® WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Music Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Playing Music From Your iPod® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mediafly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Pandora (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Picasa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 TuneIn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 YouTube . . . .
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live Hub Media Center. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new media center. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Watch popular movies and TV episodes instantly – Don’t wait for the mailman to deliver your movies and don’t settle for streaming to your small computer screen.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Transfer files easily – Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the Live Hub built-in drive using the on-screen menus. It’s a multi-room media server streaming to any TV in your house – You can stream any file on the WD TV Live Hub media center to a WD TV Live Plus or WD TV Live media player or any DLNA/UPnP compatible TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or game console.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Menus Your media is organized, categorized and ready to play – The WD TV Live Hub media center finds and categorizes all the media on the built-in drive and any connected USB drives and displays it in one easy-to-view menu system. If you have one of our My Book® Live ™ network drives connected to your network, it will find the media on that, too.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Video output resolution includes 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces). Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content. Plug-and-Play USB 2.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Power Button and LED Indicator 1 2 Item Component Description 1 Power button • When power LED is on: 3 - Press the power button to power down the media center. The internal drive is put in sleep mode and other devices can still access it. - Press and hold for five seconds to completely shut down the device and make the internal drive inaccessible. • When power LED is off—Press the power button to power on the media center and wake the internal drive.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live Hub Media Center Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), 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 Compatibility
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Installation Procedure The media center installation procedure is outlined below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the power cable. Establish a network connection. Transfer content from your computer to the media center. Connect the media center to your TV or entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 5. Connect a USB device containing your media content (optional). Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable 1.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Step 2 - Connecting to Your Network The media center can be connected to your home network so you can transfer files back and forth from your networked computer to the media center, and 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. Wired Network Connection Note: Ethernet cables are sold separately.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Step 3 - Loading Content On Your Media Center Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your media center. You can also transfer files from your media center to your computer. 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the drive’s power cable (see “Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable” on page 11). 3. Use Ethernet cables to connect the media center (see “Step 2 - Connecting to Your Network” on page 12) and a computer to your router as shown above.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 4. Click WDTVLiveHub in the Network Drives Found list and Map Network Drive in the Things To Do list. 5. Click Yes. 6. A message appears asking whether you want to map the drive automatically. You have two options. Complete step (a) or step (b). (a) To map the drive automatically, click Yes. All share folders available on the device are mapped as network drives automatically. Available drive letters are assigned backwards from Z.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual (b) To map the drive manually, click No. Double-click on ‘WDTVLiveHub’ in the Map Network Drive list, then select an available drive letter. Click Yes to complete drive letter assignment. Note: Once a unit is mapped to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 7. Close the WD Discovery Tool. 8. Click or Start and then (My) Computer. The media center root displays.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Step 4 - Connecting the Media Center The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media center. 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 center’s Audio/Video settings depending on the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video Output” on page 145 for more information on these settings.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 center using an HDMI cable: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media center. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if available).
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Component Video and Audio (High Definition) The component connection only provides video signals. You will also need to connect the composite audio cables to provide sound. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080i. To connect your media center using component and audio cables: 1. Plug component cable connectors into the component jacks on the media center. 2.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Plug the composite connectors into the composite jacks on the media center. 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 center.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Home Theater (High-Definition) To connect a home theater system using HDMI: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media center. 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. Set the appropriate audio output option on the media center.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Step 5 - Connecting a USB Device (Optional) The media center 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 center’s USB ports. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) My Passport portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) 2.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To unlock a locked WD USB device: A USB device must be unlocked for the media center to access its contents. 1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the menu for the media content you wish to access. It can be Music, Videos, or Photo. 2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press / to select OK, then press OK. to type in the USB drive access password in 3. Use the navigation buttons the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 5 Operating the Media Center Using the Remote Control The media center’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 center.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Button Function EJECT Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove 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 the any of these keys once inputs the corresponding number. • Pressing keys 2-9 multiple times inputs the corresponding alpha characters.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Using the Media Center Menu The Home screen displays when turn on your media center or press HOME on the remote control. The menu options in this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media center’s settings.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 39) Last 30 Days (displays media files you have added in the last 30 days) Queue (Use the / navigation buttons then select the Videos, Music, or Photos icon, then press OK - see “Add to Queue” on page 39) Recently Viewed (displays media files you have viewed in the last xx days) After selecting a category,
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Dashboard Options With a file selected in any of the dashboard categories, press Options. Dashboard Options - Favorites Dashboard Options - Last 30 Days 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, Last 30 Days, or Recently Viewed is selected - see “Add to Queue” on page 39). Rate (see “Rate” on page 39).
