PS4 hooked up to monitor using HDMI to VGA adapter. Black screen saying "Check Signal Cable".

[blane08]

PS4 to monitor not working. "Check Signal Cable".

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

PS4 to monitor not working. "Check Signal Cable".

First up, what monitor?

Second of all, if you can, set the input to VGA.

Third, you provided barely any information. So it's question time

• Does the PS4 work with your TV?
• Does it work with any other monitors?
• Did you try plugging the HDMI cable into an HDMI port on your monitor? Or do you not have one?
• Are your PS4 was on?

 

[blane08]

Samsung SyncMaster AQ19WS

 

[blane08]

Yes. Haven't tried it. Doesn't have one. Yes.

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

HDMI to VGA doesn't work, unless its active.

If you haven't used the PS4 before, you have to disable HDCP, after installing the system updates with an internet connection.


All the best!

 

[blane08]

Thanks, I'll try it right now.

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

Samsung SyncMaster AQ19WS

Do you have an HDMI to DVI adapter? VGA uses analog signals, DVI uses digital, and HDMI uses digital. Using an HDMI to DVI won't have to actually convert anything which may solve your problem, plus the fact that it's just better to use digital over analog

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

I unselected the answer. We may have to explain how to, if you run into any issues. But basically use HDMI to HDMI for full HDCP support, disable HDCP in the PS4's menu, and then try this again.

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

I unselected the answer. We may have to explain how to, if you run into any issues. But basically use HDMI to HDMI for full HDCP support, disable HDCP in the PS4's menu, and then try this again.

His monitor is old I think and doesn't have an HDMI plug

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

OP said that he's got a TV, which is compatible. Disabling HDCP is a must, otherwise he wont get any picture after converting digital to analog.

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

OP said that he's got a TV, which is compatible. Disabling HDCP is a must, otherwise he wont get any picture after converting digital to analog.

Then he should just use the TV...

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

That isn't OP's question. 🙂

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

That isn't OP's question. 🙂

In that case, he should just use an HDMI to DVI adapter.

Hope you're reading this OP

 

[ffg7]

don't think it is a tv because of the syncmaster in the name.

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

DVI doesn't always support HDCP.

OP answered all 4 q's by CrossFire. So I'm assuming he's got a TV, meaning he needs to use that first, before trying something that doesn't support HDCP.

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

DVI doesn't always support HDCP.

OP answered all 4 q's by CrossFire. So I'm assuming he's got a TV, meaning he needs to use that first, before trying something that doesn't support HDCP.

He should just turn HDCP off... It won't effect anything, it's just a protection. Then he should use an HDMI to DVI, and plug it in his monitor.

But quick question OP. Why are you even using a monitor and not a TV?