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  • Page 1 WD TV ® Live HD Media Player User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ......1 WD Service and Support ....... . . 2 Recording your WD Product Information .
  • Page 3 Viewing Photos ......46 Photo Display......... 46 Digital Camera Support .
  • Page 4 Appendix ....... . . 167 Supported Formats ........167 Regulatory Compliance .

  • Page 5: Important User Information

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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

    Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at 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

    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.
  • Page 8 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to select System registration, then press ENTER. 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.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    For information on optional accessories for this product, visit: www.shopwd.com www.wdstore.com Canada www.shopwd.ca www.wdstore.ca Europe www.shopwd.eu www.wdstore.eu All others Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 5...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. The WD TV Live HD Media Player from Western Digital has everything you need to play your HD media collection and the fun stuff you find on the web in brilliant HD 1080p on your big screen TV.
  • Page 11 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or video camera – Works with digital cameras, digital video cameras, in fact, any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. Advanced navigation options Thumbnail, list, and preview modes –...

  • Page 12: Features And Functions

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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...

  • Page 13: Connections

    Supports LAN connection for wired Internet access. Composite jack Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks Component jack Connect to your TV’s component (YPbPr) terminals. Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS – 9...

  • Page 14: Led Indicators

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual LED Indicators Item Component Description 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.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Remote Control 1. Infrared transmitter HOME POWER 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.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live HD Media Player Remote control and Composite AV cables Component (YPbPr) cables Two AAA batteries Documentation and Quick Install Guide software CD AC power adapter...
  • Page 17 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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).
  • Page 18 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable 1. 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.
  • Page 19 Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens. For more information, see “Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu” on page Step 3 - Connecting the WD TV Live HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player.
  • Page 20 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. To connect your media player using an HDMI cable: 1.
  • Page 21 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 22 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white.
  • Page 23 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver.
  • Page 24 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 #2581 in or knowledge base at sup- port.wdc.com. To connect the USB device: 1.
  • Page 25 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press to select OK, then press ENTER. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the USB drive access password in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
  • Page 26 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times, the USB drive is placed in a hold state and the following message appears. Press ENTER to close the error message. Disconnect the USB drive. Power cycle and reconnect the USB drive and type in the correct access password.
  • Page 27 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button on the remote control before removing a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1.
  • Page 28 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 5 - Connecting to the Internet The media player can be connected to the Internet using a wired or wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online media content.

  • Page 29: Operating The Wd Tv Live Hd Media Player

    (next track) • Press to page down. • During Video FF mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes. EJECT Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 25...

  • Page 30: Using The Wd Tv Hd Media Player Menu

    – See “Flickr” on page 100 for more information on this image hosting site. YouTube™ in the Video menu bar – See “YouTube” on page 108 for more information on this video hosting and sharing site. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 26...

  • Page 31: Media Library Compilation

    There is not enough hard disk space on the USB device. To turn off Media Library Compilation (default is On): 1. Navigate to Home | Settings | System 2. Select Media Library Compilation, and then press ENTER. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 27...
  • Page 32 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Select OFF, then press ENTER. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 28...
  • Page 33 Photo alphabetical order. Date Content is organized by Date Modified. Folders Contents are displayed in image file folders. Recent Displays a list of image folders/files that have been accessed recently. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 29...

  • Page 34: Locating Your Contents On The Drive

    If no folder .JPG file is found, display the first album art image (.MP3 with embedded .JPG) If no album art is available, display the first .JPG in the folder OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 30...
  • Page 35 If you want to search for particular type of media, for example video files only, go to the main browser screen of that media type. 2. Press on the remote control. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 31...
  • Page 36 , then press ENTER to input characters in different case. Select , then press ENTER to display the symbol keyboard for inputting special characters. If you want to erase the last character, select then press ENTER. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 32...
  • Page 37 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. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 33...

  • Page 38: Watching Video

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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)
  • Page 39 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display available video files and video folders. The display will either be in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your Browser Display setting (see “Video” on page 142 for more information on Browser Display settings).

