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- Page 1 WD TV Live HD Media Player ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WD Service and Support ........ - Page 3 Viewing Photos ......46 Photo Display..........46 Digital Camera Support .
- Page 4 Appendix........158 Supported Formats ........158 Regulatory Compliance .
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Page 5: Important User Information
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. -
Page 6: Wd Service And Support
Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. -
Page 7: Recording Your Wd Product Information
User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support. - Page 8 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to select System registration, then press ENTER. 5. On the Register Product screen, press to select First Name, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen keyboard.
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Page 9: Accessories
For information on optional accessories for this product, visit: www.shopwd.com www.wdstore.com Canada www.shopwd.ca www.wdstore.ca Europe www.shopwd.eu www.wdstore.eu All others Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 5... -
Page 10: Product Overview
HD media collection and the fun stuff you find on the web in brilliant HD 1080p on your big screen TV. Because it supports a wide variety of file types, you can instantly enjoy all your home digital media, regardless of the file format. Plus you get direct access to a huge selection of video, photos, and music from popular internet sites like YouTube, Flickr, Live365, and Pandora (US only). - Page 11 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Advanced navigation options Thumbnail, list, and preview modes – Browse your content by file name or by thumbnails of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art. Media Library – This unique feature lets you view all your media by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives.
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Page 12: Features And Functions
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video • Component video interface (YPbPr, green/blue/red) for analog video connection • Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection •... -
Page 13: Connections
Supports LAN connection for wired Internet access. Composite jack Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks Component jack Connect to your TV’s component (YPbPr) terminals. Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS – 9... -
Page 14: Led Indicators
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual LED Indicators Item Component Description Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. -
Page 15: Remote Control
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Remote Control 1. Infrared transmitter HOME POWER 4. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. STOP 7. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. SEARCH 11. -
Page 16: Getting Started
• Media Library support requirement* —1% of total storage capacity Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (Toslink) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only); Ethernet cable *Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed. - Page 17 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 - Loading Content onto your USB Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such as ® My Passport™ or My Book (external USB drives and stand not included).
- Page 18 AC power outlet. The media player powers up automatically. Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If it is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI or composite,...
- Page 19 See “Audio/Video” on page 129 for more information on these settings. Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by your TV depends on the quality of your TV and its connection to the media player. Connection...
- Page 20 To connect your media player using an HDMI cable: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if available). As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3.
- Page 21 TV, red to red and white to white. Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to component or composite, depending on your connection.
- Page 22 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to component or composite, depending on your connection.
- Page 23 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. 3. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. 4. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV (if available). 5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
- Page 24 Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #2581 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com. To connect the USB device: 1.
- Page 25 User Manual 2. Press to select the icon for the locked USB drive you want to access, then press ENTER. 3. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press to select OK, then press ENTER. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type in the USB drive access password in the on-screen keyboard.
- Page 26 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays. Press to select OK, press ENTER, then type in the correct password. If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times, the USB drive is placed in a hold state and the following message appears.
- Page 27 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Supported content for the selected media type will be displayed. 6. Use the navigation buttons select the content you wish to access, then press ENTER to start media playback. 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.
- Page 28 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 5 - Connecting to the Internet The media player can be connected to the Internet using a wired or wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online media content.
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Page 29: Operating The Wd Tv Live Hd Media Player
(next track) • Press to page down. • During Video FF mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes. EJECT Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 25... -
Page 30: Using The Wd Tv Hd Media Player Menu
– See “Flickr” on page 99 for more information on this image hosting site. • YouTube™ in the Video menu bar – See “YouTube” on page 106 for more information on this video hosting and sharing site. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 26... -
Page 31: Media Library Compilation
There is not enough hard disk space on the USB device. To turn off Media Library Compilation (default is On): 1. Navigate to Home | Settings | System 2. Select Media Library Compilation, and then press ENTER. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 27... - Page 32 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Select OFF, then press ENTER. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 28...
- Page 33 Photo alphabetical order. Date Content is organized by Date Modified. Folders Contents are displayed in image file folders. Recent Displays a list of image folders/files that have been accessed recently. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 29...
