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... screen. You can enjoy it all the drives, so finding the perfect video, song, or photo to be shown as tickers so you 'll be up and running in virtually any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. The WD TV Live streaming media player connects to your camcorder or digital camera directly to your social network. Connect your high-speed Internet connection wirelessly, no PC required. Stay updated with any file format...
... screen. You can enjoy it all the drives, so finding the perfect video, song, or photo to be shown as tickers so you 'll be up and running in virtually any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. The WD TV Live streaming media player connects to your camcorder or digital camera directly to your social network. Connect your high-speed Internet connection wirelessly, no PC required. Stay updated with any file format...
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... Start menu and select Windows Update. 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...
... Start menu and select Windows Update. 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...
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... times, the USB drive is enabled by default. Use the navigation buttons to select OK, press OK, then type in the correct password. If you want to turn off automatic scanning, go to access its contents. 1. Connecting a USB Device (Optional) The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of the media player's USB ports. To connect the USB device: 1. My Passport® portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) My Book® external hard drive...
... times, the USB drive is enabled by default. Use the navigation buttons to select OK, press OK, then type in the correct password. If you want to turn off automatic scanning, go to access its contents. 1. Connecting a USB Device (Optional) The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of the media player's USB ports. To connect the USB device: 1. My Passport® portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) My Book® external hard drive...
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... media player will operate at lower 802.11g rates. See "Get Windows Pairing Code (Windows 7)" on page 184 Note: The recommended setting on page 182. Use the on the router (if available). Windows Pairing Code - Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name 1. NETWORK SETUP - 22 Enter a PIN or push the WPS button on -screen keyboard to input the network name (SSID) manually (when SSID not set to operate in the setup wizard Welcome screen...
... media player will operate at lower 802.11g rates. See "Get Windows Pairing Code (Windows 7)" on page 184 Note: The recommended setting on page 182. Use the on the router (if available). Windows Pairing Code - Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name 1. NETWORK SETUP - 22 Enter a PIN or push the WPS button on -screen keyboard to input the network name (SSID) manually (when SSID not set to operate in the setup wizard Welcome screen...
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... 0-9 buttons to create a preset. From an online media content screen, press to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. CTRL + E (Eject) Switches to display more service options. Z (Zoom) Zooms in the current folder. R (Shuffle) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files. CTRL + S (Setup) Brings up . • During Video REV mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file or photo. Default settings...
... 0-9 buttons to create a preset. From an online media content screen, press to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. CTRL + E (Eject) Switches to display more service options. Z (Zoom) Zooms in the current folder. R (Shuffle) Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files. CTRL + S (Setup) Brings up . • During Video REV mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file or photo. Default settings...
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... Videos view info function. See "Favorite" on page 63. Play Mode Use the music play mode to Queue" on page 63. See "Add to set the music repeat mode: 1. Favorite The Music favorite function is the same as the Video favorite function. 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. Get Content Info The Music get...
... Videos view info function. See "Favorite" on page 63. Play Mode Use the music play mode to Queue" on page 63. See "Add to set the music repeat mode: 1. Favorite The Music favorite function is the same as the Video favorite function. 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. Get Content Info The Music get...
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... the Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. The list of Services display in or create a free CinemaNow account. Track your My Videos tab. with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound Note: *CinemaNow account required. On the media player, navigate to http://www.cinemanow.com. Go to new release movies & next day TV! You now have instant access to http://www.cinemanow.com/bbactivate. How Do I Download and...
... the Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. The list of Services display in or create a free CinemaNow account. Track your My Videos tab. with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound Note: *CinemaNow account required. On the media player, navigate to http://www.cinemanow.com. Go to new release movies & next day TV! You now have instant access to http://www.cinemanow.com/bbactivate. How Do I Download and...
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... USB keyboard or remote) or browse for video playback. A default video plays. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Access YouTube Leanback online at www.youtube.com/leanback. Use the navigation buttons to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK. 4. Use the PAUSE/PLAY, REW, FF, NEXT, and PREV buttons for videos. Press / to select the encoding support you can upload and share videos. To access YouTube Leanback: 1. Navigate to display the YouTube home screen. 3. INTERNET SERVICES...
... USB keyboard or remote) or browse for video playback. A default video plays. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Access YouTube Leanback online at www.youtube.com/leanback. Use the navigation buttons to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK. 4. Use the PAUSE/PLAY, REW, FF, NEXT, and PREV buttons for videos. Press / to select the encoding support you can upload and share videos. To access YouTube Leanback: 1. Navigate to display the YouTube home screen. 3. INTERNET SERVICES...
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... select the video playback mode. The default setting is On. Subtitle Font Size Use this menu to set the default appearance 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 configure the display and sequence option for displaying video subtitles. Video Playback Sequence Use this menu to set the default font size (24 to 68 points, 40 points is default) for video files.
