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System Storage
Overview
Dune media players (all models except Dune HD Ultra and Dune HD Mini) havesupport for so called 'System Storage'. System Storage is a dedicatedstorage device (typically a 2GB+ USB Flash Drive), permantently attached tothe player and configured in a special way. System Storage is used by theplayer for its needs, to provide certain player functions (see below). Ifyou do not need these player functions, you do not need System Storage.When System Storage is attached, it is not visible to the user as a normalstorage device in the player's file browser.
Player functions which require System Storage
The exact set of player functions which may utilize or require System Storagedepend on a particular player model and a particular firmware version. Hereis the summary of possible usages of System Storage in firmware version110127_2105_beta:
- Extra Applications.
- Player models: Dune Blu-ray models based on Sigma Designs 863x chipset: Dune BD Prime (1.0), Dune HD Base (1.0), Dune HD Center, Dune HD Base 2.0.
- Usage: on these player models, some firmware components do not fit into the main flash memory and are installed into System Storage during firmware update (when System Storage is available). These firmware components are: web browser, SMB server. When System Storage is not attached, the corresponding player functions can not be used. The current status of Extra Applications can be checked via 'Setup / Information'. When the firmware is updated, the Extra Applications are reinstalled/updated automatically.
- Blu-ray cache (also known as Blu-ray local storage).
- Player models: all Dune player models having support for Blu-ray playback.
- Usage: some Blu-ray discs (e.g. those using Blu-ray Profile 1.1/2.0, BD Live, Bonus View, BD-J) may require this (especially when BD Live functions are used and some content is downloaded by the Blu-ray disc from Internat).
- Special 'Internet Radio' and 'IPTV' folders.
- Player models: all Dune player models having support for System Storage.
- Usage: required by special 'Internet Radio' and 'IPTV' folders on the main screen (can be enabled via 'Setup / Applications / Internet Radio' and 'Setup / Applications / IPTV'). When System Storage is attached, it is possible to put some content (typically links to Internet Radio stations and IPTV channels) into these folders. This content is stored by the player in the System Storage.
- Main screen shortcuts.
- Player models: all Dune player models having support for System Storage.
- Usage: required in order to create shortcuts to favorite media resources on the main screen ('POP UP MENU / Add to main screen'). All user-created shortcuts (configuration and icons, when assigned) are stored by the player in System Storage.
- Data cache for applications based on 'dune_folder.txt' mechanism.
- Player models: all Dune player models having support for System Storage.
- Usage: required by 'dune_folder.txt' based applications which use 'icon_archive' function. The player stores downloaded icon archives in System Storage.
- Data cache for other applications (such as 'KartinaTV' application).
- Player models: all Dune player models supporting such applications.
- Usage: such application cache some data (e.g. downloaded from Internet) in System Storage.
How to check if you already have System Storage
Depending on player model and a particular reseller, Dune player may beshipped with a preinstalled System Storage. To check if the player alreadyhas System Storage, go to 'Setup / Information' and check the status of'System Storage' line.
How to configure System Storage
The easiest way to configure System Storage is to attach an empty USB flashdrive (1GB+) to the player and just perform firmware update (e.g. reinstallthe currently installed firmware version). Firmware update can beperformed, in particular, using the built-in online firmware updatemechanism ('Setup / Misc / Firmware Upgrade'). During firmware update, theplayer will detect the empty USB flash drive and will propose to initializeit as the System Storage.
Starting with firmware version 110127_2105_beta, it is also possible toconfigure System Storage via 'Setup / Misc / System Storage / InitializeSystem Storage' function. Again, you need to attach an empty USB flashdrive to the player, the player will recognize it and propose to initializeit as the System Storage.
How to configure System Storage on HDD partition
When there is an HDD permanently installed in / connected to the player, itis possible to configure System Storage on a small dedicated partition ofthis HDD. I.e., the HDD is split into two partitions, the first one (e.g.2GB) is used as the System Storage, and the second one (all the remainingspace) is used in the usual way.
If you already have an HDD already properly partitioned into two partitions(e.g. using a PC), you just need to ensure that the first HDD partition isempty, and the second HDD partition is not empty, and then initializeSystem Storage exactly in the same way as when using USB flash drive. Thesystem will recognize the small empty HDD partition and propose toinitialize it as the System Storage.
If you have an empty HDD w/o partitions, you can partition this HDD intotwo partitions on Dune. Starting with firmware version 110127_2105_beta,this is possible using the 'Setup / Misc / System Storage / InitializeSystem Storage' function: when the player detects an empty 100GB+ HDD, itproposes to partition it into two partitions and initialize the firstpartition (2GB) as the System Storage. In the previous firmware versions,you can use a special DSF service file to do this (see below).
DSF service files for working with System Storage.
You can also use the following service files ('DSF' files) for initializingSystem Storage and performing other operations on System Storage:
- dune_service_init_system_storage.dsf
- Initializes System Storage on an empty USB flash drive (or an already existing empty HDD partition), w/o reinstalling the firmware.
- NOTE: Recommended for 3.0+ models only. Not recommended for 1.0/2.0 models (using this service on 1.0/2.0 models will correctly initialize System Storage, but will not install Extra Applications; Extra Applications can only be installed by updating/reinstalling the firmware).
- NOTE: The USB flash drive (or an existing HDD partition) intended to become System Storage must be empty (and this USB flash drive or HDD partition must be the only empty storage attached to the player). If it is not empty, delete all files from it or reformat it first (e.g. using the player built-in format function: choose USB flash drive or HDD partition in the main menu, press INFO RC button, choose 'Format Partition'). Do not put this service file to the USB flash drive you want to become System Storage; use some other USB flash drive for storing this service file!
