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Video format conversion
One of the many advantages offered by the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
standard is the ease with which it can be converted into- and out of- numerous other
video formats, including single link DVI-D, DisplayPort and VGA (see next page).
Note: HDMI conversion cables and adapters (apart from the Adder DVA) are not available from
Adder, but are widely sold elsewhere.
To
XDIP
‘CONSOLE’
or ‘COMPUTER’
ports
DVI monitor
or video port
on computer
HDMI to
DVI adapter
HDMI < > DVI
HDMI video
cable
DisplayPort
to HDMI
passive adapter
DisplayPort to HDMI
(passive)
DisplayPort
video port on
computer
To
XDIP
‘COMPUTER’
video port
DisplayPort/HDMI adapters - active or passive?
The choice of whether to use an active or passive adapter depends primarily
upon the signal source.
If your computer outputs
Dual-mode DisplayPort
(also known as DP++), then
you can use a (cheaper) passive adapter to derive a
Single-link HDMI
feed.
Conversely, when converting from HDMI to DisplayPort (to use with a
DisplayPort monitor), the adapter will always be active.
Note: Adapters are not
bi-directional, specific models are required to go from DisplayPort to HDMI and
vice versa.
HDMI to DisplayPort
(active)
DisplayPort
monitor
To
XDIP
‘CONSOLE’
video port
HDMI to
DisplayPort
active adapter
