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SKU: DP-HDMI
List Price : $13.95
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(2705 Reviews)
Features
- DISPLAYPORT TO HDMI ADAPTER—Converts a DisplayPort output on your laptop or desktop to HDMI for easy connection to an HDMI capable display, monitor, or HDTV
- SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS—Supports HDMI displays up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz (4K) resolution
- STANDARDS—VESA (DisplayPort) certified. Compliant with VESA Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.2, High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2), and HDMI 2.0 standards. AMD Eyefinity compatible
- NOTE—Will convert from DisplayPort on computer to HDMI on monitor only. Not bidirectional and not compatible with gaming consoles, DVD/BluRay players, or USB ports. Note your source and display both need to support the desired resolution
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support
Product Description
Plugable's DisplayPort to HDMI Active Adapter (DP-HDMI) allows you to easily connect the DisplayPort output on your PC laptop, desktop, tablet or DisplayPort docking station to virtually any HDMI-enabled display. Active adapters use an integrated chipset to convert the DisplayPort signal from the computer to a HDMI signal, compatible with HDMI displays. This adapter supports resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160 @ 60Hz) refresh rate and High Dynamic Range 10-bits per color channel (HDR10) for DisplayPort 1.4 capable graphics cards, and 4K at 60Hz with 8-bits per color channel and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) for computers with DisplayPort 1.2 capable graphics cards.
Compatibility
- Compatible with PC laptops, desktops, tablets, or DisplayPort docking stations that have a full-sized DisplayPort output port to add a HDMI-capable monitor, TV, or projector
- In order to display a 4K resolution the host's graphics processor and attached display need to be 4K capable with DisplayPort version 1.2 or 1.4
Applications
- Connect a HDMI-equipped display to a DisplayPortoutput from your computer
- Connect additional HDMI displays to AMD Eyefinitiy or NVIDIA Surround capable graphics cards
- Portable for traveling professionals to connect to other HDMI displays.
Incompatible Setups
- This adapter is not bi-directional and will not convert video in the other direction
- Computers with DisplayPort 1.2 are not compatible with HDR and may limit refresh rate to 30Hz on 4K HDR televisions
In the Bag
- Plugable DisplayPort to HDMI Active Adapter.
Please note that an HDMI cable is not included.
What is an active adapter? How is it different from a passive adapter?
An Active DisplayPort adapter has an integrated circuit to convert a DisplayPort signal to a HDMI, DVI, or VGA signal. DisplayPort uses a different digital signaling type than HDMI and DVI (which use the same type), both of these signaling types are very different from VGA's analog signal.
Passive adapters rely on the graphics controller to selectively output the correct graphics signal using the DisplayPort output and generally will have reduced resolution or refresh rate compared to Active Adapters. Additionally using passive adapters may limit the number of connected displays in AMD Eyefinity and NVIDIA Surround setups.
What is HDR and why does it affect the compatibility?
HDR or HDR10 is a new technology that requires additional color and brightness data to be transmitted from the computer to the display. This requires the host computer to support DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.0b/2.1.
The Plugable DisplayPort to HDMI graphics adapter can support HDR sources with DisplayPort 1.4 and 4K HDR displays with HDMI 2.0b or 2.1 inputs. Many televisions do not specify if the HDMI input supports HDMI 2.0 or 2.0b simply stating HDMI 2.0 which often causes confusion with incompatible sources.
When connected to a HDR television, the television will attempt to enable HDR over the connection even though it may not be supported by the host computer causing reduced refresh rate or poor image quality. Some televisions provide options to disable HDR but most will enable and prioritize HDR over image quality and refresh rate.
