PRELIMINARY ® WD TV Play Media Player User Manual ™
Table of Contents 1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 8 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Videos Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Flingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Flixster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Hulu Plus (US only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 MLB.TV . .
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 16 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 System Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRELIMINARY-P3 1 WD TV Play 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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 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.
PRELIMINARY-P3 2 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Product Overview Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Play 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. The best of the Internet on your HDTV – Stream hit movies, catch up on TV shows, watch the latest videos, and stay connected to your social network.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Programmable remote – Use the included programmable remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus. Customize buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite music, photos, videos or menu choices. Your entertainment at your fingertips – Control your WD TV experience with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of a finger using the WD Remote™ app.
PRELIMINARY-P3 3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Features and Functions Features The animated interface makes it easy to navigate and enjoy your media and the best of the Internet. Make it personal and have fun. Menus Organized, categorized and ready to play – The WD TV Play media player finds and categorizes all the music photos and movies on any connected USB devices and network shares and displays them in one easy-to-view menu system.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Audio/Video Interface HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video. Composite video interface (mini-jack) for analog AV connection. S/PDIF (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio. Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Component Description 1 USB port Supports connection of compatible removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors. 2 Reset button (bottom of device) Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Device Reset” on page 205). Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 LED Indicator 1 2 Item Component Description 1 Infrared receiver • Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. 2 LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The media player is in standby mode, turned off, or the power cable is disconnected.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Remote Control CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Infrared transmitter POWER Back (last screen) Navigation buttons, OK Previous Page REV, PAUSE/PLAY, FF SEARCH NETFLIX (starts app) VUDU (starts app) or A (shortcut/function key) 10. HULU PLUS (starts app) or B (shortcut/function key) HOME 11. 12. Options 13. Next Page 14.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Play media player AC power adapter Remote control and Two AAA batteries Composite AV cable Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V) or HDMI input An available network connection for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compat
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the power cable. See “Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable” on page 13. 2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 2 Connecting the Media Player” on page 14. You can use HDMI (page 15), or composite (page 16) connections. 3. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 4.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Step 1 - 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. Units sold in those locations will have a fixed power plug. Refer to the illustration below. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Step 2 - Connecting the Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player. The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables. Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately. Important: Configure the media player’s Audio/Video settings depending on the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video Output” on page 180 for more information on these settings.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. To connect your media player using an HDMI cable: 1. 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).
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV (if available). Select the appropriate TV input source.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Step 3 - Connecting a USB Device (Optional) The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in or knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. To connect the USB device: 1. Connect the USB device to the media player’s USB port. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button on the remote control before removing a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1. Press the EJECT button . 2. Press / to select the USB device. 3. Press OK. With the selected, press OK again. 4. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Connecting to Your Network The media player can be connected to your home network to access the Internet and network storage using a wired or wireless network connection. A network connection provides access to locally stored and online media content. After connecting the media player to your TV and turning it on, the network setup wizard starts up. Press / to select your language, then press OK.
PRELIMINARY-P3 5 WD TV Play Media Player 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. Important: Streaming over Wi-Fi™ may be unstable due to various reasons such as a weak network connection, signal strength, variable speeds, or other environmental factors.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 4. The wizard begins automatic network connection. When finished, the following screen displays. Press OK to continue, or select and press OK to exit. 5. Press OK if you want to report usage statistics, or select decline. and press OK to 6. Press OK to consent to use of data. 7. Use the navigation buttons and the OK button to type in your registration info. Select and press OK when complete.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual To change or manually configure your wired network setup (recommended for advanced users only), see “Network Setup” on page 194. Wireless Network Setup You have four options for setting up your wireless network: Automatic – Select an available access point found by the media player. Manually enter the wireless network name – Use the on-screen keyboard to input the network name (SSID) manually (when SSID not set to broadcast).
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you want to connect to, select Submit, then press OK. 4. Press / to select the wireless network encryption type , then press OK. 5. If necessary, use the navigation buttons access point, select Submit, then press OK. to type in the passcode for the 6. Once the network is successfully set up, press OK to display the Home screen.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 1. Press / to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Navigate to the WPS icon on the right side of the screen, and press OK. 3. Press / to select the method you want to use, then press OK. WPS Button 1. Press the WPS button on your wireless router. 2. Press OK on the remote. PIN Code 1. Enter the WPS PIN code shown on-screen in your wireless router’s web configuration page.
