Product Training Manual

PRODUCT TRAINING MANUAL

PRODUCT OVERVIEW APPLICATIONS & USE CASES TECH SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT MATRIX CONTENTS

01. 02. 03. 04. 05. THE BEGINNING: THE CONSUMER THE DEEP SPACE TECH: DUNE HD INTRODUCTION DUNIVERSE: PROFESSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT CONSUMER DUNIVERSE: AND ADVANCED MATRIX APPLICATIONS AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION CASE STUDIES APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES

Enter New Worlds Everywhere Entertainment: Ever-Expanding Work Mobile Control Product Matrix...... p.41 With Dune HD High An Out Of This World Applications...... p.23 Options...... p.28 Definition Media Experience! ...... p.09 Players ...... p.04 The Sign of the Times: Advanced Help A Personal Matrix: Digital Signage...... p.24 and Information...... p.29 What Is a Dune HD + Control4 .... p.10 06. Media Player? ...... p.05 Endless Possibilities: Helpful Tips ...... p.30 Dune HD + Control4 Medical, Automotive, CONCLUSION Dune HD Diagram...... p.11 Design...... p.25 Advantages ...... p.06 Creating the Home Dune-Enabled Private Take a Trip Inside Entertainment Networks: OTT and IPTV a Dune HD Media Galaxy ...... p.12 Applications...... p.26 Player ...... p.07 Deep Integration with Control4 Using the Contact Info...... p.46 Dune HD Certified Driver ...... p.13

Control4 Installation Instructions...... p.14

Putting Family at the Center of a Duniverse ...... p.17

Family Entertainment + Organization ...... p.18

Creating a Magical User Interface: Integrating My Movies ...... p.19

Mission Control: Dune HD Applications ...... p.20

Virtual Watchdog For Extra Security ...... p.21 01. THE BEGINNING: INTRODUCTION

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 3. ENTER NEW WORLDS WITH DUNE HD HIGH DEFINITION MEDIA PLAYERS

WELCOME TO THE DUNE HD UNIVERSE – A DUNE-IVERSE OF HIGH QUALITY HOME ENTERTAINMENT! DUNE HD OFFERS A FULL LINE OF HIGH DEFINITION MEDIA PLAYERS DELIVERING THE FLEXIBILITY, FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE NECESSARY TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE MEDIA MANAGEMENT, CONTROL AND PLAYBACK SYSTEM FOR TODAY’S DEMANDING HOME ENTERTAINMENT CONSUMER.

From whole-home networked and video container whether it’s multimedia playback systems to delivered via the Internet or from room-by-room local storage a locally attached USB- or LAN- connected Blu-ray Disc and DVD connected hard drive. players, wherever the customer demands access to their media, In the pages ahead you’ll learn not Dune HD connects them. only about Dune HD media players and how to design them into your The performance of Dune HD systems, but you also will gain some devices is so robust and reliable great ideas about how to put these that professionals turn to our powerful players to work in exciting and unexpected ways. powerful media players for digital signage, graphics-intensive high- resolution presentation displays, medical tutorials, point-of-sale retail promotion applications, private IPTV and OTT networks, and more. Dune HD media players are truly universal, in that they can play every common file format, codec,

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 4. WHAT IS A MEDIA PLAYER?

THE MEDIA PLAYER CATEGORY MAY BE A FAMILIAR ONE TO YOU, BUT THERE ARE MANY VARIATIONS, AND SOME PRODUCTS THAT CARRY THE LABEL DO NOT ACTUALLY OFFER FULL MEDIA PLAYER CAPABILITIES. ON THE SURFACE, MANY MEDIA PLAYERS SOUND EXCITING, BUT AS YOU DIG DEEPER, IT BECOMES CLEAR THAT NOT ALL PLAYERS ARE CREATED EQUAL, AND FEW CAN MATCH DUNE HD PLAYER CAPABILITIES, WHICH ALLOW YOU TO: Play a wide range of audio With sophisticated and advanced and video formats, even digital media technology, Dune HD up to 192kHz 24-bit and sets the bar high for what a media 70 Mbps video streams. player should deliver. It should be Support third party nothing less than: applications such as graphically rich movie collection user interfaces. A multi-purpose, multi-featured, multi-format, multimedia consumer Offer virtually unlimited electronics playback device designed storage and back-up options, to support the variety of entertain- connect to any type of ment functions modern consumers network share or locally demand. Media players deliver attached storage device. set-top box digital TV reception, Wireless capabilities built in. 1080p video and 7.1 HD surround Dune HD was the first to offer sound processing, while handling WiFi Access Point built right more than 10 different audio codecs into our players, which allows up to the current audiophile stand- you to connect your Apple, ard of 192 kHz / 24bit resolution. Android and other smart- As such, Dune HD media players phones and tablets directly deliver the most complete whole- to Dune HD media players. home connected entertainment networking experience.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 5. DUNE HD ADVANTAGES

WHILE DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SOPHISTICATION AND SEEMINGLY ENDLESS CAPABILITIES, THERE ARE MANY ONE-DIMENSIONAL PLAYERS ON THE MARKET GROUPED INTO THE SAME CATEGORY WITH DUNE HD. DON’T BE MISTAKEN!

LOW COST PLAYERS WHICH ONLY DO ONE OR TWO THINGS CANNOT COMPETE WITH DUNE HD DEVICES IN THE SHEER NUMBER OF FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.

Dune HD products stand apart from If your player doesn’t do all of other media players in the following these – and without limitation – important ways: you’re not using a full-featured 1) Playback of Blu-ray and DVD universal media player. Experience disc images (ISO) from any the power of Dune HD! media source. 2) Support for nearly every digital audio and video format including IPTV, VOD and OTT services. 3) IP control interface for access from apps and third party control systems such as Control4. 4) Built-in FTP and SMB servers for easy and fast file transfer from computers or network attached storage devices.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 6. TAKE A TRIP INSIDE A DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYER

A QUICK LOOK AT THE SPECIFICATIONS AND IT BECOMES CLEAR THAT DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS HAVE A TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANTAGE, MAKING THEM DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR, FEATURE- FOR-FEATURE, THE BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET TODAY.

