® WD TV Live ™ Streaming Media Player User Manual
Table of Contents 1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 8 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Videos Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hulu Plus (US only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Mediafly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Pandora (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Picasa . . . . . . .
17 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Multiformat Content Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live streaming media player. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new media player. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. The best of the Internet on your HDTV – Stream hit movies, catch up on TV shows, watch the latest videos, and stay connected to your social network.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Programmable remote – Use the included programmable remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus. Customize buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite music, photos, videos or menu choices. Use your keyboard for easy searching and updating – Use the on-screen keyboard or attach your wired or wireless USB keyboard for easy text input.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features The animated interface makes it easy to navigate and enjoy your media and the best of the Internet. Make it personal and have fun. Menus Organized, categorized and ready to play – The WD TV Live streaming media player finds and categorizes all the music photos and movies on any connected USB devices and network shares and displays them in one easy-to-view menu system.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Audio/Video Interface HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video. Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection. S/PDIF (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio. Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Component Description 1 USB port 1 Supports connection of compatible removable storage devices, portable media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and USB wireless adapters. 2 Reset button (bottom of device) Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Device Reset” on page 192). Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual LED Indicator 1 2 Item Component Description 1 Infrared receiver • Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. 2 LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The media player is in standby mode , turned off, or the power cable is disconnected.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Remote Control CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. Infrared transmitter 2. POWER 3. Subtitle 4. PREV (track), STOP, NEXT (track) 5. Back (last screen) 6. Navigation buttons, OK 7. Previous Page 8. MUTE 9. Alpha-numeric keys 10. SEARCH HOME 11. 12. Audio 13. REV, PAUSE/PLAY, FF 14. Options 15. Next Page 16. Setup 17. Shortcut/function keys 18.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live streaming media player Remote control and Two AAA batteries Composite AV cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V) or HDMI input An available network connection for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Co
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the power cable. See “Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable” on page 13. 2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 2 Connecting the Media Player” on page 14. You can use HDMI (page 15), or composite (page 16) connections. 3. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable 1. If applicable, connect the power clip to the power cable plug. The AC power adapter will vary, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will have a fixed power plug. Refer to the illustration below. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player. The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables. Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately. Important: Configure the media player’s Audio/Video settings depending on the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video Output” on page 170 for more information on these settings.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. To connect your media player using an HDMI cable: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if available).
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV (if available). Select the appropriate TV input source.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 3 - Connecting a USB Device (Optional) The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in or knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. To connect the USB device: 1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports. My Passport® portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) My Book® external hard drive (sold separately) 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button on the remote control before removing a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Press the EJECT button 2. Press / to select the USB device. 3. Press OK. With the selected, press OK again. 4. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Connecting to Your Network The media player can be connected to your home network to access the Internet and network storage using a wired or wireless network connection. A network connection provides access to locally stored and online media content. After connecting the media player to your TV and turning it on, the network setup wizard starts up. Press / to select your language, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 5 Network Setup The media player can be connected to the local area network using a wired or wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online and offline media content. Important: Streaming over wi-fi may be unstable due to various reasons such as a weak network connection, signal strength, variable speeds, or other environmental factors.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. The wizard begins automatic network connection. When finished, the following screen displays. Press OK. To change or manually configure your wired network setup (recommended for advanced users only), see “Network Setup” on page 182. Wireless Network Setup You have four options for setting up your wireless network: Automatic – Select an available access point found by the media player.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Manual: Depending on your wireless network setup, you may want to manually type in the name of your network. In this case, navigate to the keyboard icon on the right side of the screen, press OK, and proceed to the next step. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you want to connect to, select Submit, then press OK. 4. Press / to select the wireless network encryption type , then press OK. 5.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 1. Press / to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Navigate to the WPS icon on the right side of the screen, and press OK. 3. Press / to select the method you want to use, then press OK. WPS Button 1. Press the WPS button on your wireless router. 2. Press OK on the remote. PIN Code 1. Enter the WPS PIN code shown on-screen in your wireless router’s web configuration page.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press OK on the remote. After performing one of the wireless setup functions above, press OK. After establishing a network connection, you can: Use the Internet services integrated into your media player to access streaming media. See “Internet Services” on page 92 for more information on these services. Access your media files on the network. See “Finding Your Content” on page 26.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6 Finding Your Content This section describes how you can use the media player to access your digital media collection over the local network. Access network attached storage – view and play back digital media content stored on your network attached storage device or media server. See “Accessing Media Content” on page 26. Access your online media – view and play back your digital media content stored in your Facebook or Picasa online accounts.
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WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Media Server This menu displays network attached UPnP media servers (such as the WD TV® Live Hub™ media center) connected to your network via the DLNA protocol. The benefit of using a media server is that it aggregates the content together from the device that is hosting it. The media server hosts a list of supported file formats with metadata information that allows a client device like the media player to easily browse and play back the content.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Samba displays shared computers and network attached storage devices (such as WD’s My Book® Live™ personal cloud storage NAS drive) connected to your network via the Samba protocol. NFS NFS is popular with power users and Linux users because of the increased speed and performance it can provide. NFS is better suited to Linux since using NFS with Windows requires installation of third party applications.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Accessing Network Attached Storage Follow the steps above under “Accessing a Shared Folder,” selecting the name of your NAS device and referencing your NAS device documentation for password setup and administration. Online Service This menu allows you to connect to media content stored in your Facebook and Picasa online accounts. Select Facebook or Picasa and enter your user name and password to access your media content.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Enabling File Sharing on the Network Share (Samba Server) 1. Navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK. 3. Press / to select Network Share Server and make sure the option is set to On. 4. Note the name indicated in the Device name field. This will help you identify your media player on the network.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Computer 1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player. 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer. 3. Download the WD Link tool from http://products.wdc.com/WDTVLiveG3. 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Vista / Windows 7 Computer 1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player. 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer. 3. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/ Drop operation. Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Mac Computer 1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player. 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 7. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/ Drop operation. Share a Folder on Your Computer You can view and play back digital media content stored on your computer by sharing one or more folders containing the media.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Look under View your active networks to determine if your network is Home, Work, Public, or Domain.W 4. If you have a Work network, proceed to step 6. If you have a Public network, click the Public network link. 5. Click Work network. 6. Click the Choose homegroup and sharing options link. 7. Click the Change advanced sharing settings... link. 8.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Note: WD does not support streaming from a domain server, or a computer attached to a domain, to the WD TV Live. Please contact your domain administrator or Microsoft® Support for assistance. Share a Folder Follow the instructions below to share a folder in Windows 7. 1. Navigate to the folder you want to share. Once found, right-click on the folder and select Properties. 2. Click the Sharing tab. 3. Click the Advanced Sharing button. 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 7. Select the users you would like to give access to and the permissions you would like to assign to that user, then click OK. 8. Click OK to close the Advanced Sharing window. 9. Finally, click on OK one more time to close the folder properties window and save your changes.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Windows Vista Change Settings to Allow Folder Sharing Follow the instructions below to configure your computer for folder sharing in Windows Vista. 1. Open the Network And Sharing Center from the Control Panel. 2. Next to the name of the network look to see if it is a Private or Public network. 3. If your network is Private skip to step 5 below. Otherwise, click the Customize link. 4. Click Private, then click OK. 5.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Share a Folder Follow the instructions below to share a folder in Windows Vista. 1. Navigate to the folder you want to share. Once found, right-click on the folder and click Share. 2. If your system requires a login to access a shared folder, select a User account to assign to the share, then click Share. Otherwise, simply click the Share button. 3. Under Sharing and Discovery expand the Public folder sharing field. 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Windows XP Follow the instructions below to share a folder in Windows XP. 1. Right-click on the folder you want to share and select Sharing and Security. 2. Click Share this folder. 3. Choose a name you want the folder to appear as on your network and enter it in the Share Name field. Note: You can also set a maximum number of users able to access your drive at one time.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Choose a name for your computer on the network and type it in the Computer Name field. 4. Click the box next to File Sharing to turn on the file sharing service. Then click on the + sign button below the Shared Folders box. 5. To share additional folders beyond the default Public folder, select the folder you would like to share and click the Add button. 6. Click on the red x in the upper left corner to close the window.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Launching the Web UI 1. Open a Web brower and type in your media’s center’s IP address in the address field. Press ENTER on your computer keyboard. Note: To find your media player’s IP address, press Setup on the remote controller and navigate to Network Settings. Select Network Setup to see the media player’s IP address. 2. The Web UI launch page displays. Enter the default password (“admin”) in the Password field. 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using these options.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Remote Click Remote in the Web UI home page to control the media player using your computer. Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to control your media player (see “Using the Remote Control” on page 47 for further information). Click the Open in separate window link to open the virtual remote controller in a new browser screen. You can copy the URL from this browser screen and enter it in a browser on your smartphone.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual RSS Click RSS to view your RSS subscriptions and category folders. Here, you can add a new subscription or a new folder to categorize your subscriptions. Support Click Support to access Express Customer Support and Support Documentation including product documentation, FAQ’s, and a WD TV user forum. Logout Click the Logout button in the main menu to log out of the Web UI.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 7 Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player’s ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The infrared sensor detects signals from the remote. Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the media player.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Button Function EJECT Safely removes a USB device MUTE Turns off the volume output Subtitle Switches a video’s subtitles (if applicable) Audio Switches a video’s audio stream (if applicable) Setup Brings up the Setup menu Alpha-numeric keys • Pressing any of these keys once inputs the corresponding number. • Pressing keys 2-9 multiple times inputs the corresponding alpha characters.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Key or key sequence Function P (Previous) • Press once to jump to the start of the audio/video file. • Press twice to jump to the previous audio/video/image file. • Press to page up. • During Video REV mode, press to skip back 10 minutes. CTRL + F (Search) Locates a media file in the current folder. This function is only available when the Media Library setting is enabled. Does not search subfolder.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Media Player Menu The Home screen displays when turn on your media player or press HOME on the remote control. The menu options in this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media player’s settings.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. Button Function Left/Right arrows Down arrow OK Move from one option to the next View the dashboard Launches your selection Media Player Dashboard Press at the home screen or navigate to then press OK in the in the Videos, or Back to exit the Music, or Photos menus to launch the dashboard. Press dashboard. Your Favorites are shown by default.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Press , Use the / navigation buttons, then press OK in the dashboard to display your media files by the following categories: Favorites (see “Favorite” on page 63) New Items (displays media files you have added within a certain date range.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Dashboard Options With a file selected in any of the dashboard categories, press Options. Dashboard Options - Favorites Dashboard Options - New Items or Recently Viewed Dashboard Options - Queue Use the OK. / navigation buttons to select from the following options, then press Add to Queue (when a file in Favorites, New Items, or Recently Viewed is selected - see “Add to Queue” on page 63). Rate (see “Rate” on page 63).
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Media Library Compilation Exemptions The following conditions will prevent the media library compilation process. The network share has read-only protection. The USB device has read-only protection. There is not enough storage space in network attached storage or an attached USB device. A drive is locked. To turn off Media Library Compilation (default is On): 1. Navigate to Home | Setup | System. 2. Select Media Library, and then press OK. 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Media Type Category Description Video All Video Displays a list of all video files arranged in alphabetical order. Date Content is organized by date modified. Folders Contents are displayed in video file folders. Recent Displays a list of video folders/files that have been played recently. Playlist Displays a list of video playlists. All Pictures Displays a list of all image files arranged in alphabetical order.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To add an external thumbnail: With an individual file or music album selected, press Options, then select Get Content Info (see “Get Content Info” on page 62). As an alternative, or if the database did not find any info: 1. Select a JPEG, GIF, or PNG image file that you want to display as a thumbnail of the music or video file. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Select Title, Director, or Actor (Videos); Title, File Name, Album or Artist (Music); or Title (Photos). Press OK, then to select the . Press OK. Search Options - Videos Search Options - Music Search Options - Photos 4. Select Contains or Starts with, then press OK twice.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 5. Using the on-screen keyboard: Use the navigation buttons to select a character, then press OK to input it in the search bar. Alternatives to this method are as follows: - Use the alpha-numeric keys on the remote control to enter search terms. For example, press the 2 button a number of times to enter a, b, or c; press the 3 button a number of times to enter d, e, or f, etc. - Plug a USB keyboard into the media player as an alternative to the methods above.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Press / to select a search from the display. Press OK to perform the saved search. 6. Once you define the search parameters, select Submit on the bottom of the on-screen keyboard, then press OK. All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in the search field will be included in the search results. For example, inputting ‘glo’ will result to a search results like this: Global party.mpeg Glow of the Field.jpg Gloss.mp3 7.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 8 Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) MPG/MPEG VOB/ISO MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1) MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264) M2TS WMV9 (VC-1) Video Playback To play back video: 1. Navigate to the Home | Videos menu, then press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter option (All Videos, By Date, By Folders, By Year, Personal rating, or Playlists) by selecting the Video icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 54 for details. 