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Media Library Compilation Exemptions The following conditions will prevent the media library compilation process. The USB device has read-only protection. There is not enough storage space on the media center, network attached storage, or 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. Select OFF, then press OK.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 38). 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 center as an alternative to the methods above.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be listed as shown below (the result of entering ‘bea’ in Photos). Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then press OK or to initiate playback.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 6 Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media center. 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 Hub Media Center User Manual If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using sorting (Alphabetical, Date, Ratings, Recently Viewed) and filter options (All Video, Genre, Playlists, Folder, Favorites) See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 30 for details. 3. Locate the video file you want to play. To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press OK.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 from the Network” on page 72). 4.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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. Edit Multiple Select multiple files then press Options to apply changes to more than file. 1. Press / and select Edit Multiple from the list of options. 2. The edit multiple screen displays.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 38. 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 Hub Media Center 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. 1.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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. Audio Channel Selection Use this option to select the audio language used in the video playback. This option is only available if the current video has more than one audio track.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved and stored in the media center’s internal drive or on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to the media center, you will experience the same DVD menu navigation functionality using the buttons on the media center remote as you would using a DVD remote for a DVD player connected to a television.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Button Left arrow Function • At the main menu, move between selections such as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. • Reduce subtitle display speed during video playback. Right arrow • At the main menu, move between selections such as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. • Increase subtitle display speed during video playback. DVD Navigation Playback Options To display the video playback options, press Options.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 7 Playing Music You can listen to audio files on your TV/audio system using the media center. 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 center’s local drive by default.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Genre, Artist, Album, Playlists, Favorites) See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 30 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Favorite The Music favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See “Favorite” on page 39. Rate The Music rate function is the same as the Videos rate function. See “Rate” on page 39. Move & Copy The Music move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 40. Delete The Music delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete” on page 40.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Note: If you leave the music playback screen, the only playback controls that work are the STOP button (to stop music playback) and Options (during photo playback - to jump to the previous or next track).
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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 38. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See “Rescan Info” on page 39. View Info The Music view info function is the same as the Videos view info function. See “Video Playback Controls” on page 42.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Shuffle Use this option to set the audio tracks in the current music folder/playlist to play in random order. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. During music playback, press Options. 2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Shuffle – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist are shuffled repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 8 Viewing Photos You can view your digital photos both individually and in slideshow mode on your TV using the media center. 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Date, Folders, Recent). See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 30 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 39. Favorite The Photos favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See “Favorite” on page 39. Rate The Photos rate function is the same as the Videos rate function.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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. Select one of the photo scaling options (Keep as Original, Fit to Screen, or Distort to Screen), then press OK. 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.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Rotate Left & Right 1. During photo viewing, press Options. 2. Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right, then press OK. 3. Press Options and select Rotate Left or Rotate Right again as needed until the rotation you want is set for the photo. Selecting Photo Zoom and Pan Options See “Selecting Video Zoom and Pan Options” on page 45. Upload to Facebook See “Upload to Facebook” on page 40. Set As Background See “Set as Background” on page 59. Rate See “Rate” on page 39.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 153.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 9 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 center’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 Hub Media Center User Manual Sort & Filter Files You can sort and filter files based on your preferences using the sort & filter option. 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date. Press OK to display files by date in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again. 4. Repeat the steps above to also select filtering options, which include All.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 10 Network Setup The media center 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. Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup 1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the media center. 2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or network switch. 3. Navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar. 4.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 5. Press / to select Network setup, then press OK. 6. Select a setup configuration option, then press OK. Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection automatically, then go to step 11. Select Manual to manually set your network connection, then proceed to step 7. 7. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press select IP address, then press OK.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 9. Repeat the step above to key in values for the subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings. 10. After entering all the configuration settings, select Finish, then press OK. 11. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press OK to display the Home screen.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Wireless Network Setup Note: 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. You can create instant high-speed, wired network connections and gain fast, reliable access to the Internet without running wires all over your house using WD Livewire Powerline AV Network kit (sold separately). For more information, visit http://products.wdc.com/WDLivewire. 1.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 6. Press / to select an SSID input option, then press OK. If you choose Auto search, the unit will search for available access points in your area. Proceed to step 7. Choose Manually input SSID to input the SSID manually, then proceed to step 8. 7. Press / to select the access point you want to connect to, then press OK. Proceed to step 10 to continue Auto search. 8.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Checking the Network Connection If you experience network problems, check the network connection to determine the cause of the problem. To check the network connection: 1. Press Setup or navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK. 3. Press / to select Check connection, then press OK. The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is completed, the results display.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 11 Network Services Accessing Media Content from the Network Once the media center has an active network connection, you can access media content from a NAS device or shared computer located on the same network as your media center. To access media content from a network share or media server: 1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the menu for media content you wish to access. It can be Music, Videos, or Photos. Press OK. 2.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Using the Web UI The media center provides a Web-based user interface (UI) that can be used to control certain functions. You must use a network-connected computer or smart phone to use the Web UI. Important: Your media center must be set up on the network (see “Network Setup” on page 66 for further information) to use the Web UI. Launching the Web UI 1. Open a Web brower and type in your media’s center’s IP address in the address field.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual System Click System in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your media center and view general network information. You can change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using these options. Remote Click Remote in the Web UI home page to control the media center using your computer.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual TwonkyMedia™ Click Enabled, then Launch Twonky to launch the TwonkyMedia server media browser in a separate browser window. The TwonkyMedia home screen displays. Navigate through the Music, Photos, and Videos subcategories to find a file to play back on your computer. Launching a music or video file plays the file back on your computer’s default media player. Clicking on a photo thumbnail enlarges the photo on your screen.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Click to open the TwonkyMedia server status screen. Here, you can restart the server, view server status, perform basic and advanced setup, and access support resources. Online Click Online to access sign-up links and information for the listed Internet services supported by the media center (supported services vary by region and country).
