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WD TV® Live
WD TV® Live Plus
HD Media Player
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS – i
Table of Contents
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Recording your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registering your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Operating the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DVD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Checking the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10 Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Accessing Media Content from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11 Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Pandora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Mediafly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Netflix (for WD Live Plus only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
12 Settings and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Audio/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
13 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
System Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
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Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 1
Important User Information
Important Safety Instructions
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use
can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit
will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and
servicing.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F).
Do not drop or shake the device.
Do not move the device when it is powered on.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon them or against them.
Do not overload wall outlets.
For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com.
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WD Service and Support
Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it
before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered
through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. If the
answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone
number shown below.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.
This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD
technical support. E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our
extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new
features and services, remember to register your product online at
register.wdc.com.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these
topics:
Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.
Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special
offers.
Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA
Status, and Data Recovery Information.
Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.
Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.
North America Asia Pacific
English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861
(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/+65 62430496
Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong +800 6008 6008
India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)
011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
Europe (toll
free)*
00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia +803 852 9439
(00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 719-3240
Europe +31 880062100 Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496
Middle East +31 880062100 Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Africa +31 880062100 Singapore +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496
Taiwan +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496
* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
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Recording your WD Product Information
In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product.
You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should
also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting
technical support.
Registering your WD Product
Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable
warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of
your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product
online at register.wdc.com.
If your media player has an active network connnection, you can register directly
from the unit.
To register your WD product using the System Setting menu:
1. Make sure your media player has an active network connection.
Go to “Network Setup” on page 56 for instructions on how to set up a network
connection.
2. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
3. Press / to select System Setting , then press ENTER.
Serial Number:
MAC Address:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:
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4. Press / to select System registration, then press ENTER.
5. On the Register Product screen, press / to select First Name, then press
ENTER.
6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
7. Press / to select Last Name, then press ENTER.
8. Use the navigation buttons to type in your last name using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
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9. Press / to select Email, then press ENTER.
10.Use the navigation buttons to type in your email address using the on-
screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
11.On the Register Product screen, press to select OK, and then press
ENTER.
Accessories
For information on optional accessories for this product, visit:
US www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com
Canada www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca
Europe www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu
All others Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a
list of Technical Support contacts, visit
support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base
Answer ID 1048.
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Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live or WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player. This
user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new
media player. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at
www.westerndigital.com.
Full-HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p – This is the real thing;
Full-HD 1080p playback. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of
brilliant high definition video and the crystal clear sound of digital audio. Use the
included remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp,
animated navigation menus.
Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly – Don’t wait for the
mailman to deliver your movies and don’t settle for streaming to your small computer
screen. Access your Netflix unlimited membership and instantly watch TV episodes
and movies on your big screen.*
*WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Netflix unlimited membership required. US only.
See your personal media and Internet content on your HD TV – Experience
your movies, music, and photos as big as life on your TV in Full-HD. Stream
YouTube, Flickr, Pandora, daily video podcasts from CNN, NBC, MTV, ESPN, and
other online content.*
*Availability varies by country. Pandora available in US only. These streaming services may be changed,
terminated or interrupted at any time.
Play almost any type of media file – The media players support a wide variety of
the most popular file formats. No need to spend time transcoding.
Access media anywhere on your home network – The Ethernet port lets you
connect this media player to your home network so you can access and stream
video, view photos, and play music from any Mac, PC, and network drive in your
house.
Turn your USB drive into an HD media player – Play content from most popular
USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can
be recognized as mass storage devices. Optimized for My Passport™ portable hard
drives.
WiFi ready – Supports wireless network connection to your home network with an
optional USB wireless adapter.
Play media seamlessly from multiple USB drives – Two USB ports on the player
let you connect multiple USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. Our
media library feature collects the content on all the drives into one list sorted by
media type. There’s no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB
drives for more space.
Control your media from your computer – This media player is Windows® 7
compatible, so you can use the “Play To” feature to easily stream your Windows 7
computer’s files to your TV through your media player.*
*For more information on Play To, go to
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/play-to.
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Transfer files easily – Copy, move, or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network
drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the attached USB drive using the on-screen
menus.
Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or video camera
– Works with digital cameras, digital video cameras, in fact, any digital imaging
device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol.
Advanced navigation options
Thumbnail, list, and preview modes – Browse your content by file name or by
thumbnails of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art.
Media Library – This unique feature lets you view all your media by media type
in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. You can view your
content by categories such as genre, album, artist and date.
Search – Search by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename.
Photo viewing
Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions and background
music
Zoom and pan
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Movie viewing
Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan
View subtitles
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Music playback
Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, repeat
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date.
File Management
Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive
connected to the media player and your computer.
HDMI 1.3, composite video and component video output - The HDMI port lets
you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite
(RCA), and component outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.
SPDIF digital output – The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV
receiver for the best surroundsound experience.
Ultra-compact design - Fits easily into your entertainment center.
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Features and Functions
Features
Audio/Video Interface
HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video
Component video interface (YPbPr, green/blue/red) for analog video connection
Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection
Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio
Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new
interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to
HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI 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 Toslink S/PDIF interface).
Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content.
Multiformat Content Playback
Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of the same digital content but may
be encoded in different digital formats. For example, a single video file may actually
include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together.
The media player is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. For
a detailed list of supported formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 176. )
*To convert subtitle files encoded in 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.
Audio
codec
Audio
container
Video
codec
Video
container
Photo Subtitle* Playlist
MP3 AIFF MPEG 1 AVI GIF SRT PLS
MP2 MPEG 2 VOB/ISO BMP SUB WPL
WAV/
PCM/
LPCM
MKA MPEG 4
(ASP, AVC
HD/H.264)
WMV9 JPEG SMI M3U
Dolby
Digital**
OGG VC-1 DVR-MS TIF/
TIFF***
SSA
FLAC Xvid MKV PNG ASS
WMA MOV
AAC DAT (VCD/
SVCD
DTS**** tp, ts, m2t/
m2ts
Vorbis
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**2-channel only. 2+channel signal is sent via digital pass through to a receiver. Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
***Single layer only.
****Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535
& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support*
USB storage device with a USB connector
Portable media players with USB connector
Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector
*For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com.
USB Storage File System Support
NTFS
FAT/FAT32
HFS+
Connections
Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs.
Item Component Description
1 USB port 1 Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable
media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and
USB wireless adapters.
2Reset switch Press for one second to reset to factory default. Press and
hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL. (using a
fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip).
3 Power jack Connects the power cable
4USB port 2 The same function as USB port 1
5 HDMI port Connects to your TV’s HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately)
6Toslink (optical)
audio port
Connects to your AV receiver (Toslink cable sold separately)
7 Ethernet port Supports LAN connection for wired Internet access.
8Composite jack Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks
9 Component jack Connect to your TV’s component (YPbPr) terminals.
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LED Indicators
Item Component Description
1 Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on.
• Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is
disconnected.
• Blinking—A system diagnostic failure has occurred.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 171.
2Infrared
receiver
• Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the
remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path
between the two is unobstructed.
3 Status LED • On—A USB device is being accessed and the media player is in
idle mode.
• Off—No USB device is connected.
• Blinking—Scans for media from the USB storage.
See “Media Library” on page 165 for more information.
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Remote Control
1. Infrared transmitter
2. HOME
3. POWER
4. Navigation buttons
5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF)
6. STOP
7. BACK
8. REV (rewind)
9. PREV (previous track/page up)
10. SEARCH
11. OPTION
12. PAUSE/PLAY
13. FF (fast forward)
14. NEXT (next track/page down)
15. EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)
Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote
Control” on page 25.
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Getting Started
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
Standard or HD TV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), HDMI,
or S/PDIF input
USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector
Valid wired or wireless network connection
Media Library support requirement* —1% of total storage capacity
Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (Toslink) or stereo audio
input jack (audio playback only); Ethernet cable
*Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed.
Installation Procedure
The media player installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media.
2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit through the desired
interface option.
3. Connect the power cable.
4. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
5. Connect the USB device containing your media content or establish a wired or
wireless network connection.
4
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and
Two AAA batteries
AC power adapter
Quick Install Guide Documentation and
software CD
Component (YPbPr) cables
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Step 1 - Loading Content onto your USB Drive
Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such
as My Passport™ or My Book® (external USB drives and stand not included).
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Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable
1. Connect the power clip to the power cable plug.
The AC power adapter will vary, depending on your location. Some locations do
not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will have a fixed power
plug. Refer to the illustration below.
2. Connect the power cable to the media player’s DC connector, and then plug the
opposite end into an AC power outlet. The media player powers up
automatically.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If it is not detected,
you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI or composite,
EU/KO EU/KO
US/JA/TW US/JA/TW
Installing InstallingRemoving Removing
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depending on your connection. Check the user documentation of your TV for
more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
For more information, see “Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu” on page
26.
Step 3 - Connecting the Media Player
The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player.
The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables.
Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately.
Choosing the Best Connection
The quality of the picture produced by your TV depends on the quality of your TV
and its connection to the media player.
Important: Configure the media player’s Audio/Video settings depending
on the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video” on page 144 for
more information on these settings.
Connection Quality Connectors
HDMI Best
(up to 1080p)
Specialized, high-definition connector
Component Better
(up to 1080i)
• Green = Y
• Blue = Pb
• Red = Pr
Composite Good
(480i/576i)
• Yellow = video
• Red = right audio
• White = left audio
Composite (Standard Definition)
Component (High Definition)HDMI (High Definition)
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HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition)
HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component
control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up
to 1080p.
To connect your media player using an HDMI cable:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if
available).
As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio:
3. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on the
media player.
4. Plug the opposite end into the optical digital port on your receiver or home
theater system.
Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately.
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
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Component Video and Audio (High Definition)
The component connection only provides video signals. You will also need to
connect the composite audio cables to provide sound. This interface provides video
quality resolution of up to 1080i.
