Prodigy PD-DVR4CD-500 Guide

WARNING: To prevent a risk of fire of electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
• This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.
• This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Edition : Dec.2006
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Table of Contents
FOR THE SAFETY OF CUSTOMERS…………………...………………………….…………………………4
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION…………...…………………………………………………....7
COMPOSITION OF UNIT…………………………………...……………………………………………………7
FEATURES …………………………………………………..……………………………….……………….....8
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION ………………..…………….…………..……..……………….. 9
Front Panel……………………………………………………..………………………………..…………........9
Rear Panel………………………………………………………..………………………………………… …11
Connection diagram………………………………………………………………………………………….13
OSD Description.................................................................................................................................................15
MENU………………………………………………………………...………………………………………......16
MENU TREE…………………………………………………………..…………………………………………16
Main Menu.…………………………………………………………..………………………………………..18
Display………………………………………………………………..………………………………………..18
Recording……………..………..……………………………………..………………………………………..19
System Set……………………………………………………………..……………………………………….29
Network Set………………………………………………………………..…………….……………………..33
Evnt Notification……………………………….…………………………..……………………………….….34
Search………………………………………….……………………………………………………….………35
Date / Time Search……………………………….…………………………………………………….………35
Calendar Search……….……………………………………………………………………………….………35
BackUp……….……….……………………….……………………………………………………….………37
Client Program…………………………………………………………………………………........................41
Q & A……………….………………………………………………………………………………….…………59
Appendix 1…...……………………………………………………………………….........…………………….61
Appendix 2...………………………………………………………………………….........…………………….63
Appendix 3…...........………………………………………………………………….........…………………….66
Appendix 4…...........………………………………………………………………….........…………………….70
Appendix 5…...........………………………………………………………………….........…………………….76
Appendix 6…...........………………………………………………………………….........…………………….78
Appendix 7 (Specification)…………………...………………………………...................…………………….85

Caution before use
Please read this manual for proper use.
The caution described in this manual contains very important information for the safe use so please follow the
instruction. Please keep it whether you could reach after read. For the safety and proper use, it marked various
symbol. So, please read it to prevent your physical or financial loss.
Tips for installation
Please avoid water which could be the reason of firing or electric shock.
Clean the plug and socket.
Please keep the socket and plug clean so that you could avoid the fire. The plug should be tightly
connected to the wall socket.
Do not put the unit on an unstable place.
Do not put the unit on an unstable place like rugged table or slope place.
Be careful for the installation position and location.
Don’t put the device in humid, direct sunlight, dusty, hot, greasy condition.

Caution for proper usage
•During use
In following cases, please turn off the power and remove the plug then, please contact technical
support. If you use it continually, it could be a reason for a fire or electric shock. If smoke comes out of the
device or when you smell something burning. If an alien substance is split into the device.
If the device is dropped or the case is damaged. If the power cable has been damaged (ex. slipped etc.)
No picture being displayed.
•Don’t open the case or modify.
There is the high voltage sector inside the unit so, if you open the case or modify it, it could cause the fire or
electric shock.
•Don’t put a cup containing water or juice and small material on the device
If you spilt water or alien substance into the device, it could cause the fire or electric shock.
•Don’t insert any alien substance.
Don’t put alien substance through the fan.
•Don’t touch during lightning strikes.
When the lightning starts, don’t touch the plug or cable. It could cause the electric shock.
•Don’t touch the power plug with wet hands.
Don’t unplug with wet hands. It could cause an electric shock. Don’t pull out the power cable.
•Don’t pull out the cable when plug out from the wall socket.
It could damage the cable and cause the fire. Please pull out holding the plug.
•When you move, please remove plug.
If you move the device while the plug is in the socket, it could cause a fire by damaging the cable.
•Don’t block the ventilation window.
When the ventilation window is blocked, it could cause the fire by the generation of internal heat.
•Don’t put heavy items on the device.
When balance is lost and the unit falls, the customer could be hurt.
•Keep the plug and socket clean.
Regarding the cleaning, please contact your Installer. If there is too much dust inside the device, it could
cause the fire or internal short.
•Clean the plug and socket.
Please keep the socket and plug clean to avoid fire. The plug should be tightly connected to the wall socket.
•Caution when you don’t use the device for a long time.
If you don’t use the device for a while, please switch off and unplug.

2-1 COMPOSITION OF UNIT
Standard Components
RemoteController Battery UserManual
Power Cable
Digital Video Recorder System
Please read this manual before using
DVR

● Convenience
- User-friendly UI( Text Based User Interface)
- Easy-to-use menu composition
- Easy-to-use recorded data search (Time, Date, Motion, Alarm)
Stability
- Auto restart after power interruption
-DB structure offers data stabilization and best storage utilization
●Expandability
-Various remote multiple DVR’s can be controlled by Web browser (PC Client System)
-Internet Explorer ActiveX plugin for Live View and Playback
●Technology
-Embedded LINUX OS
-Total maximum recording rate 120 fps
-High-resolution & high-quality MPEG-4 algorithm
-Using Water marking & scrambling technologies,
-Strong protection recorded data
-MPEG-4 : 1 ~ 2 Kbytes per image with resolution 360x240
-Front USB 2.0 for Backup and Firmware Upgrades
●Functionality
- Variable recording function (normal, alarm, motion, schedule)
- Full channel real-time monitoring
- Live monitoring, recording, playback, backup, remote access at the same time
- Multi channel playback
- Variable events notification to e-mail, buzzer or PC Client system

2-3-1Front Panel
(1) LED - REC : Recording status (When recording is on, the red light is blinking)
- PWR : System Power On/Off (When power is on, the green light is lit up)
(2) USB 2.0 PORT - USB2.0 connector
(3) POWER BUTTON - System Power On/Off
(4) NUMERIC & CHARACTER - Input for numeric & character
(5) MENU - Displays on the menu on the screen
(6) SEARCH - Entering search mode directly
(7) PLAY ▶(▶) - Playback of the recorded data
- By depressing button once more on play mode, fast forward will be executed
(8) REWIND (◀)W- Playback in reverse
(9) PAUSE (▌▌) - To freeze picture on playback mode and live mode.
(10) STOP / EJECT ( █)
- To stop playback and go back to live mode.
-To eject CD-RW

(11) REC (●) - Starts & stops manual recording of relevant camera in a full screen live mode.
(12) VOL (▲▼) - To increase and decrease the volume.
(13)AUDIO (8/16CH Only) - When user selects “audio” key, available audio will be switched.
(14)ARROW KEY - Curser shifting on the menu
- Display the divided screen
(15) SELECT - Menu selection (Enter the selection)

2-3-2 Rear Panel
2-3-3 System Connection Diagram
(1) Video Input (BNC) - 16 Camera inputs (1.0 v p-p, 75)
(2) Video Output (BNC / S-VIDEO / VGA) - Composite Output through BNC / S-VIDEO / VGA
(3) LineAudio Input - 4 Audio Input through line
(4) Audio Output - 1 Audio Output
(5) RS232 - 1 Serial Communication
(6) Network Port (RJ-45) - Available to monitor live screen and recorded data on the HDD
through Internet or LAN
(7) DIP switch (NTSC/PALVideo Selection) - Selectable either NTSC or PAL
(8) RS422 / 485 - 1 Serial Communication for Pan / Tilt Camera
(9) Alarm/Sensor -Alarm / 4 Sensor input / 1 output port
(10)AC Power - AC 110~240 V (Free Voltage)
ATTENTION
When the video format is changed, the system should be re-booted The video format should be selected before booting
(NTSC and PAL)