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Page 34: Locating Your Contents On The Drive
• If no folder .JPG file is found, display the first album art image (.MP3 with embedded .JPG) • If no album art is available, display the first .JPG in the folder OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 30... - Page 35 If you want to search for particular type of media, for example video files only, go to the main browser screen of that media type. 2. Press on the remote control. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 31...
- Page 36 , then press ENTER to input characters in different case. Select , then press ENTER to display the symbol keyboard for inputting special characters. If you want to erase the last character, select then press ENTER. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 32...
- Page 37 If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be listed as shown below. Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then press ENTER or to initiate playback. OPERATING THE WD TV LIVE HD MEDIA PLAYER – 33...
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Page 38: Watching Video
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. • AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) • MPG/MPEG • VOB •... - Page 39 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display available video files and video folders. The display will either be in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your Browser Display setting (see “Video” on page 136 for more information on Browser Display settings).
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Page 40: Video Playback Controls
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV... - Page 41 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Displaying the Video Information Panel Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: The icon for the current repeat mode is displayed, if enabled.
- Page 42 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Audio Channel Selection Use this option to select the audio language used in the video playback. This option is only available if the current video has more than one audio track. Make sure the audio tracks are located in the same folder as the current video.
- Page 43 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual DTS Audio This media player supports DTS audio. Simply select a video file with DTS audio encoding and select it for playback. Selecting Subtitles Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename as the video file.
- Page 44 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. To change the viewing scale: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen.
- Page 45 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Using Video Repeat Use this option to repeat the video currently playing. To set the video repeat mode: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen.
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Page 46: Playing Music
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Playing Music You can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your entertainment unit using the media player. The following audio file and audio codec formats are supported. - Page 47 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual mode depending on your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by the media player are displayed. 3. Locate the audio file you want to play. • To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER.
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Page 48: Music Playback Controls
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to... - Page 49 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: – The audio track will only be played once. When playback is Normal completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
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Page 50: Viewing Photos
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Viewing Photos With the media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your living room. It’s perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family. The following image file formats are supported: •... -
Page 51: Digital Camera Support
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Locate the picture file you want to view. • To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER. • To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (track). -
Page 52: Photo Display Options
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the media player are displayed. Proceed to step 3 of the next section for instructions on how to view image files. - Page 53 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Rotating the Picture Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise. These settings do not affect the original file’s orientation. To rotate the picture: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen.
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Page 54: Photo Slideshow
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER. -OR- Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Picture Information Panel. Photo Slideshow The media player allows you to create a slideshow using the contents of a photo folder. - Page 55 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above). Displaying the Slideshow Information Panel You can display the Slideshow Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information:...
- Page 56 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER.
- Page 57 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Repeating and/or shuffling a Slideshow Use this option to set the slideshow to play in a loop sequence. To set the slideshow repeat mode: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen.
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Page 58: Network Setup
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Network Setup The WD TV Live HD Media Player can be connected to the Internet using a wired or wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online media content. Ethernet Network Setup 1. - Page 59 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Select Manual to manually set your network connection, then proceed to step 5. 5. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press to select IP address, then press ENTER. 6. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard.
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Page 60: Wireless Network Setup
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 9. Once network is detected, the following screen appears. Press ENTER to display the Home screen. After establishing a network connection, you can: Use the different Internet services integrated into your media player to access streaming media. - Page 61 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Use the navigation buttons to select Wireless, then press ENTER. 3. Select an SSID input option, then press ENTER. . If you choose Preferences, proceed to step 7. If you choose Auto search, the unit will search for available access points in your area.
- Page 62 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you want to connect to, select Submit, then press , then press ENTER. 6. Press to select a security protocol, then press , then press ENTER.
- Page 63 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Use the navigation buttons to select Yes, then press ENTER to save the network connection. 9. Use the navigation buttons to select Connect Now, then press ENTER to connect to the wireless network.
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Page 64: Checking The Network Connection
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Transfer files between the media player and your computer (PC or Mac). Procedures for copying and moving files between the media player and your computer is described in “File Management” on page 122. - Page 65 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual indicate that there is no problem with your network settings. If a problem is indicated, check your router settings and manual for a solution. A red cross mark on the result items indicate a problem with the network settings.
