DUNE BD Prime User manual

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Dune BD Prime
User manual

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Table of contents
Key features of DUNE BD Prime
Package contents
Notes on discs
Safety measures
Before getting started
Remote control
Connections
System setup
Playback
Troubleshooting
Specifications

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Player features:
Blu-Ray discs playback
●BD-ROM (Profile 1.1/2.0), as well as DVD and CD.
Media content playback
●Video, Music and Pictures.
Network drive operation
●NFS, SMB and some other HTTP clients.
HDMI v1.3
●Up-to-date HDMI v1.3 interface ensures peerless quality of digital video and audio
signal.
Three USB 2.0 ports
●Three high-speed USB 2.0 ports ensure an easy-to-use playback of media content from
such external data storage devices, as USB-HDD, flash drives, cardreaders, etc.
Upgradeability
●availability of connection of optional modules: Wi-Fi 802.11n, Ethernet 1000 Mb/s and
2 x eSATA
General features of Blu-ray discs
Blu-ray optical media can store up to 25 GB on a single-layer disc, or 50 GB on dual-layer
disc. Blu-ray discs support video signals of high-definition TV (HDTV) with definition up to
1920x1080p. Data stream read from the disc may reach 40 Mbit/s.
Key features of DUNE BD Prime
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FunctiondescriptionandBlu-raydiscpartitioncontainedinthismanualarecommon
and describe potential features of Blu-ray format. The menu configuration,
functions set, as well as menu navigation are disc-dependent and may vary.
Graphics in the menu of BD-ROM disc:
Video material recorded on the majority of BD-ROM discs, contains two additional full HD
video layers. The first layer is used for graphics, such as subtitles and OSD. The second
layer is used for output of such interactive elements, as control buttons or disc menu.
Compared to the DVD standard, the menu may be displayed directly during the playback
of BD-ROM. No need to stop the playback, the menu elements and sound effects overlay
the main video picture and allow promptly correcting of the device operation.
Subtitles:
Depending on possibility to select different subtitles displaying contained on the Blu-ray
disc, you may be able to change the style, size and color of fonts used. In addition, some
animation effects, such as fade-in and scrolling are also available.
Video formats played back with the media player
Blu-ray player:
Use of BD-ROM media and AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-2 codecs
●For best picture quality when viewing Blu-Ray discs, your other attached equipment
shall support 1920x1080 or 1280x720 High-Definition TV (HDTV) format signals.
Media file player:
Use of optical BD-ROM (provided that the content is not protected), BD-R (RE), DVD-
ROM, DVD-R (RW), CD-ROM, CD-R (RW) media, or embedded HDD, or external media,
such as USB HDD and USB Flash drive. The media content may also be played via HDD-
equipped LAN of your personal PC or NAS. And from the Internet.
Codecs used for playback of MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX, XVID, WMV9, VC1, H.264 media files.
File formats supported: MKV, MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS, M2TS, VOB, AVI, MOV, MP4, QT, ASF,
WMV, DVD-ISO, VIDEO_TS.
●For best picture quality when viewing media files, your other attached equipment shall
support 1920x1080 or 1280x720 High-Definition TV (HDTV) format signals.
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The regional code of BD-DVD discs is shown on the rear panel
of your player. Please refer to the end of this manual for
description of regional codes of BD-DVD discs.
Notes on Copyright:
The law prohibits copying, transmitting, displaying, broadcasting via cable network, public
playback and letting on lease of copyright-protected materials without the rightholder’s
authorization. The video discs are encoded with copy protection, and any picture recorded
from this disc 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.
Information on regional content protection:
This media player has been developed and manufactured under Region Management
Information conditions available on the disc. If the regional code shown on BD-DVD disc does
not match the regional code of this player, this device will not play back this disc. You will not be
able to play back some BD-DVD disc with this media player, if they were bought outside your
home region or intended not for in-home use.
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Package contents:
1. Dune BD Prime media player
2. Remote control (batteries not included)
3. Power supply cord
4. AV cable
5. Quick start guide
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Code Region
1 or A Eastern and South-Eastern Asia, USA
2 or B Europe, Oceania, Africa, Meadle East,, Greenlandia
3 or С Russia, PRC, Central and South Asia, Mongolia
Code Region
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Canada, United States; U.S. territories; Bermuda
2 Western and Central Europe; Western Asia; Egypt, Japan, South Africa, Swaziland; United Kingdom,
French overseas territories
3 Southeast Asia; South Korea; Taiwan; Hong Kong
4 Australia; Oceania; Central and South America; Caribbean; Mexico
5 Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Africa, Central and South Asia, Mongolia, North Korea.