  • Page 40: Video Playback Controls

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV...
  • Page 41 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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...
  • Page 42 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 43 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual DTS Audio This media player supports DTS audio. Simply select a video file with DTS audio encoding and select it for playback. 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.
  • Page 44 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 45 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 46: Playing Music

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.
  • Page 47 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 48: Music Playback Controls

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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...
  • Page 49 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Normal – The audio track will only be played once. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.

  • Page 50: Viewing Photos

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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. The...

  • Page 51: Digital Camera Support

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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).

  • Page 52: Photo Display Options

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the media player are displayed. Proceed to step 3 of the next section for instructions on how to view image files.
  • Page 53 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 54: Photo Slideshow

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER. -OR- Press 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.
  • Page 55 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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. This panel shows the following information:...
  • Page 56 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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 , then press ENTER.
  • Page 57 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 58: Network Setup

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Network Setup The WD TV Live HD 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.
  • Page 59 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 60 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 61: Wireless Network Setup

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Wireless Network Setup Note: For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #3805 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. 1. Connect a USB wireless adapter (sold separately) to the USB port on your media player.
  • Page 62 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Wireless, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to select an SSID input option, then press ENTER. If you choose Auto search, the unit will search for available access points in your area.
  • Page 63 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you want to connect to, select Submit, then press ENTER. 9. Press to select a security protocol, then press , then press ENTER.

  • Page 64: Checking The Network Connection

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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”...
  • Page 65 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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. A blue check mark on these items indicate that there is no problem with your network settings.

  • Page 66: Network Services

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.
  • Page 67 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.
  • Page 68 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press 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.

  • Page 69: Transferring Files

    1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. 2. Press to select Network Setting , then press ENTER. 3. Press to select Share WD TV on your network and make sure the option is set to On. NETWORK SERVICES – 65...
  • Page 70 Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer. 3. Check that the WD Discovery Tool that is bundled on the enclosed CD is installed on your computer. You need this tool to locate the media player over the network.
  • Page 71 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Click Browse Network Share. The USB drive connected to your media player will be displayed. 6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer. The USB drive contents display in a Windows Explorer window.
  • Page 72 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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. 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents.
  • Page 73 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.

  • Page 74: Internet Services

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Internet Services Important: A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL or cable) is required to use Internet services. After connecting to a network, you can use the media player to access media content from the following Internet services: Internet radio –...
  • Page 75 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual securing track information, setting station preferences, and many others, you need to sign up for a Live365 account. To sign in to Live365: 1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu bar.
  • Page 76 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the on- screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 account password on the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 77 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. Once you have successfully signed in, the Live365 Home screen appears. From this screen you can browse for new stations, access previous stations you’ve listened to, and define profile preferences for your Live365 account.
  • Page 78 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 79 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select the station you want to listen to. 4. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To access the last station listened to: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Last Stations.
  • Page 80 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select a station from your preset list. 3. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a VIP station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Stations, then press ENTER.
  • Page 81 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select a music genre, then press ENTER. 4. Press to select a music sub-genre, then press ENTER. 5. Press to select the station you want to listen to. 6. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
  • Page 82 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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. You can limit your search based on whether a station has been rated by Live365 editors or if it is a professional, independent, or official station.
  • Page 83 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to select a station from the search result. 5. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. Displaying the Currently Playing Station 1. On the Live365 main screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar.
  • Page 84 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.
  • Page 85 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To add a station to your preset list from the Now Playing screen: 1. Tune in to the station you want to add. 2. Press to select , then press ENTER. 3. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to confirm the new preset station and return to the Now Playing screen.
  • Page 86 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to enable the Remove Station function, then press ENTER. 5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Press ENTER to go back the Now Playing screen. 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”...
  • Page 87 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 88 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Live365 Preferences When browsing or searching for radio stations, you can: Specify that only radio stations of a specific audio quality display. Choose to sort radio stations alphabetically or by popularity (based on user recomendations).
  • Page 89 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To set how radio stations are sorted: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Preferences, then press ENTER. 2. Press to select Sort Option, then press ENTER. 3. Press to select a sort option, then press ENTER.
  • Page 90 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.

