® ™ ® ™ WD TV Live WD TV Live Plus HD Media Players 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DVD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 8 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Media Library . . . .
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live or WD TV Live Plus HD 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. Full-HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p – This is the real thing; Full-HD 1080p playback.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual media type. There’s no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB drives for more space. Control your media from your computer – This media player is Windows® 7 compatible, so you can use the “Play To” feature to easily stream your Windows 7 computer’s files to your TV through your WD TV Plus HD media player.* *For more information on Play To, go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/play-to.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video Component video interface (YPbPr, green/blue/red) for analog video connection 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Connections 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Component Description 1 USB port 1 Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and USB wireless adapters. 2 Reset switch Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Reset to Factory Defaults” on page 144). Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual LED Indicators 1 2 3 Item Component Description 1 Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. • Blinking—A system diagnostic failure has occurred. See “Troubleshooting” on page 151. 2 Infrared receiver • Receives signals from the remote control.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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. HOME POWER 3. 4. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. STOP 7. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. SEARCH 11. OPTION 12. PAUSE/PLAY 13. FF (fast forward) 14. NEXT (next track/page down) 15.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Player Composite AV cables Component (YPbPr) cables Remote control and Two AAA batteries Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or HDMI input ports. USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector. An available network connection for online content and services.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media. See “Step 1 Loading Content onto your USB Drive” on page 12. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 1 - Loading Content onto your USB Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such as My Passport® or My Book® (external USB drives and stand not included).
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 2 - 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 3 - 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” on page 131 for more information on these settings.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 player using a component-to-mini cable: 1. Plug mini cable into the component connector on the media player. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device 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 #3805 in our 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 drive and stand (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press ENTER. / to select OK, then press to type in the USB drive access password in 3. Use the navigation buttons the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. If a wrong password is entered, press / to select OK, press ENTER, then type in the correct password. If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times, the USB drive is placed in a hold state. Press ENTER to close the error message.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 HOME button . 2. Press the EJECT button 3. Select the USB device you want to remove. 4. Select OK, then press Enter. 5. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 5 - 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. Wired Network Connection To connect to a home network using an Ethernet cable: 1. Plug an Ethernet cable (sold separately) into the Ethernet connector on the media player. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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. Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup 1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the media player. 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 | Settings menu bar. 4.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 5. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER. 6. Select a setup configuration option, then press ENTER. 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 ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 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 ENTER. 11. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press ENTER to display the Settings screen.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Use the ENTER. navigation buttons to select an SSID input option, then press 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 ENTER. Proceed to step 10 to continue Auto search. 8.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 9. Press / to select a security protocol, then press ENTER. 10. Use the navigation buttons to key in the passcode for the access point, select Submit, then press ENTER. 11. Use the navigation buttons to select Automatic (obtains IP address automatically from the router) or Manual (input static IP address manually), then press ENTER. If you selected Manual, follow steps 7-10 under “Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup” on page 23.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. 2. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER. 3. Press / to select Check connection, then press ENTER. The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is completed, the results display.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual A red cross mark on the result items indicate a problem with the network settings. It can either be the IP address or the DNS server address. If the problem persists, you may want to check with your Internet service provider to make sure that the problem is not on their end.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6 Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The infrared sensor detects infrared 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into either of the two USB ports on the media player. Key or key sequence Function HOME Displays the main menu and the various options for playback of files and device setup. CTRL + P (Power) Suspends the device into sleep mode and turns off video output.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Key or key sequence Function Z (Zoom) Zooms in on the currently playing video file or photo. R (Shuffle) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files. L (Repeat) Repeats the current video or music file. BACKSPACE Deletes the currently selected file. CTRL + S (Setup) Alpha-numeric keys Brings up the Setup menu • Pressing the any of these keys once inputs the corresponding letter or number.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using the Media Player Menu The Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control. The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media player’s settings. Home Screen Options The five main Home options (icons) are: Video Photo Music Settings Internet Media The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for the different media types.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation Categories Once the media library compilation process is completed, all available media files are organized under their respective media type directory. By default, media contents are displayed as thumbnails (music album/movie poster art, image thumbnail). The content categories are listed in the following table.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Locating Your Contents on the Drive There are two ways of locating a particular media file depending on whether or not the media library compilation function is enabled. Manual Search You can manually search for a media file by navigating to the specific media section and browsing through the available file folders. This method is recommended if there are only a limited number of files to search through.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Folder Thumbnail Guidelines Music: Display folder.jpg (the image file must be named “folder.jpg” or thumbnail will not function) If no folder.jpg file is found, display the first embedded album art image found in the folder If no album art is available, display the first .