6 China
7 Reserved for future use
8 International venues such as aircraft, cruise ships, etc.
All Region ALL discs have all 8 flags set, allowing the disc to be played in any locale on any player.
Blu-Ray Regions
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Types of optical discs supported
To avoid troubles, before to start using this device, please read this manual
carefully and keep it for future reference.
Warning: This Blu-ray player uses a laser beam sightless with human
eye. If directed to human eye retina, it may cause hazardous radiation
exposure and loss of sight. Please make sure that you use the player in
conformity with the user’s manual. Please make sure that the device is
out of reach of small children as far as possible.
Caution: This product employs a laser system. Performing adjustments,
or carrying out procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open the safety enclosure: this
product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
1) Do not try to repair the device. Only authorized after-sales centers are entitled to carry
out repair and preventive maintenance.
2) To avoid electric shock, do not touch the plugged in device with wet hands and do
not allow moisture within the case. If it happened, immediately unplug the device and
contact an authorized Dune service center.
3) Clean the device only with a dry soft cotton, or alike, cloth preventing accumulation
of static discharges. Do not use any liquid detergent or scouring powder. In case of
hard dirt, use special wipes suitable for PC care. Make sure that the wipe is dry enough
(otherwise fluid drops may get inside).
4) The device is for indoor use only. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, do not leave it near
a heater or radiator.
5) DO NOT use the device in rooms with high humidity.
6) DO NOT plug in the player immediately after moving it from a cold into a warm place.
If you move the device from an extremely cold place, unpack it and leave for 1.5 to 2
hours in order to allow evaporation of condensate on internal parts, afterwards you may
start using it.
7) Please make sure to switch off all relevant AV equipment before connection to the Blu-
ray media player.
8) Use EU-standard screened cables and sockets.
9) Do not move the media player during the disc playback, since there is probability of
damage of optical drive and internal parts.
Type ROM R RE (RW)
BD + + +
DVD + + +
CD* + + +
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10) Do not place any items on the player. The device needs some space for releasing
of heat produced during its operation. DO NOT place any liquid-containing vessels,
metallic items and any other materials upon its top enclosure that may disturb the
normal operation of the device.
11) Do not hinder the opening of the tray of the media player. If something hinders the tray
opening, remove it and try again.
12) Please remove the disc out of the player after viewing and turn off the player.
13) Do not press the disc tray. Do not place any items on the tray.
14) Voltage fluctuations in AC mains may result in improper operation of the device. In this
case, please turn off the player with the POWER button on the front panel of the device
or unplug, and after 10 to 15 seconds plug in back. The media player will restart, and
its functionality will be restored.
15) If you intend not to use the Blu-ray media player for a long period of time, for safety
reasons and to spare power, please make sure to unplug from the AC mains. Please be
aware that even in standby mode the device consumes the power.
Restrictions in respect of content playback
When playing some BD-DVD-CD disks, some operations, commands and functions may
not be available. It is connected with the software features recorded on the media. This
feature is not a trouble.
Although the player supports the majority of the most common file formats (containers
and codecs), it does not mean that it will play any files. It is not guaranteed that this media
player will play without fail absolutely all Blu-ray, DVD and CD labeled discs either. It is
due to possible faults during recording of these discs: software errors or poor quality of
the optical drive. Frequently media files are recorded with violation of certain rules, and
although they may be properly played with some built-in PC players, this media player may
not be able to do this (play back these ‘exotic’ files). These restrictions and errors may
be potentially eliminated in new updates of firmware. Please refer to the ‘Specifications’
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Before getting started
When you start using the media player for the first time, please make sure that the shipping
packing is not broken, has no compression or opening marks.
●If the packing was broken, the manufacturer shall not be held liable in respect of the
integrity of the package contents.
When you connect the media player to your AV appliances for the first time, please make
sure that all seals and retainer screws on the top enclosure are in place and contain no
unsealing mark.
