Rankie 1080P Active HDTV HDMI to VGA Adapter (Male to Female) Converter with Audio for PC, Monitor, Projector, HDTV, Xbox and More

This is a powered, or active, HDMI to VGA adapter. Normally, the power to convert an HDMI signal to VGA is provided through the HDMI connection. In some instances this power is either unavailable or is not sufficient to run the digital converter built into non-powered converters. This converter requires a 5VDC power source (your basic cellphone charger) and a USB to micro USB cable; neither of these are included with the adapter.**The converter can work with or without the external power option.**If sufficient power is being supplied via the HDMI connection, then the external power isn't required. However, you can always connect the external power regardless the power being supplied via the HDMI input.A nice feature of this adapter/converter is the 3.5mm stereo audio output jack. While the HDMI format is digital and carries the audio signal along with the video, VGA is analog and the cables do not carry audio. You will need to make an additional connection if audio is needed and the jack on the adapter is a nice convenience. I do not know if the audio jack passes any type of surround sound encoding information. Headphones can be plugged directly into the audio jack but according to other reviews its performance is dependent on various factors; it might work great, it might not. I suspect the audio signal would work better if it were amplified through a sound card or external amp. I have not used the audio output so I cannot speak to its function***This is NOT a bi-directional adapter/converter. It only works in one direction; converting digital HDMI to analog VGA with an audio break out.While VGA is an old cable from the early days of personal computers, it can pass analog Hi-Def video signals.This is a high quality unit; fit, finish and video function are all first rate. The flexibility of having an active converter means it will work in any situation and especially in those situations where you need the extra power.

If you give PowerPoint or other presentations and your laptop does not have a VGA output, you cannot be too careful in being prepared. You know what I am saying - your speedy new laptop doesn't have VGA (like most now, it has only HDMI). You arrive at the room, and there is that older style VGA hookup and no HDMI! Your heart sinks as you begin to think through how to give your talk with NO slides.This unit has been FANTASTIC in every such situation for me! I frequently speak and teach, usually with PowerPoint slides. My new laptop has HDMI video only - no VGA - but I find many places still use VGA for their ceiling-mounted projectors. I have used this adapter several times (maybe a dozen) and every time, the video output appears perfectly on screen. I feel completely confident with it!I was even more impressed recently when I tried a friend's Belkin branded unit and the VGA showed only the right half of every slide! I figured it was the projector, but the minute I changed his adapter out for this one, the picture was perfect and as intended. Boy, was I impressed that my no-name adapter worked where the Belkin adapter had the picture all screwed up! After I finished my talk, I ordered him the same unit as a gift. He reported it works perfectly for him as well.I have NO hesitation recommending this unit. It works perfectly as described and takes very little room in my laptop bag. In short, this product simply provides added security to any presenter who wants to avoid a last-minute PowerPoint or other presentation hookup problem!P.S. Mine has held up just fine through many uses. Other reviewers said theirs "fell apart" but looking at the way this is made, I can't even figure out how that would be possible. If mine comes apart also, I will come back and update this review.

I have a Dell Inspiron 13-7359 solid-state laptop with Windows 10 and I wanted to connect it to my second monitor. Sadly it’s a VGA monitor and I only have a HDMI port on the laptop. I tried two HDMI to VGA adapters and it was a struggle to make it work. This is what worked.I purchased this adapter and another both worked after doing this process.HDMI to VGA, 1080P with Audio Port, Rankie Gold-Plated Active HDMI HDTV to VGA Adapter Converter Male to Female with Micro USB & 3.5mm Audio Port Cable - R1150VicTsing Gold-Plated HDMI to VGA Converter Adapter for PC, Laptop, DVD, Desktop and other HDMI Input Devices - Black (VS1-VC38BVT-VD)My monitor was an old Gateway LCD. At first the error I go was “Frequency Out of Range”. This is what I did to make it work .Click screen bottom right the hidden iconsSelect Intel HD Graphics Control PanelClick DisplayClick Multiple DisplaysSet #1 Primary Display as your Built-in DisplaySet #2 as your Digital TelevisionThis took awhile to keep the settings in place. But once you get it, you’re good to go.I did have an issue once I closed the lid and the laptop went to sleep. The laptop got stuck in tablet mode and all the desktop icons moved. This is what I did to fix itMove all the icons back where they belongClick setup bottom right (it’s the gear icon)Click SystemClick Tablet modeSet When I Sign it to “Use desktop mode”Now that I had the monitor working. I didn't have sound! It was trying to play the sound on the monitor (this is great if you want to use the monitor as a TV). I want to use the monitor to extend my workspace. This workedClick screen bottom right speaker iconClick “Playback DeviceSet Default to “Speakers” not the DisplayHope this helps.