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... 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Accessories 3 2 Product Overview 4 3 Features and Functions 6 Features 6 Connections 8 LED Indicator 9 Remote Control 10 4 Getting Started 11 Package Contents 11 Installation Requirements 11 Operating System Compatibility 11 Installation Procedure 12 5 Network Setup 20 Ethernet Network ... Network Connection 24 6 Finding Your Content 25 Accessing Media Content 25 Transferring Files 30 Share a Folder on Your Computer 35 Using the Web UI 36 7 Operating the Media Player 40 Using the Remote Control 40 Using a USB Keyboard 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
... 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Accessories 3 2 Product Overview 4 3 Features and Functions 6 Features 6 Connections 8 LED Indicator 9 Remote Control 10 4 Getting Started 11 Package Contents 11 Installation Requirements 11 Operating System Compatibility 11 Installation Procedure 12 5 Network Setup 20 Ethernet Network ... Network Connection 24 6 Finding Your Content 25 Accessing Media Content 25 Transferring Files 30 Share a Folder on Your Computer 35 Using the Web UI 36 7 Operating the Media Player 40 Using the Remote Control 40 Using a USB Keyboard 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
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WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your first telephone contact with WD technical ... the label on the bottom of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your media player has an active network connnection, you can register directly from the device using the supplied remote control (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 41) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Go to "Device Registration...
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your first telephone contact with WD technical ... the label on the bottom of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your media player has an active network connnection, you can register directly from the device using the supplied remote control (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 41) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. Go to "Device Registration...
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WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Programmable remote - Use the on-screen keyboard or attach your entertainment center. Advanced navigation options Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - Additional composite (RCA) outputs ensure compatibility... video output - Customize buttons for the best surround sound experience. Use your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus. Use the included programmable remote control to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Browse your media by media type in folders or drives. S/PDIF digital output -
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Programmable remote - Use the on-screen keyboard or attach your entertainment center. Advanced navigation options Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - Additional composite (RCA) outputs ensure compatibility... video output - Customize buttons for the best surround sound experience. Use your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus. Use the included programmable remote control to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Browse your media by media type in folders or drives. S/PDIF digital output -
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... is connected and the power is on page 205. LED Indicator WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1 2 Item 1 2 Component Infrared receiver LED Description • Receives signals from the remote control. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 If the Media Library is being mounted in the Setup options (see "Media Library Compilation" on page 49), the LED flashes at the same...
... is connected and the power is on page 205. LED Indicator WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 1 2 Item 1 2 Component Infrared receiver LED Description • Receives signals from the remote control. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 If the Media Library is being mounted in the Setup options (see "Media Library Compilation" on page 49), the LED flashes at the same...
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... sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. Infrared transmitter 1 2. POWER 3. MUTE 13 9. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 10 Next Page 8 16 16. Back (last screen) 6. Remote Control WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of attached storage) 9 10 18 Note: For additional information, see "Using...
... sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. Infrared transmitter 1 2. POWER 3. MUTE 13 9. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 10 Next Page 8 16 16. Back (last screen) 6. Remote Control WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of attached storage) 9 10 18 Note: For additional information, see "Using...
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... reliability, it is compatible with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media player is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). GETTING STARTED - 11 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...
... reliability, it is compatible with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media player is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). GETTING STARTED - 11 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...
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Connecting the Power Cable" on page 14. Connecting the Media Player" on page 13. 2. Connecting to the media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into the remote control. 4. Connect the power cable to Your Network" on page 20). See "...1. GETTING STARTED - 12 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the power cable. See "Step 1 - Connect the media player to the power cable plug. Connecting a USB Device (Optional)" on your media content ("Step 3 - Some ...
Connecting the Power Cable" on page 14. Connecting the Media Player" on page 13. 2. Connecting to the media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into the remote control. 4. Connect the power cable to Your Network" on page 20). See "...1. GETTING STARTED - 12 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the power cable. See "Step 1 - Connect the media player to the power cable plug. Connecting a USB Device (Optional)" on your media content ("Step 3 - Some ...
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Disconnect the USB device from the media player. Press the EJECT button 2. With the selected, press OK again. 4. Press / to select the USB device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. WD TV Live Streaming 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. Press OK. GETTING STARTED - 18
Disconnect the USB device from the media player. Press the EJECT button 2. With the selected, press OK again. 4. Press / to select the USB device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. WD TV Live Streaming 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. Press OK. GETTING STARTED - 18
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..., press Setup on your computer keyboard. Press ENTER on the remote controller and navigate to use the Web UI. The Web UI menu options display. Open a Web brower and type in the address field. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Web UI The media player provides a Web-based user interface (UI) that can also click...
..., press Setup on your computer keyboard. Press ENTER on the remote controller and navigate to use the Web UI. The Web UI menu options display. Open a Web brower and type in the address field. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Web UI The media player provides a Web-based user interface (UI) that can also click...
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... copy the URL from this browser screen and enter it in the Web UI home page to control your media player (see "Using the Remote Control" on your smartphone as a virtual remote controller by touching the buttons on the screen. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual System Click System in a browser on page 41 for further information). You can change...
