Media receiving apparatus, media systems having the same, and control methods thereof

摘要

A media receiving apparatus (200) which processes a copy-protected media signal received from an external media source (100) (100), comprises: an interface (210) for connecting with an external media source (100) (100); an authentication processor (221) for generating connection authentication data and for transmitting the connection authentication data through the interface (210) in reply to a request of the external media source (100) (100); and a controller (270) for determining whether an authentication with the external media source (100) (100) is erroneous and for providing an authentication error signal to the external media source (100) (100) when an authentication error occurs whereby the external media source (100) (100) recommences the authentication. Thus, the present invention provides a media receiving apparatus (200) to resolve errors by determining an authentication error which occurs in relation to the copy protection and to provide an authentication error signal which facilitates the performance of re-authentication so that an initial authentication in relation to the copy protection can be automatically executed. A media system that comprises the media receiving apparatus (200) and control methods thereof are also provided.