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- Page 1 WD TV ® Live ™ WD TV ® Live Plus ™ HD Media Players User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recording Your WD Product Information ....3 Registering Your WD Product ......3 Accessories . - Page 3 Mediafly ..........97 Netflix (for WD TV Live Plus only) ......101 Pandora.
- Page 4 Photo ..........136 Music .
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Page 5: Important User Information
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. -
Page 6: Wd Service And Support
Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at 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
User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support. -
Page 8: Product Overview
User Manual Product Overview Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live or WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new media player. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. - Page 9 Control your media from your computer – This media player is Windows compatible, so you can use the “Play To” feature to easily stream your Windows 7 computer’s files to your TV through your WD TV Plus HD media player.* *For more information on Play To, go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/play-to.
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Page 10: Features And Functions
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video Component video interface (YPbPr, green/blue/red) for analog video connection Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection... -
Page 11: Connections
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Connections Item Component Description USB port 1 Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and USB wireless adapters. Reset switch Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Reset to Factory Defaults”... -
Page 12: Led Indicators
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual LED Indicators Item Component Description Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. -
Page 13: Remote Control
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Remote Control CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. Infrared transmitter HOME POWER 4. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. -
Page 14: Getting Started
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Getting Started Package Contents Remote control and Composite AV cables WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Player Component (YPbPr) cables Two AAA batteries Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or HDMI input ports. -
Page 15: Installation Procedure
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. - Page 16 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 1 - Loading Content onto your USB Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such ® ® as My Passport or My Book (external USB drives and stand not included).
- Page 17 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable 1. If applicable, connect the power clip to the power cable plug. The AC power adapter will vary, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a power plug clip.
- Page 18 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Step 3 - Connecting the Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player. The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables. Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately.
- Page 19 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. To connect your media player using an HDMI cable: 1.
- Page 20 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Component Video and Audio (High Definition) The component connection only provides video signals. You will also need to connect the composite audio cables to provide sound. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080i.
- Page 21 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white.
- Page 22 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 23 Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #3805 in our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. To connect the USB device: 1.
- Page 24 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press to select OK, then press ENTER. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the USB drive access password in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
- Page 25 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button on the remote control before removing a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1.
- Page 26 You can create instant high-speed, wired network connections and gain fast, reliable access to the Internet without running wires all over your house using WD Livewire™ Powerline AV Network kit (sold separately). For more information, visit http://products.wdc.com/WDLivewire.
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Page 27: Network Setup
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Network Setup The media player can be connected to the local area network using a wired or wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online and offline media content. - Page 28 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 5. Press to select Network setup, then press ENTER. 6. Select a setup configuration option, then press ENTER. Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection automatically, then go to step 11.
- Page 29 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 9. Repeat the step above to key in values for the Subnet mask, Gateway, and DNS settings.
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Page 30: Wireless 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.wdc.com/WDLivewire. - Page 31 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Use the navigation buttons to select an SSID input option, then press ENTER. If you choose Auto search, the unit will search for available access points in your area. Proceed to step 7.
- Page 32 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 9. Press to select a security protocol, then press ENTER. 10. Use the navigation buttons to key in the passcode for the access point, select Submit, then press ENTER. 11. Use the navigation buttons...
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Page 33: Checking The Network Connection
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Checking the Network Connection If you experience network problems, check the network connection to determine the cause of the problem. To check the network connection: 1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. - Page 34 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual A red cross mark on the result items indicate a problem with the network settings. It can either be the IP address or the DNS server address. If the problem persists, you may want to check with your Internet service provider to make sure that the problem is not on their end.
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Page 35: Operating The Media Player
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote. -
Page 36: Using A Usb Keyboard
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into either of the two USB ports on the media player. Key or key... - Page 37 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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. R (Shuffle) Repeats the current video or music file.
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Page 38: Using The Media Player Menu
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using the Media Player Menu The Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control. The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media player’s settings. -
Page 39: Media Library Compilation
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. Button Function Select a media type (photos, video, or music) or settings Up/Down arrows Select one of the option icons in an Internet service’s submenu bar... - Page 40 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation Categories Once the media library compilation process is completed, all available media files are organized under their respective media type directory. By default, media contents are displayed as thumbnails (music album/movie poster art, image thumbnail).
