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  • Page 1 WD TV ® LIVE ™ Streaming 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 Using the Media Player UI ....... 44 Media Library Compilation ....... 48 Locating Your Contents on the Drive .
  • Page 4 Tweet by WD TV ........
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting ........204 Common Error Messages ......207 FAQs .

  • Page 6: Important User Information

    WD TV Live Streaming 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 7: Wd Service And Support

    Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wd.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Product Overview

    SlingPlayer app and get access to your cable service when you take WD TV on the go. With Slingbox and WD TV Live, you can extend your complete living room HDTV experience to another TV in your home, or around the world.
  • Page 10 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Programmable remote – Customize buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite music, photos, videos or menu choices. Use the included programmable remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus.

  • Page 11: Features And Functions

    Internet. Make it personal and have fun. Menus Organized, categorized and ready to play – The WD TV Live streaming media player finds and categorizes all the music photos and movies on any connected USB devices and network shares and displays them in one easy-to-view menu system.
  • Page 12 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Audio/Video Interface HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video. Composite interface (mini-jack) for analog AV connection. S/PDIF (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio. Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new interface connection.

  • Page 13: Connections

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Connections Item Component Description USB port 1 Supports connection of compatible removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors. Reset button Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Device (bottom of device) Reset”...

  • Page 14: Led Indicator

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual LED Indicator Item Component Description Infrared • Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the receiver remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 41. WD TV Remote Control your WD TV experience with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of a finger using the WD TV Remote app. Get one-touch access to your favorite online services, easy text input and a gesture pad for faster navigation to your favorite content.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live streaming media player Remote control and Two AAA batteries Composite AV cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V) or HDMI input...

  • Page 17: Installation Procedure

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the power cable. See “Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable” on page 13. 2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 2 - Connecting the Media Player”...
  • Page 18 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player. The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables. Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately.
  • Page 19 WD TV Live Streaming 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 20 WD TV Live Streaming 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 21 WD TV Live Streaming 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 22 Step 3 - Connecting a USB Device (Optional) 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 #5688 in or knowledge base at http://support.wd.com. To connect the USB device: 1.
  • Page 23 WD TV Live Streaming 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 24 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Connecting to Your Network The media player can be connected to your home network to access the Internet and network storage using a wired or wireless network connection. A network connection provides access to locally stored and online media content.

  • Page 25: Network Setup

    You can create instant high-speed, wired network connections and gain fast, reliable access to the Internet without running wires all over your house using WD Livewire™ powerline AV network kit (sold separately). For more information, visit http://products.wd.com/WDLivewire.

  • Page 26: Wireless Network Setup

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. The wizard begins automatic network connection. When finished, the following screen displays. Press OK. To change or manually configure your wired network setup (recommended for advanced users only), see “Network Setup” on page 187.
  • Page 27 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Manual: Depending on your wireless network setup, you may want to manually type in the name of your network. In this case, navigate to the keyboard icon on the right side of the screen, press OK, and proceed to the next step.
  • Page 28 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 1. Press to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Navigate to the WPS icon on the right side of the screen, and press OK.

  • Page 29: Checking The Network Connection

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press OK on the remote. After performing one of the wireless setup functions above, press OK. After establishing a network connection, you can: Use the Internet services integrated into your media player to access streaming media.

  • Page 30: Finding Your Content

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Finding Your Content This section describes how you can use the media player to access your digital media collection over the local network. Access network attached storage – view and play back digital media content stored on your network attached storage device or media server.

  • Page 31: My Media Library

    Local Storage Storage devices attached to USB ports 1 and/or 2. Media Server Network-attached media server devices for ease of use (optimal for DLNA certified server devices such as WD’s My Book Live ® ™ Network Share Windows Shares Windows network shares, most network attached storage drives, legacy Mac OS before Lion, and other devices that use the SMB/CIFS protocol.
  • Page 32 Media Server This menu displays network attached UPnP media servers connected to your network and usage is optimized with DLNA compliant devices such as WD My Book Live personal cloud storage and WD TV Live Hub media centers. The benefit of using a media server is that it aggregates the content together from the device that is hosting it.

  • Page 33: Network Share

    Samba is a common method, especially for Windows. Windows Shares display shared computers and network attached storage devices (such as WD’s My Book Live personal cloud storage NAS drive) connected to your network via the Samba protocol. Mac Shares Mac Shares uses AFP (Apple File Protocol), a more common protocol among Mac devices.
  • Page 34 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Accessing a Shared Folder To create a shared folder, follow the instructions under “Share a Folder on Your Computer” on page 36. To access a shared folder under Network Share: 1. Select the name of your computer and press OK twice.

