Black Box DVID EDID GHOST VG-DVI

Name: Black Box DVID EDID GHOST VG-DVI
Brand: Black Box
SKU: VG-DVI
Price: 102.27 USD
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MPN: VG-DVI

UPC: 822088062257

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Key Features

DVI EDID emulator accessory
Black Box VG-DVI MPN
Designed for display handshake retention
Supports stable source-side display recognition
Compact inline form factor
Suitable for AV integration and troubleshooting

Maintain consistent DVI source behavior even when the display path changes. The Black Box DVID EDID GHOST, MPN VG-DVI, is an AV accessory designed to present EDID information to a connected source so the system continues to see a valid display. That matters in environments where monitors are frequently removed, switched, or powered off, and where re-sync delays can disrupt operations. Use it to reduce support calls tied to blank screens, lost resolution settings, and repeated source renegotiation. By holding the expected display identity at the source side, this compact accessory helps preserve signal continuity in control rooms, demo spaces, training labs, and integration workflows. For teams managing multiple DVI endpoints, the value is simple: fewer interruptions, faster recovery after display changes, and a cleaner experience for users who expect the system to just work. It is a small component, but it protects the reliability of the larger AV chain.

Ideal For

Keep a media player or PC active when a DVI monitor is powered off
Preserve display settings in a training room with frequent monitor swaps
Reduce source renegotiation in a control-room AV rack
Support bench testing where a live display is not always attached

Why This Product

1Maintains DVI source recognition without an attached display
2Reduces re-sync issues after monitor removal or power loss
3Fits integration workflows where display continuity matters
4Offers a simple hardware fix for EDID-related support calls

Video

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General

Mpn	VG-DVI
Brand Name	Black Box

Av Accessory

Signal Type	DVI
Av Accessory Type	EDID emulator

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Documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an EDID emulator do?▾

It presents display information to the source so the device continues to detect a valid monitor, even if the actual display is disconnected or powered off.

When should I use this accessory?▾

Use it in DVI environments where source devices lose resolution settings or stop outputting correctly after a display is removed, switched, or powered down.

Does it change the video signal itself?▾

No. It is designed to support display identification and handshake behavior, not to process or convert the video signal.

Is this suitable for AV racks and test benches?▾

Yes. It is well suited to managed AV systems, troubleshooting setups, and bench environments where stable source detection is important.