3. Locate the video file you want to play.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Sorting 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, by Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display videos by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again. Videos Menu Options In the main Videos screen, press Options. The Videos menu options display.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If a No Content Info Found message displays, navigate to the keyboard icon then press OK. Enter the whole title or a portion of the title using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press OK to associate info with the content. Select a title from the list, then press OK. Rescan Info Press / and select Rescan Info from the list of options after you have associated content info with a file.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Move & Copy 1. Press / and select Move or Copy from the list of options, then press OK. 2. Select a storage destination for the file you want to move or copy, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select the location where you want to move or copy the file. When you have selected the location, press OK to place the file there (if selecting a network or media server location, see “Accessing Media Content” on page 26). 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. The screen below displays. Press OK to select “Don’t ask me again!” if you do not want this screen to appear again, then press to select the green check mark . Press OK. Select Multiple Select Multiple applies changes to more than file. 1. Press / and select Select Multiple from the list of options. 2. The select multiple screen displays.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to select the scan speed) 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Playback Options To display the video playback options while playing a video, press Options. To return to the video, press Back. Get Content Info See “Get Content Info” on page 62. View Chapter If you are viewing a multichapter video file, you can select which chapter to play. To select the video chapter: 1. Press Options. 2. Highlight View Chapter, then press OK. 3. Press / to highlight your chapter selection, then press OK twice.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To view subtitles: 1. During video playback, press Subtitle repeatedly until your desired subtitles display or “Subtitle Off” appears. Or, press Options, highlight Subtitles, then press OK and follow the steps below. 2. Select your preferred language or Off (to disable subtitles), then press OK. 3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again. Adjust Subtitles After selecting subtitles, use this option to adjust subtitles during video playback.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Play Mode Use the play mode option to set video repeat options. Press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Repeat All – All the video files in the current video folder are played in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back. Repeat One – The current video file is played repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Displaying the Video Playback Panel Use this option to display the Video Playback Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: Video playback progress bar Elapsed and total playback times To view the Video Playback Panel: 1. During video playback, press OK. The video playback panel appears on the bottom of the screen, showing a progress bar along with the elapsed and total playback times. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved and stored on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to the media player, you will experience the same DVD menu navigation functionality using the buttons on the media player remote as you would using a DVD remote for a DVD player connected to a television.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation Playback Options To display the video playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. Main Menu Selection To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode: 1. Press Options. 2. Highlight Menu, then press OK. The main menu displays. Note: Make sure the DVD menu option is set to On. See “DVD Menu” on page 177. Selecting Subtitles See “Subtitle” on page 67.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 9 Playing Music You can listen to audio files on your TV/audio system using the media player. Supported Audio Formats MP3 WAV/PCM/LPCM WMA AAC FLAC MKA AIF/AIFF OGG Dolby Digital Plus DTS Music Playback 1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu, then press OK. 2. The screen displays available music files and folders in the media player’s local drive by default.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Genre, Artist, Album, Playlists, Favorites) See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 54 for details. 3. Locate the audio file you want to play. To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, then press OK. To begin playback of an album, highlight the album, then press OK. Press OK again to play the album. To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Sorting 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display music by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again. Music Menu Options In the main video screen, press Options. The Music menu options display.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Favorite The Music favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See “Favorite” on page 63. Rate The Music rate function is the same as the Videos rate function. See “Rate” on page 63. Move & Copy The Music move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 64. Delete The Music delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete” on page 64.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback when in the music playback screen: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to select the scan speed). 2. Press PLAY to resume playback on the selected position. Scan the audio playback forward or backward Press PREV (previous track) once.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Options To display the music playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. Get Content Info The Music get content info function is the same as the Videos get content info function. See “Get Content Info” on page 62. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See “Rescan Info” on page 63.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Repeat All – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back. Repeat One – The current audio track is played repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To use your iPod with the media player, simply plug your iPod in to the USB port and navigate through the interface menu. Note: The media player only supports USB mass storage mode. iPod Touch is not a USB mass storage device and is therefore not supported.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 10 Viewing Photos You can view your digital photos both individually and in slideshow mode on your TV using the media player. Supported Image File Formats GIF (Animated GIFs are not supported) BMP (non-compressed) JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) (does not support CMYK or YCCK) TIF/TIFF (RGB) (does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, or KCMY) PNG (Non-alpha channel only) Photo Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Photos menu, then press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Date, Folders, Recent). See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 54 for details. 4. Locate the picture file you want to view. To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press OK. To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press (next). To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press (previous).
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Sorting 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display photos by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photos Menu Options In the main photo screen, press Options. The Photos menu options display. Press Back when complete to return to the main menu. Add to Queue The Photos add to queue function is the same as the Videos add to queue function. See “Add to Queue” on page 63. Favorite The Photos favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See “Favorite” on page 63. Rate The Photos rate function is the same as the Videos rate function.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. The screen below displays. Press OK. Set as Background You can set any photo as the system background to replace the default grass field and sunny sky photo or other photo you have previously selected. 1. Find and select the photo you want to use for the background in the Photos menu, then press OK. 2. Press Options. 3. Select Set as Background, then press . 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photo Display Options To display the photo options while viewing a photo, press Options. To return to the photo you were viewing, press Back or Options again. Play Mode Use the play mode option to set repeat and shuffle options. 1. During photo playback, press Options. 2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Rate See “Rate” on page 63. Favorite See “Favorite” on page 63. Add to Queue See “Add to Queue” on page 63. Delete See “Delete” on page 64. Displaying Photo Thumbnails While viewing a photo or slideshow, press to display thumbnails of all your photos. Use the navigation buttons to select another photo to view, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Displaying Photo Information Use this option to display the Picture Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current picture: Image filename Source Image file size and resolution Image’s sequence number and the total number of image files in the current photo folder To view the photo information panel: During photo viewing, press OK. Press Back to hide photo information.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Slideshow Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control slideshow playback: Button Function STOP Discontinue the slideshow PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume the slideshow NEXT Display the next picture file in the slideshow PREV Play the previous picture file in the slideshow Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow Access Setup > Photo settings to repeat and/or shuffle a slideshow. See “Slideshow Sequence” on page 180.