  • Page 35: Transferring Files

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual default anonymous login displays if no password is set for the device. When this happens, accept the default login, select , then press OK. Select Remember Me and press OK to have the media player remember the user name and password for the resource.
  • Page 36 All share folders available on the device are mapped as network drives automatically. Available drive letters are assigned backwards from Z. When mapping completes, the connected storage appears as a network drive in the WD Discovery screen. Click Back to return to the main page. FINDING YOUR CONTENT – 31...
  • Page 37 You can now drag and drop files and folders into the connected storage device using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer. Using Windows As an alternative to using WD Discovery, access the media player’s attached storage as follows: Windows 8.1/8: Click Desktop >...
  • Page 38 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Computer 1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player. 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled.
  • Page 39 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and perform a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/Drop operation. FINDING YOUR CONTENT – 34...

  • Page 40: Share A Folder On Your Computer

    Make sure the media player and your computer are both attached to the network, see Article #3787 in our knowledge base at http://support.wd.com, then follow the instructions for your operating system. Important: Be sure to update your operating system to the latest update or service pack.

  • Page 41: Using The Web Ui

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Web UI The media player 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.
  • Page 42 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual System Click System in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your media player and view general network information and important messages. You can change the password, set the device name, view network information, and choose date and time settings using these options.
  • Page 43 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Enter on-screen keyboard commands in the Submit field using your computer or smartphone keyboard, then click or press Submit when finished. Appearance The media player supports interchangeable user interfaces called themes. Themes alter the player's visual appearance, but not its functionality.
  • Page 44 Support Click Support to access Express Customer Support and Support Documentation including product documentation, FAQ’s, and a WD TV user forum. Logout Click the Logout button in the main menu to log out of the Web UI.

  • Page 45: Operating The Media Player

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player’s ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings.
  • Page 46 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Button Function EJECT Safely removes a USB device Next Page Displays the next page in the UI. Allows viewing of continued next, more service icons, etc. Prev Page Displays the previous page in the UI.

  • Page 47: Using A Usb Keyboard

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into either of the two USB ports on the media player. Key or key...
  • Page 48 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Key or key Function sequence Zooms in on the currently playing video file or photo. Z (Zoom) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files (key sequence SHIFT R (Shuffle) toggles between shuffle and repeat).

  • Page 49: Using The Media Player Ui

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Media Player UI The Home screen displays when turn on your media player or press HOME on the remote control. The menu options in this screen let you access services, browse your media library and configure the media player’s settings.

  • Page 50: Home Screen Navigation

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. Button Function Move from one option to the next Left/Right arrows View the dashboard Down arrow Launches your selection...
  • Page 51 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Media Player Dashboard Press at the home screen or navigate to then press OK in the in the Videos, Music, or Photos menus to launch the dashboard. Press or Back to exit the dashboard.
  • Page 52 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Dashboard Options With a file selected in any of the dashboard categories, press Options. Dashboard Options - Favorites Dashboard Options - New Items or Recently Viewed Dashboard Options - Queue Use the...

  • Page 53: Media Library Compilation

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Media Library Compilation Media Library Compilation refers to the process of scanning and consolidating the media contents of the media player, network attached storage, or an attached USB device into one comprehensive database so that you can easily browse and locate media files based on certain metadata information (e.g., video files are categorized...
  • Page 54 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation Once the media library compilation process is completed, all available media files are organized under their respective media type directory. By default, media contents are displayed as thumbnails (music album/movie poster art, image thumbnail). The content categories are listed in the following table.

  • Page 55: Locating Your Contents On The Drive

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Locating Your Contents on the Drive There are two ways of locating a particular media file depending on whether or not the media library compilation function is enabled. Manual Search You can manually search for a media file by navigating to the specific media section and browsing through the available file folders.
  • Page 56 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photo: Display thumbnail Video: Display embedded cover art If no embedded cover art is available, display image file associated with the video file to be played (for example video.mkv will be associated with video.JPG)
  • Page 57 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. Go to “Media Library Compilation” on page 49 for instructions. To perform a media search: 1. Go to the main browser screen of the type of media you want to search for (Videos, Music, or Photos).
  • Page 58 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Select Contains or Starts with, then press OK twice. 5. Using the on-screen keyboard: Use the navigation buttons to select a character, then press OK to input it in the search bar. Alternatives to this method are as follows: - Use the alpha-numeric keys on the remote control to enter search terms.
  • Page 59 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Navigate to and press OK to move the cursor backward and to move the cursor forward in the Search field (you can also press to move the cursor backward and Next Page to move the cursor forward in the Search field).
  • Page 60 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be listed as shown below (the result of entering ‘bea’ in Photos). Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then press OK or to initiate playback.

  • Page 61: Watching Video

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. For a detailed list of supported video formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 211. Video Playback To play back video: 1.
  • Page 62 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press OK. To begin playback of a video playlist, highlight the playlist name, then press PAUSE/PLAY. To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in that folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY.

