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... and sound system in your home. The WD TV Live streaming media player connects to your HDTV - Play media from your USB drive, network drive, and any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. The WD TV Live streaming media player supports a wide variety of FullHD 1080p. So easy to set up on TV shows, watch the latest videos, and stay connected to view is easier than ever. Stream videos, music, and photos from any media file format - You...
... and sound system in your home. The WD TV Live streaming media player connects to your HDTV - Play media from your USB drive, network drive, and any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. The WD TV Live streaming media player supports a wide variety of FullHD 1080p. So easy to set up on TV shows, watch the latest videos, and stay connected to view is easier than ever. Stream videos, music, and photos from any media file format - You...
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... and operating system. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual WD TV Live streaming 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 is...
... and operating system. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual WD TV Live streaming 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 is...
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... Connect the USB device to select OK, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to choose a filter option for the media player to access its contents. 1. Supported content for the selected media type will be Music, Videos, or Photo. 2. Press / to type in the USB drive access password in a hold state. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 3 - Navigate to the Home screen, and select the menu for media files. (Scanning is enabled by default...
... Connect the USB device to select OK, then press OK. 3. Use the navigation buttons to choose a filter option for the media player to access its contents. 1. Supported content for the selected media type will be Music, Videos, or Photo. 2. Press / to type in the USB drive access password in a hold state. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 3 - Navigate to the Home screen, and select the menu for media files. (Scanning is enabled by default...
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... setting up your wireless network from the list, and press OK. Wireless Network Setup You have four options for advanced users only), see "Network Setup" on the router (if available). Windows Pairing Code - WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Proceed to broadcast). Wi-Fi Proctected Setup (WPS) - Auto Search: Press / to operate in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name 1. If you are using a wireless-N access...
... setting up your wireless network from the list, and press OK. Wireless Network Setup You have four options for advanced users only), see "Network Setup" on the router (if available). Windows Pairing Code - WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Proceed to broadcast). Wi-Fi Proctected Setup (WPS) - Auto Search: Press / to operate in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name 1. If you are using a wireless-N access...
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... to display more service options. CTRL + E (Eject) Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. R (Shuffle) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files. L (Repeat) Repeats the current video or music file. CTRL + A CTRL + B CTRL + C CTRL + D User assignable shortcut/function keys. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file or photo. Pressing CTRL + B activates the select content source menu. Pressing CTRL + D activates the dashboard menu. OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER...
... to display more service options. CTRL + E (Eject) Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. R (Shuffle) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files. L (Repeat) Repeats the current video or music file. CTRL + A CTRL + B CTRL + C CTRL + D User assignable shortcut/function keys. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file or photo. Pressing CTRL + B activates the select content source menu. Pressing CTRL + D activates the dashboard menu. OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER...
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... Music add to set the music repeat mode: 1. Repeat To set repeat and shuffle options. See "Add to queue function. During music playback, press Options. See "Favorite" on page 63. See "Rescan Info" on page 66. PLAYING MUSIC - 78 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Options To display the music playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. See "Video Playback Controls...
... Music add to set the music repeat mode: 1. Repeat To set repeat and shuffle options. See "Add to queue function. During music playback, press Options. See "Favorite" on page 63. See "Rescan Info" on page 66. PLAYING MUSIC - 78 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Options To display the music playback options, press Options. To hide the options, press Back or Options again. See "Video Playback Controls...
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... Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. Select Settings from your CinemaNow account, log in to your account at http://www.cinemanow.com. Note: To deactivate the media player from the bottom menu within 24 hours once you watch More choice - Follow the on-screen instructions to begin watching within minutes by selecting Play Now as soon as Blu-ray/DVD...
... Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. Select Settings from your CinemaNow account, log in to your account at http://www.cinemanow.com. Note: To deactivate the media player from the bottom menu within 24 hours once you watch More choice - Follow the on-screen instructions to begin watching within minutes by selecting Play Now as soon as Blu-ray/DVD...
