Product Description
A one-way HDMI-to-VGA converter for pairing HDMI-output DVRs, NVRs, PCs or laptops with analogue VGA displays. It converts the digital HDMI video signal to analogue VGA, which is the specific job on sites where the monitoring desk or display estate hasn't been upgraded alongside the recorder.
Connections
- HDMI male — plugs directly into the source: DVR, NVR, laptop, PC, media player or graphics card.
- VGA female — takes a standard VGA cable through to the monitor, projector or older TV.
- 3.5mm audio jack — carries sound separately, since VGA has no audio path of its own; routes audio out to external speakers or an audio system when the HDMI source provides it.
Where it fits on a job
- Retrofitting a new HDMI-output DVR/NVR onto an existing bank of VGA monitors in a control room, without replacing the display estate.
- Presentation and meeting-room setups where a laptop or PC needs to feed a VGA-only projector or monitor.
- Site testing and commissioning, where a compact plug-and-play adapter can be carried between jobs.
No drivers or external power are needed — it's a plug-and-play device, so it drops straight into an install or a test kit. Note this is one-directional: HDMI source to VGA display only, not the reverse.
Compatibility
Works with any HDMI-output source device — laptops, PCs, DVRs, NVRs and other media devices — feeding into standard VGA-input monitors, projectors or TVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this adapter work in both directions, VGA to HDMI as well?
No, it converts HDMI to VGA only — it takes an HDMI source signal and outputs analogue VGA, not the reverse.
Will audio come through the VGA cable?
No, VGA carries video only; the adapter has a separate 3.5mm audio jack to route sound to external speakers or an audio system.
Does it need external power or drivers?
No, it's a plug-and-play adapter that doesn't require drivers or software to operate.
Can I use this to connect an HDMI-output DVR or NVR to an existing VGA monitor?
Yes, the HDMI male end connects to the DVR/NVR and the VGA female end connects to a standard VGA display cable.
