re: is it possible to connect a directv receiver to 2 Tvs?

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When I hook my HDMI splitter to both TVs it gives me an error and says "Your TV does not support this programs content," after some research this looks like it is an HDCP issue. I am trying to watch ESPN, I am fine with the same thing showing on both TVs. Has anyone else had this issue? If so what are the options?

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The cheapest way to bypass HDCP issues is using a converter along with the splitter. I know this, because I had to do this to record content from my cable box to my PC. I broadcast the LSU baseball games so I have done this for quite some time.

You will need this

Monoprice 105369 DVI and S/PDIF Digital Coax Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter

then you will need this cable

HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable

HDMI to DVI.. this is how you break the encryption.

then you just need ANY hdmi splitter..
and you can use two long HDMI cords to any TVs.. and voila.. you will see your content on both screens..

this is the splitter i have

but i am sure there are other splitters.. as long as you have one hdmi input and two hdmi outputs.. and enough power.


you plug the HDMI/DVI cable to your box and to the monprice converter.. the hdmi goes into the cable box and the DVI plugs into the monorpice part.. then from the monoprice you plug an HDMI into it and then the other end of the HDMI to the input for HDMI on your Splitter input.. then just use to hdmi cords out off your splitter..