I purchased the HDMI to VGA Adapter Cable for the specific purpose of being able to watch Amazon Instant Videos on my TV. However, when I hook up the HDMI end to the Westinghouse TV port and VGA end to my PC it is not recognizing my TV. It says it does not recognize the source despite my changing it to TV. Please help. I purchased the HDMI to VGA Adapter Cable for the specific purpose of being able to watch Amazon Instant Videos on my TV. However, when I hook up the HDMI end to the Westinghouse TV port and VGA... » Read More I purchased the HDMI to VGA Adapter Cable for the specific purpose of being able to watch Amazon Instant Videos on my TV. However, when I hook up the HDMI end to the Westinghouse TV port and VGA end to my PC it is not recognizing my TV. It says it does not recognize the source despite my changing it to TV. Please help. « Show Less
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Not sure of your complete set up but if using receiver make sure hdmi is turned on w receiver and the same w tv make sure that port is turned on through video options
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I believe that you are using it backwards. It is meant to go from HDMI to VGA, such as HDMI laptop to VGA projector.
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Ive got the same problem..the answer is...you need a VGA to HDMI. NOT a HDMI to VGA...The thing is it wont work going the other way. Plugable support helped me...when going from old VGA computer to new HDMI. it slows everything down so the best thing you need to do is buy a newer computer with HDMI. you can go to plugable .com /support ..they are very helpful...
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it is FROM HDMI -> TO VGA - not from VGA to HDMI (different cable)You can connect HDMI port on your laptop to VGA monitor but not the other way . Hope this helps
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My husband is the real expert in this area, but after an inspection of my LG TV I see that we have the cord plugged into a HDMI input on the TV. I think that this cord only goes from HDMI to HDMI. If your VGA TV also has a HDMI port it would work, but if you only have VGA, then this cable is NOT for you. I hope that answer is helpful!
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Mine didn't work. I asked for a replacement but its been over a month and nothing has arrived so far. I have been sent tracking numbers so I think they tried sending a new one but it just hasn't arrived. I wouldn't buy this if I were you. In theory it should work though. VGA is analog and thus is a lower resolution than HDMI. I'm going to buy a whole new monitor that supports DVI rather than dealing with the crappy quality of my VGA monitor. Its up to you man I wouldn't buy though.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Just to clarify regarding this question, the cable will only work going from an HDMI output source to a VGA input. So if your PC has HDMI output and your TV has VGA input, it's likely this will work. If it's the other way around (VGA output to HDMI input) it will not work.
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I tried to hook mine up using two cables and I could not get it to work. I believe I followed the steps correctly. Would appreciate a response from you if you were successful. I may need to return mine if the sub HDMI is not working & need to know soon before I cut the UPC off the box to get the free Avatar blu-ray that expires at the end of March.
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hello,Im sorry I've been meaning to contact you with this matter. I'm sorry it does not work It needed to have the hdmi hook up for it to show picture. i dont know what can be done now since its been a few months since bought it but it did not work. Let me know.Thanks Geri.
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i had this connection before i changed to new comp. VGA male extension from comp to converter, the converter must be analog to dig signal. then add extension from the converter to hdmi tv. must have converter or it won't work
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I had problems connecting it using HDMI even though my TV supports this type of connection (HDMI ARC). This is an LG TV and I just couldn't get it to work. Ended up using the optical connection which works great.
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@radar363: thank for the information. I kept getting multiple information from vayring sources who should have known the correct response, including the manufacturer of my Television Set. Finally I ordered the cable just to have it on hand when I started setting up and quickly discovered that all but one of my sources was incorrect (and the correct one was NOT the manufacturer of my TV) and I didn't need it at all. Live and learn. But, I appreciate you help. Judi
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The adapter is fine. Try using a hdtv connection and make you have the tv on the right settings. It's like putting you dvd player on the settings .
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I have both HDMI and VGA connections on my HDTV, but the VGA didn't work until I bought a VGA/HDMI converter box. They're not expensive (mine was $10) I have an older Dell tower that's been refurbished but didn't have the HDMI connection, so the converter box was an inexpensive way to go.
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hello, Im sorry I've been meaning to contact you with this matter. I'm sorry it does not work It needed to have the hdmi hook up for it to show picture. i dont know what can be done now since its been a few months since bought it but it did not work. Let me know. Thanks Geri.
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Hi!Actually, this is not as straightforward as just a cable ... I have an mini HDMI to HDMI that works great to connect my Transformer to several HDMI devices and have watched streamed TV shows in full HiDef with NO hiccups. VGA is another animal (think fish vs mammal ... ;-) ), HDMI is a DIGITAL signal, and VGA is ANOLOG. You can't just "connect" them, you must CONVERT them. Monoprice.com has very good quality cables & convertors at very reasonable prices if you don't find one you like here on Amazon.
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There are 2 HDMI inputs on the ViewHD, one for 1080i and the other for 1080p. If you haven't done this, try the other input as well. There is also an H1 & H2 switch that apparently has to be in the right position depending on which HDMI input you are feeding into. Just in case, be sure the VGA / Y/Pr/Pb switch is in the latter position. "DTV Input" has a strange connotation in that it suggests it is an input for digital signals. But you also refer to it as "Y/Pr/Pb" so this must mean it is an analog input, and therefore should work coming out of the analog Y/Pr/Pb output from the ViewTV. These are the best suggestions I can make not being there. There is also a trouble-shooting guide in the manual. There are 2 HDMI inputs on the ViewHD, one for 1080i and the other for 1080p. If you haven't done this, try the other input as well. There is also an H1 & H2 switch that apparently has to be in the right position depending on which HDMI input you are feeding into. Just in case, be sure the VGA / Y/Pr/Pb switch is in the latter position. "DTV Input" has a strange connotation in that it suggests it is an input for digital signals. But you also refer to it as "Y/Pr/Pb" so this must mean it is an analog input, and therefore should work coming out of the analog Y/Pr/Pb output... » Read More There are 2 HDMI inputs on the ViewHD, one for 1080i and the other for 1080p. If you haven't done this, try the other input as well. There is also an H1 & H2 switch that apparently has to be in the right position depending on which HDMI input you are feeding into. Just in case, be sure the VGA / Y/Pr/Pb switch is in the latter position. "DTV Input" has a strange connotation in that it suggests it is an input for digital signals. But you also refer to it as "Y/Pr/Pb" so this must mean it is an analog input, and therefore should work coming out of the analog Y/Pr/Pb output from the ViewTV. These are the best suggestions I can make not being there. There is also a trouble-shooting guide in the manual. « Show Less
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Tom, Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem. R
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That is the reason I purchased it. It did not work. This converts hdmi to vga. Not vga to hdmi which is what we need. With what I have learned it only works one way.
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this cable doesn't covert from VGA to HDTV digital signal. i bought the converter box, this cable is used to connect ur laptop to converter box input and then you need the HDMI cable to connect from output to HDTV.