Dune HD media players offer: Powerful and modern media DUNE HD MAX State of the art whole-home processors for the ultimate entertainment playback via 1080p picture quality. The the Internet, Digital TV, Blu-ray current generation is built and DVD Discs or networked on Sigma Designs. personal file collections. Seamless integration with Highest quality audio and video the most popular custom- playback of movies and music installed home automation stored on personal computers, systems from industry leaders to complete CD, DVD and such as Control4. Contact us Blu-ray disc collections. for more information on other companies and technologies Dune HD media players supported. DUNE HD SMART H1 support all advanced audio codecs and will pass along the Easy customization via an bit-stream from whatever au- awesome array of third-party dio source it encounters, even applications, from movie to audio collection management Link to advanced audio information: 192kHz / 24-bit streams. and beyond. http://dune-hd.com/online_manual/#transmission-of- This is particularly useful analog-7-1-audio-to-external-amplifier-receiver for those customers with high Home security integration via quality home theaters, as Dune home automation systems with HD leaves the decoding of dynamic expansion of features. the information up to the Highly configurable to meet home theater receiver or every customer’s needs. preamplifier.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 7. 02. THE CONSUMER DUNIVERSE: DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS ARE THE OPTIMUM CHOICE FOR CEDIA A/V INSTALLERS BECAUSE THE DEVICES ARE RELIABLE CONSUMER APPLICATIONS AND POWERFUL, PARTICULARLY WHEN PAIRED WITH CONTROL4 AND CASE STUDIES SYSTEMS AND HOME AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES. Following is a look at Dune HD media players in diverse Control4 home network environments — from consumer applications to professional — including links to step-by-step set-up tips for installers.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 8. EVERYWHERE ENTERTAINMENT – AN OUT OF THIS WORLD EXPERIENCE!

THE MODERN CONTROL4 FAMILY WANTS TO ENJOY THEIR HOME ENTERTAINMENT ALL AROUND THE HOUSE, FROM THE LIVING ROOM AND DEN TO KIDS ROOMS AND BEDROOMS, EVEN EXTENDING OUTDOORS TO THE PATIO AND HOT TUB. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT TRUE CONNECTED ENTERTAINMENT EVERYWHERE!

Imagine a fully networked home entertainment system at a fraction capable of delivering movies, music, of the cost of other pre-packaged and personal videos to anyone or media server systems on the any room in the home at any time. market. Control4 integration brings movie cover art, photos, artist or Dune HD devices stand apart in cast member information, awards quality and capabilities all on their and other details to any media own, but when paired with robust player offering wireless tablet or home automation and media distri- touch panel control of the system bution systems, such as those from throughout the home. With this Control4, the combination creates powerful pairing, favorite entertain- a state-of-the-art networked home ment follows you anywhere, anytime in your own home.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 9. A PERSONAL MATRIX: DUNE HD + CONTROL4

THE CONTROL4 SOFTWARE (COMPOSER), RUNNING IN TANDEM WITH DUNE HD’S CERTIFIED DRIVER, IS SO SMART, IT KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE IN THE HOME AND WILL STREAM MUSIC AND VIDEO TO YOU WITHOUT ADJUSTING ANY SPECIAL SETTINGS.

Dune HD media players are the ideal products for custom installers due to their incredible power and flexibility.

Set up a network with Dune HD as the centralized hub:

With one player Dune HD Max: http://dune-hd.com/hd_play- ers/current/135-dune-hd-max.html Serving many rooms Or place a Dune HD player at every TV for DVD and Blu-ray playback capabilities in each room while enjoying fully networked entertainment. Dune HD Smart B1: http://dune-hd.com/ hd_players/current/134-dune-hd-smart-b1.html

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 10. DUNE HD - CONTROL4 MULTI-ZONE MEDIA MANAGEMENT & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Example 5 Zone Dune HD Player System Architecture

TV OSD iOS & Android Touch Panel Dune HD Max Theater

Control4 Controller Dune HD Duo Game Room

Router Dune HD Switch Smart Family Room B1

Dune HD NAS Hard Drive Master Smart Bedroom H1 Dune HD DVD, Blu-ray & Network Files & Network Files Dune HD DVD, Blu-ray Media Management & Distribution System Dune HD MY MOVIES Smart Kids Play Collection PC Room Management D1 Application

USB Drive “E” USB Drive “Z”

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 11. CREATING THE HOME ENTERTAINMENT GALAXY

CONTROL4 ENABLES CONSUMERS TO WATCH MULTIPLE MOVIES It is remarkably easy to connect AT ONCE VIA THEIR DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS, CREATING EVERY- a Dune HD media player to your WHERE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. ANYWHERE THE content sources. Just connect CUSTOMER GOES, SO GOES THEIR MEDIA! DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS Dune HD to a Control4 system and the media player provides the CONTAIN AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF TECHNOLOGY WHICH ENABLE necessary log-ins and credentials THEM TO BE USED IN A MULTITUDE OF EXCITING SCENARIOS. for accessing files on the network.

Some sophisticated enthusiasts want the fastest data access and easiest Control4 makes authentication set up and management of their networks rather than using a specialized easy, including creation of an computer for a server to distribute files to various media players. Dune HD intuitive library interface on all touch screens or TVs connected has built-in capabilities to support this specialized need, commonly knows to a Control4 controller. Accord- as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system. ingly, the certified Dune HD driver is set up to recognize Control4’s With Dune HD and Control4, installers can deliver a powerful and interfaces and will respond to its decentralized network that speedily delivers content from multiple requests immediately. resources all over the home, be it multiple networked computers, NAS devices or hard drives directly attached to Dune HD media players.

