Yes. The 2007WFP and 2407WFP support HDCP

I agree. I'm going to get a bit of time to test one of these displays out at work as we just got some in... but I'll have no way to test HDCP. I'm hoping to get one of these to use as a HDTV, but would really like to know the answer to this. It won't matter to me initially (and I'll have no way to test), but I would like it to support 1080p HDCP if possible (if not on component, at least over DVI).

Thanks,

-Steve

That is actually a good question. I guess I need to read up on it a bit more.

I was actually rethinking my post, and was starting to wonder if my comment about component inputs is even valid. I suppose HDCP is a purely digital thing... so probably only for DVI or HDMI ports.

Basically, from what I know, there is some kind of 'handshake' that goes on between the hardware components. So, you try and play something that is protected by HDCP, and your DVD player, or video card will 'talk' to the LCD to see if HDCP is there. If it is, it will let it play the high-rez version of the video... if not, it will play a lower-rez version.

It is basically a bunch of DRM baloney, but I guess we're stuck with it until someone creates a work-around.

In theory, if it is just handshaking, my guess would be that it really doesn't matter what resolution it is running at... it either sees HDCP or not. Plus, since HDCP is built to protect 1080p mainly (and I think delivers 720p when HDCP is not present)... I'm not sure what good it would do to be HCDP compliant if it couldn't do 1080p. But, I too would love to see an official comment from Dell on the subject. It would quell some rumors floating around the 2407 forums that really aren't helping Dell out to compete with other brands like the new BenQ or Gateway 24" units.

-Steve

Steve, you nailed it pretty well. I originally posted this in another thread.

HDCP is was originally developed by Intel as a protocol to protect high definition content transfer across DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections. The purpose of HDCP is to prevent the end user viewing or ripping high definition content on non-authenticated devices.

High definition content generally comes in three forms:

1. HD-DVD or Blue-Ray Disc movie discs
2. High definition digital television broadcast signals/digital cable set-top box transmissions
3. High definition PC sources (games, movies, other content direct from the PC to the digital display panel)

HDCP achieves content protection through the use of a key-exchange infrastructure. The keys are embedded in a chip in the transmitting and recieving devices.

The HDCP specification allows content providers to set an Image Constraint Token (ICT) flag that will only output full-resolution digital signals using an HDCP compliant system. Attempting to view HDCP protected content on a non-compliant system will result in a blank screen, a message saying that an attempt has been made to display content on a non-compliant system, or the content will be shown at a downsampled non-HD quality.

HDCP: what it is and how to use it
HDCP: The graphic card and monitor nightmare

Hi Chris.... after a little more research... and some tips from another poster on another forum... I think we need a bit more explanation from Dell on this one.

See these threads:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1064124&page=25&pp=20

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&message.id=58435

-Steve

SteveW928,

and what are your conclusions?

All,

I was told that HDCP applies to all modes.

Well, it seems that the 2407 might not be advertising out the right list of possible supported resolutions. So, the HD-DVD player doesn't try to send 1080p, but rather 1080i. Since the 2407 is lacking de-interlace on the DVI inputs, it can't display it.

In theory, it appears that a device like the PS3 might be able to set its mode to 1080p, and then hopefully the 2407 will display it. So, I'm guessing this issue might be able to be resolved with a firmware update? Or, is the mode info concerning HDCP hard coded into some chip?

-Steve

Dell XPS 410 – DVI – Vista – 4 gigs ATI Radion 1650 Dell 2407WFP (Tag lists May, 2006) Cyberlink Ultra LG DVD Burner & Blu-ray/HD Reader Model GGC-H20L Sent previous emails via outlook but trying to be sure before I have to replace this monitor: this setup will NOT play 1080P DVI through this monitor (the latest driver for the 2407WFP (1/5/07) is broken and does not zip)? Marc Schenker