WD TV ™ 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 UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 8 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Updating Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 9 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Flixster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 18 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Multiformat Content Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WD TV Media Player User Manual 1 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. Follow all instructions.
WD TV Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wd.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 Media Player 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing a WD TV media player. This user manual provides step-bystep instructions for installing and using your new media player. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.wd.com. All your media, on your big screen – You’ve spent time building your media collection. Now, WD TV is the best way to play it on your big screen TV. Enjoy your videos photos and favorite songs in virtually any file format.
WD TV Media Player User Manual High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi ® – Includes the latest wireless technology -- extended-range Wireless-N -- giving you the speed you need to stream HD. Automatic play – Select your favorite Internet service, song, movie or photo slideshow to automatically play when the device is turned on. Perfect for quick access to your favorite entertainment.
WD TV Media Player User Manual File Management Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected to the media player and your computer. HDMI and composite video output – The HDMI port lets you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA) outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets. S/PDIF digital output – The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV receiver for the best surround sound experience.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 3 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 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 Media Player User Manual Audio/Video Interface HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video. Composite interface (mini-jack) for analog AV connection. S/PDIF (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio. Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Component Description 1 USB port 1 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 206). Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL. Use a fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip to press the reset switch.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 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 Media Player User Manual Remote Control CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. Infrared transmitter 2. POWER 3. Subtitle 4. PREV (track), STOP, NEXT (track) 5. Back (last screen) 6. Navigation buttons, OK 7. Previous Page 8. MUTE 9. Alpha-numeric keys 10. SEARCH HOME 11. 12. Audio 13. REV, PAUSE/PLAY, FF 14. Options 15. Next Page 16. Setup 17. Shortcut/function keys 18.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Screen The WD TV Remote app UI home screen includes many of the same functions as the physical remote control unit (see “Using the Remote Control” on page 45 for details about these functions). You can use finger gestures to mimic the functions of the arrow and OK keys on the physical remote control. Touch the keyboard icon to use the on-screen keyboard for convenient alphanumeric input.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Services Tab Touch the services icon on the left side of the UI screen to display all services in alphabetical order. You can scroll through the list of services and launch them from within this tab (see “Internet Services” on page 99 for details about services). Touch the info icon at the bottom of the tab to display the name of each service.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV media player Remote control and Two AAA batteries Composite AV cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V) or HDMI input 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 Compatibility The media player i
WD TV 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 15. 2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 2 Connecting the Media Player” on page 16. You can use HDMI (page 17), or composite (page 18) connections. 3. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 4.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player. The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables. Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately. Important: Configure the media player’s Audio/Video settings depending on the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video Output” on page 177 for more information on these settings.
WD TV 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).
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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. My Book® external drive (sold separately) To connect a home theater system using S/PDIF: 1.
WD TV 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.wd.com. To connect the USB device: 1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports. My Book® external hard drive (sold separately) 2. Wait for a few moments while the media player scans the USB device for media files.
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 5 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. Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup Follow these steps to automatically set up a wired network connection: 1. Press / to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the media player. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 5. Select or to accept or decline usage statistics sharing. If you accept, select Yes, then press OK. Press OK to accept the Consent to Use of Data. 6. When finished, the following screen displays. Press OK. To change or manually configure your wired network setup (recommended for advanced users only), see “Network Setup” on page 192.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name 1. Press / to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Auto Search: Press / to select your wireless network from the list, and press OK. Proceed to step 5. Manual: Depending on your wireless network setup, you may want to manually type in the name of your network. In this case, navigate to the keyboard icon on the right side of the screen, press OK, and proceed to the next step. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 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. 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual PIN Code 1. Enter the WPS PIN code shown on-screen in your wireless router’s web configuration page. 2. Press OK on the remote. After performing one of the wireless setup functions above, press OK. The wizard begins automatic network connection. Select your time zone and press OK. Select or to accept or decline usage statistics sharing. If you accept, select Yes, then press OK. Press OK to accept the Consent to Use of Data. The Setup Complete screen displays.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Checking the Network Connection If you experience network problems, check the network connection to determine the cause of the problem. To check the network connection: 1. Press Setup on the remote. 2. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK. 3. Press / to select Check Connection, then press OK. The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is completed, the results display.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 6 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 29. Access your online media – view and play back your digital media content stored in your Facebook or Picasa online accounts.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 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. Media Server Network-attached media server devices for ease of use (optimal for DLNA certified server devices such as WD’s My Book® Live™ ).
WD TV 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 34.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Network Share The media player supports Windows (SMB/CIFS), Mac (AFP), and Linux (NFS) network shares (to turn on Linux share support, see “Linux Share (NFS) Support” on page 199). 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 Media Player User Manual Accessing a Shared Folder To create a shared folder, follow the instructions under “Share a Folder on Your Computer” on page 39. To access a shared folder under Network Share: 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.
WD TV 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. This allows you to transfer files between your media player and your computer.
WD TV 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 Discovery™ tool from http://products.wd.com/updates. 4.
WD TV Media Player User Manual (b) To map the drive manually, click No. Click on the name of the attached storage device in the Map Network Share list, then select an available drive letter. Click Yes to complete drive letter assignment. Note: Once the device is mapped to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive letter. 9. Close the WD Discovery Tool. 10. Click or Start and then (My) Computer. The connected storage root displays.
WD TV 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. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. Your media player is listed on the network resources list. 4.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and perform a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/Drop operation.
WD TV 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. Refer to Apple Help for instructions on how to enable file sharing on your computer. 3. Open a Finder window. 4. On the Finder side bar, click Shared. Your media player is listed on the shared resources list. 5.
WD TV 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 23 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.
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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. Downloads Click Downloads to download files using the following methods: HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) P2P (Peer-to-Peer) NZB (NZBget) To select a download method, click the method in the top of the pane, then click OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 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 Media Player User Manual 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 Media Player User Manual Button Function EJECT Safely removes a USB device Next Page Displays the next page in the UI. Allows viewing of continued next, more service icons, etc. Prev Page Displays the previous page in the UI. MUTE Turns off the volume output Subtitle Switches a video’s subtitles (if applicable) Audio Switches a video’s audio stream (if applicable) Setup Brings up the Setup menu Alpha-numeric keys • Pressing any of these keys once inputs the corresponding number.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into either of the two USB ports on the media player. Key or key 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 Media Player User Manual Key or key sequence Function Z (Zoom) Zooms in on the currently playing video file or photo. SHIFT + R (Shuffle) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files (key sequence toggles between shuffle and repeat). SHIFT + R (Repeat) Repeats the current video or music file (key sequence toggles between shuffle and repeat). BACKSPACE CTRL + S (Setup) Alpha-numeric keys Deletes the currently selected file.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Using the Media Player UI The Home screen displays when turn on your media player or press HOME on the remote control. The menu options in this screen let you access services, browse your media library and configure the media player’s settings. There are two different UIs available for the media player—the Grid UI (default) and the Mochi UI. To select either of the two UIs, see “User Interface Backgrounds” on page 184).
WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Page Service Options Select a service in the home page and press Options to view service options. See “Services Page Options (Grid UI)” on page 101 for Services page options. Parental Control Setup This function sets parental control and keeps others from using certain services. To block a service: 1. Select Parental Control Setup and press OK. 2. With Block Service selected, press OK. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual To unblock a service: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the blocked service, then press Options. Select Parental Control Setup and press OK. With Unblock Service selected, press OK. Enter the password you set to block the service using the on-screen keyboard. Auto Play at Startup Select Auto Play at Startup then press OK to have the media player run the service every time at startup. Only one service can auto play at startup.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Mochi UI Home Screen Options The home screen options in the Mochi UI are: Videos Music Photos Files Setup Services Live TV Games News Feed New Firmware (automatically detects new firmware and only appears when new firmware is available) Now Playing (displays the name of the media file currently playing) The Music, Videos, and Photos options represent folders for the different media types.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Media Player Dashboard Press at the home screen or navigate to then press OK in the in the Videos, Music, or Photos menus to launch the dashboard. Press or Back to exit the dashboard. Your Favorites are shown by default. Navigate to to filter the media files and internet service links shown on the main dashboard page by category and media type. For example, to find photos you have added recently, select New Items and press OK, Photos and press OK, then press OK again.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Dashboard Options With a file selected in any of the dashboard categories, press Options. Dashboard Options - Favorites Dashboard Options - New Items or Recently Viewed Dashboard Options - Queue Use the 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 68). Rate (see “Rate” on page 68).
WD TV Media Player User Manual Media Library Compilation Media Library Compilation refers to the process of scanning and consolidating the media contents of the media player, network attached storage, or an attached USB device into one comprehensive database so that you can easily browse and locate media files based on certain metadata information (e.g., video files are categorized based on title or release date).
WD TV Media Player User Manual Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation Once the media library compilation process is completed, all available media files are organized under their respective media type directory. By default, media contents are displayed as thumbnails (music album/movie poster art, image thumbnail). The content categories are listed in the following table. Media Type Category Description Music All Tracks Displays a list of all audio files arranged in alphabetical order.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Locating Your Contents on the Drive There are two ways of locating a particular media file depending on whether or not the media library compilation function is enabled. Manual Search You can manually search for a media file by navigating to the specific media section and browsing through the available file folders. This method is recommended if there are only a limited number of files to search through.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Photo: Display thumbnail Video: Display embedded cover art If no embedded cover art is available, display image file associated with the video file to be played (for example video.mkv will be associated with video.JPG) File Thumbnail View Functions (Defaults) Music: Display album art (.MP3 file with embedded .JPG) If no album art is available, display the image file with the same name as the audio file to be played. (for example, song.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. Go to “Media Library Compilation” on page 55 for instructions. To perform a media search: 1. Go to the main browser screen of the type of media you want to search for (Videos, Music, or Photos). 2. Press on the remote control. 3. Select Title, Director, or Actor (Videos); Title, File Name, Album or Artist (Music); or Title (Photos). Press OK, then to select the .
WD TV Media Player User Manual 4. Select Contains or Starts with, then press OK twice. 5. Using the on-screen keyboard: Use the navigation buttons to select a character, then press OK to input it in the search bar. Alternatives to this method are as follows: - Use the alpha-numeric keys on the remote control to enter search terms. 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Navigate to and press OK to move the cursor backward and to move the cursor forward in the Search field (you can also press to move the cursor backward and Next Page to move the cursor forward in the Search field). To use search history: Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. This toggles you to the Search History list. Press / to select a search from the display. Press OK to perform the saved search. 6.
WD TV Media Player User Manual If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be listed as shown below (the result of entering ‘bea’ in Photos). Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then press OK or to initiate playback.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 8 Alerts Alerts provides important messages including available firmware updates and WD product info. From the home screen, navigate all the way to the top to select the Alerts icon . The Alerts icon displays in amber when alerts are available. Press OK to display the Alerts screen. All applicable alerts display. Select an alert to view more information. Select Delete in an alert info screen and press OK to delete the alert.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Updating Firmware If a firmware update is available, select it from the Alerts menu and press OK. The New Firmware Found screen displays. Select Update, then press OK to begin downloading the firmware update. Do not disconnect power or your internet connection during this process. Select Do Not Update to update firmware at a later time, or select What’s in This Update? for a list of changes to the previous firmware version.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 9 Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. For a detailed list of supported video formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 219. Video Playback To play back video: 1. Navigate to Home | Videos, then press OK. 2. The Select Storage screen displays. Press / to select a storage source, then press OK (see “Accessing Media Content” on page 29 for details). 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual If you try to open a video file that has been partially played before, you are prompted to choose whether to play the file from the beginning or resume playback from the last playback position. Select Resume to resume playback or Restart to start playback from the beginning. Sort & Filter Videos You can sort and filter the videos shown in the video menu based on your preferences using the sorting & filter option. Filter 1.
WD TV 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 With a file selected in the main Videos screen, press Options. The Videos menu options display.
WD TV 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 1. Press / and select Add Shortcut to Home Page (Grid UI) or Favorite (Mochi UI) from the list of options. 2. Press OK. Edit Move & Copy 1. Press / and select Edit, select Move or Copy from the list of options, then press OK. 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 2. The select multiple screen displays. Use the navigation buttons to Select All, Select Page, or Clear All files shown, or Continue to the next group of files, then press OK. 3. With multiple files selected, press Options to apply changes to more than one file. Share Upload to Facebook You can upload a video to Facebook by selecting this option. 1. Press / and select Share, then select Upload to Facebook from the list of options. 2.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 3. The screen below displays. Press OK to agree to the terms, then press select the green check mark . Press OK. to Share to Twitter You can share a video to Twitter by selecting this option. 1. Press / and select Share, then select Share to Twitter from the list of options. 2. Sign into your Twitter account (see “Tweet by WD TV” on page 160 for details). 3. The screen below displays.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Videos Folder Options With a folder selected in the main Videos screen, press Options. The Videos folder options display. Press Back when finished to return to the main menu. Add Shortcut to Home Page This function creates a shortcut to a Videos folder on the home page. Select a folder in the Videos page, select Add Shortcut in Home Page and press OK to add the folder icon to the home page. Edit See “Edit” on page 69. Select Multiple See “Select Multiple” on page 69.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Button Function NEXT • Plays the next video file in the video folder/playlist • Press during Fast Forward to skip forward 10 minutes. • Press NEXT to skip to the next chapter (if the video file supports chapters). PREV • Plays the previous video file in the video folder/ playlist • Press during Fast Reverse to skip back 10 minutes. • Press PREV to skip to the previous chapter (if the video file supports chapters). Up arrow • Move subtitles up on the screen.
