ATEN VC180 VGA to HDMI Converter with Audio User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Aten
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ATEN VC180 VGA to HDMI Converter with Audio
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ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All
rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
This product is RoHS compliant.
Package Contents
- VC180 VGA to HDMI Converter with Audio
- Power Adapter
- User Instructions
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected;
- Consult the dealer/an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Supported Resolutions
| Resolution | Refres h Rat e |
|---|---|
| 640×480 | 60 |
75
800×600| 60
75
1024×768| 60
75
1152×864| 60
75
1280×720| 60
75
1280×768| 60
75
1280×800| 60
75
1280×1024| 60
75
1366×768| 60
1440×900| 60
75
1600×1200| 60
1680×1050| 60
1920×1080| 60
1920×1200| 60
Note:
- If the display is blank or showing an incorrect screen ratio, check your display’s manual for supported resolutions.
- Some Mac/Apple devices have interlaced video signal that the VC180 is unable to process.
Online Registration
International:
http://support.aten.com
North America:
http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration
Technical Phone Support
International: 886-2-86926959
North America: 888-999-ATEN Ext: 4988
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this media are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. Please visit our website to find the most up to date version.
Requirements
Device(s)
- A PC/Laptop/AV equipment with a VGA card
- A Mac equipped with a DVI graphic card*
- An HDMI enabled display device
* Note: A DVI to VGA Converter for Mac is required.
Cables
• VGA cable
• HDMI cable
• Audio cable
(Cable are not provided in this package)
Hardware Review
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VC180 Front view
1. Audio IN Port
2. VGA IN Port -
VC180 Rear view
1. Power jack
2. HDMI OUT Port -
VC180 Top view
1. LEDs
Maximum Cable Distance
Source Device to VC180: 1.8m VGA cable
VC180 to Display: 15m HDMI cable (24AWG)
Installation
Note: Ensure that all devices are powered off and properly grounded
before connecting them to the VC180.
To use the VC180 to view VGA source data in an HDMI output display, do the
following:
- Use a VGA cable to connect the VGA output connectors on the PC/AV equipment to the VGA input connector on the VC180.
- Connect one end of the audio cable to the audio port of the PC/AV equipment, and the other end to the audio in port on the VC180.
- Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output connector on the rear of the VC180 to the HDMI input connector on the video display.
- Power on your source and display devices.
- If the power LED does not light up, power on the VC180 using the power adapter.
Plug the provided power adapter into an AC power source appropriate for the device; plug the power adapter cable into the DC Power Jack on the VC180.
Screen Position C
The VC180 VGA to HDMI Converter with Audio has a Memory button ( ) to adjust the image position on the screen. You can manually fix the image by doing the following:
- Press accordingly to adjust the position of the image.
- Press button within 3 seconds to save the setting. To restore the default image setting, press and hold down for more than 3 seconds.
Specifications
| Function | VC180 |
|---|
Connectors
| Video In| 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)
Audio In| 1 x 3.5 mm Stereo Audio (Green)
HDMI Out| 1 x HDMI Type A Female (Black)
Power| 1 x DC Jack
LEDs| Power| 1 (Green)
On Line| 1 (Blue)
Video| Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Power Consumption| DC5.3V, 3.2W
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 (L x W x H)| 7.90 x 7.29 x 2.43 cm