® WD TV Live HD 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 9 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WD TV Live HD 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 Live HD 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 support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.
WD TV Live HD 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press / to select System registration, then press ENTER. 5. On the Register Product screen, press ENTER. / to select First Name, then press 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 7. Press / to select Last Name, then press ENTER. to type in your last name using the on-screen 8. Use the navigation buttons keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 9. Press / to select Email, then press ENTER. 10. Use the navigation buttons to type in your email address using the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 11. On the Register Product screen, press to select OK, and then press ENTER. Accessories For information on optional accessories for this product, visit: US www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com Canada www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca Europe www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the WD TV Live HD Media Player. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new media player. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. The WD TV Live HD Media Player from Western Digital has everything you need to play your HD media collection and the fun stuff you find on the web in brilliant HD 1080p on your big screen TV.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or video camera – Works with digital cameras, digital video cameras, in fact, any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. Advanced navigation options Thumbnail, list, and preview modes – Browse your content by file name or by thumbnails of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video Component video interface (YPbPr, green/blue/red) for analog video connection Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new interface connection.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual **2-channel only. 2+channel signal is sent via digital pass through to a receiver. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ***Single layer only. ****Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual LED Indicators 1 Item Component 1 Power LED 2 3 Description • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. • Blinking—A system diagnostic failure has occurred. See “Troubleshooting” on page 162. 2 Infrared receiver • Receives signals from the remote control.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Remote Control 1. Infrared transmitter 2. HOME 3. POWER 4. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. STOP 7. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. SEARCH 11. OPTION 12. PAUSE/PLAY 13. FF (fast forward) 14. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 25.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live HD Media Player Composite AV cables Component (YPbPr) cables Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Remote control and Two AAA batteries Documentation and software CD Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), HDMI, or S/PDIF input USB storage device with a USB 2.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 - Loading Content onto your USB Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such as My Passport™ or My Book® (external USB drives and stand not included).
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable 1. Connect the power clip to the power cable plug. The AC power adapter will vary, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will have a fixed power plug. Refer to the illustration below. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual depending on your connection. Check the user documentation of your TV for more information. Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens. For more information, see “Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu” on page 26. Step 3 - Connecting the WD TV Live HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player.
WD TV Live HD 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual Component Video and Audio (High Definition) The component connection only provides video signals. You will also need to connect the composite audio cables to provide sound. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080i. To connect your media player using a component-to-mini cable: 1. Plug mini cable into the component connector on the media player. 2.
WD TV Live HD 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 Live HD 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) Note: HDMI cable sold separately.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #2581 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com. To connect the USB device: 1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports. My Passport portable drive and stand (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press ENTER. / to select OK, then press to type in the USB drive access password in 3. Use the navigation buttons the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays. Press / to select OK, press ENTER, then type in the correct password.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times, the USB drive is placed in a hold state and the following message appears. Press ENTER to close the error message. Disconnect the USB drive. Power cycle and reconnect the USB drive and type in the correct access password. 4. Once the USB drive has been unlocked, the menu bar for the selected media type will appear. Press / to choose a filter option for displaying supported media contents, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD 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 HOME button . 2. Press the EJECT button 3. Select the USB device you want to remove. 4. Select OK, then press Enter. 5. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Step 5 - Connecting to the Internet The media player can be connected to the Internet using a wired or wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online media content. Wired Network Connection To connect to a home network using an Ethernet cable: 1. Plug an Ethernet cable (sold separately) into the Ethernet connector on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or network switch.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5 Operating the WD TV Live HD Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote. Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the media player.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu The Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control. The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media player’s settings. Home Screen Options The four main Home options (icons) are: Video Music Photo Settings The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for the different media types.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Select OFF, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation Categories Once the media library compilation process is completed, all available media files are organized under their respective media type directory. By default, media contents are displayed as thumbnails (music album/movie poster art, image thumbnail). The content categories are listed in the following table.
WD TV Live HD 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual Photo: Display folder.JPG If no folder.JPG file is found, display the first photo in the folder Video: Display folder.JPG If no folder.JPG file is found, display the first cover art (.MP4 with embedded .JPG) If no cover art is available, display the first photo in the same folder as the video to be played File Thumbnail view functions (defaults) Music: Display album art (.MP3 file with embedded .
