vga to hdmi adapter problems

[lyonschembri]

hello there fellow toms , today i received my hdmi to vga adapter and it was not working as the monitor was flickering with the connection and disconnection of the adapter , then i switched from ps4 to laptop and with some thinkering i managed to make it work ( basically all i did was remove the case ) while it worked flawlessly on my laptop it did not on my ps4
any solutions ?

for further reference the resolution im trying to output is 1680x1050 if im not mistaken

 

[SkyNetRising]

Can you post link to the adapter?

 

[lyonschembri]

Can you post link to the adapter?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/1080P-HDMI-Male-to-VGA-Female-Adapter-Video-Audio-Converter-Cable-for-PC-HDTV-UP/253056584485?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170727174455%26meid%3D8d59569c3bc34f1d9e455be81804ccd1%26pid%3D100847%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D332368694178&_trksid=p2481888.c100847.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%253A78ff80ec-ae95-11e7-9639-74dbd18087bc%257Cparentrq%253A0bf7211415f0abc642f864a3fff8c635%257Ciid%253A1

 

[bailojustin]

You can't use that adapter, You need to have a specific HDMI-VGA adapter, an active adapter.

These active adapter have chips in them that change the signal between analog and digital. It needs to be powered.

 

[lyonschembri]

You can't use that adapter, You need to have a specific HDMI-VGA adapter, an active adapter.

These active adapter have chips in them that change the signal between analog and digital. It needs to be powered.

So why does it work with my laptop ? Also is there any work around without buying a new adapter ?

 

[Math Geek]

it's not the active adapter that's the issue. that is only for the newest gen cards that have removed the analog signal completely like the nvidia 1000 and amd 4/500 series.

i'm gonna guess the problem i 2 fold, one you're trying to output a resolution the ps4 is not able to. it is designed for tv's so likely only supports tv type resolutions such as 720p or 1080p.

second is that this is a sony product and they make no apologies for making EVERYTHING proprietary. i'd look and see if they sell a ps4 branded hdmi to vga adapter. if they do, this tells you they likely added a chip to the output to ensure you could not use off the shelf stuff with the ps4.

all the ps's have been like this and the ps4 is nothing new for this

 

[lyonschembri]

would this work ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Video-1080P-HDMI-Female-USB-Audio-Power-VGA-To-Male-Adapter-Converter-about-/182700289802?hash=item2a89c92f0a:g:4oIAAOSwJGlZgyUb

 

[SkyNetRising]

That small cheap thing really works? I find it hard to believe actually.
It should look similar to this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hight-Qua...458019&hash=item41bc05acb3:g:zuwAAOSww3tY3cEE

 

[Math Geek]

this guy has a video showing how to do it and he states you do need an active adapter. as in one that plugs in to the wall for power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqDQTJjBDyY

so the port is not powered enough to carry the signal i guess.

the second adapter you linked to would not work since it does not plug into the wall socket. no way around it looks like. gonna have to get a more expensive active adapter with external power

 

[bailojustin]

it's not the active adapter that's the issue. that is only for the newest gen cards that have removed the analog signal completely like the nvidia 1000 and amd 4/500 series.

i'm gonna guess the problem i 2 fold, one you're trying to output a resolution the ps4 is not able to. it is designed for tv's so likely only supports tv type resolutions such as 720p or 1080p.

second is that this is a sony product and they make no apologies for making EVERYTHING proprietary. i'd look and see if they sell a ps4 branded hdmi to vga adapter. if they do, this tells you they likely added a chip to the output to ensure you could not use off the shelf stuff with the ps4.

all the ps's have been like this and the ps4 is nothing new for this

He needs an active adapter, that is the problem. It needs to be a powered active adapter to convert the signal due to the cards removing analog signals.

I have used and verified the following product to do exactly what you request.
Again the reason why it also most likely would not display is due to low powered HDMI ports, typically from a card.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56

This does what you need and has a micro USB power in the back which is optional and typically only used for conversions to and from analog signals. Like exactly what you are attempting to do.

 

[lyonschembri]

it's not the active adapter that's the issue. that is only for the newest gen cards that have removed the analog signal completely like the nvidia 1000 and amd 4/500 series.

i'm gonna guess the problem i 2 fold, one you're trying to output a resolution the ps4 is not able to. it is designed for tv's so likely only supports tv type resolutions such as 720p or 1080p.

second is that this is a sony product and they make no apologies for making EVERYTHING proprietary. i'd look and see if they sell a ps4 branded hdmi to vga adapter. if they do, this tells you they likely added a chip to the output to ensure you could not use off the shelf stuff with the ps4.

all the ps's have been like this and the ps4 is nothing new for this

So i hooked up my ps4 to another tv and set it to display 720p , and then put it back on the monitor im trying to display my ps4 on and the same thing is happening :/ since the monitor is flickering i can`t really change the menu settings since it is set to turn off since no video input is given ..

 

[lyonschembri]

it's not the active adapter that's the issue. that is only for the newest gen cards that have removed the analog signal completely like the nvidia 1000 and amd 4/500 series.

i'm gonna guess the problem i 2 fold, one you're trying to output a resolution the ps4 is not able to. it is designed for tv's so likely only supports tv type resolutions such as 720p or 1080p.

second is that this is a sony product and they make no apologies for making EVERYTHING proprietary. i'd look and see if they sell a ps4 branded hdmi to vga adapter. if they do, this tells you they likely added a chip to the output to ensure you could not use off the shelf stuff with the ps4.

all the ps's have been like this and the ps4 is nothing new for this

He needs an active adapter, that is the problem. It needs to be a powered active adapter to convert the signal due to the cards removing analog signals.

I have used and verified the following product to do exactly what you request.
Again the reason why it also most likely would not display is due to low powered HDMI ports, typically from a card.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56

This does what you need and has a micro USB power in the back which is optional and typically only used for conversions to and from analog signals. Like exactly what you are attempting to do.

is the 2nd one i linked good ? i cannot really buy from amazon since for some reason it does not accept my card sadly

 

[bailojustin]

it's not the active adapter that's the issue. that is only for the newest gen cards that have removed the analog signal completely like the nvidia 1000 and amd 4/500 series.

i'm gonna guess the problem i 2 fold, one you're trying to output a resolution the ps4 is not able to. it is designed for tv's so likely only supports tv type resolutions such as 720p or 1080p.

second is that this is a sony product and they make no apologies for making EVERYTHING proprietary. i'd look and see if they sell a ps4 branded hdmi to vga adapter. if they do, this tells you they likely added a chip to the output to ensure you could not use off the shelf stuff with the ps4.

all the ps's have been like this and the ps4 is nothing new for this

He needs an active adapter, that is the problem. It needs to be a powered active adapter to convert the signal due to the cards removing analog signals.

I have used and verified the following product to do exactly what you request.
Again the reason why it also most likely would not display is due to low powered HDMI ports, typically from a card.

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-HDMI-Adapter-Black/dp/B00879DM56

This does what you need and has a micro USB power in the back which is optional and typically only used for conversions to and from analog signals. Like exactly what you are attempting to do.

is the 2nd one i linked good ? i cannot really buy from amazon since for some reason it does not accept my card sadly

Yes the second one you linked does the same as the one I did. That one should do you fine considering its active and powered.