Western Digital WDBMCE0010HBK User Manual
Western Digital WDBMCE0010HBK User Manual

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  • Page 1 WD TV ® Live Hub ™ Media Center User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important User Information ....1 Important Safety Instructions ......1 WD Service and Support .
  • Page 3 Playing Music ......49 Music Playback ........49 Music Menu Options .
  • Page 4 Mediafly ..........109 Netflix .
  • Page 5: Important User Information

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 6: Wd Service And Support

    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.
  • Page 7: Recording Your Wd Product Information

    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.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 9 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 –...
  • Page 10: Features And Functions

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 11: Connections

    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.
  • Page 12: Power Button And Led Indicator

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Power Button and LED Indicator Item Component Description Power button • When power LED is on: 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.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    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 POWER 3. Subtitle 4. PREV (track), STOP, NEXT (track) 5.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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...
  • Page 15: Installation Procedure

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Installation Procedure The media center installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the power cable. 2. Establish a network connection. 3. Transfer content from your computer to the media center. 4. Connect the media center to your TV or entertainment unit through the desired interface option.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Home Theater (High-Definition) To connect a home theater system using HDMI: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media center. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. 3.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Operating The Media Center

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 28: Using A Usb Keyboard

    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...
  • Page 29 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Key or key Function sequence • Press once to jump to the start of the audio/video file. P (Previous) • Press twice to jump to the previous audio/video/image file. • Press to page up. •...
  • Page 30: Using The Media Center Menu

    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.
  • Page 31 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. Button Function Move from one option to the next Left/Right arrows View the dashboard Down arrow Launches your selection Media Center Dashboard Press at the home screen or navigate to...
  • Page 32 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”...
  • Page 33: Media Library Compilation

    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 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”...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35: Locating Your Contents On The Drive

    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.
  • Page 36: Search Function

    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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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;...
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40: Watching Video

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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...
  • Page 41 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”...
  • Page 42: Videos Menu Options

    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.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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 3.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46: Video Playback Controls

    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 Scans the video playback forward or backward (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to select the scan speed)
  • Page 47: Video Playback Options

    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.
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 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: Elapsed and total Video playback progress bar playback times To view the Video Playback Panel:...
  • Page 51: Dvd Navigation

    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.
  • Page 52 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Button Function • At the main menu, move between selections such Left arrow as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. • Reduce subtitle display speed during video playback. • At the main menu, move between selections such Right arrow as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc.
  • Page 53: Playing Music

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Playing Music You can listen to audio files on your TV/audio system using the media center. Supported Audio Formats WAV/PCM/LPCM FLAC AIF/AIFF Dolby Digital Plus Music Playback 1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu, then press OK. 2.
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55: Music Menu Options

    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.
  • Page 56: Music Playback Controls

    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.
  • Page 57: Music Playback Options

    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).
  • Page 58 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”...
  • Page 59: Playing Music From Your Ipod

    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.
  • Page 60: Viewing Photos

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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)
  • Page 61 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).
  • Page 62: Digital Camera Support

    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.
  • Page 63: Photos Menu Options

    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”...
  • Page 64: Photo Display Options

    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.
  • Page 65: Displaying Photo Thumbnails

    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.
  • Page 66: Displaying Photo Information

    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:...
  • Page 67 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...
  • Page 68: Files

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 69: Files Options

    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.
  • Page 70: Network Setup

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 71 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.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73: Wireless Network Setup

    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).
  • Page 74 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 7.
  • Page 75: Checking The Network Connection

    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.
  • Page 76: Network Services

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 77: Using The Web Ui

    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”...
  • Page 78 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.
  • Page 79 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.
  • Page 80 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).
  • Page 81: Status Bar

    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.
  • Page 82: Internet Services

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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: ®...
  • Page 83 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.
  • Page 84: Adding A Service To Favorites

    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).
  • Page 85: Accuweather.com

    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.
  • Page 86: Blockbuster On Demand

    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...
  • Page 87: Cinemanow

    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.* No subscription required and no need to drive to a kiosk or wait for movies in the mail! New release movies available the same day as Blu-ray/DVD Popular TV shows available the day after they air...
  • Page 88: Deezer

    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.
  • Page 89 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.
  • Page 90 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 to select Radios, then press OK. 2. Press OK to select a radio. 3.
  • Page 91 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.
  • Page 92 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.
  • Page 93: Facebook