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Page 41: Locating Your Contents On The Drive
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Locating Your Contents on the Drive There are two ways of locating a particular media file depending on whether or not the media library compilation function is enabled. Manual Search You can manually search for a media file by navigating to the specific media section and browsing through the available file folders. -
Page 42: Search Function
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Folder Thumbnail Guidelines Music: Display folder.jpg (the image file must be named “folder.jpg” or thumbnail will not function) If no folder.jpg file is found, display the first embedded album art image found in the folder If no album art is available, display the first .JPG in the folder... - Page 43 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Define the search parameters. Select Starts with or Contains, then press ENTER. Starts with – All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in this field will be included in the search results. For example, inputting ‘glo’ will result to a search results like this: Global party.mpeg...
- Page 44 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, the following message appears. Press ENTER to display the on-screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be listed as shown below.
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Page 45: Watching Video
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) MPG/MPEG VOB/ISO MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1) MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264) - Page 46 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Browser Display setting (see “Browser Display” on page 135 for more information on Browser Display settings). 3. Locate the video file you want to play. To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER.
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Page 47: Video Menu Options
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Video Menu Options In the main Video screen, press OPTION. The Video menu options display. Press OPTION again when finished to return to the main menu. View Modes The Video menu defaults to preview mode . -
Page 48: Video Playback Controls
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV... - Page 49 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Displaying the Video Information Panel Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: The icon for the current repeat mode is displayed, if...
- Page 50 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Audio Channel Selection Use this option to select the audio language used in the video playback. This option is only available if the current video has more than one audio track. Make sure the audio tracks are located in the same folder as the current video.
- Page 51 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Selecting Subtitles Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename as the video file.
- Page 52 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. To change the viewing scale: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen.
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Page 53: Dvd Navigation
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using Video Repeat Use this option to repeat the video currently playing. To set the video repeat mode: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. - Page 54 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual DVD Navigation Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control DVD navigation video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV...
- Page 55 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual DVD Navigation Playback Options The DVD navigation video toolbar has three command icons. To display the video toolbar, press OPTION. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. Main Menu Selection To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode: 1.
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Page 56: Playing Music
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Playing Music You can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your entertainment unit using the media player. The following audio file and audio codec formats are supported. - Page 57 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual mode depending on your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by the media player are displayed. 3. Locate the audio file you want to play. To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER.
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Page 58: Music Playback Controls
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to... -
Page 59: Playing Music From Your Ipod
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Press ENTER repeatedly until the shuffle icon displays. ® Playing Music From Your iPod ®... -
Page 60: Viewing Photos
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Viewing Photos With the media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your living room. It’s perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family. The... -
Page 61: Digital Camera Support
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Locate the picture file you want to view. To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER. To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (track). -
Page 62: Photo Menu Options
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the media player are displayed. Photo Menu Options In the main Photo screen, press OPTION. The Photo menu options display. Press OPTION again when finished to return to the main menu. -
Page 63: Photo Display Options
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. Press ENTER again to begin uploading the photo to Facebook. 5. Press ENTER again after successfully uploading the file. Photo Display Options The Picture toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you view your pictures. - Page 64 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Rotating the Picture Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise. These settings do not affect the original file’s orientation. To rotate the picture: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen.
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Page 65: Photo Slideshow
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To view the Picture Information Panel: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER. - Page 66 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above). Displaying the Slideshow Information Panel You can display the Slideshow Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information:...
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Page 67: Slideshow Options
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER. - Page 68 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow Use this option to set the slideshow to play in a loop sequence. To set the slideshow repeat mode: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen.
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Page 69: Network Services
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Network Services Accessing Media Content from the Network Once the media player has an active network connection, you can access media content from a NAS device or shared computer located on the same network as your media player. - Page 70 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press the navigation buttons to select the network resource where the media content you wish to access is located, then press ENTER. 4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device documentation.
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Page 71: Transferring Files
Network Setting , then press ENTER. 3. Press to select Share WD TV on your network and make sure the option is set to On. 4. Note the name indicated in the Device name field. This will help you identify your media player on the network. - Page 72 4. Double-click on the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen prompts to install WD Discovery. 5. Click or Start, then click Programs > WD Discovery > WD Discovery. 6. Click WDTVLive in the Network Drives Found list and Browse Network Shares in the Things To Do list.
- Page 73 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer.
- Page 74 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/ Drop operation.
- Page 75 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 7. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/ Drop operation.
