Video equipment these days all use HDMI, but there are still a lot of TVs around that don"t support HDMI. Use this HDMI to composite or S-video converter to convert the signal from your HDMI source down to a signal compatible with those displays. This provides an excellent option when dealing with HD content that needs to be displayed on a standard definition display. Don"t throw out that old TV yet, use this converter to get your new content going on it.