- dune_service_make_system_storage_on_hdd_partition.dsf
- Reformats am empty HDD to two partitions, and initializes System Storage on one of these partitions, w/o reinstalling the firmware.
- NOTE: Using this service on 1.0/2.0 models will correctly initialize System Storage, but will not install Extra Applications; Extra Applications can be installed later by updating/reinstalling the firmware.
- NOTE: The HDD intended to be reformatted by this service must be empty and must contain just single partition or no partitions at all (and this HDD must be the only such a HDD attached to the player). If it is not empty or contains several partitions, reformat it first (e.g. using the player built-in format function: choose HDD in the main menu, press INFO RC button, choose 'Format Disk').
- NOTE: This service reformats the HDD to two partitions (one using 2GB and second using the rest of HDD), and initializes the first 2GB partition as System Storage. The second partition is NOT formatted by this service; if you want to format it (and you probably do), you can format it e.g. using the player built-in format function: choose the HDD in the main menu, press INFO RC button, choose 'Format Partition').
- Completely reformats an already attached System Storage.
- NOTE: All data stored on System Storage (including Blu-ray Local Storage data, Extra Applications (for 1.0/2.0 models), and content of Internet Radio and IPTV folders on the main menu will be lost!
- NOTE: Using this service on 1.0/2.0 models will correctly initialize System Storage, but will not install Extra Applications; Extra Applications can be installed later by updating/reinstalling the firmware.
- Clears all Blu-ray Local Storage data, keeping all other data (if any) stored on System Storage.
- NOTE: It is recommended to use this service if you encounter any problems with Blu-ray playback to restore correct player operation; sometimes, Blu-ray playback problems can be caused by inconsistent or damaged Blu-ray Local Storage data. If this does not help to eliminate the problems, you can also try to completely reformat System Storage (in some cases, this also may help).
- Deinitializes an already attached System Storage. The currently attached System Storage becomes the usual storage that can be accessed and browsed via the player menu in the usual way.
- NOTE: After deinitializing System Storage, the resulting storage will typically contain various system files (will not be empty). To reinitialize this storage as System Storage again, you will need first to delete all these files or reformat it.
Flash Memory Storage
Dune player models based on Sigma Designs 864x/865x platforms, startingwith firmware version 110127_2105_beta, have support for so called 'FlashMemory Storage'. Flash Memory Storage is an area of the main flash memorythat can be used to store data instead of System Storage in some cases.
In firmware version 110127_2105_beta, Flash Memory Storage can be used tostore the following data:
- Data cache for applications based on 'dune_folder.txt' mechanism.
- Data cache for other applications (such as 'KartinaTV' application).
The purpose of Flash Memory Storage is that it makes it easy to use thecorresponding player functions for the users not having System Storageattached. When System Storage is available, Flash Memory Storare is notused (System Storage is used instead).
Flash Memory Storage availability and capacity depends on a particular Dunemodel:
- Dune HD Max, Dune HD Duo: Flash Memory Storage is always available andits capacity is ~100MB (due to total 256MB of main flash memory in thesemodels).
- Dune HD Base 3.0, Dune BD Prime 3.0, Dune HD Smart D1/H1/B1: FlashMemory Storage can be enabled/disabled (disabled by default) and itscapacity is ~16MB. Enabling Flash Memory Storage is performed automaticallywhen it is needed for the first time, or can be performed manually viaSetup. When Flash Memory Storage is enabled, some optional firmwarecomponents (asian fonts) are removed from the flash memory. When firmwareis reinstalled/updated, Flash Memory Storage becomes disabled again andthese optional firmware components are restored automatically (until FlashMemory Storage is required again by some application). If these optionalfirmware components are required, Flash Memory Storage can not be used(System Storage should be used instead).
- Dune HD Lite 53D: Flash Memory Storage is always available and itscapacity is ~16MB.
Setup section 'Miscellaneous / System Storage' allows to see the currentstatus of Flash Memory Storage and provides the following functions:
- 'Enable Flash Memory Storage': allows to enable Flash Memory Storage(only for Dune models where Flash Memory Storage is optional, other Dunemodels have Flash Memory Storage always enabled).
- 'Clear Flash Memory Storage': deletes all data from Flash MemoryStorage.
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Once again, Kodi has not created software compatible with LG’s WEB OS. There are some LG devices that run android though, albeit a few. LG is a renowned brand producing Smart TV, Smartphones, and a variety of very user-friendly electronics.
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If you plan to streamcontent using apps such as kodi, you shouldn’t purchase a smart TV not runningAndroid.
There are different manufacturers offering a variety of brands that run on Android platforms. If these brands are available to you it helps to source them and buy them in order to use Kodi with no technical difficulties (Advantages of Kodi on Android Smart TVs)
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A smart TV is like a big screen personal computer, in a slim package. Direct access is given to you through your TV to sites like YouTube, CNN, Sports networks as well as movie sites like Netflix. For social media enthusiasts, you can also access Facebook and Twitter directly using your Smart TV.
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Smart TVs get directaccess to the internet. For those of us who have experience surfing theinternet, whether on PCs, Laptops or Smartphones, the risks associated with theweb are too many to mention. However, we need to avoid certain risks due to thesecurity breach that comes with them.
Hacking is something that is becoming more common by the day. Smart TVs have cameras therefore it cannot be emphasized that a hacker with ill intentions, obviously, may try to gain access to your smart TV using the internet, which you are already connected to.
Access to your camerais usually due to shady applications that are not downloaded from Google playfor instance. You should always download registered and credible applicationsto use on your smart TV on proper App stores.
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