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Page 76: Internet Media
Netflix – Enjoy popular movies, classics, and TV episodes instantly. Access your Netflix unlimited membership and instantly watch TV episodes and movies on your big screen.* *WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Netflix unlimited membership required. US and Canada only. INTERNET MEDIA – 72... -
Page 77: Accuweather.com
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Pandora – Free, personalized Internet radio playing only the music you love. Enter your favorite songs or artists, and enjoy stations created just for you. Rate songs as they play, because Pandora caters to your tastes and adapts stations to your feedback on the spot.*... - Page 78 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press to select AccuWeather.com, then press ENTER to display the AccuWeather.com home screen.
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Page 79: Blockbuster On Demand (For Wd Tv Live Plus Only)
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual BLOCKBUSTER On Demand ® (for WD TV Live Plus only) The BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service lets you order and instantly watch movies ® from BLOCKBUSTER right on your TV!* Rent or buy the newest releases from your couch... -
Page 80: Cinemanow (For Wd Tv Live Plus Only)
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To learn more: To learn more about BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, go to http://www.blockbuster.com/download/ondemand101. For further questions or help, visit http://www.blockbuster.com/download/ondemand101/faq http://www.blockbuster.com/download/help. Note: To deactivate the media player from your Blockbuster On Demand account, log in to your BLOCKBUSTER account at http://www.blockbuster.com. -
Page 81: Deezer
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Select Settings from the bottom menu within the CinemaNow service, then press ENTER. Press ENTER again to activate the device and enter the CinemaNow PIN code. You now have instant access to new release movies & next day TV! How Do I Download and Watch a Movie? Once you rent or purchase a movie, it will appear in your My Videos tab. - Page 82 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press to choose an option, then press ENTER. Options include: My Music Radios Top Charts Search Sign in Signing in to Your Deezer Account Sign in to your Deezer account to access My Music (your playlists and favorites) and Top Charts.
- Page 83 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 8. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. The Deezer main screen displays your user name. Radios You can choose from a variety of radios by music genre and subgenre. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press to select Radios, then press ENTER.
- Page 84 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Playlists Adding a playlist to My Music: 1. In the Deezer main screen, press to select My Music, then press ENTER. 2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in.
- Page 85 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Delete a Radio Station You can delete a radio station using the OPTION button on the remote. 1. With a radio station selected in My Music > Favorite Radios screen, press OPTION.
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Page 86: Facebook
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Facebook Share your status, photos, videos, and your favorite links on Facebook. Find out the latest news from your social network or the world and so much more. Access it all on your big screen TV. - Page 87 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the Wall entry. 1. In the Facebook main menu, press to select Wall, then press ENTER. 2. Press to view your friends’...
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Page 88: Flickr
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual In the Facebook main menu, press to select Notifications. Press to select a notification then press ENTER. Exit In the Facebook main menu, select Exit then press ENTER to exit Facebook and return to the Internet media home screen. - Page 89 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to page 86 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream. To explore based on popular tags: 1. Press to select Hot tags in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
- Page 90 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. Press to select Flickr Members, then press ENTER. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type a member’s user name, email address, or interest using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
- Page 91 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Player Options As with a regular photo slideshow, you can customize the way content is displayed in the Flickr Player. To do this, press OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar.
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Page 92: Flingo
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Flingo Flingo offers free Internet Television from leading studios, TV networks, and video websites. It also allows you to turn the Web into your remote control. You can simply "fling" your favorite videos to the Queue in the Flingo application on your media player. -
Page 93: Live365
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Live365 Use Live365 to create your own online radio station or listen to other Live365 broadcasters’ online stations. Music selections are compiled based on user ratings. Some small AM and FM stations also utilize Live365 to stream audio over the Internet. - Page 94 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. Press to select Sign In or Don’t have an account?, then press ENTER. If you don’t have an account, follow the on-screen instructions to create your Live365 account online. 5. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the on- screen keyboard.
- Page 95 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Listening to a Live365 Station New Live365 users can browse for a radio stations. You can access the last station you’ve listened to if you’ve already accessed Live365 from the media player.
- Page 96 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To access the last station listened to: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Last Station. 2. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a favorite station: 1.
- Page 97 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press to select a music genre, then press ENTER. 4. Press to select a music sub-genre, then press ENTER. 5. Press to select the station you want to listen to.
- Page 98 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Displaying the Currently Playing Station 1. On the Live365 main screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar. 2. Press to select Now Playing , then press ENTER. Adding a Station to Your Preset List If you like a particular station, you can add it to your preset list for easier access in the future.
- Page 99 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Getting Track Information You can send the track information of the currently playing song to your email account for later reference. To secure track information: 1. While the song is playing, press to select , then press ENTER.
- Page 100 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3. Press to select a sort option, then press ENTER. Signing out from Live365 Sign out of Live365 after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make changes to your Live365 settings and stations without your permission.
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Page 101: Mediafly
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Mediafly Mediafly conveniently brings your favorite Internet content and podcasts to your media player from favorite sources like CNN, BBC, NBC, ESPN, WSJ, Fox, NPR, and more. Set up once with Mediafly and enjoy the same content on TVs, smartphones, computers, and beyond. -
Page 102: My Channels
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. Select Sign in, then press ENTER. 5. You are provided with two options to sign in to your Mediafly account. Option 1: On your computer, go to www.mediafly.com/wd and enter the code on your TV screen. - Page 103 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Mediafly Player Options Press OPTION during playback to bring up the Mediafly toolbar. Press select any of the following options: Add to my channels Remove from my channels Rate/Favorite View episodes...
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Page 104: Popular Channels
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Popular Channels These are channels deemed most popular by Mediafly users. To access Popular Channels: 1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press to select Popular Channels , then press ENTER. 2. Press to filter channel results (Both, Audio, Video), then press select a podcast from the display. -
Page 105: Netflix (For Wd Tv Live Plus Only)
User Manual Netflix (for WD TV Live Plus only) Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly on your WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player. Don’t wait for the mailman to deliver your movies and don’t settle for streaming to your small computer screen. Access your Netflix unlimited membership and instantly watch TV episodes and movies on your big screen.*... -
Page 106: Pandora
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Pandora Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet radio service. With Pandora, you can input a song title or artist name and the service responds by playing selections that are musically similar. You can provide feedback (approved/not approved) on individual songs, which Pandora takes into account for future selections. - Page 107 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Signing In To Pandora For The First Time 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press to select Pandora, then press ENTER.
- Page 108 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Once you have successfully signed in to Pandora, the Stations screen appears. From this screen you can create new stations, start listening to previously created stations and Quickmix playlist, and define profile preferences for your account.
- Page 109 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual To create a Pandora station: 1. In the Stations screen, press OPTION then to select Create a new station. Press ENTER. 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard.
- Page 110 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual QuickMix QuickMix is a feature that allows you to listen to more than one of your stations at once. QuickMix will play only one song based on particular musical characteristics at a time (unlike regular Pandora stations, which play four related songs in a row), so the mood changes more often.
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Page 111: Bookmarking A Song Or Artist
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Bookmarking a Song or Artist You have the option to bookmark a song or an artist for later reference. You can later refer to this bookmark if you want buy the track when you’ve sign in to Pandora from your computer or mobile computing device, or if you want to share your musical preferences with other Pandora users. -
Page 112: Tunein
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual TuneIn The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format. To access TuneIn: 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER. - Page 113 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 6. Select Sign in, then press ENTER. 7. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn user name using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. 8. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn account password using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER.
- Page 114 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 2. Press to select the station, program, or podcast you want to listen to. 3. Press OPTION, then press to select if you want to add the station to Presets (TuneIn account required). Press ENTER.
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Page 115: Getting Station Information
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 1. On the TuneIn main screen, press to select Preset, then press ENTER. 2. Press to select a station from your preset list. 3. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. -
Page 116: Reporting Problems
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Reporting Problems You can report a problem with the currently playing station or audio or contact the station/show using the reporting problems option. 1. While the station is playing or selected, press OPTION, then to select Press ENTER. -
Page 117: Youtube
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual YouTube Watch your favorite videos from the world’s #1 video sharing website on your television. To access YouTube: 1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and and press ENTER. - Page 118 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Signing in to Your YouTube Account Note: If you do not have a YouTube account and want to create one, go to www.youtube.com. 1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar.
- Page 119 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Account By default, the My favorites page displays first when you sign in to your account. These are the videos you have saved as favorites in YouTube. Note: If you have not favorited any videos, the screen displays "no content found."...
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Page 120: Searching For Videos
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Searching for Videos You can search YouTube for videos of particular interest to you. The search results are based on the tags associated with uploaded videos. The media player saves your searches so you can quickly recall them. - Page 121 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual The video search begins (this may take a few seconds). Videos matching your search word appear in a video selection bar. 3. Press to select a video from the display. 4. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
- Page 122 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Top Favorites These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. Press in the YouTube main screen to select Top Favorites , then press ENTER.
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Page 123: Featured Videos
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Featured Videos This video category is primarily populated with videos from YouTube’s commercial partners, but might also include select user videos that are currently popular or have been previously showcased in YouTube’s Spotlight Videos section. -
Page 124: Most Popular
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Most Popular These are videos deemed most popular by YouTube users. To access Most Popular: 1. Press in the YouTube main screen to select Most popular , then press ENTER. Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. -
Page 125: Most Viewed
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Most Viewed These are videos most viewed by YouTube users. To access Most Viewed: 1. Press in the YouTube main screen to select Most viewed , then press ENTER. Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. -
Page 126: Top Rated
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Top Rated These are videos with the highest ratings from YouTube users. To access Top Rated: 1. Press in the YouTube main screen to select Top rated , then press ENTER. - Page 127 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Preferences Preferences allows you to choose which country’s content (videos and channels) you would like to view without changing the language of the site. To access Preferences: 1. Press in the YouTube main screen to select Preferences , then press ENTER.
- Page 128 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual YouTube Player The YouTube Player layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press pause and resume playback. Press...
- Page 129 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Related Videos After video playback, the Related Videos screen appears. This screen lists videos which might be related to recently played video by subject matter, making it easier to search for videos based on the same or similar subject.
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Page 130: Rating Videos
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Rating Videos You can rate videos on a basis of one to five stars during or after video playback. Note: You must signed in to your YouTube account to rate videos. See “Signing in to Your YouTube Account”... -
Page 131: Adding Videos To Favorites
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Adding Videos to Favorites If you enjoyed a particular video or simply want to refer to it later, you can tag it as a “favorite” to add it to your My Favorites list. Once added, you can keep track of this video. - Page 132 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Deleting a YouTube Account from the Media Player To delete a YouTube account from the media player: 1. Press in the YouTube main screen to select Account , then press ENTER.
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Page 133: Restricted Video Content
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Restricted Video Content Some videos on YouTube are restricted by the content owner from playback via TV-connected devices. If you attempt to play one of these videos, the following screen displays: Press ENTER to return to the previous screen. -
Page 134: Settings And Advanced Features
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon 2. -
Page 135: Settings Navigation Buttons
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Settings Navigation Buttons Use these buttons on the remote control to navigate within and between the Settings screens. Button Function • Select a menu Up/Down arrows • Select a menu setting in an option... - Page 136 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Video Output Use this menu to select a video signal. Composite When using the standard RCA A/V cable (yellow, red, and white connectors) to connect the media player, select Composite in the Video output screen.
- Page 137 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Aspect Ratio Use this menu to select the way videos are displayed. Options include: Normal (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) The media player’s default setting is Widescreen . Make sure your TV can support widescreen resolution, or this default setting can result in a distorted video display.
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Page 138: Video
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Video Use the menus in the Video category to configure the display and sequence option for video files. Video Sequence Use this menu to select the video playback mode. The default setting is Normal . Go to “Using Video Repeat”... - Page 139 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the video browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode . In the Video directory, this displays thumbnails of available movie posters.
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Page 140: Photo
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Photo Use the menus in this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings when viewing your image files. Browser Display Use this menu to select how media files are displayed in their respective folders. The default setting is Thumbnail mode . -
Page 141: Music
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal . See “Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow” on page 64 for a description of these slideshow sequence modes. -
Page 142: Audio Track Display
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Audio track display Use this menu to select which file information to display in the audio browser screen. The default setting is File name. Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode . -
Page 143: File Management
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual File Management The file management feature allows you to copy, move, or delete files from attached USB devices or network drives. Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files 1. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER. - Page 144 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 4. After selecting files and folders to copy, press OPTION, then select Copy Move , or Delete 5. Navigate to the preferred destination folder, then press to select the folder (Copy and Move only) 6.