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 11 Files You can view and manage all of your media files in one place using the Files menu. Files Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Files menu, then press OK. 2. The screen displays all available media files and folders in the media player’s local drive by default. The display is in list view. 3. Locate a file you want to play. To play a single file, select the file from the list or by navigating through the folder structure, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Sorting Files The Files sorting function “Sorting” on page 62. is the same as the Videos sorting function. See Files Options To manage files (move, copy, delete, rename, and select), do the following: With an individual file or folder selected, press Options. Move & Copy The Files move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 64.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 12 Internet Services Important: A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL or cable) is required to use Internet services. Availability varies by country. These services may be changed, terminated, or interrupted at any time. After connecting to a network, you can use the media player to access media content from the following Internet services: AccuWeather.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual *Netflix is available in certain countries. Unlimited membership required. More information at www.netflix.com. Pandora – Free, personalized Internet radio playing only the music you love. Enter your favorite songs or artists, and enjoy stations created just for you. Rate songs as they play, because Pandora caters to your tastes and adapts stations to your feedback on the spot.* *Pandora available in US only.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Adding a Service to Favorites You can add a Service to your Favorites so that it’s quickly available via the dashboard when you are in the Home screen or other screens (when you press or navigate to in certain screens then press OK). 1. In the Services screen, press / to select a service you want to favorite, then press Options. 2. Press OK to list the service in the dashboard under Favorites.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual AccuWeather.com The Weather service provided by AccuWeather.com provides local forecasts for everywhere in the United States and over two million locations worldwide. To access Weather: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select AccuWeather.com , then press OK to display the AccuWeather.com home screen.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® The BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service lets you order and instantly watch movies from BLOCKBUSTER® right on your TV!* Rent or buy the newest releases from your couch No monthly fees New releases available the same day as DVD/Blu-ray Choose from thousands of the movies you love Note: *BLOCKBUSTER On Demand free online account required. US only. To Get Started: 1. Go to http://www.blockbuster.com/wd and select the Activate Now button.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual CinemaNow With over 11,000 titles to choose from, CinemaNow gives you instant access to new release movies the same day they come out on DVD and brings you TV episodes for many popular shows the day after they air.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Deezer Deezer is a personalized on-demand music service to listen to seven million tracks anytime, anywhere and one of the most popular Internet and mobile music offerings in Europe. To access Deezer: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select Deezer , then press OK. The Deezer main screen displays. 3. Press / to choose an option, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Signing in to Your Deezer Account Sign in to your Deezer account to access My Music (your playlists and favorites) and Top Charts. Note: If you do not have a Deezer account and want to create one, go to http://www.deezer.com. 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar. Press / to select Deezer, then press OK. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Sign In, then press OK. Select Sign in, then press OK. 5.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Radios You can choose from a variety of radios by music genre and subgenre. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press 2. Press OK to select a radio. / to select Radios, then press OK. 3. Press / to select a radio by music genre, then press OK. 4. Press / to select a radio by music subgenre, then press OK. 5. With a radio you want to listen to selected, press Options to select Become a Fan. This adds the radio to Favorite Radios for quick access in the future. 6.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Select Playlists, then press OK. 4. Press Options, then select Create Your Playlist. Press OK. 5. Type in the name of your playlist using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press OK. Favorite Radios Accessing a favorite radio station in My Music: 1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select My Music, then press OK. 2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in. 3. Select Favorite Radios, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select Delete from Favorite, then press OK. 3. Select OK, then press OK. Top Charts These are songs deemed most popular by Deezer users by country. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Top Charts, then press OK. 2. With the filter button selected , press OK. 3. Press / to filter channel results (choose from FR, BE, UK, US), then press OK twice. 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Facebook Share your status, photos, videos, and your favorite links on Facebook. Find out the latest news from your social network or the world and so much more. Access it all on your big screen TV. You must have have a valid Facebook account to use this service. You can create a Facebook account at www.facebook.com. Signing in to Facebook for the First Time 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photos You can view the photos or photo albums you and others users have posted to Facebook either individually or as a slideshow. 1. In the Facebook main menu, select Photos then press OK. 2. Navigate to a photo album, then press OK. 3. Navigate to a photo then press OK, or press (PAUSE/PLAY) to start a photo slideshow (see “Slideshow Playback Controls” on page 89). Photos Options With an individual photo selected or a slideshow running, press Options.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to view your friends’ comments and posts. 3. With an entry selected, press once to select “Like,” if you like the entry , then press OK. Press twice to comment on a news feed entry , press OK, then enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard. Note: Navigating to What’s on your mind? and pressing OK allows you to add a comment to your wall in the newsfeed screen.
WDTVLiveStreamingMediaPlayer User Manual Videos Player With a video playing, press OK to bring up the videos player info panel. You can choose to Like or Comment on a video in the info panel, then press OK. Number of “likes” and comments Video playback progress bar Elapsed and total playback times Videos Options With a video playing, press Options. Zoom - To change the display’s viewing scale, press OK repeatedly until the preferred viewing scale is achieved.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Event Event displays all events you’ve been invited to, and allows you to view more information about or comment on events, and view your friends’ comments and “Like” or comment on them. The number of people who like or have commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the Event entry. 1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Events, then press OK. 2. Select an event you’ve been invited to, then press OK. 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Flickr Flickr is an online image and video management and sharing website. Flickr content is organized based on tags—a keyword or category label that describes content. Tags help users to search for contents that have something in common. Each content file can have as many as 75 tags associated with it. To learn more about Flickr services, and the options and limitations related to them, go to http://www.flickr.com/tour/. To access Flickr: 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To explore based on the upload date: Press / to select Recent Upload in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to “Flickr Photostream” on page 113 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream. To explore based on popular tags: 1. Press / to select Hot tags in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. 2. Press the navigation buttons to select a tag from the list, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1. Press / to select Search in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. 2. Press / to select Keywords, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. A photostream showing contents associated with the specified keyword displays. Go to page 113 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Searching for a Flickr Member To search for a Flickr member: 1. Press 2. Press / / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press OK. to select Flickr member, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type a member’s user name, email address, or interest using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. A browser screen listing Flickr member links matching your search criteria displays. 4.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. To remove a contact from the list, select the contact name and press Options. Select Delete or Delete All Items, then press OK. My Tags My Tags shows a list of Flickr tags you have searched for. To view My Tags: 1. Press / to select My Tags in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. 2. Press / to select a tag you’ve searched for previously, then press OK to view the photos associated with the tag. 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Flickr Photostream The Flickr photostream layout is the same as that of a Photos directory in thumbnail mode. You can use the navigation buttons to select content. To view content in fullscreen mode, select the file and press OK. To view a slideshow using all the current photostream’s content, press or OK. Contents display in the Flickr Player screen. Go to next section for information.