  • Page 91: Pandora

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 92 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Signing in to Pandora for the first time 1. Connect your media player to the network. 2. Navigate to Home | Music Pandora | Add account, then press ENTER. 3. If you already have a Pandora account, choose I have a Pandora account, then press ENTER to create your new Pandora account.
  • Page 93 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Write down the activation code and follow the onscreen instructions. When finished, choose Continue, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your Pandora user name using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER.
  • Page 94 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Press to select a save option. Options include: No – Your account details will not be saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you access the Pandora service using the media player.
  • Page 95 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Once you have successfully signed in to Pandora, the Stations screen appears. From this screen you can create new stations, start listening to previously cre- ated stations and Quickmix playlist, and define profile preferences for your account.
  • Page 96 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To create a Pandora station: 1. Press to select Create a new station in the Stations screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 97 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To listen to a Pandora station: 1. On the Stations screen, press to select the name of the station you want to listen to. 2. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected Pandora station.
  • Page 98 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select Rename Station , then press ENTER. 3. Use the navigation buttons to key in a new station name using the on- screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
  • Page 99 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER. QuickMix QuickMix is a feature that merges the playlist of multiple stations so you can listen to more than one of your stations at once.
  • Page 100 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual You can influence the music selection that is streamed into your Pandora station by providing track feedback for the song currently playing. You can give a song a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down” vote.
  • Page 101 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual While a song is playing, press to select , then press ENTER. A prompt to confirm the “sleep” action appears. 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...
  • Page 102 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select whether to bookmark the song title or the song artist, then press ENTER. The new bookmark is added to your listener profile page. Sign in to Pandora from your computer or mobile computing device to view this profile page.
  • Page 103 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Sorting your Pandora Stations You can choose how your stations are listed on the Stations screen. To sort your Pandora stations: 1. On the Stations screen, press OPTION. 2. Press to select a sorting option–by station name (in alphabetical order) or by last date of access , then press ENTER.

  • Page 104: Flickr

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Flickr Flickr is an online image and video management and sharing website. Flickr content is organized based on tags—a keyword or category label that describes content. Tags help users to search for contents that have something in common. Each content file can have as many as 75 tags associated with it.
  • Page 105 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Exploring for Contents You can explore photostreams (Flickr’s term for content selection) available in Flickr’s public domain. To explore for random “interesting” media content: Press to select Last 7 days interesting in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
  • Page 106 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore based on the upload date: 1. Press to select Most recent uploads in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to page 106 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
  • Page 107 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore for content based on a specific keyword: Keywords are words or phrases associated with the type of content you’re looking for. Keyword searches are based on information indicated on a member’s profile page.
  • Page 108 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore for content based on tags: Perform this type of search to find content based on information indicated in a member’s tags list. 1. Press to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
  • Page 109 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Searching for a Flickr Member To search for a Flickr member: 1. Press to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. 2. Press to select Flickr member, then press ENTER.
  • Page 110 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual If the selected member has public photostreams, you can explore them. Use the navigation buttons to select a content selection, then press ENTER to explore it. Go to the next section for instructions on how to navigate a photo- stream.
  • Page 111 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Player Options As with a regular photo slideshow, you can customize the way content is displayed in the Flickr Player. To do this, press 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”...

  • Page 112: Youtube

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual YouTube YouTube is a video hosting website where you can upload and share videos. To access YouTube: 1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar and select YouTube Press ENTER. The YouTube submenu bar displays.
  • Page 113 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 114 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 6. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube account password in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 7. Press to select a save option. Press ENTER when finished. Options include: No –...
  • Page 115 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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."...

  • Page 116: Searching For Videos

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Searching for Videos You can search YouTube for videos of particular interest to you. The search results are based on the tags associated with uploaded videos. The media player saves your searches so you can quickly recall them.
  • Page 117 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 118: Top Favorited

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Top Favorited These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Top Favorited , then press ENTER.

  • Page 119: Featured Videos

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 120: Recent Videos

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Recent Videos This video category contains the most recently uploaded videos on YouTube. To access Recent Videos: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Recent Videos , then press ENTER.

  • Page 121: Most Popular

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Most Popular These are videos deemed most popular by YouTube users. To access Most Popular: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Most popular , then press ENTER. Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.

