ATEN VC160A Vga To Dvi Converter User Guide

June 13, 2024
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VC160A
VGA to DVI Converter
User Guide

Hardware Review

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VC160A Front view

  1. VGA IN Port

VC160A Rear view

  1. DVI OUT Port
  2. Power jack

VC160A Top view

  1. Online LED
  2. Power LED

VC160A Bottom view

  1. Screen Position Buttons

Hardware Installation

ATEN VC160A Vga To Dvi Converter - Hardware
Installation

Note: Ensure that all devices are powered off and properly grounded before connecting them to the VC160A.
To use the VC160A to view VGA source data in a DVI output display, do the following:

  1. Use a VGA cable to connect the VGA output connectors on the PC to the VGA input connector on the VC160A.
  2. Use a DVI cable to connect the DVI output connector on the rear of the VC160A to the input connector on the DVI display. Power on your source and display device.
  3. (Optional) If the power LED does not light up, plug the provided power adapter into an AC power source appropriate for the device. Then power on the VC160A.
    Note: The VC160A is able to power on via the VGA cable. In this case, plugging in the power adapter may not be necessary.

Screen Position Buttons
The VC160A VGA to DVI Converter has Screen Position Buttons (↵) to adjust the image position on the screen. You can manually fix the image by doing the following:

  1. Press the →/← or ↑ / ↓ accordingly to adjust the position of the image.
  2. Press within 3 seconds to save this setting. To restore the default image setting, press and hold down for more than 3 seconds.

Package Contents

1 VC160A VGA to DVI Converter
1 Power Adapter
1 User Instructions

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Requirements

Device(s)

  • A PC/Laptop equipped with a VGA card
  • A Mac equipped with a DVI graphic card*
  • A DVI enabled display device
    *Note: A DVI to VGA Converter for Mac is required.

Cables

  • VGA cable
  • DVI cable
    Note: The cables are not included in this package.

Supported Resolutions

Resolution Frequency (Hz)
640x480p 60

75
800x600p| 60
75
1024x768p| 60
75
1152x864p| 60
75
1280x720p| 60
75
1280x768p| 60
75
1280x800p| 60
75
1280x1024p| 60
75
1366x768p| 60
1440x900p| 60
75
1600x1200p| 60
1680x1050p| 60
1920x1080p (RB)| 60
1920x1200p (RB)| 60

Note: 1. If the display is blank or showing an incorrect screen ratio, check your display’s manual for supported resolutions.

2. Some Mac/Apple devices have interlaced video signal that the VC160A is unable to process.

Specifications

Function VC160A
Connectors Video In
Video Out 1 x DVI-D Female (White)
Power 1 x DC Jack
LEDs Power
Online 1 (Blue)
Switches Direction Adjustment
Memory 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Video Up to 1080P (HDTV) / 1920 x 1200 @

60 Hz (PC)
Power Consumption| DC5.3V, 2.8W
Environment| Operating Temp.| 0-50°C
Storage Temp.| -20-60°C
Humidity| 0-80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties| Housing| Metal
Weight| 0.15 kg
Dimensions (LxW x H)| 7.90 x 7.81 x 2.43 cm

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Part No. PAPE-1285-360G
Released: 06/2023
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