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Define the search parameters. Select Starts with or Contains, then press ENTER. Starts with – All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in this 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, the following message appears. Press ENTER to display the on-screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be listed as shown below. Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then press ENTER or to initiate playback.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 7 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. Browse to the Video 2. Highlight All Video -OR- category. , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Browser Display setting (see “Browser Display” on page 135 for more information on Browser Display settings). 3. Locate the video file you want to play. To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. To begin playback of a video playlist, highlight the playlist name, then press PAUSE/PLAY. To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in that folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Video Menu Options In the main Video screen, press OPTION. The Video menu options display. Press OPTION again when finished to return to the main menu. View Modes The Video menu defaults to preview mode . Press / to select list mode or thumbnail view , then press ENTER (see “Browser Display” on page 135 for more information on Browser Display settings). Upload to Facebook 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Displaying the Video Information Panel Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: The icon for the current repeat mode is displayed, if Pending screenshot with new Video Information Panel Video playback progress bar Video filename Elapsed and total playback times To view the Video Information Panel: 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 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. Make sure the audio tracks are located in the same folder as the current video. To select the audio channel: 1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens. 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the audio channel you want is displayed.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Selecting Subtitles Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename as the video file. Note: Subtitle files (specific types that are supported) need to have the exact same file name as the media they are playing (the extensions will be different) and need to be located in the same folder as the video file. To view subtitles: 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. To change the viewing scale: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. 2. Highlight to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom options. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale. Video Pan Mode Use this option to pan the video display.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using Video Repeat Use this option to repeat the video currently playing. To set the video repeat mode: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. 2. Highlight the repeat icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode icon you want is displayed. Options include: Normal – The video file will only be repeated once. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual DVD Navigation Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control DVD navigation 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual DVD Navigation Playback Options The DVD navigation video toolbar has three command icons. To display the video toolbar, press OPTION. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. Main Menu Selection To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode: 1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens. 2. Highlight , then press ENTER. The main menu displays. Audio Channel Selection See “Audio Channel Selection” on page 46.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 8 Playing Music You can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your entertainment unit using the media player. The following audio file and audio codec formats are supported. MP3 WAV/PCM/LPCM WMA AAC FLAC MKA AIF/AIFF OGG Dolby Digital DTS Music Playback 1. Press HOME, then highlight the Music 2. Highlight All Music -OR- bar. The music bar is displayed. , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual mode depending on your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by the media player are displayed. 3. Locate the audio file you want to play. To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY. To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that folder, and then press PAUSE/PLAY.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Press ENTER repeatedly until the shuffle icon displays. Playing Music From Your iPod® Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the media player is unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 9 Viewing Photos With the media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your living room. It’s perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Locate the picture file you want to view. To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER. To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (track). To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press PRE (previous). You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in a photo folder. See “Photo Slideshow” on page 61 for instructions.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the media player are displayed. Photo Menu Options In the main Photo screen, press OPTION. The Photo menu options display. Press OPTION again when finished to return to the main menu. View Modes The Photo menu defaults to list mode .
