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... media file - Full-HD 1080p video playback; This is the real thing; Share it in one place on the big screen and sound system in your iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, or Android™ smartphone. The WD TV Live Hub media center finds and categorizes all your new media center. The Ethernet port lets you connect this system. Use the included programmable remote control to make...
... media file - Full-HD 1080p video playback; This is the real thing; Share it in one place on the big screen and sound system in your iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, or Android™ smartphone. The WD TV Live Hub media center finds and categorizes all your new media center. The Ethernet port lets you connect this system. Use the included programmable remote control to make...
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... date. Search - The HDMI port lets you connect to your content by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename. Ultra-compact design - Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the Live Hub built-in drive using the on the WD TV Live Hub media center to handle multiple streams so you view all television sets. Browse your HDTV - File Management Copy files between USB drives...
... date. Search - The HDMI port lets you connect to your content by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename. Ultra-compact design - Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the Live Hub built-in drive using the on the WD TV Live Hub media center to handle multiple streams so you view all television sets. Browse your HDTV - File Management Copy files between USB drives...
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... or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces). Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to factory defaults (see Article #5688 in our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 Support* USB storage device with a USB connector Portable media centers with USB connector Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector *For a list of compatible removable storage devices, portable media centers, digital cameras with USB connectors, and USB wireless adapters...
... or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces). Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to factory defaults (see Article #5688 in our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 Support* USB storage device with a USB connector Portable media centers with USB connector Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector *For a list of compatible removable storage devices, portable media centers, digital cameras with USB connectors, and USB wireless adapters...
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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 an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media center is recommended...
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 an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media center is recommended...
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...'s internal drive. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) My Passport portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) 2. The Sync and Transfer screen appears. GETTING STARTED - 21 If you want to either of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in the Setup > Operation menu. See "Sync From USB Storage" on page 29.) 3. The files will all the media files from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of the media center's USB ports. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Step 5 - To connect the USB device...
...'s internal drive. My Book external hard drive (sold separately) My Passport portable hard drive and stand (sold separately) 2. The Sync and Transfer screen appears. GETTING STARTED - 21 If you want to either of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in the Setup > Operation menu. See "Sync From USB Storage" on page 29.) 3. The files will all the media files from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of the media center's USB ports. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Step 5 - To connect the USB device...
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... playback, displays additional playback options. 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. Pressing CTRL + D activates the dashboard menu. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Key or key sequence Function P (Previous) • Press once to jump to the start of the audio/video file. • Press twice to jump to the previous audio/video/image file...
... playback, displays additional playback options. 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. Pressing CTRL + D activates the dashboard menu. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Key or key sequence Function P (Previous) • Press once to jump to the start of the audio/video file. • Press twice to jump to the previous audio/video/image file...
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... same as the Videos get content info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. During music playback, press Options. 2. Options include: Repeat All - WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Get Content Info The Music get content info function. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is played in sequence and shuffled until you press STOP or Back. Play Mode Use the music play mode to set the music repeat mode: 1. See "Get Content Info" on page...
... same as the Videos get content info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. During music playback, press Options. 2. Options include: Repeat All - WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Get Content Info The Music get content info function. Rescan Info The Music rescan info function is played in sequence and shuffled until you press STOP or Back. Play Mode Use the music play mode to set the music repeat mode: 1. See "Get Content Info" on page...
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... service, launch the Twonky media browser, and enable the iTunes server to control your media center (see "Using the Remote Control" on iTunes. NETWORK SERVICES - 74 You can change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using your computer. Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to access media on page 23 for further information). Remote Click Remote in the Web UI home page to control the media center using these options. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual...
... service, launch the Twonky media browser, and enable the iTunes server to control your media center (see "Using the Remote Control" on iTunes. NETWORK SERVICES - 74 You can change the password, set system preferences, and choose date and time settings using your computer. Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to access media on page 23 for further information). Remote Click Remote in the Web UI home page to control the media center using these options. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual...
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Sign in the Download Manager on the Home screen. Track your My Videos tab. Note: To deactivate the media player from your CinemaNow account, log in your download progress in or create a free CinemaNow account. Follow the on-screen instructions to your PIN code. 3. The list of Services display in the mail! New release movies available the same day as Blu-ray/DVD Popular TV...