WD TV 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 67. Add to Queue See “Add to Queue” on page 68. Favorite & Add Shortcut See “Favorite & Add Shortcut to Home Page” on page 68. Rate See “Rate” on page 68. View Chapter If you are viewing a multichapter video file, you can select which chapter to play. To select the video chapter: 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Subtitle Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename as the video file. Note: Subtitle files (specific types that are supported) need to have the exact same file name as the media they are playing (the extensions will be different) and need to be located in the same folder as the video file. To view subtitles: 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Adjust Subtitles submenu options include: Position & Size - use navigation buttons to adjust position and speed, press OK repeatedly to adjust size). Color (of subtitle text) - select fill and border color from the Subtitle Color menu. Encoding - see “Additional Encoding Support” on page 204. Play Mode Use the play mode option to set video repeat options. Press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Delete See “Delete” on page 69. Post Comment to Facebook You can upload a video screenshot or comment to Facebook by selecting this option. 1. Press / and select Post Comment to Facebook from the list of options. 2. Select Screenshot or Comment Only and press OK. 3. If necessary, enter your Facebook user name and password (see “Facebook” on page 111 for details). 4. The Post Comment to Facebook screen displays.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Displaying the Video Playback Panel Use this option to display the Video Playback Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: 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.
WD TV 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. Important: For DVD navigation to work, the VOB files must be placed in a folder named VIDEO_TS.
WD TV 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 186. Selecting Subtitles See “Subtitle” on page 75. Audio Channel Selection See “Audio Channel Selection” on page 76.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 10 Playing Music You can listen to audio files on your TV/audio system using the media player. For a detailed list of supported audio formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 219. Music Playback 1. Navigate to the Home | My Music icon, then press OK. 2. The Select Storage screen displays. Press / to select a storage source, then press OK (see “Accessing Media Content” on page 29 for details). 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Sort & Filter Music You can sort and filter music based on your preferences using the sort & filter option. Filter 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Filter by All Albums, All Tracks, Genre, Artist, Folders, Playlist, Untagged, New Items, and Favorites. Press OK to display music by the criteria selected.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Music Menu Options In the main video screen, press Options. The Music menu options display. Press Back when complete to return to the main menu. 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 67. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See “Rescan Info” on page 68.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Preset Music The Preset Music function allows you to assign a numbered button on the remote to a song for quick playback. 1. Press / to select Preset Music. Press . 2. Press 3. / to select a numbered remote button, then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback when in the music playback screen: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. 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. Scan the audio playback forward or backward Press PREV (previous track) once.
WD TV 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 67. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See “Rescan Info” on page 68. View Info The Music view info function is the same as the Videos view info function.
WD TV 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Playing Music From Your iPod® Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the media player is unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod. The media player instead reassigns new names for the folders and files, but only while in use with the media player. The original file information is preserved in your iPod. You can view the original file information when you play a file where the screen will display the metadata.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 11 Viewing Photos You can view your digital photos both individually and in slideshow mode on your TV using the media player. For a detailed list of supported photo formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 219. Photo Display 1. Navigate to the Home | Photos icon, then press OK. 2. The Select Storage screen displays. Press / to select a storage source, then press OK (see “Accessing Media Content” on page 29 for details). 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Sort & Filter Photos You can sort and filter photos based on your preferences using the sort & filter option. Filter 1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select Filter by All, Date, Date (year), Date (month), Folders, New Items, and Favorites. Press OK to display music by the criteria selected.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Digital Camera Support You can attach your digital camera to the media player via a USB port and view the supported image files stored in the camera’s memory card. To view images from a digital camera: 1. Attach your digital camera to the media player via the USB port. 2. Press OK to close the message (the media player sees the camera’s memory card as a read-only device). 3. Navigate to the Home | Photos menu. 4. The digital camera is considered a USB device.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 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. Select one of the photo scaling options (Keep as Original, Fit to Screen, or Display in Full Screen), then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Share to Twitter The Photos share to Twitter function is the same as the Videos share to Twitter function. See “Share to Twitter” on page 71. Select Multiple The Photos edit multiple function is the same as the Videos edit multiple function. See “Select Multiple” on page 69. 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Repeat All and Shuffle – All the photo files in the current photo folder are played repeatedly in sequence and shuffled until you press STOP or Back. Rotate Left & Right 1. During photo viewing, press Options. 2. Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right, then press OK. 3. Press Options and select Rotate Left or Rotate Right again as needed until the rotation you want is set for the photo.
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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 190.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 12 Files You can view and manage all of your media files in one place using the Files menu. Files Display 1. Navigate to the Services | All Apps | Files icon, then press OK. 2. If the Select Storage screen displays, press / to select a storage source, then press OK (see “Accessing Media Content” on page 29 for details). 3. The screen displays all available media files and folders in the media player’s local drive by default. The display is in list view. 4.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Sorting Files The Files sorting function “Sorting” on page 67. 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. Favorite & Add Shortcut The Files favorite & add shortcut function is the same as the Videos favorite & add shortcut function. See “Favorite & Add Shortcut to Home Page” on page 68.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 13 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. With WD TV, you can stream the best Internet entertainment to your HDTV. Watch hit movies, catch up on TV shows, stay connected to your social network, and enjoy on-demand access to your favorite music from your TV.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Spotify – Enjoy on-demand access to over 15 million tracks and albums. Any artist, any album, any genre - available instantly on your media player. Spotify is available in: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark.* *Spotify Premium account required. TuneIn – The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 3. Press / and/or Next Page/Prev Page to make a selection. A brief description of the service and designer displays when a service is selected. When finished making your selection, press OK. Services Page Options (Grid UI) Select a service in the services page and press Options to view service options. See “Home Page Service Options” on page 50 for home page options. Add Shortcut in Home Page This function creates a shortcut to a service on the home page.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Adding a Service to Favorites (Mochi UI) 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). It will also display in the Services page under the My Favorites category. 1. In the Services screen, press / to select a service you want to favorite, then press Options. 2.