Following are links to help you get started with connecting your content drives to a Dune HD media player: SET-UP: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/online_manual/system_setup USING USB: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/online_manual/using_storage_devices USING eSATA: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/online_manual/using_storage_devices

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 12. DEEP INTEGRATION WITH CONTROL4 USING THE DUNE HD CERTIFIED DRIVER

CONTROL4 DEALERS HAVE ENTHUSIASTICALLY EMBRACED THE DUNE HD MAX, DUO AND SMART SERIES IN THEIR CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROJECTS. THE CONTROL4 CERTIFICATION BRINGS ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES TO THE DUNE HD LINE OVER COMPETING MEDIA PLAYERS.

The Dune HD Control4 Certified Driver features support for the full Dune HD IP control protocol API, and exposes popularly requested advanced features.

Download Control4 Certified driver: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/applications_and_drivers/control_4_integration

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 13. CONTROL4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

THE CERTIFIED DUNE HD IP 1. THE FIRST STEP is to ensure 3. NEXT, enter the Dune HD DRIVER FOR CONTROL4 COM- that you are utilizing one of media player’s IP address in the supported Dune HD media the IP connection field under MUNICATES WITH CONTROL4 VIA players set forth above and Composer’s Connections view. IP PROTOCOL OVER THE DUNE that the firmware is version If you are using a hard disk 110127_2105 or later. The inside the player for movie NETWORK CABLE. firmware naming convention storage or otherwise, also en- used by Dune HD is two digits ter the same IP address in the The driver was built by diamond de- representing the year, two last box on the properties tab sign, LLC for Dune HD and received digits representing the month, where indicated. and two digits representing official Control4 Certified status on 4. NEXT, make the audio and the day, followed by other in- January 30, 2012. The Control4 video connections in Control4 dicators. The firmware on the driver will control the following Dune Composer software. player at issue must be cre- HD models integrated into a Con- ated on or after January 27, trol4 system: HD Max, HD Duo, HD 2011, i.e., 110127. Smart B1, HD Smart D1, and HD 2. NEXT, set a static or reserved Smart H1. IP address for the Dune HD media player by navigating to the Dune Home screen, then Setup, then Network. Change the Mode to Manual and enter the appropriate TCP/IP settings for the player. In the alternative, you may set the player to a static IP address at the router. Link to network setting information: http:// dune-hd.com/eng/support/on- line_manual/accessing_network_ drives_from_player.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 14. CONTROL4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (CONTINUED)

5. FINALLY, change any defaults the Black Screen state when for instance (in Composer on the color and other buttons the Off command is received. regardless of where it is physi- as desired. Brief descriptions cally located), it will not return c. REPEAT SPEED - The default is of those options are set forth the Family Room to Navigator adequate in almost all instanc- below: control. es and normally should not a. POWER ON DELAY - The de- be changed unless otherwise e. COLOR BUTTONS - Com- fault is adequate in almost all advised by tech support. mands, including certain instances and normally should Dune IR remote commands d. STOP EVENT - When the not be changed unless other- not located on the Control4 media player receives the wise advised by tech support. remote such as Slow Motion, Stop command, the user will may be assigned to any of the b. ALWAYS ON - This feature will either be returned to the Dune color buttons. The Open_Close prohibit the player from receiv- home screen, see a plain black commands will only function ing the Room Off command. screen, receive the equiva- on the Dune HD Max and Dune If using an internal hard drive lent of a basic Dune “Stop” HD Smart B1 as it opens and inside the player for items command, or be returned to closes the optical disc tray. that are being shared via the Navigator if the project is run- The Remove Black command is Dune HD media player’s SMB ning 2.1 or later. Note that to useful if the user is utilizing the share (known as Dune) such return to the Control4 Naviga- Black Screen setup, as there as music, photos, etc., this op- tor via the Stop button, the may be occasions where it is tion may be used to ensure the Dune needs to be located in necessary to view the player’s hard drive remains available the room in Composer regard- on screen display. The Caps_ to the network. Note, it is not less of where it is physically Number command is useful recommended to store an- located, i.e., if the Dune is in when entering user names and nouncements, 4Store informa- the Family Room in Composer passwords for a NAS or simi- tion or other critical items on and you choose this option, lar device with capital letters. this hard drive. If this option is a Stop event or Stop button active, the player will revert to press will return the Family Room to Navigator. However, if the Dune is in the Rack Room,

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 15. CONTROL4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (CONTINUED)

f. WEB BROWSER FUNCTION- OTHER NOTES: 1. Add the Network File Storage ALITY - The Star (*) and Pound Driver and configure it by leav- The Rewind, Fast Forward, and (#) buttons may be assigned ing Username, Password and Slow Motion commands are Web Browser On and Web Workgroup blank and clicking variable and may be increased Browser Off, respectively. the Browse (the 3 periods) or decreased via additional If so chosen, those buttons button to browse to the Dune’s button presses. will activate the internal web internal hard drive. browser engine located on the The web server on the HD 2. Rename the Network File Stor- Dune HD media player. You Dune media player requires age driver something like Dune must utilize the Web Browser the player to be in its Standby Media. Off assignment if you use the mode for it to accept IP com- Web Browser On assignment. mands. Accordingly, the player 3. In the Media tab in Composer, The optional HD Dune QW- must first be turned on manu- scan the Video portion of that ERTY keyboard and mouse will ally and will thereafter be sent driver (Dune Media in this ex- increase web-browsing func- to Standby when an Off com- ample) and note that you may tionality by providing keyboard mand is received. need to add certain file exten- and mouse support. sions to the searched list if you Because the communication have single file M2TS Blu-rays g. WEB BROWSER COMMANDS: with Director is over Port 80, or certain other formats such which is not constantly open, • Enter web browser mode: as MKV. the player may show as Offline Optional Star Button at times under the Network 4. Click the Search tab to obtain • Exit web browser mode: Tools section of Composer cover art and file info for any Optional Pound Button but may still be Online, yet not files that Composer did not sending or receiving com- recognize. • Refresh page: Repeat mands at that time. 5. Refresh Navigators. Note that • The remaining buttons, multi-file M2TS files cannot be Enter, Rew, and FF work utilized. Accordingly, it is rec- as you would expect on the To use the internal hard drive ommended to use .ISO format Control4 remote. (inside the Dune media player) to store media, use the following for Blu-rays or ensure that all steps: Blu-rays contain a single M2TS file only. DVDs may be folder (.TS) or .ISO.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 16. PUTTING FAMILY AT THE CENTER OF THE DUNIVERSE

DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS CAN PRESENT THE ULTIMATE SLIDE SHOW OF PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM YOUR LATEST VACATION, BIRTHDAY PARTY OR EVERYDAY FAMILY FUN, SO MEMORIES REMAIN AT THE CENTER OF YOUR WORLD.

Dune HD media players are one of the few on the market that work with Control4 seamlessly for presenting photo slide shows. Users can create a “favorites list” of photos stored on the network for instant family memories at the push of a button.

Link to Dune HD photo-viewer instructions: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/online_manual/playback

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 17. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT + ORGANIZATION

NOT ONLY CAN A DUNE HD / One Dune HD family sends up to Control4 is the conductor in this CONTROL4–CONNECTED four different movies to four differ- case, providing seamless switching ent Dune HD media player-equipped to any device or room in the home, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TV zones simultaneously throughout with Dune HD tightly integrated to ENTERTAIN THE FAMILY, IT CAN the house. When it’s time for bed, support the system and deliver the HELP PARENTS MANAGE THE custom videos are programmed to content. HOUSEHOLD AS WELL. BUSIER come on at the same time every THAN EVER, TODAY’S FAMILIES evening – even if the TV is not on – to remind the kids to brush their WORK HARD TO MANAGE LIFE, The Dune HD certified Control4 teeth and get ready for bed. Not a HOME, WORK AND SCHOOL — Driver may be downloaded here: replacement for love and care from http://dune-hd.com/control4.html SO HARD, THAT ANY SUPPORT Mom and Dad, but on those occa- IS WELCOME. sions where getting around to every room and every child at the same time is difficult, this home network helps support important family rou- tines, while infusing a little fun into the process.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 18. CREATING A MAGICAL USER INTERFACE: INTEGRATING MY MOVIES

MY MOVIES IS A WINDOWS- Dune HD media players do not “rip” BASED PC SOFTWARE files, but with media management applications such as My Movies, PROGRAM. MOVIE AND VIDEO a highly engaging entertainment CONTENT MAY BE STORED experience can be created for ON THE INTERNAL HARD DISC, users with libraries of content EXTERNAL USB DRIVE, on hard discs. NETWORK SHARE ON A PC Note: My Movies is a company not affiliated OR MAC, NAS DRIVE, OR ANY with Dune HD that makes a comprehensive graphical movie indexing system usable with COMBINATION. many media players.

For more information on My Movies and how it can be used with Dune HD media players, please visit: http://www.mymovies.dk/how-to/written-documentation.aspx?Page=My%20Mov- ies%20for%20HDI%20Dune

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 19. MOVIE AND MUSIC LIBRARY APPLICATIONS

DUNE HD OFFERS ROBUST Musicnizer does a lot of hard work Movienizer APIs THAT ALLOW FOR A WIDE on a customer’s computer and (http://www.movienizer.com)

RANGE OF POWERFUL THIRD- then, when ready, works with Dune HD media players in the network Musicnizer PARTY APPLICATIONS TO BE to access and deliver that music (http://www.musicnizer.com) WRITTEN. anywhere in the house. For step-by- Movie and TV series collection management Available for Windows based PC, no tablet step instructions on using Dune HD support For example, Musicnizer (http:// players with Musicnizer, visit their www.musicnizer.com/music-organizer. website: http://www.musicnizer.com/ All My Movies (http://www.bolidesoft. htm) is a program that catalogs mu- help/illustrated-music-catalog-for-hdi- com/allmymovies.html) sic for simplified sorting and brows- dune.htm Movie and TV series collection management Available for Windows based PC, no tablet ing by category. Additionally, Mu- support sicnizer can sync the catalog with relevant reviews and information Movie and Music Dune Flash Interface (http://www. Library Applications: it pulls from the Internet, including mpcclub.com/forum/showthread. album art, credits, liner notes, etc. My Movies (http://www.mymovies.dk) php?t=27171) Movie and TV series collection management A much richer and interactive expe- Available for Windows based PC, no tablet rience than just managing raw files My Music (http://www.mymusic.dk) support in folders, Musicnizer also enables Movie, TV and music collection management Available for Windows based PC and Mac http://www.mpcclub.com/ a decentralized network using files (OSX), supports iPad, iPhone and Android yaDIS ( forum/forumdisplay.php?f=151) stored on a computer, external hard based tablets Movie and TV series collection management drive, NAS, USB drive, etc. Available for Windows based PC, no tablet Zappiti (http://zappiti.com) support Movie and TV series collection management Available for Windows based PC, supports iPad and iPhone Dune Explorer 2 (http://www. mpcclub.com/forum/showthread. php?t=23178) DuneX (http://www.dunexapp.com) Movie and TV series collection management Movie and TV series collection management Available for Windows based PC, no tablet Available for Mac (OSX), no tablet support support

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 20. VIRTUAL WATCHDOG FOR EXTRA SECURITY

MEDIA PLAYERS FROM DUNE HD OFFER RICH FEATURES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CREATIVE AND CONSCIENTIOUS HOMEOWNERS. WITH A SIMPLE RECORDING PROGRAM COMMONLY FOUND ON A PC OR EVEN AN IPHONE, USERS CAN CREATE STIRRING AUDIO MESSAGES (VOICE COMMANDS, DOG BARKS, ETC.) FOR PLAYBACK ACROSS ALL DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS NETWORKED THROUGHOUT THE HOME.

