More on Dish HDCP

[Sigma]

I guess that DISH has forgotten that the HDMI output on the 622 produces an inferior picture compared to using component inputs for many users as documented on other threads. DISH will have to provide me with another receiver that will produce an acceptable HDMI HD picture.

In addition I have a second set connected to another HD receiver that does not have an HDMI input.

To change the receiver software so viewers can't watch the program they are paying for in HD is absolutely rediculous and in my opinion, totally illegal.

 

[Tyralak]

I am a member of the EFF so I have sent an email to them to verify if this is going to happen. If they do verify it I have asked if there is a way to "throw a monkey wrench" into the this plan.

Good job. I have as well. Let's hope our friends there can help.

 

[ralfyguy]

I got that Psyclone PSC47 HDMI switch today, and it is AWESOME! I know, you're not gonna belive me this, but the picture looks better with it in between, and I have no idea why. No it is NOT my imagination, I compared with and without, and the picture looks better to me with the switch, especially SD content, which makes me even happier, since the overcompressed SD stuff doesn't hurt so much anymore now. I even now prefer the HDMI picture over the component, which I had it hooked up through ever since I got the 622/722. Back then I compared component to HDMI, and I liked component better, now I like the HDMI better. Thanks Psyclone, You rock! :up

 

[Smith P.]

Oh, miracle happened ! Your HDMI switch have super duper farudja chip .

 

[ralfyguy]

Oh, miracle happened ! Your HDMI switch have super duper farudja chip .

 

[Smith P.]

j/k

 

[OoTLink]

With all this crap going on I have to wonder if it'll cause people to stop wanting HD.

I don't. Too much $$ and too damn many restrictions!

 

[stone phillips420]

i too am ready for all this bs
i just got the VS810HDMIR 8to1 hdmi switch from pcnation

i am very pleased with my purchase

 

[bgsmallwood]

I think lots of folks will be buying HDMI switchers soon. One more remote laying on the coffee table.

 

[dimi1963]

Just bought, received, and installed a Cablestogo 5 ports HDMI switch, and it works great. I successfully programmed the switch in my harmony 880. I am ready.

 

[SoloP]

Interestingly enough, I just had a new 211 installed a few days ago. The tech came in with component cables, hooked it up, and only then asked if I was using the HDMI port on the TV. I said "yes, for the upconverting DVD player". He nodded and left it at that.

No warning about upcoming issues, no attempt to convince me to switch.

 

[ralfyguy]

Just bought, received, and installed a Cablestogo 5 ports HDMI switch, and it works great. I successfully programmed the switch in my harmony 880. I am ready.

I got the 880 too. One button takes care of everything in a couple of seconds.

 

[spiegelj07]

just bought a hdmi to dvi adapter today i'm now hdcp compliant

 

[ralfyguy]

What about HD-DVD and Blue-Ray players. Do any of those have component output? And what about D*'s HD receivers?