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. Press ENTER again to begin uploading the photo to Facebook. 5. Press ENTER again after successfully uploading the file. Photo Display Options The Picture toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you view your pictures. 1. To display the Picture toolbar, press OPTION. 2. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. Panning Around the Picture Use this to pan the picture display horizontally or vertically. To pan the image display: 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Rotating the Picture Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise. These settings do not affect the original file’s orientation. To rotate the picture: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Highlight a picture rotate icon or to choose the direction of image rotation, then press ENTER repeatedly until the rotation you want is set.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To view the Picture Information Panel: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to hide the Picture Information Panel. Photo Slideshow The media player allows you to create a slideshow using the contents of a photo folder. To start a slideshow: 1. Locate the photo folder containing the image files you want in the slideshow.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above). Displaying the Slideshow Information Panel You can display the Slideshow Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Slideshow Info icon -OR- , then press ENTER. 1. Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Slideshow Information Panel.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow Use this option to set the slideshow to play in a loop sequence. To set the slideshow repeat mode: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode you want is displayed. Options include: Normal – The slideshow is played once. When the last image is displayed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 10 Network Services Accessing Media Content from the Network Once the media player 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 player. To access media content from a network share or media server: 1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for media content you wish to access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo . 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press the navigation buttons to select the network resource where the media content you wish to access is located, then press ENTER. 4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device documentation. 5. Press to select OK, then press ENTER. Supported content for the selected media type displays.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Select the content you wish to access, then press ENTER to start media playback. Transferring Files If the media player has an active network connection, any USB drive connected to it can serve as a network drive. This allows you to transfer files between your media player and your computer.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 Discovery tool from http://products.wdc.com/WDTVLive. 4.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 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. Your media player is listed on the network resources list. 4. Click the device corresponding to your media player.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 11 Internet Media 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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. TuneIn – The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select AccuWeather.com, then press ENTER to display the AccuWeather.com home screen. Change Location To change to a different AccuWeather.com location (your city or nearest city), do the following: 1. Press / to select Change Location in the AccuWeather.com home screen, then press ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® (for WD TV Live Plus only) 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To learn more: To learn more about BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, go to http://www.blockbuster.com/download/ondemand101. For further questions or help, visit http://www.blockbuster.com/download/ondemand101/faq and http://www.blockbuster.com/download/help. Note: To deactivate the media player from your Blockbuster On Demand account, log in to your BLOCKBUSTER account at http://www.blockbuster.com.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Select Settings from the bottom menu within the CinemaNow service, then press ENTER. Press ENTER again to activate the device and enter the CinemaNow PIN code. You now have instant access to new release movies & next day TV! How Do I Download and Watch a Movie? Once you rent or purchase a movie, it will appear in your My Videos tab. With progressive download, you can begin watching within minutes by selecting Play Now as soon as it becomes available.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press / to choose an option, then press ENTER. Options include: My Music Radios Top Charts Search Sign in 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 | Internet media menu bar. Press / to select Deezer , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 8. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. The Deezer main screen displays your user name. Radios You can choose from a variety of radios by music genre and subgenre. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press 2. Press ENTER to select a radio. / to select Radios, then press ENTER. 3. Press / to select a radio by music genre, then press ENTER. 4. Press / to select a radio by music subgenre, then press ENTER. 5.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Playlists Adding a playlist to My Music: 1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select My Music, then press ENTER. 2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in. 3. Select Playlists, then press ENTER. 4. Select OK, then press ENTER. 5. Type in the name of your playlist using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press ENTER. Favorite Radios Accessing a favorite radio station in My Music: 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Delete a Radio Station You can delete a radio station using the OPTION button on the remote. 1. With a radio station selected in My Music > Favorite Radios screen, press OPTION. 2. Press / to select Delete from Favorite , then press ENTER. 3. Select OK, then press ENTER. 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 ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 http://www.facebook.com. Signing in to Facebook for the First Time 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the Wall entry. 1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Wall, then press ENTER. 2. Press / to view your friends’ comments and posts. 3. With an entry selected, press once to select “Like,” if you like the entry , , press then press ENTER. Press twice to comment on a news feed entry ENTER, then enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual In the Facebook main menu, press notification then press ENTER. to select Notifications. Press / to select a Exit In the Facebook main menu, select Exit then press ENTER to exit Facebook and return to the Internet media home screen. You will need to re-enter your user name and password the next time you log in to Facebook by navigating to the Home | Internet media menu bar and pressing ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to page 86 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream. To explore based on popular tags: 1. Press / to select Hot tags in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. 2. Press / to select a tag from the list, then press ENTER. A photostream showing contents associated with the selected tag is displayed. Go to page 86 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. Press / to select Flickr Members, then press ENTER. 