Using your Dune-enabled home systems from Honeywell, GE and Elk theater system to play recorded with no additional software neces- audio can be a great supplement to sary. The Dune HD driver coordi- traditional alarm systems, delivering nates the interplay between the an even stronger warning to poten- different systems on the network tial intruders when triggered by an to signal the police while simultane- unauthorized entry. The system ously alerting the intruder that they can tie directly into home security need to exit immediately.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 21. 03. THE PROFESSIONAL DUNIVERSE: PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 22. EVER-EXPANDING WORK APPLICATIONS

DUNE HD IS THE IDEAL CHOICE IN PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING VIDEO OR NETWORKED PRESENTATIONS. DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS CAN STORE THOUSANDS OF PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND INFORMATION REQUIRING HIGH QUALITY VISUAL PRESENTATION IN LOBBIES, RETAIL OUTLETS, MEDICAL OFFICES AND CLINICS, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL FACILITIES.

Many commercial entities have a Dune HD-equipped Control4 system programmed to turn on automatically at the start of the business day. Professional environments can present an automated cycle of video playback featuring end-user testimonials and business success stories.

To learn more about how to do this for your customers, follow the step-by-step instructions on the Dune HD website: http://dune-hd.com/eng/digital_signage/introduction

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 23. THE SIGN OF THE TIMES: DIGITAL SIGNAGE

In the Dune HD network here ONCE RESERVED FOR THE Companies are moving away from is how they function: LARGEST, MOST SUCCESSFUL overly complex and expensive digital signage solutions in place Users configure Present- CORPORATIONS, DIGITAL of private networks for streaming ers easily based on how they SIGNAGE IS A FAST-EMERGING desire video to be displayed localized video, photo and music MARKETING OPPORTUNITY – streamed continuously in content from their own servers. a loop, played synchronously, FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM- The concept of replacing traditional repeated, time-based, etc. SIZED BUSINESSES AND IS AN digital signage systems with private Enable the “Digital Signage” networks, such as IPTV or closed OUTSTANDING APPLICATION mode of the Dune HD device networks, allows for far greater flex- to support the configuration FOR DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS. ibility, simplicity and cost savings. settings. Each Presenter plays video Dune HD redefines the notion – With capacity to store massive files from its local storage bay, and cost! – of creating multimedia amounts of content in a central either a built-in hard disc drive displays and dynamically updated repository in the cloud, Dune HD or a connected USB storage digital signs for a variety of busi- media devices offer custom play- device. nesses. Professional spaces can back, scheduling and streaming Users can control the Dune use readily available and affordable with professional effects to HD media players remotely components for everything from create the modern day digital from a PC connected to the interactive advertising to lifestyle- signage environment. same LAN by using the Control driven presentations and custom Center application, where they can transfer video files, edit programming in office buildings and A common installation of a Dune configuration, restart Present- other public installations. HD network consists of a number ers, etc. of video playback devices, or High quality graphics and video “Presenters,” each connected to a displays deliver corporate and display or a series of displays via promotional messages across HDMI splitters or matrix switches, one or many networked or to a Local Area Network (LAN). displays in a broad area.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 24. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES: MEDICAL, AUTOMOTIVE, DESIGN AND MORE

FROM MEDICAL OFFICES, Dune HD’s ability to work with The advantage of using a Dune the widest array of video formats FASHION OUTLETS, DESIGN HD media player is the ability to means that even international easily add or change video files as FIRMS, RESTAURANTS TO ANY designers can service small retail necessary, without waiting for BUSINESS WHERE VISUALS outlets with compelling promotional DVDs to be professionally produced AND IMAGE NEED TO BE videos. or loaded into the player. Dune PRESENTED IN A GRAND 1. Consider a plastic surgeon devices can store thousands of MANNER, DUNE HD PLAYERS with pre-loaded case studies videos and programs on the for prospective patients to system to play when needed. Small ENABLE SIZZLING ON-SCREEN view in the waiting room area. businesses can create compelling PRESENTATIONS. 2. Innovative automotive dealers multi-screen presentations through- and repair centers can create out their spaces armed only with Store owners can easily load presentations and slide shows a Dune HD media player and to play while customers wait promotional videos showcasing inexpensive LCD flat screen TVs. for car repairs. their products, while consultants Dune HD puts a professional can offer video presentations of 3. Architecture and design firms quality media player network and can showcase their work to their services and results. sophisticated video presentation customers in a continuous in reach of every business. stream of designs and completed work.

Detailed instructions for using Dune HD devices in digital signage applications may be found here: http://dune-hd.com/firmware/hdnetwork/Dune_HD_Network_User_Guide.pdf