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the Web UI displays media center status, hard drive capacity usage, and a graphical representation of the percentage of music, photos, and video stored on the media center. Logout Click the Logout button in the main menu to log out of the Web UI.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 center to access media content from the following Internet services: AccuWeather.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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. Picasa – Picasa is free photo editing software from Google® that makes your pictures look great.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual 8. Press OK to complete the sign-in process. The Facebook home screen displays. Notifications Notifications let you know when people take actions on Facebook related to you, so you can quickly check out a photo you've been tagged in or read a new posting on your Wall. In the Facebook main menu, press notification then press OK. to select Notifications.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Newsfeed The Facebook news feed displays all of your friends’ comments and allows you to “Like” or comment. The number of people who like or have commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the news feed entry. 1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Newsfeed, then press OK. 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.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Delete Facebook Account You can delete a Facebook account in the login screen. 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select Facebook, then press OK. 3. Select the Facebook account you wish to delete, then press to select the and press OK. 4. Select OK, then press OK. All previously saved account data for the Facebook account is erased.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 99 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 Hub Media Center 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 99 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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. To return to the photostream from fullscreen mode, press Back.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 154. 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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. Options include All Stations, Only high (audio quality), Medium to high (audio quality), Low to medium (audio quality), and Only low (audio quality).
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Netflix Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly on your WD TV Live Hub Media Center. 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.* Note: *Netflix unlimited membership required. US and Canada only.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Picasa Picasa is an online image and video management and sharing service. Picasa content is organized based on albums and is searchable by a number of criteria. 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.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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. Go to page 138 for more information on using the YouTube Player. To use search history: 1. Press the SEARCH Search History list. button on the remote control. This toggles you to the 2.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 125. Play Mode See “Play Mode” on page 60. Rotate Left & Right See “Rotate Left & Right” on page 61. Selecting Photo Zoom and Pan Options See “Selecting Video Zoom and Pan Options” on page 45. Upload to Facebook See “Upload to Facebook” on page 40.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Signing Out from TuneIn Sign out of TuneIn after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make changes to your TuneIn settings and stations without your permission. To sign out from TuneIn: 1. On the TuneIn main screen, press Options to show the toolbar, press select Sign out, then press OK. 2. Select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press OK. / to Exit To simply exit out of TuneIn and stay signed in, press TuneIn main screen, then press OK.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 140. Add to favorites - see “Adding Videos to Favorites” on page 140. Add to playlist - see “Adding Videos to a Playlist” on page 141.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 140. Add to favorites - see “Adding Videos to Favorites” on page 140. Add to playlist - see “Adding Videos to a Playlist” on page 141. Flagging - use this option to flag a video for inappropriate content.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Press the navigation buttons to select a video from the list, then press start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 13 Games You can access games 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 games. The display is in grid view. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select a game, then press OK. Select Rules or Help, then press OK for further information, or select New Game or Start to begin. 4. Use the navigation buttons on the remote the play the game.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 14 Setup and Advanced Features The Setup menu lets you customize the way you use the media center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual The media center’s default setting is Widescreen. Make sure your TV can support widescreen resolution, or this default setting can result in a distorted video display. Audio Output Use this menu to select the audio output mode. 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.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Appearance Use the menus in the Appearance screen to set user interface display options for the media center. 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). To correct any overscan problems, calibrate the display by reducing the display size by up to 30%. The calibration settings are in 5% increments.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 own backgrounds. WD Creative Masters WD Creative Masters includes themed albums of photos from leading photographers that you can use for your media center user interface background.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Your Backgounds Your Backgrounds shows the default background as well as other photos you have set as the background (see “Set as Background” on page 59). Navigate to a background photo and press OK, then press OK again to Set as Background. Screensaver Delay Use this menu to set the time of system inactivity before the screensaver display is enabled. The default setting is 5 minutes. Screensaver Style Use this menu to choose your screensaver display style.