VIP 211; 890 HDCP error message; no dvr connected

[levibluewa]

Trying to tune HBO channel (302), error 890 popped up. Directed to Menu 6-1-3, page 2...showed...Digital Connection: Yes, HDCP: No (with no way to change it).

The 211 is connected to a MonoPrice HDMI switch box (HDX-420X), then to the tv.

Troubleshooting on my own...I took the HDMI cable out of the HDX-420X and connected it directly to the tv...rechecked menu 613 page 2, and HDCP read YES.

I then plugged the 211 back into the HDX-420X where it was before and everything is functioning OK.

Glitch and solution!

 

[dfergie]

Yeah ... http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/266729-hdcp-begin-hbo-comedy.html (many are encrypted now)

 

[3HaloODST]

Ahh... The joys of HDCP...

 

[levibluewa]

Last week was the 1st time I'd seen the 890 error message. It had me stumped, so I guessed and stumbled across a fix...that's worked so far

I was a little surprised to see the error message on an HBO channel...I thought it would be more appropriate on a PPV purchase (which I seldom do), but it's probably the same.