DUNE HD Base 3.0 User manual
Dune HD Base 3.0
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4 About Player
●Key Features
●Package Contents
●Copyright Notice
●Important Safety Instructions
●Getting Started
●Exterior
9 Remote Control (RC)
●Entering Text with Remote Control
●Standby Mode
11 Connections
●Connecting a TV/Monitor/Projector
with HDMI/DVI Input
●Connecting a TV/Monitor/Projector with
Component (Y/Cb/Cr) Video Input
●Connecting a TV/Monitor/Projector with
Composite Video Input
● Transmission of Digital Audio to AV Re-
ceiver via HDMI Input
●Transmission of Digital Audio to AV Re-
ceiver via Optical/Coaxial Cable
●Transmission of Analog Audio to External
Stereo Amplifier (or TV Set)
●Transmission of Analog 7.1 Audio to
External Amplifier (Receiver)
●Connection to LAN and Internet
16 Using Storage Devices
●Connection of USB Drive
●Connection of eSATA Drive
●Installing Internal 3.5" SATA HDD
●Formatting HDD
●Correctly Switching Off Player
●Stopping Connected Drives
18 System Setup
●Setup Menu
●Quick Setting of Video Output Mode
●Setup Menu Sections
●General
●Video
●Audio
●Network
●Applications
●Appearance
●Miscellaneous
●Information
24 Playback
●File Browser
●Marking Files and Folders
●Copying and Moving Files and Folders
●File Playback
●Blu-ray Playback
●DVD-Video Playback
●Audio CD Playback
●Internet Radio Playback
●IPTV Playback and Recording
●HTTP Playback
●Photo Viewer
35 Accessing Network Drives
●Connecting via SMB Protocol
●Connecting via NFS Protocol
●Using Network Browser
37 Accessing Player from Network
●Connecting to the Player via FTP from a
Windows PC
●Connecting to the Player via SMB from a
Windows PC
38 Troubleshooting
●General Problems
●Playback Problems
●Network Problems
●Reporting a Problem
42 Firmware Recovery Procedure
43 Player Specifications
44 Notes
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About Player
• The newest Sigma Designs 8642 media processor: enjoy excellent playback and per-
formance of interactive features.
• HDD player: connect an HDD to the player and play content directly from the HDD.
• Network player: connect the player to a local network and play content directly from PC
or NAS (UPnP, SMB, NFS).
• MKV player: play HD video in a popular MKV format and other modern video file formats,
including top quality HD video with very high bitrate.
• 3 USB ports: conveniently connect HDDs, USB flash drives, USB card readers and other
USB storage devices.
• eSATA port: connect an HDD via the most efficient eSATA interface.
• HDD mobile rack: easily and quickly connect and exchange internal 3.5" SATA HDD.
• HDMI 1.3: ensure the best possible quality of HD video and HD audio.
• 7.1 audio decoders and 7.1 audio outputs: get an excellent surround sound with any
audio equipment.
• Full set of standard A/V connectors: use S/PDIF optical audio, S/PDIF coaxial audio,
stereo audio, component video, composite video outputs to easily connect any A/V equip-
ment.
• Video output flexibility: output video in any resolution and format (from SD to 1080p,
24p/PAL/NTSC).
• Upscaling: high quality upscaling of DVD and any other SD video content to Full HD
(1080p) or other HD resolution.
• File browser: convenient file browser with powerful file management (copy, move, delete,
rename, organize).
• Extra functions: Full HD photo viewer, Internet radio, multicast UDP/RTP streams play-
back and recording, playlists, NAS (SMB, FTP), BitTorrent client, media collections with
cover art and icon browsing (with Full HD graphics).
Key Features
Chapter 1
Dune HD Base 3.0 is an all-in-one solution for up to Full HD (1080p) video playback.
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About Player
Package Contents
1. Dune HD Base 3.0 media player
2. Remote control (batteries may not be included)
3. Power supply cord
4. AV cable
5. HDMI cable
6. Quick start guide
NOTE: Additional items (optional) may be included into the package, depending on player
configuration, region, and distributor, such as CD with additional documentation and/or demo
content. Check with your reseller.
Copyright Notice
The law prohibits copying, transmitting, displaying, broadcasting via cable network, public
playback and letting on lease of copyright-protected materials without the rightholder’s au-
thorization. Some video discs are encoded with copy protection, and any picture recorded
from such discs will be distorted. This product incorporates a copyright protection technology
which is protected by requirements of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home viewing
uses. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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HD BASE 3.0
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To avoid troubles, please read this manual carefully before using the device.
Keep the manual for future reference.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instruc-
tions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2) Keep these Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3) Heed all Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4) Follow all Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instru
tions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ap-
paratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When the cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have falling into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, doesnot operate normally, or has been dropped.
Important Safety Instructions
10cm
10cm 10cm
If you install your device in a closed space, it is necessary to provide enough
clearance around it for proper cooling. The clearance at each side should be
not less than 10 cm.
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About Player
Getting Started
Remove the transparent protecting film from the front panel of the player to ensure good
look of the player.
Ensure the RC has batteries installed.
Connect the player to your TV and to other A/V equipment in an appropriate way. Use
HDMI connection to get the best possible quality of video and audio. Make sure to switch off
the player and all relevant A/V equipment before connecting them. Ensure your TV and other
A/V equipment are configured to use proper inputs.
