Cloneralliance HCB-988BT User Manual

HDML-Cloner Box Turbo User Manual

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HDML-Cloner Box Turbo User Manual

This documentation describes how to use HDML-Cloner Box Turbo (Model: HCB-988BT) device.

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Trademarks

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Safety Notices

Before using HDML-Cloner Box Turbo, please ensure that you read and under­stand the safety precautions bleow:

1. Do not attempt to open the case of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo or modify it in any
way, as this will void the warranty.

2. Keep HDML-Cloner Box Turbo away from water and other liquids, as this may
cause the unit to malfunction.

3. HDML-Cloner Box Turbo may become warm during use. This does not indicate
malfunction.

4. Do not place heavy objects on HDML-Cloner Box Turbo, as this may cause the
unit to overheat and malfunction.

5. If the exterior of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo requires cleaning, wipe it with a soft
dry cloth.

6. Do not dispose of the unit via conventional domestic waste.

CONTENTS

1 Product Diagram 1
2 Connection guides 3

2.1 Xbox 360 and Xbox One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2.2 Nintendo Wii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.3 Set-top box/HD video output devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.4 Set-top box/PC/HD video output devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3 How to record/capture videos? 7
4 Tips 8

4.1 USB Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.2 Tips on selecting a proper USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

5 How to record videos to PC 10

5.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5.2 Install HDML-Cloner Pro Helper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5.3 Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

5.4 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.5 How to get the registration code of HDML-Cloner Pro Helper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

6 How to live stream with HDML-Cloner Box Turbo? 17

6.1 Connection Guide of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

6.2 Installation Guide of HDML-Cloner Pro Helper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

6.3 Connection Guide of HDML-Cloner Pro Helper and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

6.4 Connection Guide of HDML-Cloner Pro Helper and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Classic). . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

6.5 Connection Guide of HDML-Cloner Pro Helper and XSplit Broadcaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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CONTENTS

7 Supported Resolutions 32
8 Product Specifications 33
9 Microphone Function 34
10 Frequently Asked Questions 35
11 Contact Us 36
12 Disclaimer 37

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM

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1. ON/OFF: Press and hold this button for about 5 seconds to turn on/turn off the power.

2. 5V/2A: Plug the power adapter into this socket and power on HDML-Cloner Box Turbo.

3. IN: Connect an HDMI cable between the source video player and HDML-Cloner Box Turbo.

4. OUT: Connect an HDMI cable between HDML-Cloner Box Turbo and TV.

5. Storage: Insert the USB flash drive or mobile hard disk and record videos to this storage medium.

6. REC/STOP and 1080p/720p: Press this button to start or stop recording. If you press and hold this button for a few
seconds, it will work as a switch between 720p and 1080p.

7. MIC: Insert the microphone plug into this jack to input voice.

8. TO PC: Connect the Micro-USB to USB cable between PC and HDML-Cloner Box Turbo for recording videos to PC.
This function must be realized together with HDML-Cloner Pro Helper.

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2.1 Xbox 360 and Xbox One

STORAGE

POWER

HDML-Cloner Box Turbo

The USB flash drive is not included in the product box. You need to purchase it independently.

CONNECTION GUIDES

1. Plug the power adapter into the power socket and plug the other end into the 5V/2A port of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo.

2. Connect Xbox 360/Xbox One to HDMI IN on HDML-Cloner Box Turbo via an HDMI cable.

3. Connect HDML-Cloner Box Turbo from HDMI OUT to TV via an HDMI cable.

4. Connect the HDD or USB stick to the USB port of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo.

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2.2 Nintendo Wii

STORAGE

POWER

HDML-Cloner Box Turbo

2.2. Nintendo Wii

1. Plug the power adapter into the power socket and plug the other end into the 5V/2A port of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo.

2. Connect Wii to HDMI IN on HDML-Cloner Box Turbo via an HDMI cable.

3. Connect HDML-Cloner Box Turbo from HDMI OUT to TV via an HDMI cable.

4. Connect the HDD or USB stick to the USB port of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo.

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2. Connection guides

STB

STORAGE

POWER

HDML-Cloner Box Turbo

2.3 Set-top box/HD video output devices

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2.4. Set-top box/PC/HD video output devices

STB

STORAGE

PC

POWER

HDML-Cloner Box Turbo

2.4 Set-top box/PC/HD video output devices

1. Plug the power adapter into the power socket and plug the other end into the 5V/2A port.

2. Connect the set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player, PC or any other device to HDMI IN on HDML-Cloner Box Turbo via
an HDMI cable.

3. Connect HDML-Cloner Box Turbo from HDMI OUT to TV via an HDMI cable.

4. Connect the HDD or USB stick to the USB port of HDML-Cloner Box Turbo.

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HOW TO RECORD/CAPTURE VIDEOS?

1. Turn on HDML-Cloner Box Turbo. The LED light will illuminate solid Blue or Green.

2. Prior to gameplay or video playback, press the REC/STOP button. Start playing game or video, then recording will
start simultaneously. The LED light will blink Blue or Green.

3. When gameplay or video playback is completed, press the REC/STOP button again to stop recording.

4. The LED light will blink blue/green alternately several times. DO NOT remove the USB device as the file is being
saved. The LED light will turn Blue or Green after the file is saved.

The LED light of HDML-Cloner Box will illuminate different colors/ways to indicate functions.

LED Status Indication

Solid Green The current video is at 720p/others.
Solid Blue The current video is at 1080p.
Blink Blue/Blink Green Recording
Blink Blue/Green alternately Buffering, please wait.

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TIPS

1. When the storage space of the USB flash drive or mobile hard disk is full, HDML-Cloner Box Turbo will stop recording.

2. If you press and hold the REC/STOP button for a few seconds, it will work as a switch between 720p and 1080p.

Note: You can switch between 720p and 1080p only with the input resolution of 1080p/1080i.

4.1 USB Storage

Please use a mobile hard disk or USB flash drive with the storage capacity of 2TB or less in NTFS or FAT32 format. Please
make sure the disk boot format is MBR.

4.2 Tips on selecting a proper USB flash drive

1. Recommended brands: Toshiba, SanDisk, Kingston

2. Interface specifications: USB 2.0, USB 3.0

3. Connector type: Type A

4. Make sure the actual reading speed is not less than 30Mbps, and the writing speed is not less than 10Mbps.

5. It is recommended that you format the USB flash drive or erase data before connecting it to our product.

6. It is recommended that you use a USB flash drive with the LED indicator, so that you can easily understand the working
status of the USB flash drive. Don’t unplug the USB flash drive in the process of reading and writing, otherwise your

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