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... website where you require, then press OK. A default video plays. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Navigate to display the YouTube home screen. 3. INTERNET SERVICES - 166 Access YouTube Leanback online at www.youtube.com/leanback. Use the navigation buttons to search (using the on-screen keyboard with your USB keyboard or remote) or browse for video playback. To access YouTube Leanback: 1. Press / to select System, then press OK. 3. Press...
... website where you require, then press OK. A default video plays. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Navigate to display the YouTube home screen. 3. INTERNET SERVICES - 166 Access YouTube Leanback online at www.youtube.com/leanback. Use the navigation buttons to search (using the on-screen keyboard with your USB keyboard or remote) or browse for video playback. To access YouTube Leanback: 1. Press / to select System, then press OK. 3. Press...
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... size" at the bottom of these video playback modes. Use the buttons to configure the display and sequence option for a description of the screen reflects the font size option currently selected. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Settings Use the menus in the Video Settings screen to select a font size. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 177 Subtitle Default Use this menu to "Play Mode" on page 69 for video files. Go to select the video playback mode.
... size" at the bottom of these video playback modes. Use the buttons to configure the display and sequence option for a description of the screen reflects the font size option currently selected. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Settings Use the menus in the Video Settings screen to select a font size. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 177 Subtitle Default Use this menu to "Play Mode" on page 69 for video files. Go to select the video playback mode.
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... for audio files. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 179 Background Music Info Panel When turned On, a music info menu bar appears at the top of the audio playback modes. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select which file information to display in the background. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to resume or restart a music file that is Normal. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the Music settings screen to...
... for audio files. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 179 Background Music Info Panel When turned On, a music info menu bar appears at the top of the audio playback modes. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select which file information to display in the background. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to resume or restart a music file that is Normal. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the Music settings screen to...
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... configure and view the media player's network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. Network Setup Wired 1. Select Wired, then press OK. 5. Important: Manual setup is recommended for information and instructions regarding the initial setup wizard. Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection. Press / to step 10. See "Network Setup" on page 21 for advanced users only. Select Manual to make a selection from the list of options...
... configure and view the media player's network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. Network Setup Wired 1. Select Wired, then press OK. 5. Important: Manual setup is recommended for information and instructions regarding the initial setup wizard. Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection. Press / to step 10. See "Network Setup" on page 21 for advanced users only. Select Manual to make a selection from the list of options...
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Delete Music Preset (Buttons 0-9) To clear a music file or playlist preset from one of the media player. To reset the function buttons to function. The media files must be located in the USB device's root directory for the A, B, C, and D function buttons on the remote controller. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Remote Settings Select a function for Auto Play to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. To change functions, press / to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup, etc...
Delete Music Preset (Buttons 0-9) To clear a music file or playlist preset from one of the media player. To reset the function buttons to function. The media files must be located in the USB device's root directory for the A, B, C, and D function buttons on the remote controller. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Remote Settings Select a function for Auto Play to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. To change functions, press / to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup, etc...
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... reset. On the Register Product screen, press to the default password. Device Reset Use this menu to type in your account). clears the user-created Web UI password and resets it to select OK, and then press OK. See "Using the Web UI" on - screen keyboard. If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). Reset All Online Service Accounts - Press / to Factory Default - Select Submit, then press OK. 9. Use the navigation buttons to turn...
... reset. On the Register Product screen, press to the default password. Device Reset Use this menu to type in your account). clears the user-created Web UI password and resets it to select OK, and then press OK. See "Using the Web UI" on - screen keyboard. If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). Reset All Online Service Accounts - Press / to Factory Default - Select Submit, then press OK. 9. Use the navigation buttons to turn...
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... the USB storage device if doing things that you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at http://register.wdc.com. For more information, refer to more efficient ways of doing a manual update. Also, make sure that your media player needs to know. A power disruption during the firmware update. Solutions to "WD Service and Support" on page 2. Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media player's Home screen when updated firmware becomes...