When you switch on the player for the first time, the player will perform its initial loading pro-
cedure, which may take some time (usually up to 30 seconds). During the loading procedure,
"DUNE" logo is shown on the TV.
●If you do not see "DUNE" logo on the TV when you switch on the player, it may mean
some problem with the connection between the player and the TV or that a wrong video
input is chosen in the TV or A/V receiver/switch. In such a case, recheck the cables and the
settings of the TV or A/V receiver/switch, or try to use different cables or a different way of
connecting the player to the TV.
●If you see "DUNE" logo on the TV when you switch on the player, but then the picture
disappears and no other picture appears during at least 10 seconds, it may mean that a
wrong video output mode is configured in the player. In such a case, press the MODE RC
button, and then press one of the RC buttons 1, 2, 3, 4or 5to switch to a different video
output mode (see "Quick Setting of Video Output Mode").
To choose the language of the player menu, use “Setup / General / Interface language”
setting.
Check here for updated versions of player firmware (which may improve player functioning
and extend player possibilities): http://dune-hd.com/firmware/.
Check here for more detailed and up-to-date documentation and information on player us-
age: http://dune-hd.com/manuals/, http://dune-hd.com/support/.
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HD BASE 3.0
Exterior
Front view
Rear view
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1. Power switch
2. Display
3. HDD rack
4. EJECT
5. PLAY/PAUSE
6. STOP
7. PREV
8. NEXT
9. USB 2.0 host
1. LAN and USB 2.0 host
2. HDMI 1.3
3. Coaxial digital audio output
4. Optical digital audio output
5. Analog stereo (left/right) audio
output
6. Composite video output
7. Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video output
8. USB 2.0 host
9. eSATA host
10. Multichannel (7.1) analog audio output
11. AC power
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Remote Control (RC)
1. Command indicator — flashes in response to RC button pressing.
2. EJECT — open/close the optical drive tray (if the external opti-
cal drive is connected). MUTE — turn the sound on/off. MODE
— switch the video mode; control some other player functions.
POWER — toggle the standby mode.
3. A (Red), B (Green), C (Yellow), D (Blue) — control the playback
and some other player functions.
4. 0–9 — enter numbers and text; control some other player func-
tions.
5. SEARCH — jump to a specified playback position. ZOOM —
change the zoom factor for the video content being played. SETUP
— enter/leave the main Setup menu; adjust playback settings dur-
ing playback.
6. V+/V– (volume up / volume down) — adjust the volume.
7. P+/P– (page up / page down) — scroll up and down in various
lists; control some other player functions.
8. Arrows (LEFT, RIGHT, DOWN, UP), ENTER, RETURN, TOP
MENU, POP UP MENU, INFO — main buttons for controlling the
player (navigate across the items on the screen, open/use the cur-
rently selected item, go back to the previous screen, go to main
menu, show popup menu with actions, show information, control
some other player functions).
9. PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, SLOW, REW, FWD, PREV, NEXT — con-
trol the playback.
10. SUBTITLE, URL/2nd audio, ANGLE/ROTATE, REPEAT, SHUF-
FLE/PIP, AUDIO — control the playback and some other player functions.
Notes:
●Use alkaline AAA batteries.
●Observe polarity when inserting batteries.
●Direct the remote control to the player. There must be no obstacles between the RC and the
player. If the player is installed behind a tinted glass, the manufacturer may not guarantee an
undisturbed functioning of RC.
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If RC functions only at short distances or stops functioning, make sure to replace the batteries.
● Some RC buttons may have several functions depending on the current player mode.
● Some RC buttons may be available only in certain player modes or only during playback of
a certain content.
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Remote Control (RC)
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Entering Text with Remote Control
Generally, entering text is carried out the same way as with most cell
phones.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: Enter a character to the position pointed by
the cursor.
First press: enter the first character from a set of characters related to
this button. Each subsequent press: you may change the entered char-
acter to the next one from this set.
●0: enter the space.
●1: enter a special character (punctuation marks, etc).
●Up, Down, Left, Right after pressing 1 (special character entering
mode): select the required character.
ENTER — confirm selection; finish text entering.
SUBTITLE — enter the period (for numeric mode); functions like button
1 (character mode).
CLEAR (<-) — delete a character to the left of cursor.
SELECT (cap|num) — switch input mode:
abc: character mode, small latin letters.
ABC: character mode, capital latin letters.
123: numeric mode, digits.
RETURN — cancel the text changes and finish text entering.
Left/Right — move the cursor one character left/right.
Up/Down — move the cursor to the start/end of a text line.
●If the cursor is already in start/end position: select another user interface element which is
under/over the current text entry area (only for dialogs with several elements of user interface;
text changes are confirmed automatically).
POP UP MENU — show context menu with a list of available commands. They allow you to cut,
copy and paste text using the clipboard, much like it is done on a PC.
abc
Standby Mode
Pressing the POWER remote control button switches the player to the Standby mode. In
this mode the internal HDD (if installed) is turned off, as well as the video output, but the
device does not switch off completely.
To activate the player from the Standby mode, press the POWER remote control button once
again. The player will be switched on immediately (within several seconds).
Note: you can also configure the player to power off completely when pressing the POWER
remote control button (see Setup / Miscellaneous / Advanced / "POWER" remote button).
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