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 ENTER. A browser screen listing Flickr member links matching your search criteria displays. 4. Press / to select a link, then press ENTER to view that member’s profile page. If the selected member has public photostreams, you can explore them.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar. Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Settings menu and follow the instructions under “Photo Scaling” on page 137.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select Live365 , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. Press / to select Sign In or Don’t have an account?, then press ENTER. If you don’t have an account, follow the on-screen instructions to create your Live365 account online. 5. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 account password on the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 7.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Listening to a Live365 Station New Live365 users can browse for a radio stations. 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To access the last station listened to: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press 2. Press / to select Last Station. or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a favorite station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press ENTER. 2. Press 3. Press / / to select My Presets, then press to select a station from your preset list. or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a VIP station: 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press / 4. Press 5. Press 6. Press / / to select a music genre, then press ENTER. to select a music sub-genre, then press ENTER. to select the station you want to listen to. or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. Searching for a Live365 station Perform a station search based on the following criteria: Artist name Track or CD title Station information Music genre Station location Audio quality.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Displaying the Currently Playing Station 1. On the Live365 main screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar. 2. Press / to select Now Playing , then press ENTER. Adding a Station to Your Preset List If you like a particular station, you can add it to your preset list for easier access in the future. To add a station to your preset list from the station list: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to the station list showing the station logo for the station you want to add.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Getting Track Information You can send the track information of the currently playing song to your email account for later reference. To secure track information: 1. While the song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER. 2. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to return to the Now Playing screen. The track information will be sent to the email address you used to sign up for your Live365 account.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press / to select a sort option, then press ENTER. Signing out from Live365 Sign out of Live365 after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make changes to your Live365 settings and stations without your permission. To sign out from Live365: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press ENTER. / to select Sign In/Sign Out, then press Tip: You can also press OPTION to show the toolbar, press / to select then press ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. Select Sign in, then press ENTER. 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 ENTER. Option 2: Select Enter Mediafly User ID and password, then press ENTER. Go to steps 6-7. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type your Mediafly user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select OK, then press ENTER. 7.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Mediafly Player Options Press OPTION during playback to bring up the Mediafly toolbar. Press select any of the following options: / to Add to my channels Remove from my channels Rate/Favorite View episodes Show info Add to my channels from the toolbar, then press ENTER. 1. Press / to select 2. Press / to select This episode or All episodes in this show, then press ENTER. Remove from my channels from the toolbar, then press ENTER. 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Popular Channels These are channels deemed most popular by Mediafly users. To access Popular Channels: 1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press / to select Popular Channels , then press ENTER. 2. Press / to filter channel results (Both, Audio, Video), then press / to select a podcast from the display. 3. Press or ENTER to start watching or listening to the selected podcast. Browse content plug-ins To browse content plug-ins: 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Netflix (for WD TV Live Plus only) Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly on your WD TV Live Plus HD 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.* Note: *Netflix unlimited membership required. US and Canada only.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Pandora 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Signing In To Pandora For The First Time 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select Pandora, then press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER to bring up the Add Account screen. 4. If you already have a Pandora account, choose I have a Pandora account, then press ENTER to create your new Pandora account. Proceed to step 6. 5.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To create a Pandora station: 1. In the Stations screen, press OPTION then station. Press ENTER. / to select Create a new 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 3. Press / to select a listing from the search results, then press ENTER. The listing you selected will serve as the station ‘seed’ for Pandora to compile and stream music similar to your station.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select TuneIn , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Select Sign in, then press ENTER. 7. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn user name using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. 8. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn account password using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. 9. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. Listening to a TuneIn Station, Program, or Podcast New TuneIn users can browse for a radio station, program, or podcast.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. Press / to select the station, program, or podcast you want to listen to. 3. Press OPTION, then press / to select if you want to add the station to Presets (TuneIn account required). Press ENTER. 4. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. Searching for a TuneIn Station To search for a TuneIn station, program, or podcast: 1. On the TuneIn main screen, press / to select Search, then press ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 1. On the TuneIn main screen, press 2. Press 3. Press / / to select Preset, then press ENTER. to select a station from your preset list. or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. 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. 2. 3. 4. On the TuneIn main screen, press / to select Preset, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Reporting Problems You can report a problem with the currently playing station or audio or contact the station/show using the reporting problems option. 1. While the station is playing or selected, press OPTION, then / to select Press ENTER. 2. The reporting problems screen appears, displaying options for reporting problems such as audio, wrong information, errors, etc. After making your selection press ENTER to return to the previous screen. .