PRELIMINARY-P3 2. Press OK to continue, or select WD TV Play Media Player User Manual and press OK to exit. 3. Press OK if you want to report usage statistics, or select decline. and press OK to 4. Press OK to consent to use of data. 5. Use the navigation buttons and the OK button to type in your registration info. Select and press OK when complete.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual After establishing a network connection, you can: Use the Internet services integrated into your media player to access streaming media. See “Internet Services” on page 94 for more information on these services. Access your media files on the network. See “Finding Your Content” on page 28. Checking the Network Connection If you experience network problems, check the network connection to determine the cause of the problem.
PRELIMINARY-P3 6 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Finding Your Content This section describes how you can use the media player to access your digital media collection over the local network. Access network attached storage – view and play back digital media content stored on your network attached storage device or media server. See “Accessing Media Content” on page 28.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Content Source Best for accessing... My Media Library All available network shares and attached USB storage (slow scan— depending on the number of files and connection speed, the scanning time required to compile the media library may be increased). Local Storage Storage devices attached to USB ports 1 and/or 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Local Storage Select Local Storage to access media content on one or more USB storage devices connected to the media player’s USB 1 or USB 2 ports. After selecting USB 1 or USB 2, the media player scans the drive to build the media library by default (if enabled). If the media player and your computer are attached to the network, you can transfer files back and forth between your computer and the USB storage device. See “Transferring Files” on page 33.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Network Share The media player supports Windows (SMB/CIFS), and Linux (NFS) network shares. Windows Shares Windows Shares uses Samba (also known as SMB/CIFS), a more common protocol among devices such as PC, NAS, and Mac (before Lion). If you want to simply discover and/or share a folder on the network to be accessed by the media player, Samba is a common method, especially for Windows.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 1. Select the name of your computer and press OK twice. 2. If necessary, enter your user name and password to access your computer, or accept the default login. For further information regarding password setup and administration, refer to your operating system documentation. 3. Press to select OK, then press OK. Supported content for the selected media type displays. 4. Select the content you wish to access, then press OK to start media playback.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual default anonymous login displays if no password is set for the device. When this happens, accept the default login, select , then press OK. Select Remember Me and press OK to have the media player remember the user name and password for the resource. Transferring Files If the media player has an active network connection, any USB drive connected to it can serve as a network drive.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Computer 1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player. 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer. 3. Download the WD Link tool from http://products.wdc.com/WDTVLiveG3. 4.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Vista / Windows 7 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. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer. 3. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/ Drop operation. 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.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player 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. Share a Folder on Your Computer You can view and play back digital media content stored on your computer by sharing one or more folders containing the media.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 3. Look under View your active networks to determine if your network is Home, Work, Public, or Domain.W 4. If you have a Work network, proceed to step 6. If you have a Public network, click the Public network link. 5. Click Work network. 6. Click the Choose homegroup and sharing options link. 7. Click the Change advanced sharing settings... link. 8.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Note: WD does not support streaming from a domain server, or a computer attached to a domain, to the WD TV. Please contact your domain administrator or Microsoft® Support for assistance. Share a Folder Follow the instructions below to share a folder in Windows 7. 1. Navigate to the folder you want to share. Once found, right-click on the folder and select Properties. 2. Click the Sharing tab. 3. Click the Advanced Sharing button. 4.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 7. Select the users you would like to give access to and the permissions you would like to assign to that user, then click OK. 8. Click OK to close the Advanced Sharing window. 9. Finally, click on OK one more time to close the folder properties window and save your changes.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Windows Vista Change Settings to Allow Folder Sharing Follow the instructions below to configure your computer for folder sharing in Windows Vista. 1. Open the Network And Sharing Center from the Control Panel. 2. Next to the name of the network look to see if it is a Private or Public network. 3. If your network is Private skip to step 5 below. Otherwise, click the Customize link. 4. Click Private, then click OK. 5.