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 25. DUNE-ENABLED PRIVATE NETWORKS: OTT AND IPTV APPLICATIONS

DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS For Content Operators Dune HD Please note that we are updating is an ideal partner as we offer and extending our API information all ENABLE THE ULTIMATE the time, so please contact an extensive set of APIs for user “NARROWCASTING” NETWORK, [email protected] before interface (UI) integration at the proceeding with your evaluation to AND ARE ABLE TO SERVE native graphics, Webkit / HTML ensure you have the latest information. EVERYTHING FROM A SMALL and HTML5 levels. For those Also, all API information above applies to every model in the TV series, but not looking to develop their own IN-OFFICE NETWORK OF A necessarily all models in the Dune HD line. FEW DISPLAYS, TO COMPLEX custom interfaces, extensive information is available at the ARRAYS OF HUNDREDS OR API information links below. EVEN THOUSANDS OF TVS LOCATED IN MULTIPLE BUILDINGS. API information: http://files.dune-hd.com/partners/sdk/dune_devel_info.txt Dune HD offers options for http://files.dune-hd.com/partners/sdk/sdk.txt scrolling text and graphic logos http://files.dune-hd.com/partners/sdk/kernel_sdk/dune_kernel_sdk.2011_10_19.zip over video, which is typically http://dune-hd.com/firmware/misc/media_url.txt required in public places, as well as automated demonstrations of a wide range of high definition video materials (up to 1080p, H.264) on monitors, television sets, and other display networks.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 26. 04. DEEP SPACE TECH: SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVANCED TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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REMOTE CONTROL APPLICATIONS iOS Control Applications for Dune HD Media Players: ALLOW CONTROL OF DUNE HD Dune HD RC MEDIA PLAYERS FROM IPHONE, Original remote control application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad IPAD, IPOD TOUCH OR ANDROID http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dune-hd-rc/id514907005?mt=8 DEVICES USING THE DUNE HD Dune Remote INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) API Remote control application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad AND MAY BE USED TO REPLACE http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dune-remote/id408868276?mt=8 OR SUPPLEMENT THE ORIGINAL My Dune Remote IR-BASED REMOTE CONTROL. Remote control application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-dune-remote/id413244927?mt=8 Using the Dune HD IP control API, dealers may easily integrate with Android Control Applications for Dune HD Media Players: nearly every control system on the market today. Dune HD RC Original remote control application for Android OS based devices https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dune.remoteControl

Dune HD IP control API Dune Media Controller information is available here: Remote control application with Media Collection visualization for Android OS based devices http://dune-hd.com/firmware/ip_con- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=babachan.android.dunemediacon- troller trol/dune_ip_control_overview.txt Dune Control Remote control application for Android OS based devices https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.org.dunehdfaq.dunecon

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Official specifications and feature list: http://dune-hd.com/eng/products/full_hd_media_players

Extensive documentation on firmware features and enhancements is available on the respective product’s firmware page. Firmware Updates and documentation: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/firmware_zone

Online Owners Manual: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/online_manual/getting_started

Support Forums: http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/technical_support

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Software for Creating Movie Multiregional Playback of Playback of Blu-ray and Collection Indexes with Cover Blu-ray and DVD Video Discs DVD Images (.iso) from Art and Metadata Any Media Source Dune HD media players are the Dune HD players containing most versatile and highest perform- Blu-ray drives are shipped locked Dune HD players offer full ing on the market. To facilitate a to the particular region for which support for playback of Blu-ray great user experience with large they were intended. images (BDMV folders and BD DVD and/or Blu-ray disc libraries, ISO files) from any media source third party software is available. If you require support for a (internal / USB / eSATA HDD, region other than your player PC or NAS drives on local area Following are links to some of the shipped with, please contact network via SMB / NFS network most popular applications beginning [email protected]. protocols). This capability includes with My Movies, the most advanced abilities missing on many other and complete solution we have media players, such as full Blu-ray tested to date. menu support, BD-J, BD-Live, etc. http://www.mymovies.dk/ Similarly, all Dune HD players can http://zappiti.com/index.htm play DVD images (VIDEO_TS http://www.thaidune-hd.com/yadis.pdf folders and DVD ISO files) from http://www.movienizer.com/ any media source, with full DVD http://www.musicnizer.com/ menu support. (NOTE: This feature is included in all models except the “Lite53D” model.)

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Support for Highest Quality and Dune HD players also feature Rich Video File Format Support High Bitrate Video File Formats the widest support for MKV files, Dune HD Players support a wide Dune HD players support all including the following features: range of file formats and A/V popular high quality and high MKV chapters, embedded DTS HD codecs: bitrate video file formats, including Master Audio and Dolby True HD VIDEO FILE FORMATS: MKV, MPEG-TS and MKV file formats audio tracks, embedded multi- MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS, M2TS, VOB, AVI, MOV, MP4, QT, ASF, with modern H.264 and VC1 video channel FLAC audio tracks, embedded OGG/Vorbis audio WMV, Blu-ray-ISO, BDMV, codecs with up to 1080p resolution, DVD-ISO, VIDEO_TS. and bitrates up to 50Mbps. Dune tracks, embedded WMA audio VIDEO CODECS: MPEG2, HD players also support HD-quality tracks, embedded PGS subtitles, embedded subtitles in various MPEG4, XVID, WMV9, VC1, audio tracks in DTS HD Master H.264. Audio or Dolby True HD audio other formats, etc. Dune HD is AUDIO CODECS: AC3 (Dolby codecs. Dune HD players are deeply committed to offering the widest support for every popular Digital), DTS, MPEG, AAC, some of the few offering smooth LPCM, WMA, WMAPro, EAC3 video format on the market today, high bitrate playback from both (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby True or those planned for introduction local and network media sources. HD, DTS HD High Resolution in the future. Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, FLAC, multichannel FLAC, Ogg/Vorbis.

SUBTITLES FORMATS: SRT (external), SUB (MicroDVD) (external), text (in MKV), SSA/ ASS (in MKV, external), Vob- Sub (in MP4/MKV, external SUB/IDX), PGS (in TS/MKV).

