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...-speed Internet connection wirelessly, no PC required. High-performance, streaming-ready WiFi - Play media from your new media player. With the WD TV Live streaming media player, you need to your HDTV. Play virtually any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. WD TV Live brings casual games to stream HD. Your media collection belongs on your big screen TV. Don't settle for installing and using your USB drive, network drive, and any file format. Show photos and movies directly...
...-speed Internet connection wirelessly, no PC required. High-performance, streaming-ready WiFi - Play media from your new media player. With the WD TV Live streaming media player, you need to your HDTV. Play virtually any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. WD TV Live brings casual games to stream HD. Your media collection belongs on your big screen TV. Don't settle for installing and using your USB drive, network drive, and any file format. Show photos and movies directly...
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... Software Update. For Windows, go to the 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 the following operating systems: Windows® Windows...
... Software Update. For Windows, go to the 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 the following operating systems: Windows® Windows...
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... media files. (Scanning is entered, press / to select OK, then press OK. 3. GETTING STARTED - 18 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 3 - Once the USB drive has been unlocked, the menu bar for the selected media type will appear. Disconnect the USB drive. 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. Select Submit, then press OK. If you want to turn...
... media files. (Scanning is entered, press / to select OK, then press OK. 3. GETTING STARTED - 18 WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Step 3 - Once the USB drive has been unlocked, the menu bar for the selected media type will appear. Disconnect the USB drive. 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. Select Submit, then press OK. If you want to turn...
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... are using a wireless-N access point (AP) and it has been set to select your wireless network from the list, and press OK. Disabling wireless security is only available via the Setup menu. Proceed to operate in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Select an available access point found by the media player. Manually enter the wireless network name - The wizard begins automatic network connection. To change or manually configure your wireless network...
... are using a wireless-N access point (AP) and it has been set to select your wireless network from the list, and press OK. Disabling wireless security is only available via the Setup menu. Proceed to operate in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then press OK. 2. Select an available access point found by the media player. Manually enter the wireless network name - The wizard begins automatic network connection. To change or manually configure your wireless network...
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... source menu. CTRL + F (Search) Locates a media file in on page 188. 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. Pressing CTRL + C activates the change view menu. From an online media content screen, press to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. N (Next) • Skips to the next audio, video, or image file...
... source menu. CTRL + F (Search) Locates a media file in on page 188. 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. Pressing CTRL + C activates the change view menu. From an online media content screen, press to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. N (Next) • Skips to the next audio, video, or image file...
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... 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 "Get Content Info" on page 63. See "Video Playback Controls" on page 63. See "Rate" on page 66. Repeat To set repeat and shuffle options. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. Play Mode Use the music play mode...
... 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 "Get Content Info" on page 63. See "Video Playback Controls" on page 63. See "Rate" on page 66. Repeat To set repeat and shuffle options. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. Play Mode Use the music play mode...
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... it will continue to activate the device and enter the CinemaNow PIN code. with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound Note: *CinemaNow account required. US only. No subscription required! 2. Your selection will appear in or create a free CinemaNow account. Press OK again to download while you start playback. The list of Services display in the Download Manager on -screen instructions to http://www.cinemanow.com.
... it will continue to activate the device and enter the CinemaNow PIN code. with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound Note: *CinemaNow account required. US only. No subscription required! 2. Your selection will appear in or create a free CinemaNow account. Press OK again to download while you start playback. The list of Services display in the Download Manager on -screen instructions to http://www.cinemanow.com.
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... for video playback. Access YouTube Leanback online at www.youtube.com/leanback. A default video plays. Use the PAUSE/PLAY, REW, FF, NEXT, and PREV buttons for videos. INTERNET SERVICES - 166 The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Use the navigation buttons to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK. 4. Navigate to select System, then press OK. 3. Press / to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To set the media player...
... for video playback. Access YouTube Leanback online at www.youtube.com/leanback. A default video plays. Use the PAUSE/PLAY, REW, FF, NEXT, and PREV buttons for videos. INTERNET SERVICES - 166 The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Use the navigation buttons to select Additional Encoding Support, then press OK. 4. Navigate to select System, then press OK. 3. Press / to the Home | Services menu bar and and press OK. 2. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To set the media player...
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... 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 PGS, SUB/IDX, or VOBSUB subtitles. "Subtitle font size" at the bottom of these video playback modes. Note: The above subtitle options are only relevant to Off) if your video file supports it. Use the buttons to select a subtitle font size. Subtitle Border Use this menu to set...
