How to Convert VGA to HDMI Converting the Signal

 
With computer monitor manufacturers quickly deprecating the VGA format it is becoming harder and harder to find computer monitors that are natively compatible with already installed graphics solutions. This is not to say, however, that one must buy a new graphics solution to utilize a newer monitor as there are ways to convert VGA to HDMI for use with newer monitors to avoid having to buy a costly new graphics solution. Converting VGA to HDMI simply means installing a signal converter midline between the video source and monitor. This process is easy and can be accomplished by any computer user.
VGA is a type of connection used with computers to send the video signal to a monitor, which can also be a TV screen. Many TVs do not feature VGA inputs, however, creating the need for VGA to HDMI adapters and converters to bridge the gap and make the two devices compatible.
The main difference between VGA (video graphics array) and HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) is that VGA is an analog means of transmission while HDMI is digital. Therefore, some form of converter is needed to change and re-encode the signal between its output (PC) and input (HDTV) device. The converter must also scale the video to a resolution accepted by the TV (i.e. 720p or 1080p).
Converters
The standard VGA to HDMI converter is a simple box featuring a VGA input and an HDMI output, with some offering other output connection types, such as component video, as well, though HDMI provides the higest video resolution to a TV. The converters also often provide a 3.5mm audio input to accompany the VGA video input, as HDMI can handle both video and audio within the single cable.
Cables
Though there are direct HDMI-to-VGA adapter cables on the market, these cables only function in that direction, mainly for sending an HDMI-output signal to a computer monitor, and cannot convert video both ways. This can be misleading to some, as the other primary type of PC video output--DVI (digital visual interface)--can be converted directly to HDMI with only the cable, as DVI is also a digital format.
1
Power down your computer system.
2
Connect your VGA to HDMI audio video converter's power supply to the converter's electrical input and an appropriate electrical socket.
3
Connect your monitor's HDMI cable between the monitor and the VGA to HDMI audio video converter's HDMI port. This port is located on the side opposite of the electrical input socket.
4
Connect your VGA Cables between the computer's VGA out port and the VGA to HDMI audio video converter's VGA in port. This port is located on the same side you inserted the cord from the power supply into.
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Power your computer back up and ensure the VGA to HDMI audio video converter is in fact working and transmitting images to your monitor.