HDMI to AV Converter Box — Bring Modern HDMI Sources to Legacy AV Displays

The HDMI to AV Converter Box (SKU 06266) bridges the gap between today’s HDMI devices and older televisions, VCRs, capture units, and portable screens that only accept composite AV (RCA). If your setup includes a streaming stick, laptop, set-top box, media player, or console with HDMI output, this compact box converts the digital signal to CVBS video plus L/R analog audio so classic displays can show the picture and play the sound without extra complexity. Powered by a standard USB 5V source, it tucks neatly behind a TV or inside a media cabinet with minimal cabling.

Typical HDMI inputs up to 720p/1080p are supported (device dependent), while the converter performs a clean downscale to the composite domain—commonly 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL). A PAL/NTSC selector helps you match legacy displays across regions, and the one-box design means no drivers, pairing, or firmware steps are needed. Just connect HDMI in, RCA out, add USB power, and your analog display will receive a stable signal it understands.

Because composite AV is bandwidth-limited by design, this converter is ideal for compatibility rather than perfect HD fidelity: think training rooms with legacy CRTs, archival playback, retro corners at events, hospitality screens, or feeding an AV-only video switch. In these environments, signal reliability and simplicity matter more than pixel density, and the HDMI-to-AV workflow keeps your newer sources usable without replacing long-serving displays.

Installation is quick: route a short, good-quality HDMI cable from the source to the converter; plug the yellow RCA for video and red/white RCAs for stereo audio into the display; power the converter from TV USB or a 5V adapter; then select PAL or NTSC. For best results, avoid long composite runs, keep HDMI leads certified, and set the source to 720p or 1080p output modes that downscale cleanly.

Key Features

• Universal bridging: connect modern HDMI sources to classic AV-only TVs and recorders.
• Simple power: runs from any 5V USB port or common wall adapter—no bulky bricks.
• Regional compatibility: PAL/NTSC selector for legacy displays in different markets.
• Practical downscaling: accepts typical 720p/1080p HDMI inputs and outputs composite CVBS + L/R.
• Plug-and-play: no drivers, pairing, or firmware steps—just connect and go.

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