●If for some reason, the seals were broken, the manufacturer shall be entitled to refuse
the free of charge after-sales servicing of the device.
After switching on the player performs automatic booting procedure, including boot-up
of embedded operating system. It may take 30 to 60 sec. After that you will get to splash
screen (Main root folder) of the file browser.
Please do connect to relevant AV appliances only if all devices are switched
off. Please refer to the ‘Connections’ section below for description of the
majority of connections.
Exterior
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Front view
Rear view
1. Standby Indicator
2. POWER/STANDBY Button
3. Display
4. STOP Button
5. PLAY Button
6. OPEN/CLOSE Button
7. USB Jack (on side
of unit, under compartment)
1. LAN
2. USB 2.0
3. HDMI Jack
4. Video Output (CVBS) Jack
5. S-Video Output Jack
6. Component Video
(Y, PB, PR) Output Jacks
7. COAXIAL Output Jack
8. OPTICAL Output Jack
9. Stereo Audio Left/Right Output Jacks
10. 7.1 Channel Audio Output Jacks
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1) Command indicator (i.e. indicator of remote control response to button pressing)
2) EJECT, MUTE, POWER – opening/closing of disk tray, sound on/off and standby
mode on/off, respectively
3) A(Red) - INFO, B(Green) - ZOOM, C(Yelow) - MODE, D(Blue) - SETUP – control
menu buttons for setting of internal functions, as well as some playback modes.
4) 0 - 9 – numeric buttons. Allow controlling of player in playback mode, as well as text
entry.
5) INFO, ZOOM, MODE, SETUP – control menu buttons, allow setting of internal
functions, as well as some playback modes.
6) Vol+ / Vol- – volume adjusting
7) Page Up / Page Down – for scrolling up and down to
see and change settings.
8) SUBTITLE, AUDIO, RETURN, POP UP/MENU,
ENTER and control menu buttons UP, DOWN,
RIGHT, LEFT – to control main player modes and
cursor motions through file browser.
9) PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, REW, FWD, PREV, NEXT,
SLOW REW, SLOW FWD – media file playback control
buttons.
10) TOP MENU/URL, ANGLE/ROTATE, SEARCH
– control menu buttons, allow setting of internal
functions, as well as some playback modes.
*Some buttons may have several functions, depending on
mode. For more details, please refer to Text entry with Remote
control, System adjustments and Playback sections.
Note:
● Use alkaline AA 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 inside a desk with tinted glass,
the manufacturer may not guarantee an undisturbed
functioning of RC.
● If RC functions only at short distances or stopped
functioning, make sure to replace batteries to new
ones.
Remote Control (RC)
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Text entry with RC
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: Entry of characters to a position pointed
by the cursor.
First pressing: entry of first character from a set of characters con-
nected with the remote control. Each subsequent pressing: you may
change the entered character to the sequent one from the list.
●0: entering of space character.
●1: entering of special characters (punctuation marks, etc.).
●during character selection mode connected with button 1: Right/
Left/Up/Down: select required character.
ENTER – validate selection, exit selection mode.
SUBTITLE (...) – enter full stop mark or other special characters.
Functions like button 1 in character entering mode.
CLEAR (<-) – delete a character to the left of cursor mark.
SELECT (cap|num)– select another input mode. Supported input
modes (display indication):
abc: enter small Roman characters.
ABC: enter capital Roman characters.
123: enter digits.
RETURN – change direction, exit text entry mode.
Left/Right – move cursor by one point left/right.
Up/Down – move cursor to top/end of a text line.
●If the cursor is already in top/end line position: select an element of user interface under/over
current text entry area (only for dialogs with several elements of user interface; text changes
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MENU – show contextual menu with a list of available additional commands. Through con-
textual menu you can copy the edited text line to clipboard and paste the text line from the
clipboard (into cursor position)
STANDBY Mode
Pressing of POWER button switches over the player to
STANDBY mode.
To activate the player from standby mode, press POWER
button once again. It allows immediate switching on of the
player (within several seconds). When switching on after
standby mode, as well as at getting started for the first time,
you will get to the Main root folder of file browser.
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Connections
This section describes different connection possibilities of media player
to AV equipment.
Depending on model and design of TV or projection set, after connecting in one of the ways
described below and plugging the power supply, the player initialization may take up to 10
sec. If after this time there is no picture (DUNE logo) on screen, it shall mean that there are
connection errors. Please check Troubleshooting section in such a case.
