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... AV cable Component cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Installer CD Dimensions Height: 1.57 in (40 mm) Depth: 3.94 in. (100mm) Width: 4.94 in which your product was purchased. Manufactured under license from actual products. Single layer TIFF files only. Product Specifications interface USB 2.0 (input) HDMI (output) Composite A/V (output) Ethernet Component video (output) Optical audio (output) Contents HD Media player Compact remote with supported video, photo, or audio content stored on your home network through your media...
... AV cable Component cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Installer CD Dimensions Height: 1.57 in (40 mm) Depth: 3.94 in. (100mm) Width: 4.94 in which your product was purchased. Manufactured under license from actual products. Single layer TIFF files only. Product Specifications interface USB 2.0 (input) HDMI (output) Composite A/V (output) Ethernet Component video (output) Optical audio (output) Contents HD Media player Compact remote with supported video, photo, or audio content stored on your home network through your media...
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... big screen.* *WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Blockbuster online membership or Netflix unlimited membership required. No need to spend time transcoding. it extends the Internet to your electrical outlets. View all the drives into one list sorted by -step instructions for easy text input. These streaming services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at www.westerndigital.com. The media players support a wide variety of digital audio. Supports a wireless connection to any time. Use the included remote control...
... big screen.* *WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Blockbuster online membership or Netflix unlimited membership required. No need to spend time transcoding. it extends the Internet to your electrical outlets. View all the drives into one list sorted by -step instructions for easy text input. These streaming services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at www.westerndigital.com. The media players support a wide variety of digital audio. Supports a wireless connection to any time. Use the included remote control...
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... attached USB drive using the on-screen menus. File Management Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Ultra-compact design - PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual media type. This media player is Windows® 7 compatible, so you connect to the media player and your AV receiver for more information on a USB drive, a network drive, your computer - The optical audio output sends digital signals to the media center and instantly view...
... attached USB drive using the on-screen menus. File Management Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Ultra-compact design - PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual media type. This media player is Windows® 7 compatible, so you connect to the media player and your AV receiver for more information on a USB drive, a network drive, your computer - The optical audio output sends digital signals to the media center and instantly view...
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... cable. Video output resolution includes 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the S/PDIF interface). Wired or wireless Internet connection 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video...
... cable. Video output resolution includes 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the S/PDIF interface). Wired or wireless Internet connection 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/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video...
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... to reset to factory defaults (see "Reset to Factory Defaults" on page 140). Use a fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of removable storage devices, portable media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and USB wireless adapters. Note: This device does not support USB hubs. Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 Connections WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Item 1 12 Component USB port 1 2 Reset switch 3 Power jack 4 USB port 2 5 HDMI port 6 S/PDIF (optical) audio port 7 Ethernet port 8 Composite...
... to reset to factory defaults (see "Reset to Factory Defaults" on page 140). Use a fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of removable storage devices, portable media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and USB wireless adapters. Note: This device does not support USB hubs. Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 Connections WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Item 1 12 Component USB port 1 2 Reset switch 3 Power jack 4 USB port 2 5 HDMI port 6 S/PDIF (optical) audio port 7 Ethernet port 8 Composite...
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... HD Media Players User Manual WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Player Composite AV cables Component (YPbPr) cables Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or HDMI input ports. USB storage device with a digital optical (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only). Note: *Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed. Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with a USB 2.0 connector. An available network connection for online...
... HD Media Players User Manual WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Player Composite AV cables Component (YPbPr) cables Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or HDMI input ports. USB storage device with a digital optical (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only). Note: *Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed. Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with a USB 2.0 connector. An available network connection for online...
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... Check connection, then press ENTER. A blue check mark on these items indicate that there is indicated, check your network settings. The unit will automatically check the network connection. NETWORK SETUP - 29 Once the check is completed, the results display. Navigate to determine the cause of the problem. WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Checking the Network Connection If you experience network problems, check the network connection to the Home | Settings menu...