... the USB storage device if doing things that you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at http://register.wdc.com. For more information, refer to more efficient ways of doing a manual update. Also, make sure that your media player needs to know. A power disruption during the firmware update. Solutions to "WD Service and Support" on page 2. Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media player's Home screen when updated firmware becomes...
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... automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Go to the media player's USB port. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 197 to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. Using an unzip utility, extract the zip file contents to the root directory of a USB device connected to your computer. 3. Press OK. 2. Select Update device on page 197. 7. Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts. When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. If...
... automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Go to the media player's USB port. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 197 to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. Using an unzip utility, extract the zip file contents to the root directory of a USB device connected to your computer. 3. Press OK. 2. Select Update device on page 197. 7. Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts. When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. If...
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... media player again. Free up drive storage space or adjust the drive settings to your media files. CONTENT PLAYBACK There is used on read -only protection is disabled. 3. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 201 For example, not enough space is no supported media files in the current folder. Drive is not supported. Attach the USB device to compile media library. Please turn off journaling on the drive(s). 2. Connect the USB device to resolve this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. The USB device model...
... media player again. Free up drive storage space or adjust the drive settings to your media files. CONTENT PLAYBACK There is used on read -only protection is disabled. 3. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 201 For example, not enough space is no supported media files in the current folder. Drive is not supported. Attach the USB device to compile media library. Please turn off journaling on the drive(s). 2. Connect the USB device to resolve this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. The USB device model...
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... for the term defined below, be given an RMA number and instructions for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by applicable law; WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to...
... for the term defined below, be given an RMA number and instructions for a nominal charge from http://support.wdc.com/download/gpl or by applicable law; WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to...
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... Code or Executable Files this Work shall not be used to this License. Limitation on the exclusive rights of the copyright owner under this License and to create a Derivative Work, provided that You insert a prominent notice in each Author hereby grants to advertise or in accordance with the terms of the Work by You. 8. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual...
... Code or Executable Files this Work shall not be used to this License. Limitation on the exclusive rights of the copyright owner under this License and to create a Derivative Work, provided that You insert a prominent notice in each Author hereby grants to advertise or in accordance with the terms of the Work by You. 8. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual...
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... mode 79 sort & filter 74 supported formats 203 use in slideshow 88 my media library 27 N navigation buttons 47, 48 Netflix 129 existing membership 129 navigation 129 new membership 129 network services folder sharing 35 transferring files 30 Web UI 42 Network settings check connection 186 clear login info for network share 187 device name 186 WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual network setup 182 network share server 187 previously connected network 186 proxy 187 workgroup 187 Network setup Ethernet 21 wireless...
... mode 79 sort & filter 74 supported formats 203 use in slideshow 88 my media library 27 N navigation buttons 47, 48 Netflix 129 existing membership 129 navigation 129 new membership 129 network services folder sharing 35 transferring files 30 Web UI 42 Network settings check connection 186 clear login info for network share 187 device name 186 WD TV Live Streaming Media Center User Manual network setup 182 network share server 187 previously connected network 186 proxy 187 workgroup 187 Network setup Ethernet 21 wireless...
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... setting 177 supported formats 203 system compatibility 11 system reset service accounts 192 system 192 T temperature display 95 theme 174 thumbnail support for media files 55 time setting 189 Toslink connectors 8 Transferring files 30 between the media player and a Mac computer 34 between the media player and a Windows Vista/Windows 7 computer 33 between the media player and a Windows XP computer 32 troubleshooting 198 audio 199 content playback 201 display 198 error messages 201 firmware upgrade 200 media library compilation 201 remote control 199 USB device...
... setting 177 supported formats 203 system compatibility 11 system reset service accounts 192 system 192 T temperature display 95 theme 174 thumbnail support for media files 55 time setting 189 Toslink connectors 8 Transferring files 30 between the media player and a Mac computer 34 between the media player and a Windows Vista/Windows 7 computer 33 between the media player and a Windows XP computer 32 troubleshooting 198 audio 199 content playback 201 display 198 error messages 201 firmware upgrade 200 media library compilation 201 remote control 199 USB device...