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    Default Is it possible to use an HDMI to RCA converter?

    The BUZZ TV box recording capabilities are not very strong. It has been reported that any hiccup in the streaming will stop the PVR. In order to avoid that problem I am thinking of using an old DVD recorder that has only RCA input connections. The box HDMI output could be connected to the DVDR RCA input via a HDMI-RCA converter. The question is: will it work? To me the high definition capability of the box is not as important as to be able to record programs that otherwise I cannot watch. For instance soccer games that are played when I am not at home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Patoruzu View Post
    The BUZZ TV box recording capabilities are not very strong. It has been reported that any hiccup in the streaming will stop the PVR. In order to avoid that problem I am thinking of using an old DVD recorder that has only RCA input connections. The box HDMI output could be connected to the DVDR RCA input via a HDMI-RCA converter. The question is: will it work? To me the high definition capability of the box is not as important as to be able to record programs that otherwise I cannot watch. For instance soccer games that are played when I am not at home.
    I honestly don't see why not.
    Converting from HDMI to RCA (AV composite) would scale it down to 480i at best. Need to ensure unit converts it to NTSC standard (not PAL to SECAM), but other than that, I don't see an issue as long as the BUZZ box is on and tuned to the channel you want to record, and your recorder is set to start/stop as needed.

    There are various qualities of these adapters around, and you do get what you pay for on these. There are some really cheap <$20 units on amazon even.

    If this becomes a permanent setup for you, then it may be intersting to also get an HDMI A/B switchbox. That way, when you want to record, you set the switchbox to feed the DVDR, and when you are not recording, you can have it feed the TV directly. That way, when just watching TV, you don't always need to scale down to 480i by always going through the DVDR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Emporium View Post
    I honestly don't see why not.
    Converting from HDMI to RCA (AV composite) would scale it down to 480i at best. Need to ensure unit converts it to NTSC standard (not PAL to SECAM), but other than that, I don't see an issue as long as the BUZZ box is on and tuned to the channel you want to record, and your recorder is set to start/stop as needed.

    There are various qualities of these adapters around, and you do get what you pay for on these. There are some really cheap <$20 units on amazon even.

    If this becomes a permanent setup for you, then it may be intersting to also get an HDMI A/B switchbox. That way, when you want to record, you set the switchbox to feed the DVDR, and when you are not recording, you can have it feed the TV directly. That way, when just watching TV, you don't always need to scale down to 480i by always going through the DVDR.
    Thanks! Yes, it would be a permanent setup. Any recommendation regarding switchboxes?

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    I would use an HDMI splitter, less hassle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Terryl View Post
    I would use an HDMI splitter, less hassle.

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    Thanks, but I am not sure how this could work. I need an RCA connector for the DVDR. The DVDR does not have an HDMI input connection. The HDMI splitter has one HDMI input and two HDMI outputs.

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    put the adapter on the splitter

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    Quote Originally Posted by Patoruzu View Post
    Thanks, but I am not sure how this could work. I need an RCA connector for the DVDR. The DVDR does not have an HDMI input connection. The HDMI splitter has one HDMI input and two HDMI outputs.
    I agree with Terryl, splitter would be less of a hassle.

    From BUZZ, you connect HDMI to the splitter.. Then from the splitter, you connect one output to your TV directly (to watch decent quality TV), and then the second output to the HDMI/RCA adapter, which then connects to the DVR.

    Depending on quality of cables, splitter, and convertor, you are looking anywhere from $50 to $100 setup cost.

    Here is an example config (staying with CDN sources):
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    HDMI splitter ($32):
    https://www.primecables.ca/p-347581-cab-cehsp0104-primecables-4k-support-hdmi-splitter-1x4-metal-powered-amplifier-with-ep-chipsets
    
    HDMI to RCA (needs USB power) [$20]:
    https://www.primecables.ca/p-347646-cab-hdmi-3rca-6ft-hdmi-male-to-3-rca-video-audio-converter-composite-av-adapter-cable-6ft-white-primecables
    
    HDMI to YPbPr (Assuming your DVDR support YPbPr - you'll get better imagfe quality that basic composite RCA alone) [Also needs USB power] [$15]
    https://www.primecables.ca/p-312581-cab-hdmi-5rca-3ft-hdmi-to-5-rca-ypbpr-rl-component-converter-cable-3ft-white-primecables
    
    AC to USB power block for above cables (assuming no USB available to pull power) [$8]
    https://www.primecables.ca/p-351766-cab-w05240cu-bk-primecables-24a-dual-usb-wall-charger-power-adapter#sku357051
    
    3ft quality (24AWG) HDMI cables (in case you need any) [$4]
    https://www.primecables.ca/p-313539-cab-hdmi-cl2-3ft-3ft-24awg-cl2-high-speed-hdmi-cable-black-primecables
    
    Considering the number of connections, the better the quality of the cables you use, the better it is.  24AWG cables will ensure minimal signal loss.

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    wouldn't this work HDMI to RCA, GANA 1080P HDMI to 3RCA CVBS AV Composite Video Audio Converter Adapter Supports PAL/NTSC with USB Charge Cable for PC Laptop HDTV DVD
    Available at Walmart,Amazon, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by auggie View Post
    wouldn't this work HDMI to RCA, GANA 1080P HDMI to 3RCA CVBS AV Composite Video Audio Converter Adapter Supports PAL/NTSC with USB Charge Cable for PC Laptop HDTV DVD
    Available at Walmart,Amazon, etc.
    It would.
    But the setup I detailed above (and suggested by others) would include a splitter, to avoid having to switch back and forth between the DVDR and TV. Would be a shame to always watch everything through these crappy converters, which would be a serious downconversion. So with a splitter, you can have 1 output going to TV directly for decent image quality, and another output going to whatever converter you decide to choose, and then to the DVDR. Yes, it won't be any HD recording, but that is already understood and acceptable to the OP.

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    Hello

    I would like to report that I tried a GANA 1080P HDMI to 3RCA CVBS AV Composite Video Audio Converter Adapter that I bought on line and it does work. As with regard to the splitter, I did not buy it because the DVDR has an HDMI output which I connected and the video and audio quality are quite good. Our TV is HD but is a quite old model (from 2009) and for the purposes of watching soccer is more than enough. Most of the shows we watch are streamed from either NETFLIX or Google Prime and for those I hook up a laptop to the TV set.

    Thanks to all of you for the good advise.

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