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Share a Folder Follow the instructions below to share a folder in Windows Vista. 1. Navigate to the folder you want to share. Once found, right-click on the folder and click Share. 2. If your system requires a login to access a shared folder, select a User account to assign to the share, then click Share. Otherwise, simply click the Share button. 3. Under Sharing and Discovery expand the Public folder sharing field. 4.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Windows XP Follow the instructions below to share a folder in Windows XP. 1. Right-click on the folder you want to share and select Sharing and Security. 2. Click Share this folder. 3. Choose a name you want the folder to appear as on your network and enter it in the Share Name field. Note: You can also set a maximum number of users able to access your drive at one time.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 3. Choose a name for your computer on the network and type it in the Computer Name field. 4. Click the box next to File Sharing to turn on the file sharing service. Then click on the + sign button below the Shared Folders box. 5. To share additional folders beyond the default Public folder, select the folder you would like to share and click the Add button. 6. Click on the red x in the upper left corner to close the window.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Using the Web UI The media player provides a Web-based user interface (UI) that can be used to control certain functions. You must use a network-connected computer or smart phone to use the Web UI. Important: Your media player must be set up on the network (see “Network Setup” on page 21 for further information) to use the Web UI. Launching the Web UI 1. Open a Web brower and type in your media’s center’s IP address in the address field.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual System Click System in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your media player and view general network information and important messages. You can change the password, set the device name, view network information, and choose date and time settings using these options. Remote Click Remote in the Web UI home page to control the media player using your computer.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Enter on-screen keyboard commands in the Submit field using your computer or smartphone keyboard, then click or press Submit when finished. Appearance The media player supports interchangeable user interfaces called themes. Themes alter the player's visual appearance, but not its functionality. Click Appearance to change the user interface theme. Click Browse to find the *.zip file containing all the files for the theme you want to load. Click Submit.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual RSS Click RSS to view your RSS subscriptions and category folders. Here, you can add a new subscription or a new folder to categorize your subscriptions. Support Click Support to access Express Customer Support and Support Documentation including product documentation, FAQ’s, and a WD TV user forum. Logout Click the Logout button in the main menu to log out of the Web UI.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 7 Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player’s ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The infrared sensor detects signals from the remote. Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the media player.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Button Function EJECT Safely removes a USB device Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into the USB port on the media player. Key or key sequence Function HOME Displays the main menu and the various options for playback of files and device setup. CTRL + P (Power) Suspends the device into sleep mode and turns off video output.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Key or key sequence Function V (Subtitle) Switches a video’s subtitles (if applicable) B (Audio) Switches a video’s audio stream (if applicable) DELETE Clears the data entry field. Z (Zoom) Zooms in on the currently playing video file or photo. R (Shuffle) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files. L (Repeat) Repeats the current video or music file. BACKSPACE Deletes the currently selected file.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Setup Services Games RSS New Firmware (automatically detects new firmware and only appears when new firmware is available) The Music, Videos, and Photos options represent folders for the different media types. Media contents display either as file/file folders in the media player, network attached storage, or a USB drive directory or as a media library compilation list based on metadata information.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. Button Function Left/Right arrows Down arrow OK Move from one option to the next View the dashboard Launches your selection Media Player Dashboard Press at the home screen or navigate to then press OK in the in the Videos, or Back to exit the Music, or Photos menus to launch the dashboard. Press dashboard. Your Favorites are shown by default.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Press , Use the / navigation buttons, then press OK in the dashboard to display your media files by the following categories: Favorites (see “Favorite” on page 65) New Items (displays media files you have added within a certain date range.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Dashboard Options With a file selected in any of the dashboard categories, press Options. Dashboard Options - Favorites Dashboard Options - New Items or Recently Viewed Dashboard Options - Queue Use the OK. / navigation buttons to select from the following options, then press Add to Queue (when a file in Favorites, New Items, or Recently Viewed is selected - see “Add to Queue” on page 65). Rate (see “Rate” on page 65).