To connect your media player using a component-to-mini cable:
1. Plug mini cable into the component connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite ends into the component ports on your TV or audio/video
system (if available), red to red, green to green, and blue to blue.
3. For audio, plug the composite-to-mini connector into the composite port on the
media player.
4. Plug the audio connectors on the opposite end of the cable into the composite
audio input ports on your TV, red to red and white to white.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to compo-
nent or composite, depending on your connection. Check the user documenta-
tion of your TV for more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
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Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition)
To use a composite connection:
1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to
yellow, red to red, and white to white.
3. Select the appropriate TV input source.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to compo-
nent or composite, depending on your connection. Check the user documenta-
tion of your TV for more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
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Home Theater (High Definition)
To connect a home theater system:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver.
3. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver.
4. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV (if available).
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
Note: HDMI cable sold separately.
My Book external drive
(sold separately)
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Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device
The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external
drives.*
* For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #2581 in or knowledge base at sup-
port.wdc.com.
To connect the USB device:
1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports.
2. Wait for a few moments while the media player scans the USB device for media
files. (Scanning is enabled by default. If you want to turn off automatic scanning,
go to “Media Library Compilation” on page 27.)
This may take several minutes, depending on the storage capacity of the USB
device and the number of available media files. When the USB device is detected,
the status LED turns on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon
. If the media player does not detect any storage devices, “No storage present”
appears on the screen. You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be
empty.
To unlock a locked WD USB device:
A USB device must be unlocked for the media player to access its contents.
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for the media content you wish
to access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo .
My Book external drive
(sold separately)
My Passport portable drive
and stand (sold separately)
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2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press / to select OK, then press
ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the USB drive access password in
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays.
Press / to select OK, press ENTER, then type in the correct password.
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If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times, the USB drive is placed
in a hold state and the following message appears.
Press ENTER to close the error message. Disconnect the USB drive. Power
cycle and reconnect the USB drive and type in the correct access password.
4. Once the USB drive has been unlocked, the menu bar for the selected media
type will appear. Press / to choose a filter option for displaying supported
media contents, then press ENTER.
Supported content for the selected media type will be displayed.
5. Use the navigation buttons to select the content you wish to access,
then press ENTER to start media playback.
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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.
To remove a USB device:
1. Press the HOME button .
2. Press the EJECT button
3. Select the USB device you want to remove.
4. Select OK, then press Enter.
5. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
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Step 5 - Connecting to your Network
The media player can be connected to your home network to access the Internet
and network storage using a wired or wireless network connection. A network
connection provides access to locally stored and online media content.
Wired Network Connection
To connect to a home network using an Ethernet cable:
1. Plug an Ethernet cable (sold separately) into the Ethernet connector on the
media player.
2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or
network switch.
For detailed instructions on wireless and wired network connections and
configuration, see “Network Setup” on page 56.
Accessing Media Content from the Network
See “Network Services” on page 64.
Accessing Online Media Content
See “Internet Services” on page 72.
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Operating the Media Player
Using the Remote Control
The media player remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for
media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The
infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote.
Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and
the infrared sensor on the media player.
Button Function
HOME Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup.
POWER Standby mode.
Navigation buttons Navigate through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, on-screen
keyboard, and toolbars.
ENTER • Displays the media directories and Settings screens.
• Turns information bar ON or OFF.
• Begins playback of the selected media file.
• Enables the currently selected setting in a Settings option screen.
STOP Discontinues playback.
BACK Goes back to the previous screen.
REV (rewind) Scans backward during audio/video playback. Supports the following
speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
PREV
(previous track)
• Press once to jump to the start of the audio/video file.
• Press twice to jump to the previous audio/video/image file.
• Press to page up
• During Video REV mode, press to skip back 10 minutes.
SEARCH
(current folder)
Locates a media file in the current folder. This function is only available
when the Media Library setting is enabled. Does not search subfolder.
OPTION During playback, displays the toolbar for additional playback options. From
an online media content screen, press to display more service options.
PAUSE/PLAY Toggles between pause and playback.
FF
(fast forward)
Scans forward through the audio/video playback. Supports the
following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
NEXT
(next track)
• Skips to the next audio, video, or image file.
• Press to page down.
• During Video FF mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes.
EJECT Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device.
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Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu
The Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control.
The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media
player’s settings.
Home Screen Options
The four main Home options (icons) are:
Video
Music
Photo
Settings
The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for the different
media types. Media contents will be displayed either as file/file folders in a USB
drive directory or as a media library compilation list based on metadata
information. For example, music files can be categorized based on their genre or
the artist’s name.
Settings lets you customize the way you use the media player and set
preferences for media playback. For more information, see “Settings and
Advanced Features” on page 136.
When there is a network connection, links to the following Internet services are also
displayed.
Live365™ and Pandora® in the Music menu bar – See “Internet
Services” on page 72 for more information on this Internet radio services.
Flickr™ in the Photo menu bar – See “Flickr” on page 102 for more
information on this image hosting site.
YouTube™ in the Video menu bar – See “YouTube” on page 110 for more
information on this video hosting and sharing site.
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Home Screen Navigation
Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens.
Media Library Compilation
Media Library Compilation refers to the process of scanning and consolidating the
media contents of a USB drive into one comprehensive database so that you can
easily browse and locate media files based on certain metadata information
(e.g., video files are categorized based on title or release date).
Media Library Compilation Exemptions
The following conditions will prevent the media library compilation process.
The USB device has read-only protection.
There is not enough hard disk space on the USB device.
To turn off Media Library Compilation (default is On):
1. Navigate to Home | Settings | System .
2. Select Media Library Compilation, and then press ENTER.
Button Function
Up/Down arrows Select a media type (photos, video, or music) or settings
Select one of the option icons in an Internet service’s submenu bar
Left/Right arrows Move within a category
ENTER Launches your selection
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3. Select OFF, then press ENTER.
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Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation Categories
Once the media library compilation process is completed, all available media files are
organized under their respective media type directory. By default, media contents
are displayed as thumbnails (music album/movie poster art, image thumbnail). The
content categories are listed in the following table.
Media Type Icon Category Description
Music All Music Displays a list of all audio files arranged in alphabetical
order.
Artist Content is categorized based on the artist name.
Genre Content is categorized based on their genre.
Album Content is categorized based on their album names.
Date Content is organized by Date Modified.
Folders Contents are displayed in audio file folders.
Recent Displays a list of audio folders/files that have been
accessed recently.
Playlist Displays a list of music playlists.
Video All Video Displays a list of all video files arranged in alphabetical
order.
Date Content is organized by Date Modified.
Folders Contents are displayed in video file folders.
Recent Displays a list of video folders/files that have been
played recently.
Playlist Displays a list of video playlists.
Photo All Pictures Displays a list of all images files arranged in
alphabetical order.
Date Content is organized by Date Modified.
Folders Contents are displayed in image file folders.
Recent Displays a list of image folders/files that have been
accessed recently.
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Locating Your Contents on the Drive
There are two ways of locating a particular media file depending on whether or not
the media library compilation function is enabled.
Manual Search
You can manually search for a media file by navigating to the specific media section
and browsing through the available file folders. This method is recommended if there
are only a limited number of files to search through. Otherwise, it is better to enable
the media library compilation and use the built-in Search function.
Use the navigation buttons to move around a particular folder; press to move
between folders.
Thumbnail support for media files
Your media player supports thumbnails in two ways - embedded or user generated
(some file formats do not support thumbnails).
Supported embedded formats with thumbnail:
Music - MP3 and WMA
Photo - JPEG (from EXIF or WDTV will auto generate thumbnails)
Video - MP4
To generate a thumbnail to a file:
1. Select a JPEG file that you want to display as a thumbnail of the music or video
file.
2. Save the file in the same location as the file it will represent.
Folder Thumbnails view functions (defaults)
Music:
Display folder.JPG (the image file must be named “folder.JPG” or thumbnail will
not function)
If no folder .JPG file is found, display the first album art image (.MP3 with
embedded .JPG)
If no album art is available, display the first .JPG in the folder
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Photo:
Display folder.JPG
If no folder.JPG file is found, display the first photo in the folder
Video:
Display folder.JPG
If no folder.JPG file is found, display the first cover art (.MP4 with embedded
.JPG)
If no cover art is available, display the first photo in the same folder as the video
to be played
File Thumbnail view functions (defaults)
Music:
Display album art (.MP3 file with embedded .JPG)
If no album art is available, display the image file with the same name as the
audio file to be played. (for example, song.wav will be associated with
song.JPG)
Photo:
Display thumbnail
Video:
Display .MP4 with embedded .JPG
Display image file associated with the video file to be played (for example
video.mkv will be associated with video.JPG)
Search Function
You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search
function. Go to “Media Library Compilation” on page 27 for instructions.
To perform a media search:
1. If you want to search for all types of media matching the search parameters, go
to the Home screen.
If you want to search for particular type of media, for example video files only, go
to the main browser screen of that media type.
2. Press on the remote control.
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3. Define the search parameters. Select the Starts with or Contains field, then
press ENTER.
Starts with – All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in
this field will be included in the search results. For example, inputting ‘glo’ will
result to a search results like this:
Global party.mpeg
Glow of the Field.jpg
Gloss.mp3
Contains – All files with filenames that includes the characters entered in this
field will be listed in the search results. For example, inputting ‘un’ will result to
a search results like this:
Land of the Rising Sun.mpeg
shunt_1a.jpg
Unite.mp3
4. On the on-screen keyboard:
Use the navigation buttons to select a character, then press ENTER to input
it in the search bar.
Select or , then press ENTER to input characters in different case.
Select , then press ENTER to display the symbol keyboard for inputting
special characters.
