I have DirecTV using an HR10-250 HiRes TiVo. I receive my HD locals with an over the air antenna and the TiVo is connected using component video cables. Lately I have been seeing programs pop up with the following message in the program info:

"The copywrite holders of this program allow viewing in standard definition on component outputs."

The program is noticably worse quality than other programs without this flag. The programs I have seen it on so far are Ellen (local NBC), The Class, Two and a Half Men (Both CBS). I was wondering if others are seeing this or if it is just happening in St. Louis?

I do not have HDMI inputs from my TV so my connection of choice is component video. Also another fact that may be relevant here is that my TiVo was recently upgraded to v6.3b software. I would hate to have to buy a TV with HDMI just because "Da Man" will not let me watch a HD analog version of my programs.

Although I haven't watched these shows, I have not seen this on my Sony OTA PVR. It sounds like the upgrade is the problem. Are your locals OTA or D* provided?
Look on www.DBSTalk.com. There do appear to be some issues with that release.
I agree this is totally ridiculous. Call your service provider and complain LOUDLY!!! If it is in error, then they can fix it. If not, take your business elsewhere. You are paying for HD.

I have seen this issue discussed on the TIVO forums over on the TIVO community site, Don't have a link at hand...but I believe your answer can be found on that site.