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Media Library Compilation Exemptions The following conditions will prevent the media library compilation process. The network share has read-only protection. The USB device has read-only protection. There is not enough storage space in network attached storage or an attached USB device. A drive is locked. To turn off Media Library Compilation (default is On): 1. Navigate to Home | Setup | System. 2. Select Media Library, and then press OK. 3.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Media Type Category Description Video All Video Displays a list of all video files arranged in alphabetical order. Date Content is organized by date modified. Folders Contents are displayed in video file folders. Recent Displays a list of video folders/files that have been played recently. Playlist Displays a list of video playlists. All Pictures Displays a list of all image files arranged in alphabetical order.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual To add an external thumbnail: With an individual file or music album selected, press Options, then select Get Content Info (see “Get Content Info” on page 64). As an alternative, or if the database did not find any info: 1. Select a JPEG, GIF, or PNG image file that you want to display as a thumbnail of the music or video file. 2.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 3. Select Title, Director, or Actor (Videos); Title, File Name, Album or Artist (Music); or Title (Photos). Press OK, then to select the . Press OK. Search Options - Videos Search Options - Music Search Options - Photos 4. Select Contains or Starts with, then press OK twice.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 5. Using the on-screen keyboard: Use the navigation buttons to select a character, then press OK to input it in the search bar. Alternatives to this method are as follows: - Use the alpha-numeric keys on the remote control to enter search terms. For example, press the 2 button a number of times to enter a, b, or c; press the 3 button a number of times to enter d, e, or f, etc.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Press / to select a search from the display. Press OK to perform the saved search. 6. Once you define the search parameters, select Submit on the bottom of the on-screen keyboard, then press OK. All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in the search field will be included in the search results. For example, inputting ‘glo’ will result to a search results like this: Global party.mpeg Glow of the Field.jpg Gloss.mp3 7.
PRELIMINARY-P3 8 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) MPG/MPEG VOB/ISO MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1) MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264) M2TS WMV9 (VC-1) Video Playback To play back video: 1. Navigate to the Home | Videos menu, then press OK. 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter option (All Videos, By Date, By Folders, By Year, Personal rating, or Playlists) by selecting the Video icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 56 for details. 3. Locate the video file you want to play.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Sorting 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, by Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display videos by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again. Videos Menu Options In the main Videos screen, press Options. The Videos menu options display.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual If a No Content Info Found message displays, navigate to the keyboard icon then press OK. Enter the whole title or a portion of the title using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press OK to associate info with the content. Select a title from the list, then press OK. Rescan Info Press / and select Rescan Info from the list of options after you have associated content info with a file.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Move & Copy 1. Press / and select Move or Copy from the list of options, then press OK. 2. Select a storage destination for the file you want to move or copy, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select the location where you want to move or copy the file. When you have selected the location, press OK to place the file there (if selecting a network or media server location, see “Accessing Media Content” on page 28). 4.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 3. The screen below displays. Press OK to select “Don’t ask me again!” if you do not want this screen to appear again, then press to select the green check mark . Press OK. Select Multiple Select Multiple applies changes to more than file. 1. Press / and select Select Multiple from the list of options. 2. The select multiple screen displays.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play 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 (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to select the scan speed) 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Video Playback Options To display the video playback options while playing a video, press Options. To return to the video, press Back. Get Content Info See “Get Content Info” on page 64. View Chapter If you are viewing a multichapter video file, you can select which chapter to play. To select the video chapter: 1. Press Options. 2. Highlight View Chapter, then press OK. 3. Press / to highlight your chapter selection, then press OK twice.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual To view subtitles: 1. During video playback, press Subtitle repeatedly until your desired subtitles display or “Subtitle Off” appears. Or, press Options, highlight Subtitles, then press OK and follow the steps below. 2. Select your preferred language or Off (to disable subtitles), then press OK. 3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again. Adjust Subtitles After selecting subtitles, use this option to adjust subtitles during video playback.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Play Mode Use the play mode option to set video repeat options. Press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Repeat All – All the video files in the current video folder are played in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back. Repeat One – The current video file is played repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Displaying the Video Playback Panel Use this option to display the Video Playback Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: Video playback progress bar Elapsed and total playback times To view the Video Playback Panel: 1. During video playback, press OK. The video playback panel appears on the bottom of the screen, showing a progress bar along with the elapsed and total playback times. 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved and stored on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to the media player, you will experience the same DVD menu navigation functionality using the buttons on the media player remote as you would using a DVD remote for a DVD player connected to a television.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation Playback Options To display the video playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. Main Menu Selection To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode: 1. Press Options. 2. Highlight Menu, then press OK. The main menu displays. Note: Make sure the DVD menu option is set to On. See “DVD Menu” on page 188. Selecting Subtitles See “Subtitle” on page 69.