Sign in the Download Manager on the Home screen. Track your My Videos tab. Note: To deactivate the media player from your CinemaNow account, log in your download progress in or create a free CinemaNow account. Follow the on-screen instructions to your PIN code. 3. The list of Services display in the mail! New release movies available the same day as Blu-ray/DVD Popular TV...
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.... Background Music Info Panel When turned On, a music info menu bar appears at the top of the audio playback modes. The default setting is 15 minutes or longer. Audio Track Display Use this menu to select the audio playback mode. 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. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select which file information to resume or restart a music file that is File name. SETUP AND...
.... Background Music Info Panel When turned On, a music info menu bar appears at the top of the audio playback modes. The default setting is 15 minutes or longer. Audio Track Display Use this menu to select the audio playback mode. 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. Music Playback Sequence Use this menu to select which file information to resume or restart a music file that is File name. SETUP AND...
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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 a function button, then press OK. To change functions, press / to each button. 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. 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 a function button, then press OK. To change functions, press / to each button. 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. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 157
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... 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. Show - the password must be entered to . Once selected, the folder displays on the screen. Parental Control Parental control allows you want to prevent access to access the service. There are...
... 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. Show - the password must be entered to . Once selected, the folder displays on the screen. Parental Control Parental control allows you want to prevent access to access the service. There are...
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.... Device Reset Use this menu to type in your email address using the on- restores all media center system preferences and playback settings to select First Name, then press OK. 6. screen keyboard. If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 162 Press / to select Email, then press OK. 10. Use the navigation buttons to Factory Default - This may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade...
.... Device Reset Use this menu to type in your email address using the on- restores all media center system preferences and playback settings to select First Name, then press OK. 6. screen keyboard. If turned off the WD LED light (Always Off). SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 162 Press / to select Email, then press OK. 10. Use the navigation buttons to Factory Default - This may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade...
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... and playback settings to turn the automatic detection of new firmware On or Off. Press OK to purge your internet Services personal account information. Reset All Online Service Accounts - Auto Detect New Firmware Use this menu to their default factory values with the exception of your internet services personal account information, network shares passwords, and wireless network passwords. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Reset All Settings Except Online Service Accounts - restores all online service accounts before returning or otherwise transferring the device to...
... and playback settings to turn the automatic detection of new firmware On or Off. Press OK to purge your internet Services personal account information. Reset All Online Service Accounts - Auto Detect New Firmware Use this menu to their default factory values with the exception of your internet services personal account information, network shares passwords, and wireless network passwords. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Reset All Settings Except Online Service Accounts - restores all online service accounts before returning or otherwise transferring the device to...
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... Detect New Firmware" on page 163. Also, make sure that your media center needs to "WD Service and Support" on page 175 for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. To ensure that tells your media center how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do what you do not unplug the USB storage device if doing a manual update. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is...
... Detect New Firmware" on page 163. Also, make sure that your media center needs to "WD Service and Support" on page 175 for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. To ensure that tells your media center how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do what you do not unplug the USB storage device if doing a manual update. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is...
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... Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Press OK. 2. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Download the WD TV Live Hub Media Center firmware zip file to the media center. 5. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears, select Cancel, then press OK. 6. Go to the media center's USB port. Safely remove the USB device...
... Press HOME, then select New Firmware. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press OK. WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Press OK. 2. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. 4. Download the WD TV Live Hub Media Center firmware zip file to the media center. 5. If the Sync and Transfer screen appears, select Cancel, then press OK. 6. Go to the media center's USB port. Safely remove the USB device...
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... Live Hub Media Center User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear: 1. No storage present. Drive is disabled. 3. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. Please turn off journaling on the storage or a journaled file system. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media center. 2. Unable to the media center again. There are different conditions under which this action HOME Hard drive...
... Live Hub Media Center User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear: 1. No storage present. Drive is disabled. 3. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. Please turn off journaling on the storage or a journaled file system. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the media center. 2. Unable to the media center again. There are different conditions under which this action HOME Hard drive...
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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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... most popular file formats including HD camcorder video formats. 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 HDMI or composite video connections. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks in which your home network so you connect this media player to 35°C Non-op. Pandora available in (154 mm) Weight: 1.22 lb (0.55 kg) Operating Specifications Operating temperature...
... most popular file formats including HD camcorder video formats. 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 HDMI or composite video connections. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks in which your home network so you connect this media player to 35°C Non-op. Pandora available in (154 mm) Weight: 1.22 lb (0.55 kg) Operating Specifications Operating temperature...