  • Page 122: Most Viewed

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Most Viewed These are videos most viewed by YouTube users. To access Most Viewed: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Most viewed , then press ENTER. Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.

  • Page 123: Top Rated

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Top Rated These are videos with the highest ratings from YouTube users. To access Top Rated: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Top rated , then press ENTER. Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
  • Page 124 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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. On the YouTube submenu bar, press...
  • Page 125 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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 pause and resume playback. Press...
  • Page 126 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 127: Rating Videos

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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 109 for sign-in instructions.
  • Page 128 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 129 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Deleting a YouTube account from the media player To delete a YouTube account from the media player: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Account , then press ENTER. 2. Press to select Delete account, then press ENTER.

  • Page 130: Restricted Video Content

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 131: Settings And Advanced Features

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.

  • Page 132: File Management

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual File Management The file management feature allows you to copy or delete files from the attached USB devices. Copying Files 1. Navigate to Home | Settings 2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER.
  • Page 133 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To select all files and folders for copying, press OPTION, then choose Select All 4. After a file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Copy 5. Navigate to the preferred destination folder, then press to select the folder SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES –...
  • Page 134 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 6. Press ENTER to start copying the selected files into the destination folder. A progress bar will indicate the copy status. After the file has been copied successfully, the completed message appears.
  • Page 135 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to move. To select all files and folders for moving, press OPTION, then choose Select All 4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Move...
  • Page 136 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Press repeatedly until the preferred destination folder is selected. 6. Press ENTER to start moving the selected files into the destination folder. A progress bar will indicate the move status. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 132...
  • Page 137 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual After the selected files have been successfully moved to the destination folder the File Moved icon appears. Deleting Files 1. Navigate to Home | Settings 2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER.
  • Page 138 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To select all files and folders for deletion, press OPTION, then choose Select All 4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Delete 5. Press ENTER to confirm file deletion.

  • Page 139: Audio/Video

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual A progress bar will indicate the file deletion status. After the selected files have been deleted, the File Deleted icon appears. Audio/Video Use the menus in this category to configure playback for audio and video files.
  • Page 140 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 141 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Component When using the YPbPr cable (green, blue, and yellow connectors) to connect the media player, select Component in the Video output screen. You will be prompted to select the video display resolution for your device. Select display resolution then press ENTER.
  • Page 142 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual You will be prompted to select the applicable HDMI video resolution for your device. Make your selection and press ENTER. Note: The further down the list the setting, the higher the resolution and clearer the picture.
  • Page 143 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 144: Music

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Digital - Select this option if you are using an Toslink (optical) connection to output surround sound. Music Use the menus on the Music category to configure the display and sequence option for audio files.
  • Page 145 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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.

  • Page 146: Video

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Use the menus on 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”...
  • Page 147 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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. The second line in the display reflects the font size option currently selected.
  • Page 148 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.

  • Page 149: Photo

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Photo Use the menus on 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 .
  • Page 150 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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 53 for a description of these slideshow sequence modes.
  • Page 151 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Transition Effect Use this menu to select the method used to display the next slide in a slideshow. The default setting is Fade. 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.

  • Page 152: System

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual System Use the menus in this category to configure the media player’s general functions. 1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. 2. Press to select System Setting , then press ENTER.
  • Page 153 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Language Use this menu to select the display language. Media Library Use this menu to enable Media Library, which refers to the process of consolidating the contents of a USB drive into one database so you can locate media files based on metadata information.
  • Page 154 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Display file size Set this menu to On to display the file size information in the media browser screen. Additional encoding support Select an encoding support for a secondary language. This prevents garbled characters in file names and subtitles defined in the selected language.
  • Page 155 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual to Factory Defaults Reset Use this menu to restore all media player system preferences and playback settings to their default factory values. Reset to factory defaults corrects performance problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or a faulty configuration settings.
  • Page 156 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.
  • Page 157 System Registration You can register your media player if you have an active network connection. See “To register your WD product using the System Setting menu:” on page 3 for instructions. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 153...

  • Page 158: Network

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual About Select this option to display the current hardware and firmware configurations. Network 1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. 2. Press to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
  • Page 159 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 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. Use this menu to reconnect to the local network without having to rekey the password.