PRELIMINARY-P3 9 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Playing Music You can listen to audio files on your TV/audio system using the media player. Supported Audio Formats MP3 WAV/PCM/LPCM WMA AAC FLAC MKA AIF/AIFF OGG Dolby Digital Plus DTS Music Playback 1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu, then press OK. 2. The screen displays available music files and folders in the media player’s local drive by default.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Genre, Artist, Album, Playlists, Favorites) See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 56 for details. 3. Locate the audio file you want to play. To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, then press OK. To begin playback of an album, highlight the album, then press OK. Press OK again to play the album. To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Sorting 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display music by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again. Music Menu Options In the main video screen, press Options. The Music menu options display.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Favorite The Music favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See “Favorite” on page 65. Rate The Music rate function is the same as the Videos rate function. See “Rate” on page 65. Move & Copy The Music move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 66. Delete The Music delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete” on page 66.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback when in the music playback screen: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to select the scan speed). 2. Press PLAY to resume playback on the selected position.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Music Playback Options To display the music playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. Get Content Info The Music get content info function is the same as the Videos get content info function. See “Get Content Info” on page 64. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See “Rescan Info” on page 65.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Repeat All – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back. Repeat One – The current audio track is played repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual To use your iPod with the media player, simply plug your iPod in to the USB port and navigate through the interface menu. Note: The media player only supports USB mass storage mode. iPod Touch is not a USB mass storage device and is therefore not supported.
PRELIMINARY-P3 10 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Viewing Photos You can view your digital photos both individually and in slideshow mode on your TV using the media player. Supported Image File Formats GIF (Animated GIFs are not supported) BMP (non-compressed) JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) (does not support CMYK or YCCK) TIF/TIFF (RGB) (does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, or KCMY) PNG (Non-alpha channel only) Photo Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Photos menu, then press OK. 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Date, Folders, Recent). See “Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation” on page 56 for details. 4. Locate the picture file you want to view. To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press OK. To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press (next). To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press (previous).
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Sorting 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by Recently Viewed. Press OK to display photos by the criteria selected in either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order. 3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Photos Menu Options In the main photo screen, press Options. The Photos menu options display. Press Back when complete to return to the main menu. Add to Queue The Photos add to queue function is the same as the Videos add to queue function. See “Add to Queue” on page 65. Favorite The Photos favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See “Favorite” on page 65. Rate The Photos rate function is the same as the Videos rate function.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 3. The screen below displays. Press OK. Set as Background You can set any photo as the system background to replace the default grass field and sunny sky photo or other photo you have previously selected. 1. Find and select the photo you want to use for the background in the Photos menu, then press OK. 2. Press Options. 3. Select Set as Background, then press . 4.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Photo Display Options To display the photo options while viewing a photo, press Options. To return to the photo you were viewing, press Back or Options again. Play Mode Use the play mode option to set repeat and shuffle options. 1. During photo playback, press Options. 2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Rate See “Rate” on page 65. Favorite See “Favorite” on page 65. Add to Queue See “Add to Queue” on page 65. Delete See “Delete” on page 66. Displaying Photo Thumbnails While viewing a photo or slideshow, press to display thumbnails of all your photos. Use the navigation buttons to select another photo to view, then press OK.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Displaying Photo Information Use this option to display the Picture Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current picture: Image filename Source Image file size and resolution Image’s sequence number and the total number of image files in the current photo folder To view the photo information panel: During photo viewing, press OK. Press Back to hide photo information.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Slideshow Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control slideshow playback: Button Function STOP Discontinue the slideshow PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume the slideshow NEXT Display the next picture file in the slideshow PREV Play the previous picture file in the slideshow Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow Access Setup > Photo settings to repeat and/or shuffle a slideshow. See “Slideshow Sequence” on page 192.
PRELIMINARY-P3 11 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Files You can view and manage all of your media files in one place using the Files menu. Files Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Files menu, then press OK. 2. The screen displays all available media files and folders in the media player’s local drive by default. The display is in list view. 3. Locate a file you want to play. To play a single file, select the file from the list or by navigating through the folder structure, then press OK.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Sorting Files The Files sorting function “Sorting” on page 64. is the same as the Videos sorting function. See Files Options To manage files (move, copy, delete, rename, and select), do the following: With an individual file or folder selected, press Options. Move & Copy The Files move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 66.
PRELIMINARY-P3 12 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Internet Services Important: A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL or cable) is required to use Internet services. Availability varies by country. These services may be changed, terminated, or interrupted at any time. After connecting to a network, you can use the media player to access media content from the following Internet services: AccuWeather.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Live365® – Listen to thousands of commercial-free Internet radio stations. Easily browse through popular genres or discover treasures in some of the lesstraveled styles. MLB.TV – Watch every out-of-market game LIVE or on demand in HD quality. Almost 100 games are streamed LIVE each week. Choose home or away feeds, and use quick navigation to run scoring plays or at bats. PLUS, watch over 150 Spring Training Games with no blackout restrictions.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual VUDU™ – VUDU delivers a cinema-like experience at home with the hottest new releases and the largest HD library. There are no subscription fees or late fees, simply pay for what you watch. Choose to rent or own from thousands of titles available in vibrant 1080p with rich Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Activate your VUDU account on your media center today and receive a free* movie credit. *New VUDU account required. Terms and conditions apply.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Adding a Service to Favorites You can add a Service to your Favorites so that it’s quickly available via the dashboard when you are in the Home screen or other screens (when you press or navigate to in certain screens then press OK). 1. In the Services screen, press / to select a service you want to favorite, then press Options. 2. Press OK to list the service in the dashboard under Favorites.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual AccuWeather.com The Weather service provided by AccuWeather.com provides local forecasts for everywhere in the United States and over two million locations worldwide. To access Weather: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select AccuWeather.com , then press OK to display the AccuWeather.com home screen. 3.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 7. The AccuWeather.com home screen displays current temperature, conditions, and other weather details at your location.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Set/Add Favorite City To add one or more cities so that you can view weather information for more than one location, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press / to select Settings in the AccuWeather.com home screen. Select Set Favorite City and press OK. Select Add Favorite City and press OK. to type a search using the on-screen Use the navigation buttons keyboard.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual BBC iPlayer (UK only) Watch and listen to BBC programs from the past seven days live and on demand. *BBC iPlayer TV shows available in the UK only. To access the BBC iPlayer: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select BBC iPlayer , then press OK. The BBC iPlayer begins loading. 3. The BBC iPlayer Home screen displays television show Highlights.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual CinemaNow With over 11,000 titles to choose from, CinemaNow gives you instant access to new release movies the same day they come out on DVD and brings you TV episodes for many popular shows the day after they air.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Comedy Time The Comedy Time Network launched as the comedy channel for Sprint TV and MobiTV in July, 2004 and has since expanded on to all major carrier decks as well as cable/satellite/IP television, broadband video and traditional media. It is a market leader in the production and distribution of short-form comedy programming. To access Comedy Time: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Deezer Deezer is a personalized on-demand music service to listen to seven million tracks anytime, anywhere and one of the most popular Internet and mobile music offerings in Europe. To access Deezer: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select Deezer , then press OK. The Deezer main screen displays. 3. Press / to choose an option, then press OK.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Signing in to Your Deezer Account Sign in to your Deezer account to access My Music (your playlists and favorites) and Top Charts. Note: If you do not have a Deezer account and want to create one, go to http://www.deezer.com. 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar. Press / to select Deezer, then press OK. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Sign In, then press OK. Select Sign in, then press OK. 5.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Radios You can choose from a variety of radios by music genre and subgenre. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press 2. Press OK to select a radio. / to select Radios, then press OK. 3. Press / to select a radio by music genre, then press OK. 4. Press / to select a radio by music subgenre, then press OK. 5. With a radio you want to listen to selected, press Options to select Become a Fan.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 3. Select Playlists, then press OK. 4. Press Options, then select Create Your Playlist. Press OK. 5. Type in the name of your playlist using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press OK. Favorite Radios Accessing a favorite radio station in My Music: 1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select My Music, then press OK. 2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in. 3. Select Favorite Radios, then press OK.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 2. Press / to select Delete from Favorite, then press OK. 3. Select OK, then press OK. Top Charts These are songs deemed most popular by Deezer users by country. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Top Charts, then press OK. 2. With the filter button selected , press OK. 3. Press / to filter channel results (choose from FR, BE, UK, US), then press OK twice. 4.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Facebook Share your status, photos, videos, and your favorite links on Facebook. Find out the latest news from your social network or the world and so much more. Access it all on your big screen TV. You must have have a valid Facebook account to use this service. You can create a Facebook account at www.facebook.com. Signing in to Facebook for the First Time 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Photos You can view the photos or photo albums you and others users have posted to Facebook either individually or as a slideshow. 1. In the Facebook main menu, select Photos then press OK. 2. Navigate to a photo album, then press OK. 3. Navigate to a photo then press OK, or press (PAUSE/PLAY) to start a photo slideshow (see “Slideshow Playback Controls” on page 91). Photos Options With an individual photo selected or a slideshow running, press Options.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to view your friends’ comments and posts. 3. With an entry selected, press once to select “Like,” if you like the entry , then press OK. Press twice to comment on a news feed entry , press OK, then enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard. Note: Navigating to What’s on your mind? and pressing OK allows you to add a comment to your wall in the newsfeed screen.