WD TV 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. Select AccuWeather.com , then press OK to display the AccuWeather.com home screen. 3. Select OK in the End User License Agreement screen, then press OK to display the AccuWeather.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 7. The AccuWeather.com home screen displays current temperature, conditions, and other weather details at your location.
WD TV 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Deezer Deezer is a personalized on-demand music service to listen to seven million tracks anytime, anywhere and one of the most popular Internet and mobile music offerings in Europe.* Note: *Deezer is available in Europe only. To access Deezer: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display. Select Deezer , then press OK. The Deezer main screen displays. 3. Press / to choose an option, then press OK.
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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. This adds the radio to Favorite Radios for quick access in the future. 6.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 3. Select Playlists, then press OK. 4. Press Options, then select Create Your Playlist. Press OK. 5. Type in the name of your playlist using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit, then press OK. 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 Media Player User Manual 3. Select OK, then press OK. Top Charts These are songs deemed most popular by Deezer users by country. 1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Top Charts, then press OK. 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. Press / to select a song from the display then press or OK to start listening to the selected song. Search 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Facebook Share your status, photos, videos, and your favorite links on Facebook. Find out the latest news from your social network or the world and so much more. Access it all on your big screen TV. 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. The list of Internet services display.
WD TV 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 96). Photos Options With an individual photo selected or a slideshow running, press Options.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Newsfeed The Facebook news feed displays all of your friends’ comments and allows you to “Like” or comment. The number of people who like or have commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the news feed entry. 1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Newsfeed, then press OK. 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Videos Player With a video playing, press OK to bring up the videos player info panel. You can choose to Like or Comment on a video in the info panel, then press OK. 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.
WD TV 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. Select Write a Comment...
WD TV 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. 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.
WD TV 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 121 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.
WD TV 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 121 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 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. to type a member’s user name, email 3. Use the navigation buttons 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.
WD TV 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. To remove a tag from the list, select the tag and press Options.
WD TV 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. To return to the photostream from fullscreen mode, press Back.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Player Options As with a regular photo slideshow, you can customize the way content is displayed in the Flickr Player. To do this, press Options. Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Setup menu and follow the instructions under “Photo Scaling” on page 191. To rotate the image display, press / and select Rotate left or Rotate right, then press OK repeatedly until the preferred display angle is achieved.
WD TV 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. The list of Internet services display.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Live365 Use Live365 to create your own online radio station or listen to other Live365 broadcasters’ online stations. Music selections are compiled based on user ratings. Some small AM and FM stations also utilize Live365 to stream audio over the Internet. To access Live365: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display. Select Live365 Options include: , then press OK.
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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. Press / / to select Stations, then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual The Live365 Station screen: The Live365 station screen provides view and sorting and audio quality filtering options. 1. Press , select the view icon , and press OK to switch between Grid and List views. 2. Press / to select the sorting and filter icon , and press OK. 3. Press , then / to select Filter by audio quality. Options include All Stations, Only high (audio quality), Medium to high (audio quality), Low to medium (audio quality), and Only low (audio quality).
WD TV Media Player User Manual To listen to a favorite station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select My Presets, then press OK. Press / to select a station from your preset list. 2. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. 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 Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select Search, then press OK. 3. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons to key in a search keyword, then press OK. 4. Press / to select a station from the search result. 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 Media Player User Manual Music selections in Live365 are compiled based on their user ratings. You can participate in the selection process by giving a song the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” vote. To provide song feedback: 1. 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 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. Conditions for Using Pandora The following conditions must be satisfied before you can use the Pandora service.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Signing in to Pandora for the First Time 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK. The list of Internet services display. Select Pandora , then press OK. Press OK to bring up the Add Account screen. 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. If you do not have a Pandora account, select I am new to Pandora, then press OK. 6.
WD TV 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 Media Player User Manual 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. To listen to a Pandora station: 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual QuickMix is a feature that allows you to listen to more than one of your stations at once. QuickMix will play only one song based on particular musical characteristics at a time (unlike regular Pandora stations, which play four related songs in a row), so the mood changes more often. 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.
WD TV 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 Media Player User Manual Picasa View, share and enjoy your photographs right from your television. To learn more about Picasa services, and the options and limitations related to them, go to http://www.picasa.google.com. To access Picasa: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display. Select , then press OK to display the Picasa home screen.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 3. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type your Picasa account password in the on-screen keyboard. 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. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you access Picasa using the media player.
WD TV 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.
WD TV 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Photo Menu Options With a photo thumbnail in a web album selected, press Options. The My Photos menu options display. Press Back when complete to return to the web album menu.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Photo Display Options To display the photo options while viewing a photo, press Options. To return to the photo you were viewing, press Back or Options again. Information See “Information” on page 141. Play Mode See “Play Mode” on page 93. Rotate Left & Right See “Rotate Left & Right” on page 94. Selecting Photo Zoom and Pan Options See “Selecting Video Zoom and Pan Options” on page 76. Upload to Facebook See “Upload to Facebook” on page 70.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Video Player The Picasa video layer layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press to pause and resume playback. People I’m Following People I’m Following contains thumbnails showing icons for the people you are following on Picasa. Select an icon to view each person’s Public Gallery Albums.