  • Page 160: Media Library

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Auto Login 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.
  • Page 161 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Not all files have metadata loaded. To add and edit metadata so that Media Library can aggregate the files properly, you can use one of several tools including: ® Adobe Bridge (part of the Adobe Creative Suite) abcAVI Tag Editor (freeware) XnView 1.93.2 (freeware)
  • Page 162 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Chapters—number and a list of chapters MediaInfo supports the following formats: Video—MKV, OGM, AVI, DivX, WMV, QuickTime, Real, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DVD (VOB) (Codecs: DivX, XviD, MSMPEG4, ASP, H.264, AVC) Audio—OGG, MP3, WAV, RA, Dolby Digital, AAC, M4A, AU, AIFF Subtitles—SRT, SSA, ASS, and SAMI...

  • Page 163: System Maintenance

    Messages” on page 165 for possible corrective action. Solutions to more serious problems may require contacting your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. For more information, refer to “WD Service and Support” on page 2. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of instructions that tells your media player how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do what you tell it to do.
  • Page 164 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade. 7. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. This restarts the system. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode.
  • Page 165 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Once the update process finishes, the following message appears and the media player restarts. When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE – 161...

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting

    A system diagnostic failure occurred. Turn off your player power LED is blinking. media player, wait 10 minutes, then turn it on again. If the same thing happens, contact the WD Technical Support for assistance (see “WD Service and Support” on page 2).
  • Page 167 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Problem Solution File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 167. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to a usable format. AUDIO There is no sound.
  • Page 168 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Problem Solution The firmware upgrade recovery splash The previous firmware upgrade process failed. screen is shown after you turned on • Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to the media player. page 159 for instructions.

  • Page 169: Common Error Messages

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Common Error Messages If this message appears Perform this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are different conditions under which this error message may appear. The message will specify the issue. For example, not enough space is used on the storage or a journaled file system.

  • Page 170: Faqs

    2. Connect the USB device to your computer and make sure the file format is correct. You can use the media editing software included in the WD Documentation CD. (See “How do I find media files and create playlists?” on page 166) 3.

  • Page 171: Appendix

    WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Appendix Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .AVI Video: Xvid MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MPG Video: mpeg ps MPEG1/2 .MPEG Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MKV Video: h.264...
  • Page 172 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .MP4/.MOV Video: Quicktime MPEG4 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: Dolby Digital .VOB/.ISO Video: VOB/ISO MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .M2TS Video:...
  • Page 173 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container LPCM None OGG VORBIS AIF/AIFF AIFF 1. MPEG audio MATROSKA 2. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 3. PCM (Microsoft) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital None None An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
  • Page 174 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Thumbnail Support Limitation MUSIC Filename Only supports ID3 and EXIF format have thumbnail extension Thumbnail in the id3 tag (“APIC” or “PIC” tag) Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info) Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”)

  • Page 175: Regulatory Compliance

    WD TV Live HD Media Player 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.
  • Page 176 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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...

  • Page 177: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased.

  • Page 178: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")

    Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, WD TV, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; and My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
  • Page 179 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Index supported file formats 8 supported file systems 9 Accessories 5 USB support 9 aspect ratio file formats normal 139 image 46 troubleshooting 162 playlist 8 widescreen 139 subtitle 8 audio channel 38...
  • Page 180 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual troubleshooting 162 searching 78 warranty 173 sign in 71 HDMI signing out 86 connection 16 locating media content connectors 9 manual search 30 Home Search function 31 button 25 error messages 165...
  • Page 181 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual wireless 57 obtaining service 173 network share 155 overview 6 enable file sharing 65 recording information 3 NTSC 136 registration 3 regulatory compliance 171 safety information 1 operating precautions 1 warranty 173...
  • Page 182 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Software, GPL 174 remote control 163 subtitle system reset 151 border setting 143 USB device 163 enable 39 font size setting 142 supported formats 8 USB device System menus connection 20 browser display 141, 144, 145...
  • Page 183 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual deleting an account from the media player 125 encoding support 126 featured videos 115 most popular 117 most viewed 118 my account 111 player 121 preferences 120 rating videos 123 recent videos 116...

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