Seems like a complete noob is finally understanding HDMI to say the least...

Have a 2006 720p Sammy Plasma, model HP-S5033. In the specs it APPEARS it's not HDCP. I also have a 1080p mit HC4900 PJ as a 2nd display device. Then I have the sat box, PS3 and upconverting DVD. I have all hdmi cables already running through my walls. Currently, I have a monoprice MANUAL 2x1 HDMI switcher, it's a real pain having to not hit the button, but unplug let's say the plamsa and PS3, and plug in the PJ and DVD.

I have bought THREE 4x2 monoprice switcher/splitters and one 4x1 monoprice switcher. Works fine with the PJ which I assume is HDCP compatible. However, my sammy says "mode not supported" regardess of mode (eg 480, 720i/p). Looks like I may of found out why, again the sammy doesn't apparently support HDCP. Is there any possible solution anyone sees? What gets me is that the sammy will accept a manual switcher but no powered switcher. Maybe I'm wrong altogether and it's the equilizer that's causing the problem? Please help, lol

Help me understand this. Why can a HDMI cable, directly connected from my PS3 to plamsa and it works fine? It's only these powered switches that seem to get in the way. Is there any LEGAL devices that converts HDMI to componet cables?