[SBE] HDCP concern with off-air only set top boxes

[Jonathan Solomon]

Hi Jeremy-

I don't know how HDCP affects OTA STBs, but HDCP only applies to HDMI
outputs.  Component will be in the clear.
We are using component to HD-SDI converters to get Cable and DBS
signals into our router.  The bigger problem is the audio levels into
a broadcast router.

Component/analog audio into a HD Modulator or IPTV encoder will work
fine. I have a couple of Contemporary Research QMOD enocders in our
building and I've very pleased with them.  The agile modulator has
saved my bacon more than once when the cable company changes their
line up.

On word of caution: If you are going to remod, I suggest an closed
MATV system.  If you plan to lay the campus channels on the same
infrastructure as the local cable provide distribution, you may need
to invest in expensive filters to keep the QAM channels you are using
in the clear.  We didn't and every six months or so the local provide
lights up another high channel QAM and we need to change our modulator
and reprogram all the TVs!

Best of luck and let us know how you make out.
Jonathan Solomon
Sr. Engineering Project Manager
WWE, Inc


On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 10:13 AM, Jeremy Morris <jdmickies at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there anything funky about this?  I'm well versed with Analog Sunset and

> how it affects BluRay, laptops, and cable boxes, but what about off-air only

> boxes with HDMI and component outs?  We've got a client trying to remod

> off-air HD and analog cable TV for their whole campus, but want to buy all

> new infrastructure.  We love using the Contemporary Research tuners cause

> they scan everything.  Any thoughts would be helpful.