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Player Options As with a regular photo slideshow, you can customize the way content is displayed in the Flickr Player. To do this, press Options. Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Setup menu and follow the instructions under “Photo Scaling” on page 181. To rotate the image display, press / and select Rotate left or Rotate right, then press OK repeatedly until the preferred display angle is achieved.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Flingo Flingo offers free Internet Television from leading studios, TV networks, and video websites. It also allows you to turn the Web into your remote control. You can simply "fling" your favorite videos to the Queue in the Flingo application on your media player. For more information go to www.flingo.tv. To access Flingo: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Hulu Plus (US only) Hulu Plus offers current hit TV shows and award-winning movies anytime in HD. Watch any current season episode of top shows like Modern Family, Glee, 30 Rock and many others, enjoy classic series, or explore acclaimed movies from The Criterion Collection and Miramax. Visit www.hulu.com/plus for details.* * Hulu Plus membership required. US only. The following conditions must be satisfied before you can use the Hulu Plus service.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Live365 Use Live365 to create your own online radio station or listen to other Live365 broadcasters’ online stations. Music selections are compiled based on user ratings. Some small AM and FM stations also utilize Live365 to stream audio over the Internet. To access Live365: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press Live365 , then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select Sign In or Don’t have an account?, then press OK. If you don’t have an account, follow the on-screen instructions to create your Live365 account online. 3. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 account password on the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 5. Press / to select a save option.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Listening to a Live365 Station New Live365 users can browse for a radio station. You can access the last station you’ve listened to if you’ve already accessed Live365 from the media player. Registered Live365 users can access My Preset List and listen to favorite stations. Live365 VIP members can listen to premium radio stations. To browse for a radio station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press 2. Press / / to select Stations, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual The Live365 Station screen: The Live365 station screen provides view and sorting and audio quality filtering options. 1. Press , select the view icon , and press OK to switch between Grid and List views. , and press OK. 2. Press / to select the sorting and filter icon 3. Press , then / to select Filter by audio quality.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To listen to a favorite station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select My Presets, then press OK. Press / to select a station from your preset list. 2. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a VIP station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Stations, then press OK. 2. Press / to select VIP Stations, then press OK. 3. Press / to select a music genre, then press OK. 4. Press 5. Press 6.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select Search, then press OK. 3. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons to key in a search keyword, then press OK. 4. Press / to select a station from the search result. 5. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. Displaying the Currently Playing Station 1. On the Live365 home screen, select My Presets, Stations, or Last Played, then press Options. 2. Press / to select Now Playing, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Providing Song Feedback Music selections in Live365 are compiled based on their user ratings. You can participate in the selection process by giving a song the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” vote. To provide song feedback: 1. While the song is playing, press / to select a feedback icon: for positive feedback, for negative feedback. Press OK. 2. A feedback confirmation screen appears. Press OK to go back the the Now Playing screen.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Mediafly Mediafly conveniently brings your favorite Internet content and podcasts to your media player from favorite sources like CNN, BBC, NBC, ESPN, WSJ, Fox, NPR, and more. Set up once with Mediafly and enjoy the same content on TVs, smartphones, computers, and beyond. Mediafly is available worldwide; features may vary based on country. To access Mediafly: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Select Sign in, then press OK. 5. You are provided with two options to sign in to your Mediafly account. Option 1: On your computer, go to www.mediafly.com/wd and enter the code on your TV screen. Select Continue, then press OK. Option 2: Select Enter User ID, then press OK. Go to steps 6-7. 6. Press OK, then use the navigation buttons to type your Mediafly user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. to type 7.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Mediafly Player The Mediafly layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause and resume playback. Press FF/REV to fast forward or reverse in 10 second increments. Press NEXT/PREV to select the next/previous podcast in the channel.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To access Popular Channels: 1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press OK. / to select Popular Channels, then press 2. Press / to select a Popular channels category, then press OK. or navigate to and press OK, then / to choose a filter (Both, 3. Press Audio, Video), then press OK twice. 4. Press / to select a podcast from the display. 5. Press or OK to start watching or listening to the selected podcast. Browse content plug-ins To browse content plug-ins: 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Search 1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press / to select Search, then press OK. 2. Press / to filter channel results (Both, Audio, Video, Add Media Plug in via mCode), then press OK. to type a podcast search using the 3. Use the navigation buttons on-screen keyboard. Press OK, then press OK. 4. Press / to select a podcast from the display, then press or OK to start watching or listening to the selected podcast. Deleting a Mediafly Account 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Netflix Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly on your WD TV Live Hub media player. Don’t wait for the mailman to deliver your movies and don’t settle for streaming to your small computer screen. Access your Netflix unlimited membership and instantly watch TV episodes and movies on your big screen.* *Netflix is available in certain countries. Unlimited membership required. More information at www.netflix.com.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Pandora (US only) Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet radio service. With Pandora, you can input a song title or artist name and the service responds by playing selections that are musically similar. You can provide feedback (approved/not approved) on individual songs, which Pandora takes into account for future selections. Conditions for Using Pandora The following conditions must be satisfied before you can use the Pandora service.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Signing in to Pandora for the First Time 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select Pandora , then press OK. 3. Press OK to bring up the Add Account screen. 4. If you already have a Pandora account, choose I have a Pandora account, then press OK to create your new Pandora account. Proceed to step 6. 5.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Once you have successfully signed in to Pandora, the Stations screen appears. From this screen you can create new stations, start listening to previously created stations and Quickmix playlist, and define profile preferences for your account. For more information on the features, options, and limitations of using Pandora, go to http://www.pandora.com.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To create a Pandora station: 1. Navigate to Create Station or press Options to select Create station. Press OK. 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 3. Press / to select a listing from the search results, then press OK. The listing you selected will serve as the station ‘seed’ for Pandora to compile and stream music similar to your station.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual QuickMix QuickMix is a feature that allows you to listen to more than one of your stations at once. QuickMix will play only one song based on particular musical characteristics at a time (unlike regular Pandora stations, which play four related songs in a row), so the mood changes more often. Providing Song Feedback You can influence the music selection that is streamed into your Pandora station by providing track feedback for the song currently playing.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Bookmarking a Song or Artist You have the option to bookmark a song or an artist for later reference. You can later refer to this bookmark if you want buy the track when you’ve sign in to Pandora from your computer or mobile computing device, or if you want to share your musical preferences with other Pandora users. To bookmark a song or artist: 1. While a song is playing, press / to select , then press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Picasa View, share and enjoy your photographs right from your television. To learn more about Picasa services, and the options and limitations related to them, go to http://www.picasa.google.com. To access Picasa: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press , then press OK to display the Picasa home screen.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Select Add Account, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa account password in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 5. Press / to select a save option. Press OK when finished. Options include: No – Your account details are not saved.