WDTVPlay MediaPlayer User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Videos Player With a video playing, press OK to bring up the videos player info panel. You can choose to Like or Comment on a video in the info panel, then press OK. Number of “likes” and comments Video playback progress bar Elapsed and total playback times Videos Options With a video playing, press Options. Zoom - To change the display’s viewing scale, press OK repeatedly until the preferred viewing scale is achieved.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Event Event displays all events you’ve been invited to, and allows you to view more information about or comment on events, and view your friends’ comments and “Like” or comment on them. The number of people who like or have commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the Event entry. 1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Events, then press OK. 2. Select an event you’ve been invited to, then press OK. 3.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 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. To learn more about Flickr services, and the options and limitations related to them, go to http://www.flickr.com/tour/. To access Flickr: 1.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual To explore based on the upload date: Press / to select Recent Upload in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to “Flickr Photostream” on page 119 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream. To explore based on popular tags: 1. Press / to select Hot tags in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. 2. Press the navigation buttons to select a tag from the list, then press OK.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 1. Press / to select Search in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. 2. Press / to select Keywords, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. A photostream showing contents associated with the specified keyword displays. Go to page 119 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Searching for a Flickr Member To search for a Flickr member: 1. Press 2. Press / / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press OK. to select Flickr member, then press OK. 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 OK. A browser screen listing Flickr member links matching your search criteria displays. 4.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 3. To remove a contact from the list, select the contact name and press Options. Select Delete or Delete All Items, then press OK. My Tags My Tags shows a list of Flickr tags you have searched for. To view My Tags: 1. Press / to select My Tags in the Flickr home screen, then press OK. 2. Press / to select a tag you’ve searched for previously, then press OK to view the photos associated with the tag. 3.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Flickr Photostream The Flickr photostream layout is the same as that of a Photos directory in thumbnail mode. You can use the navigation buttons to select content. To view content in fullscreen mode, select the file and press OK. To view a slideshow using all the current photostream’s content, press or OK. Contents display in the Flickr Player screen. Go to next section for information.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Player Options As with a regular photo slideshow, you can customize the way content is displayed in the Flickr Player. To do this, press Options. Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Setup menu and follow the instructions under “Photo Scaling” on page 193. To rotate the image display, press / and select Rotate left or Rotate right, then press OK repeatedly until the preferred display angle is achieved.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player 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. For more information go to www.flingo.tv. To access Flingo: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Flixster Watch the latest theatrical movie trailers and get critic reviews from Rotten Tomatoes. Preview movies that are opening this week and see what’s hot at the box office. See what’s new on DVD and Blu-ray and the top rentals. Search a catalog of over 40,000 films. Watch high quality trailers for over 10,000 blockbusters and indie flicks. To access Flixster: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Hulu Plus (US only) Hulu Plus offers current hit TV shows and award-winning movies anytime in HD. Watch any current season episode of top shows like Modern Family, Glee, 30 Rock and many others, enjoy classic series, or explore acclaimed movies from The Criterion Collection and Miramax. Visit www.hulu.com/plus for details.* * Hulu Plus membership required. US only. The following conditions must be satisfied before you can use the Hulu Plus service.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 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. To access Live365: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press Live365 , then press OK.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select Sign In or Don’t have an account?, then press OK. If you don’t have an account, follow the on-screen instructions to create your Live365 account online. 3. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 account password on the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 5. Press / to select a save option.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Listening to a Live365 Station New Live365 users can browse for a radio station. You can access the last station you’ve listened to if you’ve already accessed Live365 from the media player. Registered Live365 users can access My Preset List and listen to favorite stations. Live365 VIP members can listen to premium radio stations. To browse for a radio station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press 2.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 The Live365 Station screen: The Live365 station screen provides view and sorting and audio quality filtering options. 1. Press , select the view icon , and press OK to switch between Grid and List views. , and press OK. 2. Press / to select the sorting and filter icon 3. Press , then / to select Filter by audio quality.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 To listen to a favorite station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select My Presets, then press OK. Press / to select a station from your preset list. 2. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a VIP station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Stations, then press OK. 2. Press / to select VIP Stations, then press OK. 3. Press / to select a music genre, then press OK. 4. Press 5. Press 6.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 2. Press / to select Search, then press OK. 3. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons to key in a search keyword, then press OK. 4. Press / to select a station from the search result. 5. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. Displaying the Currently Playing Station 1. On the Live365 home screen, select My Presets, Stations, or Last Played, then press Options. 2. Press / to select Now Playing, then press OK.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 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” or “thumbs down” vote. To provide song feedback: 1. While the song is playing, press / to select a feedback icon: for positive feedback, for negative feedback. Press OK. 2. A feedback confirmation screen appears. Press OK to go back the the Now Playing screen.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 MLB.TV Watch every out-of-market game LIVE or on demand in HD quality. Almost 100 games are streamed LIVE each week. Choose home or away feeds, and use quick navigation to run scoring plays or at bats. PLUS, watch over 150 Spring Training Games with no blackout restrictions. Note: MLB.TV Premium subscription required. See MLBTV.COM for details. See http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/help/faq_subscriptions.jsp for further details and subscription access FAQs.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 3. Select a playback option (Watch From Beginning, Resume Watching, Watch Live), then press OK. Game Playback Press OK while watching a game to bring up the MLB.TV playback screen. Use the navigation buttons to Jump to Inning, Jump 10 Secs, play Slow, Jump to Live, or Select Feed. Select Close then press OK to close the playback screen. Playback Options Press Options during game playback to bring up the playback options screen.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Calendar In the MLB.TV main screen, navigate to Calendar then press OK. Your team’s calendar displays. Select the current date or navigate to an earlier date and press OK to view current or archived games. Standings In the MLB.TV main screen, navigate to Standings then press OK to view AL and NL standings. Game Recaps In the MLB.TV main screen, navigate to Game Recaps then press OK. Use the navigation buttons to view recaps of recent games.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Settings In the MLB.TV main screen, navigate to Standings then press OK. In this screen, you can perform such functions as setting your favorite team or teams, setting the default team for the calendar, unlink your account, or hide or reveal scores in the main screen.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Netflix Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly on your WD TV Hub 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.* *Netflix is available in certain countries. Unlimited membership required. More information at www.netflix.com.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Pandora (US only) 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.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Signing in to Pandora for the First Time 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select Pandora , then press OK. 3. Press OK to bring up the Add Account screen. 4. If you already have a Pandora account, choose I have a Pandora account, then press OK to create your new Pandora account. Proceed to step 6. 5.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play 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. For more information on the features, options, and limitations of using Pandora, go to http://www.pandora.com.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 To create a Pandora station: 1. Navigate to Create Station or press Options to select Create station. Press OK. 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 3. Press / to select a listing from the search results, then press OK. The listing you selected will serve as the station ‘seed’ for Pandora to compile and stream music similar to your station.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 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. 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.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Bookmarking a Song or Artist You have the option to bookmark a song or an artist for later reference. You can later refer to this bookmark if you want buy the track when you’ve sign in to Pandora from your computer or mobile computing device, or if you want to share your musical preferences with other Pandora users. To bookmark a song or artist: 1. While a song is playing, press / to select , then press OK. 2.
WD TV Play Media Player User Manual PRELIMINARY-P3 Picasa View, share and enjoy your photographs right from your television. To learn more about Picasa services, and the options and limitations related to them, go to http://www.picasa.google.com. To access Picasa: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press , then press OK to display the Picasa home screen.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 2. Select Add Account, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa account password in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 5. Press / to select a save option. Press OK when finished. Options include: No – Your account details are not saved.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual You can sort and filter content on this page by showing all content (All) or your Unlisted Gallery or Public Gallery. Press or navigate to , and press OK, then press / and OK twice to switch that selection. Searching for Content You can search Picasa for photos and videos of particular interest to you. The search results are based on the following: Filenames Captions Tags Folder or album names Camera maker Date (i.e.
PRELIMINARY-P3 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual The content search begins (this may take a few seconds). Content matching your search word appears in a Search result screen. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select a photo or video from the display. 4. Press or OK to view the selected photo or start watching the selected video. To use search history: 1. Press the SEARCH Search History list. button on the remote control. This toggles you to the 2. Press / to select a search from the display. 3.
