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ClonerAlliance Box Pro 1080p 60fps Video Recorder DVR with HDMI Capture Playback on TV RCA YPbPr VGA to Digital Converter Schedule Recording No PC Required

Last Updated: December 23, 2023 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
881
Old Reviews
723
Unverified
72
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
USB
Yes
HDMI

Review Analysis - 86 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Usage
 17
recording, easy to use, skip, easy, buttons
+59%
-41%
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" ...  Pros: Easy hook up. ... Easy to record.  ...  "
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" ...  The small size works well in making a fairly discrete installation. ... Once installed I asked my wife what she thought about the installation, and she responded "where is it", and trust me she is very observant.  ...  "
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" ...  works great and not too complicated!  ...  "
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" ...  I use to carry about 100 dvds in my travel trailer while camping, but now I just use this bad boy.  ...  "
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" ...  Great quality videos and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Intuitive interface and a product that works as it was designed.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, plus they have a phone number and website for support.  ...  "
Software
 11
tv, files, storage, recording, product
+55%
-45%
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" ...  File storage no search.  ...  "
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" ...  It has an excellent onscreen user interface, runs without a computer, and was a nearly zero-frustration joy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to convert analog 8mm tapes from a Sony DRV-TRV330 camcorder to MP4 files on a USB drive.  ...  "
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" ...  Intuitive interface and a product that works as it was designed.  ...  "
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" ...  Fire stick and tv must remain on  ...  "
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" ...  The company still responds to technical questions I have had within a day and software updates are still showing up with fixes for issues that I had noticed.  ...  "
Connectivity
 10
hdmi, drive, device, usb port, tv
+80%
-20%
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" ...  If I didn't use a USB Flash that had its own write led, I had no idea if it was working.  ...  "
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" ...  I plugged in the power cord to the CA Box PRO and turned the TV on .  ...  "
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" ...  This device plugs into a HDMI port on the graphics card of your computer. ... I was able to convert analog 8mm tapes from a Sony DRV-TRV330 camcorder to MP4 files on a USB drive. ... One 2-hour 8mm tape is equivalent in file size to a 4 gig usb drive.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm looking forward to seeing if I can transfer my old VHS movies to a USB drive!  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged it into my cable box, added a USB hard drive, turned it on, pressed RECORD, recorded and watched the recording.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to copy all my home videos from 1990 to present to a usb with this device.  ...  "
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" ...  - Records everything that is passed to it via HDMI input. ... - Super easy to use with the "basic" functions (without computer): plug it in between any HDMI output (PC, camera, etc.) ... - For legacy video conversion - the package includes VGA and Component - to HDMI cable - so you can record videos from VHS.  ...  "
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" ...  A friend that is techy suggested I try a USB powered hub. ... Instead of the Cloner Box providing power to the drive the hub provides power.  ...  "
Video
 8
video, record, tv, works, transfer
+88%
-13%
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" ...  videos into 3.9 gb so you have to go into ... movies already some from the roku and some  ...  "
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" ...  I use this in passthrough to record surgical videos and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Let's say you record a 3 hour movie.  ...  "
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" ...  I have already recommended it to friends who want to transfer their own home videos.  ...  "
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" ...  Great quality videos and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  This device is excellent for recording videos. ... I used it to record a video from my TV and it worked perfectly.  ...  "
Marketplace
 8
returns, returned, picture, buy
+75%
-25%
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" ...  The ClonerAlliance Box PRO is a MIRACLE!!!!  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived the next day!!  ...  "
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" ...  Item as described, quick shipping, will buy buy again.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you so much  ...  "
Storage
 7
recording, problem, files, cloner, storage
+71%
-29%
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" ...  videos into 3.9 gb so you have to go into ... 16 gb file size then you can record up to  ...  "
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" ...  It saves me a lot of space and now I have almost all of my favorite movies on a flash drive.  ...  "
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" ...  File storage no search.  ...  "
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" ...  As the Cloner uses a memory stick the length is unimportant  ...  "
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" ...  Interestingly a 1TB external SSD used for recording worked without any hiccups.  ...  "
Resolution
 7
video, pro, capture, recorder, quality
+86%
-14%
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" ...  I use it daily and I like the 1080p version.  ...  "
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" ...  about a 2 hr movie at 1080p without splitting  ...  "
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" ...  ClonerAlliance Box Pro, 1080p@60fps Video Recorder, DVR with HDMI Capture - Records direct from HDMI instanly.  ...  "
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" ...  Prior to buying this video recorder box I had 2 boxes called HD Capture Pro.  ...  "
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" ...  I gave the picture quality a "4" since analog files from camcorders of the 1990's really cannot compare in image resolution compared to modern digital cameras.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with 2tb external hd on firestick  ...  "
Remote
 5
new, power, remotes, record, button
+40%
-60%
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" ...  I was upset when I put it all together it only tapes five times the remote you can’t turn the unit off and on I was looking for the unit to search for channel and record at a certain time it doesn’t do that  ...  "
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" ...  I took a star off because the remote does not have a power off and on button ... and, is the same remote as my android box so there is some conflict when using the remotes.  ...  "
Reliability
 5
years, working, using, one, device
+40%
-60%
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" ...  and it stopped working.  ...  "
Picture
 5
quality, sound, good
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I gave the picture quality a "4" since analog files from camcorders of the 1990's really cannot compare in image resolution compared to modern digital cameras.  ...  "
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" ...  It's relatively easy to use and picture quality is fine.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture and sound quality were as good as the original.  ...  "
Performance
 5
fast forward, slow, years, device, cloner
+80%
-20%
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" ...  any lower speeds may cause buffering, and if there is any buffering that will be recorded as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Playback no skip, only a slow fast forward.  ...  "
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" ...  This will get the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  If you want a capture device performs flawlessly this is it.  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 5
buy
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Item as described, quick shipping, will buy buy again.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you so much  ...  "
Cable
 4
input, connector, usb, type, plugging
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I plugged in the power cord to the CA Box PRO and turned the TV on .  ...  "
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" ...  from the xfinity cable box it works perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  It seems to be working nicely, and it came with several types of connectors.  ...  "
Microphone
 3
recordings
+100%
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" ...  Works great on recording.  ...  "
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" ...  Success, all recording is as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  I used this product for recording  ...  "
Display
 3
video, recorded
-100%
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" ...  It worked a few times then I go to use it again and I get a black screen talking hdcp on everything I tried to record .  ...  "
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" ...  I can’t even get the menu on my screen.  ...  "
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" ...  haven't been able to figure out why I keep getting black screen on other devices after I used it.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
USB:  Yes 
HDMI:  Yes 
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
USB
Yes
HDMI