  • Page 63: Videos Menu Options

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 64 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If a No Content Info Found message displays, navigate to the keyboard icon then press OK. Enter the whole title or a portion of the title using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press OK to associate info with the content. Select a title from the list, then press OK.
  • Page 65 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1. Press and Favorite from the list of options. 2. Press OK. Edit Move & Copy 1. Press and select Edit, select Move or Copy from the list of options, then press OK.
  • Page 66 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. The select multiple screen displays. Use the navigation buttons to Select All, Select Page, or Clear All files shown, or Continue to the next group of files, then press OK. 3. With multiple files selected, press Options to apply changes to more than one file.

  • Page 67: Videos Folder Options

    Share, then select Share to Twitter from the list of options. 2. Sign into your Twitter account (see “Tweet by WD TV” on page 155 for details). 3. The screen below displays. Press OK to write a caption using the on-screen...

  • Page 68: Video Playback Controls

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Favorite See “Favorite” on page 60. Edit See “Edit” on page 61. Select Multiple See “Select Multiple” on page 61. Rescan See “Rescan Info” on page 60. Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback:...

  • Page 69: Video Playback Options

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Playback Options To display the video playback options while playing a video, press Options. To return to the video, press Back. Get Content Info See “Get Content Info” on page 59.
  • Page 70 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Subtitle 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 71 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 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 72 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Delete See “Delete” on page 61. Post Comment to Facebook You can upload a video screenshot or comment to Facebook by selecting this option. 1. Press and select Post Comment to Facebook from the list of options.
  • Page 73 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Displaying the Video Playback Panel Use this option to display the Video Playback Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: Elapsed and total...

  • Page 74: Dvd Navigation

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved and stored on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to the media player, you will experience the same DVD menu navigation functionality using the buttons on the media player remote as you would using a DVD remote for a DVD player connected to a television.
  • Page 75 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation Playback Options To display the video playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. Main Menu Selection To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode: 1.

  • Page 76: Playing Music

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Playing Music You can listen to audio files on your TV/audio system using the media player. For a detailed list of supported audio formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 211. Music Playback 1.
  • Page 77 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY. To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that folder, and then press PAUSE/PLAY.

  • Page 78: Music Menu Options

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 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 79 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Rate The Music rate function is the same as the Videos rate function. See “Rate” on page 60. Edit The Edit functions are the same as the Videos Edit functions. See “Edit” on page 61.

  • Page 80: Music Playback Controls

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback when in the music playback screen: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1.

  • Page 81: Music Playback Options

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Options To display the music playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. Get Content Info The Music get content info function is the same as the Videos get content info function.
  • Page 82 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Repeat All – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.

  • Page 83: Playing Music From Your Ipod

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual ® Playing Music From Your iPod ® Apple uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the media player is unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod.

  • Page 84: Viewing Photos

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Viewing Photos You can view your digital photos both individually and in slideshow mode on your TV using the media player. For a detailed list of supported photo formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 211.
  • Page 85 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Date, Folders, Recent). See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 50 for details. 5. Locate the picture file you want to view. To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press OK.

  • Page 86: Digital Camera Support

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Sorting 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display photos by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order.
  • Page 87 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 60. Favorite The Photos favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See “Favorite”...

  • Page 88: Photo Display Options

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Share Upload to Facebook The Photos upload to Facebook function is the same as the Videos upload to Facebook function. See “Upload to Facebook” on page 62. Upload to Picasa You can upload a photo to Picasa by selecting this option.
  • Page 89 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual View Info Select this option to view info about the photo including source, file size, dimensions, image number, date and time photo was taken, exposure mode, and flash info. Add to Queue See “Add to Queue”...

  • Page 90: Displaying Photo Thumbnails

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Share to Twitter See “Share to Twitter” on page 63. Set As Background See “Set as Background” on page 83. 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.

  • Page 91: Photo Slideshow

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photo Slideshow The media player allows you to create a slideshow using the contents of a photo folder. To start a slideshow: 1. Locate the photo folder containing the image files you want in the slideshow.

  • Page 92: Files

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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. If the Select Storage screen displays, press to select a storage source, then press OK (see “Accessing Media Content”...

  • Page 93: Files Options

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Sorting Files The Files sorting function is the same as the Videos sorting function. See “Sorting” on page 59. Files Options To manage files (move, copy, delete, rename, and select), do the following: With an individual file or folder selected, press Options.

  • Page 94: Internet Services

    Internet services. Availability varies by country. These services may be changed, terminated, or interrupted at any time. With WD TV Live, you can stream the best Internet entertainment to your HDTV. Watch hit movies, catch up on TV shows, stay connected to your social network, and enjoy on-demand access to your favorite music from your TV.
  • Page 95 TuneIn – The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format. Tweet by WD TV – Update your status and follow what's happening around the world with the people and organizations you care about.

  • Page 96: Adding A Service To Favorites

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. The list of Internet services display by category. Select a category (choose from Featured, My Favorites, All, Movies & TV, Web Video, Music, Sports, Photos, Social, and News and Weather), then press OK.

  • Page 97: Accuweather.com

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual AccuWeather.com The Weather service provided by AccuWeather.com provides local forecasts for everywhere in the United States and over two million locations worldwide. To access Weather: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK.
  • Page 98 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 7. The AccuWeather.com home screen displays current temperature, conditions, and other weather details at your location. Options include: Settings Maps (press Options, then OK to zoom & pan the weather map in your area...
  • Page 99 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Set/Add Favorite City To add one or more cities so that you can view weather information for more than one location, do the following: 1. Press to select Settings in the AccuWeather.com home screen.

  • Page 100: Deezer

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Deezer Deezer is a personalized on-demand music service to listen to seven million tracks anytime, anywhere and one of the most popular Internet and mobile music offerings in Europe.* Note: *Deezer is available in Europe only.
  • Page 101 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Signing in to Your Deezer Account Sign in to your Deezer account to access My Music (your playlists and favorites) and Top Charts. Note: If you do not have a Deezer account and want to create one, go to http://www.deezer.com.
  • Page 102 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Radios You can choose from a variety of radios by music genre and subgenre. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press to select Radios, then press OK. 2. Press OK to select a radio.
  • Page 103 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Select Playlists, then press OK. 4. Press Options, then select Create Your Playlist. Press OK. 5. Type in the name of your playlist using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press OK.
  • Page 104 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Select OK, then press OK. Top Charts These are songs deemed most popular by Deezer users by country. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press to select Top Charts, then press OK.

  • Page 105: Facebook

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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.
  • Page 106 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photos You can view the photos or photo albums you and others users have posted to Facebook either individually or as a slideshow. 1. In the Facebook main menu, select Photos then press OK.
  • Page 107 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Newsfeed The Facebook news feed displays all of your friends’ comments and allows you to “Like” or comment. The number of people who like or have commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the news feed entry.
  • Page 108 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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.
  • Page 109 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Event Event displays all events you’ve been invited to, and allows you to view more information about or comment on events, and view your friends’ comments and “Like” or comment on them. The number of people who like or have commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the Event entry.

  • Page 110: Flickr

    WD TV Live Streaming 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 111 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 112 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 113 WD TV Live Streaming 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 OK. 2. Press to select Flickr member, then press OK.
  • Page 114 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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.
  • Page 115 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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.
  • Page 116 WD TV Live Streaming 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 Options. Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Setup menu and follow the instructions under “Photo Scaling”...

  • Page 117: Flixster

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Flixster Watch the latest theatrical movie trailers and get critic reviews from Rotten Tomatoes. Preview movies that are opening this week and see what’s hot at the box office. See what’s new on DVD and Blu-ray and the top rentals. Search a catalog of over 40,000 films.

  • Page 118: Live365

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 119 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 120 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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.
  • Page 121 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 122 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To listen to a favorite station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select My Presets, then press OK. Press to select a station from your preset list. 2. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station.
  • Page 123 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select Search, then press OK. 3. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons to key in a search keyword, then press OK. 4. Press to select a station from the search result.
  • Page 124 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music selections in Live365 are compiled based on their user ratings. You can participate in the selection process by giving a song the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” vote. To provide song feedback: 1.

  • Page 125: Mlb.tv

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual MLB.TV Watch every out-of-market game LIVE or on demand in HD quality. Almost 100 games are streamed LIVE each week. Choose home or away feeds, and use quick navigation to run scoring plays or at bats. PLUS, watch over 150 Spring Training Games with no blackout restrictions.

  • Page 126: Playback Options

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Select a playback option (Watch From Beginning, Resume Watching, Watch Live), then press OK. Game Playback Press OK while watching a game to bring up the MLB.TV playback screen. Use the navigation buttons to Jump to Inning, Jump 10 Secs, play Slow, Jump to Live, or Select Feed.
  • Page 127 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Calendar In the MLB.TV main screen, navigate to Calendar then press OK. Your team’s calendar displays. Select the current date or navigate to an earlier date and press OK to view current or archived games.
  • Page 128 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Settings In the MLB.TV main screen, navigate to Settings then press OK. In this screen, you can perform such functions as setting your favorite team or teams, setting the default team for the calendar, unlink your account, hide or reveal scores in the main screen, or turn closed captioning (English subtitles) on or off.

  • Page 129: Netflix

    User Manual Netflix Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly on your WD TV streaming media player. Don’t wait for the mailman to deliver your movies and don’t settle for streaming to your small computer screen. Access your Netflix unlimited membership and instantly watch TV episodes and movies on your big screen.*...

  • Page 130: Pandora (Us Only)

    Conditions for Using Pandora The following conditions must be satisfied before you can use the Pandora service. You must have a Pandora account. Go to www.pandora.com/wd to create your account. Once you have registered, note your activation code. You will need this code to sign in to Pandora from your media player.
  • Page 131 5. If you do not have a Pandora account, select I am new to Pandora, then press 6. Write down the activation code and follow the onscreen instructions (go to www.pandora.com/wd to create your new account). When finished, choose Continue, then press OK.
  • Page 132 WD TV Live Streaming 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 created stations and Quickmix playlist, and define profile preferences for your account.
  • Page 133 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 134 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual QuickMix is a feature that allows you to listen to more than one of your stations at once. QuickMix will play only one song based on particular musical characteristics at a time (unlike regular Pandora stations, which play four related songs in a row), so the mood changes more often.

  • Page 135: Bookmarking A Song Or Artist

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 136: Picasa

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Picasa View, share and enjoy your photographs right from your television. To learn more about Picasa services, and the options and limitations related to them, go to http://www.picasa.google.com. To access Picasa: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK.
  • Page 137 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa account password in the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 138 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual You can sort and filter content on this page by showing all content (All) or your Unlisted Gallery or Public Gallery. Press or navigate to , and press OK, then press and OK twice to switch that selection.
  • Page 139 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual The content search begins (this may take a few seconds). Content matching your search word appears in a Search result screen. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select a photo or video from the display.
  • Page 140 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photo Menu Options With a photo thumbnail in a web album selected, press Options. The My Photos menu options display. Press Back when complete to return to the web album menu. Information...
  • Page 141 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photo Display Options To display the photo options while viewing a photo, press Options. To return to the photo you were viewing, press Back or Options again. Information See “Information” on page 136.
  • Page 142 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Player The Picasa video layer layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press to pause and resume playback.

  • Page 143: Shoutcast Radio

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual SHOUTcast Radio SHOUTcast Radio is the ultimate directory of online radio stations featuring over 45,000 music, talk, sports, and community radio stations from around the world. To access SHOUTcast: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK.
  • Page 144 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Press to select a radio station. 5. Press Options, then press to select Add to Favorite if you want to add the station to Favorites. Press OK. 6. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. You can view information about the currently playing station and song such as title, artist, genre, number of listeners, etc.
  • Page 145 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1. Go to the station list showing the station you want to add. 2. Press to select the station you want to add or begin playing a station. 3. Press Options, then press to select Add to Favorites if you want to add the station to Favorites, then press OK.

  • Page 146: Top Radios

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 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. On the SHOUTcast Radio main screen, press to select Favorites, then press OK.

  • Page 147: Siriusxm

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual SiriusXM SiriusXM Internet Radio delivers over 130 channels of the Sirius XM programming you love, including commercial-free music plus sports, talk, news and entertainment.* To use the service, create a SiriusXM account at www.siriusxm.com/wd.
  • Page 148 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Adding SiriusXM Stations to Favorites To add a station to favorites, do the following: 1. Select the station you want to favorite and press Options. 2. Select Add to Favorites and press OK.

  • Page 149: Spotify

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Spotify Enjoy on-demand access to over 15 million tracks and albums. Any artist, any album, any genre - available instantly on your media player.* Spotify is available in the USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark.
  • Page 150 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Searching for a Spotify Artist, Album, or Track To search for a Spotify artist, album, or track: 1. On the Spotify main screen, press to select Search, then press OK. 2. Press to select Tracks, Albums, or Artists.

  • Page 151: Adding A Track To A Playlist

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. In the Spotify home screen, press to select Starred, then press OK. Your starred tracks display. Adding a Track to a Playlist If you like a particular track, you can add it to a playlist for easier access in the future.
  • Page 152 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 7. Press OK. You can delete the playlist by pressing Options with the playlist selected, then select Delete. Collaborate on a Playlist You can set a playlist you’ve created to Collaborate so that your friends can add tracks to it.

  • Page 153: View Biography

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select Browse Artist Album , then press OK to view/play track from the album. Press to select Browse Artist , then press OK to view/play albums from the artist.
  • Page 154 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select View Biography, then press OK. 3. If necessary, press Next Page to read the entire biography. People On the Spotify main screen, press to select People, then press OK to see a list of the friends you’ve added to your Spotify account.

  • Page 155: Tunein

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual TuneIn The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format. To access TuneIn: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK.
  • Page 156 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Select Enter RadioTime.com account, then press OK. 5. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn user name using the on-screen keyboard, then press OK. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn account password using the on-screen keyboard, then press OK.
  • Page 157 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Note: You can also press on the remote control to toggle to the results list after entering several characters in the search field. 3. Press to select a station from the search result.

  • Page 158: Getting Station Information

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Press Options, then press to select Remove Preset, then press OK. 4. A confirmation prompt appears. Select OK, then press OK. Getting Station Information You can view information about the currently playing station and song.