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual YouTube Watch your favorite videos from the world’s #1 video sharing website on your television. To access YouTube: 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select YouTube , then press ENTER. The YouTube main screen displays. 3. Press / to choose an option, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Signing in to Your YouTube Account Note: If you do not have a YouTube account and want to create one, go to www.youtube.com. 1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar. 2. Press / to select YouTube , then press ENTER. 3. Press / in the YouTube main screen to select Account ENTER. , then press 4. Select Sign in, then press ENTER. to type your YouTube user name in the 5. Use the navigation buttons on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Account By default, the My favorites page displays first when you sign in to your account. These are the videos you have saved as favorites in YouTube. Note: If you have not favorited any videos, the screen displays "no content found." This page also contains links to your uploaded videos (Videos) and video playlists (Playlists). Press / to select a link, then press ENTER. Pressing OPTION brings up the Account toolbar.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 / in the YouTube main screen to select Search , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual The video search begins (this may take a few seconds). Videos matching your search word appear in a video selection bar. 3. Press / to select a video from the display. 4. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video. Go to page 124 for more information on using the YouTube Player. To use search history: 1. Enter the first letter of a previous search in the on-screen keyboard on the search screen.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Top Favorites These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. Press / ENTER. in the YouTube main screen to select Top Favorites , then press Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press from the toolbar, then press ENTER. / to select 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. 3.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Featured Videos This video category is primarily populated with videos from YouTube’s commercial partners, but might also include select user videos that are currently popular or have been previously showcased in YouTube’s Spotlight Videos section. To access Featured Videos: 1. Press / in the YouTube main screen to select Featured Videos press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Most Popular These are videos deemed most popular by YouTube users. To access Most Popular: 1. Press / ENTER. in the YouTube main screen to select Most popular , then press Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. / to 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. 3.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Most Viewed These are videos most viewed by YouTube users. To access Most Viewed: 1. Press / ENTER. in the YouTube main screen to select Most viewed , then press Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. / to 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. 3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Top Rated These are videos with the highest ratings from YouTube users. To access Top Rated: 1. Press / ENTER. in the YouTube main screen to select Top rated , then press Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. / to 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. 3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Preferences Preferences allows you to choose which country’s content (videos and channels) you would like to view without changing the language of the site. To access Preferences: 1. Press / ENTER. in the YouTube main screen to select Preferences , then press 2. Current location is highlighted. Press ENTER. 3. Press / to select a country from the list, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual YouTube Player The YouTube Player 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. Press or to fast forward or rewind in 10 second increments. 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 OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Related Videos After video playback, the Related Videos screen appears. This screen lists videos which might be related to recently played video by subject matter, making it easier to search for videos based on the same or similar subject. Each video in the list shows the video rating (number of highlighted “stars”) and the numbers of times it has been viewed.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Rating Videos You can rate videos on a basis of one to five stars during or after video playback. Note: You must signed in to your YouTube account to rate videos. See “Signing in to Your YouTube Account” on page 114 for sign-in instructions. To rate videos: 1. During playback, press OPTION. 2. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. 3. Press / to highlight the number of stars corresponding to your preferred rating.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Adding Videos to Favorites If you enjoyed a particular video or simply want to refer to it later, you can tag it as a “favorite” to add it to your My Favorites list. Once added, you can keep track of this video. 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 move the selection to the links on the left side of the screen. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Deleting a YouTube Account from the Media Player To delete a YouTube account from the media player: 1. Press / ENTER. 2. Press / in the YouTube main screen to select Account , then press 3. Press / to select the account you want to delete, then press ENTER. 4. Press / to select Yes on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER. to select Delete account, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Restricted Video Content Some videos on YouTube are restricted by the content owner from playback via TV-connected devices. If you attempt to play one of these videos, the following screen displays: Press ENTER to return to the previous screen. Encoding Support for YouTube Worldwide Many YouTube videos are encoded in a language other than the one you set as your media player’s system language.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 12 Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon 2. Press / . to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. There are seven Settings categories, including Audio/Video Photo , Music , File Management , Network , Video , and System , .
