called Apple support, told them about the problem and gave them my exact configuration, but they didn't have any suggestions to offer beyond restoring to factory defaults and upgrading. I tried this, and tried every possible video resolution and projector setting, but after days spent on it, nothing would solve the problem.
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_Component Video_
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I should point out that I'm not sure about the legality of this device. Essentially you're removing something that was supposed to be there to prevent people from copying digital content, but regarding this I think a couple of things: 1) It's only an analog output (SVGA or component), so you're not getting the original digital data and 2) you're using this for personal use, or you should be. You're not using it to circumvent the DRM, but only so that you can view the content you've rightfully purchased or rented.
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I have an update on this that should clarify one critical thing and make my original premise about the use of an HD Fury unnecessary (although the content of the post might still be useful). I had thought that the component video output on the Apple TV was crippled to 480i, but it's not.
What was happening to me was that 720p and 1080i resolutions were taking a long time to sync on my projector, so I was never seeing the Cancel/OK menu that comes up to accept the resolution. I thought that the Apple TV was selecting Cancel for me, but it wasn't, it was just timing out because I never accepted the new resolution.
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I got problem with hdcp for my ATV 3

I cannot play the video that I rented from apple store

if the tv don't support hdcp in it's hdmi port or you converter the hdmi to another non hdcp supporting port type then that is what will happen
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Saw this on another forum and worked for me when I had same problem.
try:
1) turn off TV
2) unplug AppleTV electrical outlet (only way to turn off)
3) unplug both ends of HDMI cable
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Should only have to do this on rare occassions such as in my case of doing AppleTV factory reset. Not completely sure why, but it worked. I guess it made AppleTV's HDMI port reset and rescan for HDCP-supported connections.

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dnewshous,
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