If after the initial screen (DUNE logo) disappears there is no other picture on screen in 10 sec.
and more, this problem is usually caused by the currenly preset incorrect video mode on the
player. Please address the “Quick setting of video output” section below in such a case.
Connection to a TV set with HDMI/DVI output:
Since Dune BD Prime is designed first of all for playback of high definition (HD)
video (up to 1080p), the best way of signal transmission from player to a TV set or
projector is the HDMI interface. In this case, video and audio streams are transmitted
in digital form, without losses, allowing enjoying excellent picture and sound. It is
recommended to connect the player to any compatible equipment using original
DUNE HDMI cable (option).
If your TV set has no HDMI socket, but it is equipped with DVI one, you can use an original
DUNE HDMI-DVI adapter (to be connected to HDMI-HDMI cable) or Dune HDMI-DVI
cable (no adapter needed). In this case, transmission of audio stream is only available
separately, from an analog audio or digital optical output.
1) Make sure that the player and the TV set are switched off. Do not switch on until the end
of connection procedure.
2) Connect the HDMI output of the player with appropriate HDMI/DVI input of the TV set
using a HDMI-HDMI cable for HDMI input of your TV set, or HDMI-DVI cable or HDMI-
HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter, for DVI input of your TV set.
3) Using RC of TV or projector (depending on what you use), select required input and display
mode. For more instructions please refer to the manual of your displaying equipment.
4) Wait until you see a picture on screen of your TV (or projection) set received from the player.
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Connection to a TV set with component video signal
input (Component Video, Y, Cb, Cr)
For this connection you should use a 3RCA-3RCA video cable and (optionally) a
2RCA-2RCA audio cable for sound transmission to your TV set. Please note that
video cable shall have an impedance of 75 Ohm, i.e. specially fitted for transmission
of analog video signal.
1) Make sure that the player and TV set are switched off. Do not switch on until the end of
connection procedure.
2) Connect the component video output of media player with relevant TV input using a
3RCA-3RCA cable.
3) Optionally connect audio output AUDIO L R of the player with relevant input of TV set
using a 2RCA-2 RCA cable (note: you can use optical cable to transmit digital audio to
your A/V receiver; this way better audio quality result may be expected).
4) Using RC of TV or projector (depending on what you use), select required input and
display mode. For more instructions please refer to the manual of your displaying
equipment.
Connection to a TV set with composite video or S-Video signal
Since both these kinds of connection do not allow a high-quality picture, we
recommend to use them only in case that your TV or projection set does not have
modern video interfaces, such as HDMI or Component Y, Cb, Cr.
1) Make sure that the player and TV set are switched off. Do not switch on until the end of
connection procedure.
2) Connect the media player with relevant TV input using a RCA-RCA or S-Video cable,
depending on equipment.
3) Optionally connect audio output AUDIO L R of the player with relevant input of TV set using
a 2RCA-2 RCA cable (note: you can use optical cable to transmit digital audio to your A/V
receiver; this way better audio quality result may be expected).
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Transmission of digital audio signal to an AV receiver with
HDMI input
This media player is equipped with an up-to-date HDMI v 1.3 interface allowing
transmission of digital video and audio streams using a single cable. If your AV re-
ceiver has a HDMI v1.3 input and decoders of up-to-date audio formats, you may
enjoy a HD multi-channel sound in full. For this connection it is suggested to use an
original DUNE HDMI-HDMI cable (not included, can be ordered separately).
1) Make sure that the player and the AV receiver are switched off. Do not switch on until the
end of connection procedure.
2) Connect HDMI output of the media player with relevant HDMI input of your AV receiver
using a HDMI-HDMI cable.
3) Using RC of the AV receiver select relevant
mode (ref. to your AV receiver manual).
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We recommend you to turn down the volume of your audio equipment before con-
nection, in order to avoid lesion of your hearing ability and eliminate risk of damage
of your audio systems.
4) Using RC of TV or projector (depending on what you use), select required input and dis-
play mode. For more instructions please refer to the manual of your displaying equip-
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Transmission of digital audio signal to an AV receiver using an
optical cable
An optical Toslink–Toslink audio cable shall be used (not included).