WD TV Media Player User Manual SHOUTcast Radio SHOUTcast Radio is the ultimate directory of online radio stations featuring over 45,000 music, talk, sports, and community radio stations from around the world. To access SHOUTcast: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display. Select SHOUTcast Radio press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 4. Press / to select a radio station. 5. Press Options, then press / to select Add to Favorite if you want to add the station to Favorites. Press OK. 6. Press or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. You can view information about the currently playing station and song such as title, artist, genre, number of listeners, etc. at the top of the screen. Searching for a SHOUTcast Radio Station To search for a SHOUTcast Radio station: 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 1. Go to the station list showing the station you want to add. 2. Press / to select the station you want to add or begin playing a station. 3. Press Options, then press / to select Add to Favorites if you want to add the station to Favorites, then press OK. 4. Press OK again to confirm. Listening to a Station in Your Favorites List To listen to a favorite station: 1. On the SHOUTcast Radio main screen, press / to select Favorites, then press OK. 2.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Removing a Station from Your Preset List You can remove stations you no longer want from your preset list. To remove a station from your preset list: 1. On the SHOUTcast Radio main screen, press / to select Favorites, then press OK. 2. Press / to select the station you want to remove. 3. Press Options, then press / to select Remove from Favorites, then press OK. 4. A confirmation prompt appears. Select OK, then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual SiriusXM SiriusXM Internet Radio delivers over 130 channels of the Sirius XM programming you love, including commercial-free music plus sports, talk, news and entertainment.* To use the service, create a SiriusXM account at www.siriusxm.com/wd. *SiriusXM account required. SiriusXM Internet Radio subscription sold separately and available only to those at least 18 years of age residing in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. To subscribe to SiriusXM Internet Radio in the U.S.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Adding SiriusXM Stations to Favorites To add a station to favorites, do the following: 1. Select the station you want to favorite and press Options. 2. Select Add to Favorites and press OK. 3. To access favorites, press / in the SiriusXM main screen to select the favorites icon , and press OK. To remove a station from your favorites list, select it, press Options, and select Remove from Favorites.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Spotify Enjoy on-demand access to over 15 million tracks and albums. Any artist, any album, any genre - available instantly on your media player.* Spotify is available in the USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark. To use the service, create a Spotify account at www.spotify.com. *Spotify Premium account required. To access Spotify: 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Searching for a Spotify Artist, Album, or Track To search for a Spotify artist, album, or track: 1. On the Spotify main screen, press / to select Search, then press OK. 2. Press / to select Tracks, Albums, or Artists. Press OK to make your selection. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press OK again. Use the on-screen keyboard to key in and submit search keywords. Press / to select an album or track from the search result.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 2. In the Spotify home screen, press starred tracks display. / to select Starred, then press OK. Your Adding a Track to a Playlist If you like a particular track, you can add it to a playlist for easier access in the future. To add a track to a playlist: 1. Go to the track list showing the track you want to add. 2. Press / to select the track you want to add or begin playing a track. 3. Press Options, then press / to select Add to Track to Playlist, then press OK. 4.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 7. Press OK. You can delete the playlist by pressing Options with the playlist selected, then select Delete. Collaborate on a Playlist You can set a playlist you’ve created to Collaborate so that your friends can add tracks to it. To set a playlist to Collaborate: 1. In the Spotify main screen, press / to select Playlists, then press OK. 2. With a playlist selected, press Options. 3. Select Collaborate, then press OK. 4.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select Browse Artist Album , then press OK to view/play track from the album. Press / to select Browse Artist , then press OK to view/play albums from the artist. 3. A list of the artist’s albums or the album tracks available on Spotify display. Share You can share a track or playlist with the friends you have added to your Spotify account, or to Facebook. 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select View Biography, then press OK. 3. If necessary, press Next Page to read the entire biography. People On the Spotify main screen, press / to select People, then press OK to see a list of the friends you’ve added to your Spotify account. Select a friend then press OK to view and play their published playlists. Inbox On the Spotify main screen, press / to select Inbox, then press OK to see a list of songs your friends have sent to your Spotify account.
WD TV Media Player User Manual TuneIn The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format. To access TuneIn: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display. Select TuneIn , then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 4. Select Enter RadioTime.com account, then press OK. 5. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn user name using the on-screen keyboard, then press OK. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your TuneIn account password using the on-screen keyboard, then press OK. 7. Press OK to complete the sign-in process. Listening to a TuneIn Station, Program, or Podcast New TuneIn users can browse for a radio station, program, or podcast.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Note: You can also press on the remote control to toggle to the results list after entering several characters in the search field. 3. Press 4. Press / to select a station from the search result. or OK to start listening to the selected radio station. 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 to a station, program, or podcast to your presets: 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 3. Press Options, then press / to select Remove Preset, then press OK. 4. A confirmation prompt appears. Select OK, then press OK. Getting Station Information You can view information about the currently playing station and song. 1. While the station is playing or selected, press Options, then / to select View info. Press OK. 2. The information screen appears, displaying info such as genre, language, currently playing song, next song, and time.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Tweet by WD TV Update your status and follow what's happening around the world with the people and organizations you care about. Note: You must have an existing Twitter account or create one at www.twitter.com to use the Tweet by WD TV app. To access Tweet by WD TV: 1. Find and select Tweet by WD TV , then press OK. 2. Press OK, then use the navigation buttons to type in your Twitter user name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Tweet Options Select a tweet in Timeline and press Option to access the following tweet options: Favorite – use this option to favorite or unfavorite a tweet. The star symbol appears underneath the tweet when favorited. Retweet – use this option to retweet a tweet. The retweet/quote tweet symbol appears underneath the tweet when retweeted. Quote Tweet – use this option to quote a tweet and add your own text before sending.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Using the Filter Option Use the filter option to control what displays in the Timeline and Followers screens. Timeline 1. In the Timeline screen, press repeatedly to select the filter icon , and press OK. 2. Press , then / to select All Tweets or My Tweets. Press OK. 3. Press , then OK to select the green check mark , then press OK again. Followers 1. In the Followers screen, press repeatedly to select the filter icon , and press OK. 2.
WD TV Media Player User Manual YouTube YouTube is a video hosting website where you can upload and share videos. To access YouTube: 1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. The list of Internet services display. Select YouTube , then press OK to display the YouTube home screen.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 3. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube user name in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 4. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube account password in the on-screen keyboard. 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. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you access YouTube using the media player.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Searching for Videos You can search YouTube for videos of particular interest to you. The search results are based on the tags associated with uploaded videos. The media player saves your searches so you can quickly recall them. Note: Videos that are tagged “private” by users do not appear in search results. To search for videos: 1. Press / to select Search in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 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. Press OK to perform the saved search. Top Favorites These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. Press / to select Top Favorites in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2. The list of top favorite videos display. To refine this list, press / to select , and press OK. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Most Popular These are videos deemed most popular by YouTube users. To access Most Popular: 1. Press / to select Most Popular in the YouTube home screen, then press OK. 2. The list of most popular videos display. To refine this list, press / to select , and press OK. 3. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press OK. 4. Press the navigation buttons to select a video from the display, then press or OK to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Media Player User Manual YouTube Options When you select a video in any of the YouTube submenu screens described above (i.e., User > My Favorites, Search, Top Favorites, Featured Videos, Most Popular, Most Viewed, and Top Rated), pressing Options brings up the following screen: Like or Dislike this Video - see “Like or Dislike Videos” on page 170. Add to favorites - see “Adding Videos to Favorites” on page 170. Add to playlist - see “Adding Videos to a Playlist” on page 171.