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Define the search parameters. Select the Starts with or Contains field, then press ENTER. Starts with – All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in this field will be included in the search results. For example, inputting ‘glo’ will result to a search results like this: Global party.mpeg Glow of the Field.jpg Gloss.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Once you defined the search parameters, select Search on the bottom of the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. 6. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, the following message appears. Press ENTER to display the on-screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be listed as shown below.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 6 Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) MPG/MPEG VOB/ISO MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1) MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264) M2TS WMV9 (VC-1) Video Playback To play back video: 1. Browse to the Video category. 2. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display available video files and video folders. The display will either be in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your Browser Display setting (see “Video” on page 142 for more information on Browser Display settings). 3. Locate the video file you want to play. To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to select the scan speed) 2.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Displaying the Video Information Panel Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: The icon for the current repeat mode is displayed, if Pending screenshot with new Video Information Panel Video playback progress bar Elapsed and total playback times Video filename To view the Video Information Panel: 1. During video playback, press the OPTION key.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Audio Channel Selection Use this option to select the audio language used in the video playback. This option is only available if the current video has more than one audio track. Make sure the audio tracks are located in the same folder as the current video. To select the audio channel: 1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens. 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the audio channel you want is displayed. -ORHighlight Audio Off to turn off the sound.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual DTS Audio This media player supports DTS audio. Simply select a video file with DTS audio encoding and select it for playback. Selecting Subtitles Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename as the video file.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. To change the viewing scale: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. 2. Highlight to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom options. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale. Video Pan Mode Use this option to pan the video display.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Using Video Repeat Use this option to repeat the video currently playing. To set the video repeat mode: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. 2. Highlight the repeat icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode icon you want is displayed. Options include: Normal – The video file will only be repeated once. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music You can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your entertainment unit using the media player. The following audio file and audio codec formats are supported. MP3 WAV/PCM/LPCM WMA AAC FLAC MKA AIF/AIFF OGG Dolby Digital DTS Music Playback 1. Press HOME, then highlight the Music bar. The music bar is displayed. 2. Highlight All Music , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual mode depending on your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by the media player are displayed. 3. Locate the audio file you want to play. To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY. To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that folder, and then press PAUSE/PLAY.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Normal – The audio track will only be played once. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed. Repeat One – The current audio track is played repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. Repeat All – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8 Viewing Photos With the media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your living room. It’s perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family. The following image file formats are supported: GIF (Animated GIFs are not supported) BMP (non-compressed) JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) (does not support CMYK or YCCK) TIF/TIFF (RGB) (does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, or KCMY) PNG (Non-alpha channel only) Photo Display 1.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Locate the picture file you want to view. To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER. To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (track). To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press PRE (previous). You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in a photo folder. See “Photo Slideshow” on page 50 for instructions.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the media player are displayed. Proceed to step 3 of the next section for instructions on how to view image files. Photo Display Options The Picture toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you view your pictures. 1. To display the Picture toolbar, press OPTION. 2. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Rotating the Picture Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise. These settings do not affect the original file’s orientation. To rotate the picture: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Highlight a picture rotate icon or to choose the direction of image rotation, then press ENTER repeatedly until the rotation you want is set.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to hide the Picture Information Panel. Photo Slideshow The media player allows you to create a slideshow using the contents of a photo folder. To start a slideshow: 1. Locate the photo folder containing the image files you want in the slideshow. (See “Photo Display” on page 46.) 2. Select the photo folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY to start the slideshow.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above). Displaying the Slideshow Information Panel You can display the Slideshow Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER. -OR1. Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Slideshow Information Panel.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Repeating and/or shuffling a Slideshow Use this option to set the slideshow to play in a loop sequence. To set the slideshow repeat mode: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode you want is displayed. Options include: Normal – The slideshow is played once. When the last image is displayed, the previous browser screen is displayed. Repeat Back.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 9 Network Setup The WD TV Live HD 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 1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the media player. 2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or network switch. 3. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. 4.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER. 6. Select a setup configuration option, then press ENTER. Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection automatically, then go to step 11. Select Manual to manually set your network connection, then proceed to step 7. 7. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press select IP address, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 9. Repeat the step above to key in values for the subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings. 10. After entering all the configuration settings, select Finish, then press ENTER. 11. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press ENTER to display the Home screen.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Wireless Network Setup Note: For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #3805 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. 1. Connect a USB wireless adapter (sold separately) to the USB port on your media player. 2. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. 3. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER. 4. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Wireless, then press ENTER. 6. Use the ENTER. navigation buttons to select an SSID input option, then press If you choose Auto search, the unit will search for available access points in your area. Proceed to step 7. Choose Manually input SSID to input the SSID manually, then proceed to step 8. 7. Press / to select the access point you want to connect to, then press ENTER. Proceed to step 10 to continue Auto search.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you want to connect to, select Submit, then press ENTER. 9. Press / to select a security protocol, then press , then press ENTER. 10. Use the navigation buttons to key in the passcode for the access point, select Submit, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 11. Use the navigation buttons to select Automatic (obtains IP address automatically from the router) or Manual (input static IP address manually), then press ENTER. If you selected Manual, follow steps 7-10 under “Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup” on page 54. When finished, proceed to step 12 below. 12. Once the network is successfully set up, the following screen appears. Press ENTER to display the Home screen.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press / to select Check connection, then press ENTER. The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is completed, the results display. A blue check mark on these items indicate that there is no problem with your network settings. If a problem is indicated, check your router settings and manual for a solution. A red cross mark on the result items indicate a problem with the network settings.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 10 Network Services Accessing Media Content from the Network Once the media player has an active network connection, you can access media content from a NAS device or shared computer located on the same network as your media player. To access media content from a network share: 1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for media content you wish to access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo . 2. Press / to select Network Shares , then press ENTER. 3.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device documentation. 5. Press to select OK, then press ENTER. Supported content for the selected media type displays. 6. Select the content you wish to access, then press ENTER to start media playback. To access media content from a media server: 1.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press / to select the network resource where the media content you wish to access is located, then press ENTER. 4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device documentation. 5. Press to select OK, then press ENTER. Supported content for the selected media type displays. 6. Select the content you wish to access, then press ENTER to start media playback.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Transferring Files If the media player has an active network connection, any USB drive connected to it can serve as a network drive. This allows you to transfer files between your media player and your computer. This feature is applicable to a PC running the Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating systems, as well to a Macintosh® computer running Mac® OS X® Leopard® or Snow Leopard®. Enabling File Sharing on the Network Share (Samba Server) 1.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Note the name indicated in the Device name field. This will help you identify your media player on the network. Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows XP 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.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Click Browse Network Share. The USB drive connected to your media player will be displayed. 6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer. The USB drive contents display in a Windows Explorer window. 7. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/ Drop operation. Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Vista / Windows 7 Computer 1.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. Your media player is listed on the network resources list. 4. Click the device corresponding to your media player. 5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents. 6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/ Drop operation.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Mac Computer 1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player. 2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that the file sharing option is enabled. 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual 11 Internet Services Important: A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL or cable) is required to use Internet services. After connecting to a network, you can use the media player to access media content from the following Internet services: Internet radio – Live365 and Pandora Online image and video hosting – Flickr Online video sharing – YouTube The above services are fully integrated with their web-based counterparts when accessed via the media player.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual securing track information, setting station preferences, and many others, you need to sign up for a Live365 account. To sign in to Live365: 1. Navigate to the Home | Music 2. Press / to select Live365 menu bar. , then press ENTER. 3. On the Live365 main screen, press ENTER. / to select Sign In/Sign Out, then press 4. Press ENTER to create your new Live365 account.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. to key in your Live365 account password on 6. Use the navigation buttons the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 7. Press / to select a save option. Options include: No – Your account details are not saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you use the media player to access the Live365 service.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. Once you have successfully signed in, the Live365 Home screen appears. From this screen you can browse for new stations, access previous stations you’ve listened to, and define profile preferences for your Live365 account. For more information on the features, options, and limitations of using Live365, go to http://www.live365.com/index.live.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Listening to a Live365 Station New Live365 users can browse for a radio stations. You can access the last station you’ve listened to if you’ve already accessed Live365 from the media player. 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 ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press 4. Press / to select the station you want to listen to. or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To access the last station listened to: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press 2. Press / to select Last Stations. . or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a favorite station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press / 3. Press to select a station from your preset list. or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. To listen to a VIP station: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press 2. Press / / to select Stations, then press ENTER. to select VIP Stations, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press / to select a music genre, then press ENTER. 4. Press / to select a music sub-genre, then press ENTER. 5. Press / to select the station you want to listen to. 6. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Searching for a Live365 station Perform a station search based on the following criteria: Artist name Track or CD title Station information Music genre Station location Audio quality. You can limit your search based on whether a station has been rated by Live365 editors or if it is a professional, independent, or official station. To search for a Live 365 station: 1. On the Live365 home screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar. 2.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press 5. Press / to select a station from the search result. or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station. Displaying the Currently Playing Station 1. On the Live365 main screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar. 2. Press / to select Now Playing , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Adding a Station to Your Preset List If you like a particular station, you can add it to your preset list for easier access in the future. To add a station to your preset list from the station list: 1. Go to the station list showing the station logo for the station you want to add. 2. Press / to select the station you want to add. 3. Press enable the Add to My Preset function, then press ENTER. 4. A confirmation screen appears.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To add a station to your preset list from the Now Playing screen: 1. Tune in to the station you want to add. 2. Press / to select , then press ENTER. 3. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to confirm the new preset station and return to the Now Playing screen. 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. Sign in to your Live365 account.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press to enable the Remove Station function, then press ENTER. 5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Press ENTER to go back the Now Playing screen. Providing Song Feedback Music selections in Live365 are compiled based on their user ratings. You can participate in the selection process by giving a song the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” vote. To provide song feedback: 1. While the song is playing, press / to select a feedback icon– feedback, for a negative one.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Getting Track Information You can send the track information of the currently playing song to your email account for later reference. To secure track information: 1. While the song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER. 2. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to return to the Now Playing screen. The track information will be sent to the email address you used to sign up for your Live365 account.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Live365 Preferences When browsing or searching for radio stations, you can: Specify that only radio stations of a specific audio quality display. Choose to sort radio stations alphabetically or by popularity (based on user recomendations). To specify the audio quality of accessible stations: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press ENTER. / to select Preferences, then press 2. Press / to select Audio, then press ENTER. 3.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To set how radio stations are sorted: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press ENTER. / to select Preferences, then press 2. Press / to select Sort Option, then press ENTER. 3. Press / to select a sort option, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Signing out from Live365 Sign out of Live365 after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make changes to your Live365 settings and stations without your permission. To sign out from Live365: 1. On the Live365 main screen, press ENTER. / to select Sign In/Sign Out, then press Tip: You can also press Option to show the toolbar, press / to select , then press Enter. 2. Press / to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Pandora Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet radio service. With Pandora, you can input a song title or artist name and the service responds by playing selections that are musically similar. You can provide feedback (approved/not approved) on individual songs, which Pandora takes into account for future selections. Conditions for Using Pandora The following conditions must be satisfied before you can use the Pandora service.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Signing in to Pandora for the first time 1. Connect your media player to the network. 2. Navigate to Home | Music Pandora | Add account, then press ENTER. 3. If you already have a Pandora account, choose I have a Pandora account, then press ENTER to create your new Pandora account. Proceed to step 6. 4. If you do not have a Pandora account, select I am new to Pandora, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Write down the activation code and follow the onscreen instructions. When finished, choose Continue, then press ENTER. 6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your Pandora user name using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. 7. Use the navigation buttons to type in your Pandora account password using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 8. Press / to select a save option. Options include: No – Your account details will not be saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in process every time you access the Pandora service using the media player. Save username only – Your user name is saved, but you will be prompted to type in your password every time you access the Pandora service using the media player. Yes – Both your user name and password are saved.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Once you have successfully signed in to Pandora, the Stations screen appears. From this screen you can create new stations, start listening to previously created stations and Quickmix playlist, and define profile preferences for your account. For more information on the features, options, and limitations of using Pandora, go to http://blog.pandora.com/faq/#839.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To create a Pandora station: 1. Press / to select Create a new station in the Stations screen. 2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 3. Press / to select a listing from the search results, then press ENTER. The listing you selected will serve as the station ‘seed’ for Pandora to compile and stream music similar to your station.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To listen to a Pandora station: 1. On the Stations screen, press to listen to. 2. Press / to select the name of the station you want or ENTER to start listening to the selected Pandora station. To tune in to another station: 1. Press Option in the Now Playing screen. 2. Press / to select Stations , then press ENTER. 3. Press 4. Press / to select the name of the station you want to switch to. to start listening to the selected station.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select Rename Station , then press ENTER. 3. Use the navigation buttons to key in a new station name using the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. To delete a Pandora station: 1. Tune in to the station you want to delete, then press OPTION. 2. Press / to select Delete Station , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press / to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER. QuickMix QuickMix is a feature that merges the playlist of multiple stations so you can listen to more than one of your stations at once. To create a QuickMix: 1. On the Stations screen, press / to select Quickmix. 2. Press / to select the stations you want to include into the Quickmix playlist, then press ENTER. Selected stations are marked with a . 3.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual You can influence the music selection that is streamed into your Pandora station by providing track feedback for the song currently playing. You can give a song a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down” vote. Thumbs up If you like the currently playing song, give it a thumbs up vote. This positive feedback means: The very next set of songs for this station will be generated using the song you’ve given a “thumbs up” vote to as a musical starting point.