If you want to erase the last character, select then press ENTER.
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5. Once you defined the search parameters, select Search on the bottom of the
on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER.
6. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, the following
message appears.
Press ENTER to display the on-screen keyboard again and redefine the search
parameters.
If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be
listed as shown below.
Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then
press ENTER or to initiate playback.
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Watching Video
You can watch videos on your TV using the media player.
Supported Video Formats
The following video file formats are supported.
AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4)
MPG/MPEG
VOB/ISO
MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4)
TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1)
MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264)
M2TS
WMV9 (VC-1)
Video Playback
To play back video:
1. Browse to the Video category.
2. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER.
-OR-
If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter option (All
Video, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Video icon and then
using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the
options listed.
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The screen will display available video files and video folders. The display will
either be in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your
Browser Display setting (see “Video” on page 151 for more information on
Browser Display settings).
3. Locate the video file you want to play.
To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press
ENTER.
To begin playback of a video playlist, highlight the playlist name, then press
PAUSE/PLAY.
To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in that folder,
then press PAUSE/PLAY.
If you try to open a video file that has been partially played before, you are
prompted to choose whether to play the file from the beginning or resume play-
back from the last playback position. Select OK to resume playback or Cancel
to start playback from the beginning.
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Video Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback:
Video Playback Options
The Video toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you watch your
videos.
To display the Video toolbar, press OPTION.
To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
Button Function
STOP Discontinues video playback
PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback
1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV
(reverse) to scan video (press
repeatedly to select the scan speed)
2. Press PAUSE/PLAY to resume
playback on the selected position
Scans the video playback forward or backward
The media player supports the following scan speeds:
2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
NEXT • Plays the next video file in the video folder/playlist
• Press during Fast Forward to skip forward 10
minutes.
•Press
NEXT to skip to the next chapter (if the
video file supports chapters).
PREV • Plays the previous video file in the video folder/
playlist
• Press during Fast Reverse to skip back 10 minutes.
• Press PREV to skip to the previous chapter (if the
video file supports chapters).
Up arrow • Move subtitles up on the screen.
Down arrow • Move subtitles down on the screen.
Left arrow • Reduce subtitle display speed.
Right arrow • Increase subtitle display speed.
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Displaying the Video Information Panel
Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
This panel shows the following information about the current video:
To view the Video Information Panel:
1. During video playback, press the OPTION key. The Options bar appears on the
top of the screen.
2. Highlight the information icon , then press ENTER. The Video Information
Panel appears on the bottom of the screen.
-OR-
Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Video Information Panel.
Video playback progress bar Video filename
Elapsed and total
playback times
The icon for the current repeat mode is displayed, if
Pending screenshot with new
Video Information Panel
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Audio Channel Selection
Use this option to select the audio language used in the video playback. This option
is only available if the current video has more than one audio track. Make sure the
audio tracks are located in the same folder as the current video.
To select the audio channel:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the audio channel you want is
displayed.
-OR-
Highlight Audio Off to turn off the sound.
Chapter Selection
If you are viewing a multichapter video file, you can select which chapter to play.
To select the video chapter:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the preferred video chapter is
displayed.
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DTS Audio
This media player supports DTS audio. Simply select a video file with DTS audio
encoding and select it for playback.
Selecting Subtitles
Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files
are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename
as the video file.
Subtitle files (specific types that are supported) need to have the exact same file name as the media they are
playing (the extensions will be different) and need to be located in the same folder as the video file.
To view subtitles:
1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options toolbar appears at the top
of the screen.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available
subtitles.
-OR-
Select Subtitle Off to disable subtitles.
Note: During playback, press the left/right arrows on the remote control to increase or decrease the speed at
which the subltitles display, and press the up/down buttons to move the subtitles up or down on the screen.
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Selecting Video Zoom Options
Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen.
To change the viewing scale:
1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of
the screen.
2. Highlight to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle
through the available zoom options.
-OR-
Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale.
Video Pan Mode
Use this option to pan the video display.
To pan the video display:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Select , then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to pan the display.
Alternatively, press OPTION or to revert to the default display position.
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Using Video Repeat
Use this option to repeat the video currently playing.
To set the video repeat mode:
1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of
the screen.
2. Highlight the repeat icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode
icon you want is displayed. Options include:
Normal – The video file will only be repeated once. When playback is
completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
Repeat One – The current video is played repeatedly until you press
STOP or BACK.
Repeat All – All the files in the current video folder/playlist is played in
sequence, and repeatedly, until you press STOP or BACK.
DVD Navigation
In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved
and stored on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to
the media player, you will experience the same DVD menu navigation functionality
using the buttons on the media player remote as you would using a DVD remote for
a DVD player connected to a television.
Note: Video files such as AVI, MP4, MKV, and MT2S are "single track" video files that do not provide DVD
navigation features.
Did you know?
For DVD navigation to work, the VOB files must be placed in a folder named
VIDEO_TS.
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Video Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control DVD navigation video playback:
Button Function
STOP Discontinues video playback
PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback
1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV
(reverse) to scan video (press
repeatedly to select the scan speed)
2. Press PAUSE/PLAY to resume
playback 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 during Fast Forward to skip forward 10
minutes.
•Press
NEXT to skip to the next chapter.
PREV • Press during Fast Reverse to skip back 10 minutes.
• Press PREV to skip to the previous chapter.
Up arrow • At the main menu, move between selections such
as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special
Features, etc.
• Move subtitles up on the screen during video
playback.
Down arrow • At the main menu, move between selections such
as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special
Features, etc.
• Move subtitles down on the screen during video
playback.
Left arrow • At the main menu, move between selections such
as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special
Features, etc.
• Reduce subtitle display speed during video
playback.
Right arrow • At the main menu, move between selections such
as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special
Features, etc.
• Increase subtitle display speed during video
playback.
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Video Playback Options
The DVD navigation video toolbar has three command icons.
To display the video toolbar, press OPTION.
To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
Main Menu Selection
To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER. The main menu displays.
Audio Channel Selection
See “Audio Channel Selection” on page 38.
Selecting Subtitles
See “Selecting Subtitles” on page 39.
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Playing Music
You can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your
entertainment unit using the media player. The following audio file and audio codec
formats are supported.
MP3
WAV/PCM/LPCM
WMA
AAC
FLAC
MKA
AIF/AIFF
OGG
Dolby Digital
DTS
Music Playback
1. Press HOME, then highlight the Music bar. The music bar is displayed.
2. Highlight All Music , then press ENTER.
-OR-
If Media Library is enabled, you can navigate using a filter option (All Music, Artist,
Genre, Album, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Music icon and
then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through
the options listed.
The screen will display available audio files and audio folders. The display will
either be in thumbnail (showing the music album art, when available) or in list
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mode depending on your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by
the media player are displayed.
3. Locate the audio file you want to play.
To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, and then press
ENTER.
To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then
press PAUSE/PLAY.
To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that
folder, and then press PAUSE/PLAY.
The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently
played audio file:
Album art (if available) Audio playback progress bar
Elapsed time and total playback time
Current repeat mode (if enabled)
Album name
Artist Genre Audio filename
Next song
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Music Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback:
Music Playback Options
The two command icons on the Music toolbar let you set music repeat and shuffle
modes.
To display the music toolbar, press OPTION.
To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
To set the music repeat mode:
1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
Button Function
STOP Stop audio playback
PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback
1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to
scan the audio file (press repeatedly to
select the scan speed).
2. Press PLAY to resume playback on the
selected position.
Scan the audio playback forward or backward
The media player supports the following scan
speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×
Press PREV (previous track) once. Start playback from the beginning
Press NEXT Play the next audio track in the music folder/
playlist
Press PREV (previous track) twice. Play the previous audio track in the music folder/
playlist
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2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is
displayed. Options include:
Normal – The audio track will only be played once. When playback is
completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
Repeat One – The current audio track is played repeatedly until you press
STOP or BACK.
Repeat All – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played
in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK.
The icon for the enabled repeat mode will appear below the playback progress
bar.
Music Shuffle Mode
Use this option to set the audio tracks in the current music folder/playlist to play in
random order.
To enable music shuffle mode:
1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Press ENTER repeatedly until the shuffle icon is displayed.
Playing music from your iPod®
Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the media player is
unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod.
The media player instead reassigns new names for the folders and files, but only
while in use with the media player. The original file information is preserved in your
iPod. You can view the original file information when you play a file where the screen
will display the metadata.
Note: The media player does not support playback of protected premium content such as movies or music from
the iTunes® Store, Cinema Now, Movielink®, Amazon Unbox™, and Vongo®.
To use your iPod with the media player, simply plug your iPod in to the USB port and
navigate through the interface menu.
Note: The media player only supports USB mass storage mode. iPod Touch is not a USB mass storage device
and is therefore not supported.
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Viewing Photos
With the media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your
living room. It’s perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family. The
following image file formats are supported:
GIF (Animated GIFs are not supported)
BMP (non-compressed)
JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) (does not support CMYK or YCCK)
TIF/TIFF (RGB) (does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, or KCMY)
PNG (Non-alpha channel only)
Photo Display
1. Press HOME, then select the Photo bar. The photo bar is displayed. .
2. Select the All Photo icon , then press ENTER.
-OR-
If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter (All Pictures,
Date, Folders, and Recent) by selecting the Photo icon and then using the left
and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed.
The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders.
Only image files supported by the media player are displayed.
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3. Locate the picture file you want to view.
To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER.
To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (track).
To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press PRE (previous).
You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in a photo folder. See “Photo
Slideshow” on page 52 for instructions.
Digital Camera Support
You can attach your digital camera to the media player via a USB port and view the
supported images files stored in the camera’s memory card.
To view images from a digital camera:
1. Attach your digital camera to the media player via the USB port.
The media player considers the camera’s memory card as a read-only device
and displays the following message.
