- 1). Switch to the HDMI input channel on the display if it isn’t already set.
- 2). Check that the converter unit’s power cable is connected and the power switch is set to on.
- 3). Check that the HDMI cable plugs are securely set in the display and converter HDMI ports.
- 4). Check that the VGA cable plugs are securely set in the computer and converter ports. Tighten the screws on both plugs to ensure a tight, secure fit.
- 5). Check that the correct monitor output mode is set on the computer. Click the “Start” menu button, click “Control Panel” and click “Adjust Screen Resolution” under the “Display” sub-group. If you are using your VGA to HDMI converter to drive a secondary display, click on the “Multiple displays” menu, and select “Duplicate these displays” or “Extend these displays.”
- 6). Check that the monitor output is set to a supported video resolution. In the Adjust Screen Resolution control panel, click on the box that corresponds to the HDMI output display. Click on the “Resolution” menu and select a resolution that is supported by the converter. Check your converter’s user manual for supported screen resolutions.
- 7). Swap the HDMI and VGA cables with another to verify that it isn’t a faulty or damaged cable.
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