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  • Page 1 Xtreamer Prodigy 4K USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2   The first Ultra HD media streamer & recorder!   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8 How does Xtreamer Prodigy 4K look 9 Remote control functions 10 HDD installation Chapter 2: Connecting 12 What do i need to use Xtreamer Prodigy 4K? 12 Connecting the Xtreamer Prodigy 4K 14 First boot 15 Pairing Prodigy 4K Remote control with your TV Chapter 3: Main menu &...
  • Page 4 Chapter 6: KODI Media Server 40 Intro 40 What is KODI? 47 XBMC/KODI Add-ons Chapter 7: Use 50 Streaming online media 51 Games 51 Social Media 52 Communications 52 Accessing cloud data 52 Google Play   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 5 61 AIRPLAY & DLNA Services 62 Clean Master 63 AirDroid 64 AirStream 65 MiraCast 67 YouTube Sync Chapter 9: Safety   70 Safety Chapter 10: Contact and Support   72 Contact & Support   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Welcome and congratulation on your purchase of the Xtreamer Prodigy 4K. 
 Before  you  begin  using  your  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K,  please  read  the  Quick  InstallaCon  Guide  (included   with  your  device)  and  this  User  Manual.  This  manual  contains  product  introducCon,  basic  features  ...

  • Page 8: How Does Xtreamer Prodigy 4K Look

    We  shall  not  be  responsible  for  any  loss  resulCng  from  misunderstanding  this  manual  and  we  shall   not  be  liable  to  third  party  for  any  loss  or  damage  connected  with  using  this  product.   How does Xtreamer Prodigy 4K look   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Functions

     Click  on  the  MOUSE  bueon  and  use  direcConal  keys  and  OK  bueon  to  control  your  device.     You  can  also  use  alternaCve  controllers  such  as  Air-­‐Mouse,  Mini-­‐Keyboard  and  wired  peripherals.     |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 10: Hdd Installation

    HDD installation
 Please  note:  Connect  your  hard  drive  to  a  PC  and  format  it  NTFS  before  installing  the  HDD.         
 
 
 
 
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  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Connecting

    
 Chapter 2 Connecting   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 12: What Do I Need To Use Xtreamer Prodigy 4K

    Software and accounts
 - No additional software is required for you to use Xtreamer Prodigy 4K. 
 - Gmail (Google) account is required in order to use the full functionality of your Xtreamer Prodigy 4K and access Google Play Store.
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  • Page 13 Optical connection Network Connecting an external USB drive   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 14: First Boot

    First boot Connect the power cord to your Xtreamer Prodigy 4K and the other end to a power outlet. 
 Turn on your TV and make a selection from the input type settings – these will depend on your TV.
  • Page 15 1. Place your TV remote control or whatever else remote you want to pair with your xtreamer next to your Prodigy 4K remote control – Make sure that IR sensors are facing one another.
 2. At the top of the Xtreamer remote control you will see several keys. Press and hold the POWER button in the "TV control"...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Main Menu & Apps Tools

    Chapter 3 Main menu & Apps tools   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 17: Main Menu Overview

    Main menu overview   The Xtreamer Prodigy 4K Interface is comprised from several tabs, split into categories such as Media Player, Online TV etc. Some of the tabs open a single application (for example YouTube or XBMC), others – give you a list of various apps.
  • Page 18 If a main menu application requires to be downloaded, simply click on it and confirm that you want the system to download and install it. 
 The full list of applications is available from the App Manager tab.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 19 The APP MANAGER gives you the full control over the applications installed on your Prodigy 4K. Press the MENU key to toggle a list of available options Note: Set Boot is a unique function allowing you to specify an application which will start automatically once the device boots.

  • Page 20: Search

    Please note: as on any Android device it is advisable to clean its memory once in a while to get rid of the apps you are not using. To do so navigate to SETTINGS -> CLEAN UP. Use TASK KILLER to stop the apps you are not using at the moment.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 21 If you are unfamiliar with Android OS it would be advisable to invest some time into getting to know it. 
 has quite a bit of information on the operating system. 
 Xtreamer Mobile knowledge base Google also maintains a multilingual help page dedicated to Android.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Basic Settings

    Chapter 4 Basic Settings Some of the settings will be taken care by the Setup Wizard the first time you boot your Xtreamer   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 23: Remote Functions

    Please navigate to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM which opens Android System Settings panel. 
 Go to Wi-Fi or Ethernet tabs depending on your setup.
 You need to switch ON the Wireless connection on your Prodigy in order to use it.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 24: Display

