Apple TV 3 and non HDMI receiver to view iTunes DRM protected purchases

[j20056]

My theater has a Proceed pre and amps but no HDMI input, and neither does the Runco projector which caps out at 720p.
I am contemplating adding an ATV3 to this setup, with the main goal of being able to play iTunes HD movie purchases which have DRM protection.
I was wondering if anyone has done this successfully?
i understand that the issues are that most HDMI to component converters are not HDCP compliant and even those that are, the iTunes DRM still prevents viewing purchases.
So far, only solution on paper that seems to work is HD Fury 3 converter for video signal, and using the Toslink audio pipe into my preamp to get 5.1 surround audio.

so wondering if there are actual success stories for this exact request, knowing that changing electronics and/or projector is a non-starter. Budget up to $500.

Thanks

 

[TLS Guy]

My theater has a Proceed pre and amps but no HDMI input, and neither does the Runco projector which caps out at 720p.
I am contemplating adding an ATV3 to this setup, with the main goal of being able to play iTunes HD movie purchases which have DRM protection.
I was wondering if anyone has done this successfully?
i understand that the issues are that most HDMI to component converters are not HDCP compliant and even those that are, the iTunes DRM still prevents viewing purchases.
So far, only solution on paper that seems to work is HD Fury 3 converter for video signal, and using the Toslink audio pipe into my preamp to get 5.1 surround audio.

so wondering if there are actual success stories for this exact request, knowing that changing electronics and/or projector is a non-starter. Budget up to $500.

Thanks

Yes, your plan would work if it was legal. It is true that Fury had an HDCP license, however the rules have changed.

It is now illegal to convert HDMI to HD analog out. Blue Ray players are no longer allowed to have component out connections.

The HDCP police have filed suit against retailers selling HD Fury 3 in the US and Europe.

eBay were the last to cave in. If you can find the device go ahead, but I think you will have a difficult time.

There is now an absolute forcing of HDMI if you want to enjoy HD AV.

Unfortunately for you that means a new pre/pro and projector. If that is what you want to enjoy, you need to save and change those components.

 

[lsiberian]

Yes, your plan would work if it was legal. It is true that Fury had an HDCP license, however the rules have changed.

It is now illegal to convert HDMI to HD analog out. Blue Ray players are no longer allowed to have component out connections.

The HDCP police have filed suit against retailers selling HD Fury 3 in the US and Europe.

eBay were the last to cave in. If you can find the device go ahead, but I think you will have a difficult time.

There is now an absolute forcing of HDMI if you want to enjoy HD AV.

Unfortunately for you that means a new pre/pro and projector. If that is what you want to enjoy, you need to save and change those components.

Your best bet would be to use a Computer with a VGA hookup to your Projector.

 

[TLS Guy]

Your best bet would be to use a Computer with a VGA hookup to your Projector.

That's a good idea, but I wonder how many boards are out there now with analog VGA to build an HTPC with.

I wonder if he can use DVI to his projector?