2. Press ENTER to close the message.
3. Navigate to the Home | Photo bar.
4. The digital camera is considered a USB device. Use the navigation buttons to
select , then press ENTER.
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The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders.
Only image files supported by the media player are displayed.
Proceed to step 3 of the next section for instructions on how to view image files.
Photo Display Options
The Picture toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you view your
pictures.
1. To display the Picture toolbar, press OPTION.
2. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
Panning Around the Picture
Use this to pan the picture display horizontally or vertically.
To pan the image display:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Select the pan icon , then press ENTER.
3. Use the remote control navigation buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down) to pan the
display.
-OR-
Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default display position.
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Rotating the Picture
Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise. These
settings do not affect the original file’s orientation.
To rotate the picture:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Highlight a picture rotate icon or to choose the direction of image rotation,
then press ENTER repeatedly until the rotation you want is set.
-OR-
Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing orientation.
Using Photo Zoom
Use these options to change the viewing scale of the image display.
To change the viewing scale:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Select the zoom in icon to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER
repeatedly until the scale you want is shown.
-OR-
Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale.
Displaying the Picture Information Panel
Use this option to display the Picture Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
This panel shows the following information about the current picture:
Image filename
Image resolution and file size
Image’s sequence number and the total number of image files in the current
photo folder
To view the Picture Information Panel:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
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2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER.
-OR-
Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Picture Information Panel.
Photo Slideshow
The media player allows you to create a slideshow using the contents of a photo
folder.
To start a slideshow:
1. Locate the photo folder containing the image files you want in the slideshow.
(See “Photo Display” on page 48.)
2. Select the photo folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY to start the slideshow.
To listen to background music with a slideshow:
1. Navigate to the music folder containing the audio file/playlist you want to
accompany the slideshow. (See “Music Playback” on page 44.)
2. Select the audio file/playlist, and then press PLAY.
If you selected a single audio file, you may want to enable it to play repeatedly
so it doesn’t stop before the slideshow is done.
If you selected a music playlist, you can choose to enable the repeat or shuffle
mode.
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3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above).
Displaying the Slideshow Information Panel
You can display the Slideshow Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This
panel shows the following information:
Slideshow progress bar Filename, image resolution,
and file size of current image Repeat and/or shuffle
icons (if enabled)
Current image’s sequence
number and total number of
image files in the folder
Also shown (if used) is the filename of
the music background
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To view the Slideshow Information Panel:
1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER.
-OR-
1. Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Slideshow Information Panel.
Slideshow Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control slideshow playback:
Slideshow Options
The Slideshow toolbar has the same command icons as the Picture toolbar, with the
addition of icons for slideshow repeat and shuffle modes.
Configuring the slideshow settings is discussed in the “Settings and Advanced
Features” on page 136. These settings include the slideshow’s default repeat/shuffle
modes, transition effect, and interval time.
Button Function
STOP Discontinue the slideshow
PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume the slideshow
STOP Stop the music background
NEXT Display the next picture file in the slideshow
PREV Play the previous picture file in the slideshow
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Repeating and/or shuffling a Slideshow
Use this option to set the slideshow to play in a loop sequence.
To set the slideshow repeat mode:
1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the
screen.
2. Select , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode you want is
displayed. Options include:
Normal – The slideshow is played once. When the last image is
displayed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
Repeat – The slideshow is played repeatedly until you press Stop or
Back.
Shuffle – The slideshow is played in random order until you press Stop.
Repeat and Shuffle – The slideshow is played continuously in
random order.
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Network Setup
The media player can be connected to the local area network using a wired or
wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online and offline
media content.
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup
1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or
network switch.
3. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
4. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
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5. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER.
6. Select a setup configuration option, then press ENTER.
Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection
automatically, then go to step 11.
Select Manual to manually set your network connection, then proceed to step 7.
7. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press / to
select IP address, then press ENTER.
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8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select
Submit, then press ENTER.
9. Repeat the step above to key in values for the subnet mask, gateway, and DNS
settings.
10.After entering all the configuration settings, select Finish, then press ENTER.
11.Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press ENTER to
display the Home screen.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the different Internet services integrated into your media player to access
streaming media. Go to the next chapter for more information on these
services.
Transfer files between the media player and your computer (PC or Mac).
Procedures for copying and moving files between the media player and your
computer are described in “File Management” on page 137.
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Wireless Network Setup
Note: For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #3805 in our knowledge base at
support.wdc.com.
1. Connect a USB wireless adapter (sold separately) to the USB port on your media
player.
2. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
3. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER.
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5. Use the navigation buttons to select Wireless, then press ENTER.
6. Use the navigation buttons to select an SSID input option, then press
ENTER.
If you choose Auto search, the unit will search for available access points in
your area. Proceed to step 7.
Choose Manually input SSID to input the SSID manually, then proceed to step
8.
7. Press / to select the access point you want to connect to, then press
ENTER. Proceed to step 10 to continue Auto search.
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8. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you
want to connect to, select Submit, then press ENTER.
9. Press / to select a security protocol, then press , then press ENTER.
10.Use the navigation buttons to key in the passcode for the access point,
select Submit, then press ENTER.
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11.Use the navigation buttons to select Automatic (obtains IP address
automatically from the router) or Manual (input static IP address manually), then
press ENTER. If you selected Manual, follow steps 7-10 under “Ethernet
Network (Wired) Setup” on page 56. When finished, proceed to step 12 below.
12.Once the network is successfully set up, the following screen appears. Press
ENTER to display the Home screen.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the Internet services integrated into your media player to access
streaming media. Go to the next chapter for more information on these
services.
Transfer files between the media player and your computer (PC or Mac).
Procedures for copying and moving files between the media player and your
computer is described in “File Management” on page 137.
Checking the Network Connection
If you experience network problems, check the network connection to determine the
cause of the problem.
To check the network connection:
1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
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3. Press / to select Check connection, then press ENTER.
The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is
completed, the results display. A blue check mark on these items indicate that
there is no problem with your network settings. If a problem is indicated, check
your router settings and manual for a solution.
A red cross mark on the result items indicate a problem with the network set-
tings. It can either be the IP address or the DNS server address. If the problem
persists, you may want to check with your Internet service provider to make sure
that the problem is not on their end.
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Network Services
Accessing Media Content from the Network
Once the media player has an active network connection, you can access media
content from a NAS device or shared computer located on the same network as
your media player.
To access media content from a network share:
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for media content you wish to
access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo .
2. Press / to select Network Shares , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select the network resource where the media content you wish to
access is located, then press ENTER.
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4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For
further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device
documentation.
5. Press to select OK, then press ENTER.
Supported content for the selected media type displays.
6. Select the content you wish to access, then press ENTER to start media
playback.
To access media content from a media server:
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for media content you wish to
access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo .
2. Press / to select Media Servers , then press ENTER.
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3. Press / to select the network resource where the media content you wish to
access is located, then press ENTER.
4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For
further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device
documentation.
5. Press to select OK, then press ENTER.
Supported content for the selected media type displays.
6. Select the content you wish to access, then press ENTER to start media
playback.
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Transferring Files
If the media player has an active network connection, any USB drive connected to it
can serve as a network drive. This allows you to transfer files between your media
player and your computer. This feature is applicable to a PC running the
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating systems, as well to a
Macintosh® computer running Mac® OS X® Leopard® or Snow Leopard®.
Enabling File Sharing on the Network Share (Samba Server)
1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Share WD TV on your network and make sure the option
is set to On.
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4. Note the name indicated in the Device name field. This will help you identify your
media player on the network.
Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows XP Computer
1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player.
2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that
the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how
to enable file sharing on your computer.
3. Check that the WD Discovery Tool that is bundled on the enclosed CD is installed
on your computer. You need this tool to locate the media player over the
network.
4. Run WD Discovery on your computer. Your media player is automatically
displayed on-screen.
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5. Click Browse Network Share. The USB drive connected to your media player
will be displayed.
6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer. The USB drive contents display
in a Windows Explorer window.
7. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/
Drop operation.
Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Vista /
Windows 7 Computer
1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player.
2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that
the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how
to enable file sharing on your computer.
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3. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. Your media player is
listed on the network resources list.
4. Click the device corresponding to your media player.
5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents.
6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/
Drop operation.
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Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Mac Computer
1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player.
2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that
the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Apple Help for instructions on how to
enable file sharing on your computer.
3. Open a Finder window.
4. On the Finder side bar, click Shared. Your media player is listed on the shared
resources list.
5. Click the device corresponding to your media player.
The USB drive connected to your media player displays.
6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents.
7. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/
Drop operation.
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Internet Services
Important: A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL or cable) is required to use
Internet services. Availability varies by country. These services may be changed,
terminated or interrupted at any time.
After connecting to a network, you can use the media player to access media
content from the following Internet services:
Internet radio – Live365 and Pandora
Online image and video hosting – Flickr
Online video sharing – YouTube
Online viewing or listening to podcasts – Mediafly
Online movie viewing – Netflix (WD TV Live Plus only)
The above services are fully integrated with their web-based counterparts when
accessed via the media player. If you are a registered user of any of these services,
everything you create, rate, or bookmark when using the media player shows up on
your account the next time you sign in to that service from your computer or mobile
computing device.
Live365
Use Live365 to create your own online radio station or listen to other Live365
broadcasters’ online stations. Music selections are compiled based on user ratings.
Some small AM and FM stations also utilize Live365 to stream audio over the
Internet.
To access Live365:
1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu bar and select Live365 , then press
ENTER.
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Signing in to Live365
You can start listening to free Live365 stations as an unregistered user, but to enjoy
more features like access to recommended stations, saving stations to favorites,
securing track information, setting station preferences, and many others, you need
to sign up for a Live365 account.
