Basic recording operations with ClonerAlliance UHD Halo¶
This guide covers the fundamental recording operations available on the ClonerAlliance UHD Halo.
Starting a Recording¶
Connect a video source to the UHD Halo (HDMI IN or Type-C).
Insert a storage device (USB or TF card) and confirm it is recognized (side LED lights up).
Press the REC button on the device or on the remote control.
The side LED will begin flashing, indicating that recording is in progress.
Stopping a Recording¶
Press the REC button again (on the device or remote control) to stop the recording. The file will be saved to the connected storage device automatically.
Pausing and Resuming¶
Pause: Press the PAUSE button on the remote control during an active recording.
Resume: Press PAUSE again to continue recording.
The paused and resumed segments are saved as a single file.
Note
See How to use pause and resume recording on ClonerAlliance UHD Halo? for more details on pause and resume recording.
Taking a Snapshot¶
Press the SNAPSHOT button on the device or the remote control at any time to capture a still image of the current video source. The snapshot is saved as a JPG file on the connected storage device.
Recording Settings¶
You can customize the following recording parameters via the OSD menu (Menu → Record Settings):
Setting |
Options |
|---|---|
Resolution |
Auto, 4K@60fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p |
Video Codec |
H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC) |
Video Bitrate |
8 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 50 Mbps |
File Format |
MP4, TS |
Audio Codec |
AAC |
Audio Bitrate |
128 / 192 / 320 kbps |
Time Watermark |
On / Off |
File Name |
Default / Custom prefix |
Storage Selection¶
If both a USB device and a TF card are connected simultaneously, the OSD will prompt you to select the target storage device before recording begins.
USB storage: Side LED turns green.
TF card: Side LED turns blue.
Note
For 4K@60fps recording with high bitrate (50Mbps), a USB 3.0 storage device or a high-speed TF card (U3/V30 or higher) is recommended to avoid recording interruptions.