    Choose the network type (Wi-Fi or Wired LAN) and set it up Please note: the operating system will not be able to detect a hidden SSID DISPLAY Resolution   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 25: Sound

    Adjust the screen size using DISPLAY AREA setting if the image does not fit your TV screen. SOUND Navigate to the SOUND section to set the audio output depending on your setup.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 26: Other System Settings

    TIME & DATE – this is an important setting. Unless you set it correctly your Google Services will not work. By adjusting the LANGUAGE & INPUT settings you can add additional layouts to the virtual keyboard allowing you to type and search using different languages.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 27: Weather

    Simply set your location and – once your device is connected to a network – you will always know what the weather is like. PARENTAL CONTROL If you don't want your kids to have access to certain apps and services, the Parental Control feature is a must. Choose the password.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 28 Then choose applications which you want to be password-locked. Now you don't need to be worried about your kids accessing something inappropriate.
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  • Page 29: User Interface

    USER INTERFACE Settings -> User Interface is used to adjust your personal experience on Xtreamer Prodigy 4K 
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  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Media Player

    Chapter 5 Media Player   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 31: Video

    VIDEO We chose the classic Xtreamer look for our Media Player section. Go to Explorer to access your multimedia file and play them using the stock applications. Press LEFT cursor button to access all the available storage devices:   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 32 Please note: in order to access your network shares you need to configure them correctly. 
 For details please refer to THIS GUIDE   Press  MENU  bueon  if  you  want  to  add  an  SMB  (Windows)  share  manually
 
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  • Page 33   The  File  Manager  has  all  the  funcCons  of  the  classic  Xtreamer  UI.   Remote  FuncCons:  DirecConal  Keys  to  navigate,  OK  to  make  a  selecCon.  Press  MENU  bueon  for  addiConal   opCons       |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 34     Press  UP  direcConal  key  for  viewing  opCons:     |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 35 Navigate  to  a  folder  with  your  videos  and  press  OK  on  a  selected  file  to  start  the  playback.   Please note: 
 internal Prodigy 4K player does not have jukebox functionality in the current firmware version. 
 If you require movie information, cover art etc – please use KODI or other media player\server apps.
  • Page 36 Use LEFT and RIGHT keys to skip\fast-forward \rewind the movie. Press the MENU key for additional options and command tools   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 37: Music

    Internal Image browser can be found in the Media Player section. The browser automatically scans all the images on your device. Press MENU key to start a Slide-Show – use Directional keys and OK button to customize your slideshow with amazing effects etc.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 38 There are other Gallery and Image Browser applications available on the Play Store.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Kodi Media Server

    Chapter 6 KODI Media Server   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 40: What Is Kodi

    Adding Files While you can just use KODI with plain file views, adding/scanning files to the library will add rich features such as cover art, summaries, thumbnails, trailers, and more. Adding Video Files   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 41 Note: to add a shortcut to your Internal HDD navigate to: 
 Add Videos -> Browse -> Root Filesystem -> MNT -> USB Step 1: Click "Videos" in the home screen menu.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 42 Step 2: Now click "Add Source". Step 3: The "Add Video Source" screen will be displayed. Then click the "Browse" button.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 43 Step 5: Name this Video Source however you like. If it is a movie folder, you will probably want to name it "Movies", and if it is a TV Show folder then you will probably want name it TV Shows. The name doesn't matter to XBMC. Then click "OK".   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 44 Step 6: The set content window will display, this is where you tell XBMC what type of media is in the folder. Press the down arrow until you reach the correct type (in this example movies) Step 7: There are a number of options underneath. Go through them, and then click OK.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 45 Home Page navigate to Pictures, select Add Source and browse to the location of your picture files. 
 Settings While most device options are configured in the System Settings, you can tweak some of them in the KODI System tab.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 46 You can also install any number of other several media-player and media-server applications on your Xtreamer from Google Play Store. Please note that different players have different features and different lists of supported formats.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 47: Xbmc/Kodi Add-Ons

    The beauty of KODI is its ability to expand through the use of add-ons. Depending on what you are into there will always be a plugin which will help expand the feature set of your Xtreamer. These plugins enable you to build a real media powerhouse right in your living room with access to games, sports, music and Internet video. ...
  • Page 48 For details about the XBMC\KODI add-ons please have a look at these articles: Official KODI Add-on page A list of Popular Add-ons   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 7: Use

    Chapter 6   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 50: Streaming Online Media

    Streaming Online Media Xtreamer Prodigy 4K comes with a variety of pre-installed applications providing access to millions of hours of online entertainment: movies, TV-shows, sports, news, Internet live radio, videos and podcasts. Please note that the quality of streaming depends on your Internet connection and the network environment.
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  • Page 51: Social Media

    Can I play games on Xtreamer Prodigy 4K? Xtreamer Prodigy 4K allows you to extend Android gaming and bring it to a big TV screen. Please note, however, that the remote control included in the box might not be suitable for many Android games.