To sign in to Live365:
1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu bar.
2. Press / to select Live365 , then press ENTER.
3. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Sign In/Sign Out, then press
ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to create your new Live365 account.
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5. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the on-
screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
6. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 account password on
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
7. Press / to select a save option.
Options include:
No – Your account details are not saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in
process every time you use the media player to access the Live365 service.
Save username only – Your user name is saved, but you will be prompted to
type in your password every time you use the media player to access the
Live365 service.
Yes – Both your user name and password are saved. You are automatically
logged in to your account every time you select Live365 from the Music
menu bar.
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8. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. Once you have successfully
signed in, the Live365 Home screen appears.
From this screen you can browse for new stations, access previous stations
you’ve listened to, and define profile preferences for your Live365 account.
For more information on the features, options, and limitations of using Live365, go to
http://www.live365.com/index.live.
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Listening to a Live365 Station
New Live365 users can browse for a radio stations.
You can access the last station you’ve listened to if you’ve already accessed
Live365 from the media player.
Registered Live365 users can access My Preset List and listen to favorite
stations.
Live365 VIP members can listen to premium radio stations.
To browse for a radio station:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Stations, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select a station category, then press ENTER.
Options include:
Free Stations – Free Internet radio.
VIP Stations – Premium, uninterrupted Internet radio for registered and
paying Live365 users. You must sign in to your Live365 account and be a
valid VIP member before you can access this category. Go to page 78 for
more information.
Recommendations - Free Internet radio recommended by your other Live365
users. You must be signed in to access these stations.
Search – Search for a Live365 station. Go to page 80 for more information.
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3. Press / to select the station you want to listen to.
4. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
To access the last station listened to:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Last Stations. .
2. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
To listen to a favorite station:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select My Presets, then press
ENTER.
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2. Press / to select a station from your preset list.
3. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
To listen to a VIP station:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Stations, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select VIP Stations, then press ENTER.
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3. Press / to select a music genre, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select a music sub-genre, then press ENTER.
5. Press / to select the station you want to listen to.
6. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
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Searching for a Live365 station
Perform a station search based on the following criteria:
Artist name
Track or CD title
Station information
Music genre
Station location
Audio quality.
You can limit your search based on whether a station has been rated by Live365
editors or if it is a professional, independent, or official station.
To search for a Live 365 station:
1. On the Live365 home screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar.
2. Press / to select Search , then press ENTER.
3. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons to key in a
search keyword, then press ENTER.
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4. Press / to select a station from the search result.
5. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
Displaying the Currently Playing Station
1. On the Live365 main screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar.
2. Press / to select Now Playing , then press ENTER.
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Adding a Station to Your Preset List
If you like a particular station, you can add it to your preset list for easier access in
the future.
To add a station to your preset list from the station list:
1. Go to the station list showing the station logo for the station you want to add.
2. Press / to select the station you want to add.
3. Press enable the Add to My Preset function, then press ENTER.
4. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to confirm the new preset station
and return to the Now Playing screen.
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To add a station to your preset list from the Now Playing screen:
1. Tune in to the station you want to add.
2. Press / to select , then press ENTER.
3. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to confirm the new preset station
and return to the Now Playing screen.
Removing a Station from Your Preset List
You can remove stations you no longer want from your preset list.
To remove a station from your preset list:
1. Sign in to your Live365 account. Go to “To sign in to Live365:” on page 73 for
instructions.
2. From the Live365 home screen, press / to select My Presets, then press
ENTER.
3. Press / to select the station you want to remove.
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4. Press to enable the Remove Station function, then press ENTER.
5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Press ENTER to go back the Now Playing
screen.
Providing Song Feedback
Music selections in Live365 are compiled based on their user ratings. You can
participate in the selection process by giving a song the “thumbs up” or “thumbs
down” vote.
To provide song feedback:
1. While the song is playing, press / to select a feedback icon– for a positive
feedback, for a negative one. Press ENTER.
2. A feedback confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to go back the the Now
Playing screen.
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Getting Track Information
You can send the track information of the currently playing song to your email
account for later reference.
To secure track information:
1. While the song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER.
2. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to return to the Now Playing
screen.
The track information will be sent to the email address you used to sign up for
your Live365 account.
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Live365 Preferences
When browsing or searching for radio stations, you can:
Specify that only radio stations of a specific audio quality display.
Choose to sort radio stations alphabetically or by popularity (based on user
recomendations).
To specify the audio quality of accessible stations:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Preferences, then press
ENTER.
2. Press / to select Audio, then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select an audio quality option, then press ENTER.
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To set how radio stations are sorted:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Preferences, then press
ENTER.
2. Press / to select Sort Option, then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select a sort option, then press ENTER.
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Signing out from Live365
Sign out of Live365 after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make
changes to your Live365 settings and stations without your permission.
To sign out from Live365:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Sign In/Sign Out, then press
ENTER.
Tip: You can also press Option to show the toolbar, press / to select , then
press Enter.
2. Press / to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
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Pandora
Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet radio service. With
Pandora, you can input a song title or artist name and the service responds by
playing selections that are musically similar. You can provide feedback (approved/not
approved) on individual songs, which Pandora takes into account for future
selections.
Conditions for Using Pandora
The following conditions must be satisfied before you can use the Pandora service.
You must have a Pandora account. Go to www.pandora.com to create your
account. Once you have registered, note your activation code. You will need this
code to sign in to Pandora from your media player.
At present, Pandora is only available for users located in the United States. You
must have a US-based network connection.
To set the system language to English:
1. Navigate to Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select System , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Language, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select English, then press ENTER.
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Signing in to Pandora for the first time
1. Connect your media player to the network.
2. Navigate to Home | Music Pandora | Add account, then press ENTER.
3. If you already have a Pandora account, choose I have a Pandora account,
then press ENTER to create your new Pandora account. Proceed to step 6.
4. If you do not have a Pandora account, select I am new to Pandora, then press
ENTER.
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5. Write down the activation code and follow the onscreen instructions. When
finished, choose Continue, then press ENTER.
6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your Pandora user name using the
on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER.
7. Use the navigation buttons to type in your Pandora account password
using the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER.
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8. Press / to select a save option.
Options include:
No – Your account details will not be saved. You need to repeat the initial
sign-in process every time you access the Pandora service using the media
player.
Save username only – Your user name is saved, but you will be prompted
to type in your password every time you access the Pandora service using
the media player.
Yes – Both your user name and password are saved. You are automatically
logged in to your account every time you select Pandora from the Music
menu bar.
9. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process.
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Once you have successfully signed in to Pandora, the Stations screen appears.
From this screen you can create new stations, start listening to previously cre-
ated stations and Quickmix playlist, and define profile preferences for your
account.
For more information on the features, options, and limitations of using Pandora,
go to http://blog.pandora.com/faq/#839.
Pandora Stations
A Pandora station is a personalized stream of music, based on one or more artist
names or song titles of your choice. Once you’ve signed in to Pandora from your
media player, you can easily access your stations from the Music menu bar.
Pandora stations reminders
You can have up to 100 stations at any one time, plus one QuickMix. Once you
reach this maximum number of stations you have to delete a station before you
can add another one.
Pandora does not allow immediate or "on demand" playback of a specific song.
A Pandora station cannot play more than four songs by an artist in a three-hour
period.
After eight hours of play, Pandora prompts you to see if you’re still listening.
Streaming stops until you respond.
The music selection streamed into your Pandora station contains a mix of songs
or artists that were compiled based on:
the initial station “seed’ used in creating that station. Go to the next section
for instructions on how to create a new Pandora station.
the track feedback (thumbs up / thumbs down) you provide. Go to page 97
for more information.
the number of skips assigned to a track. Go to page 98 for more information.
You cannot rewind or immediately replay the songs played on your Pandora
station.
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To create a Pandora station:
1. Press / to select Create a new station in the Stations screen.
2. Use the navigation buttons to type the name of an artist or song title
using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select a listing from the search results, then press ENTER.
The listing you selected will serve as the station ‘seed’ for Pandora to compile
and stream music similar to your station.
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To listen to a Pandora station:
1. On the Stations screen, press / to select the name of the station you want
to listen to.
2. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected Pandora station.
To tune in to another station:
1. Press Option in the Now Playing screen.
2. Press / to select Stations , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select the name of the station you want to switch to.
4. Press to start listening to the selected station.
To rename a Pandora station:
1. Tune in to the station you want to rename, then press OPTION.
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2. Press / to select Rename Station , then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to key in a new station name using the on-
screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
To delete a Pandora station:
1. Tune in to the station you want to delete, then press OPTION.
2. Press / to select Delete Station , then press ENTER.
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3. Press / to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
QuickMix
QuickMix is a feature that merges the playlist of multiple stations so you can listen to
more than one of your stations at once.
To create a QuickMix:
1. On the Stations screen, press / to select Quickmix.
2. Press / to select the stations you want to include into the Quickmix playlist,
then press ENTER.
Selected stations are marked with a .
3. Press or ENTER to start listening to your new QuickMix playlist.
Providing Song Feedback
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You can influence the music selection that is streamed into your Pandora station by
providing track feedback for the song currently playing. You can give a song a
“thumbs up” or a “thumbs down” vote.
Thumbs up
If you like the currently playing song, give it a thumbs up vote. This positive feedback
means:
The very next set of songs for this station will be generated using the song you’ve
given a “thumbs up” vote to as a musical starting point.
Future sets of songs are likely to have similar musical traits. Multiple “thumbs up"
votes on this station for other similar songs will have a cumulative effect.
This song will play somewhat more often than other songs on this station's
potential playlist, and will play about as often as other songs that have received a
"thumbs up" on this station.
Thumbs down
If you don't want to hear a song on a particular station, give it a thumbs down vote.