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual While a song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER. A prompt to confirm the “sleep” action appears. Bookmarking a Song or Artist You have the option to bookmark a song or an artist for later reference. 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.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press / to select whether to bookmark the song title or the song artist, then press ENTER. The new bookmark is added to your listener profile page. Sign in to Pandora from your computer or mobile computing device to view this profile page. Why a Song is in my Station’s Playlist You can see why Pandora included a particular song in your station’s playlist. To view a song’s analysis: While a song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Sorting your Pandora Stations You can choose how your stations are listed on the Stations screen. To sort your Pandora stations: 1. On the Stations screen, press OPTION. 2. Press / to select a sorting option–by station name (in alphabetical order) or by last date of access , then press ENTER. Signing out from Pandora Sign out of Pandora after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make changes to your Pandora settings and stations without your permission.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Flickr Flickr is an online image and video management and sharing website. Flickr content is organized based on tags—a keyword or category label that describes content. Tags help users to search for contents that have something in common. Each content file can have as many as 75 tags associated with it. 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual Exploring for Contents You can explore photostreams (Flickr’s term for content selection) available in Flickr’s public domain. To explore for random “interesting” media content: Press / ENTER. to select Last 7 days interesting in the Explore screen, then press A photostream showing random contents rated as interesting by Flickr users displays. Go to page 106 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore based on the upload date: 1. Press / ENTER. to select Most recent uploads in the Explore screen, then press A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to page 106 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream. To explore based on popular tags: 1. Press / to select Hot tags in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. 2. Press / to select a tag from the list, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore for content based on a specific keyword: Keywords are words or phrases associated with the type of content you’re looking for. Keyword searches are based on information indicated on a member’s profile page. 1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. 2. Press / to select Keywords, then press ENTER. to type a search word using the on-screen 3. Use the navigation buttons keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To explore for content based on tags: Perform this type of search to find content based on information indicated in a member’s tags list. 1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. 2. Press / to select Tags, then press ENTER. 3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. A photostream showing contents associated with the specified word is displayed.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Searching for a Flickr Member To search for a Flickr member: 1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER. 2. Press / to select Flickr member, then press ENTER. 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 ENTER. A browser screen listing Flickr member links matching your search criteria is displayed. 4.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual If the selected member has public photostreams, you can explore them. Use the navigation buttons to select a content selection, then press ENTER to explore it. Go to the next section for instructions on how to navigate a photostream. 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.
WD TV Live HD 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 OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar. Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Settings menu and follow the instructions under “Photo Scaling” on page 146.
WD TV Live HD 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 | Video menu bar and select YouTube . Press ENTER. The YouTube submenu bar displays. 2. Press / to choose an option, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Signing in to your YouTube account Note: If you do not have a YouTube account and want to create one, go to www.youtube.com. 1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar. 2. Press / to select YouTube , then press ENTER. 3. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Account ENTER. , then press 4. Select Sign in, then press ENTER. to type your YouTube user name in the 5. Use the navigation buttons on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 6. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube account password in the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER. 7. Press / to select a save option. Press ENTER 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual Account By default, the My favorites page displays first when you sign in to your account. These are the videos you have saved as favorites in YouTube. Note: If you have not favorited any videos, the screen displays "no content found." This page also contains links to your uploaded videos (My videos) and video playlists (My playlists). Press / to select a link, then press ENTER to switch that video selection. Pressing OPTION brings up the Account toolbar.
WD TV Live HD 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. On the YouTube submenu bar, press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual The video search begins (this may take a few seconds). Videos matching your search word appear in a video selection bar. 3. Press / to select a video from the display. 4. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video. Go to page 121 for more information on using the YouTube Player. To use search history: 1. Enter the first letter of a previous search in the on-screen keyboard on the search screen.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Top Favorited These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users. To access Top Favorites: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press ENTER. / to select Top Favorited Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press from the toolbar, then press ENTER. , then press / to select 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. / to 3.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Featured Videos This video category is primarily populated with videos from YouTube’s commercial partners, but might also include select user videos that are currently popular or have been previously showcased in YouTube’s Spotlight Videos section. To access Featured Videos: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press press ENTER. / to select Featured Videos Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press from the toolbar, then press ENTER. 2.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Recent Videos This video category contains the most recently uploaded videos on YouTube. To access Recent Videos: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press press ENTER. / to select Recent Videos Tip: You can also press OPTION on any video selection page, press from the toolbar, then press ENTER. 2. Press / / , then to select to select a video from the displayed selection. 3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Most Popular These are videos deemed most popular by YouTube users. To access Most Popular: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press ENTER. / to select Most popular Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. , then press / to 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. / to 3.