    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.
  • Page 94 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.
  • Page 95 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.
  • Page 96 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”...
  • Page 97 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.
  • Page 98: Flickr

    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.
  • Page 99 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”...
  • Page 100 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.
  • Page 101 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Searching for a Flickr Member To search for a Flickr member: 1. Press to select Search in the Explore screen, then press OK. 2. Press to select Flickr member, then press OK. 3.
  • Page 102 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.
  • Page 103 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 OK.
  • Page 104 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”...
  • Page 105: Flingo

    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.
  • Page 106: Live365

    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.
  • Page 107 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 on- screen keyboard.
  • Page 108 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.
  • Page 109 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.
  • Page 110 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.
  • Page 111 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.
  • Page 112 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.
  • Page 113: Mediafly

    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.
  • Page 114: My Channels

    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.
  • Page 115: Popular Channels

    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.
  • Page 116 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To access Popular Channels: 1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press to select Popular Channels, then press 2. Press to select a Popular channels category, then press OK. 3. Press or navigate to and press OK then to choose a filter (Both,...
  • Page 117 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. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type a podcast search using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 118: Netflix

    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.
  • Page 119: Pandora (Us 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.
  • Page 120 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.
  • Page 121 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.
  • Page 122 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 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 123 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.
  • Page 124: Bookmarking A Song Or Artist

    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.
  • Page 125: Picasa

    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.
  • Page 126 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.
  • Page 127: Searching For Content

    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.
  • Page 128: My Photos

    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.
  • Page 129 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. Information Use this option to display the following information about the current picture: Date Camera make and model...
  • Page 130 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”...
  • Page 131: Video Player

    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.
  • Page 132: Tunein

    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.
  • Page 133 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.
  • Page 134 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons to key in a search keyword, then press OK. Note: You can also press on the remote control to toggle to the results list after entering several characters in the search field.
  • Page 135: Getting Station Information

    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.
  • Page 136 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.
  • Page 137: Youtube

    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.
  • Page 138 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.
  • Page 139: Searching For Videos

    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”...
  • Page 140: Top Favorites

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. This toggles you to the Search History list. 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.
  • Page 141: Most Popular

    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 2. The list of most popular videos display. To refine this list, press to select , and press OK.
  • Page 142 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”...
  • Page 143: Related Videos

    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”...
  • Page 144: Like Or Dislike Videos

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Press the navigation buttons to select a video from the list, then press or OK to start watching the selected video. The other options on this screen allow you to: Replay the recently playbacked video – Play Again Add the video to your My Favorites list –...
  • Page 145: Adding Videos To A Playlist

    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.
  • Page 146 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To set the media player’s additional encoding setting: 1. Navigate to Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Press to select System, then press OK. 3. Press to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK. 4.
  • Page 147: Games

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 148: Setup And Advanced Features

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 149: Setup Navigation Buttons

    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 Function • Select a menu Up/Down arrows • Select a menu setting in an option screen Displays the option screen for the selected menu...
  • Page 150: Hdmi Deep Color Mode

    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.
  • Page 151 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...
  • Page 152: Appearance

    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).
  • Page 153 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.
  • Page 154: Video Settings

    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.
  • Page 155: Subtitle Font Size

    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 displaying video subtitles.
  • Page 156: Music Settings

    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:”...
  • Page 157: Photo Settings

    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...
  • Page 158: Slideshow Interval Time

    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.
  • Page 159: Network

    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.
  • Page 160: Operation

    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.
  • Page 161 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.
  • Page 162: System

    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. Sync From USB Storage This option allows you to turn the USB sync feature Off, Sync All Files, or Sync Supported Media Files Only.
  • Page 163: Device Security

    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...
  • Page 164: Additional Encoding Support

    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.
  • Page 165: Disk Manager

    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.
  • Page 166 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3. Press to select System, then press OK. 4. Press to select Device Registration, then press OK. 5. On the Register Product screen, press to select First Name, then press 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 167: Device Restart

    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 –...
  • Page 168: Mobile Access/Wd Photos

    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.
  • Page 169 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.
  • Page 170 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.
  • Page 171: About

    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.
  • Page 172: Media Library

    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.
  • Page 173 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.
  • Page 174: System Maintenance

