New Dune HD Max and HD Smart anticipation thread Q3 2010 - Page 254

Thanks for sharing. I can't afford loosing the data to redo. I will check to make sure the polarity connection as well.

Tell us more about your set up:

Where is Zappiti installed: on pc, server, nas.
Where do you have your share file: pc, server, nas.

This is my 1st time using Zappiti. I've got a W7 PC. I installed Zappiti in my W7 PC. I've got an unraid server with all of my movies and tv shows. I also told Zappiti to put the output file in my unraid server. So, I created a folder in my server for Zappiti only.

So, it looks like this:
server / media / movies
server / media / tv shows
server / media / zappiti

Thereafter, I went on my Dune D1, I accessed the Zappiti folder made a short cut to my favorite, and I can access the jukebox from there.

I've got an internal 8 gb USB flash drive installed in the Dune Player, but I've never used it.

We have basically identical setups, unRAID and all. I have the shortcuts physically woking again, but it used to pull the icon graphic and description into the shortcut. Now I just get the generic icon and folder number from Zappiti, no graphics or name.... But it functions.

I have a 4GB SD card formatted for systems storage, but removed the USB drive that previously held the Zappiti output folders which are now on unRAID.

The only real difference from a couple weeks ago and now is the shortcut used to point to the USB stick and not an unRAID drive. I hope it doesn't turn out that it won't pull the description and graphic from an external source, but that doesn't seem logical, just happens to fit these circumstances.

Does your shortcut show the Zappiti graphics?

Sorry for getting a bit off topic, but I'm finding there are things I wish the Dune would do. I spend most of my evenings using the Dune to stream video from my NAS. It works so well I'd like it to be my main media portal, but it cannot do everything.

The main thing I wish my Dune supported was NetFlix. So I'm looking for something that streams NetFlix flawlessly at 1080i. I've got the original PS3s and it streams NetFlix great, but is loud and hot. I'm thinking Roku2 or the just announced Apple TV, but am somewhat worried about both not being all that great. Can anyone suggest a Netflix device as good as the PS3?

The other thing I'd like is for the Dune to stream videos from sites like Hulu.com or Viki.com. Right now I need a computer for this, and I got the Dune so I didn't need to mess with HTPCs anymore. Is there anyway I can use the Dune to stream internet video?

Thanks.

I use PlayOn with the Dune for Netflix, Hulu, etc... It works ok. Navigation for PlayOn on the Dune isn't good at all. But for kids movies, and TV shows on Netflix it works just fine.

Thanks - I'll check it out.

I know that some people had a problem with disappearing clock (in standby) on D1. It started to happen to me recently as well, and it appears so random that I cannot figure out why. Anybody found solution for it?
I am on the latest stable firmware 110606_1315.

I have also begun seeing this problem, I had been assuming it was possibly a remote control signal conflict, but now I'm not so sure. It seems to me to be related to the amount of time the unit has been left on standby -- the longer it is the more likely the clock is to disappear.

I haven't had this problem yet. I'm on the newes FW 1315part1 or something like that. Does anyone know if I can change the firmware to an older one?

I have had this happen on my duo a few times. I'm on the latest beta that the machine will auto down load!

Is it just the clock display or is the whole thing shutting down? (Does it have to boot up again when you hit the power button?)

Mine shuts down completely (by itself). Only the red light stays on. When I turn it on it goes through the whole but up process (loading 123ready). I haven't found any relation between lengths of time in stand by though.
The only thing I noticed is that it kind of started happening since I upgraded my TV and started using HDMI - but looks like not right away. I used component with my old TV and I do not remember it ever happening. I have Dune since April 2011.

Possibly HDMI CEC? Try disabling that in the Dune and/or TV. (only a guess)

i too at first thought it had to do with an amount of time in standby. but with mine, i've since definitely narrowed this behavior down to being caused by certain ir commands being sent to certain other devices in my setup.

see my earlier post in this thread, where i go into more detail about it and summarize much of the discussion that had taken place on this issue up to that point.