In The Box
Item and Quantity | Item Notes |
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1x DisplayPort to HDMI Active Adapter | HDMI cable not included |
Video
Port | Placement | Specification | Max Resolution and Refresh Rate | HDCP | Chipset |
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1x DisplayPort (Input) |
Rear | DisplayPort 1.2 | 3840x2160 @ 30Hz 3840x2160 @ 60Hz3840x1600 @ 30Hz 3440x1440 @ 30Hz 2560x1440 @ 60Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
Supported | PS176 Parade |
1x HDMI 4K (Output) |
Front | HDMI 2.0 | 3840x2160 @ 30Hz 3840x2160 @ 60Hz3840x1600 @ 30Hz 3440x1440 @ 30Hz 2560x1440 @ 60Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
Supported | PS176 Parade |
Video Output Modes
Host Stream Specification | Host Port Type | Number of Displays Used | Max Resolution at Display Count |
---|---|---|---|
DisplayPort 1.2 | DisplayPort | 1 | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz 3840x2160 @ 60Hz3840x1600 @ 60Hz 3440x1440 @ 60Hz 2560x1440 @ 60Hz 2560x1080 @ 60Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort | 1 | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz 3840x2160 @ 60Hz3840x1600 @ 60Hz 3440x1440 @ 60Hz 2560x1440 @ 60Hz 2560x1080 @ 60Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
Audio
Port | Placement | Connection | Max Bit Depth and Sample Rate | Signal Output | Channels | Chipset |
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HDMI Output |
Rear | HDMI | 24-bit 96KHz | Digital | 6* | PS176 Parade |
Recommendations for 4K 60Hz displays:
Computer:
- DisplayPort 1.2 output port
- Intel UHD, NVIDIA, or AMD graphics controller capable of 4K 60Hz output
Display:
- 4K 60Hz capable display without HDR (See below for HDR limitations and recommendations)
- HDMI 2.0 (sometimes labeled "HDMI 60Hz") input
HDMI Cable:
- Recommended cable length not to exceed 6ft/2m
- Longer cables may not support 4K 60Hz with this adapter due to the limited power output of DisplayPort computer outputs
Known Compatibility Issues
- Intel HD4000 and HD5000 series graphics controllers with modern Windows 10 and Windows 11 releases may be limited to 4K 30Hz when using a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, however may still support 4K 60Hz with a direct DisplayPort connection. This appears to be an issue with the discontinued Intel graphics drivers (last updated by Intel in 2015) and Windows releases after about 2018.
- Computers with dual-graphics configurations with Intel HD4000 and HD5000 series graphics may also be limited to 4K 60Hz even if the second graphics card has updated drivers. For example computers with Intel and NVIDIA graphics. This is due to how the two graphics controllers share the output port, the Intel graphics controller generally controls the port and "passes" through video data from the second graphics controller, limitations on Display detection and maximum resolution are set by the Intel graphics driver.
Recommendations for use with 4K HDR displays:
- The display may be limited to 30Hz refresh rate, or may have Y'CbCr 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 compression enabled when first connected
- For Windows 10, disable HDR for the connected display. HDR is not supported by this adapter or by the DisplayPort 1.2 specification
- Set the display for Ultra HDMI Deep Color if available ( disabling this setting may cause limited refresh rate or display compression )
- Both AMD and NVIDIA graphics card software has custom output modes that can help to enable 4K 60Hz with 8-Bits per color channel and RGB or Y'CbCr 4:4:4 uncompressed video data
- Connect the HDMI cable to the display's HDMI input
- Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI to DisplayPort Active Adapter
- Connect the DisplayPort to HDMI Active Adapter to the computer's DisplayPort output
- The display should be detected by the computer, if not immediately detected please restart the computer
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Can I Connect a DisplayPort (DP) Monitor to the HDMI Port on This Device Using an Adapter or Cable?
No, this is not possible. Please note that DisplayPort to HDMI cables (as with most cables involving protocol/signal conversion) are not bidirectional adapters, which means they only work in one direction -- from a DisplayPort output to a HDMI input.
Connecting these type of cables backwards will not allow an HDMI output port (such as those on a dock) to function with a DisplayPort input on a monitor.
No Sound? How to Change Your Default Audio Device to Your Plugable Product
Whether you're on Windows, macOS, or Linux, it's common to add new audio devices to your computer.
Some examples of additional audio devices you may want to switch to include:
- Bluetooth headsets, headphones, and speakers
- Speakers built into a display, such as a TV or monitor
- A USB sound card, digital audio converter (DAC), or analog to digital converter (ADC)
- USB microphones
- Audio jacks on a docking station
These steps don't apply to the Plugable Performance NIX HDMI Capture Card (USBC-CAP60).
Here are the steps that you need to set a new default audio recording or output device on different operating systems.
Set Audio Output Device
Set Audio Recording Device
Set Default Playback Device in Windows
- Check that your device is properly connected, and that any necessary drivers are installed
- It is also a good idea to make sure that your sound device is turned on, and that the device's volume control is not at the absolute minimum setting
- Right-click on the speaker symbol in the Windows taskbar/system tray
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Windows 7/8.x—Select Playback Devices. The Sound window will open with the Playback tab highlighted
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Windows 10/11—Select Open Sound Settings then click the link under 'Related Settings' for Sound Control Panel, then click the Playback tab
- Alternatively, after selecting Open Sound Settings, use the dropdowns under the Output header
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Windows 7/8.x—Select Playback Devices. The Sound window will open with the Playback tab highlighted
- Find your device in the window
- A Plugable USB 3.0 docking station or sound-enabled display adapter will appear as Plugable Audio
- A Plugable USB 3.0 Silicon Motion docking station or sound-enabled display adapter will appear as SMI USB Audio
- A Plugable USB 2.0 docking station will appear as USB Multimedia Audio Device
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter will appear as USB Audio Device
- Right-click on the device you found in step 3 and select Set as Default Device. A check mark should appear next to your device, and sound should now play through it
- Click OK to exit the window
Additional Configuration for Bluetooth
Please see our pairing and configuration guide for Bluetooth devices.
