VGA to HDMI Converter

As of 7th November 2008 we have been informed that this converter is NOT suitable for use with laptops  or XBOX 360's. No refunds will be issued if ordered after this date (see below).

Fantastic new product in our range. This compact unit converts a standard analogue VGA signal and analogue stereo to a single HDMI output carrying both digital video and audio.

Perfect to connect your PC to a large HDMI enabled screen to view movies, picture slide shows or simply to use your TV as an enormous monitor.

This converter can only be used to connect a VGA device to a HDMI screen. It will not function the other way round.

The following cable types are required:

• VGA - VGA Cable (we recommend 1 metre length)
• 3.5mm Jack - 2 x RCA Cable
• HDMI - HDMI Cable

Features

• Will carry audio via HDMI cable
• HDCP Pass-through
• Easy to set up and use
• Use your HD TV as a monitor for your PC

Specifications

• Input Video Signal: 0.5-1.0v p-p
• Input DDC Signal: 5v p-p (TTL)
• Output Video: HDMI 1.2a
• DTV/HDTV: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Operating Frequency: Up to 165MHz
• Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 1.65Gbps / 165Mhz
• Resolution (HDTV) Interlaced (50 & 60Hz): 480i, 576i, 1080i
• Resolution (HDTV) Progressive (50 & 60Hz): 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p
• Size (W/H/D) 89mm x 29mm x 68mm
• Weight: 0.68kgs
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to + 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% RH (no condensation)
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to + 80°C
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% RH (no condensation)
• External Power Supply: 5v DC @ 1A 

Pack Contents

• VGA to HDMI converter
• 5v DC Power Supply
• User Manual 

Our View

The one we've all been waiting for!

We are continuously asked how to connect up a PC, xbox etc with a standard 15pin D-sub VGA monitor output, to a new HD enabled screen, well here it is.

Currently this kind of conversion can only be found incorperated within a larger matrix switch costing hundreds of pounds. Now for under £38 you can do the same.

So easy to set up. Simply plug a male to male monitor cable to the switch, connect a 3.5mm to 2 RCA cable from the standard audio line out on your computer (normally the green connection) to the switch, an HDMI cable from the unit to the TV, power it all up and job done.

We tested using a 37" lcd screen, a 3 metre 3.5 to 2RCA cable, a standard 2 metre monitor cable (your existing cable should be ideal) and a 15 metre HDMI cable. Picture was absolutely fantastic and audio went as loud as the TV speakers (or our ears) could handle, without distortion.

We also tried a 25 metre monitor cable with the above 15 metre HDMI cable but lost the signal so we shall continue testing to find the converters limitations
Update: Now tested with a 5 metre VGA Cable and a 10 metre HDMI Cable with perfect results but we still recommend using the shortest VGA cable possible.

Remember that this converter may be clever, but it can't do everything. If your TV can only accept 720p, don't expect the box to convert a 1920 x 1440 resolution from your graphics card!

We tested using standard PC output settings of 60 Hertz, 32 bit colour at 96 DPI using a 37" LCD TV and a 22" Hanns.G widescreen monitor, with the following results:

The TV / Monitor simply displayed 'Out of Range' when no picture

In other words, keep the resolution output from the connected device set within the limitations of your HDMI display

Conclusion: Brilliant

xBox Users

Unfortunately we are unable to guarantee that this product will work succesfully with the xBox 360 and therefore do not recommend it for use with them.

Laptop Users

We do not recommend using this converter with laptops and will offer no refund or exchange should it be purchased for this use. We have found that, due to the laptop graphics card configurations, it will not function in many cases.

We have however tested this converter using a laptop with Windows Vista installed and it worked perfectly on this particular machine using the following setup. Unfortunately we are unable to offer advice as to compatibilty with makes / models of laptops

• Connect your laptop to the converter and the converter to your TV.
• Plug the power lead in to the converter and in to the mains supply. A red light should illuminate on the converter.
• Go to Control Panel >> Personalization >> Display Settings
• You should see a picture of two rectangles labelled "1" and "2". Click screen "2" to highlight it.
• Apply the changes.

You should now be able to see your laptop screen on you TV. If not please do the following:

• In Display Settings select screen "2" and tick the box labelled "Extend the desktop onto this monitor"
• Go to advanced settings
• Select your graphics card from the tabs
• Go to advanced settings
• You should see a list of possible monitor display settings such as: Use monitor as extension, dual display and so on. Select the one you require.
• Apply Changes

This should resolve any problem that may have previously been occuring.

Terms & Conditions: