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- Page 1 WD TV ® Live Hub ™ Media Center User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important User Information ....1 Important Safety Instructions ......1 WD Service and Support . - Page 3 Playing Music ......48 Music Playback ........48 Music Menu Options .
- Page 4 YouTube ......... . . 114 Setup and Advanced Features.
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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: Accessories
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 7. Press to select Last Name, then press OK. 8. Use the navigation buttons to type in your last name using the on-screen keyboard. -
Page 9: 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 10 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 –...
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Page 11: 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 12: Multiformat Content Playback
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 S/PDIF interface). Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content. 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. -
Page 13: Connections
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support* USB storage device with a USB connector Portable media centers with USB connector Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector *For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #5688 in our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. -
Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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.
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Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 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. •...
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Page 32: Using The Media Center Menu
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Key or key Function sequence User assignable shortcut/function keys. See “Remote Settings” on page CTRL 139. Default settings are as follows (only valid when inside the Videos, CTRL Music, or Photos menus): CTRL Pressing CTRL A activates the... - Page 33 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Setup lets you customize the way you use the media center and set preferences for media playback. For more information, see “Setup and Advanced Features” on page 128. Setting Time and Weather To set the time in the media center screen display, see “Set Time Zone”...
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Page 34: 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 Dashboard Options - Queue Use the navigation buttons to select from the following options, then press Add to Queue (when a file in Favorites or Last 30 Days is selected - see “Add to Queue”... - Page 35 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.
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Page 36: 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 37 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 40). As an alternative, or if the database did not find any info: 1.
- Page 38 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3. Select Title (Videos and Photos) or Title, File Name, Album or Artist (Music). Press OK, then to select the . Press OK. Search Options - Videos and Photos Search Options - Music 4.
- Page 39 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in the search field will be included in the search results. For example, inputting ‘glo’ will result to a search results like this: Global party.mpeg Glow of the Field.jpg Gloss.mp3...
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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”...
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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 Favorite Favorite your videos other media files so you can sort and filter them by favorite and access them quickly in the dashboard. 1. Press and select Favorite from the list of options. 2.
- Page 44 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Select the account you want to post the file to then press OK, or select Add Account to add a Facebook account (see “Facebook” on page 81 for details). 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...
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Page 45: Video Playback Controls
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Get Content Info Press and select Get Content Info from the list of options prompts the media center to connect to an online media database to gather information about the file. For example, Get Info returns the MPAA rating, duration of the movie, genre, studio photos, and movie trailers based on the movie’s title. -
Page 46: Video Playback Options
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Button Function NEXT • Plays the next video file in the video folder/playlist • Press during Fast Forward to skip forward 10 minutes. NEXT • Press to skip to the next chapter (if the video file supports chapters). - Page 47 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Highlight View Chapter, then press OK. 3. Press to highlight your chapter selection, then press OK. 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 48 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Highlight Adjust Subtitles, then press Adjust Subtitles submenu options include: Position & Size - use navigation buttons to adjust position and speed, press OK repeatedly to adjust size). Color (of subtitle text) - select fill and border color from the Subtitle Color menu.
- Page 49 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Delete See “Delete” on page 39. 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...
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Page 50: Dvd Navigation
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Video Playback Sequence/Repeat Modes See “Video Playback Sequence” on page 133 for information on setting video repeat modes. 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... - Page 51 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.
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Page 52: 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 53 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Genre, Artist, Album, Playlists, Favorites) See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 31 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.
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Page 54: 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 55: Music Playback Controls
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Delete The Music delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete” on page 39. Edit Multiple The Music edit multiple function is the same as the Videos edit multiple function. See “Edit Multiple”... -
Page 56: 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 57 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Rate The Music rate function is the same as the Video rate function. See “Rate” on page 38. Favorite The Music favorite function is the same as the Video favorite function. See “Favorite” on page 38.
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Page 58: Playing Music From Your Ipod
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 40. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See “Rescan Info”... -
Page 59: 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 60 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3. If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using sorting (Alphabetical, Date, Ratings, Recently Viewed) and filter options (All Pictures, Date, Folders, Recent). See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation”...
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Page 61: Digital Camera Support
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Press , then to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display photos by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. -
Page 62: Photo Display Options
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Add to Queue The Photos add to queue function is the same as the Videos add to queue function. See “Add to Queue” on page 38. Rate The Photos rate function is the same as the Videos rate function. See “Rate” on page 38. -
Page 63: Set As Background
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3. Press Options and select Rotate Left or Rotate Right again as needed until the rotation you want is set for the photo. Selecting Photo Zoom and Pan Options See “Selecting Video Zoom and Pan Options” on page 44. Post to Facebook See “Post to Facebook”... -
Page 64: Displaying Photo Thumbnails
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Displaying Photo Thumbnails While viewing a photo or slideshow, press to display thumbnails of all your photos Use the navigation buttons to select another photo to view, then press OK. Displaying Photo Information Use this option to display the Picture Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. - Page 65 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To listen to background music with a slideshow: 1. Navigate to the music folder containing the audio file/playlist you want to accompany the slideshow. (See “Music Playback” on page 48.) 2. Select the audio file/playlist, and then press PLAY. If you selected a single audio file, you may want to enable it to play repeatedly so it doesn’t stop before the slideshow is done.
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Page 66: 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 67: Files Options
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Press , then to select Sorting by Date. Press OK to display files by date in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again. -
Page 68: 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 69 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 70 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.
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Page 71: 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 72 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.
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Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76 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 77 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 78 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).
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Page 79: 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 80: 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: Current weather and forecast for your city –... -
Page 81: Adding A Service To Favorites
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press to make a selection, then press OK. 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 82 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Find Your Location To display your local weather in the upper right of the media center’s screen and see weather forecasts when accessing the AccuWeather.com menu, select your city or nearest city. 1.
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Page 83: Change Temperature Display
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Change Temperature Display To change the temperature display from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice-versa, do the following: In the AccuWeather.com home screen, press to select °F or °C, then press INTERNET SERVICES – 79... -
Page 84: 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 85: 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 86 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 7. Press to , then OK with the green check mark selected. 8. Press OK to complete the sign-in process. 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 87 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Photos Options With an individual photo selected or a slideshow running, press Options. Rotate Left & Right - see “Rotate Left & Right” on page 58. Zoom - To change the display’s viewing scale, press OK repeatedly until the preferred viewing scale is achieved.
- Page 88 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 1. In the Facebook main menu, press to select Friends, then press OK. 2. The page of the friend you have selected displays. The photos section of the page displays by default. You can view photos or navigate to Videos or Wall, then press OK to view your friend’s videos and wall comments.
- Page 89 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”...
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Page 90: 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 91 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 92 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 93 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 94 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 95 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 96 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”...
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Page 97: 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 98 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 99 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 100 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 101 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. 2. Press to select a station from your preset list. 3. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station.
- Page 102 WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 103 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 4. A confirmation screen appears. Press OK to confirm the new preset station and return to the Now Playing screen. Removing a Station from Your Preset List You can remove stations you no longer want from your preset list. To remove a station from your preset list: 1.
- Page 104 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Exit Live365 To return to the Services home screen, press to select Exit in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. INTERNET SERVICES – 100...
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Page 105: 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 106 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 107 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 108 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 109 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 110 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Exit Mediafly To return to the Services home screen, press to select Exit in the Mediafly home screen, then press OK. INTERNET SERVICES – 106...
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Page 111: 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 112: Pandora
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 113 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 114 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 115 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 116 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.
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Page 117: 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 118: 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 119 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.
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Page 120: 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 121 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual The video search begins (this may take a few seconds). Videos matching your search word appear in a Search result screen. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select a video from the display. 4.
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Page 122: Top Favorites
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Top Favorites These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. Press to select Top Favorites in the YouTube home screen, then press 2. The list of top favorite videos display. To refine this list, press to select and press OK. -
Page 123: 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 124: Top Rated
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Top Rated These are videos with the highest ratings from YouTube users. To access Top Rated: 1. Press to select Top Rated in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2. The list of most viewed videos display. To refine this list, press to select and press OK. - Page 125 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Preferences Preferences allows you to choose which country’s content (videos and channels) you would like to view without changing the language of the site. To access Preferences: 1. Press to select Top Rated in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2.
- Page 126 WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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 to fast forward or reverse in 10 second increments YouTube Player Options...
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Page 127: Related Videos
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Related Videos After video playback, the Related Videos screen appears. At the top of the screen, the video rating (number of highlighted “stars”), upload date, and the number of times it has been viewed display. 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 128: Adding Videos To Favorites
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Press to select Like or Dislike, then press OK. 3. Your video rating is confirmed. Press OK to go back to the Player screen. 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”... -
Page 129: Restricted Video Content
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Press to select Create your playlist (to create a new playlist) or Choose your current playlist. 3. If you choose Create your playlist, enter the name of your new playlist using the on-screen keyboard. - Page 130 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 4. Press to select the encoding support you require, then press OK. INTERNET SERVICES – 126...
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Page 131: 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 132: 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 133 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.
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Page 134: Appearance
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 2.0 (Analog, S/PDIF, HDMI) - This is the default setting that decodes all audio streams into 2-channel output via analog (RCA connectors), S/PDIF... - Page 135 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.
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Page 136: 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 137: Music Settings
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 “View Chapter” on page 42 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 138 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select the audio playback mode. The default setting is Normal . Go to “To set the music repeat mode:” on page 53 for a description of the audio playback modes.
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Page 139: Photo Settings
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Photo Settings Use the menus on this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings when viewing your image files. Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal . Normal –... -
Page 140: Network
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select how media files are displayed in their respective folders. The default setting is Grid View . Examples of both grid and list views are shown below. Grid View List View Network... -
Page 141: Device Name
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Device Name The name shown in the device name field helps you identify the media center on the network. Use this menu option to change the device name using the onscreen keyboard. DLNA Media Server This option is On by default so that other DLNA media devices on the network can see the media center. -
Page 142: Operation
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Operation Use the menus in the Operation screen to set preferences for the media center. 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. -
Page 143: 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 on or off. - Page 144 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 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 contents of a USB drive into one database so you can locate media files based on metadata information. See “Media Library”...
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Page 145: About Mochi
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual defaults corrects problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. Reset All Online Service Accounts clears all account information and logins you have entered for Services, with the exception of BLOCKBUSTER On Demand (you must contact Blockbuster to have the media center removed from your account). -
Page 146: Media Library
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Media Library Media Library scans and consolidates the media contents of a USB drive into a database through which you can easily locate media files. This feature is on by default. The following conditions will prevent the Media Library from processing your media. The USB device has read-only protection. - Page 147 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.
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Page 148: 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 149 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 2. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK. This restarts the system. 3. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Once the update process finishes, the media center restarts. When the media center restarts, the new firmware loads automatically.
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Page 150: 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 151 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Problem Solution FILES File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 152. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to a usable format. AUDIO There is no sound.
- Page 152 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Problem Solution REMOTE CONTROL The media center remote control does • Press only one button at a time. not work. • Make sure the batteries are properly inserted. • The batteries may already be drained out. Replace batteries with new ones.
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Page 153: 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 154: 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 recreate the file by using the included media center. media editing software. -
Page 155: Appendix
WD TV Live Hub Media Center 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/.MPEG Video: mpeg ps MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MKV Video: h.264 x.264 MPEG1/2/4 WMV9... - Page 156 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 157 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 158 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.
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Page 159: 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 – 155... - Page 160 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).
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Page 161: Warranty Information
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) 기종별 사용자 안내문 B급 기기 이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파적합충족을 한 기기 로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할 (가정용 정보통신기기) 수 있습니다. Class B Device 1 — Please note that this device has been approved for non- business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. -
Page 162: 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 163 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 164 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Index encoding support 140 environmental compliance (China) 157 Accessories 4 error messages 149 AccuWeather.com 77 find your location 78 advanced features 127 Facebook aspect ratio delete account 85 normal 129 exit 85 troubleshooting 146 friends 83 widescreen 129...
- Page 165 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual folder view LED indicators 10 music 49 power 10 photos 56 Live365 93 videos 37 adding a station to your preset list 98 exit 100 getting track information 99 GNU general public license 158 listening 95 GPL software 158 providing song feedback 99...
- Page 166 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual playback screen 52 song station’s playback sequence setting 134 playlist 113 settings 133 Photo settings shuffle mode 53 photo scaling 135 sort & filter 49 slideshow interval time 135 supported formats 8 slideshow sequence 135 use in slideshow 61 slideshow transition 135...
- Page 167 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual remote control 11 theme 130 remote controller 11 video calibration 130 buttons and functions 25 video settings 132 delete music preset 139 setup 127 layout 11 slideshow settings 138 interval time 135 troubleshooting 148 music background 61 virtual 72...
- Page 168 WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual disconnection 24 Eject button 26, 27 warranty information 157 error messages 149 weather 77 media library 142 change temperature display 79 media library compilation 30 Web UI 71 removal 24 launching 71 supported devices 9 logout 75 troubleshooting 147...