  • Page 159: Tweet By Wd Tv

    Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Press , then OK with the green check mark selected. 5. The Tweet by WD TV home screen displays. Press then to choose a menu option, then press OK.
  • Page 160 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Tweet Options Select a tweet in Timeline and press Option to access the following tweet options: Favorite – use this option to favorite or unfavorite a tweet. The star symbol appears underneath the tweet when favorited.
  • Page 161 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Filter Option Use the filter option to control what displays in the Timeline and Followers screens. Timeline 1. In the Timeline screen, press repeatedly to select the filter icon , and press 2.

  • Page 162: Youtube

    WD TV Live Streaming 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 | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display. Select YouTube , then press OK to display the YouTube home screen.
  • Page 163 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 3. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube account password in the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 164: Searching For Videos

    WD TV Live Streaming 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 165: Top Favorites

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. This toggles you to the Search History list. 2. Press to select a search from the display. 3. Press OK to perform the saved search.

  • Page 166: Most Popular

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 167 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual YouTube Options When you select a video in any of the YouTube submenu screens described above (i.e., User > My Favorites, Search, Top Favorites, Featured Videos, Most Popular, Most Viewed, and Top Rated), pressing Options brings up the following screen: Like or Dislike this Video - see “Like or Dislike Videos”...

  • Page 168: Related Videos

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual YouTube Player Options As with a regular video playback screen, you can the customize the way content displays in the YouTube Player. To do this, press Options. Like or Dislike this Video - see “Like or Dislike Videos” on page 165.

  • Page 169: Like Or Dislike Videos

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Press the navigation buttons to select a video from the list, then press or OK to start watching the selected video. The other options on this screen allow you to: Replay the recently playbacked video – Play Again Add the video to your My Favorites list –...

  • Page 170: Adding Videos To A Playlist

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Adding Videos to a Playlist Use this option if you enjoyed a particular video and want to add it to one of your playlists. To add a video to My Favorites from the Related Videos screen: 1.
  • Page 171 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To set the media player’s additional encoding setting: 1. Navigate to Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Press to select System, then press OK. 3. Press to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK.

  • Page 172: Live Tv

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Live TV Access HD-quality live shows using the Live TV menu. Availability will vary by region. For more information about Live TV services, go to: http://products.wd.com/onlineservices/wdtvlive. Live TV Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Live TV menu, then press OK.

  • Page 173: Games

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Games You can access game services and use the remote control to play them using the Games menu. Games Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Games menu, then press OK. 2. The screen displays all available game services. The display is in grid view. Use the navigation buttons to select a game service, then press OK.

  • Page 174: News Feed (Rss)

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual News Feed (RSS) The news feed app uses RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to provide you with a list of current news items in a brief format so you can scan headlines and choose the items that interest you most without visiting websites.

  • Page 175: News Feed Search

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual News Feed Search From the News Feed or Category pages, navigate to the Search News Feed icon and press OK to search for a news feed using the on-screen keyboard. News Feed Options With a news feed selected, press Options.

  • Page 176: Setup And Advanced Features

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Setup and Advanced Features The Setup menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Setup category: 1. Press Setup, or navigate to the Home | Setup menu and press OK.

  • Page 177: Setup Navigation Buttons

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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...

  • Page 178: Aspect Ratio

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual You will be prompted to select the TV standard applicable to your device. This setting depends on your regional location. Options include: NTSC – United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan.
  • Page 179 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Options include: Stereo (Analog, S/PDIF, HDMI) This is the default setting that decodes all audio streams into 2-channel output via analog (RCA connectors), S/PDIF (optical connector), or HDMI. Recommended if you are using a 2- or 4-speaker entertainment unit.
  • Page 180 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Auto Detect If you select Auto Detect a summary of your auto detect settings display. Press then, with the selected, press OK again. Manual Setup If you select Manual Setup, select one or more of the following options that describe your receiver, then press OK after each selection.

  • Page 181: Dolby Dynamic Range Control Setting

    TV or other HDMI CEC device remote controller to control multiple devices. Press the 1 or 2 buttons on the WD TV or other HDMI CEC device remote controller to control TV volume. Press 1 to increase volume and press 2 to lower volume.

  • Page 182: Appearance

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Appearance Use the menus in the Appearance screen to set user interface display options for the media player. Language Press to select the display language, then press OK. Screen Size Calibration Use this menu to correct any issues with overscan (the display is cropped in the TV screen).
  • Page 183 2. The theme preview screen appears. Use the navigation buttons to View Theme or View Description, or select Apply Theme and press OK. The new theme is applied and the appearance of the WD TV device UI changes. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 178...
  • Page 184 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 Backgrounds. WD Creative Masters WD Creative Masters includes themed albums of photos from leading photographers that you can use for your media player user interface background.

