The V2V-HDAVS HDMI to AV Converter/Down-scaler is designed to convert HDMI signal to analog CVBS output and bypass the HDMI signal at the same time. It can downscale the HDMI signal to standard NTSC or PAL formats for output, taking a 1080p image and converting it to 480i or 576i. The system also offers a local HDMI loop, eliminating the use of an external splitter. In addition to video downscaling, the unit also converts digital audio to analog L/R stereo audio output. With no software driver required, the unit offers the plug-and-play capability.

As high-definition signals and routing have become the dominate sources in the AV world thanks to the prevalence of HD television and Blu-ray players, many users have found some of their previous and established AV systems have become obsolete. Upgrading a system to handle 1080p video and digital audio inputs can be extremely costly, especially if the user’s system works just fine. Using that feedback from customers, SmartAVI developed a user-friendly and inexpensive solution for such systems. The V2V-HDAVS takes an HDMI input and downscales the signal to a composite video signal, allowing users to bridge the gap between the latest advances in HD signals and the older displays and audio receivers that many systems still rely on and use effectively.