... copy the URL from this browser screen and enter it in the Web UI home page to control your media player (see "Using the Remote Control" on your smartphone as a virtual remote controller by touching the buttons on the screen. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual System Click System in a browser on page 41 for further information). You can change...
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... previous audio/video/image file. • Press to page up. • During Video REV mode, press to the previous screen. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 7 Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player's ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for five seconds to completely shut down . • During Video FF mode, press to...
... previous audio/video/image file. • Press to page up. • During Video REV mode, press to the previous screen. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 7 Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player's ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for five seconds to completely shut down . • During Video FF mode, press to...
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... the following speeds: ×2, ×4, ×8, ×16, ×32. This function is only available when the Media Library setting is enabled. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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...
... the following speeds: ×2, ×4, ×8, ×16, ×32. This function is only available when the Media Library setting is enabled. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 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...
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... based on the remote control. For example, music files can be categorized based on page 172. For more information, see "Setup and Advanced Features" on their genre or the artist's name. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Media Player UI The Home screen displays when turn on your media library and configure the media player's settings. The menu...
... based on the remote control. For example, music files can be categorized based on page 172. For more information, see "Setup and Advanced Features" on their genre or the artist's name. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Using the Media Player UI The Home screen displays when turn on your media library and configure the media player's settings. The menu...
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... search for instructions. Press OK. Press on page 49 for (Videos, Music, or Photos). 2. Select Title, Director, or Actor (Videos); WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. Go to "Media Library Compilation" on the remote control. 3. To perform a media search: 1. Music Search Options -
... search for instructions. Press OK. Press on page 49 for (Videos, Music, or Photos). 2. Select Title, Director, or Actor (Videos); WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. Go to "Media Library Compilation" on the remote control. 3. To perform a media search: 1. Music Search Options -
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... such as an alternative to OK. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Use the alpha-numeric keys on the keyboard). If you want to erase the last character entered, navigate to the methods above. then press OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 53 See "Using a USB Keyboard"...keyboard characters. Select , then press OK to display the symbols for multi-lingual/multi-character input (applicable to certain letters on the remote control to enter search terms. For example, press the 2 button a number of times to this method are as follows: - Alternatives to enter ...
... such as an alternative to OK. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 4. Use the alpha-numeric keys on the keyboard). If you want to erase the last character entered, navigate to the methods above. then press OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 53 See "Using a USB Keyboard"...keyboard characters. Select , then press OK to display the symbols for multi-lingual/multi-character input (applicable to certain letters on the remote control to enter search terms. For example, press the 2 button a number of times to this method are as follows: - Alternatives to enter ...
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..., select Submit on the bottom of the Field.jpg Gloss.mp3 7. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, press OK to perform the saved search. 6. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Navigate to and press OK to move the cursor backward and to move the cursor...move the cursor forward in the search field will result to a search results like this: Global party.mpeg Glow of the on the remote control. This toggles you to the Search History list. Press / to select a search from the display. Press OK to display the ...
..., select Submit on the bottom of the Field.jpg Gloss.mp3 7. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, press OK to perform the saved search. 6. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Navigate to and press OK to move the cursor backward and to move the cursor...move the cursor forward in the search field will result to a search results like this: Global party.mpeg Glow of the on the remote control. This toggles you to the Search History list. Press / to select a search from the display. Press OK to display the ...
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... the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. See "Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation" on page 50 for more information on Browser Display settings). WATCHING VIDEO - 56 Video Playback To play . WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 8 Watching Video You can choose to navigate using a filter option...
... the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. See "Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation" on page 50 for more information on Browser Display settings). WATCHING VIDEO - 56 Video Playback To play . WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 8 Watching Video You can choose to navigate using a filter option...
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... Press PAUSE/PLAY to resume playback on the remote control to the previous chapter (if the video file supports chapters). Up arrow • Move subtitles up on page 60. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the selected position Scans the... video playback forward or backward The media player supports the following scan speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x NEXT ...
... Press PAUSE/PLAY to resume playback on the remote control to the previous chapter (if the video file supports chapters). Up arrow • Move subtitles up on page 60. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the selected position Scans the... video playback forward or backward The media player supports the following scan speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x NEXT ...
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... skip forward 10 minutes. • Press NEXT to skip to the previous chapter. DVD Navigation Controls Use these buttons on the media player remote as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. WATCHING VIDEO - 69 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been...
... skip forward 10 minutes. • Press NEXT to skip to the previous chapter. DVD Navigation Controls Use these buttons on the media player remote as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. WATCHING VIDEO - 69 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been...
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...during photo playback - Note: If you leave the music playback screen, the only playback controls that work are the STOP button (to create a preset. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the selected position. to jump to select the scan speed). ...remote control to control music playback when in the music folder/ playlist Press PREV (previous track) twice. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to the previous or next track). Scan the audio playback forward or backward The media player...
...during photo playback - Note: If you leave the music playback screen, the only playback controls that work are the STOP button (to create a preset. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the selected position. to jump to select the scan speed). ...remote control to control music playback when in the music folder/ playlist Press PREV (previous track) twice. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to the previous or next track). Scan the audio playback forward or backward The media player...