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Page 66: Network Services
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Network Services Accessing Media Content from the Network Once the media player has an active network connection, you can access media content from a NAS device or shared computer located on the same network as your media player. - Page 67 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device documentation. 5. Press to select OK, then press ENTER.
- Page 68 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select the network resource where the media content you wish to access is located, then press ENTER. 4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device documentation.
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Page 69: Transferring Files
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Transferring Files If the media player has an active network connection, any USB drive connected to it can serve as a network drive. This allows you to transfer files between your media player and your computer. - Page 70 Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer. 3. Check that the WD Discovery Tool that is bundled on the enclosed CD is installed on your computer. You need this tool to locate the media player over the network.
- Page 71 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Click Browse Network Share. The USB drive connected to your media player will be displayed. 6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer. The USB drive contents display in a Windows Explorer window.
- Page 72 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. Your media player is listed on the network resources list. 4. Click the device corresponding to your media player. 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents.
- Page 73 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Mac Computer 1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player. 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled.
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Page 74: Internet Services
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Internet Services Important: A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL or cable) is required to use Internet services. After connecting to a network, you can use the media player to access media content from the following Internet services: •... - Page 75 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To sign in to Live365: 1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu bar. 2. Press to select Live365 , then press ENTER. 3. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Sign In/Sign Out, then press ENTER.
- Page 76 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the on- screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 account password on the on-screen keyboard.
- Page 77 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. Once you have successfully signed in, the Live365 Home screen appears. From this screen you can browse for new stations, access previous stations you’ve listened to, and define profile preferences for your Live365 account.
- Page 78 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Listening to a Live365 Station • New Live365 users can browse for a radio stations. • You can access the last station you’ve listened to if you’ve already accessed Live365 from the media player.
- Page 79 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select the station you want to listen to. 4. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To access the last station listened to: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Last Stations.
- Page 80 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select a station from your preset list. 3. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a VIP station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Stations, then press ENTER.
- Page 81 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select a music genre, then press ENTER. 4. Press to select a music sub-genre, then press ENTER. 5. Press to select the station you want to listen to. 6. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
- Page 82 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Searching for a Live365 station Perform a station search based on the following criteria: • Artist name • Track or CD title • Station information • Music genre • Station location •...
- Page 83 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to select a station from the search result. 5. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. Displaying the Currently Playing Station 1. On the Live365 main screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar.
- Page 84 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Adding a Station to Your Preset List If you like a particular station, you can add it to your preset list for easier access in the future. To add a station to your preset list from the station list: 1.
- Page 85 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To add a station to your preset list from the Now Playing screen: 1. Tune in to the station you want to add. 2. Press to select , then press ENTER. 3. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to confirm the new preset station and return to the Now Playing screen.
- Page 86 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to enable the Remove Station function, then press ENTER. 5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Press ENTER to go back the Now Playing screen. Providing Song Feedback Music selections in Live365 are compiled based on their user ratings. You can participate in the selection process by giving a song the “thumbs up”...
- Page 87 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Getting Track Information You can send the track information of the currently playing song to your email account for later reference. To secure track information: 1. While the song is playing, press to select , then press ENTER.
- Page 88 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Live365 Preferences When browsing or searching for radio stations, you can: • Specify that only radio stations of a specific audio quality display. • Choose to sort radio stations alphabetically or by popularity (based on user recomendations).
- Page 89 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To set how radio stations are sorted: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press to select Preferences, then press ENTER. 2. Press to select Sort Option, then press ENTER. 3. Press to select a sort option, then press ENTER.
- Page 90 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Signing out from Live365 Sign out of Live365 after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make changes to your Live365 settings and stations without your permission. To sign out from Live365: 1.
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Page 91: Pandora
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Pandora Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet radio service. With Pandora, you can input a song title or artist name and the service responds by playing selections that are musically similar. You can provide feedback (approved/not approved) on individual songs, which Pandora takes into account for future selections. - Page 92 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Signing in to Pandora for the first time 1. Connect your media player to the network. 2. Navigate to Home | Music Pandora | Add account, then press ENTER. 3. Choose I have a Pandora account, then press ENTER to create your new Pandora account.
- Page 93 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to type in your Pandora account password using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. 6. Press to select a save option. Options include: No – Your account details will not be saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you access the Pandora service using the media player.
- Page 94 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Once you have successfully signed in to Pandora, the Stations screen appears. From this screen you can create new stations, start listening to previously created stations and Quickmix playlist, and define profile preferences for your account.
- Page 95 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To create a Pandora station: 1. Press to select Create a new station in the Stations screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard.
- Page 96 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To listen to a Pandora station: 1. On the Stations screen, press to select the name of the station you want to listen to. 2. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected Pandora station.
- Page 97 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select Rename Station , then press ENTER. 3. Use the navigation buttons to key in a new station name using the on- screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
- Page 98 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER. QuickMix QuickMix is a feature that merges the playlist of multiple stations so you can listen to more than one of your stations at once.
- Page 99 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Providing Song Feedback You can influence the music selection that is streamed into your Pandora station by providing track feedback for the song currently playing. You can give a song a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down” vote.
- Page 100 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To put a song to sleep: • While a song is playing, press to select , then press ENTER. A prompt to confirm the “sleep” action appears. Bookmarking a Song or Artist You have the option to bookmark a song or an artist for later reference.
- Page 101 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press to select whether to bookmark the song title or the song artist, then press ENTER. The new bookmark is added to your listener profile page. Sign in to Pandora from your computer or mobile computing device to view this profile page.
- Page 102 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Sorting your Pandora Stations You can choose how your stations are listed on the Stations screen. To sort your Pandora stations: 1. On the Stations screen, press OPTION. 2. Press to select a sorting option–by station name (in alphabetical order) by last date of access , then press ENTER.
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Page 103: Flickr
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Flickr Flickr is an online image and video management and sharing website. Flickr content is organized based on tags—a keyword or category label that describes content. Tags help users to search for contents that have something in common. Each content file can have as many as 75 tags associated with it. - Page 104 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Exploring for Contents You can explore photostreams (Flickr’s term for content selection) available in Flickr’s public domain. To explore for random “interesting” media content: • Press to select Last 7 days interesting in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
- Page 105 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore based on the upload date: 1. Press to select Most recent uploads in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to page 105 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
- Page 106 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore for content based on a specific keyword: Keywords are words or phrases associated with the type of content you’re looking for. Keyword searches are based on information indicated on a member’s profile page.
- Page 107 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore for content based on tags: Perform this type of search to find content based on information indicated in a member’s tags list. 1. Press to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
- Page 108 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Searching for a Flickr Member To search for a Flickr member: 1. Press to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. 2. Press to select Flickr member, then press ENTER.
- Page 109 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual If the selected member has public photostreams, you can explore them. Use the navigation buttons to select a content selection, then press ENTER to explore it. Go to the next section for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
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Page 110: Youtube
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Player Options As with a regular photo slideshow, you can the customize the way content is displayed in the Flickr Player. To do this, press OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar. - Page 111 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to select the encoding support you require, then press ENTER. To access YouTube: 1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar and select YouTube The YouTube submenu bar displays.
- Page 112 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Signing in to YouTube 1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar. 2. Press to select YouTube , then press ENTER. 3. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Account , then press ENTER.
- Page 113 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube user name in the on- screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube account password in the on-screen keyboard.
- Page 114 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Options include: No – Your account details are not saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you access YouTube using the media player. Save username only – Your username is saved, but you will be prompted to input your password every time you access YouTube using the media player.
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Page 115: My Account
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual My Account By default, the My Account page displays your My Videos selection first. These are the videos you have uploaded to YouTube. Note: If you have not uploaded any videos, the screen displays "no content found."... -
Page 116: Featured Videos
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Featured Videos This video category is primarily populated with videos from YouTube’s commercial partners, but might also include select user videos that are currently popular or have been previously showcased in YouTube’s Spotlight Videos section. -
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WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Recent Videos This video category contains the most recently uploaded videos on YouTube. To access Recent Videos: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Recent Videos , then press ENTER. -
Page 118: Top Favorited
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Top Favorited These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press to select Top Favorited , then press ENTER. - Page 119 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual YouTube Player The YouTube Player layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press to pause and resume playback.
