Dune HD Solo 8K Media Player Quick Start Guide

Device Interface Overview

The Dune HD Solo 8K features a comprehensive interface for connectivity and control.

Front Panel:

• Power Button: Turns the device on/off.
• USB 2.0 Host: USB 2.0 port for connecting devices.
• Display: Shows device status information.
• LED Indicator: Visual status indicator light.
• Wi-Fi Antennas: Connectors for external Wi-Fi antennas.
• Analog Audio Out (L/R): Stereo analog audio output.
• Coaxial S/PDIF: Coaxial digital audio output.
• Recovery Button: Used for system recovery procedures.
• IR Input: For connecting an external IR receiver (not included).

Rear Panel:

• 3x USB 3.0 Host: High-speed USB 3.0 ports for external storage and peripherals.
• Optical S/PDIF: Optical digital audio output.
• Bluetooth Antenna: Connector for the Bluetooth antenna.
• HDMI Output: High-definition multimedia interface for connecting to TVs and displays.
• Ethernet 10/100/1000: Gigabit Ethernet port for a stable wired network connection.
• 12V DC Input: Power input port.
• Power ON/OFF Switch: Main power switch for the device.
• 3.5" SATA HDD Slot: Internal slot for installing a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive.
• Ventilation Holes: Ensure these remain unobstructed to maintain optimal operating temperature.

Package Contents

Your Dune HD Solo 8K package includes the following items:

• Dune HD Player unit
• Power supply unit
• HDMI cable
• 2x Wi-Fi Antennas
• 2x AAA batteries
• Remote control
• Quick start guide

Installation and Initial Setup

Follow these steps to set up your Dune HD Solo 8K media player:

1. Connect your Dune HD Player to your TV using the provided HDMI cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the player and plug it into a power outlet.
3. Connect the player to the internet. You can use an Ethernet cable (not included) for a wired connection or configure Wi-Fi settings later.
4. Turn on your Dune HD Player and your TV. On your TV, select the input source that corresponds to the HDMI connection you used.

Visual representation of setup steps:

• Step 1: [HDMI Cable Connection] Connecting the player to the TV via HDMI.
• Step 2: [Power Adapter Connection] Connecting the power adapter to the player and power source.
• Step 3: [Network Connection] Connecting to the internet via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi.
• Step 4: [Power On] Turning on the player and selecting the correct input on the TV.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control requires Bluetooth pairing with the player before it can be used.

Bluetooth Pairing:

1. Point the remote directly at the player and press any button. The remote and player should pair automatically.
2. If automatic pairing fails or the remote was previously paired: Press and hold the ENTER and V+ buttons on the remote simultaneously for 3 seconds. This will put the remote into pairing mode. You can then use the player's menu (navigate to Setup / System / Remotes & accessories) to unpair and re-pair the remote if necessary.

Remote Button Functions:

• POWER: Turns the player on or off.
• TV Section (TV DOWN, TV UP, TV INPUT, TV POWER): These buttons are programmable and can learn commands to control your TV or other compatible equipment.
• FAV1: Accesses the "Recent" menu or a user-defined function.
• FAV2: Accesses the "Favorites" menu or a user-defined function.
• MIC: Activates the built-in microphone for voice search functionality.
• Navigation Buttons (Arrows, ENTER, RETURN, TOP MENU, POP UP MENU, INFO): Used for navigating through menus, selecting items, returning to previous screens, accessing the main menu, and displaying contextual information or available actions.
• MUTE: Toggles the audio output mute on or off.
• AUDIO (AUD): Allows switching between different available audio tracks.
• SUBTITLE (SUB): Allows switching between different available subtitle tracks.
• MOUSE: Toggles the air mouse mode for pointer control.
• Playback Controls (PLAY/PAUSE, STOP): Used for controlling media playback.
• Volume Controls (V+/V-): Adjusts the player's volume level.
• Page Navigation (P+/P-): Scrolls through lists or switches TV channels.
• Numeric Keypad (0-9): Used for entering numbers and text.
• CLEAR: Deletes the last entered character or removes the currently selected item.
• SELECT: Changes text input mode or adds an item to a selection list.
• Color Buttons (A - Red, B - Green, C - Yellow, D - Blue): Perform various context-specific functions within applications.

Note: The specific functionality of certain buttons may depend on the application currently running on the player. Not all applications support all remote buttons.

Using the Remote to Control Your TV

You can program four specific buttons on the remote control (TV DOWN, TV UP, TV INPUT, TV POWER) to operate your television or other audio-visual equipment.

Programming Procedure:

1. On your Dune HD remote, press and hold the TV UP and TV DOWN buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
2. Press one of the four programmable buttons (TV DOWN, TV UP, TV INPUT, TV POWER) that you wish to configure.
3. Place your Dune HD remote and the original remote for the target device on a flat surface. Align them so that their infrared (IR) emitters are facing each other, with a small gap of about 1 cm between them.
4. Press and hold a button on the original remote. Continue holding it until the LED indicator on your Dune HD remote stops blinking, indicating that the command has been successfully learned.
5. If you wish to program additional buttons, repeat steps 1-4 for each desired button.

Resetting the Remote to Factory Defaults:

To restore the remote control to its original factory settings, press and hold the ENTER and TOP MENU buttons on the remote simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.

For more detailed information on the remote control functions and advanced usage, please visit: Dune-HD.com/support/rcu