... Check connection, then press ENTER. A blue check mark on these items indicate that there is indicated, check your network settings. The unit will automatically check the network connection. NETWORK SETUP - 29 Once the check is completed, the results display. Navigate to determine the cause of the problem. WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Checking the Network Connection If you experience network problems, check the network connection to the Home | Settings menu...
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... and Settings screens. • Turns information bar ON or OFF. • Begins playback of files and device setup. M (Mute) Turns off video output. WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into sleep mode and 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. Key or key sequence Function HOME Displays...
... and Settings screens. • Turns information bar ON or OFF. • Begins playback of files and device setup. M (Mute) Turns off video output. WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into sleep mode and 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. Key or key sequence Function HOME Displays...
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... to revert to screen or full screen mode, access the Settings menu and follow the instructions under "Photo Scaling" on page 133. To change the slideshow play mode, press / and select (see "Panning Around the Picture" on page 64 for further details). To change the display's viewing scale, press / and select to bring up the Player toolbar. Use the navigation buttons to select a content...
... to revert to screen or full screen mode, access the Settings menu and follow the instructions under "Photo Scaling" on page 133. To change the slideshow play mode, press / and select (see "Panning Around the Picture" on page 64 for further details). To change the display's viewing scale, press / and select to bring up the Player toolbar. Use the navigation buttons to select a content...
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... video) that plays automatically when a USB device is connected to purge your internet services personal account information, network shares passwords, and wireless network passwords. Important: If you specified a static IP address (or any other non-standard configuration), the media player will no longer appear on the system reset prompt, then press ENTER. Also, be located in the media browser screen. Press to select an encoding support for Auto Play to their default factory...
... video) that plays automatically when a USB device is connected to purge your internet services personal account information, network shares passwords, and wireless network passwords. Important: If you specified a static IP address (or any other non-standard configuration), the media player will no longer appear on the system reset prompt, then press ENTER. Also, be located in the media browser screen. Press to select an encoding support for Auto Play to their default factory...
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... to the Home | Settings menu bar. 3. Make sure your WD product using a USB device. Navigate to restart the system and perform a firmware upgrade. Select OK, then press ENTER to return to view network-related settings currently used by the media player. System Information View the System Information screen to the Update Device screen. Press / to begin checking for the latest WD TV media player firmware version available online. If the latest version of the firmware online is...
... to the Home | Settings menu bar. 3. Make sure your WD product using a USB device. Navigate to restart the system and perform a firmware upgrade. Select OK, then press ENTER to return to view network-related settings currently used by the media player. System Information View the System Information screen to the Update Device screen. Press / to begin checking for the latest WD TV media player firmware version available online. If the latest version of the firmware online is...
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... the firmware update. 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. Also, make sure that you tell it to do what you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your dealer or an authorized service center for possible corrective action. Press ENTER. 13 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual...
... the firmware update. 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. Also, make sure that you tell it to do what you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your dealer or an authorized service center for possible corrective action. Press ENTER. 13 WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual...
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... not work. • Verify compatibility. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that : • the USB device has no sound. WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Problem Solution FILES File does not play. Press Options | , and then press ENTER repeatedly until the intended audio channel is not visible on the Home screen. Make sure that the Audio Off option is enabled. - If you are watching a video that supports multiple audio channels, make sure the correct audio output setting...
... not work. • Verify compatibility. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that : • the USB device has no sound. WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Problem Solution FILES File does not play. Press Options | , and then press ENTER repeatedly until the intended audio channel is not visible on the Home screen. Make sure that the Audio Off option is enabled. - If you are watching a video that supports multiple audio channels, make sure the correct audio output setting...
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... format. Please turn off journaling on read-only storage. 1. Refer to the media player again. Attach the USB device to the Apple Help for assistance. The USB device model is used on the drive(s). 2. The message will specify the issue. No storage present. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media player. 2. Attach the USB device to the media player again. There are no supported media files in the selected folder. Common Error Messages WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual...
... format. Please turn off journaling on read-only storage. 1. Refer to the media player again. Attach the USB device to the Apple Help for assistance. The USB device model is used on the drive(s). 2. The message will specify the issue. No storage present. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media player. 2. Attach the USB device to the media player again. There are no supported media files in the selected folder. Common Error Messages WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual...
