Tendak HDMI to Composite 3RCA AV S-Video R/L Audio Video Converter Adapter Upscaler Support 720P/1080P with RCA/S-video Cable for PC Laptop Xbox PS3 TV STB VHS VCR Camera Blue-Ray DVD

This is a review for the HDMI to RCA / S-Video converter. (very fast free delivery - not a 'Prime' customer). This box offers a very respectable and inexpensive one-box solution for recording HDMI from SetTopBoxes. (recording in HD requires more expense and more boxes to contend with) With this box u can record either via: 1) HDMI output from the STB >> TenDak >> DVD/HDD Recorder (S-Video input). 2) HDMI output from the STB >> TenDak >> Computer S-Video Capture device (eg.Hauppauge USB Live2). I tested with both Sky HD & Youview Ultra STB's. Initially I suffered 'speckles' from the Sky box, but replacing the HDMI cable fixed it. Picture quality is surprisingly good from a high def signal (good quality in = good quality out). Utilising both STB's (on the same channel) I was able to perform some A:B comparisons: HD Input (via s-video) obviously reduces sharpness a little, but still a very good image. SD Input (via s-video) looks virtually identical (tho the converter slightly enhances the picture). Tested via an old LiteOn DVD/HDD Recorder connected to Sony TV with Component cables. I haven't yet tried recording via my Hauppauge USB device, but results should be similar.. The unit barely got warm after several hours of use. A 4x3 aspect ratio program was displayed correctly. No problems with HDCP protection. Composite picture not as good and u can buy a cheaper 'composite only' converter anyway. This unit solves a problem for me in that the YView STB only has HDMI output (same as Sky Q STB) (Sky HD box & DVD Recorder both feature scart RGB, but recently cancelled Sky) In summary, this nicely made unit is simple to use and works very nearly up to scart RGB standard. It meets my need for occasional archiving very well. Only rec'd yesterday, but if anything changes I will update the review...

Not the best picture quality is just about OK very temperamental , works OK for a while then have to mess with the leads

Ive always struggled with these adaptors working it but this one worked straight away!

This product works great for connecting an Amazon firestick to my 13 yr old Panasonic tx28 tv! The image quality is very good, providing you can plug the (supplied) s-video cable into your tv. The composite cable alone provides a lower quality image but if you are used sub-1080p images then it is acceptable. I have had no problems with HDCP copy protection - I know many people using similar devices have had trouble streaming to HDCP non-compliant displays but everything from netflix, amazon prime, etc streams perfectly on my crt tv. Whether this is down to the converter itself or to the fact that I only receive standard definition images i could not say. Overall this has worked brilliantly for me and for that reason it comes highly recommended.

The unit is perfect for reverting HDMI to older rca/Av s/R/L Audi VIdeo Signal : Solid case/Metal not Plastic 10/10

I thought this wouldn't work with my non-HDMI TV but surprisingly it did and the picture on the TV didn't come out bad either. Sound was rather low however, although this could be due to my laptop and not the converter but overall I am pleased with the outcome.

The item did not work - at all - and had to be sent back.

The Pal system is working very well.

I purchased this device with the purpose of being able to record "real time" videos being played on my laptop from YouTube and other websites on my DVD Recorder's Hard Drive to create a DVD Disc of various accumulated funny clips that I come across during my surfing. That way, if I want to show them to someone, or just watch them myself again, all I have to do is play the DVD disc. No internet needed, no hunting for the clips again, no having to deal with the "ads" again, and so on. My DVD Recorder has an HDMI Output, but NO HDMI Input. It DOES have an S-Video Input though, so this Converter Device is connected between my laptop's HDMI Output and the S-Video Input on my DVD Recorder. It works perfectly and produces a great picture (for S-Video 480 P Signal). Very Quick and easy to connect up, and the Converter Device provided everything that I needed except for the single required HDMI cable. I, personally, just leave the converter connected to my DVD Recorder at all times, so that way, I'm "ready to go" without having to do anything! The only "draw back" that I see to this unit is that it does NOT have an "ON \ OFF" Switch on the converter, so I have to "plug \ unplug" the 5 Volt DC Power Jack on the Converter unit to control the power to the unit. I don't leave it constantly "powered up" if I am not using it at the time. But that is a very minor "aggrivation" in the whole scheme of things. It certainly does NOT change my VERY POSITIVE opinion \ rating of this product. and the device worked perfectly, first time, right out of the box!!!

Great quality, just plug and works fine. Comes with cables.

je suis de France, et j'ai commandé ce produit, mais c'est un produit UK, ce n'est spécifié nulle part, ni une photo de la prise secteur, et du coup j'ai acheté quelque chose qui ne me sert a rien.... bravo

If you are looking for HDMI to Composite adaptor, this one is it. I have tried a few of these and I notice picture quality problems with all of them. Colors being off, white balance not correct and overall contrast very odd. This one looks amazing, colors are spot on, good contrast where dark and light parts of a scene look great together. If you are looking for a good solution then I recommend this. I am writing this so that other people looking for the same attributes can find info that they need, as I had a hard time finding the information I was searching for.

Easy setup and install, absolutely straightforward. Works perfectly for using a firestick or dvd player on my CRT television. Most apps play nicely after using Android debugging tool to resize to 4:3 resolution. Composite output is nice and clean. S-Video quality with the packaged s-video cable is just barely better than composite. Use the accompanying s-video cable one-time, then try a NOS Monster, THX, or Belkin cable. The difference is staggering. Nice clean text on screen now. Wife and I spend WAY more time watching on the the old tube than the newer picture box on the wall.