  • Page 52: Communications

    Communications There are many communication, chatting, conference and video calls apps on Android that will allow you to easily contact your friends, family and colleagues using Xtreamer Prodigy 4K. Accessing cloud data With Dropbox and Google Drive, you can take pictures or movie clip on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Mac or PC and watch them on your TV instantly.

  • Page 53: Cable Tv

    Web articles. Cable TV The most unique Prodigy 4K feature is its ability to record from any source connected to the HDMI IN port. Connect your cable TV box (or any other HDMI capable device), switch the both machines on and press on the CABLE TV button or on the CABLE TV tab on your Main Screen.
  • Page 54 Press START RECORDING The LIST tab gives you access to all your recorded files. Press MENU button to rename files or to delete them.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 55 Note: Access CABLE TV main menu tab in order to bring up the Recording Options. Press CABLE TV button to just switch the HDMI sources.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 56: Chapter 8: Advanced Features

    Chapter 8 Advanced Features   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 57: Firmware Upgrade And Installation

    There  are  two  ways  to  upgrade  your  device.   1. Over-­‐the-­‐Air  (OTA)  upgrade.  The  system  will  noCfy  you  that  there  is  a  new  release  available:
   or:     Press  OK  to  download  the  new  firmware  version:     |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 58     Once  the  firmware  file  is  downloaded,  reboot  and  install.     |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 59  off  during  the  upgrade  procedure.     2. Some major system updates require a manual procedure. There are two types of manual upgrade procedure. Make sure you check which one you are running.   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 60: Reset Your Device

    IMPORTANT: During the procedure you must not disconnect the device from electricity. This can lead to a malfunction and will void your warranty. Reset your Device You can reset your Xtreamer from Settings -> System -> Backup & Reset   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 61: Airplay & Dlna Services

    Remote Functions: use Up and Down key to navigate and OK to make a selection AIRPLAY and DLNA SERVICES
 Configure your Xtreamer to work with AirPlay service and DLNA apps via AirPin app (Available in My Apps tab)   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 62: Clean Master

    Internet media. There is another application called AllCast that can provide similar functionality that is pre- installed on your Xtreamer. It requires a client app to be installed on your mobile device. Clean Master Clean Master can be accessed from Settings -> Clean Up. It reclaims Android device resources by cleaning caches, closing apps and processes, and deleting junk files, leftovers, and other unnecessary items.

  • Page 63: Airdroid

    Android device and web browser, on desktop computers or tablet devices, on Windows or Mac. - SMS: send and receive individual or group messages.
 - Apps: Import and export .apk files.
 - Files: Manage files on Android and transferring files between Android and computer.
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  • Page 64: Airstream

    Computer & Cloud services on your Xtreamer.
 With AirStream it is absolute fun sharing media & accessing files from PC on your Xtreamer - imagine able to access GB's of videos, photos, music and files from your PC or laptop instantly.
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  • Page 65: Miracast

    First of all, you need to make sure that both devices are on one Wi-Fi network and enable the Wi-Fi on your Android device and go to SETTINGS -> DISPLAY to enable CAST SCREEN   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 66 Enable screen casting\mirroring on your mobile - > the settings are usually found in the same place. 
 Once your Android device is detected by the Xtreamer, click on the icon (for example Xtreamer Ban-G).
 The connection might take a few seconds.
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  • Page 67: Youtube Sync

    So every time you want to search for a video you have to bring up the virtual keyboard and use your pointer to enter the query. However, there is a simpler way. You can pair the app on your Xtreamer to a phone or tablet and easily control them.
  • Page 68 • Launch the YouTube Android app. • Go to Settings. • Select Connected TVs then select Add a TV. • Enter the pairing code shown on your Xtreamer. • Launch the YouTube iOS app. • Go to Settings. • Select Connected TVs.

  • Page 69: Safety

    Chapter 9 Safety   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 70 Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched • by items placed upon them or against them. Do not overload wall outlets. •   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

  • Page 71: Contact & Support

    Chapter 10 Contact Us & Support   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...
  • Page 72 To contact Xtreamer Support, please refer to: https://shop.xtreamer.net/pages/Contact-Us.html   |  Xtreamer  Prodigy  4K  user  guide...

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