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Most Viewed These are videos most viewed by YouTube users. To access Most Viewed: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press ENTER. / to select Most viewed Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. , then press / to 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. / to 3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Top Rated These are videos with the highest ratings from YouTube users. To access Top Rated: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press ENTER. / to select Top rated Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. , then press / to 2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press select a video from the displayed selection. 3. Press / to or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Preferences Preferences allows you to choose which country’s content (videos and channels) you would like to view without changing the language of the site. To access Preferences: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press ENTER. / to select Preferences , then press 2. Current location is highlighted. Press ENTER. 3. Press / to select a country from the list, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual YouTube Player The YouTube Player layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press to pause and resume playback. Press or to fast forward or rewind in 10 second increments. 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 OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Related Videos After video playback, the Related Videos screen appears. This screen lists videos which might be related to recently played video by subject matter, making it easier to search for videos based on the same or similar subject. Each video in the list shows the video rating (number of highlighted “stars”) and the numbers of times it has been viewed. Press / to select a video from the list, then press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Rating Videos You can rate videos on a basis of one to five stars during or after video playback. Note: You must signed in to your YouTube account to rate videos. See “Signing in to your YouTube account” on page 109 for sign-in instructions. To rate videos: 1. During playback, press OPTION. 2. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER. 3. Press / to highlight the number of stars corresponding to your preferred rating.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Adding Videos to Favorites If you enjoyed a particular video or simply want to refer to it later, you can tag it as a “favorite” to add it to your My Favorites list. Once added, you can keep track of this video. 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 move the selection to the links on the left side of the screen. 2.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Deleting a YouTube account from the media player To delete a YouTube account from the media player: 1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press ENTER. / to select Account , then press 2. Press / to select Delete account, then press ENTER. 3. Press / to select the account you want to delete, then press ENTER. 4. Press / to select Yes on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Restricted Video Content Some videos on YouTube are restricted by the content owner from playback via TV-connected devices. If you attempt to play one of these videos, the following screen displays: Press ENTER to return to the previous screen. Encoding Support for YouTube Worldwide Many YouTube videos are encoded in a language other than the one you set as your media player’s system language.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 12 Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon . 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. There are seven Settings categories, including File Management Music , Video , Photo , System , and Network , Audio/Video , .
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual File Management The file management feature allows you to copy or delete files from the attached USB devices. Copying Files 1. Navigate to Home | Settings . 2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management 3. Press , then press ENTER. to select the file or folder you intend to copy.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To select all files and folders for copying, press OPTION, then choose Select All . 4. After a file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Copy 5. Navigate to the preferred destination folder, then press . to select the folder.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 6. Press ENTER to start copying the selected files into the destination folder. A progress bar will indicate the copy status. After the file has been copied successfully, the completed message appears. Moving Files 1. Navigate to Home | Settings . 2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to move. To select all files and folders for moving, press OPTION, then choose Select All . 4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Move .
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 5. Press repeatedly until the preferred destination folder is selected. 6. Press ENTER to start moving the selected files into the destination folder. A progress bar will indicate the move status.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual After the selected files have been successfully moved to the destination folder the File Moved icon appears. Deleting Files 1. Navigate to Home | Settings . 2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER. 3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to delete.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual To select all files and folders for deletion, press OPTION, then choose Select All . 4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Delete . 5. Press ENTER to confirm file deletion.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual A progress bar will indicate the file deletion status. After the selected files have been deleted, the File Deleted icon appears. Audio/Video Use the menus in this category to configure playback for audio and video files.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Output Use this menu to select a video signal. Composite When using the standard RCA A/V cable (yellow, red, and white connectors) to connect the media player, select Composite in the Video output screen. 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.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Component When using the YPbPr cable (green, blue, and yellow connectors) to connect the media player, select Component in the Video output screen. You will be prompted to select the video display resolution for your device. Select display resolution then press ENTER. HDMI When using an HDMI cable (if your TV supports HDMI resolution), select HDMI in the Video output screen.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual You will be prompted to select the applicable HDMI video resolution for your device. Make your selection and press ENTER. Note: The further down the list the setting, the higher the resolution and clearer the picture. HDMI Deep Color Mode Use this menu to increase the number of HDMI deep color bits available for transmission for each channel. A higher number of bits means there are more shades available for a television monitor to mix together.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Aspect Ratio Use this menu to select the way videos are displayed. Options include: Normal (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) The media player’s default setting is Widescreen. Make sure your TV can support widescreen resolution, or this default setting can result in a distorted video display. Audio Output Use this menu to select the audio output mode. Options include: Stereo - Recommended if you are using a 2- or 4-speaker entertainment unit.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Digital - Select this option if you are using an Toslink (optical) connection to output surround sound. Music Use the menus on the Music category to configure the display and sequence option for audio files. Music 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 44 for a description of these audio playback modes.