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... website at any connected USB drives and displays it on your WD TV Live Hub media center. Play YouTube videos, access Facebook, share your new media center. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal clear sound of media file - Use the included programmable remote control to the built-in hard drive on the big screen and sound system in your HDTV - Access media anywhere on your...
... website at any connected USB drives and displays it on your WD TV Live Hub media center. Play YouTube videos, access Facebook, share your new media center. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal clear sound of media file - Use the included programmable remote control to the built-in hard drive on the big screen and sound system in your HDTV - Access media anywhere on your...
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... any file on your TV upstairs. WD TV Live Hub brings casual games to a WD TV Live Plus or WD TV Live media player or any DLNA/UPnP compatible TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or game console. This unique feature lets you view all television sets. Search by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. The optical audio output sends digital signals...
... any file on your TV upstairs. WD TV Live Hub brings casual games to a WD TV Live Plus or WD TV Live media player or any DLNA/UPnP compatible TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or game console. This unique feature lets you view all television sets. Search by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. The optical audio output sends digital signals...
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... 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 connector *For a list of a paperclip to your AV receiver (S/PDIF cable sold separately). Press and hold 10 seconds to your TV's analog video and audio jacks. Note: This device does not support USB hubs. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Video output resolution includes 480i...
... 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 connector *For a list of a paperclip to your AV receiver (S/PDIF cable sold separately). Press and hold 10 seconds to your TV's analog video and audio jacks. Note: This device does not support USB hubs. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Video output resolution includes 480i...
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... Start menu and select Windows Update. 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...
... Start menu and select Windows Update. 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...
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... and Transfer screen appears. Connecting a USB Device (Optional) The media center has two USB ports that are new (by default. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) My Passport portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) 2. For each time. GETTING STARTED - 21 Pressing OK copies all be synced to "Media Library Compilation" on page 29.) 3. The media center only syncs and copies files that support playback from the USB device into the media center's internal drive. See "Sync From USB Storage...
... and Transfer screen appears. Connecting a USB Device (Optional) The media center has two USB ports that are new (by default. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) My Passport portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) 2. For each time. GETTING STARTED - 21 Pressing OK copies all be synced to "Media Library Compilation" on page 29.) 3. The media center only syncs and copies files that support playback from the USB device into the media center's internal drive. See "Sync From USB Storage...
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... + D activates the dashboard menu. CTRL + A CTRL + B CTRL + C CTRL + D User assignable shortcut/function keys. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file or photo. Pressing CTRL + C activates the change view menu. CTRL + F (Search) Locates a media file in on page 157. From an online media content screen, press to skip forward 10 minutes. CTRL + S (Setup) Brings up . • During Video REV mode, press to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. Pressing CTRL...
... + D activates the dashboard menu. CTRL + A CTRL + B CTRL + C CTRL + D User assignable shortcut/function keys. See "Remote Settings" on the currently playing video file or photo. Pressing CTRL + C activates the change view menu. CTRL + F (Search) Locates a media file in on page 157. From an online media content screen, press to skip forward 10 minutes. CTRL + S (Setup) Brings up . • During Video REV mode, press to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. Pressing CTRL...
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... 39. Play Mode Use the music play mode to queue function. Add to Queue The Music add to Queue" on page 38. Options include: Repeat All - During music playback, press Options. 2. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Get Content Info The Music get content info function is the same as the Video add to set the music repeat mode: 1. See "Rate" on page 39. All the audio files in the current music folder...
... 39. Play Mode Use the music play mode to queue function. Add to Queue The Music add to Queue" on page 38. Options include: Repeat All - During music playback, press Options. 2. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Get Content Info The Music get content info function is the same as the Video add to set the music repeat mode: 1. See "Rate" on page 39. All the audio files in the current music folder...
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... change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using your computer. Remote Click Remote in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your media center and view general network information. Media Click Media to enable the Twonky service, launch the Twonky media browser, and enable the iTunes server to access media on page 23 for further information). Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to control your media...
... change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using your computer. Remote Click Remote in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your media center and view general network information. Media Click Media to enable the Twonky service, launch the Twonky media browser, and enable the iTunes server to access media on page 23 for further information). Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to control your media...
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... within the CinemaNow service, then press OK. To Get Started: 1. Your selection will appear in to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. Press OK again to http://www.cinemanow.com/bbactivate. Follow the on the Home screen. The list of Services display in or create a free CinemaNow account. Note: To deactivate the media player from your account at http://www.cinemanow.com. with...
... within the CinemaNow service, then press OK. To Get Started: 1. Your selection will appear in to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press OK. 4. Press OK again to http://www.cinemanow.com/bbactivate. Follow the on the Home screen. The list of Services display in or create a free CinemaNow account. Note: To deactivate the media player from your account at http://www.cinemanow.com. with...