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Page 145: Network
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Network Use the menus in this category to configure and view the media player’s network settings. Press to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Network Setup See “Network Setup”... -
Page 146: Clear Login Info For Network Share
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Auto Login to Network Share Use this menu to select a login procedure. When set to On, the media player logs into the network share anonymously. When set to Off, the media player prompts you to enter the account name and password to access the network share. -
Page 147: System
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual System Use the menus in this category to configure the media player’s general functions. Press to make a selection from the list of options, then press ENTER. Set Time Zone Use this menu to select your local time zone and turn Daylight Savings Time Off or On so that the media player displays the current time. -
Page 148: Display File Size
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Display File Size Set this menu to On to display the file size information in the media browser screen. Additional Encoding Support Press to select an encoding support for a secondary language, then press ENTER. -
Page 149: Update Device
User Manual Update Device Use this menu to check for the latest WD TV media player firmware version available online. If a new firmware version is available, you can download it automatically and upgrade the WD TV media player without using a USB device. -
Page 150: Media Library
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 5. On the Register Product screen, press to select First Name, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. - Page 151 The software also allows simultaneous conversion of multiple files in batches regardless of their original formats. These applications are not supported by WD Technical Support. Examining Your Files MediaInfo (free software) can provide technical and tag information about your video or audio files.
- Page 152 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual With MediaInfo, you can: Read many video and audio file formats Use several methods of viewing information, such as text, sheet, tree, and HTML Customise views Export information as text, such as CSV and HTML To examine your files: 1.
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Page 153: System Maintenance
Upgrading the firmware is important because WD is always developing newer, faster, and more efficient ways of doing things that your media player needs to know. - Page 154 2. Click “Downloads,” then the product name (or photo). Download the WD TV Live or WD TV Live Plus 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.
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Page 155: Troubleshooting
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 156 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Problem Solution FILES File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 157. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to a usable format.
- Page 157 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Problem Solution FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade recovery splash The previous or current firmware upgrade process screen is shown after you turned on failed. the media player or the media player •...
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Page 158: Common Error Messages
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Common Error Messages If this message appears Perform this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are different conditions under which this error message may appear. The message will specify the issue. -
Page 159: Faqs
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual If this message appears Perform this action Unable to play the selected file. Please 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the see the User Manual for a list of media center or map a drive to the media center supported file formats. -
Page 160: Appendix
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players 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 161: Supported Formats
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .AVI Video: Xvid MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MPG/.MPEG Video: mpeg ps MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MKV Video: h.264 x.264... - Page 162 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: WMA/WMA Pro Dolby Digital .VOB/.ISO Video: VOB/ISO MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .M2TS Video: M2TS MPEG1/2/4 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .WMV9...
- Page 163 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual File Codec Format/container AUDIO LPCM/PCM None OGG VORBIS AIF/AIFF AIFF 1. MPEG audio MATROSKA 2. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 3. PCM (Microsoft) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital None None An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
- Page 164 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Thumbnail Support Limitation MUSIC Filename Only supports ID3 and EXIF format have thumbnail extension Thumbnail in the id3 tag (“APIC” or “PIC” tag) Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info) Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”)
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Page 165: Regulatory Compliance
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 166 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Le symbole CE indique que ce système est conforme aux directives du Conseil de l'Union Européenne, notamment à la Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) et la Directive Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives applicables a été...
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Page 167: Warranty Information
Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased. -
Page 168: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")
WD for damages including, but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. - Page 169 WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, WD TV, My Passport, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
- Page 170 WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual Index signing in 78 top charts 81 Accessories 3 deleting files 139 AccuWeather.com 73 digital camera support 57 change location 74 display troubleshooting 151 aspect ratio normal 133 troubleshooting 151...
- Page 171 WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual exploring for contents 84 information panel photostream 86 music 53 player 86 photos 61 searching for a member 85 slideshow 62, 63 Flingo 88 videos 45 installation composite AV connection 17...
- Page 172 WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual deleting an account 100 my channels 98 package contents 10 player 98 PAL 132 player options 99 Pandora 102 popular channels 100 bookmarking a song or artist 107 search 100...
- Page 173 WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual regulatory compliance 161 default setting 134 safety information 1 enable 47 warranty 163 font size setting 134 supported formats 156 system compatibility 10 regulatory compliance system preferences environmental compliance (China) 163...
- Page 174 WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual remote control 152 subtitles 47 system reset 144 supported formats 156 USB device 152 supported resolutions 6 TuneIn 108 upload to Facebook 43 adding a station to your preset list 110...
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