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 175 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.
  • Page 176: Troubleshooting

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the media • Make sure the TV is turned on. center power LED remains off. • Make sure that the power adapter and power outlet are okay.
  • Page 177 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.
  • Page 178 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Problem Solution FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade recovery splash The previous or current firmware upgrade process failed. screen is shown after you turned on • Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to the media center or the media center page 171 for instructions.
  • Page 179: Common Error Messages

    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.
  • Page 180: Faqs

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual If this message appears Perform this action Unable to play the selected file. Please 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the see the User Manual for a list of media center or map a drive to the media center supported file formats.
  • Page 181: Appendix

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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.
  • Page 182: Supported Formats

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .AVI Video: Xvid MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MPG/.MPEG Video: mpeg ps MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MKV Video: h.264 x.264 MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1...
  • Page 183 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .MP4/.MOV Video: Quicktime MPEG4 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: WMA/WMA Pro Dolby Digital .VOB/.ISO Video: VOB/ISO MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .M2TS Video:...
  • Page 184 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual File Codec Format/container AUDIO MP1/2/3/a MPEG audio None MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 1. ADTS 2. ADIF M4A/MP4A MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE Quicktime FLAC FLAC FLAC WAVE ® PCM (Microsoft LPCM/PCM None OGG VORBIS AIF/AIFF AIFF 1.
  • Page 185 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual File Type Codec Resolution Other limitation name 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.
  • Page 186: Regulatory Compliance

    Die Markierung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses Gerät mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europäischen Union übereinstimmt. Hierzu zählen auch die EMV-Richtlinie (2004/108/EG) sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie (2006/95/ EG). Eine "Konformitätserklärung" in Übereinstimmung mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien ist erstellt worden und kann bei Western Digital Europe eingesehen werden. APPENDIX – 182...
  • Page 187 Märkning av CE-symbolen anger att detta systemet uppfyller kraven enligt det Euro- peiska Parlamentet och Rådets direktiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC) och Direktivet om Lågspänning (2006/95/EC). En "Försäkran om Överensstämmelse" har gjorts enligt de gällande direktiven och har registrerats hos Western Digital Europa. Merking med CE-symbolet indikerer dette systemets overholdelse av gjeldende direktiver for EU, inkludert EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC) og lavspenningsdirektivet (2006/95/EC).
  • Page 188: Warranty Information

    WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) 기종별 사용자 안내문 B 급기기 이기기는가정용(B 급) 전자파적합기기로서주로 (가정용방송통신기자재) 가정에서사용하는것을목적으로하며 , 모든지역 에서사용할수있습니다 Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
  • Page 189: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")

    Modification of or tampering with the Software, including but not limited to any Open Source Software, is solely at your own risk. Western Digital is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. Western Digital will not support any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital.
  • Page 190 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, WD TV, My Book, and My Passport are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries: and WD TV Live Hub and WD Livewire are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 191 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Index radios 86 search 88 Accessories 3 signing in 85 AccuWeather.com 81 top charts 88 find your location 81 digital camera support 58 advanced features 144 disk manager 161 aspect ratio display troubleshooting 172 normal 146 DLNA media server 155 troubleshooting 172...
  • Page 192 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual view 64 USB ports 7 firmware information panel auto detect new 163 music 53 check latest 163 photo 62 firmware upgrade videos 46 procedure 170 installation troubleshooting 174 composite AV connection 19 Flickr 94 HDMI connection 17, 20 exit 100...
  • Page 193 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual deleting an account 113 exit 113 on-screen keyboard 34 my channels 110 operating precautions 1 player 111 operating system requirements 10 player options 111 Operation popular channels 111 auto play 158 search 113 sync from network folder 158 signing in 109 synchronize from USB storage 158...
  • Page 194 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual My Photos 124 style 150 people I’m following 127 Search function recent 127 button 23, 25 searching for content 123 procedure 32 video player 127 security 159 Play To 6 folder lock 160 playlist parental control 160 supported formats 177...
  • Page 195 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual troubleshooting 172 connection 21 view 62 disconnection 22 Software, GPL 185 Eject button 24, 25 subtitle error messages 175 adjust 44 media library 168 border setting 151 media library compilation 29 default setting 151 removal 22 enable 43 supported devices 7...
  • Page 196 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual supported resolutions 7 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...

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