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Music directory, this displays thumbnails of available album art. Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Music directory, this displays thumbnails of available album art.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Video Use the menus on the Video category to configure the display and sequence option for video files. Video sequence Use this menu to select the video playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go to “Using Video Repeat” on page 41 for a description of these video playback modes.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Use this menu to set the default font size for displaying video subtitles. The current font size value displays on the bottom of the screen. The second line in the display reflects the font size option currently selected. Subtitle border Use this menu to set the default appearance of the subtitle frame.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select the default display mode for the video browser screen. The default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Video directory, this displays thumbnails of available movie posters.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Photo Use the menus on this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings when viewing your image files. Browser Display Use this menu to select how media files are displayed in their respective folders. The default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Photo directory, this displays thumbnails of available image files.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal. See “Repeating and/or shuffling a Slideshow” on page 53 for a description of these slideshow sequence modes. 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual Transition Effect Use this menu to select the method used to display the next slide in a slideshow. The default setting is Fade. Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. You can select from 3 seconds (default) to 5 minutes.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual System Use the menus in this category to configure the media player’s general functions. 1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. , then press ENTER. 2. Press / to select System Setting 3. Press / to make a selection from the list of options, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Language Use this menu to select the display language. Media Library Use this menu to enable Media Library, which refers to the process of consolidating the contents of a USB drive into one database so you can locate media files based on metadata information. See “Media Library” on page 156 for more information. Screensaver Delay Use this menu to set the time of system inactivity before the screensaver display is enabled. The default setting is 5 minutes.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Display file size Set this menu to On to display the file size information in the media browser screen. Additional encoding support Select an encoding support for a secondary language. This prevents garbled characters in file names and subtitles defined in the selected language. Auto play Select the type of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB device is connected to the media player.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Reset to Factory Defaults Use this menu to restore all media player system preferences and playback settings to their default factory values. Reset to factory defaults corrects performance problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or a faulty configuration settings. To perform a system reset: 1. Press 2. Press / to select Reset to factory defaults, then press ENTER. to select OK on the system reset prompt, then press ENTER.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Update Device Use this menu to check for the latest WD TV media player firmware version available online. If a new firmware version is available, you can download it automatically and upgrade the WD TV media player without using a USB device. To perform a device update: 1. Press / to select Update Device, then press ENTER. The screen displays the current firmware version. 2. Press to select OK on the system reset prompt, and then press ENTER. 3.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual If the latest version of the firmware online is newer than the current version of the firmware in the media player, the following screen appears. Select OK, then press ENTER to restart the system and perform a firmware upgrade. See “System Firmware Upgrade” on page 159 for further details on completing the firmware upgrade. System Information View the System Information screen to view network-related settings currently used by the media player.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual About Select this option to display the current hardware and firmware configurations. Network 1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar. , then press ENTER. 2. Press / to select Network Setting Network Setup See “Network Setup” on page 54 for information and instructions.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Wireless Favorites 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. Use this menu to reconnect to the local network without having to rekey the password. Check Connection See “Checking the Network Connection” on page 60 for information and instructions.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Auto Login Use this menu to select a login procedure. When set to On, the media player logs into the network share anonymously. When set to Off, the media player prompts you to enter the account name and password to access the network share. Clear Account Information Use this menu to clear login information (preset password) for the network share.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Not all files have metadata loaded. To add and edit metadata so that Media Library can aggregate the files properly, you can use one of several tools including: Adobe® Bridge (part of the Adobe Creative Suite) abcAVI Tag Editor (freeware) XnView 1.93.2 (freeware) iTunes Windows Media Player Editing metadata Editing metadata with iTunes: 1. Open iTunes and click the song you want to edit. 2. Open the File menu, then click Get Info.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Chapters—number and a list of chapters MediaInfo supports the following formats: Video—MKV, OGM, AVI, DivX, WMV, QuickTime, Real, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DVD (VOB) (Codecs: DivX, XviD, MSMPEG4, ASP, H.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 13 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 https://www.wdc.com/register. This chapter describes how to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade. 7. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. This restarts the system. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Once the update process finishes, the following message appears and the media player restarts. When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically.
WD TV Live HD 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. A system diagnostic failure occurred.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Problem File does not play. Solution • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats” on page 167. • 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. • Navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and make sure the correct audio output setting is enabled. - If you are using the composite audio cable, the Stereo setting should be enabled.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Problem The firmware upgrade recovery splash screen is shown after you turned on the media player. Solution The previous firmware upgrade process failed. • Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to page 159 for instructions. • If you are still unable to update the system firmware, perform a system reset. Go to page 151 for instructions.
