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From: Michael Heller <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:51:54 -0500
Subject: planning for Blu-ray, HDMI, HDCP
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*apologies if this is a cross post for some of you*

Our foreign language and linguistics programs will have a new facility for academic  
2012-2013.  This will be the first facility on campus that will have to contend  
with the "analog sunset" and consequently we expect HDMI switching on some sources  
(Blu-ray, computers).  Moreover, these signals are likely to force HDCP (encrypted  
signals).  Our AV consultant has specified a solution but the price tag is astounding  
to those involved in funding the project.

Many may not see this as problem, but a typical class might involve use of a DVD  
and a PowerPoint.  Both sources are HDMI (no HDMI - VGA adapter). The professor  
cues the DVD to the exact scene, then switches to the slide deck.  In switching  
these HDMI sources, the HDCP is not preserved for DVD when presenting the slides  
and when the professor goes back to the DVD, s/he has to possible power off the  
DVD player and projector (2-minute timeout), and reselect the scene.  Only select  
HDMI switchers maintain the proper encryption keys while switching sources and  
this functionality comes at a premium price.

I am interested in hearing how other institutions are handling the transition  
to signals enforcing HDCP.  What arguments are being used to justify the significantly  
increased costs involved, especially for new facilities? How successful have these  
arguments been? Any success stories? Advice on how to proceed?

Thanks in advance for all responses!

Best,

Michael

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Michael Heller
Director of Language Learning Technology
DI-287B, 973-655-7504 Voice, 973-655-4060 Fax
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