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Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

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Introduction
Dune HD Max is an all-in-one solution for up to Full HD (1080p) video playback, combining a universal
high definition media player and a modern Blu-ray disc player in one device

Key Features
The newest Sigma Designs 8642 media processor: enjoy excellent playback and performance of
interactive features.
Blu-ray and DVD player: play Blu-rays and DVDs (plus Audio CD and data discs with video/music/
photo files).
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 and SD video in a popular MKV format and other modern video file formats,
including top quality HD video with very high bitrate.
RealD: watch 3D video in this ultra modern format used in cinema for the latest movies.
HD audio: enjoy top-quality audio tracks (Dolby True HD, DTS HD Master Audio, LPCM, FLAC).
3 USB ports: conveniently connect HDDs, USB flash drives, USB card readers and other USB storage
devices.
HDD rack with hot swap function: easily and quickly insert and exchange internal 3.5 SATA HDD.
SD card slot: easily play media files on SD memory cards from your camera or other devices, or use an
SD memory card as a local storage.
HDMI 1.3: ensure the best possible quality of HD video and HD audio.
A rich set of standard A/V connectors: use S/PDIF optical audio, stereo audio, component video,
composite video outputs to easily connect any A/V equipment.
Extended support for Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio: output bitstream (up to 7.1
channels) or decode (up to 7.1 channels) for maximum flexibility when connecting audio equipment,
and for extended support of advanced playback features (such as Picture-in-Picture).
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, sort).

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Extra Functions
High-quality music playback: play very high-quality (up to 192 Khz / 24-bit) music files in various
formats (FLAC, Monkeys Audio APE, WAV/PCM, DTS, etc).
Playlists: build playlists from your folders, use your own playlists, use repeat and shuffle functions.
NAS function: access files on storage devices (HDD, optical drive, etc) attached to the player from the
local network (using SMB or FTP).
BitTorrent: use built-in BitTorrent client to download files from P2P networks.
Customizable user interface: work with media collections using cover art and icon browsing (with Full
HD graphics).
Flash applications: extend the player functionality with FlashLite applications.
Internet radio: playback and record various Internet radio stations (HTTP/MP3).
IPTV: playback and record IPTV streams (multicast UDP/RTP) from your Internet provider*.
Digital TV option: playback and record Digital TV channels using an optional Digital TV USB dongle**.
Internet browsing: view Internet Web sites on your TV using the built-in Web browser***.
* Check availability of multicast UDP/RTP streams with your Internet provider.
** Digital TV USB dongle is not included; this option can be purchased separately.
*** Built-in Web browser has limitations and may not allow to view some Internet Web sites.

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Package Contents

3. Power supply cord

4. AV cable

1. Dune HD Max media player

2. Remote control (batteries may not be included)

5. HDMI cable
6. Quick start guide

NOTE: Additional items (optional) may be included into the package, depending on player configuration, region,
and distributor.

Exterior
Front view

5. EJECT
6. PLAY/PAUSE
7. STOP
8. PREV

1. On/off button
2. LED indicator
3. Optical drive
4. Display

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9. NEXT
10. HDD rack
11. SD card slot
12. USB 2.0 host

Rear view

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1. LAN and 2xUSB 2.0 host

2. HDMI 1.3
3. Dedicated bus connector (I2C) (for future
connecting external devices)*
4. Composite video and S-Video output
5. Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video output

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6. Coaxial digital audio output

7. Optical digital audio output
8. Analog stereo (left/right) audio output
9. Openings for optional Wi-Fi antennas
10. Multichannel (7.1) analog audio output
11. AC power and power switch

* Not for headphones or other A/V devices; connecting headphones or other A/V devices may damage your equipment

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Remote Control
1. Command indicator flashes in response to RC button pressing.
2. EJECT open/close the optical drive tray. MUTE turn the
sound on/off. MODE switch the video output mode; control
some other player functions. POWER toggle the standby mode.
3. A (Red), B (Green), C (Yellow), D (Blue) access Blu-ray disc
features; control some other player functions.
4. 09 enter numbers and text; control some other player functions.
5. SEARCH jump to a specified playback position. ZOOM
change the zoom factor for the video content being played. SETUP enter/leave the setup menu; adjust playback settings during 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 currently 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 control the playback.

