Dune Firmware Zone

Dune BD Prime 3.0 / Optical Drive Firmware

Firmware Versions

The following firmware versions could be preinstalled in the optical drive (SunExt) of Dune BD Prime 3.0:

• Version HJ95 (shipped by default with first batches and latest batches, RECOMMENDED):
  This version is recommended to install if you currently have version HJBQ installed and experience problems with DVD/BD-R/BD-RE discs (see below). Download link:
  dune_bdprime3_optical_drive_fw_sunext_HJ95.zip
  
  
• Version HJBQ (shipped by default with some batches):
  According to the feedback of some users, this version may cause problems with playback of DVD discs (unexpected playback crashes) and with playback of BD-R/BD-RE discs (picture distortions), so it is not recommended. If you got a player with the BD drive with this firmware version, and experience problems with playback of DVD and BD-R/BD-RE discs, it is recommended to replace this firmware version with the version HJ95 (see below for the instructions).
  

How To Check Current Optical Drive Firmware Version

Put the following DSF file onto a USB flash drive and "launch" it in the player. It will report the current version of the optical drive firmware.

• dune_service_bdprime3_optical_drive_fw_version.dsf

How To Install Optical Drive Firmware

Perform the following steps:

1. Download a ZIP file with the optical drive firmware ("dune_bdprime3_optical_drive_fw_sunext_...zip"), and unpack it. It contains just a single file "SUNEXT.B01".
2. Create a DVD+/-R/RW disc containing just a single file "SUNEXT.B01" (and nothing else). Use single session, and close the session (finalize the disc). The recommended way is to use "Nero Burning Rom 8" or a similar program.
3. Power off the player, power on the player, wait until the player finishes loading.
4. Enter Setup menu on the player (this is very important step to ensure correct operation -- do not stay on the main menu!).
5. Press EJECT and insert the disc with the "SUNEXT.B01" file, press EJECT again to close the tray.
6. The BD drive will detect the disc and will update its firmware. Do not perform any actions before the firmware update completes!
7. Finally, the BD drive will eject the disc on its own. This means that firmware update has completed OK.
8. Power off the player, power on the player again.
9. (Optional) Use the "dune_service_bdprime3_optical_drive_fw_version.dsf" service file to check that the optical drive reports the correct firmware version.