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Settings 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 Right arrow Select files and folders in File Management ENTER Displays the option screen for the selected menu 1. Press ENTER. A confirmation prompt appears. 2. Select OK, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Video Output Use this menu to select a video signal. Composite When using the standard RCA A/V cable (yellow, red, and white connectors) to connect the media player, select Composite in the Video output screen. 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Aspect Ratio Use this menu to select the way videos are displayed. Options include: Normal (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) The media player’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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Video Use the menus in the Video category to configure the display and sequence option for video files. Video Sequence Use this menu to select the video playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go to “Using Video Repeat” on page 49 for a description of these video playback modes. Subtitle Font Size Use this menu to set the default font size for displaying video subtitles. The current font size value displays on the bottom of the screen.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the video browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Video directory, this displays thumbnails of available movie posters.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Photo Use the menus in this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings when viewing your image files. Browser Display Use this menu to select how media files are displayed in their respective folders. The default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Photo directory, this displays thumbnails of available image files.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal. See “Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow” on page 64 for a description of these slideshow sequence modes. 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Audio track display Use this menu to select which file information to display in the audio browser screen. The default setting is File name. Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Music directory, this displays thumbnails of available album art.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual File Management The file management feature allows you to copy, move, or delete files from attached USB devices or network drives. Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files 1. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select a source location, then press ENTER. 3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to copy, move, or delete. A green dot appears next to the file or folder.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. After selecting files and folders to copy, press OPTION, then select Copy Move , or Delete . 5. Navigate to the preferred destination folder, then press (Copy and Move only). ., to select the folder 6. Press ENTER to start copying or moving the selected files into the destination folder, or to delete files. A progress bar indicates the copy, move, or file delete progress. 7.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Network Use the menus in this category to configure and view the media player’s network settings. Press / to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Network Setup See “Network Setup” on page 23 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Auto Login to Network Share Use this menu to select a login procedure. When set to On, the media player logs into the network share anonymously. When set to Off, the media player prompts you to enter the account name and password to access the network share. Clear Login Info for Network Share Use this menu to clear login information (preset password) for the network share.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 ENTER. Set Time Zone 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. Language Press / to select the display language, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Display File Size Set this menu to On to display the file size information in the media browser screen. Additional Encoding Support Press / to select an encoding support for a secondary language, then press ENTER. This prevents garbled characters in file names and subtitles defined in the selected language.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Update Device Use this menu to check for the latest WD TV media player firmware version available online. If a new firmware version is available, you can download it automatically and upgrade the WD TV media player without using a USB device. To perform a device update: 1. Press / to select Update Device, then press ENTER. The screen displays the current firmware version. 2. Press to select OK on the system reset prompt, and then press ENTER. 3.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 5. On the Register Product screen, press / to select First Name, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 7. Press / to select Last Name, then press ENTER. to type in your last name using the on-screen 8. Use the navigation buttons keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 9. Press / to select Email, then press ENTER. 