- Page 120 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Related Videos After video playback, the Related Videos screen appears. This screen lists videos which might be related to recently played video by subject matter, making it easier to search for videos based on the same or similar subject.
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Page 121: Rating Videos
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Rating Videos You can rate videos on a basis of one to five stars during or after video playback. Note: You must signed in to your YouTube account to rate videos. See “YouTube” on page 106 for sign-in instructions. -
Page 122: Tagging Videos As Favorites
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 6. Your video rating is confirmed. Press ENTER to go back to the Player screen. The average number of stars users give to the video are used to determined the overall video rating. -
Page 123: Searching For Videos
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select Yes on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER. 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. Videos that are tagged “private”... - Page 124 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The video search begins (this may take a few seconds). Videos matching your search word appear in a video selection bar. 4. Press to select a video from the displayed selection. 5. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
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Page 125: Settings And Advanced Features
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon 2. -
Page 126: File Management
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual File Management The file management feature allows you to copy or delete files from the attached USB devices. Copying Files 1. Navigate to Home | Settings 2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER. - Page 127 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To select all files and folders for copying, press OPTION, then choose Select All 4. After a file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Copy 5. Navigate to the preferred destination folder, then press to select the folder SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES –...
- Page 128 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 6. Press ENTER to start copying the selected files into the destination folder. A progress bar will indicate the copy status. After the file has been copied successfully, the completed message appears.
- Page 129 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to move. To select all files and folders for moving, press OPTION, then choose Select All 4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Move...
- Page 130 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Press repeatedly until the preferred destination folder is selected. 6. Press ENTER to start moving the selected files into the destination folder. A progress bar will indicate the move status. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 126...
- Page 131 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual After the selected files have been successfully moved to the destination folder the File Moved icon appears. Deleting Files 1. Navigate to Home | Settings 2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER.
- Page 132 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To select all files and folders for deletion, press OPTION, then choose Select All 4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Delete 5. Press ENTER to confirm file deletion.
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Page 133: Audio/Video
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual A progress bar will indicate the file deletion status. After the selected files have been deleted, the File Deleted icon appears. Audio/Video Use the menus in this category to configure playback for audio and video files. -
Page 134: Video Output
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Output Use this menu to select a video signal. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 130... - Page 135 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. You will be prompted to select the TV standard applicable to your device. This setting depends on your regional location. Options include: •...
- Page 136 You will be prompted to select the video display resolution for your device. Select display resolution then press ENTER. HDMI When using an HDMI cable (if your TV supports HDMI resolution), select HDMI in the Video output screen. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 132...
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Page 137: 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. Audio Output Use this menu to select the audio output mode. -
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WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Options include: • Stereo - Recommended if you are using a 2- or 4-speaker entertainment unit. • Digital - Select this option if you are using an Toslink (optical) connection to output surround sound. - Page 139 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Audio track display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode . In the Music directory, this displays thumbnails of available album art.
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Page 140: Video
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Use the menus on the Video category to configure the display and sequence option for video files. Video sequence Use this menu to select the video playback mode. The default setting is Normal . Go to “Using Video Repeat”... - Page 141 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Subtitle border Use this menu to set the default appearance of the subtitle frame. 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 142: Photo
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Photo Use the menus on this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings when viewing your image files. Browser Display Use this menu to select how media files are displayed in their respective folders. The default setting is Thumbnail mode . - Page 143 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal . See “Repeating and/or shuffling a Slideshow” on page 53 for a description of these slideshow sequence modes.
- Page 144 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Transition Effect Use this menu to select the method used to display the next slide in a slideshow. The default setting is Fade. Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. You can select from 3 seconds (default) to 5 minutes.