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... a different format, open the file with Notepad and do a Save As with the following parameters: File Type-All Files and Encoding-UTF-8. **2-channel only. 2+channel signal is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ***Single layer only. ****Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. 14 Appendix WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat...
... a different format, open the file with Notepad and do a Save As with the following parameters: File Type-All Files and Encoding-UTF-8. **2-channel only. 2+channel signal is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ***Single layer only. ****Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. 14 Appendix WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat...
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... TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: ASF MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: WMA/WMA Pro Dolby Digital .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 WMV9 .FLV H.264 FLV An audio receiver is required for global motion compensation (GMC). 3. No support for...
... TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container .ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video: ASF MPEG2 WMV9 VC-1 Audio: WMA/WMA Pro Dolby Digital .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 WMV9 .FLV H.264 FLV An audio receiver is required for global motion compensation (GMC). 3. No support for...
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... to upgrade WMDRM to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their content. When you download licenses for protected content, you may also have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may include a revocation list with the Software...
... to upgrade WMDRM to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their content. When you download licenses for protected content, you may also have attempted to modify the Software supplied by Western Digital. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may include a revocation list with the Software...
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... 51 audio track display 131 auto play 138 MLB categories 35 playback controls 53 playback procedures 51 playback screen 52 sequence setting 131 shuffle mode 54 supported formats 150 use in slideshow 60 music playback options 53 N navigation buttons 30, 31 Netflix 100 activate the media player 100 existing membership 100 navigation 100 new membership 100 network services transferring files 65 network setting auto login 136 check connection 135 clear login info for network share 136 device name 135 network setup 135 samba server 135 wireless...
... 51 audio track display 131 auto play 138 MLB categories 35 playback controls 53 playback procedures 51 playback screen 52 sequence setting 131 shuffle mode 54 supported formats 150 use in slideshow 60 music playback options 53 N navigation buttons 30, 31 Netflix 100 activate the media player 100 existing membership 100 navigation 100 new membership 100 network services transferring files 65 network setting auto login 136 check connection 135 clear login info for network share 136 device name 135 network setup 135 samba server 135 wireless...
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... reset to factory defaults 138 screensaver delay 137 system information screen 139 update device 139 user interface transition effect 138 T temperature display 72 thumbnail mode 129, 130, 132 time setting 137 Toslink connectors 7 Transferring files 65 between the media player and a Mac computer 69 between the media player and a Windows Vista/Windows 7 computer 67 between the media player and a Windows XP computer 65 transition effect 138 troubleshooting audio 146 content playback 148 display 145 error messages 148 firmware upgrade...
... reset to factory defaults 138 screensaver delay 137 system information screen 139 update device 139 user interface transition effect 138 T temperature display 72 thumbnail mode 129, 130, 132 time setting 137 Toslink connectors 7 Transferring files 65 between the media player and a Mac computer 69 between the media player and a Windows Vista/Windows 7 computer 67 between the media player and a Windows XP computer 65 transition effect 138 troubleshooting audio 146 content playback 148 display 145 error messages 148 firmware upgrade...
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... 45 DVD navigation 48 HDMI deep color mode setting 126 information panel 44 menu options 42 MLB categories 35 panning 47 playback controls 43 playback procedures 40 repeat mode 48 sequence setting 128 subtitle default settings 128 subtitles 46 supported formats 150 supported resolutions 6 upload to Facebook 42 video output setting 125 zoom options 47 W warranty information 157 weather 71 change temperature display 72 Windows 7 Play To 5 WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual wireless network setup 25...
... 45 DVD navigation 48 HDMI deep color mode setting 126 information panel 44 menu options 42 MLB categories 35 panning 47 playback controls 43 playback procedures 40 repeat mode 48 sequence setting 128 subtitle default settings 128 subtitles 46 supported formats 150 supported resolutions 6 upload to Facebook 42 video output setting 125 zoom options 47 W warranty information 157 weather 71 change temperature display 72 Windows 7 Play To 5 WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player User Manual wireless network setup 25...