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... the audio playback modes. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the Music settings screen to "To set the music repeat mode:" on page 54 for audio files. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to display in the background. The default setting is File name. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select which file information to resume or restart a music file that is playing in the audio browser screen. The default setting is Normal. SETUP...
... the audio playback modes. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Music Settings Use the menus in the Music settings screen to "To set the music repeat mode:" on page 54 for audio files. Resume Music Longer Than 15 Min When turned On, will prompt you to display in the background. The default setting is File name. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select which file information to resume or restart a music file that is playing in the audio browser screen. The default setting is Normal. SETUP...
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SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 157 Press / to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. To reset the function buttons to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup, etc., then press OK. To change functions, press / to each button. 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 a function button, then press OK.
SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 157 Press / to default settings, select Reset, then press OK. To reset the function buttons to select functions such as display mode, filter menu, Music, Video, Services, Setup, etc., then press OK. To change functions, press / to each button. 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 a function button, then press OK.
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Parental Control Parental control allows you want to prevent access to access the service. Ask - Additional Encoding Support Press / to password protect an Internet service so the user can access it only if the correct password is not password protected. 2. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Folder Lock Select Set Default Lock Folder to select a folder containing files you to select an encoding support for a secondary language, then press OK. Show...
Parental Control Parental control allows you want to prevent access to access the service. Ask - Additional Encoding Support Press / to password protect an Internet service so the user can access it only if the correct password is not password protected. 2. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Folder Lock Select Set Default Lock Folder to select a folder containing files you to select an encoding support for a secondary language, then press OK. Show...
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... a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. Select Submit, then press OK. 9. Select Submit, then press OK. 7. Use the navigation buttons to type in your email address using the on - Use the navigation buttons to type in your last name using the on -screen keyboard. screen keyboard. Device Reset Use this menu to select System, then press OK. 4. restores all media center system preferences and playback settings to Factory Default - SETUP AND...
... a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. Select Submit, then press OK. 9. Select Submit, then press OK. 7. Use the navigation buttons to type in your email address using the on - Use the navigation buttons to type in your last name using the on -screen keyboard. screen keyboard. Device Reset Use this menu to select System, then press OK. 4. restores all media center system preferences and playback settings to Factory Default - SETUP AND...
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... user-created Web UI password and resets it to select Device Reset, then press OK. 2. Device Reset only clears user settings from your internet services personal account information, network shares passwords, and wireless network passwords. Press / to the default password. To clear all account information and logins you need to check for Services, with the exception of new firmware On or Off. clears all the data and content from the media center's internal drive, you have the media center removed...
... user-created Web UI password and resets it to select Device Reset, then press OK. 2. Device Reset only clears user settings from your internet services personal account information, network shares passwords, and wireless network passwords. Press / to the default password. To clear all account information and logins you need to check for Services, with the exception of new firmware On or Off. clears all the data and content from the media center's internal drive, you have the media center removed...
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....wdc.com. Important: Make sure the media center's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. Upgrading the firmware is important because WD is an important set to On to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 170 Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media center's Home screen when updated firmware becomes available, providing...
....wdc.com. Important: Make sure the media center's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. Upgrading the firmware is important because WD is an important set to On to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 170 Automatic The New Firmware menu appears in the media center's Home screen when updated firmware becomes available, providing...
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... system. 3. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Download the WD TV Live Hub Media Center firmware zip file to your computer. 3. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. When the media center restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Safely remove the USB device from the computer and attach it to access video, music, or photo files on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears...
... system. 3. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Download the WD TV Live Hub Media Center firmware zip file to your computer. 3. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. When the media center restarts, the new firmware loads automatically. Safely remove the USB device from the computer and attach it to access video, music, or photo files on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears...
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... media files of the correct format. Unable to resolve this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. Unrecognized storage. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. Select another USB device. No storage present. Please check your media files. Free up drive storage space or adjust the drive settings to compile media library on the drive(s). 2. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media center. 2. Connect the USB device...
... media files of the correct format. Unable to resolve this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. Unrecognized storage. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. Select another USB device. No storage present. Please check your media files. Free up drive storage space or adjust the drive settings to compile media library on the drive(s). 2. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media center. 2. Connect the USB device...
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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...
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...be changed, terminated or interrupted at support.wdc.com/warranty for multi-channel surround sound digital output. Access media anywhere on your home network The Ethernet port lets you connect this media player to your house. Play virtually any media file WD TV Live Hub supports a wide variety of digital audio. VC-1 AP@L3 up to other countries; 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...
...be changed, terminated or interrupted at support.wdc.com/warranty for multi-channel surround sound digital output. Access media anywhere on your home network The Ethernet port lets you connect this media player to your house. Play virtually any media file WD TV Live Hub supports a wide variety of digital audio. VC-1 AP@L3 up to other countries; 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...