OK all, please be gentle, way out of my comfort zone here.
Just installed a 48” LG OLED tv to replace my 13 year old Sony.
Previously I used to use the Sony to display the screen for my very ancient Cambridge Azur music server - it was old but worked fine. The Cambridge was connected to the Sony using an AV output from the Cambridge to an AV input on the Sony and this allowed selection of music - albums/artists/tracks via an onscreen display on the Sony. ( The Cambridge does also S video and VGA monitor outputs)
The LG only has hdmi inputs so I bought a VGA to HDMI cable and have just tried to connect the Cambridge VGA output to the LG using that, but nothing shows. My limited knowledge says that is because the Cambridge is analogue and the LG is digital - but in which case what is the purpose of the VGA to HDMI cable?
Any comments/advice much appreciated.
Thanks
Alchad
Just installed a 48” LG OLED tv to replace my 13 year old Sony.
Previously I used to use the Sony to display the screen for my very ancient Cambridge Azur music server - it was old but worked fine. The Cambridge was connected to the Sony using an AV output from the Cambridge to an AV input on the Sony and this allowed selection of music - albums/artists/tracks via an onscreen display on the Sony. ( The Cambridge does also S video and VGA monitor outputs)
The LG only has hdmi inputs so I bought a VGA to HDMI cable and have just tried to connect the Cambridge VGA output to the LG using that, but nothing shows. My limited knowledge says that is because the Cambridge is analogue and the LG is digital - but in which case what is the purpose of the VGA to HDMI cable?
Any comments/advice much appreciated.
Thanks
Alchad
DVI supports analogue and digital so there are cases when it would work.
It appears that you want an active cable, unless you have the option to upgrade the server to output HDMI.
It appears that you want an active cable, unless you have the option to upgrade the server to output HDMI.
I got burned with a (albeit cheap) Display port to HDMI cable. It was unidirectional and the wrong way for me. I suspect you have bought a cable that allows an HDMI output to be connected to a VGA monitor. As Allen says you'll need an active cable and check the small print carefully before you order.
Thanks, been doing some digging and checking the small print and you’re right, mine is uni directional - who knew such things existed😀
Searching some more, this seems more like what I need
Deal: VGA to HDMI Adapter Converter with Audio 1080P, (PC VGA Output Source to TV/Monitor with HDMI Input Connector), FOINNEX Active Male VGA in Female HDMI Video Convertor for Laptop, Computer, Projector https://amzn.eu/d/fThQWB7
Alchad
Searching some more, this seems more like what I need
Deal: VGA to HDMI Adapter Converter with Audio 1080P, (PC VGA Output Source to TV/Monitor with HDMI Input Connector), FOINNEX Active Male VGA in Female HDMI Video Convertor for Laptop, Computer, Projector https://amzn.eu/d/fThQWB7
Alchad
Those have usually an USB cable for power and sometimes a 3.5 mm jack for audio.
Check if the TV has YPBr RCA inputs. One of them support the yellow connector.