  • Page 185: Screensaver Delay

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Select a WD Creative Masters album, then navigate to a photo and press OK. Press OK again to preview the background. You can choose to Set as Background or View Bio of the photographer, then press OK.

  • Page 186: Video Playback Settings

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Show New Items Use this menu to select a date range for the media files added to your content source(s) to be marked as “new.” The number of new items displays when you select Video, Music, Photo, or Files on the home screen, or New Items in the dashboard.

  • Page 187: Subtitle Font Size

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Subtitle Font Size Use this menu to set the default font size (24 to 68 points, 40 points is default) for displaying video subtitles. Use the buttons to select a font size. “Subtitle font size”...

  • Page 188: Music Playback Settings

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Settings Use the menus in the Music Settings screen to configure the display and sequence option for audio files. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select the audio playback mode. The default setting is Normal . Go to “To set the music repeat mode:”...

  • Page 189: Photo Playback Settings

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Grid View . Examples of both grid and list views are shown below.
  • Page 190 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Slideshow Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. You can select from 3 seconds (default) to 5 minutes. Photo Scaling Use this menu to define how pictures are scaled when you view them. This also applies when pictures are viewed in a slideshow.

  • Page 191: Network Settings

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Settings Use the menus in this category to configure and view the media player’s network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. See “Network Setup” on page 21 for information and instructions regarding the initial setup wizard.
  • Page 192 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Manual: Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press to select IP address, then press OK. 7. Manual: Use the navigation buttons to key in your IP address using the on- screen keyboard.
  • Page 193 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Select Wireless, then press OK. 5. Select a wireless connection method, then press OK. Auto search, Manually enter the wireless network name, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - see “Wireless Network Setup” on page 22 for further instructions.
  • Page 194 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 2. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. 3. Click Add a wireless device. 4. Click on the media player device icon, then click Next. 5. Enter the pairing code (see step 1), then click Next.

  • Page 195: Check Connection

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Select the network you want to add the media player to from the list, then click Next. 7. Press OK on the remote to connect the media player to your network (see step 8.

  • Page 196: Linux Share (Nfs) Support

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Share Server Settings Must be set to On for each operating system to enable access to an attached USB drive via the local network. See “Transferring Files” on page 31 for information and instructions.

  • Page 197: Operation

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Operation Use the menus in the Operation screen to set preferences for the media player. Remote Settings Select a function for the A, B, C, and D function buttons on the remote controller.

  • Page 198: System

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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.
  • Page 199 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Set Time & Country Use this menu to select your local time zone and turn Daylight Savings Time or 24-Hour Time Off or On so that the media player displays the current time according to your preference.

  • Page 200: Meta-Source Manager

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Get Content Info Use this menu to set options for how you want to attach metadata (such as artwork and additional information) to your music and video files. Manual Only is the default setting, and you can also set this menu to Auto.

  • Page 201: Additional Encoding Support

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Parental Control Parental control allows you to password protect an Internet service so the user can access it only if the correct password is entered. There are two options: 1. Show – default option. The service is not password protected.

  • Page 202: Disk Manager

    Total size of media files by type Device Registration To register your WD product using the Setup menu: 1. Make sure your media player has an active network connection. See “Finding Your Content” on page 26 for instructions on how to set up a network connection.

  • Page 203: Led Light Control

    OK, and then press OK. LED Light Control Use this menu to turn off the WD LED light (Always Off). If turned off, the WD LED will only appear during start up then disappear after the device has booted up. The default setting is Normal.

  • Page 204: About

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To perform a device reset: 1. Press to select Device Reset, then press OK. 2. Press to select a device reset option, then press OK. 3. Select OK in the confirmation screen, then press OK.

  • Page 205: Media Library

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Media Library Media Library scans and consolidates the media contents of the internal hard drive, USB drive, and network drives into a database through which you can easily locate media files. This feature is set to on by default.
  • Page 206 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 player.

  • Page 207: System Maintenance

    Messages” on page 208 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 208 2. Click “Downloads,” then the product name (or photo). Download the WD TV Live streaming media player firmware zip file to your computer. 3. Using an unzip utility, extract the zip file contents to the root directory of a USB device connected to your computer.

  • Page 209: Troubleshooting

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the media • Make sure the TV is turned on. player power LED remains off. • Make sure that the power adapter and power outlet are okay.
  • Page 210 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Problem Solution The slideshow pictures are distorted. Navigate to the Home | Settings | Photo screen and select Keep as original or Fit to screen in the Photo Scaling field. FILES File does not play.
  • Page 211 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Problem Solution REMOTE CONTROL The media player 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.

  • Page 212: Common Error Messages

    WD TV Live Streaming 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 213: Faqs

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this action Unable to play the selected file. Please 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the see the User Manual for a list of media player or map a drive to the media player supported file formats.