1) Connect digital audio output of the player with digital audio input of the AV receiver
2) Select relevant input and sound mode on the AV receiver.
●We recommend you to turn down the volume of your audio equipment before connec-
tion, in order to avoid lesion of your hearing ability and eliminate risk of damage of your
audio systems.
Transmission of analog audio signal to an external stereo
amplifier (or TV set)
An analog 2RCA-2RCA cable shall be used (not included).
1) Connect audio output AUDIO L R of your player with audio input of your stereo amplifier
2) Select relevant input using INPUT SELECTOR switch.
●We recommend you to turn down the volume of your audio equipment before connec-
tion, in order to avoid lesion of your hearing ability and eliminate risk of damage of your
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Transmission of analog 7.1 audio signal to an external
amplifier (reciever)
An analog 2RCA-2RCA cable shall be used (not included). It is better to use four
identikal pairs.
●We recommend you to turn down the volume of your audio equipment before con-
nection, in order to avoid lesion of your hearing ability and eliminate risk of damage of
your audio systems..
●You may send an analog audio signal from your player to the TV set, if you use DVI,
Component Video, S-Video or CVBS for video signal transmission and don’t use AV re-
ceived for digital audio decoding. In case of connection using HDMI, video and audio
signals will be transmitted using a single HDMI cable, that’s why there is no need of ad-
ditional analog audio connections in this case.
●We recommend you to turn down the volume of your audio equipment before connec-
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Connection to LAN and Internet
A standard Cat5 or Cat6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors should be used (not
included).
Connection of external USB drives
Your media player is equipped with a socket for connection of external data stor-
age devices with USB interface. There are two standard A-type USB ports for this
purpose.
1) Connect a USB cable of external device to your media player.
2) Wait until popup of an icon in Main root folder showing start of initialization of equip-
ment connected to your player.
●Playback and other operations with USB drives are described in the section below. Ref.
Playback section.
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System setup
This chapter describes a list of settings of different functions of your media
player
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Setup menu
●Access to the setup menu only in file browser mode
WARNING During playback of media files and DVDs any access to the setup
menu is disabled. In order to enter the menu you need to stop playback first
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To enter the setup menu press SETUP on your RC or use Setup folder of the main
menu of the player.
●To exit the setup menu, press SETUP once again or
RETURN button.
●To browse the setup menu use RC buttons Up, Down, RETURN/Left, ENTER/Right.
Quick setting of video output
MODE button on the RC allows quick setting of video output without use of
setup menu. This type of video output configuration may be required in case
that after connection of your player to a TV or projector, you see no picture on
screen (and no setup menu displayed accordingly).
After pressing MODEbutton you will enter quick setting mode of video output.
Pressing one of the digit buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 right after that on your RC, you
may switch to one of the following settings of video output respectively:
1 ) Composite/S-Video/Component, PAL
2 ) Composite/S-Video/Component, NTSC
3 ) HDMI, 480i 60Hz
4 ) HDMI, 720p 60Hz
5 ) HDMI, 1080i 60Hz
To exit quick setting mode of video output after successful settings, press
ENTER on your RC.
●After pressing the MODE and a digit buttons please wait for up to 15 sec.
before the new video mode is settled.
●The pointed five video settings are only to ensure that you can quickly set up
some usable video mode for any type of video connection you are using,
regardless the previous settings of your player.
After getting picture on screen with one of these modes, please go into Setup
menu and choose the most appropriate video output and resolution.
●During any video playback the MODE button is deactivated. To change
parameters of video output, stop playing back by pressing STOP button.
●In case of any problems, to make sure that the playback is stopped and you
are in file browser mode, switch off and then switch on the player and wait
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Menu: Settings
General. In this menu section you may adjust general interface language and time of screensaver
activation.
Video. In this section you will find settings of video output type (digital HDMI or analog) and
adjusting of video resolution on selected output.
• Resolution value adjusted will be used by default for any file played with the media
player.
• Read carefully your TV or projection set instructions. Some video modes may not be
supported by your equipment.
• In case of using of HDMI connection, depending on HDMI support in your TV/projection
set, intermediate HDMI equipment (if any) and the player, some video modes may not
be available or may function improperly. In this case, use other video modes or other
connection type.
• To have the best picture quality it is advisable to use an HDMI connection. Ref.
Connection to a TV set with HDMI input.