Not home right now, but will definitely look at that and disable it (if it's not already). Thanks

That also sounds like it could be an HDMI CEC issue, supporting Scott's guess.

Well it looks like the Dune units are back up to the regular prices at duneplayer.com. Must be new stock but same chip. I wonder what's up!

OK, be nice....

I would like to use the D1 as the hub of my movie library. I currently have a 4-bay IcyDock that has 2TB drives in it. (It supports 3TB x4)

**All my movies are 2D and backed up to ISO format. I will only use ISOs**

I have been using an Oppo 93 without any problems. The UI is really basic...only folders. My Oppo will continue to be my reference universal disc player but ISO support has been removed.

1.) will the Dune support 3TB usb drives formatted in NTFS?

2.) The My Movies UI looks like it will serve my needs...do most people use this with Dune players?

3.) Are there parental controls for My Movies--say if I wanted to restrict access to R-rated material?

4.) Can I load My Movies program on an SD card?

5.) Is there a maximum amount of drives you can hook up to the dune?

6.) Are there Harmony One codes for Dune players?

Thanks!

Nope, prices are still up! I bought mine I believe for $275 shipped I believe.

watcha choo talkin' about willis?

The price increase is supposed to be permanent, so shouldn't be a surprise. Hopefully there will be periodic buy ins at a cheaper price, as raising the price for a technology/hardware that is several years old makes no sense IMO

I concur.

Anyone have any insight on this one? Still stumped.

dbone has a lot of experience with zappiti and dune...so dbone any insight?

1. Yes
2. No, it's used by a minority of Dune owners, but I use it and it works for me.
3. No, not on the Dune interface.
4. Yes
5. Don't know
6. Yes, including discrete power codes

I don't use My Movies, but can answer some of these.

1. I have heard, though it is unconfirmed (at least to my knowledge) that the 3TB drive support issue was resolved in the latest firmware. NTFS and EXT are supported in the dune but not sure if 3TB support is limited to one or the other. If you use some form of network attached storage it will read whatever the NAS supports. Limitations would only matter for drives connected directly to the Dune.

2. I use Zapptit and am happy with it. There are 4 or 5 options out there, check them all out (My Movies, Zappiti, Yadis, Movienizer, and I think a beta flash driven program (can't remember the name).. Some free some pay for.

3. Don't know

4. Zapptii works from an SD card or USB stick, but still need a pc to setup and run updates. Not needed for everyday use.

5. I don't think so, but if you need a large number of multiple drives I would go with some form of NAS, WHS or similar, may cost a couple bucks more on the front end, but generally can offer much larger capacities without multiple external case, not to mention most will offer some form of hardware fault protection.

6. My Harmony works fine.

Was hoping the resident "guru of jukeboxes" would chime in

Any help Damien is much appreciated!

1. I forgot -- USB support for 3TB drives is questionable. Some people have reported problems even with the latest firmware.

2. The flash-based interface cannot play ISOs. But all the others are worth trying.

4. Same for MyMovies; I should have explained that in my previous post.

1. Yes, if you format it from the dune, or if you format it with the correct NTFS and GPT on your PC.
2. you have various possibilities for jukeboxes : MM, yadis, Zappiti, DFI (flash based), movienizer. just test all of them and pick the one you like (Movienizer is the only one that will cost you some $). To add to Scottj about DFI : latest version (1.5) is able to play BD iso and bdvm folders
3. No parental control on the dune, but the MM app (iOS/Android) offers this possibility, so you can control your collection with the app and hide everything on the dune for a better security.
4. yes, but as the other said : you will need to install MM on a PC for configuration purpose (it's the same with any other jukeboxes : PC needed)
5. I don't know, but I know people using 8 HDD USB enclosures without any problems.
6. Yes, but not easy to find in the LGT database. I found out that the best place to find it is in the "multimedia PC" section...

Honestly no clue here as I have never encountered that problem. Are you using the stock Zappiti icons or custom ones?

Since I don't feel like I provided any help, here is at least some entertainment