WD TV Media Player User Manual YouTube Player Options As with a regular video playback screen, you can the customize the way content displays in the YouTube Player. To do this, press Options. Like or Dislike this Video - see “Like or Dislike Videos” on page 170. Add to favorites - see “Adding Videos to Favorites” on page 170. Add to playlist - see “Adding Videos to a Playlist” on page 171. Flagging - use this option to flag a video for inappropriate content.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Press the navigation buttons to select a video from the list, then press start watching the selected video.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Adding Videos to a Playlist Use this option if you enjoyed a particular video and want to add it to one of your playlists. To add a video to My Favorites from the Related Videos screen: 1. On the Related Videos screen of the video you want to add as a favorite, press / to select Add to Favorites, then press OK. 2. Press / to select Create your playlist (to create a new playlist) or Choose your current playlist. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual To set the media player’s additional encoding setting: 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigate to Home | Setup menu bar. Press / to select System, then press OK. Press / to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK. Press / to select the encoding support you require, then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 14 News Feed (RSS) The news feed app uses RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to provide you with a list of current news items in a brief format so you can scan headlines and choose the items that interest you most without visiting websites. Reading News Feeds 1. Navigate to Services | All Apps | News Feed icon (Grid UI) or menu (Mochi UI), then press OK. 2. The screen displays all available news feeds by category. Make a selection and press OK. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual News Feed Options With a news feed selected, press Options. Use this function to add a news feed to your favorites. Adding Custom News Feeds To add a custom news feed to the media player: 1. In the News Feed main screen, navigate to the Custom RSS button then press OK. 2. In the Custom RSS screen, navigate to the Add New RSS button then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 15 Apps on USB & Downloads App Apps on USB Run all of your custom apps stored on a USB device and get more out of your media player. To learn how to create your own app, go to http://wd.com/wdtv. To access Apps on USB, navigate to Services | All Apps | Apps on USB icon, then press OK. Downloads App Use this app to enable or disable download methods in the WebUI (see “Downloads” on page 43) and view download status.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 16 Setup and Advanced Features The Setup menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Setup category: 1. Press Setup, or navigate to the Home | Setup menu and press OK (Tabs UI); or navigate to the top of the home screen, select the Setup icon , and press OK (Grid UI). 2. Use the Up/Down arrows to select a Setup category, then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Setup Navigation Buttons Use these buttons on the remote control to navigate within and between the Settings screens. Button Up/Down arrows Function • Select a menu • Select a menu setting in an option screen OK Displays the option screen for the selected menu 1. Press OK. A confirmation prompt appears. 2. Select OK, then press OK. If you fail to select OK within 15 seconds, the new setting will not be applied.
WD TV Media Player User Manual You will be prompted to select the TV standard applicable to your device. This setting depends on your regional location. Options include: NTSC – United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. PAL – Europe, Greenland, parts of Africa and South America, the Mideast, China, India, Australia, and Indonesia Select a regional TV standard then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Options include: Stereo (Analog, S/PDIF, HDMI) This is the default setting that decodes all audio streams into 2-channel output via analog (RCA connectors), S/PDIF (optical connector), or HDMI. Recommended if you are using a 2- or 4-speaker entertainment unit.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Auto Detect If you select Auto Detect a summary of your auto detect settings display. Press then, with the selected, press OK again. Manual Setup If you select Manual Setup, select one or more of the following options that describe your receiver, then press OK after each selection. Press then, with the selected, press OK again.
WD TV Media Player User Manual HDMI CEC Use this menu to set HDMI CEC to ON (OFF is set by default). The CEC function allows HDMI devices to control each other when necessary, allowing you to operate multiple devices with a single remote control for one of the devices. By turning HDMI CEC ON, you can: Press the power button on the WD TV or other HDMI CEC device remote controller to power on or off both the media player and your HDTV or other devices.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Appearance Use the menus in the Appearance screen to set user interface display options for the media player. Language Press / to select the display language, then press OK. Screen Size Calibration Use this menu to correct any issues with overscan (the display is cropped in the TV screen). To correct any overscan problems, calibrate the display by reducing the display size by up to 30%. The calibration settings are in 5% increments.
WD TV Media Player User Manual User Interface Themes The media player supports interchangeable user interfaces called themes. Themes alter the player's visual appearance, but not its functionality. Default UI Themes The UI themes page displays the default UIs stored locally in the device. To switch between default UI themes: 1. Select either the Grid or Mochi icon and press OK. 2. The theme preview screen appears.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Online UI Themes Database To access UI themes from the online database: 1. Select in the user interface themes page, then press OK to access the online database for themes. 2. Select the icon corresponding to a theme and press OK. 3. The theme preview screen appears. Use the navigation buttons to View Theme or View Description, or select Apply Theme and press OK. The new theme is applied and the appearance of the WD TV device UI changes.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Select a WD Creative Masters album, then navigate to a photo and press OK. Press OK again to preview the background. You can choose to Set as Background or View Bio of the photographer, then press OK. Your Backgounds Your Backgrounds shows the default background as well as other photos you have set as the background (see “Set as Background” on page 92). Navigate to a background photo and press OK, then press OK again to Set as Background.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Show New Items Use this menu to select a date range for the media files added to your content source(s) to be marked as “new.” The number of new items displays when you select Video, Music, Photo, or Files on the home screen, or New Items in the dashboard. Live Banner in Grid Theme Use this menu to disable the live banner display (set to Off) in the grid UI. Default setting is On.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Use this menu to disable the DVD menu display (set to Off) if your video file supports it. Default setting is On. Subtitle Font Size Use this menu to set the default font size (24 to 68 points, 40 points is default) for displaying video subtitles. Use the buttons to select a font size. “Subtitle font size” at the bottom of the screen reflects the font size option currently selected. Press OK to select a subtitle font size.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Use this menu to select the default display mode for the video browser screen. The default setting is Preview View. Examples of grid, list, and preview views are shown below. Preview View List View Small Grid View Large Grid View Gallery View Music Playback Settings Use the menus in the Music Settings screen to configure the display and sequence option for audio files.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select the audio playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go to “To set the music repeat mode:” on page 86 for a description of the audio playback modes. Audio Track Display Use this menu to select which file information to display in the audio browser screen. The default setting is File name. Background Music Info Panel When turned On, a music info menu bar appears at the top of the screen when music is playing in the background.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Grid View. Examples of both grid and list views are shown below. Grid View List View Photo Playback Settings Use the menus on this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings when viewing your image files. Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Slideshow Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. You can select from 3 seconds (default) to 5 minutes. Photo Scaling Use this menu to define how pictures are scaled when you view them. This also applies when pictures are viewed in a slideshow. Options include: Keep as original – Maintains the original resolution of the image (default).