This negative feedback means:
The song will stop playing, if there are any of the remaining "six skips per hour"
available on that particular station (this limit is per station, on a rolling per-hour
basis).
The song will be permanently removed from that particular station's playlist.
A new set of songs with a different musical emphasis will begin to play.
If you’ve given at least two “thumbs down” vote to a specific artist on that
particular station, songs from that artist will no longer be included in that station’s
playlist.
To provide song feedback:
While a song is playing, press / to select or , then press ENTER.
A prompt to confirm your vote appears.
Putting a Song to Sleep
When you want to stop listening to song, but not permanently remove it from a
station’s playlist, you put it to “sleep.” This prevents the song from playing on any of
your stations for 30 days.
To put a song to sleep:
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While a song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER.
A prompt to confirm the “sleep” action appears.
Bookmarking a Song or Artist
You have the option to bookmark a song or an artist for later reference. You can later
refer to this bookmark if you want buy the track when you’ve sign in to Pandora from
your computer or mobile computing device, or if you want to share your musical
preferences with other Pandora users.
To bookmark a song or artist:
1. While a song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER.
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2. Press / to select whether to bookmark the song title or the song artist, then
press ENTER.
The new bookmark is added to your listener profile page. Sign in to Pandora
from your computer or mobile computing device to view this profile page.
Why a Song is in my Station’s Playlist
You can see why Pandora included a particular song in your station’s playlist.
To view a song’s analysis:
While a song is playing, press / to select , then press ENTER.
The song analysis displays.
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Sorting your Pandora Stations
You can choose how your stations are listed on the Stations screen.
To sort your Pandora stations:
1. On the Stations screen, press OPTION.
2. Press / to select a sorting option–by station name (in alphabetical order)
or by last date of access , then press ENTER.
Signing out from Pandora
Sign out of Pandora after a listening session to ensure that nobody can make
changes to your Pandora settings and stations without your permission.
To sign out of Pandora from the Stations or Now Playing screen:
1. On the Stations or Now Playing screen, press OPTION.
2. Press / to select Sign out , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Yes on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
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Flickr
Flickr is an online image and video management and sharing website. Flickr content
is organized based on tags—a keyword or category label that describes content.
Tags help users to search for contents that have something in common. Each
content file can have as many as 75 tags associated with it.
To learn more about Flickr services, and the options and limitations related to them,
go to http://www.flickr.com/tour/.
To access Flickr:
1. Navigate to the Home | Photos menu bar and select Flickr , then press
ENTER.
The Explore screen appears.
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Exploring for Contents
You can explore photostreams (Flickr’s term for content selection) available in Flickr’s
public domain.
To explore for random “interesting” media content:
Press / to select Last 7 days interesting in the Explore screen, then press
ENTER.
A photostream showing random contents rated as interesting by Flickr users dis-
plays. Go to page 108 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
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To explore based on the upload date:
1. Press / to select Most recent uploads in the Explore screen, then press
ENTER.
A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to
page 108 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
To explore based on popular tags:
1. Press / to select Hot tags in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select a tag from the list, then press ENTER.
A photostream showing contents associated with the selected tag is displayed.
Go to page 108 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
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To explore for content based on a specific keyword:
Keywords are words or phrases associated with the type of content you’re looking
for. Keyword searches are based on information indicated on a member’s profile
page.
1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select Keywords, then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
A photostream showing contents associated with the specified keyword dis-
plays. Go to page 108 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
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To explore for content based on tags:
Perform this type of search to find content based on information indicated in a
member’s tags list.
1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select Tags, then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
A photostream showing contents associated with the specified word is dis-
played. Go to page 108 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
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Searching for a Flickr Member
To search for a Flickr member:
1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select Flickr member, then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a member’s user name, email
address, or interest using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press
ENTER.
A browser screen listing Flickr member links matching your search criteria is dis-
played.
4. Press / to select a link, then press ENTER to view that member’s profile
page.
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If the selected member has public photostreams, you can explore them. Use the
navigation buttons to select a content selection, then press ENTER to
explore it. Go to the next section for instructions on how to navigate a photo-
stream.
Flickr Photostream
The Flickr photostream layout is the same as that of a Photos directory in thumbnail
mode.
You can use the navigation buttons to select content.
To view content in fullscreen mode, select the file and press ENTER.
To view a slideshow using all the current photostream’s content, press or
ENTER. Contents display in the Flickr Player screen. Go to next section for
information.
To return to the photostream from fullscreen mode, press .
To return to the photostream from Player mode, press .
To view all photos in full screen, go to Photo Settings and select Fit to screen.
Flickr Player
The Flickr Player layout is the same as that of a photo slideshow.
Press to view the next content in the photostream.
Press to view the previous content in the photostream.
To return to the photostream, press .
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Player Options
As with a regular photo slideshow, you can customize the way content is displayed
in the Flickr Player. To do this, press OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar.
Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Settings menu and follow the
instructions under “Photo Scaling” on page 155.
To change the display’s viewing scale, press / and select to zoom in or
to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly until the preferred viewing scale is
achieved.
Press OPTION or to revert to the default viewing scale.
To rotate the image display, press / and select or , then press ENTER
repeatedly until the preferred display angle is achieved.
The display is rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90° increments. Press
OPTION or to revert to the default display angle.
To view the profile page of the content’s author, press / and select .
If the user has other public photostreams, you can explore them as well. Use the
navigation buttons to select a content selection, then press ENTER to
explore it.
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YouTube
YouTube is a video hosting website where you can upload and share videos.
To access YouTube:
1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar and select YouTube .
Press ENTER. The YouTube submenu bar displays.
2. Press / to choose an option, then press ENTER.
Options include:
Account
Search
Top favorited
Featured videos
Most popular
Most viewed
Top rated
Preferences
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Signing in to your YouTube account
Note: If you do not have a YouTube account and want to create one, go to www.youtube.com.
1. Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar.
2. Press / to select YouTube , then press ENTER.
3. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Account , then press
ENTER.
4. Select Sign in, then press ENTER.
5. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube user name in the
on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
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6. Use the navigation buttons to type your YouTube account password in
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
7. Press / to select a save option. Press ENTER when finished.
Options include:
No – Your account details are not saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in
process every time you access YouTube using the media player.
Save username only – Your username is saved, but you will be prompted to
input your password every time you access YouTube using the media player.
Yes – Both your user name and password are saved. You can later sign in to
your account from the YouTube Login screen.
8. The My favorites page appears. Go to the next section for more information on
this page.
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Account
By default, the My favorites page displays first when you sign in to your account.
These are the videos you have saved as favorites in YouTube.
Note: If you have not favorited any videos, the screen displays "no content found."
This page also contains links to your uploaded videos (My videos) and video playlists
(My playlists). Press / to select a link, then press ENTER to switch that video
selection.
Pressing OPTION brings up the Account toolbar. Press / to select an option
icon, then press ENTER to switch to that corresponding screen.
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Searching for Videos
You can search YouTube for videos of particular interest to you. The search results
are based on the tags associated with uploaded videos. The media player saves
your searches so you can quickly recall them.
Note: Videos that are tagged “private” by users do not appear in search results.
To search for videos:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Search , then press
ENTER.
Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press / to select
from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Use the navigation buttons to type a keyword related to the subject
matter of the video you’re looking for using the on-screen keyboard. Select
Submit, then press ENTER.
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The video search begins (this may take a few seconds). Videos matching your
search word appear in a video selection bar.
3. Press / to select a video from the display.
4. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
Go to page 122 for more information on using the YouTube Player.
To use search history:
1. Enter the first letter of a previous search in the on-screen keyboard on the search
screen. Previous searches beginning with this letter appear on the right side of
the screen.
2. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. This toggles you to the
Search History list.
3. Press / to select a search from the display.
4. Press ENTER to perform the saved search.
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Top Favorited
These are videos tagged as favorites by the majority of YouTube users.
To access Top Favorites:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Top Favorited , then press
ENTER.
Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press / to select
from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press / to
select a video from the displayed selection.
3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
Go to page 122 for more information on using the YouTube Player.
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Featured Videos
This video category is primarily populated with videos from YouTube’s commercial
partners, but might also include select user videos that are currently popular or have
been previously showcased in YouTube’s Spotlight Videos section.
To access Featured Videos:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Featured Videos , then
press ENTER.
Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press / to select
from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select a video from the displayed selection.
3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
Go to page 122 for more information on using the YouTube Player.
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Most Popular
These are videos deemed most popular by YouTube users.
To access Most Popular:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Most popular , then press
ENTER.
Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press / to
select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press / to
select a video from the displayed selection.
3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
Go to page 122 for more information on using the YouTube Player.
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Most Viewed
These are videos most viewed by YouTube users.
To access Most Viewed:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Most viewed , then press
ENTER.
Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press / to
select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press / to
select a video from the displayed selection.
3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
Go to page 122 for more information on using the YouTube Player.
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Top R at e d
These are videos with the highest ratings from YouTube users.
To access Top Rated:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Top rated , then press
ENTER.
Tip: You can also click OPTION on any video selection page, press / to
select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to choose from Today, This week, or This month, then press / to
select a video from the displayed selection.
3. Press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
Go to page 122 for more information on using the YouTube Player.
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Preferences
Preferences allows you to choose which country’s content (videos and channels) you
would like to view without changing the language of the site.
To access Preferences:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Preferences , then press
ENTER.
2. Current location is highlighted. Press ENTER.
3. Press / to select a country from the list, then press ENTER.
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YouTube Player
The YouTube Player layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays
the playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times. Press to
pause and resume playback. Press or to fast forward or rewind in 10
second increments.
YouTube Player Options
As with a regular video playback screen, you can the customize the way content
displays in the YouTube Player. To do this, press OPTION to bring up the Player
toolbar.