10.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Editing Metadata Editing metadata with iTunes: 1. Open iTunes and click the song you want to edit. 2. Open the File menu, then click Get Info. A window opens, showing all of the information you can edit for the song that you selected. You can edit the song’s: Name Artist Year released Album name Composer Track number Genre 3. When you are done, click OK. To edit the next song listed in your iTunes library, click Next.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual With MediaInfo, you can: Read many video and audio file formats Use several methods of viewing information, such as text, sheet, tree, and HTML Customise views Export information as text, such as CSV and HTML To examine your files: 1. Use your browser and go to http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en. 2. Download the software and install it on your computer. 3. Follow the instructions as prompted.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 13 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. This reboots the device. 3. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts. When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Go to http://support.wdc.com and download the latest firmware update file for the media player. 2.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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. A system diagnostic failure occurred.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Problem Solution FILES File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 157. • 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Problem Solution FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade recovery splash screen is shown after you turned on the media player or the media player keeps rebooting to the splash screen. The previous or current firmware upgrade process failed. • Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to page 149 for instructions. • If you are still unable to update the system firmware, perform a system reset. Go to page 144 for instructions.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 157). 3.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 14 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 157.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 DTS AAC MKV .TS/.TP/.M2T Video: MPEG1/2/4 AVC VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital DTS TS .MP4/.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .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 DTS M2TS .WMV9 VC-1 WMV9 .FLV H.264 FLV An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output. Video notes: 1.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual File Codec Format/container AUDIO 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. PCM (Microsoft) MATROSKA Dolby Digital Dolby Digital None DTS DTS None An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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/Live Plus HD Media Players 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.
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) 기종별 B급 기기 (가정용 정보통신기기) 사용자 안내문 이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파적합충족을 한 기기 로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. Class B Device 1 — Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service.
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WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade. Adobe® This product features Adobe® Flash® technology. For further information, visit http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/. WD respects the rights of copyright owners to control the uses of their intellectual property.
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual Index A Accessories 3 AccuWeather.
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual exploring for contents 84 photostream 86 player 86 searching for a member 85 Flingo 88 G GNU general public license 164 GPL software 164 H HD media player error messages 154 features 6 firmware upgrade 149 home screen 34 I/O connectors 7 installation procedures 11 installation requirements 10 language setting 143 LED indicators 8 operating 31 overview 4 package contents 10 preferences 130 regulatory compliance notices 161 remote control 9 screensaver
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual deleting an account 100 my channels 98 player 98 player options 99 popular channels 100 search 100 signing in 97 moving files 139 music album art 52 audio track display 138 auto play 144 MLB categories 36 playback controls 54 playback procedures 52 playback screen 53 sequence setting 137 shuffle mode 54 supported formats 156 use in slideshow 61 music playback options 54 N navigation buttons 31, 32 Netflix 101 existing membership 101 navigation 101 new
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual regulatory compliance 161 safety information 1 warranty 163 R regulatory compliance environmental compliance (China) 163 remote control 9 layout 9 transmission range 31 troubleshooting 152 repeat mode music 54 slideshow 64 videos 49 reset switch 7 reset to factory defaults 144 RoHS 163 S Search function button 31, 32 procedure 38 settings apply new values 131 Audio/Video menu 131 Movie menu 134 network 141 Photo menu 136 Settings menu bar 130 Setting
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual remote control 152 system reset 144 USB device 152 TuneIn 108 adding a station to your preset list 110 getting station information 111 listening 109 listening to a station in your preset list 110 removing a station from your preset list 111 reporting problems 112 searching 110 sign in 108 signing out 112 U USB device connection 19 disconnection 19 Eject button 31, 32 error messages 154 LED indicator 8 media library 146 media library compilation 35 rem
