Many channels we carry feature HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a form of copy protection that prevents digital video and audio content from being intercepted as it travels across either HDMI or DVI interconnect cables. Major networks require all pay-TV providers to incorporate such content protection.
If you have an older HDTV, it may have become non-compliant. But don’t worry – it’s easy to fix:
Step 1
Disconnect the HDMI cable from your receiver and TV. The error message will continue to display if the HDMI cable is connected.
Step 2
Connect your receiver to your TV using an RCA-type (Component) cable. This connection will give you a high-quality picture similar to HDMI. See more information on how to connect.
References
- User Manualmanual.tools
Published: March 18, 2021
Updated: February 2, 2023
My TV is from 2018 and does not have a scart cable. Still the error message on the TV says that I should replace the HDMI cable to scart cable I think there has been an error on my TV
Min TV är från 2018 och har inte scartkabel. Ändä säger felmeddelandet på tv:n att jag skall byta ut HDMI kabeln till scartkabel Jag tror att det har blivit ett fel på min TV
Min TV är från 2018 och har inte scartkabel. Ändä säger felmeddelandet på tv:n att jag skall byta ut HDMI kabeln till scartkabel Jag tror att det har blivit ett fel på min TV
Why is my TV asking me to use a SCART cable to fix a content protection error when my 2018 TV does not have a SCART port?
The error message you are seeing is related to HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). This occurs when the digital handshake between your DirecTV receiver and your TV fails over the HDMI connection. While older systems might suggest SCART, modern HDCP errors are usually resolved by switching to a different analog or high-definition connection that does not require the digital handshake.
To resolve this on a TV without SCART, please try the following steps:
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