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual You can sort and filter content on this page by showing all content (All) or your Unlisted Gallery or Public Gallery. Press or navigate to , and press OK, then press / and OK twice to switch that selection. Searching for Content You can search Picasa for photos and videos of particular interest to you. The search results are based on the following: Filenames Captions Tags Folder or album names Camera maker Date (i.e.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual The content search begins (this may take a few seconds). Content matching your search word appears in a Search result screen. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select a photo or video from the display. 4. Press or OK to view the selected photo or start watching the selected video. To use search history: 1. Press the SEARCH Search History list. button on the remote control. This toggles you to the 2. Press / to select a search from the display. 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photo Menu Options With a photo thumbnail in a web album selected, press Options. The My Photos menu options display. Press Back when complete to return to the web album menu.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photo Display Options To display the photo options while viewing a photo, press Options. To return to the photo you were viewing, press Back or Options again. Information See “Information” on page 140. Play Mode See “Play Mode” on page 86. Rotate Left & Right See “Rotate Left & Right” on page 86. Selecting Photo Zoom and Pan Options See “Selecting Video Zoom and Pan Options” on page 69. Upload to Facebook See “Upload to Facebook” on page 64.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Player The Picasa video layer layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press to pause and resume playback. People I’m Following People I’m Following contains thumbnails showing icons for the people you are following on Picasa. Select an icon to view each person’s Public Gallery Albums.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual SHOUTcast Radio SHOUTcast Radio is the ultimate directory of online radio stations featuring over 45,000 music, talk, sports, and community radio stations from around the world. To access SHOUTcast: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press SHOUTcast Radio , then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Press / to select a radio station. 5. Press Options, then press / to select Add to Favorite if you want to add the station to Favorites. Press OK. 6. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. You can view information about the currently playing station and song such as title, artist, genre, number of listeners, etc. at the top of the screen. Searching for a SHOUTcast Radio Station To search for a SHOUTcast Radio station: 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To add to a station, program, or podcast to your favorites: 1. Go to the station list showing the station you want to add. 2. Press / to select the station you want to add or begin playing a station. 3. Press Options, then press / to select Add to Favorites if you want to add the station to Favorites, then press OK. 4. Press OK again to confirm. Listening to a Station in Your Favorites List To listen to a favorite station: 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Removing a Station from Your Preset List You can remove stations you no longer want from your preset list. To remove a station from your preset list: 1. On the SHOUTcast Radio main screen, press / to select Favorites, then press OK. 2. Press / to select the station you want to remove. 3. Press Options, then press / to select Remove from Favorites, then press OK. 4. A confirmation prompt appears. Select OK, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Spotify Enjoy on-demand access to over 15 million tracks and albums. Any artist, any album, any genre - available instantly on your media player.* Spotify is available in: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, The Netherlands, and Spain. To use the service, create a Spotify account at www.spotify.com. *Spotify Premium account required. To access Spotify: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Searching for a Spotify Artist, Album, or Track To search for a Spotify artist, album, or track: 1. On the Spotify main screen, press / to select Search, then press OK. to key in a 2. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons search keyword, then press OK. 3. Press / to select a track from the search result. 4. Press or OK to start listening to the selected track. Filtering Search Results 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Adding a Track to a Playlist If you like a particular track, you can add it to a playlist for easier access in the future. To add a track to a playlist: 1. Go to the track list showing the track you want to add. 2. Press / to select the track you want to add or begin playing a track. 3. Press Options, then press / to select Add to Track to Playlist, then press OK. 4. If you want to create a new playlist for the track, select Create New Playlist, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Select Collaborate, then press OK. 4. The playlist is now set to Collaborate, and the playlist appears with a dot next to it. You can reverse this setting by pressing Options with the playlist selected, then select Uncollaborate. Share You can share a track or playlist with the friends you have added to your Spotify account, or to Facebook. 1. With the track or playlist you want to share selected, press Options, then press / to select Share, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. In the Spotify home screen, press starred tracks display. / to select Starred, then press OK. Your People On the Spotify main screen, press / to select People, then press OK to see a list of the friends you’ve added to your Spotify account. Select a friend then press OK to view and play their published playlists. Inbox On the Spotify main screen, press / to select Inbox, then press OK to see a list of songs your friends have sent to your Spotify account.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Delete Spotify Account To delete a Spotify account: 1. On the Spotify main screen, press / to select Account, and press OK. 2. Select the Spotify account you wish to delete, then press to select the x and press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual TuneIn The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format. To access TuneIn: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press TuneIn , then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Write down the activation code and follow the onscreen instructions (go to http://radiotime.com/mydevice to associate the media player with your account). When finished, choose Continue, then press OK. 4. Select Enter RadioTime.com account, then press OK. 5. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn user name using the on-screen keyboard, then press OK. 6.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons search keyword, then press OK. to key in a Note: You can also press on the remote control to toggle to the results list after entering several characters in the search field. 3. Press 4. Press / to select a station from the search result. or OK to start listening to the selected radio station.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Press Options, then press / to select Remove Preset, then press OK. 4. A confirmation prompt appears. Select OK, then press OK. Getting Station Information You can view information about the currently playing station and song. 1. While the station is playing or selected, press Options, then / to select View info. Press OK. 2. The information screen appears, displaying info such as genre, language, currently playing song, next song, and time.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual YouTube YouTube is a video hosting website where you can upload and share videos. To access YouTube: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select YouTube , then press OK to display the YouTube home screen.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube account password in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 5. Press / to select a save option. Press OK when finished. Options include: No – Your account details are not saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you access YouTube using the media player.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Searching for Videos You can search YouTube for videos of particular interest to you. The search results are based on the tags associated with uploaded videos. The media player saves your searches so you can quickly recall them. Note: Videos that are tagged “private” by users do not appear in search results. To search for videos: 1. Press / to select Search in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1. Press the SEARCH Search History list. button on the remote control. This toggles you to the 2. Press / to select a search from the display. 3. Press OK to perform the saved search. Top Favorites These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. Press / to select Top Favorites in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2. The list of top favorite videos display.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Most Popular These are videos deemed most popular by YouTube users. To access Most Popular: 1. Press / to select Most Popular in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2. The list of most popular videos display. To refine this list, press / to select , and press OK. 3. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press OK. 4. Press the navigation buttons to select a video from the display, then press or OK to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual YouTube Options When you select a video in any of the YouTube submenu screens described above (i.e., User > My Favorites, Search, Top Favorites, Featured Videos, Most Popular, Most Viewed, and Top Rated), pressing Options brings up the following screen: Like or Dislike this Video - see “Like or Dislike Videos” on page 164. Add to favorites - see “Adding Videos to Favorites” on page 164. Add to playlist - see “Adding Videos to a Playlist” on page 165.