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LCD Monitors with HDCP

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#1 ·
Since its going to become an issue in the next year, I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread listing monitors that include HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) .

HDCP will be required when trying to play back Blu-Ray or HD DVD discs on your computer.

The first monitor I'm adding to the is one that I want to buy the Gateway FPD2185WH which is great looking 21" widescreen monitor.
http://www.gateway.com/programs/lcd/index.shtml?cmpid=index*HDLCD21W_specs*tab
 
#2 ·
#4 ·
Here are four more with Canadian prices effective October 16th
  • HP 21" HDTV-Ready LCD Monitor (F2105) - $655
  • NEC 20" HDTV-Ready LCD/TV Monitor (20WMGX2) - $699
  • Dell 2407WFP at $799
  • Dell 3007WFP at $1,899

The Gateway in post #1 is now available for $499.
 
#6 ·
Posts moved. This thread is only for listing HDCP monitors. If you wish to discuss a particular model then use an existing thread or start a new one in the appropriate manufacturer forum.
 
#8 ·
Regarding the Dell 2407FPW. It is NOT fully HDCP compliant the following comes from the Dell Support Forum

Does the 2407WFP support 1080i through DVI?
* No.
Does the 2407WFP support 1080p through DVI?
* No.

Does the 2407WFP support 1080p through component?
* No.
Does the 2407WFP support 1080i through component?
* Yes.
Does the 2407WFP support 720p through component?
* Yes.

Thread here
 
#10 ·
I believe this one can be added too: BenQ FP241W 24IN
I did not find HDCP stated in the reviews, but considering it is advertized as having "complete HD support", a bunch of inputs including HDMI, I guess it has to be HDCP compliant.... Just waiting for the firmware updated version of it later in January with 1:1 pixel mapping...
 
#15 ·
f1racer:

Yes you can connect the SA3250HD STB to the Dell E228WFP. How have you connected it? Via DVI or Component? What do you mean the signal is out of the monitor's range?
If you are using DVI, if you are not getting a picture the monitor may not be HDCP compliant via DVI even though it claims to be. Try using Component (Red, Green, Blue cable) and see if you get a picture.
 
#16 ·
Cyclism, thanks.

I have connected using DVI. The Dell only has DVI and VGA, no component. Dell has claimed the DVI to be HDCP compliant, which I believe to be true, otherwise I would still get a default picture and the SA3250 would advise that the monitor is not HDCP compliant. I have tried this on a IBM Thinkvision monitor, where it is not DVI HDCP compliant but I would still get an error message from the SA3250. The Dell is not accepting the signal at all, regardless if it is HDCP compliant or not.

Do you have the Dell monitor?
 
#17 ·
f1racer:

I have the Dell 2407WFP and though it also claims to be HDCP compliant, I was never able to get a picture using DVI from a STB. I had to use Component, which my monitor has.

Read hugh's Post #8 in this thread. What you could be experiencing with your 22" model could be the same issue as with the 24".

However, we are going off-topic on this thread. Please do a search for the particular model you have. This thread is for listing of HDCP Compliant monitors only.
 
#18 ·
Yes the Samsung 940 BW is HDCP compliant. Check their website. I am watching TV from my Bell 6100 via DVI on it. I have to set the STB to 720P for it to work though. My Dell 1907 also works this way set at 720P. This may help f1racer also.
 
#23 ·
I wanted to give everyone an update on the Dell E228WFP LCD monitor.

It works with the Scientific Atlanta 3250HD box, there are no HDCP issues, but it will only work with 720p. Therefore you have to follow the HD setup wizard to configure only 720p, any other resolution will produce out of range errors on the monitor.