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Quick Start Guide
What is ZowieREC?
ZowieREC is a standalone 4K HDMI video recording solution designed by Zowietek, offering two distinct models to meet different content capture needs — from modern gameplay to classic analog video archiving. 1. ZowieREC 4K HDMI Video Recorder This version is tailored for gamers, streamers, and creators who want to record and playback Ultra HD (4K)...
How to record video in 4K resolution?
How to record RCA (CVBS) input?
How to connect with PS5/4 ?
Connect the HDMI output port of PS5/4 to the HDMI IN of ZowieBox, and also connect the HDMI OUT of ZowieBox to a TV or monitor. Then, visit the Settings > System section of the PlayStation 5/4 interface, and turn off Enable HDCP. After that, you can use your PlayStation 5/4 with ZowieBox .
How to connect with X-Box Series?
ZowieBox connects to the Xbox Series using HDMI.  It can passthrough video to a TV set also using HDMI.  An HDMI cable is included in the box. Before you set things up, make sure to connect your Xbox Series directly to your TV set or display via HDMI, without using ZowieBox. After that, you can use your Xbox Series with ZowieBox .
How to connect with Nintendo Switch?
The Nintendo Switch itself does not have a video out port – you cannot connect it directly to ZowieBox, no matter what adapter you try to use. Instead, you must connect it to the special Nintendo Switch Dock that comes with the Nintendo Switch.  That Dock has HDMI out. 1) Plug one end of an HDMI Cable into the HDMI...
Which video signals does ZowieREC support?
How to re-pair the remote control?
How to playback?
Will this save the settings after being disconnected from power?
Yes, it will.
Which input devices does ZowieREC support?
ZowieREC can record videos from disc player, set-top box, PVR, PS3, Source Games, GAME DEVICE 360, GAME DEVICE One, Wii, VCR, etc.
What is the login account and password
The default login account and password are both admin.
How to set the IP address for ZowieBox?
1. Type the IP Address of your ZowieBox into the browser. (The initial Admin Login Username and Password are both admin.) 2. Click “Network>LAN”. 3. Close the “IP (DHCP)”. 4. Set the IP address for ZowieBox. 5. Click “Save”.
How to upgrade firmware?
ZowieREC Firmware Release Notes
Version 1.1.0.11  214MB 2025/5/7   Please read the How to Upgrade Guide below before upgrading! It is recommended to restore to factory settings after upgrading. 升级前请阅读下方的如何升级指南!建议升级后恢复出厂设置。 Antes de actualizar, lea la Guía de actualización. Se recomienda restaurar la configuración de fábrica después de la actualización. Bitte lesen Sie die Upgrade-Anleitung unten, bevor Sie ein Upgrade durchführen!...
How to upgrade with USB