Amazon Basics Uni-Directional DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable 4K@30Hz - 6 Feet 1-Pack Cable User Manual

Package Contents

• 1 x 6-foot DisplayPort to HDMI cable

Product Features

• Transmits high-definition audio and video from your computer to an HD display
• Directly connects any laptop or desktop with DisplayPort (DP, DP++, or DisplayPort++) to a monitor, projector, or HDTV with HDMI input
• Gold-plated connectors for superior performance
• Supports uncompressed digital audio channels (7.1, 5.1, or 2)
• Supports video resolutions up to 4K@30Hz
• Uni-directional: From DisplayPort to HDMI only (not bi-directional); not compatible with a USB port
• Durable design with gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors, and foil-and-braid shielding

Instructions for Use

1. Ensure that your computer or laptop has a DisplayPort (DP, DP++, or DisplayPort++) output and your monitor, projector, or HDTV has an HDMI input.
2. Turn off your computer or laptop and the display device (monitor, projector, or HDTV).
3. Connect one end of the DisplayPort to HDMI cable to the DisplayPort output on your computer or laptop.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input on your monitor, projector, or HDTV.
5. Turn on your computer or laptop and the display device.
6. Select the HDMI input on your display device if necessary.
7. The display should now show the output from your computer or laptop. Adjust the display settings on your computer or laptop if needed.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If the display is not showing any output, ensure that the cable is properly connected to both the DisplayPort output on your computer or laptop and the HDMI input on your display device.
• Ensure that the HDMI input is selected on your display device.
• Check if your computer or laptop's display settings are configured correctly for the connected display device.
• If the display is still not showing any output, try connecting the cable to a different HDMI input on the display device or try using a different DisplayPort to HDMI cable.
• If you are experiencing audio issues, ensure that your computer or laptop's audio settings are configured correctly for the connected display device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can this cable be used to connect an HDMI output to a DisplayPort input?

A: No, this cable is uni-directional and can only be used to connect a DisplayPort output to an HDMI input. It will not work in the opposite direction.

Q: Is this cable compatible with a USB port?

A: No, this cable is not compatible with a USB port. It is designed for connecting DisplayPort enabled devices to HDMI displays.

Q: Can this cable support 4K@60Hz?

A: This cable supports video resolutions up to 4K@30Hz. It is not rated for 4K@60Hz.

Q: Does this cable support audio transmission?

A: Yes, this cable supports uncompressed digital audio channels (7.1, 5.1, or 2).

Q: Can I use this cable with a Thunderbolt Dock?

A: No, this cable is not compatible with Thunderbolt Dock.

Q: What is the Amazon Basics Uni-Directional DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable used for?
A: The Amazon Basics cable is used to transmit high-definition audio and video from a computer with DisplayPort (DP, DP++, or DisplayPort++) to an HD display with an HDMI input.

Q: What are the features of the Amazon Basics Uni-Directional DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable?
A: The cable features gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors, and foil-and-braid shielding for superior performance and high picture quality. It also includes latches for a secure connection and supports uncompressed digital audio channels (7.1, 5.1, or 2) and video resolutions up to 4K@30Hz.

Q: What is included in the box?
A: The box includes a 6-foot DisplayPort to HDMI cable that transmits audio and video from a computer to an HD display.

Q: What is the cable type?
A: The cable type is HDMI.

Q: Is the cable bi-directional?
A: No, the cable is uni-directional from DisplayPort to HDMI only.

Q: What devices is the Amazon Basics Uni-Directional DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable compatible with?
A: The cable is compatible with projectors, monitors, televisions, and personal computers that have an HDMI input and a computer with DisplayPort (DP, DP++, or DisplayPort++).

Q: What is the maximum resolution supported by the cable?
A: The cable supports video resolutions up to 4K@30Hz.

Q: Is the cable compatible with Thunderbolt Dock?
A: No, the cable cannot work with Thunderbolt Dock.

Q: Does the cable support 144k resolution?
A: Yes, this cable supports 3840x1440 at 60Hz or 4K at 30Hz or 3840x1600 at 30Hz.

Q: Does the cable support 2k and 144hz?
A: No, the cable supports video resolutions up to 4K@30Hz.

Q: What is the weight and dimensions of the Amazon Basics Uni-Directional DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable?
A: The cable weighs 3.01 ounces and has dimensions of 72 x 0.79 x 0.43 inches.

Q: Is the cable compatible with a USB port?
A: No, the cable is not compatible with a USB port.

Q: Does the cable have the pin 20 issue?
A: No, there have been no reported issues with the cable's pin 20.

Q: Can I use this cable to connect my Xbox One to an Asus PG278QR 27” 1440p monitor?
A: No, the cable is uni-directional from DisplayPort to HDMI only and cannot be used with consoles that have an HDMI out port.