How can I capture/convert HDMI from an HDCP protected input?

Question

Basically the situation is I have a PS3 and I want to be able to split a lossless HDMI connection to my TV and *something* to a capture card. Using an HDMI splitter I can connect to the TV just fine but my capture card does not read HDCP.I could use a component splitter but that would prevent me from being able to use HDMI quality video/audio on the TV, and not using HDMI as the source means my setup is more complicated; I have other sources (like my Wii U) where I have to use HDMI.How how can I record from this HDCP HDMI in? I can take HDMI without HDCP or component video, but my searches have been unable to find to find something that either converts HDMI (with HDCP) to component or takes HDMI and spits out something non-HDCP devices can read.For the record I know of *one* device that does this: The HDFury4/3. However, the HDFury3 is about $150 above what I'm currently willing to pay, I'm just looking for something barebones. I have seen numerous other devices claiming to do things like convert HDMI to component but they either have multiple 1 star reviews saying "this doesn't work at all" or they have no reviews at all. I'd rather be reasonably confidence before purchasing something like this since it seems like there are a *lot* of solutions which simply don't do what I need them to.

Answer 1

Hello, I don't know what version your ps3 is and what software version you are on. But if I remember right, in the settings there's an option to turn off HDCP for your HDMI port. This should allow you to capture your gameplay. Note this automatically turns back on when you try to play a movie. The Wii U shouldn't have any HDCP.

I don't know which capture card you have already. If you like to reply with what you have I can give a more accurate answer. Most capture cards I know of have an input and output. The output goes to your tv and the card connects to your computer to record.

I personally like Elgato's capture cards. I own a few different models. I also know people like razors capture cards, but I don't know much about their cards.

Hope this helps.