HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
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HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
I have a PS3, Xbox 360, and a PS4 all wired up to output HDMI, but I desire to have them all hooked up to a single gaming monitor. I found out that my PS4 has HDCP, which blocks me from duplicating or transforming the signal (if I'm not mistaken).
I simply desire to hook up multiple game consoles to one monitor. I've heard of powered HDMI switchers that strip the HDCP, but what does the power have to do with it?
Is there a reliable HDMI switcher plus HDCP stripper setup you guys have?
I simply desire to hook up multiple game consoles to one monitor. I've heard of powered HDMI switchers that strip the HDCP, but what does the power have to do with it?
Is there a reliable HDMI switcher plus HDCP stripper setup you guys have?
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Nothing about HDMI is reliable. It's freaking voodoo.Logan Jones wrote:Is there a reliable HDMI...
That being said. I don't think HDCP prevents using a switch. Just a splitter.
Power isn't directly tied to HDCP stripping. But the circuitry to do the stripping is going to require some amount of power. And the forwarded signal is also supposed to have power as well. So in general, it's safer for active circuitry to require power to avoid strain on the original source's power supply. Because who knows how many devices are in the chain.
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Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
Does that mean I can hook up my PS4 and other systems to a monitor through virtually any switcher?Steamflogger Boss wrote:You are completely fine to use a switch.
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Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
HDCP is not going to interfere with using an HDMI switch; really it's whether or not your display can handle it. That said, if you wanted to simultaneously capture footage, you could put a cheap splitter between the switch and your monitor, which, depending on which splitter you get (it's not an advertised feature), will strip out HDCP.
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Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
Interesting! Thanks!nmalinoski wrote:HDCP is not going to interfere with using an HDMI switch; really it's whether or not your display can handle it. That said, if you wanted to simultaneously capture footage, you could put a cheap splitter between the switch and your monitor, which, depending on which splitter you get (it's not an advertised feature), will strip out HDCP.
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Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
I know that what I use with my PS4 and other HDMI consoles is not stripping HDCP but it's not like I've used a bunch of switches.Logan Jones wrote:Does that mean I can hook up my PS4 and other systems to a monitor through virtually any switcher?Steamflogger Boss wrote:You are completely fine to use a switch.
Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
Something else to keep in mind is that if you are lazy and don't want to buy another box, you can disable HDCP in the PS4's system settings. This is useful for anyone capturing gameplay footage from it. You'll need to turn it back on for streaming video services and things like that.
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I'm able to use a splitter and a switch with my PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Wii U
Here is what I use to switch my connection
13.50$ CAD
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XGB ... UTF8&psc=1
Note: Must be connected to an HDMI Monitor to work. You can not use it to connect to a VGA monitor via an HDMI to VGA converter. The switcher needs to draw power from the HDMI input.
and here is what I use to split my connection
20$ CAD
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00LM4 ... UTF8&psc=1
at the time of purchase 14$ CAD
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073J2 ... UTF8&psc=1
You can also combine the two as well. I connect the switcher to the splitter allowing me to game on my HDTV and my Gaming Monitor.
Here is what I use to switch my connection
13.50$ CAD
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XGB ... UTF8&psc=1
Note: Must be connected to an HDMI Monitor to work. You can not use it to connect to a VGA monitor via an HDMI to VGA converter. The switcher needs to draw power from the HDMI input.
and here is what I use to split my connection
20$ CAD
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00LM4 ... UTF8&psc=1
at the time of purchase 14$ CAD
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073J2 ... UTF8&psc=1
You can also combine the two as well. I connect the switcher to the splitter allowing me to game on my HDTV and my Gaming Monitor.
Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
The PS4's HDCP has been optional for quite a while now. You can turn it off for games, but for streaming apps it's required to be on to use.
The PS3 still has HDCP on everything which can't be disabled unless you jailbreak the system and force it off.
The Wii U doesn't have HDCP.
The PS3 still has HDCP on everything which can't be disabled unless you jailbreak the system and force it off.
The Wii U doesn't have HDCP.
Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
Or you can use an HDMI splitter to strip HDCP
Gets annoying to turn it on and off again
Also a better solution for the ps3
Gets annoying to turn it on and off again
Also a better solution for the ps3
Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
No. If you disable the HDCP on the PS3 and PS4 through HomeBrew, then you don't even need a splitter.Shelcoof wrote:Or you can use an HDMI splitter to strip HDCP
Gets annoying to turn it on and off again
Also a better solution for the ps3
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Not everyone has custom firmware on their PS3 or PS4.GeneraLight wrote:No. If you disable the HDCP on the PS3 and PS4 through HomeBrew, then you don't even need a splitter.Shelcoof wrote:Or you can use an HDMI splitter to strip HDCP
Gets annoying to turn it on and off again
Also a better solution for the ps3
Especially the PS3 needing specific models to install CFW.
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Re: HDMI Switcher and HDCP bypass?
He has a point though that if you can remove the splitter you're better off.
I've got a graveyard of HDMI switchers, splitters, audio extractors, & repeaters because the compatibility matrix is completely opaque and nonsensical.
I've got a graveyard of HDMI switchers, splitters, audio extractors, & repeaters because the compatibility matrix is completely opaque and nonsensical.