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PowerDVD displays an error message "The playback of this content is not allowed with an digital output device. Please use a analog output device."

Issue


PowerDVD displays an error message "The playback of this content is not allowed with a digital output device. Please use an analog output device" when you are trying to play a Blu-ray Disc title.


Cause
PowerDVD detected that your system doesn't meet the requirement required to play the Blu-ray Disc titles with a digital connection.


Solution

  1. Use standard VGA connection between your graphics card and display.
    This will output video content with analog connection and display.
  2. If you'd like to play Blu-ray Disc titles on a computer through a digital DVI
    or HDMI interface, the following three criteria need to be satisfied:
  •  Graphics card is HDCP-compliant. Click here for more information.
  •  Graphics card driver supports HDCP. Click here for more information.
  •  Display is HDCP ready. Please contact display manufacturer for more information.