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Video Playback Sequence Use this menu to select the video playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go to “Play Mode” on page 44 for a description of these video playback modes. Subtitle Font Size Use this menu to set the default font size (24 to 68 points, 40 points is default) for buttons to select a font size. “Subtitle font displaying video subtitles. Use the size” at the bottom of the screen reflects the font size option currently selected.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 54 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Network Use the menus in this category to configure and view the media center’s network settings. Press / to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Network Setup See “Network Setup” on page 66 for information and instructions. Wireless Favorites This menu displays a record of your wireless network settings. After performing a wireless network setup, the media player keeps a record of the LAN access point.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Network Share Server Must be set to On to use network services. See “Network Services” on page 72 for information and instructions. Workgroup Allows you to join a specific workgroup on your network. Windows-based computers and devices in the same workgroup may allow each other access to their files, printers, or Internet connection.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual Delete Music Preset (Buttons 0-9) To clear a music file or playlist preset from one of the 0-9 buttons, press select a numbered button. Press to select the , then press OK. / to Sync From USB Storage This option allows you to turn the USB sync feature Off, Sync All Files, or Sync Supported Media Files Only. See “Step 5 - Connecting a USB Device (Optional)” on page 21.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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 center displays the current time. Media Library Use this menu to enable or disable Media Library (turn Off, On, or Clear Media Library), which refers to the process of consolidating the media contents of an internal hard drive, USB drive, or network drives into one database so you can locate media files based on metadata information.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Folder Lock Select Set Default Lock Folder to select a folder containing files you want to prevent access to. Once selected, the folder displays on the screen. Select Lock to prevent access to the folder, Unlock to provide access to the folder, or Disable to disable the feature. Parental Control Parental control allows you to password protect an Internet service so the user can access it only if the correct password is entered. There are two options: 1.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Disk Manager This option displays information about the media center and attached drives when you select the drive then press OK, including: Storage Type Free Space Total Size File System Disk Manager also allows you to format the internal drive. Select WDTVLiveHub, then press OK. Select Format, then press OK. Important: Reformatting the internal drive erases all its contents.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3. Press 4. Press / / to select System, then press OK. to select Device Registration, then press OK. 5. On the Register Product screen, press / to select First Name, then press OK. 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.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Reset All Settings Except Online Service Accounts – restores all media center system preferences and playback settings to their default factory values with the exception of your internet Services personal account information. Reset All Online Service Accounts – clears all account information and logins you have entered for Services, with the exception of BLOCKBUSTER On Demand (you must contact Blockbuster to have the media center removed from your account).
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Mobile Access/WD Photos Use this menu to share files on the media center with mobile devices that have the WD Photos app loaded. You can provide access for up to four mobile devices. For further information on WD Photos, go to http://wdphotos.wdc.com. Mobile Sharing Mobile Sharing is turned On by default, allowing access for mobile devices. Selecting Off disables access for mobile devices. Mobile Devices To add mobile devices: 1.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 4. Launch WD Photos and tap Connect Now. 5. Tap WD TV Live Hub. 6. Select Get Code on the media center screen. Press OK. 7. Enter the activation code shown on the media center’s screen on your mobile device (code expires after 24 hours) then tap Activate. 8. Press OK on the media center’s remote. The device is now listed in the Mobile Devices screen. Repeat the steps above to add additional mobile devices.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Upload Content to the Media Center You can take a photo or video clip with your mobile device and upload it directly to the built-in hard drive on your media center. To upload content: 1. Open WD Photos on your mobile device. 2. Tap the folder icon next to media center’s device icon. 3. Tap on an album containing the photo or video you want to upload. 4. Tap on each thumbnail of a photo or video you want to upload or tap Select All, then tap Upload.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual About Select this option to display the network info, firmware version currently installed, part number, and serial number of the device as well as online service info. Select Network Info then press OK to view info such as the device’s MAC and IP addresses, mobile access type, etc. Select Device Info then press OK to view the firmware version currently installed, part number, and serial number of the device.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 center. 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 Hub Media Center User Manual 15 System Maintenance The system software of your media center 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 Hub Media Center User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Press OK. 2. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK. This restarts the system. 3. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Once the update process finishes, the media center restarts. When the media center restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Go to http://support.wdc.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the media center 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 center. The TV screen is blank and the media center power LED is blinking. A system diagnostic failure occurred.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Problem Solution FILES File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 178. • 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. • Navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and make sure the correct audio output setting is enabled. - If you are using the composite audio cable, the Stereo setting should be enabled.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Problem Solution FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade recovery splash screen is shown after you turned on the media center or the media center keeps rebooting to the splash screen. The previous or current firmware upgrade process failed. • Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to page 171 for instructions. • If you are still unable to update the system firmware, perform a system reset. Go to page 162 for instructions.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 Hub Media Center 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 center or map a drive to the media center while the file is located. 2. Connect the USB device to your computer or check the file on the media center’s internal drive and make sure the file format is correct/supported (see “Supported Formats” on page 178). 3.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 16 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 center is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 178.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .AVI Video: Xvid AVC MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio PCM Dolby Digital DTS AVI .MPG/.MPEG Video: MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital DTS PCM mpeg ps .MKV Video: h.264 x.264 AVC MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio PCM Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus DTS AAC MKV .TS/.TP/.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .MP4/.MOV Video: MPEG4 AVC Audio: AAC MPEG Audio Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus Quicktime .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: WMA/WMA Pro Dolby Digital ASF .VOB/.ISO Video: MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital DTS PCM VOB/ISO .M2TS Video: MPEG1/2/4 AVC VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus DTS M2TS .WMV9 VC-1 WMV9 .FLV H.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual File Codec Format/container AUDIO MP1/2/3/a MPEG audio None AAC MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 1. ADTS 2. ADIF M4A/MP4A MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE Quicktime FLAC FLAC FLAC WAV PCM (Microsoft ) WAVE LPCM/PCM PCM None OGG OGG VORBIS OGG WMA WMA ASF AIF/AIFF PCM AIFF MKA 1. MPEG audio 2. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 3.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Type File name Codec Resolution Other limitation PHOTOS Compressed RGB JPEG formats only and progressive JPEG up to 2048. Single layer TIFF files only. Uncompressed BMP only. Not available indicates that no other limitations are known at this time.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Le symbole CE indique que ce système est conforme aux directives du Conseil de l'Union Européenne, notamment à la Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) et la Directive Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital Europe.
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WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Index A Accessories 3 AccuWeather.
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual view 64 firmware auto detect new 163 check latest 163 firmware upgrade procedure 170 troubleshooting 174 Flickr 94 exit 100 exploring for contents 94 my contacts 97 my tags 98 photostream 99 player 99 searching for a member 97 searching for contents 95 Flingo 101 folder lock 160 folder view music 50 photos 57 videos 37 G Games 143 GNU general public license 185 GPL software 185 H HD media player error messages 175 HDMI connection 17 connectors 7 Home button 23, 24
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual deleting an account 113 exit 113 my channels 110 player 111 player options 111 popular channels 111 search 113 signing in 109 menus overview 6 Music audio track display 152 auto play 158 background music info panel 152 browser display 153 folder view 50 media library compilation categories 30 menu options 51 playback controls 52 playback options 53 playback procedures 49 playback screen 53 playback sequence setting 152 settings 152 shuffle mode 55 sort & filter 50 su
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual My Photos 124 people I’m following 127 recent 127 searching for content 123 video player 127 Play To 6 playlist supported formats 177 videos, playback 37, 50 podcasts 109 power AC connector 7 cable connection 11 global AC adapter configurations 11 LED indicator 8 power button 23, 24 turn on 17, 18, 19 power button 8 product accessories 3 obtaining service 184 overview 4 recording information 3 registration 3 regulatory compliance 182 safety information 1 warranty 184
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual troubleshooting 172 view 62 Software, GPL 185 subtitle adjust 44 border setting 151 default setting 151 enable 43 font size setting 151 supported formats 177 sync from network folder 158 from USB storage 158 system compatibility 10 system reset service accounts 162 system 162 T temperature display 81 theme 148 thumbnail support for media files 31 time setting 159 Toslink connectors 7 troubleshooting 172 audio 173 content playback 175 display 172 error messages 175 f
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual supported resolutions 7 W warranty information 184 WD Photos 164 upload content 166 weather 81 change temperature display 81 Web UI 73 launching 73 logout 77 status bar 77 support 76 system 74 TwonkyMedia 75 widescreen setup 147 Windows 7 Play To 6 wireless network setup 69 Y YouTube 133 adding videos to a playlist 141 adding videos to favorites 140 deleting an account from the media player 141 encoding support 141 featured videos 136 like or dislike videos 140 mos
