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Aten VC081A — True 4K HDMI EDID emulator adapter that learns and stores a display's EDID to prevent video communication errors, and keeps a PC or server awake when no physical monitor is connected. The VC081A solves two common HDMI headaches. First, it eliminates the EDID synchronisation failures that cause blank screens when a video source and display cannot agree on a supported format — the adapter learns the display's EDID and presents it reliably to the source even if the display is unplugged. Second, it acts as a ghost display for headless servers: without a monitor, many PCs drop to low-power states or disable GPU outputs; the VC081A emulates the display and keeps the machine fully awake for remote access over IP. A dedicated Learn Button Switch captures and saves the EDID with a single press. Supports True 4K video transmission. Key features Learns and stores display EDID to prevent source/display sync failures Ghost display mode keeps headless PCs and servers awake for remote access Learn Button Switch for one-press EDID capture and save True 4K HDMI video transmission support Compact adapter form factor — plugs directly into HDMI port Specifications Max resolution: True 4K EDID storage: One saved EDID profile Use cases: EDID emulation, headless server ghost display, remote access stability Connection: HDMI male to HDMI female adapter Need help choosing? Contact us at +27 32 586 3694 or support@audicoonline.co.za.