Set Default Playback Device in macOS
- Open System Preferences
- Click Sound
- Select Output
- Select the most appropriate device
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter will appear as USB Audio Device
Set Default Playback Device in Linux
- Ensure that you audio device is connected to the PC
- If the audio device is self-powered, it is a good idea to make sure that it is powered on, and that the device's volume control is not at the absolute minimum setting
- Launch the 'Settings' application in your distro
- Go to the 'Sound' option
- Find the dropdown for your 'Output Device', and change it to your preferred output device
- For additional sound device controls, you may want to consider using Pulseaudio Volume Controls (package name pavucontrol)
Set Default Recording Device in Windows
- Check that your device is properly connected, and that any necessary drivers are installed
- It is also a good idea to make sure that your sound device is turned on, and that the device's volume control is not at the absolute minimum setting
- Right-click on the speaker symbol in the Windows taskbar/system tray
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Windows 7/8.x—Select Recording Devices. The Sound window will open with the Recording tab highlighted
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Windows 10/11—Select Open Sound Settings then click the link under 'Related Settings' for Sound Control Panel, then click the Recording tab
- Alternatively, after selecting Open Sound Settings, use the dropdowns under the Input header
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Windows 7/8.x—Select Recording Devices. The Sound window will open with the Recording tab highlighted
- Find your device in the window
- A Plugable USB 3.0 DisplayLink docking station or sound-enabled display adapter will appear as Plugable Audio
- A Plugable USB 2.0 docking station will appear as USB Multimedia Audio Device
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter will appear as USB Audio Device
- Right-click on the device you found in step 3 and select Set as Default Device. A check mark should appear next to your device, and sound should now play through it
- Click OK to exit the window
Additional Configuration for Bluetooth
Please see our pairing and configuration guide for Bluetooth devices.
Set Default Recording Device in macOS
- Open System Preferences
- Click Sound
- Select Input
- Select the most appropriate device
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter will appear as USB Audio Device
Set Default Recording Device in Linux
- Ensure that you audio device is connected to the PC
- If the audio device is self-powered, it is a good idea to make sure that it is powered on, and that the device's volume control is not at the absolute minimum setting
- Launch the 'Settings' application in your distro
- Go to the 'Sound' option
- Find the dropdown for your 'Input Device', and change it to your preferred input device
- For additional sound device controls, you may want to consider using Pulseaudio Volume Controls (package name pavucontrol)
What’s the Difference Between an Active and Passive DisplayPort Adapter?
DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA conversion is deceptively complex because the two standards use different electrical signaling. DisplayPort comes in two versions—"Dual Mode" DisplayPort (DP++), which allows the port to actually switch its electrical signaling to a different format, and "pure" DisplayPort (DP), which is intended for DisplayPort monitors without any conversion.
Passive adapters rely entirely upon DP++ functionality to produce the appropriate output signal. In other words, passive adapters do not work when connected to a regular DisplayPort port (only supported through a DP++ port).
Active adapters on the other hand contain extra components that perform the necessary signaling conversion on their own, so they do not have the same reliance on a DP++ port as a passive adapter would. In other words, active adapters are more flexible and can be used on either a pure DisplayPort output or a DP++ port. To hit the point home, passive adapters only work through DP++ ports.
My Docking Station/Adapter Works Well With My Windows Laptop, but When I Close the Lid the Displays and Laptop Turn Off or Sleep. How Do I Fix This?
Most Windows notebook computers power management settings will default to putting the computer to sleep with the lid closed, regardless of any external displays, keyboard, or mouse connected to the computer. If this is happening but you would prefer the system to remain active with the lid closed utilizing the external display or displays, these settings can be changed by performing the following:
For Windows 10:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- From the right side of the Power Options settings page, select the blue link for Additional power settings
- From the choices present on the left-hand side of the Power Options window, please click on Choose what closing the lid does
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button and restart the system (making sure that the laptop’s power adapter is also connected) and test the behavior again.
For Windows 11:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- In the upper left corner of the settings window, in the search box, type "lid" then select Change what closing the lid does from the search results
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button to apply the new settings.
Closing the lid should no longer put the computer into sleep mode when an external display and power source is connected, instead one of the external displays should now become the Primary display with the desktop icons instead of the laptop's built-in display.
The lid may still need to be opened to perform the following tasks:
- To power on the computer from a fully powered off state
- To log into the computer if logged out or if the computer is restarted with the lid closed
- To wake the computer from a deep sleep state ( hibernation, or Windows hybrid sleep states )