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Testing Output Protections

Overview

PlayReady output protections ensure that protected content maintains its security requirements across different output types and quality levels. This documentation provides a complete mapping of output protection policies defined in the Compliance Rules and their corresponding test server parameter syntax.

Output Protection Categories

Audio Output Protections

Compressed Digital Audio Content

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.2

Parameter Syntax: caopl:200

Description: Controls output protection level for compressed digital audio content such as MP3, AAC, or other compressed audio formats.

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(caopl:200)

Explicit Digital Audio Output Restriction

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.2.8

Parameter Syntax: avop:(guid:6D5CFA59-C250-4426-930E-FAC72C8FCFA6)

Description: Provides explicit restrictions on digital audio outputs using specific GUID identifiers.

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(avop:(guid:6D5CFA59-C250-4426-930E-FAC72C8FCFA6))

Uncompressed Digital Audio Content

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.3

Parameter Syntax: ucaopl:200

Description: Controls output protection level for uncompressed digital audio content such as PCM or other uncompressed audio formats.

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(ucaopl:200)

Video Output Protections

Compressed Digital Video Content

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.4

Parameter Syntax: cvopl:500

Description: Controls output protection level for compressed digital video content such as H.264, H.265, or other compressed video formats.

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(cvopl:500)

Uncompressed Digital Video Content

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.5

Parameter Syntax: ucvopl:200

Description: Controls output protection level for uncompressed digital video content.

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(ucvopl:200)

Advanced Video Protection Features

Maximum Decode Resolution

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.5.7.1

Parameter Syntax Options:

  • Simple: maxres:1920x1080
  • Advanced: dvop:(guid:9645E831-E01D-4FFF-8342-0A720E3E028F,data:AAAEOAAAB4A=)

Description: Restricts the maximum resolution at which content can be decoded and displayed.

Examples:

# Simple resolution restriction
http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(maxres:1920x1080)

# Advanced resolution restriction using GUID
http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(dvop:(guid:9645E831-E01D-4FFF-8342-0A720E3E028F,data:AAAEOAAAB4A=))

HDCP Type Restriction

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.5.7.2

Parameter Syntax: dvop:(guid:ABB2C6F1-E663-4625-A945-972D17B231E7,data:AAAAAQ==)

Description: Specifies High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) requirements for digital video outputs.

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(dvop:(guid:ABB2C6F1-E663-4625-A945-972D17B231E7,data:AAAAAQ==))

Analog Output Protections

Analog Television Outputs

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.6

Parameter Syntax: avopl:200

Description: Controls output protection level for analog television outputs.

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(avopl:200)

Extended Analog TV Controls - CGMS-A

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.7.1

Parameter Syntax: avop:(guid:225CD36F-F132-49EF-BA8C-C91EA28E4369,data:AAAAAQ==)

Server SDK Code:

right.AddAnalogVideoOutputProtection(
    new Guid("{225CD36F-F132-49EF-BA8C-C91EA28E4369}"), 
    BitConverter.GetBytes((int)1)
);

Description: Implements Copy Generation Management System - Analog (CGMS-A) protection for analog television outputs.

Extended Analog TV Controls - AGCCS

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.7.2

Parameter Syntax: avop:(guid:C3FD11C6-F8B7-4D20-B008-1DB17D61F2DA,data:AgAAAA==)

Server SDK Code:

right.AddAnalogVideoOutputProtection(
    new Guid("C3FD11C6-F8B7-4D20-B008-1DB17D61F2DA"), 
    BitConverter.GetBytes((int)2)
);

Description: Implements Automatic Gain Control Copy System (AGCCS) protection for analog television outputs.

Analog Computer Monitor Output

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.8

Parameter Syntax: avop:(guid:D783A191-E083-4BAF-B2DA-E69F910B3772)

Description: Controls output protection for analog computer monitor connections (VGA, etc.).

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(avop:(guid:D783A191-E083-4BAF-B2DA-E69F910B3772))

Analog Component Video Output

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.9

Parameter Syntax: avop:(guid:811C5110-46C8-4C6E-8163-C0482A15D47E)

Description: Controls output protection for analog component video outputs (YPbPr).

Example:

http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(avop:(guid:811C5110-46C8-4C6E-8163-C0482A15D47E))

Digital Video Only Content

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.6.11

Parameter Syntax: avop:(guid:760AE755-682A-41E0-B1B3-DCDF836A7306,data:AAAAAQ==)

Server SDK Code:

right.AddAnalogVideoOutputProtection(
    new Guid("{760AE755-682A-41E0-B1B3-DCDF836A7306}"), 
    BitConverter.GetBytes((int)1)
);

Description: Restricts content to digital video outputs only, preventing analog video output.

Unknown Output Handling

Passing to Unknown Output

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.9.1

Parameter Syntax Options:

  • allowunknownhd:true
  • playenablers:(786627D8-C2A6-44BE-8F88-08AE255B01A7)

Description: Controls whether content can be passed to unknown or unrecognized outputs at high definition quality.