To change the display’s viewing scale, press / and select to zoom in or
to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly until the preferred viewing scale is
achieved.
Press OPTION or to revert to the default viewing scale.
To pan the video display, press / and select , then press ENTER. Use the
navigation buttons to pan the display.
Press OPTION or to revert to the default display position.
To view the video’s “watch page”, press / and select . This is the page
where you will find all information related to a video.
Press OPTION or to revert to the Player screen.
To rate the video, press / and select . Go to page 124 for more
information.
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Related Videos
After video playback, the Related Videos screen appears.
This screen lists videos which might be related to recently played video by subject
matter, making it easier to search for videos based on the same or similar subject.
Each video in the list shows the video rating (number of highlighted “stars”) and the
numbers of times it has been viewed. Press / to select a video from the list, then
press or ENTER to start watching the selected video.
Press to move the selection to the links on the left side of the screen. These links
allow you to:
replay the recently playbacked video – Play Again
provide video feedback – Rate Video. Go to the next section for more
infromation.
add the video to your My Favorites list – Add to Favorites
add the video to your My Playlists list – Add to Playlist
flag the video as having inappropriate content - Flagging
return to the last video selection page – Back to Videos
Press / to select a link, then press ENTER.
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Rating Videos
You can rate videos on a basis of one to five stars during or after video playback.
Note: You must signed in to your YouTube account to rate videos. See “Signing in to your YouTube account” on
page 111 for sign-in instructions.
To rate videos:
1. During playback, press OPTION.
2. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
3. Press / to highlight the number of stars corresponding to your preferred
rating. Five is the highest rating, and one is the lowest.
4. Press to move the selection down to the prompt buttons.
5. Press / to select Yes, then press ENTER to confirm your rating.
6. Your video rating is confirmed. Press ENTER to go back to the Player screen.
The average number of stars users give to the video are used to determined the
overall video rating.
Tip: You can also rate videos after playback. On the Related Videos screen,
press / to select Rate Video, then press ENTER.
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Adding Videos to Favorites
If you enjoyed a particular video or simply want to refer to it later, you can tag it as a
“favorite” to add it to your My Favorites list. Once added, you can keep track of this
video.
To add a video to My Favorites from the Related Videos screen:
1. On the Related Videos screen of the video you want to add as a favorite, press
to move the selection to the links on the left side of the screen.
2. Press / to select Add to Favorites, then press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER at the confirmation prompt.
Signing out from YouTube
Sign out from YouTube after a viewing session to prevent other users from accessing
your YouTube account without your permission.
To sign out from YouTube:
1. On your Account page, press OPTION.
2. Press / to select Logout , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Yes on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
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Deleting a YouTube account from the media player
To delete a YouTube account from the media player:
1. On the YouTube submenu bar, press / to select Account , then press
ENTER.
2. Press / to select Delete account, then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select the account you want to delete, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select Yes on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
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Restricted Video Content
Some videos on YouTube are restricted by the content owner from playback via
TV-connected devices. If you attempt to play one of these videos, the following
screen displays:
Press ENTER to return to the previous screen.
Encoding Support for YouTube Worldwide
Many YouTube videos are encoded in a language other than the one you set as your
media player’s system language. In some cases, this results in garbled characters in
the video ID or even playback failure. If this is the case, you need to enable the
encoding support for the language that is causing the error.
To set the media player’s additional encoding setting:
1. Navigate to Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select System , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Additional encoding support, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select the encoding support you require, then press ENTER.
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Mediafly
Mediafly conveniently brings your favorite Internet content and podcasts to your
media player from favorite sources like CNN, BBC, NBC, ESPN, WSJ, Fox, NPR,
and more. Set up once with Mediafly and enjoy the same content on TVs,
smartphones, computers, and beyond. Mediafly is available worldwide; features may
vary based on country.
To access Mediafly:
1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER.
2. Press / to select Mediafly .
Press ENTER. The Mediafly dashboard displays.
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3. Press / to choose an option, then press ENTER.
Options include:
My Channels
Popular Channels
Browse content plug-ins
Search
Signing in to your Mediafly account
Note: If you do not have a Mediafly account and want to create one, go to www.mediafly.com.
1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar.
2. Press / to select Mediafly , then press ENTER.
3. On the Mediafly dashboard, press / to select My Channels , then press
ENTER.
4. Select Sign in, then press ENTER.
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5. You are provided with two options to sign in to your Mediafly account.
Option 1: On your computer, go to www.mediafly.com/wd and enter the code on
your TV screen. Select Continue, then press ENTER.
Option 2: Select Enter Mediafly User ID and password, then press ENTER.
Go to steps 6-7.
6. Use the navigation buttons to type your Mediafly user name in the
on-screen keyboard. Select OK, then press ENTER.
7. Use the navigation buttons to type your Mediafly account password in
the on-screen keyboard. Select OK, then press ENTER.
8. The Mediafly dashboard page appears with your login name in the upper right
portion of the screen. Go to the next section for more information on this page.
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My Channels
When you have signed in to Mediafly using one of the methods described above,
select My Channels , then press ENTER to display the podcasts you have
added to your account in Mediafly.
Note: If you have not added any podcasts, the screen displays "no content found."
Press / to filter channel results (Both, Audio, Video).
Press / to select a podcast, then press ENTER.
Mediafly Player
The Mediafly layout is similar to the regular video playback screen. It displays the
playback status bar and the elapsed and total playback times.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause and resume playback.
Press FF/REV to fast forward or rewind in 10 second increments.
Press NEXT/PREV to select the next/previous podcast in the channel.
Mediafly Player Options
Press OPTION during playback to bring up the Mediafly toolbar. Press / to
select any of the following options:
Add to my channels
Remove from my channels
Rate/Favorite
View episodes
Show info
Add to my channels
1. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select This episode or All episodes in this show, then press
ENTER.
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Remove from my channels
1. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select This episode or All episodes in this show, then press
ENTER.
Rate a channel
1. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select This episode or All episodes in this show, then press
ENTER.
3. Press / to select a rating (one to four stars).
4. Press to select my favorite. Press ENTER to add the episode to your
favorites.Press to select Save, then press ENTER.
View episodes
1. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Episodes associated with the podcast display. Press / to select a podcast
from the list, then press ENTER.
Show info
1. Press / to select from the toolbar, then press ENTER.
2. Information about the podcast displays. Press to resume watching or
listening to the podcast.
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Popular Channels
These are channels deemed most popular by Mediafly users.
To access Popular Channels:
1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press / to select Popular Channels , then
press ENTER.
2. Press / to filter channel results (Both, Audio, Video), then press / to
select a podcast from the display.
3. Press or ENTER to start watching or listening to the selected podcast.
Browse content plug-ins
To browse content plug-ins:
1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press / to select Browse content plug-ins
, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select one of the options in the Media Plug-ins screen, then press
ENTER.
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Search
1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press / to select Search , then press
ENTER.
2. Press / to filter channel results (Both, Audio, Video, Add Media Plug in
via mCode), then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a podcast search using the
on-screen keyboard. Press OK, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select a podcast from the display, then press or ENTER to
start watching or listening to the selected podcast.
Deleting a Mediafly account from the media player
1. On the Mediafly dashboard, press / to select My Channels , then press
ENTER.
2. Press OPTIONS, then press / to select Manage Users . Press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Delete account, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select the account you want to delete, then press ENTER.
5. Press / to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
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Netflix (for WD Live Plus only)
Enjoy new releases, classics, and TV episodes instantly on your WD TV Live Plus HD
Media Player. Don’t wait for the mailman to deliver your movies and don’t settle for
streaming to your small computer screen. Access your Netflix unlimited membership
and instantly watch TV episodes and movies on your big screen.*
*Netflix unlimited membership required. US only.
To access Netflix:
Navigate to the Home | Video menu bar and select Netflix. Press ENTER.
Activate the Media Player for Netflix
You must activate your media player before you can use it to watch movies
streamed over the Internet from Netflix.
Existing Netflix Members
1. Go to www.netflix.com/activate and enter the on-screen code.
2. Enter your user name (in most cases, your registered email address) and
password to log in to your account.
3. Enter the activation code that appears on your TV screen.
After entering the code at www.netflix.com/activate and clicking Activate, the media
player screen displays your Netflix instant queue.
New to Netflix
Follow the on-screen instructions to start your free trial of Netflix.
Netflix Navigation
Once you have accessed your Netflix, navigate using the remote control to choose
from a variety of categories of movies and TV shows.
Note: To deactivate Netflix on the media player, reset the device to factory defaults. See “Reset to Factory
Defaults” on page 160. To deactivate the media player from your Netflix account, log in to your Netflix account.
Navigate to “Your Account & Help.” Under “Manage Netflix ready devices and computers” locate the WD TV
device and select “Deactivate.”
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Settings and Advanced Features
The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set
preferences for media playback.
To select a Settings category:
1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon .
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press
ENTER.
There are seven Settings categories, including File Management , Audio/Video ,
Music , Video , Photo , System , and Network .
Settings Navigation Buttons
Use these buttons on the remote control to navigate within and between the
Settings screens.
Button Function
Up/Down arrows • Select a menu
• Select a menu setting in an option
screen
ENTER Displays the option screen for the
selected menu
1. Press ENTER. A confirmation prompt appears.
2. Select OK, then press ENTER.
If you fail to select OK within 15 seconds, the new
setting will not be applied.
If your entertainment unit cannot support the
selected setting, no change is made and the
original setting is retained.
Applies the selected menu setting
BACK Displays the previous menu screen
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File Management
The file management feature allows you to copy or delete files from the attached
USB devices.
Copying Files
1. Navigate to Home | Settings .
2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER.
3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to copy.
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To select all files and folders for copying, press OPTION, then choose
Select All .
