What happens if I turn off HDCP?

Removing HDCP from the PS4 will allow users to directly capture video from the console. HDCP settings on other consoles like the Xbox and Xbox One are dynamic and automatically disabled when playing games but enabled for select apps.

Do I need HDCP?

To view a protected digital show or motion picture, all of your equipment must comply with HDCP. This requirement goes beyond movie players and TVs. A complex home theater system won’t support HDCP when you use a non-compliant splitter, tuner, wireless transmitter, repeater or audio-video receiver.

How do I get rid of HDCP error?

Step 1: Method 1: Buy a HDMI Splitter With HDCP Stripper

Connect a HDCP product to HDMI Splitter.
Connect HDMI Splitter to TV/DVR Gaming System such as Hauppauge HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition.
Reboot the device, play or watch content and HDCP error is gone!

Why do I keep getting HDCP error?

HDCP errors happen when there is a problem with the physical connection or communication between your Roku and TV. Often, it’s a simple matter of reconnecting the HDMI cable: Unplug both ends of the HDMI cable. Turn off or unplug power from the TV and Roku.

How do I know if my TV is HDCP compliant?

Please check if your cable is HDCP compliant at hdmi.org. You can do a quick search of the brand of the cable or look for tags/stickers on your cable that say ‘HDCP compliant. ‘ You can also check the packaging that your cable was packaged in.

What if my TV is not HDCP compliant?

There is a licensing body that issues licenses for HDCP devices. Each HDCP-compliant device, like your Blu-ray player or Xbox, has a license and the ability to talk to the receiving device on the other end of the HDMI cable. If any device in the chain is not HDCP compliant, the video stream will fail.

Do HDMI cables need to be HDCP compliant?

In general, newer HDTVs and HDMI or DVI cables should be HDCP compliant. Older TVs, VGA cables, and some older DVI or HDMI cables are more likely to lack support for HDCP.