To turn off HDCP on your PS4™ system, follow these steps:
1. Go to the main menu on your PS4™ and select “Settings”.
2. Scroll down and select “System”.
3. In the System settings, you will see an option called “Enable HDCP”. Clear the checkbox next to it to disable HDCP.
4. Once you have disabled HDCP, you can connect devices that are not compatible with the HDCP standard to your PS4™ without any issues.
It’s important to note that when HDCP is enabled and you connect a device that is not HDCP compatible, both video and audio will not be output. By disabling HDCP, you can bypass this limitation and enjoy content from non-HDCP compliant devices.
Here are a few more details about HDCP and why you might want to disable it:
HDCP, which stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, is a form of digital copy protection used to prevent unauthorized copying of copyrighted content. It is commonly used in devices like game consoles, Blu-ray players, and streaming devices.
However, HDCP can sometimes cause compatibility issues, especially when connecting older or non-HDCP compliant devices to your PS4™. For example, if you have an older HDMI capture card or a non-HDCP compliant display, enabling HDCP on your PS4™ may result in a blank screen or no audio.
By disabling HDCP, you can avoid these compatibility issues and ensure that video and audio are output correctly to your connected devices. This can be particularly useful if you’re using your PS4™ for streaming or content creation purposes, as it allows you to capture or display the content without any restrictions.
It’s worth mentioning that disabling HDCP may have some limitations. For instance, some streaming apps or services may require HDCP to be enabled in order to function properly. In such cases, you may need to enable HDCP temporarily to access the content, and then disable it again afterwards.
Disabling HDCP on your PS4™ can help resolve compatibility issues and allow you to use non-HDCP compliant devices without any restrictions. Just remember to re-enable HDCP if you encounter any issues with specific apps or services that require it.