WD TV Media Player User Manual Network Settings Use the menus in this category to configure and view the media player’s network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. See “Network Setup” on page 23 for information and instructions regarding the initial setup wizard. Press / to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Network Setup Wired 1. Navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK. 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 6. Manual: Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press to select IP address, then press OK. / 7. Manual: Use the navigation buttons to key in your IP address using the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 8. Manual: Repeat the step above to key in values for the subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings. 9. Manual: After entering all the configuration settings, select Finish, then press OK. 10.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 4. Select Wireless, then press OK. 5. Select a wireless connection method, then press OK. Auto search, Manually enter the wireless network name, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - see “Wireless Network Setup” on page 24 for further instructions. Get Windows Pairing Code You can use Windows 8 or Windows 7 to “pair” the media player to your network as a wireless network setup option. 1. Under Wireless Network Setup, select Get Window pairing code, then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 2. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. 3. Click Add a wireless device. 4. Click on the media player device icon, then click Next. 5. Enter the pairing code (see step 1), then click Next.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 6. Select the network you want to add the media player to from the list, then click Next. 7. Press OK on the remote to connect the media player to your network (see step 1). 8. Once the media player connects to the network, the following screen displays. Click Close. Previously Connected Wireless Network This menu displays a record of your wireless network settings. After performing a wireless network setup, the media player keeps a record of the LAN access point.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Wireless Display (Miracast) Miracast is a video streaming specification created by the Wi-Fi Alliance that allows sharing of whatever is displayed on a compatible device's screen with another compatible product such as an HDTV. Combine WD TV with a Miracast enabled device and you can fling exactly what's on your small screen onto your big screen TV. Browse the web, watch movies in 1080p, show off vacation photos, play games and more, all on your TV.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 5. A confirmation screen appears on the TV. Press OK. PIN Code Mode: If the source device uses the pin code mode for pairing, a pin code will appear on the TV screen. Enter the pin code on the source device you are trying to pair with, then press OK. Previously Connected Devices Use the Previously Connected Devices menu option to view successful connections via Miracast and to delete previously connected profiles for security purposes.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Network Share Server Settings Must be set to On for each operating system to enable access to an attached USB drive via the local network. See “Transferring Files” on page 34 for information and instructions. Workgroup Allows the media player to join an existing Samba (CIFS/SMB) workgroup on your network. Computers and devices in the same workgroup may allow each other access to their files. To join a workgroup, enter the Workgroup Name then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Operation Use the menus in the Operation screen to set preferences for the media player. Remote Settings Select a function for the A, B, C, and D function buttons on the remote controller. The remote settings menu displays the functions currently assigned to each button. To change functions, press / to select a function button, then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Delete Music Preset (Buttons 0-9) To clear a music file or playlist preset from one of the 0-9 buttons, press select a numbered button. Press to select the , then press OK. / to Auto Play Select the type of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB device is connected to USB port 1 on the front of the media player. The media files must be located in the USB device’s root directory for Auto Play to function.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Set Time & Country Use this menu to select your local time zone (change the location you selected during initial setup) and turn Daylight Savings Time or 24-Hour Time Off or On so that the media player displays the current time according to your preference.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Get Content Info Use this menu to set options for how you want to attach metadata (such as artwork and additional information) to your music and video files. Manual Only is the default setting, and you can also set this menu to Auto. Meta-Source Manager Use this menu to select a meta-source that provides metadata information and artwork for your media files. Select Movie, Music, or TV Show to display and select available meta-sources for the media type.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Parental Control Parental control allows you to password protect an Internet service so the user can access it only if the correct password is entered. There are two options: 1. Show – default option. The service is not password protected. 2. Ask – the password must be entered to access the service. 3. Hide – the service is hidden in Favorites or the Services menu and is inaccessibe until reset to Show or Ask.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Disk Manager This option displays information about the attached drives when you select the drive then press OK, including: Storage type Free space Total size File system Total size of media files by type Device Registration To register your WD product using the Setup menu: 1. Make sure your media player has an active network connection. See “Finding Your Content” on page 29 for instructions on how to set up a network connection. 2.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 8. Use the navigation buttons to type in your last name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 9. Press / to select Email, then press OK. 10. Use the navigation buttons to type in your email address using the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK. 11. On the Register Product screen, press to select OK, and then press OK. LED Light Control Use this menu to turn off the WD LED light (Always Off).
WD TV Media Player User Manual To perform a device reset: 1. Press / to select Device Reset, then press OK. 2. Press / to select a device reset option, then press OK. 3. Select OK in the confirmation screen, then press OK. Device Restart Press OK to restart the media player. Check Latest Firmware This menu displays the current firmware version. Press OK to check for new firmware. Auto Detect New Firmware Use this menu to turn the automatic detection of new firmware On or Off.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Media Library Media Library scans and consolidates the media contents of the internal hard drive, USB drive, and network drives into a database through which you can easily locate media files. This feature is set to on by default. The following conditions will prevent the Media Library from processing your media. The USB device has read-only protection. There is not enough hard drive space on the USB device.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Converting The Content Into A Usable Format There are several fast, easy-to-use applications available online that can convert photos, videos, and music files into formats optimized for use on your media player. The software also allows simultaneous conversion of multiple files in batches regardless of their original formats. Examining Your Files MediaInfo (free software) can provide technical and tag information about your video or audio files.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 17 System Maintenance The system software of your media player can be upgraded to the latest release, which can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. To ensure that you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at http://register.wd.com. This chapter describes how to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Mochi UI The New Firmware menu appears in the media player’s Home screen when updated firmware becomes available, providing the option to automatically upgrade the firmware. Note: You must have Auto Detect New Firmware set to On to automatically upgrade firmware. See “Auto Detect New Firmware” on page 207. To update the firmware automatically: 1. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Press OK. 2. Select Update device on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Go to http://support.wd.com and download the latest firmware update file for the media player. 2. Click “Downloads,” then the product name (or photo). Download the WD TV media player firmware zip file to your computer. 3. Using an unzip utility, extract the zip file contents to the root directory of a USB device connected to your computer. 4. Safely remove the USB device from the computer and attach it to the media player. 5.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the media player power LED remains off. • Make sure the TV is turned on. • Make sure that the power adapter and power outlet are okay. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly attached to the correct terminals on both the TV and the media player. The TV screen is blank and the media player power LED is blinking. • Check your TV input source selection. • Power cycle (turn off/on) your TV.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Problem The slideshow pictures are distorted. Solution Navigate to the Home | Settings | Photo screen and select Keep as original or Fit to screen in the Photo Scaling field. FILES File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 219. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to a usable format. AUDIO There is no sound. • Make sure the volume on the entertainment unit is not muted.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Problem Solution REMOTE CONTROL The media player remote control does not work. • Press only one button at a time. • Make sure the batteries are properly inserted. • The batteries may already be drained out. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that the path between the remote control and the media player is not blocked.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Common Error Messages If this message appears Perform this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are different conditions under which this error message may appear. The message will specify the issue. For example, not enough space is used on the storage or a journaled file system. No storage present. Attach the USB device that contains your media files. Media Library requires more storage space: [XXXMB] 1.