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Page 145: System Setting
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual System Setting Use the menus in this category to configure the media player’s general functions. 1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. 2. Press to select , then press ENTER. -
Page 146: Screensaver Delay
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Media Library Use this menu to enable Media Library, which refers to the process of consolidating the contents of a USB drive into one database so you can locate media files based on metadata information. -
Page 147: Additional Encoding Support
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Additional encoding support Select an encoding support for a secondary language. This prevents garbled characters in file names and subtitles defined in the selected language. Auto play Select the type of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB device is connected to the media player. -
Page 148: Reset To Factory Defaults
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Reset to Factory Defaults Use this menu to restore all media player system preferences and playback settings to their default factory values. System reset corrects performance problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or a faulty configuration settings. -
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 System Registration You can register your media player if you have an active network connection. See “To register your WD product using the System Setting menu:” on page 3 for instructions. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 146...
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Page 151: Media Library
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual About Select this option to display the current hardware and firmware configurations. Media Library Media Library scans and consolidates the media contents of a USB drive into a database through which you can easily locate media files. This feature is on by default. - Page 152 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Editing metadata Editing metadata with iTunes: 1. Open iTunes and click the song you want to edit. 2. Open the File menu, then click Get Info. A window opens, showing all of the information you can edit for the song that you selected.
- Page 153 WD TV Live HD Media Player 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 154: System Maintenance
Messages” on page 156 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 155 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade. 7. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. This restarts the system. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode.
- Page 156 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Once the update process is completed, the following message appears and the media player will restart again. Once the media player restarts, the new firmware is automatically loaded. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE – 152...
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Page 157: Troubleshooting
• Make sure the media player power LED is on. • If you are using a CRT TV, navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and: Make sure that the Composite option is selected as the video output. - Page 158 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Problem Solution File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 158. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to a usable format. AUDIO There is no sound.
- Page 159 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Problem Solution The firmware upgrade recovery splash The previous firmware upgrade process failed. screen is shown after you turned on the • Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to media player. page 150 for instructions.
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Page 160: Common Error Messages
3. Attach the USB device to the media player again. Unrecognized storage. The USB device model is not supported. Use another USB device. Question XX: WD USB HDD This indicates a system diagnostic failure. Contact WD Trouble Shooting Technical Support for assistance. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is empty. -
Page 161: Faqs
2. Connect the USB device to your computer and make sure the file format is correct. You can use the media editing software included in the WD Documentation CD. (See “How do I find media files and create playlists?” on page 157) 3. -
Page 162: Appendix
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Appendix Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .AVI Video: Xvid MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MPG Video: mpeg ps MPEG1/2 .MPEG Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .MKV Video: h.264... - Page 163 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .MP4/.MOV Video: Quicktime MPEG4 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: Dolby Digital .VOB Video: MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital .M2TS Video: M2TS...
- Page 164 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container LPCM None OGG VORBIS AIF/AIFF AIFF 1. MPEG audio MATROSKA 2. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 3. PCM (Microsoft) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital None None An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
- Page 165 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Thumbnail Support Limitation MUSIC Filename Only supports ID3 and EXIF format have thumbnail extension Thumbnail in the id3 tag (“APIC” or “PIC” tag) Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info) Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”)
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Page 166: Regulatory Compliance
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 167 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Le symbole CE indique que ce système est conforme aux directives du Conseil de l'Union Européenne, notamment à la Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) et la Directive Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives applicables a été...
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Page 168: Warranty Information
Product placed in its possession. 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. - Page 169 Dolby Laboratories. Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD.
- Page 170 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Index supported file systems 9 USB support 9 Accessories 5 file formats aspect ratio image 46 normal 133 playlist 8 troubleshooting 153 subtitle 8 widescreen 133 troubleshooting 157 audio channel 38 file management...
- Page 171 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Home Search function 31 button 25 error messages 156 Music directory 42 maintenance overview 26 system 150 Photo directory 46 Media content screen navigation 27 accessing from network share 62 Settings screen 121...
- Page 172 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual providing song feedback 95 transmission range 25 QuickMix 94 troubleshooting 154 signing in 88 repeat mode music 44 signing out 98 sorting stations 98 slideshow 53 stations 90 videos 41 why a song is in my station’s playlist 97...
- Page 173 WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual procedures 144 System Setting menus Video output About screen 147 component 132 additional encoding support 143 composite 131 auto play 143 video playback options 36 display file size 142 videos language 141...