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EXTERNAL SUBTITLES Adobe FlashLite Support Multiple language support: SUPPORT: Put the subtitles Dune HD FlashLite is based on http://dune-hd.com/firmware/lan- file near the video file, and use Adobe Flash Lite for the digital guages/ the same filename as the video file name, but with a different home. It is a Flash player extension (e.g. “my_movie.mkv” implementation optimized for For full information on developing and “my_movie.srt”). Various the Dune player software and and implementing Dune FlashLite subtitle encodings are support- hardware platform. Dune FlashLite applications for the Dune Player, ed, including Unicode (UT2F8/ features Flash Player 8 rendering visit: http://dune-hd.com/firmware/ UTF16) and various Windows capabilities and Flash Player 10 flash/flashlite_info.txt CP125x encodings. media support. It can be viewed Note: Additional features and enhance- EXTERNAL AUDIOTRACKS also as Adobe Flash Lite 3.1 ments are available with firmware Version SUPPORT: Handled the same “110511_2007_beta” or newer. For implementation supporting Action- way as external subtitles (e.g. your player simply go to http://dune- put “my_movie.ac3” near ”my_ Script 2.0 for developing Flash hd.com/firmware and select the model movie.mkv”). Supported exter- applications. However there are player you own to download the specific nal audiotrack file formats/ some differences between Flash firmware build for your device. extensions: AC3/EAC3 (.ac3), Lite 3.1 and Adobe Flash Lite for .DTS/DTS-HD-HRA (.dts), FLAC the digital home. For details please (.flac/.fla), Ogg/Vorbis (.ogg). refer to document “Developing Applications for Adobe Flash Lite Firmware updates regularly improve for the Digital Home” which can be compatibility with specifically encod- found at the following link: http:// ed files and add support for new file www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/ formats and codecs. For our latest en/devnet/devices/pdfs/developing_ firmware, visit: apps_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/firm- ware_zone/11

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Support for Highest Quality Dune HD players support CUE- For Blu-ray playback, there is a Music File Formats sheets that allow navigation in special setting (enabled by default Dune HD players support all albums stored in one single file when “bit-stream” audio output popular, high quality audio file (e.g. one huge FLAC file). CUE- mode is enabled) that ensures the formats and support audio sheets also provide gapless maximum possible digital audio playback with up to 7.1 channels playback possibilities. When you quality (it forces passing the audio up to 192kHz / 24-bit resolution launch such a FLAC file, if there track to the A/V receiver as the quality. There is also support for is an associated CUE-sheet original bit-stream, disabling any various popular lossless audio file (it should have the same filename possible decoding/mixing/process- formats that ensure the best as the audio file, but with “.cue” ing by the Blu-ray player engine). possible audio quality, such as extension), the Dune HD player will FLAC, APE (Monkey’s Audio), automatically use the CUE-sheet. WavPack, and Apple Lossless. Dune HD is deeply committed to Additionally, high-quality audio may offering the widest support for be transmitted to the receiver via every popular audio format on the HDMI or S/PDIF. For users market today, or those planned accessing an S/PDIF connection for introduction in the future. and using good-quality cables and hardware, there are advanced settings allowing pass through of a 96/kHz and 192KhZ signal through the S/PDIF connection.

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User Interface Skins Favorites and Shortcuts Customizing the User Interface Dune HD players allow the user To make it more convenient to Dune HD players have a built-in to switch between different user gain access to some folders or files, mechanism that allows the user to interface themes (called “skins”), it is possible to create a shortcut customize the look and behavior and even allow users to develop and at the top level of the main menu, of the user interface using simple install their own customized skin. in “Favorites” menu. To create text files (called “dune_folder.txt” To switch between available skins, such a shortcut, simply select the files). In particular, it is quite easy either press the RC button “B” desired file or folder, and press to organize links to various media on the main menu, or change the the “D” RC button. resources. This feature gives third- “Skin” setting in “Setup / party applications a mechanism to Appearance” menu. It is also possible to add shortcuts implement attractive user interfac- Note: Additional features and enhance- to particular network shares to the es for organizing movies collections ments are available with firmware Version “Sources” menu. For example: to in Dune HD players. Examples of “110511_2007_beta” or newer. create a shortcut called “network such applications include: folder,” press “POP UP MENU” RC http://zappiti.com/ To download the specific firmware button in the “Sources” menu and http://www.movienizer.com/articles/ build for your device, simply go to choose “Create network folder.” To create-a-movie-catalog-for-dune-media- http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/ create a SMB network folder, you players.htm firmware_zone/11 and select the can also choose the share in the http://wiki.mymovies.dk/My%20Mov- model player you own and download SMB network browser, press “POP ies%20and%20HDI%20Dune.ashx for your device. UP MENU” RC button, and choose “Add as network folder” action. For more information on creating custom skins, visit: http://dune-hd. com/eng/support/additional_features/ skins

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IP and IR Remote Control iOS apps: Dune HD players feature an http://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/dune- IP Control interface, allowing remote/id408868276?mt=8 complete control using Internet http://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/my- Protocol from a device located dune-remote/id413244927?mt=8 on the local network. This allows the implementation of advanced Android apps: Remote Control applications for http://tinyurl.com/androiddunerc various devices (e.g. iOS, Android, Control4, advanced remote control For more information on Dune IP Control: systems, etc.) and the integration of Dune HD players into home http://dune-hd.com/firmware/ip_con- automation systems. There are trol/dune_ip_control_overview.txt control applications available for For information on Dune iPhone and other devices including IR Control: Control4. Dune HD has a certified http://dune-hd.com/eng/support/addi- Control4 Driver that may be found tional_features/remote_control in the Composer driver library.