Examples:

# Allow unknown HD outputs
http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(allowunknownhd:true)

# Using play enabler GUID
http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(playenablers:(786627D8-C2A6-44BE-8F88-08AE255B01A7))

Passing Constrained Resolution to Unknown Output

Compliance Reference: CRs section 3.9.2

Parameter Syntax Options:

  • allowunknownsd:true
  • playenablers:(B621D91F-EDCC-4035-8D4B-DC71760D43E9)

Description: Controls whether content can be passed to unknown outputs at standard definition quality.

Examples:

# Allow unknown SD outputs
http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(allowunknownsd:true)

# Using play enabler GUID
http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(playenablers:(B621D91F-EDCC-4035-8D4B-DC71760D43E9))

Protection Level Values

Common Protection Levels

Level Description Usage
100 Minimal protection Basic content, low security requirements
150 Low protection Standard definition content
200 Medium protection High definition content
270 High protection Premium content
300 Maximum protection Ultra-high value content

Audio-Specific Levels

Level Description Audio Quality
100 Basic audio protection Compressed, low bitrate
150 Standard audio protection CD quality
200 High audio protection High-resolution audio
250 Premium audio protection Lossless audio

Video-Specific Levels

Level Description Video Quality
150 Standard definition Up to 480p
200 High definition Up to 720p
270 Full HD Up to 1080p
300 Ultra HD 4K and above

Testing Scenarios

Basic Output Protection Testing

// Test basic video output protection
async function testVideoOutputProtection() {
    const testCases = [
        { name: 'SD Video', config: 'cvopl:150' },
        { name: 'HD Video', config: 'cvopl:200' },
        { name: 'Full HD Video', config: 'cvopl:270' }
    ];
    
    for (const testCase of testCases) {
        const url = `http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(${testCase.config})`;
        const result = await testLicenseAcquisition(url);
        console.log(`${testCase.name}: ${result.success ? 'PASS' : 'FAIL'}`);
    }
}

HDCP Requirement Testing

// Test HDCP requirements
async function testHDCPRequirements() {
    const hdcpConfig = 'dvop:(guid:ABB2C6F1-E663-4625-A945-972D17B231E7,data:AAAAAQ==)';
    const url = `http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(${hdcpConfig})`;
    
    const result = await testLicenseAcquisition(url);
    return result.outputProtections.hdcpRequired;
}

Analog Protection Testing

// Test analog output restrictions
async function testAnalogProtections() {
    const analogTests = [
        {
            name: 'Analog TV Protection',
            config: 'avopl:200'
        },
        {
            name: 'CGMS-A Protection',
            config: 'avop:(guid:225CD36F-F132-49EF-BA8C-C91EA28E4369,data:AAAAAQ==)'
        },
        {
            name: 'Digital Video Only',
            config: 'avop:(guid:760AE755-682A-41E0-B1B3-DCDF836A7306,data:AAAAAQ==)'
        }
    ];
    
    const results = [];
    for (const test of analogTests) {
        const url = `http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(${test.config})`;
        const result = await testLicenseAcquisition(url);
        results.push({
            test: test.name,
            success: result.success,
            analogRestricted: result.outputProtections.analogRestricted
        });
    }
    
    return results;
}

Server SDK Implementation

Basic Output Protection Setup

// Add video output protection level
right.AddVideoOutputProtectionLevel(
    PlayReadyVideoOutputProtectionLevel.CompressedDigitalVideo, 
    270
);

// Add audio output protection level  
right.AddAudioOutputProtectionLevel(
    PlayReadyAudioOutputProtectionLevel.CompressedDigitalAudio,
    200
);

Advanced Protection Configuration

// Add specific analog video output protection
right.AddAnalogVideoOutputProtection(
    new Guid("{225CD36F-F132-49EF-BA8C-C91EA28E4369}"), 
    BitConverter.GetBytes((int)1)
);

// Add HDCP requirement
right.AddDigitalVideoOutputProtection(
    new Guid("{ABB2C6F1-E663-4625-A945-972D17B231E7}"), 
    BitConverter.GetBytes((int)1)
);

// Add maximum resolution restriction
right.AddDigitalVideoOutputProtection(
    new Guid("{9645E831-E01D-4FFF-8342-0A720E3E028F}"), 
    resolutionData
);

Play Enabler Configuration

// Allow unknown outputs at SD quality
right.AddPlayEnabler(
    new Guid("{B621D91F-EDCC-4035-8D4B-DC71760D43E9}")
);

// Allow unknown outputs at HD quality
right.AddPlayEnabler(
    new Guid("{786627D8-C2A6-44BE-8F88-08AE255B01A7}")
);

Best Practices

Output Protection Strategy

  1. Assess Content Value - Higher value content requires stricter protection
  2. Consider Device Capabilities - Ensure devices can support required protection levels
  3. Test Across Platforms - Validate protection on different device types
  4. Balance Security and Usability - Avoid overly restrictive policies

Implementation Guidelines

  1. Start with Basic Protection - Begin with standard protection levels
  2. Add Specific Restrictions - Layer additional protections as needed
  3. Test Unknown Output Handling - Validate behavior with unrecognized outputs
  4. Document Protection Requirements - Clearly specify protection policies

Testing Recommendations

  1. Comprehensive Testing - Test all protection levels and combinations
  2. Device Compatibility - Validate on target device types
  3. Output Type Testing - Test with different output connection types
  4. Failure Scenario Testing - Verify behavior when protection fails

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