  • Page 214: Appendix

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Appendix Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of the same digital content but may be encoded in different digital formats. For example, a single video file may actually include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together.

  • Page 215: Supported Formats

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .3g2/.3gp/.mov/.mp4 Video: QuickTime MPEG/4 Audio: MPEG Audio .asf/.wmv Video: DivX3 WMV3 Audio: WMA2 WMA3 .avi/.divx Video: DivX (3/4/5/6) MPEG4 M-JPEG (422) WMV3 WVC1 (VC1) Xvid...
  • Page 216 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .iso (BD)/.mts/.m2t/.m2ts/ Video: MPEG TS .m4t/.tp/.trp/.ts/.tts MPEG1/2/4 Audio: Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTSHD MPEG Audio .iso (DVD)/.m1s/.m2p/ Video: MPEG PS/MPEG TS .mpg/.mpeg/.mpeg2/ MPEG1/2 .mod/.vbs/.vob Audio: MPEG Audio .mkv...
  • Page 217 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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 OGG VORBIS WMA2 (WMA)/WMA3 (WMA Pro)
  • Page 218 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual File Type Codec Resolution Other limitation name PHOTOS Uncompressed (most 2048x2048 Not available common) TIFF tif/tiff Uncompressed 24-bit 2048x2048 Multi-page not supported, RGB (most common) only shows 1st page LZW (loss less)

  • Page 219: Regulatory Compliance

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the retailer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product.
  • Page 220 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause...
  • Page 221 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Cet appareil n'est destiné qu'a` des adaptateur compatibles marqués "UL Listed.” CE Compliance for Europe Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied.
  • Page 222 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual (2005/32/EC). "Noudattamisjulistus" on jätetty asiaankuuluvien direktiivien mukaisesti, ja se on tallessa Western Digital Europessa. Mærkning med CE-symbolet angiver at systemet overholder Europaparlamentets og Rådets direktiver, herunder EMC-direktiverne (elektromagnetisk kompatibilitet) (2004/ 108/EC), (1999/5/EC) og lavspændingsdirektivet (2006/95/EC) og EuP-direktivet 2005/32/EC.

  • Page 223: Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand)

    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 224 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 specifications. The term of your warranty is 1 year in Australia and New Zealand, unless otherwise required by law.

  • Page 225: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")

    Agreement. In accordance with the GPL, if applicable: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be downloaded at no charge from http://support.wd.com/download/gpl or obtained on CD for a nominal charge from http://support.wd.com/download/gpl or by calling Customer Support within three years of the date of purchase;...

  • Page 226: Spotify Third-Party Licenses

    WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Spotify Third-Party Licenses Several fantastic pieces of free and open-source software have really helped get Spotify to where it is today. A few require that we include their license agreements within our product. Consider it done. As we enjoy giving credit where it's due, we included the entire list below.
  • Page 227 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual d. Executable Files" refer to the executables, binary files, configuration and any required data files included in the Work. e. Publisher" means the provider of the website, magazine, CD-ROM, DVD or other medium from or by which the Work is obtained by You.
  • Page 228 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual LICENSE OR THE USE OF THE WORK OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR OR THE PUBLISHER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 9. Termination. a. This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically upon any breach by You of any term of this License.
  • Page 229 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL...
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  • Page 231 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Index playlists 97 radios 97 Accessories 3 search 99 AccuWeather.com 92 signing in 96 advanced features 171 top charts 99 appearance digital camera support 81 Web UI 38 discovering storage attached to the media...
  • Page 232 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual subtitle 209 Home Theater troubleshooting 208 connection 16 file system supported 7 troubleshooting 207 I/O connectors Files composite AV 8 options 88 HDMI 8 sorting 88 Toslink 8 view 87 USB ports 8...
  • Page 233 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual system 202 check connection 190 media library clear login info for network share 191 clear 48 device name 190 exemptions 200 Linux share (NFS) support 191 media library compilation network setup 186...
  • Page 234 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Photos browser display 185 register your media player 197 large grid view regulatory compliance 214 list mode environmental compliance (China) 217 list view remote control 10 small grid view remote controller 10...
  • Page 235 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual additional encoding support 196 filtering stations 142, 143 appearance 177 sleep timer 67 audio/video output 172 slideshow auto detect new firmware 199 interval time 185 background 179 music background 86 check latest firmware 199...
  • Page 236 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual between the media player and a Win- video sequence 181 dows Vista/Windows Videos computer 33 aspect ratio 173 troubleshooting 204 audio channel 66 audio 205 audio lip sync 66 content playback 207...
  • Page 237 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual shares 28 Windows 7 Play To 6 Windows pairing code 188 wireless network profiles 190 wireless network setup 21 get Windows pairing code 188 YouTube 157 adding videos to a playlist 165...

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