... select the video playback mode. The default setting is On. Subtitle Font Size Use this menu to set the default appearance 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 configure the display and sequence option for displaying video subtitles. Video Playback Sequence Use this menu to set the default font size (24 to 68 points, 40 points is default) for video files.
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... the audio playback mode. Background Music Info Panel When turned On, a music info menu bar appears at the top of the audio playback modes. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to resume or restart a music file that is File name. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the Music settings screen to configure the display and sequence option for a description of the screen when music is playing in the audio browser screen. The default setting...
... the audio playback mode. Background Music Info Panel When turned On, a music info menu bar appears at the top of the audio playback modes. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to resume or restart a music file that is File name. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the Music settings screen to configure the display and sequence option for a description of the screen when music is playing in the audio browser screen. The default setting...
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... and view the media player's network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 182 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Settings Use the menus in this category to the Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Select Manual to step 6. Proceed to manually set your network connection automatically, then go to select Network Setup, then press OK. 4. Select Wired, then press OK. 5. Important: Manual setup is recommended for information and instructions regarding the initial setup wizard. Network Setup...
... and view the media player's network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 182 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Settings Use the menus in this category to the Home | Setup menu bar. 2. Select Manual to step 6. Proceed to manually set your network connection automatically, then go to select Network Setup, then press OK. 4. Select Wired, then press OK. 5. Important: Manual setup is recommended for information and instructions regarding the initial setup wizard. Network Setup...
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... of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB device is plugged into USB port 1 on the front of the 0-9 buttons, press / to select a numbered button. Press to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. Press / to USB port 1 on the remote controller. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Remote Settings Select a function for Auto Play to function. Note: The auto play function will only work if the USB device is connected to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup...
... of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB device is plugged into USB port 1 on the front of the 0-9 buttons, press / to select a numbered button. Press to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. Press / to USB port 1 on the remote controller. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Remote Settings Select a function for Auto Play to function. Note: The auto play function will only work if the USB device is connected to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup...
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... the default password. screen keyboard. Use the navigation buttons to type in your internet Services personal account information. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on -screen keyboard. Reset All Settings Except Online Service Accounts - This may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. On the Register Product screen, press to factory defaults and SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 192 If turned off the WD LED light...
... the default password. screen keyboard. Use the navigation buttons to type in your internet Services personal account information. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on -screen keyboard. Reset All Settings Except Online Service Accounts - This may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. On the Register Product screen, press to factory defaults and SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 192 If turned off the WD LED light...
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Important: Make sure the media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media player's Home screen when updated firmware becomes available, providing the option to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. A power disruption during the firmware update. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 196 This chapter describes how to automatically upgrade the firmware. Solutions to more...
Important: Make sure the media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media player's Home screen when updated firmware becomes available, providing the option to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. A power disruption during the firmware update. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 196 This chapter describes how to automatically upgrade the firmware. Solutions to more...
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... a USB device connected to your computer. 3. Download the WD TV Live Hub media player firmware zip file to the media player. 5. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 197 After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Go to the media player's USB port. Select Update device on page 197. 7. to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears, select Cancel or OK if you want to see the changes. 3. Safely remove the USB device...
... a USB device connected to your computer. 3. Download the WD TV Live Hub media player firmware zip file to the media player. 5. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 197 After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Go to the media player's USB port. Select Update device on page 197. 7. to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears, select Cancel or OK if you want to see the changes. 3. Safely remove the USB device...
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... storage. Common Error Messages WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear: 1. There are two different conditions under which this error. Attach the USB device that contains media files of the correct format. Media Library requires more storage space: [XXXMB] 1. Attach the USB device to the media player again. Please turn off journaling on the drive(s). 2. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media player. 2. Connect the USB device...
... storage. Common Error Messages WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear: 1. There are two different conditions under which this error. Attach the USB device that contains media files of the correct format. Media Library requires more storage space: [XXXMB] 1. Attach the USB device to the media player again. Please turn off journaling on the drive(s). 2. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media player. 2. Connect the USB device...
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...://support.wdc.com. GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from state to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new...
...://support.wdc.com. GNU General Public License ("GPL") Firmware incorporated into this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from state to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new...
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... of the copyright owner under copyright law or other (possibly commercial) programs as stated below: a. Fair Use/Fair Use Rights. Subject to exercise the rights in the Work as part of the Source Code or Executable Files in any of ...Work or any way imply that refer to this License is obtained by You. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual d. e. You may not distribute the Executable Files or Source Code with any technological measures that control access or use the Work and exercise your rights under the terms of this License, and You must keep...
... of the copyright owner under copyright law or other (possibly commercial) programs as stated below: a. Fair Use/Fair Use Rights. Subject to exercise the rights in the Work as part of the Source Code or Executable Files in any of ...Work or any way imply that refer to this License is obtained by You. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual d. e. You may not distribute the Executable Files or Source Code with any technological measures that control access or use the Work and exercise your rights under the terms of this License, and You must keep...
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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...