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Internet Radio Services To use the web browser, you first Note: in the current firmware versions the built-in web browser has limited function- Dune HD players are shipped with need to connect a USB keyboard to ality and is designed to allow viewing of the player (and ideally also a USB two popular integrated Internet web sites, but does not allow the user to Radio services, RadioTime and mouse), such as the new Dune HD download files from web sites and does ShoutCAST, which provide access to Qwerty compact keyboard. The not offer support for Flash applications running inside the browser window. In a large number (up to 60k stations) Dune HD Qwerty keyboard + touch- future firmware versions, we anticipate pad + Dune remote control is a of free local and worldwide Internet these limitations may be eliminated, and Radio stations. It is also possible to perfect device for browsing the web control of the web browser via the stand- easily access other Internet Radio and controlling the Dune HD media ard IR remote control could be added along with other features. stations, e.g. just by using a simple player. Information on the Dune M3U playlist file with HTTP URLs. HD Qwerty keyboard may be found Note: Additional features and enhance- here: http://dune-hd.com/eng/prod- For more information on the web ments are available with firmware Version ucts/full_hd_media_players/31 browser: http://dune-hd.com/eng/ “110511_2007_beta” or newer. To support/additional_features/web_ download the specific firmware build for When a keyboard is connected to browser your device, simply go to http://dune- hd.com/firmware and select the model the player and the web browser is player you own and download the corre- running, type F5 on the keyboard Note: Additional features and enhance- sponding driver. and then type the desired URL. ments are available with firmware Version You can also create shortcuts for “110511_2007_beta” or newer. For For more detailed information on your player simply go to http://dune-hd. your favorite web sites by creating setting up Internet Radio: http:// com/eng/support/firmware_zone/11 standard Windows “.url” files and and select the model player you own to dune-hd.com/eng/support/additional_ just launching these files in Dune download the specific firmware build for features/internet_radio (to create such a “.url” file on a your device. Web Browser and Dune HD Windows PC, just drag-and-drop the Qwerty Keyboard URL from the URL bar of Internet Dune HD players (except Lite53D Explorer to desktop). To stop using model) have a built-in web browser, the web browser, press the “STOP” allowing you to browse various button on the standard RC or Dune Internet web sites. HD Qwerty.

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BUILDING PLAYLISTS. Select Convenient and Advanced File DELETING FILES AND FOLD- a folder or mark several files/ Browser Features ERS. Select a file/folder or folders and press “PLAY” RC The file browser in Dune HD players mark several files/folders button. Folders are scanned and use POP UP MENU action has many convenient and advanced recursively (with all subfold- “Delete” or press “CLEAR” RC features including the following: ers). Also, when you simply button. Folders are deleted re- press “ENTER” or “PLAY” on MARKING SEVERAL FILES/ cursively (with all subfolders). FOLDERS for a file manage- a single file, all files from the ment or playback action. Use RENAMING FILES/FOLDERS. current folder are included “SELECT” RC button, or POP Select a file/folder and use into the playlist and the playlist UP MENU actions “Mark,” POP UP MENU action “Re- starts playing from the select- “Mark All.” name”. ed file. During playback, use “PREV”/“NEXT” or “POP UP CUT/COPY/PASTE FILES MENU” RC buttons to navigate AND FOLDERS. Use POP UP through the playlist. MENU actions “Cut,” “Copy” and “Paste,” or RC buttons “B” and “C.” Folders are copied recursively (with all subfolders).

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Photo Slideshow with External Optical Drive Options System Storage Options Background Music Dune HD player models without Dune media players (all models Simply add audio files into a folder a built-in Blu-ray drive can be except Dune HD Ultra and Dune with photos, select this folder (or extended via an external optical HD Mini) have support for “System any photo in this folder) and press disc drive. You can either use Storage,” which is a dedicated “PLAY” RC button. The player will “Dune HD Smart BE” extension storage device (typically a 2GB+ automatically display photos with model (an external Blu-ray drive), USB Flash drive) permanently music tracks placed in the folder. or connect any USB DVD/Blu-ray attached to the player and drive. Playback of AACS-protected configured in a special way. System Built-in FTP and SMB Servers retail Blu-ray discs is only possible Storage is used by the player for You can access all storage devices when connecting Dune HD Smart its needs, to provide certain player attached to a Dune HD player BE to a Blu-ray-enabled Dune HD functions (see below). If you do not from the network via SMB and player model, such as the Dune need these player functions, you FTP protocols. This allows you HD Smart D1/H1. do not need System Storage. to transfer the files from a PC or When System Storage is attached, other devices to a HDD attached it is not visible to the user as a to the player, or use the player as normal storage device in the a simple NAS (Network Attached player’s file browser. For more Storage) device. information visit: http://dune-hd.com/ eng/support/additional_features/sys- tem_storage

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Connecting Macs Running OS X If you are running OS X versions How to Set up NFS Server to Dune HD Media Players via on a Mac SMB Protocol 10.2x to 10.6x you will not have any problems connecting via SMB If you are not familiar with using In both Mac OS X Server and to your Dune HD media player. Terminal on a Mac, you may set up Client editions (OS X 10.2x to However, if you are running OS X NFS server on your Mac by using 10.6x), Samba enables Macs to Lion 10.7x (or later) you cannot a free and easy-to-use application easily share files with Windows access the SMB server on your called NFS Manager. clients on the network and access Mac from the Dune HD player. Windows file servers. Thus, Macs However, there is a solution! To To download the NFS Manager with OS X 10.2x to 10.6x installed solve this problem simply download application, follow the link below: are fully compatible with all Dune and install the free SMBUp applica- http://www.bresink.com/osx/NFSMan- HD media players via the SMB pro- ager.html tion http://eduo.info/apps/smbup tocol. However, the Samba team on your Mac. After the application has moved active development of is installed, compatibility with the project to the stricter GPLv3 standard SMB shares will be license, which prevents Apple from restored on your Mac and you using the software commercially. may connect to Dune HD media Therefore, in Apple OS X Lion players without limitations. (10.7x) the standard SMB server was replaced with the proprietary IMPORTANT NOTE: Though Dune HD Apple SMBX server, which is does everything possible to support ap- compatible with Microsoft’s SMB2 plications that extend or enhance the version (Windows Vista/7/8), functionality of our products, we do not but not with the standard SMB provide support for third-party software. If you have any problems or questions with protocol Dune HD utilizes. functionality of SMBUp, please contact the creators of the software.

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DUNE HD MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 45. CONCLUSION AND CONTACTS

BY CREATING AN ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE WITH DUNE HD MEDIA PLAYERS, YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL BE PULLED INTO THE EXCITING AND ENGAGING WORLD OF MOVIES AND MUSIC.

Dune HD is passionate about bringing you or your customers the best universal media players on the market. Your happiness and success is our metric for success! Please do not hesitate to call or email with your questions.

For more examples of how Dune HD works in various home environments, or questions about the right products for your customers, please contact us.

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