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual YouTube Player Options As with a regular video playback screen, you can the customize the way content displays in the YouTube Player. To do this, press Options. Like or Dislike this Video - see “Like or Dislike Videos” on page 164. Add to favorites - see “Adding Videos to Favorites” on page 164. Add to playlist - see “Adding Videos to a Playlist” on page 165. Flagging - use this option to flag a video for inappropriate content.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Press the navigation buttons to select a video from the list, then press start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Adding Videos to a Playlist Use this option if you enjoyed a particular video and want to add it to one of your playlists. To add a video to My Favorites from the Related Videos screen: 1. On the Related Videos screen of the video you want to add as a favorite, press / to select Add to Favorites, then press OK. 2. Press / to select Create your playlist (to create a new playlist) or Choose your current playlist. 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To set the media player’s additional encoding setting: 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigate to Home | Setup menu bar. Press / to select System, then press OK. Press / to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK. Press / to select the encoding support you require, then press OK. YouTube Leanback YouTube is a video hosting website where you can upload and share videos. Access YouTube Leanback online at www.youtube.com/leanback. To access YouTube Leanback: 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 13 Games You can access game services and use the remote control to play them using the Games menu. Games Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Games menu, then press OK. 2. The screen displays all available game services. The display is in grid view. Use the navigation buttons to select a game service, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select a game, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 14 RSS RSS (Really Simple Syndication) provides you with a list of current news items in a brief format so you can scan headlines and choose the items that interest you most without visiting websites. Reading RSS Feeds 1. Navigate to the Home | RSS menu, then press OK. 2. The screen displays all available RSS feeds. The display is in grid view. Use the navigation buttons to select a headline of a RSS feed that you want to read, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 15 Setup and Advanced Features The Setup menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Setup category: 1. Press Setup, or navigate to the Home | Setup menu and press OK. 2. Use the Up/Down arrows to select a Setup category, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Setup Navigation Buttons Use these buttons on the remote control to navigate within and between the Settings screens. Button Up/Down arrows Function • Select a menu • Select a menu setting in an option screen OK Displays the option screen for the selected menu 1. Press OK. A confirmation prompt appears. 2. Select OK, then press OK. If you fail to select OK within 15 seconds, the new setting will not be applied.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual You will be prompted to select the TV standard applicable to your device. This setting depends on your regional location. Options include: NTSC – United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. PAL – Europe, Greenland, parts of Africa and South America, the Mideast, China, India, Australia, and Indonesia Select a regional TV standard then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Options include: Stereo (Analog, S/PDIF, HDMI) This is the default setting that decodes all audio streams into 2-channel output via analog (RCA connectors), S/PDIF (optical connector), or HDMI. Recommended if you are using a 2- or 4-speaker entertainment unit.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Auto Detect If you select Auto Detect a summary of your auto detect settings display. Press then, with the selected, press OK again. Manual Setup If you select Manual Setup, select one or more of the following options that describe your receiver, then press OK after each selection. Press then, with the selected, press OK again.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual setting is On. Options are Off, Enable DRC for All Files, Enable DRC for Compatible Files, and Max. Appearance Use the menus in the Appearance screen to set user interface display options for the media player. Language Press / to select the display language, then press OK. Video Calibration Use this menu to correct any issues with overscan (the display is cropped in the TV screen).
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual User Interface Backgrounds You can use this menu to set a different photo as the system background to replace the default grass field and sunny sky photo. You can choose from the WD Creative Masters backgrounds or Your Backgrounds. WD Creative Masters WD Creative Masters includes themed albums of photos from leading photographers that you can use for your media player user interface background.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Screensaver Style Use this menu to choose your screensaver display style. The WD Logo screensaver is the default style, but you can also choose a Random Photo Slideshow of photos stored in the media player’s internal drive or a Folder Photo Slideshow of photos from a single folder as your screensaver. Show New Items Use this menu to select a date range for the media files added to your content source(s) to be marked as “new.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Settings Use the menus in the Video Settings screen to configure the display and sequence option for video files. Video Playback Sequence Use this menu to select the video playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go to “Play Mode” on page 69 for a description of these video playback modes. DVD Menu Use this menu to disable the DVD menu display (set to Off) if your video file supports it. Default setting is On.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the video browser screen. The default setting is Preview View. Examples of grid, list, and preview views are shown below.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the Music settings screen to configure the display and sequence option for audio files. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select the audio playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go to “To set the music repeat mode:” on page 78 for a description of the audio playback modes. Audio Track Display Use this menu to select which file information to display in the audio browser screen. The default setting is File name.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Grid View. Examples of both grid and list views are shown below. Grid View List View Photo Settings Use the menus on this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings when viewing your image files. Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Slideshow Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. You can select from 3 seconds (default) to 5 minutes. Photo Scaling Use this menu to define how pictures are scaled when you view them. This also applies when pictures are viewed in a slideshow. Options include: Keep as original – Maintains the original resolution of the image (default).
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Settings Use the menus in this category to configure and view the media player’s network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. See “Network Setup” on page 21 for information and instructions regarding the initial setup wizard. Press / to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Network Setup Wired 1. Navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK. 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Manual: Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press to select IP address, then press OK. / 7. Manual: Use the navigation buttons to key in your IP address using the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 8. Manual: Repeat the step above to key in values for the subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings. 9. Manual: After entering all the configuration settings, select Finish, then press OK. 10.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Select Wireless, then press OK. 5. Select a wireless connection method, then press OK. Auto search, Manually enter the wireless network name, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - see “Wireless Network Setup” on page 22 for further instructions. Get Windows Pairing Code (Windows 7) You can use Windows 7 to “pair” the media player to your network as a wireless network setup option. 1. Under Wireless Network Setup, select Get Window pairing code, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. 3. Click Add a wireless device. 4. Click on the media player device icon, then click Next. 5. Enter the pairing code (see step 1), then click Next.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Select the network you want to add the media player to from the list, then click Next. 7. Press OK on the remote to connect the media player to your network (see step 1). 8. Once the media player connects to the network, the following screen displays. Click Close. Previously Connected Wireless Network This menu displays a record of your wireless network settings.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Share Server Must be set to On to enable access to an attached USB drive via the local network. See “Transferring Files” on page 30 for information and instructions. Workgroup Allows the media player to join an existing Samba (CIFS/SMB) workgroup on your network. Computers and devices in the same workgroup may allow each other access to their files. To join a workgroup, enter the Workgroup Name then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Remote Settings Select a function for the A, B, C, and D function buttons on the remote controller. The remote settings menu displays the functions currently assigned to each button. To change functions, press / to select a function button, then press OK. Press / to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup, etc., then press OK. To reset the function buttons to default settings, select Reset, then press OK.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual System Use the menus in this category to configure the media player’s general functions. Press / to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Set Time Zone for Clock Use this menu to select your local time zone and turn Daylight Savings Time Off or On so that the media player displays the current time.