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10. SUBTITLE, ANGLE/ROTATE, AUDIO, REC, DUNE, URL

control the playback and some other player functions.
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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 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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Getting Started
Remove the transparent protecting film from the front panel of the player to ensure good look of the player.
Ensure there is enough space around the player for proper cooling. The space at each side should be not
less than 10 cm.
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.
Switch on the player. The player will perform its initial loading procedure, which may take up to about 1
minute. 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", "4" or "5" to switch to a different video output mode (see "Quick Setting of Video
Output Mode").
Finally, you should see the main screen of the player menu. The main screen shows items allowing to use
different player functions and access all storage devices and network drives connected to the player.
Adjust the player settings as needed using "SETUP" item on the main screen of the player menu (or by
pressing the "SETUP" RC button). In particular, you may want to adjust video settings, audio settings, and
network settings.
To choose the language of the player menu, use Setup / General / Interface language setting.
Use the RC buttons "LEFT", "RIGHT", "UP", "DOWN", "ENTER", "RETURN" to navigate through the
player menu. Use the "MENU" RC button to show the list of available commands. Use the "INFO" RC
button to show the information about the selected item.

Quick Setting of Video Output Mode

The "MODE" RC button allows quick setting of video output mode without entering the player setup menu.
This way of video output configuration may be required if you see no picture on the screen after connecting your player to a TV.
Press the "MODE" RC button and then one of the RC buttons "1", "2", "3", "4", or "5" to switch to one of
the following video output modes respectively:
1. Composite/Component, PAL
2. Composite/Component, NTSC
3. HDMI, 480i, 60 Hz
4. HDMI, 720p, 60 Hz
5. HDMI, 1080i, 60 Hz
After you see a picture on the TV, press the "ENTER" RC button, and then go to the player setup menu to
perform a more precise configuration of the video output mode if needed.
NOTE: The procedure of quick setting of video output mode can not be used during playback. To ensure this procedure
can be used, switch the player off, then switch the player on, and the wait about 1 minute to ensure the player loading is
finished.

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Playing Optical Discs

To play an optical disc, ensure you are on the main screen of the player menu and insert the optical disc
into the optical drive of the player. The player will recognize the optical disc, and will enable the item corresponding to the optical drive. Depending on the player settings, the player may also automatically start
the playback of the disc or request a confirmation to play the disc.

Connecting USB Drives

To connect a USB drive, ensure you are on the main screen of the player menu and connect the USB drive
to an USB port of the player. The player will recognize the USB drive, and will show an item corresponding
to the USB drive on the main screen.
When connecting a USB drive requiring significant power (such as USB HDD), use an external power
supply for the USB drive. Power provided by the USB ports of the player may not be enough for correct
functioning of the USB drive.
Do not disconnect or switch off the USB drive when some write operation is in progress.

Using Internal HDD

To insert the internal 3.5 SATA HDD, ensure you are on the main screen of the player menu, open the
HDD rack door, insert the HDD into the HDD rack and close the HDD rack door. The player will recognize
the internal HDD, and will show an item corresponding to the internal HDD on the main screen of the
player menu.
Do not eject the internal HDD when some write operation is in progress.
It is recommended to use green HDD models with small RPM value, small heat emission, and small
power consumption; for more information, please see here:
http://dune-hd.com/support/hw_compat/

Using SD Memory Cards

To insert an SD memory card, ensure you are on the main screen of the player menu and insert the
memory card into the SD card slot of the player. The player will recognize the memory card, and will show
an item corresponding to the memory card on the main screen. Some SD memory cards may not be
recognized by the player or may work incorrectly; in such a case, use other models of SD memory cards.
Do not eject the SD memory card when some write operation is in progress.

Accessing Network Drives

To connect a network drive using SMB or NFS protocol, ensure you are on the main screen of the player menu,
press the "MENU" RC button, and choose "Create Network Folder", then fill the parameters of the network drive
as needed. The player will show an item corresponding to the configured network drive on the main screen.
To browse the list of network resources accessible via SMB or UPnP protocols, use "Network Browser"
item on the main screen of the player menu. NOTE: If some network resources are not shown by the
player, you may need to wait some minutes and then retry (or press the "MENU" RC button and choose
"Refresh" command).

Formatting HDD
To format a HDD attached to the player, select the drive item on the main screen of the player menu, press
the "INFO" RC button and choose "Format Disk" (to format the entire disk) or "Format Partition" (or to for-

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mat an already existing disk partition only). The player will format the disk using "EXT2" filesystem. NOTE:
To use disks formatted by the player on a Windows PC, you may need to install additional software on the
PC, such as "EXT2FSD" (http://www.ext2fsd.com/).

