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... screen. The Ethernet port lets you connect this system. Access popular Internet content from any time. This is the real thing; Play almost any connected USB drives and displays it in your house. Share it on your WD TV Live Hub media center and show them off with your mobile device and upload it 's all your media in US only. Download WD Photos™, a free photo and video app for installing...
... screen. The Ethernet port lets you connect this system. Access popular Internet content from any time. This is the real thing; Play almost any connected USB drives and displays it in your house. Share it on your WD TV Live Hub media center and show them off with your mobile device and upload it 's all your media in US only. Download WD Photos™, a free photo and video app for installing...
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...; Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected to your Blu-ray Disc™ player, while viewing photos on a USB drive, a network drive, your entertainment center. The system is powerful enough to handle multiple streams so you view all television sets. Test your TV upstairs. Ultra-compact design - WD TV Live Hub brings casual games to any DLNA/UPnP compatible TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or game console. Search by media...
...; Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected to your Blu-ray Disc™ player, while viewing photos on a USB drive, a network drive, your entertainment center. The system is powerful enough to handle multiple streams so you view all television sets. Test your TV upstairs. Ultra-compact design - WD TV Live Hub brings casual games to any DLNA/UPnP compatible TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or game console. Search by media...
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... audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces). Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to toggle between NTSC and PAL. USB Storage File System Support NTFS FAT/FAT32 HFS+ Connections Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 Component USB port 1 Reset button (bottom of device) Power jack S/PDIF (optical) audio port HDMI port USB port 2 Ethernet port Composite jacks Component jacks Description Supports connection of compatible removable storage devices, portable media centers, digital cameras with USB...
... audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces). Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to toggle between NTSC and PAL. USB Storage File System Support NTFS FAT/FAT32 HFS+ Connections Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 Component USB port 1 Reset button (bottom of device) Power jack S/PDIF (optical) audio port HDMI port USB port 2 Ethernet port Composite jacks Component jacks Description Supports connection of compatible removable storage devices, portable media centers, digital cameras with USB...
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4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual WD TV Live Hub Media Center Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or HDMI input An available network connection for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with the following operating systems: Windows® Windows XP Windows Vista® Windows 7 Mac®...
4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual WD TV Live Hub Media Center Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or HDMI input An available network connection for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with the following operating systems: Windows® Windows XP Windows Vista® Windows 7 Mac®...
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... each time. To connect the USB device: 1. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) My Passport portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) 2. The files will all the media files from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in or knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. The media center only syncs and copies files that support playback from the USB device into the media center's internal drive. If you want to turn off automatic...
... each time. To connect the USB device: 1. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) My Passport portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) 2. The files will all the media files from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in or knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. The media center only syncs and copies files that support playback from the USB device into the media center's internal drive. If you want to turn off automatic...
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... safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. Z (Zoom) Zooms in the current folder. CTRL + F (Search) Locates a media file in on page 157. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. M (Mute) Turns off the volume output V (Subtitle) Switches a video's subtitles (if applicable) B (Audio) Switches a video's audio stream (if applicable) DELETE Clears the data entry field. L (Repeat) Repeats the current video or music file. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file...
... safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. Z (Zoom) Zooms in the current folder. CTRL + F (Search) Locates a media file in on page 157. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. M (Mute) Turns off the volume output V (Subtitle) Switches a video's subtitles (if applicable) B (Audio) Switches a video's audio stream (if applicable) DELETE Clears the data entry field. L (Repeat) Repeats the current video or music file. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file...
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... as the Videos get content info function. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until you want is displayed. The icon for the enabled repeat mode will appear below the playback progress bar. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Get Content Info The Music get content info function is the same as the Video favorite function. See "Favorite" on page 38. All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist...
... as the Videos get content info function. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until you want is displayed. The icon for the enabled repeat mode will appear below the playback progress bar. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Get Content Info The Music get content info function is the same as the Video favorite function. See "Favorite" on page 38. All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist...
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... your media center and view general network information. You can change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using your media center (see "Using the Remote Control" on iTunes. Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to control your computer. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual System Click System in the Web UI home page to control the media center using these options. Media Click Media to enable the Twonky service, launch the Twonky media browser...
... your media center and view general network information. You can change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using your media center (see "Using the Remote Control" on iTunes. Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to control your computer. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual System Click System in the Web UI home page to control the media center using these options. Media Click Media to enable the Twonky service, launch the Twonky media browser...
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... your My Videos tab. On the media player, navigate to new release movies & next day TV! You now have instant access to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. Your selection will appear in to http://www.cinemanow.com. Track your PIN code. 3. Sign in the mail! New release movies available the same day as Blu-ray/DVD Popular...
... your My Videos tab. On the media player, navigate to new release movies & next day TV! You now have instant access to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. Your selection will appear in to http://www.cinemanow.com. Track your PIN code. 3. Sign in the mail! New release movies available the same day as Blu-ray/DVD Popular...
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... of the audio playback modes. Audio Track Display Use this menu to configure the display and sequence option for a description of the screen when music is 15 minutes or longer. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 152 Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to "To set the music repeat mode:" on page 54 for audio files. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the audio browser screen. Go...
... of the audio playback modes. Audio Track Display Use this menu to configure the display and sequence option for a description of the screen when music is 15 minutes or longer. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 152 Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to "To set the music repeat mode:" on page 54 for audio files. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the audio browser screen. Go...
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WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Remote Settings Select a function for the A, B, C, and D function buttons on the remote controller. The remote settings menu displays the functions currently assigned to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup, etc., then press OK. Press / to each button. To change functions, press / to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. To reset the function buttons to select a function button, then press OK. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 157
WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Remote Settings Select a function for the A, B, C, and D function buttons on the remote controller. The remote settings menu displays the functions currently assigned to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup, etc., then press OK. Press / to each button. To change functions, press / to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. To reset the function buttons to select a function button, then press OK. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 157
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... ADVANCED FEATURES - 160 Additional Encoding Support Press / to access the service. default option. The service is entered. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Folder Lock Select Set Default Lock Folder to select a folder containing files you to password protect an Internet service so the user can access it only if the correct password is not password protected. 2. Once selected, the folder displays on the screen. Show - Select Lock to prevent...
... ADVANCED FEATURES - 160 Additional Encoding Support Press / to access the service. default option. The service is entered. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Folder Lock Select Set Default Lock Folder to select a folder containing files you to password protect an Internet service so the user can access it only if the correct password is not password protected. 2. Once selected, the folder displays on the screen. Show - Select Lock to prevent...
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... OK. 9. This may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. Select Submit, then press OK. 11. If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). Use the navigation buttons to Factory Default - Use the navigation buttons to select First Name, then press OK. 6. Press / to select Email, then press OK. 10. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3. On the Register Product...
... OK. 9. This may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. Select Submit, then press OK. 11. If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). Use the navigation buttons to Factory Default - Use the navigation buttons to select First Name, then press OK. 6. Press / to select Email, then press OK. 10. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual 3. On the Register Product...
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... for new firmware. Press / to select a device reset option, then press OK. 3. Auto Detect New Firmware Use this menu to have entered for details. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Reset All Settings Except Online Service Accounts - SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 163 clears all media center system preferences and playback settings to reformat the drive. clears the user-created Web UI password and resets it to restart the media center. Device Restart Press OK to the default password...
... for new firmware. Press / to select a device reset option, then press OK. 3. Auto Detect New Firmware Use this menu to have entered for details. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Reset All Settings Except Online Service Accounts - SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 163 clears all media center system preferences and playback settings to reformat the drive. clears the user-created Web UI password and resets it to restart the media center. Device Restart Press OK to the default password...
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... Live Hub Media Center User Manual System Maintenance The system software of your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media center's Home screen when updated firmware becomes available, providing the option to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. If you tell it to do not unplug the USB storage device if doing things that tells your media center how to operate...
