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Is it required to use HDCP when playing standard DVDs that are protected with CSS over an HDMI interface? Does the requirement change if the signal is up-converted to HD format?

April 26, 2017CSS DVDs hdcp HDMI interface playing protected requirement standard

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Is it required to use HDCP when playing standard DVDs that are protected with CSS over an HDMI interface? Does the requirement change if the signal is up-converted to HD format?

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The Source device invokes HDCP on the downstream interface when the Upstream Content Protection Flag is set. To say that it is required for DVD or any other content is outside the purview of HDCP.