WD TV Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this action Unable to play the selected file. Please see the User Manual for a list of supported file formats. 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media player or map a drive to the media player while the file is located. 2. Connect the USB device to your computer or check the file on the media player’s internal drive and make sure the file format is correct/supported (see “Supported Formats” on page 219). 3.
WD TV Media Player User Manual 18 Appendix Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of the same digital content but may be encoded in different digital formats. For example, a single video file may actually include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together. The media player is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 219.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .3g2/.3gp/.mov/.mp4 Video: AVC MPEG/4 Audio: AAC AC3 MPEG Audio QuickTime .asf/.wmv Video: DivX3 WMV3 Audio: WMA2 WMA3 ASF .avi/.divx Video: AVC DivX (3/4/5/6) MPEG4 M-JPEG (422) WMV3 WVC1 (VC1) Xvid Audio: AAC AC3 ADPCM DTS PCM MPEG Audio AVI .dat Video: MPEG1 Audio: MPEG Audio CDXA .dvr-ms Video: MPEG2 Audio: AC3 MPEG Audio ASF .
WD TV Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .iso (BD)/.mts/.m2t/.m2ts/ .m4t/.tp/.trp/.ts/.tts Video: AVC MPEG1/2/4 Audio: AC3 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTSHD MPEG Audio PCM MPEG TS .iso (DVD)/.m1s/.m2p/ .mpg/.mpeg/.mpeg2/ .mod/.vbs/.vob Video: MPEG1/2 Audio: AC3 MPEG Audio PCM DTS MPEG PS/MPEG TS .
WD TV Media Player User Manual File Codec Format/container AUDIO MP1/2/3/a MPEG audio None AAC MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 1. ADTS 2. ADIF M4A/MP4A MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE Quicktime FLAC FLAC FLAC WAV PCM WAVE OGG OGG VORBIS OGG WMA WMA2 (WMA)/WMA3 (WMA Pro) ASF AIF/AIFF PCM AIFF MKA 1. AC3 2. DTS 3. FLAC 4. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 5. MPEG Audio 6. OGG Vorbis 7.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Type File name Codec Resolution Other limitation PHOTOS JPEG jpeg/jpg JPEG (lossy) (most common) 4096x4096 CMYK not supported Progressive 1280x720 Not available Compressed RGB JPEG formats only and progressive JPEG up to 2048. Single layer TIFF files only. Uncompressed BMP only. Not available indicates that no other limitations are known at this time.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Information Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Cet appareil n'est destiné qu'a` des adaptateur compatibles marqués "UL Listed.” CE Compliance for Europe Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied.
WD TV Media Player User Manual Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased.
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WD TV Media Player User Manual Index A Accessories 3 AccuWeather.
WD TV Media Player User Manual supported file systems 8 USB support 8 file formats playlist 218 subtitle 218 troubleshooting 217 file system supported 8 troubleshooting 216 Files options 98 sorting 98 view 97 firmware auto detect new 207 check latest 207 firmware update 64 firmware upgrade procedure 210 troubleshooting 215 Flickr 116 exit 122 exploring for contents 116 my contacts 119 my tags 120 photostream 121 player 121 searching for a member 119 searching for contents 117 Flixster 123 folder sharing 39
WD TV Media Player User Manual locating media content manual search 57 Search function 59 M Mac shares 32 maintenance system 210 media library clear 55 exemptions 208 media library compilation categories 56 enable 55 error messages 216 exemptions 55 overview 55, 208 media server 31, 33 menus overview 7 metadata 203 meta-source manager 203 Miracast 197 mochi UI 52 dashboard 53 home screen navigation 52 home screen options 52 Music audio track display 189 auto play 201 background music info panel 189 browse
WD TV Media Player User Manual Photo settings photo scaling 191 slideshow interval time 191 slideshow sequence 190 slideshow transition 190 Photos browser display 191 large grid view 191 list mode 190 list view 191 small grid view 191 thumbnail mode 190 digital camera support 91 display options 93 folder view 90 information panel 95 media library compilation categories 56 menu options 91 pan options 94 rotate 94 set as background 92 sort & filter 90 supported formats 218 view 89 zoom options 94 Picasa 137
WD TV Media Player User Manual move 51 parental controls 50 remove shortcut 51 service page options 101 unblocking 51 settings apply new values 177 Audio/Video menu 177 network 192 System menu 192 Setup 176 About 207 additional encoding support 204 appearance 182 audio/video output 177 auto detect new firmware 207 background 184 check latest firmware 207 device registration 205 device restart 207 device security 203 disk manager 205 DVD menu 186 get content info 203 language 182 LED light control 206 live
WD TV Media Player User Manual T temperature display 104 theme 183 WebUI 42 thumbnail support for media files 57 time setting 54, 202 Toslink connectors 9 Transferring files 34 between the media player and a Mac computer 39 between the media player and a Windows Vista/Windows 7 computer 37 between the media player and a Windows XP computer 35 troubleshooting 213 audio 214 content playback 216 display 213 error messages 216 firmware upgrade 215 media library compilation 216 remote control 215 USB device 214
WD TV Media Player User Manual W Z wall mount 10 warranty information 225 Australia/New Zealand 226 weather 103 change temperature display 104 setting 54 Web UI 40 appearance 42 downloads 43 launching 40 logout 44 RSS 43 support 44 system 41 WebUI theme 42 widescreen setup 178 Wi-Fi Direct 196 Windows shares 32 Windows 7 Play To 7 Windows pairing code 194 wireless display 197 wireless network profiles 196 wireless network setup 24 get Windows pairing code 194 zoom options photos 94 videos 76 Y YouTube