... 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 PGS, SUB/IDX, or VOBSUB subtitles. "Subtitle font size" at the bottom of these video playback modes. Note: The above subtitle options are only relevant to Off) if your video file supports it. Use the buttons to select a subtitle font size. Subtitle Border Use this menu to set...
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WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the audio browser screen. The default setting is 15 minutes or longer. Go to resume or restart a music file that is File name. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to "To set the music repeat mode:" on page 78 for audio files. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 179 The default setting is playing in the background. Audio Track Display Use this menu to...
WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the audio browser screen. The default setting is 15 minutes or longer. Go to resume or restart a music file that is File name. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to "To set the music repeat mode:" on page 78 for audio files. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 179 The default setting is playing in the background. Audio Track Display Use this menu to...
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... Home | Setup menu bar. 2. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 182 Navigate to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Press / to configure and view the media player's network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. See "Network Setup" on page 21 for advanced users only. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Settings Use the menus in this category to select Network Setup, then press OK. 4. Important: Manual setup is recommended for information and instructions...
... Home | Setup menu bar. 2. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 182 Navigate to make a selection from the list of options, then press OK. Press / to configure and view the media player's network settings after initial setup using the setup wizard. See "Network Setup" on page 21 for advanced users only. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual Network Settings Use the menus in this category to select Network Setup, then press OK. 4. Important: Manual setup is recommended for information and instructions...
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... each button. Auto Play Select the type of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB device is plugged into USB port 1 on the front of the media player. Note: The auto play function will only work if the USB device is connected to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. The remote settings menu displays the functions currently assigned to select a numbered button. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 188 The media files must be located in the USB device's root...
... each button. Auto Play Select the type of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB device is plugged into USB port 1 on the front of the media player. Note: The auto play function will only work if the USB device is connected to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. The remote settings menu displays the functions currently assigned to select a numbered button. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 188 The media files must be located in the USB device's root...
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... the Register Product screen, press to turn off , the WD LED will no longer appear on - If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). Reset Web Interface Login - Select Submit, then press OK. 11. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Also, be sure to reset the media player to type in your email address using the on -screen keyboard. Use the navigation buttons to factory defaults and SETUP AND ADVANCED...
... the Register Product screen, press to turn off , the WD LED will no longer appear on - If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). Reset Web Interface Login - Select Submit, then press OK. 11. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual 6. Also, be sure to reset the media player to type in your email address using the on -screen keyboard. Use the navigation buttons to factory defaults and SETUP AND ADVANCED...
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... system firmware. 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. 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. If you do not unplug the USB storage device if doing things that tells your media player how to operate...
... system firmware. 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. 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. If you do not unplug the USB storage device if doing things that tells your media player how to operate...
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... enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. This restarts the system. Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts. Safely remove the USB device from the computer and attach it to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Press OK. 2. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Connect the USB device to your computer. 3. If the Sync and Transfer screen...
... enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. This restarts the system. Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts. Safely remove the USB device from the computer and attach it to access video, music, or photo files on the attached USB device. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Press OK. 2. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Connect the USB device to your computer. 3. If the Sync and Transfer screen...
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... turn off journaling on read-only storage. 1. CONTENT PLAYBACK There is disabled. 3. Common Error Messages WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear. No storage present. Connect the USB device to your computer and make sure the read -only." Refer to the Apple Help for assistance. The USB device model is used on the drive(s). 2. Use another folder that contains your storage setting. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble...
... turn off journaling on read-only storage. 1. CONTENT PLAYBACK There is disabled. 3. Common Error Messages WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear. No storage present. Connect the USB device to your computer and make sure the read -only." Refer to the Apple Help for assistance. The USB device model is used on the drive(s). 2. Use another folder that contains your storage setting. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble...
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... 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 not responsible for any and all obligations and liabilities of the applicable instructions, as new. Modification of purchase; 2) you may at no liability for any Open Source Software, is determined...
... 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 not responsible for any and all obligations and liabilities of the applicable instructions, as new. Modification of purchase; 2) you may at no liability for any Open Source Software, is determined...
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... modified in accordance with every copy of the Executable Files or Source Code You distribute and ensure that anyone receiving such Executable Files and Source Code agrees that itself , though, cannot be distributed or republished without the prior written consent of the Work. 6. You agree to the collection of warranties. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual d. Work" refers to defend, indemnify...
... modified in accordance with every copy of the Executable Files or Source Code You distribute and ensure that anyone receiving such Executable Files and Source Code agrees that itself , though, cannot be distributed or republished without the prior written consent of the Work. 6. You agree to the collection of warranties. WD TV Live Streaming Media Player User Manual d. Work" refers to defend, indemnify...
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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...