topic Re: Monitor in Desktop PC / All-In-One

Monitor

shedload — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:25:54 GMT

I recently bought a Medion Akoya E42019 to replace a very old Medion Pc, unfortunately it does not appear to be compatible with our Medion SXGA Monitor.

The new Pc only has HDMI or Display Port connections where as my Monitor has VGA and DVI-D inputs. I have bought adapters and now straight through converters but the Monitor shows 'No Signal'.

I have tried the Pc on the Tv and it works and the monitor on other devices, all fine.

I have tried holding down on button as recommended by Medion, connecting cables whilst Pc is on, and while off and a many variations on that theme, but still it shows No signal.

Is there anything else I can do or is it a case of returning and buying another make. I have tried it on a HP and it works.

Really do not want to have to buy another Monitor.

Cheers

Re: Monitor

Fishtown — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 07:29:02 GMT

hi @shedload and welcome

there is a difference, an adapter does not work. it has to be a converter to convert the signal. do you have one?

bye Fishtown

Re: Monitor

shedload — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 09:47:31 GMT

No I did not realise a converter was required. Medion support did not mention one when I contacted them.

If I used a USB port would one still be required ?

Meanwhile I will search for adapter.

Cheers

Re: Monitor

shedload — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:48:05 GMT

I have found a converter for £15 but had a thought. Could I download a driver for monitor that would allow it to be used with PC ?

Re: Monitor

Fishtown — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:17:04 GMT

Hi @shedload

that will not work with a driver.

If the PC hdmi connection can be switched from digital to analog then you can use an adapter. if that doesn't work, you need a converter that converts the digital signal into an analog one.

bye Fishtown

Re: Monitor

shedload — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:11:51 GMT

Ahh. Thanks, that makes sense.

😊

Re: Monitor

jackwsm — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 11:05:17 GMT

I searched Amazon for VGA to HDMI adaptor, many available, I bought for less than £10.00, plugged it in, it worked straight away.

Re: Monitor

shedload — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:57:11 GMT

Thanks

I have placed an order based on reviews.

The first seller I asked did not know what I was talking about although they sold very similar items ?

Re: Monitor

jackwsm — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:17:39 GMT

Hi, This is what I ordered direct from Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Female-Adapter-3-5mm-Audio/dp/B07KRBPPPH/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1IJUGG1KLXZDO&dchild=1&keywords=vga+to+hdmi+adapter&qid=1605967913&s=electronics&sprefix=VGA+to+HDMI+%2Celectronics%2C183&sr=1-8

they also do adaptors VGA to Display Port but as I'm not likely to use the HDMI port for anything else I went for the HDMI adaptor.

My Monitor is an elderly Dell which my neighbour gave to me.

Re: Monitor

Fishtown — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:15:51 GMT

Hi @jackwsm

Thanks for the help but the connections are exactly the wrong way round.

bye Fishtown

Re: Monitor

jackwsm — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:59:23 GMT

Fishtown,

Yes you are absolutely correct, I was too quick to respond. The link should read

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-HDMI-Adapter-3-5mm-Audio/dp/B07KRBPPPF/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3GPYJ52LU7YBN&dchild=1&keywords=hdmi+to+vga+with+audio&qid=1605977616&s=electronics&sprefix=hdmi+to+vga%2Celectronics%2C191&sr=1-7

The HDMI connector plugs into the PC, the VGA cable from the monitor plugs into the adaptor.

I aplogise.

Re: Monitor

jackwsm — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:01:59 GMT

Fishtown

You are absolutely correct, I was too quick to respond. The link should read

Hdmi lead plugs into the PC, VGA cable from monitor plugs into adaptor.

I apologise for error and will attempt to message shedload.

Re: Monitor

shedload — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:40:42 GMT

Thanks to all responder for help and advice. I tried various adapters and converters. Even borrowed one from work but to no avail.

So, bit bullet and bought a new monitor. Connected with HDMI cable.

It works fine, apart from occasionally the screen goes blank for a few seconds. Not really a problem but anyone know what could cause this ?

And I mean once or twice in about a half hour period, unusual I am on for more than that in one go.

Re: Monitor

shedload — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:26:59 GMT

Well final update regarding screen going blank. New monitor, new cables, different OS. Even new router. Still doing it.

The PC was packaged up and returned under guarantee. It was returned couple of weeks later with no explanation.

Guess what ? It worked fine for couple of weeks then started again !

I'm getting used to it know so I will give up 🙁

Thanks for all input.