... Live Hub Media Center User Manual System Maintenance The system software of your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media center's Home screen when updated firmware becomes available, providing the option to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. If you tell it to do not unplug the USB storage device if doing things that tells your media center how to operate...
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..., the media center restarts. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Select OK on page 171. 7. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears, select Cancel, then press OK. 6. Press OK. 2. Safely remove the USB device from the computer and attach it to the media center's USB port. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Go to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. Click "Downloads...
..., the media center restarts. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Select OK on page 171. 7. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears, select Cancel, then press OK. 6. Press OK. 2. Safely remove the USB device from the computer and attach it to the media center's USB port. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Go to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. Click "Downloads...
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Common Error Messages WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual If this message appears Perform this error. The message will specify the issue. Refer to the Apple Help for assistance. Connect the USB device to resolve this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are two different conditions under which this error message may appear: 1. Free up drive storage space or adjust the drive settings to your computer and make sure the read-only...
Common Error Messages WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual If this message appears Perform this error. The message will specify the issue. Refer to the Apple Help for assistance. Connect the USB device to resolve this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are two different conditions under which this error message may appear: 1. Free up drive storage space or adjust the drive settings to your computer and make sure the read-only...
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... 6 Music audio track display 152 auto play 158 background music info panel 152 browser display 153 folder view 50 media library compilation categories 30 menu options 51 playback controls 52 playback options 53 playback procedures 49 playback screen 53 playback sequence setting 152 settings 152 shuffle mode 55 sort & filter 50 supported formats 177 use in slideshow 62 N navigation buttons 23, 24 Netflix 114 existing membership 114 navigation 114 new membership 114 network services Web UI 73 Network settings check connection 155 clear login info for network...
... 6 Music audio track display 152 auto play 158 background music info panel 152 browser display 153 folder view 50 media library compilation categories 30 menu options 51 playback controls 52 playback options 53 playback procedures 49 playback screen 53 playback sequence setting 152 settings 152 shuffle mode 55 sort & filter 50 supported formats 177 use in slideshow 62 N navigation buttons 23, 24 Netflix 114 existing membership 114 navigation 114 new membership 114 network services Web UI 73 Network settings check connection 155 clear login info for network...
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... TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual connection 21 disconnection 22 Eject button 24, 25 error messages 175 media library 168 media library compilation 29 removal 22 supported devices 7 troubleshooting 173 USB ports 7 V Video menu options 38 video output component 146 composite 145 Video settings browser display 151 HDMI deep color mode 146 subtitle border 151 subtitle default 151 subtitle font size 151 video sequence 151 Videos aspect ratio 146 audio channel 45 auto play 158 browser display gallery view 151 large grid view 151 list view...
... TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual connection 21 disconnection 22 Eject button 24, 25 error messages 175 media library 168 media library compilation 29 removal 22 supported devices 7 troubleshooting 173 USB ports 7 V Video menu options 38 video output component 146 composite 145 Video settings browser display 151 HDMI deep color mode 146 subtitle border 151 subtitle default 151 subtitle font size 151 video sequence 151 Videos aspect ratio 146 audio channel 45 auto play 158 browser display gallery view 151 large grid view 151 list view...
Product Specifications
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... your media on your home network The Ethernet port lets you connect this media player to other companies. Full-HD 1080p video playback Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal-clear sound of Dolby Laboratories. No need to the user manual. Product Specifications interface Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 (input) HDMI (output) Composite A/V (output) Component video (output) Optical audio (output) Contents Media Center: media player with built-in hard drive Remote control with batteries AC adapter Quick Install Guide...
... your media on your home network The Ethernet port lets you connect this media player to other companies. Full-HD 1080p video playback Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal-clear sound of Dolby Laboratories. No need to the user manual. Product Specifications interface Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 (input) HDMI (output) Composite A/V (output) Component video (output) Optical audio (output) Contents Media Center: media player with built-in hard drive Remote control with batteries AC adapter Quick Install Guide...