WD TV Live HD 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 Live HD Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this action Unable to play the selected file. Please recreate the file by using the included media editing software. 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media player. 2. Connect the USB device to your computer and make sure the file format is correct. You can use the media editing software included in the WD Documentation CD. (See “How do I find media files and create playlists?” on page 166) 3.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual 14 Appendix Supported Formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO .AVI Video: Xvid AVC MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio PCM Dolby Digital DTS AVI .MPG Video: MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital DTS PCM mpeg ps .MKV Video: h.264 x.264 AVC MPEG1/2/4 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio PCM Dolby Digital (passthrough for more than 2 channels) DTS (passthrough for more than 2 channels) AAC MKV .TS/.TP/.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .MP4/.MOV Video: MPEG4 AVC Audio: AAC MPEG Audio Dolby Digital Quicktime .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: WMA Dolby Digital ASF .VOB/.ISO Video: MPEG1/2 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital DTS PCM VOB/ISO .M2TS Video: MPEG1/2/4 AVC VC-1 Audio: MPEG Audio Dolby Digital DTS M2TS WMV9 VC-1 Video notes: 1. MPEG-2 MP@HL up to 1920x1080p24, 1920x1080i30, or 1280x720p60 resolution. 2. MPEG4.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Filename extension LPCM Codec Format/container PCM None OGG OGG VORBIS OGG WMA WMA ASF AIF/AIFF PCM AIFF MKA 1. MPEG audio 2. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 3. PCM (Microsoft) MATROSKA Dolby Digital Dolby Digital None DTS DTS None PCM An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Thumbnail Support Limitation MUSIC Filename extension Only supports ID3 and EXIF format have thumbnail mp3 Yes Thumbnail in the id3 tag (“APIC” or “PIC” tag) wma Yes Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info) m4a Yes Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”) mp4a Yes Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”) flac Yes asf Yes Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended inf
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Le symbole CE indique que ce système est conforme aux directives du Conseil de l'Union Européenne, notamment à la Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) et la Directive Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital Europe.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) 기종별 B급 기기 (가정용 정보통신기기) 사용자 안내문 이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파적합충족을 한 기기 로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. Class B Device 1 — Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. Environmental Compliance (China) Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Index A Accessories 5 aspect ratio normal 139 troubleshooting 162 widescreen 139 audio channel 38 audio output 139 Settings menu 140 audio/video autosource function 8 supported interfaces 8 Audio/Video menus aspect ratio 139 audio output 139 HDMI deep color mode 138 video output 136 auto play function 150 autosource function 8 B browser display list mode 141, 144, 145 thumbnail mode 141, 144, 145 C composite AV connection 18 connectors 9 copying files 128 D deletin
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual troubleshooting 162 warranty 173 HDMI connection 16 connectors 9 Home button 25 error messages 165 Music directory 42 overview 26 Photo directory 46 screen navigation 27 Settings screen 127 Video directory 34 Home Theater connection 19 searching 78 sign in 71 signing out 86 locating media content manual search 30 Search function 31 M I/O connectors composite AV 9 HDMI 9 Toslink 9 USB ports 9 information panel music 43 photos 49 slideshow 51, 52 videos 37 installati
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual obtaining service 173 overview 6 recording information 3 registration 3 regulatory compliance 171 safety information 1 warranty 173 wireless 57 network share 155 enable file sharing 65 NTSC 136 O operating precautions 1 P R package contents 12 PAL 136 Pandora 87 bookmarking a song or artist 97 providing song feedback 95 QuickMix 95 signing in 88 signing out 99 sorting stations 99 stations 91 why a song is in my station’s playlist 98 panning photos 48 videos 40 ph
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual Software, GPL 174 subtitle border setting 143 enable 39 font size setting 142 supported formats 8 System menus browser display 141, 144, 145 system preferences audio/video quality 135 general functions 148 music sequence 140 navigation buttons 127 photo function 145 Settings menu bar 127 video sequence 142 system reset 151 procedures 151 System Setting menus About screen 154 additional encoding support 150 auto play 150 display file size 150 language 149 media library
WD TV Live HD Media Player User Manual deleting an account from the media player 125 encoding support 126 featured videos 115 most popular 117 most viewed 118 my account 111 player 121 preferences 120 rating videos 123 recent videos 116 restricted video content 126 search history 113 searching for videos 112 signing in 109 signing out 124 top favorited 114 top rated 119 Z zoom options photos 49 videos 40 INDEX – 179