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Meta-Source Manager Use this menu to select a meta-source that provides metadata information and artwork for your media files. Select Movie, Music, or TV Show to display and select available meta-sources for the media type. Select Add New Meta-Source and select the meta-source XML file from the network or attached USB storage. You can also create your own meta-source. Go to www.wdtvlive.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Ask – the password must be entered to access the service. Store Demo Mode When set to On, this option allows settings to be changed and functions tested for demonstration purposes. After exiting Store Demo Mode, all previous user settings are restored. When the media player is idle for 60 seconds in Store Demo Mode, a demo video begins playing. Press OK to exit idle mode when this occurs.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 7. Press / to select Last Name, then press OK. 8. Use the navigation buttons to type in your last name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 9. Press / to select Email, then press OK. 10. Use the navigation buttons to type in your email address using the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 11.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual reset all online service accounts before returning or otherwise transferring the device to purge your internet services personal account information, network shares passwords, and wireless network passwords. To perform a device reset: 1. Press / to select Device Reset, then press OK. 2. Press / to select a device reset option, then press OK. 3. Select OK in the confirmation screen, then press OK. Device Restart Press OK to restart the media player.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Media Library Media Library scans and consolidates the media contents of the internal hard drive, USB drive, and network drives into a database through which you can easily locate media files. This feature is set to on by default. The following conditions will prevent the Media Library from processing your media. The USB device has read-only protection. There is not enough hard drive space on the USB device.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Converting The Content Into A Usable Format There are several fast, easy-to-use applications available online that can convert photos, videos, and music files into formats optimized for use on your media player. The software also allows simultaneous conversion of multiple files in batches regardless of their original formats. Examining Your Files MediaInfo (free software) can provide technical and tag information about your video or audio files.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 16 System Maintenance The system software of your media player can be upgraded to the latest release, which can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. To ensure that you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at http://register.wdc.com. This chapter describes how to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Press OK. 2. Select Update device on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK. This restarts the system. You can also select What’s New in This Update? to see the changes. 3. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the media player power LED remains off. • Make sure the TV is turned on. • Make sure that the power adapter and power outlet are okay. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly attached to the correct terminals on both the TV and the media player. The TV screen is blank and the media player power LED is blinking. • Check your TV input source selection.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Problem The slideshow pictures are distorted. Solution Navigate to the Home | Settings | Photo screen and select Keep as original or Fit to screen in the Photo Scaling field. FILES File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 204. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to a usable format. AUDIO There is no sound. • Make sure the volume on the entertainment unit is not muted.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Problem The media player remote control does not work. Solution • Press only one button at a time. • Make sure the batteries are properly inserted. • The batteries may already be drained out. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that the path between the remote control and the media player is not blocked.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Common Error Messages If this message appears Perform this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are different conditions under which this error message may appear. The message will specify the issue. For example, not enough space is used on the storage or a journaled file system. No storage present. Attach the USB device that contains your media files. Media Library requires more storage space: [XXXMB] 1.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this action Unable to play the selected file. Please see the User Manual for a list of supported file formats. 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media player or map a drive to the media player while the file is located. 2. Connect the USB device to your computer or check the file on the media player’s internal drive and make sure the file format is correct/supported (see “Supported Formats” on page 204). 3.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 17 Appendix Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of the same digital content but may be encoded in different digital formats. For example, a single video file may actually include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together. The media player is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 204.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .3g2/.3gp/.mov/.mp4 Video: AVC MPEG/4 Audio: AAC AC3 MPEG Audio QuickTime .asf/.wmv Video: DivX3 WMV3 Audio: WMA2 WMA3 ASF .avi/.divx Video: AVC DivX (3/4/5/6) MPEG4 M-JPEG (422) WMV3 WVC1 (VC1) Xvid Audio: AAC AC3 ADPCM DTS PCM MPEG Audio AVI .dat Video: MPEG1 Audio: MPEG Audio CDXA .dvr-ms Video: MPEG2 Audio: AC3 MPEG Audio ASF .
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .iso (BD)/.mts/.m2t/.m2ts/ .m4t/.tp/.trp/.ts/.tts Video: AVC MPEG1/2/4 Audio: AC3 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTSHD MPEG Audio PCM MPEG TS .iso (DVD)/.m1s/.m2p/ .mpg/.mpeg/.mpeg2/ .mod/.vbs/.vob Video: MPEG1/2 Audio: AC3 MPEG Audio PCM DTS MPEG PS/MPEG TS .
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual File Codec Format/container AUDIO WAV PCM WAVE LPCM/PCM PCM None OGG OGG VORBIS OGG WMA WMA2 (WMA)/WMA3 (WMA Pro) ASF AIF/AIFF PCM AIFF MKA 1. AC3 2. DTS 3. FLAC 4. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 5. MPEG Audio 6. OGG Vorbis 7. PCM MATROSKA AC3/EC3 AC3 None APE APE Monkey’s Audio An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Thumbnail Support Limitation MUSIC Filename extension Only supports ID3 and EXIF format have thumbnail mp3 Yes Thumbnail in the id3 tag (“APIC” or “PIC” tag) wma Yes Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info) m4a Yes Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”) mp4a Yes Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”) flac Yes Thumbnail in the flac format asf Yes Thumbnail in the asf for
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Cet appareil n'est destiné qu'a` des adaptateur compatibles marqués "UL Listed.” CE Compliance for Europe Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied.
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WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
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WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual Index A Accessories 3 AccuWeather.
WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual sorting 91 view 90 firmware auto detect new 193 check latest 193 firmware upgrade procedure 196 troubleshooting 200 Flickr 108 exit 114 exploring for contents 108 my contacts 111 my tags 112 photostream 113 player 113 searching for a member 111 searching for contents 109 Flingo 115 folder sharing 35 Mac 41 Windows 7 35 Windows Vista 39 Windows XP 41 folder view music 74 photos 82 videos 61 G Games 167 GNU general public license 212 GPL software 212 H HD media
WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual error messages 201 exemptions 54 overview 53, 194 media server 28, 30 Mediafly 124 browse content plug-ins 127 deleting an account 128 exit 128 my channels 125 player 126 player options 126 popular channels 126 search 128 signing in 124 menus overview 6 metadata 190 meta-source manager 190 Music audio track display 179 auto play 188 background music info panel 179 browser display 180 folder view 74 media library compilation categories 54 menu options 75 playbac
WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual menu options 84 pan options 86 rotate 86 set as background 85 sort & filter 82 supported formats 203 view 81 zoom options 86 Picasa 136 deleting an account 142 display options 141 featured 142 menu options 140 My Photos 139 people I’m following 142 recent 142 searching for content 138 video player 142 Play To 6 playlist supported formats 203 videos, playback 61, 74 podcasts 124 power AC connector 8 cable connection 13 global AC adapter configurations 13 LED ind
WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual get content info 189 language 174 LED light control 192 media library 189 meta-source manager 190 music settings 179 navigation buttons 170 photo settings 180 remote controller settings 188 reset to factory defaults 192 RSS ticker 176 screensaver delay 175 screensaver style 176 select time zone 189 setup menu bar 169 setup screen navigation 170 theme 174 video calibration 174 video settings 177 setup 169 shared folder 29 Shoutcast Radio 143 about 146 adding a s
WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual removing a station from your preset list 155 reporting problems 156 searching 154 sign in 153 U USB device connection 18 disconnection 18 Eject button 48, 49 error messages 201 media library 194 media library compilation 53 removal 19 supported devices 7 troubleshooting 199 USB ports 8 V Video menu options 62 video output composite 170 Video settings browser display 178 subtitle border 177 subtitle default 177 subtitle font size 177 video sequence 177 Videos
WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual Z zoom options photos 86 videos 69 INDEX – 224
