Product Description
This adapter converts a digital HDMI signal to analogue VGA, so an HDMI-only DVR, NVR, laptop or PC can display on an older VGA monitor or projector. It's a one-way fix for a common problem in CCTV and AV setups: new recorder, old screen.
How it connects
- HDMI male plugs into the source — DVR, NVR, laptop, desktop or media player.
- VGA female takes a standard VGA cable through to the monitor, projector or older TV.
- A built-in 3.5mm audio jack carries sound separately, since VGA cannot carry audio itself — useful if the HDMI source has audio you want on external speakers.
Where it's useful
- Keeping an existing bank of VGA CCTV monitors in service after upgrading to an HDMI-output DVR or NVR, rather than replacing the screens.
- Connecting a laptop or PC to a VGA-only projector or monitor for meetings and presentations.
- Portable use — small enough to carry between sites for testing or temporary display connections.
Before you buy
Check your source device actually outputs HDMI and your display genuinely only accepts VGA — this adapter converts digital to analogue one way, so it won't work in reverse. It's plug-and-play, with no drivers or software needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this let me use an old VGA monitor with a new HDMI DVR or NVR?
Yes — plug the HDMI male end into the DVR/NVR and run a standard VGA cable from the adapter's female port to the monitor.
Does it carry sound as well as picture?
Yes, via the built-in 3.5mm audio output jack, since the VGA connection itself carries video only.
Do I need drivers or software to use it?
No — it's a plug-and-play adapter, so it works as soon as it's connected.
Can it convert a VGA signal back to HDMI?
No, this adapter only converts HDMI to VGA in one direction; it does not work in reverse.