Switching the Player On and Off

To switch on the player, ensure the power switch on the rear panel is in on state, and press the POWER
RC button or the on/off button on the front panel.
To put the player into the standby mode, press the POWER RC button or the on/off button on the front
panel. To exit the standby mode, press any of these buttons again.
Depending on the player settings (see the player setup menu), the hardware standby or software
standby mode may be used. In the hardware standby mode, almost complete power-off takes place
and the player consumes almost no power. In the software standby mode, the player produces no signal
on the video output, but is still functioning. For example, if you have some storage devices connected to
the player, you may still access them from network (NAS function of the player). Exiting the software
standby mode takes just a few seconds. When the player is in the software standby mode, it still
consumes significant power. It is not recommended to keep the player in the software standby mode for
a while if you do not need it.
To switch off the player completely, toggle the power switch on the rear panel. Do not do it if some drive is
connected to the player and some write operation is in progress.
NOTE: After switching off the player or putting the player into the hardware standby mode, it is
recommended to wait about 1 minute before switching it on again.

NAS (Network Attached Storage)

You can access storage devices connected to the player from the local network using FTP and SMB protocols. On a Windows PC, just type "ftp://ip_address" or "\\ip_address" in the Windows explorer, where
"ip_address" is the IP address of the player.

WiFi
You can use a USB WiFi adapter to connect the player to the local network via WiFi.
Please see here for the information on supported USB WiFi adapters:
http://dune-hd.com/support/hw_compat/

Limitations
Compatibility of the player with a particular hardware (A/V equipment, network equipment, disk drives, etc)
may depend on various factors (particular hardware model, specifics of hardware installation and usage,
configuration of the player and the hardware, etc). If the player does not correctly work with a particular
hardware, try to adjust the configuration of the player or hardware, try to use the hardware in a different
way, or try to use some other hardware.
Compatibility of the player with a particular media content (files, discs, etc) may depend on various factors
(specifics of media content encoding, specifics of the configuration of the player, etc). If the player does not
play correctly a particular media content, try to adjust the configuration of the player, or try to use media
content encoded in a different way.

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Updating Your Player and Getting More Information

Please check here for updated versions of player firmware (which may improve player functioning and
extend player possibilities):
http://dune-hd.com/firmware/
(Note: You can also connect the player to Internet and use the online firmware upgrade function, see
Setup / Misc / Firmware Upgrade.)
Please check here for more detailed and up-to-date documentation and information on player usage:
http://dune-hd.com/manuals/
http://dune-hd.com/support/

Support for Extension Boards

The Dune HD Max player is equipped with two extension slots located at the rear panel of the player. Extension boards in future will allow e.g. the reception of satellite, cable and digital terrestrial broadcasting.
Additional information is available on the Internet site http://www.dune-hd.com

Support for Extension Modules

The functions of Dune HD Max player can be extended with Extension Modules of Dune HD Smart product
line, such as Dune HD Smart HE (one more SATA 3.5 HDD with hot swap feature) and Dune HD Smart
ME (two more slots for extension boards). Additional information is available on the Internet site
http://www.hdi-dune.de

HANTZ
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The Upgrade Company! www.hantz.com

Deutschland:
Tel.: 0761 / 59 21 00
Fax: 0761 / 58 52 28

Schweiz:
Tel.: 061 / 27 311 - 31
Fax: 061 / 27 311 - 39

sterreich:
Tel.: 01 / 58 55 430
Fax: 01 / 58 55 460

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HANTZ
+ PARTNER
The Upgrade Company! www.hantz.com

Deutschland:
Tel.: 0761 / 59 21 00
Fax: 0761 / 58 52 28

Schweiz:
Tel.: 061 / 27 311 - 31
Fax: 061 / 27 311 - 39

sterreich:
Tel.: 01 / 58 55 430
Fax: 01 / 58 55 460

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HANTZ
+ PARTNER
The Upgrade Company! www.hantz.com

Deutschland:
Tel.: 0761 / 59 21 00
Fax: 0761 / 58 52 28

Schweiz:
Tel.: 061 / 27 311 - 31
Fax: 061 / 27 311 - 39

sterreich:
Tel.: 01 / 58 55 430
Fax: 01 / 58 55 460