4. After a file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Copy .
5. Navigate to the preferred destination folder, then press to select the folder.
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6. Press ENTER to start copying the selected files into the destination folder.
A progress bar will indicate the copy status.
After the file has been copied successfully, the completed message appears.
Moving Files
1. Navigate to Home | Settings .
2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER.
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3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to move.
To select all files and folders for moving, press OPTION, then choose
Select All .
4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Move .
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5. Press repeatedly until the preferred destination folder is selected.
6. Press ENTER to start moving the selected files into the destination folder.
A progress bar will indicate the move status.
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After the selected files have been successfully moved to the destination folder
the File Moved icon appears.
Deleting Files
1. Navigate to Home | Settings .
2. Use the navigation buttons to select File Management , then press ENTER.
3. Press to select the file or folder you intend to delete.
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To select all files and folders for deletion, press OPTION, then choose
Select All .
4. After file selection has been made, press OPTION, then select Delete .
5. Press ENTER to confirm file deletion.
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A progress bar will indicate the file deletion status.
After the selected files have been deleted, the File Deleted icon appears.
Audio/Video
Use the menus in this category to configure playback for audio and video files.
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Video Output
Use this menu to select a video signal.
Composite
When using the standard RCA A/V cable (yellow, red, and white connectors) to
connect the media player, select Composite in the Video output screen.
You will be prompted to select the TV standard applicable to your device. This
setting depends on your regional location. Options include:
NTSC–United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, and
Taiwan.
PAL–Europe, Greenland, parts of Africa and South America, the Mideast,
China, India, Australia, and Indonesia
Select a regional TV standard then press ENTER.
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Component
When using the YPbPr cable (green, blue, and yellow connectors) to connect the
media player, select Component in the Video output screen.
You will be prompted to select the video display resolution for your device. Select
display resolution then press ENTER.
HDMI
When using an HDMI cable (if your TV supports HDMI resolution), select HDMI in the
Video output screen.
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You will be prompted to select the applicable HDMI video resolution for your device.
Make your selection and press ENTER.
Note: The further down the list the setting, the higher the resolution and clearer the picture.
HDMI Deep Color Mode
Use this menu to increase the number of HDMI deep color bits available for
transmission for each channel. A higher number of bits means there are more
shades available for a television monitor to mix together. The default setting is 8 bit
which is compatible with most televisions. However, you can select the higher color
depth of 12 bit if your television supports HDMI 1.3 or higher. 12 bit provides a
better color experience than 8 bit if your television is compatible.
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Aspect Ratio
Use this menu to select the way videos are displayed. Options include:
Normal (4:3)
Widescreen (16:9)
The media player’s default setting is Widescreen. Make sure your TV can support
widescreen resolution, or this default setting can result in a distorted video display.
Audio Output
Use this menu to select the audio output mode.
Options include:
Stereo - Recommended if you are using a 2- or 4-speaker entertainment unit.
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Digital - Select this option if you are using an Toslink (optical) connection to
output surround sound.
Music
Use the menus on the Music category to configure the display and sequence option
for audio files.
Music sequence
Use this menu to select the audio playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go
to “To set the music repeat mode:” on page 46 for a description of these audio
playback modes.
Audio track display
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Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The
default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Music directory, this displays thumbnails
of available album art.
Browser Display
Use this menu to select the default display mode for the audio browser screen. The
default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Music directory, this displays thumbnails
of available album art.
Thumbnail mode List mode
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Video
Use the menus on the Video category to configure the display and sequence option
for video files.
Video sequence
Use this menu to select the video playback mode. The default setting is Normal. Go
to “Using Video Repeat” on page 41 for a description of these video playback
modes.
Subtitle font size
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Use this menu to set the default font size for displaying video subtitles. The current
font size value displays on the bottom of the screen. The second line in the display
reflects the font size option currently selected.
Subtitle border
Use this menu to set the default appearance of the subtitle frame.
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Browser Display
Use this menu to select the default display mode for the video browser screen. The
default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Video directory, this displays thumbnails
of available movie posters.
Thumbnail mode List mode
Preview mode
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Photo
Use the menus on this category to configure the display size and slideshow settings
when viewing your image files.
Browser Display
Use this menu to select how media files are displayed in their respective folders. The
default setting is Thumbnail mode. In the Photo directory, this displays thumbnails
of available image files.
Thumbnail mode List mode
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Slideshow Sequence
Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal.
See “Repeating and/or shuffling a Slideshow” on page 55 for a description of these
slideshow sequence modes.
Photo Scaling
Use this menu to define how pictures are scaled when you view them. This also
applies when pictures are viewed in a slideshow. Options include:
Keep as original – Maintains the original resolution of the image (default).
Fit to screen – Fills as much of the display area as possible while maintaining
correct image proportions.
Display in full screen– Fills the display area with the image (this can lead to
image distortion).
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Transition Effect
Use this menu to select the method used to display the next slide in a slideshow.
The default setting is Fade.
Interval Time
Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. You can
select from 3 seconds (default) to 5 minutes.
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System
Use the menus in this category to configure the media player’s general functions.
1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select System Setting , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to make a selection from the list of options, then press ENTER.
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Language
Use this menu to select the display language.
Media Library
Use this menu to enable Media Library, which refers to the process of consolidating
the contents of a USB drive into one database so you can locate media files based
on metadata information. See “Media Library” on page 165 for more information.
Screensaver Delay
Use this menu to set the time of system inactivity before the screensaver display is
enabled. The default setting is 5 minutes.
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Display file size
Set this menu to On to display the file size information in the media browser screen.
Additional encoding support
Select an encoding support for a secondary language. This prevents garbled
characters in file names and subtitles defined in the selected language.
Auto play
Select the type of media (music or video) that plays automatically when a USB
device is connected to the media player. The media files should be located in the
USB device’s root directory for Auto Play to function.
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Reset to Factory Defaults
Use this menu to restore all media player system preferences and playback settings
to their default factory values. Reset to factory defaults corrects performance
problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings.
To perform a system reset:
1. Press / to select Reset to factory defaults, then press ENTER.
2. Press to select OK on the system reset prompt, then press ENTER.
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Update Device
Use this menu to check for the latest WD TV media player firmware version available
online. If a new firmware version is available, you can download it automatically and
upgrade the WD TV media player without using a USB device.
To perform a device update:
1. Press / to select Update Device, then press ENTER. The screen displays
the current firmware version.
2. Press to select OK on the system reset prompt, and then press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER to begin checking for a newer version of the software.
4. If the latest version of the firmware online is older than or similar to the current
version of the firmware in the media player, the following screen appears. Select
OK, then press ENTER to return to the Update Device screen. Press BACK to
return to the System Settings screen.
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If the latest version of the firmware online is newer than the current version of the
firmware in the media player, the following screen appears. Select OK, then press
ENTER to restart the system and perform a firmware upgrade. See “System
Firmware Upgrade” on page 168 for further details on completing the firmware
upgrade.
System Information
View the System Information screen to view network-related settings currently used
by the media player.
System Registration
You can register your media player if you have an active network connection. See
“To register your WD product using the System Setting menu:” on page 3 for
instructions.
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About
Select this option to display the current hardware and firmware configurations.
Network
1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
Network Setup
See “Network Setup” on page 56 for information and instructions.
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Wireless Favorites
This menu displays a record of your wireless network settings. After performing a
wireless network setup, the media player keeps a record of the LAN access point.
Use this menu to reconnect to the local network without having to rekey the
password.
Check Connection
See “Checking the Network Connection” on page 62 for information and
instructions.
Device Name
The name shown in the device name field helps you identify the media player on the
network. Use this menu option to change the device name using the onscreen
keyboard.
Share WD TV on Your Network
See “Transferring Files” on page 67 for information and instructions.
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Auto Login
Use this menu to select a login procedure. When set to On, the media player logs
into the network share anonymously. When set to Off, the media player prompts you
to enter the account name and password to access the network share.
Clear Account Information
Use this menu to clear login information (preset password) for the network share.
Media Library
Media Library scans and consolidates the media contents of a USB drive into a
database through which you can easily locate media files. This feature is on by
default.
The following conditions will prevent the Media Library from processing your media.
The USB device has read-only protection.
There is not enough hard drive space on the USB device. Your media player
needs some space to cache information, so that searches and scans are faster.
A note about metadata
Metadata is information about the data in a file that describes how, when, and by
whom a particular set of data (video, music, photographic, or any other type of data)
was collected, and how the data is formatted.
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Not all files have metadata loaded. To add and edit metadata so that Media Library
can aggregate the files properly, you can use one of several tools including:
Adobe® Bridge (part of the Adobe Creative Suite)
abcAVI Tag Editor (freeware)
XnView 1.93.2 (freeware)
iTunes
Windows Media Player
Editing metadata
Editing metadata with iTunes:
1. Open iTunes and click the song you want to edit.
2. Open the File menu, then click Get Info.
A window opens, showing all of the information you can edit for the song that
you selected. You can edit the song’s:
Name
Artist
Year released
Album name
Composer
Track number
Genre
3. When you are done, click OK. To edit the next song listed in your iTunes library,
click Next.
Editing metadata with Windows Media Player:
1. Open Windows Media Player.
2. Click the Library tab.
3. Right-click the title or other item to edit.
4. When the menu opens, click Edit.
Converting the content into a usable format
There are several fast, easy-to-use applications available online that can convert
photos, videos, and music files into formats optimized for use on your media player.
The software also allows simultaneous conversion of multiple files in batches
regardless of their original formats.
Examining your files
MediaInfo (free software) can provide technical and tag information about your video
or audio files.
MediaInfo provides the following kinds of information:
General—title, author, director, album, track number, date, and duration
Video—codec, aspect, fps, and bitrate
Audio—codec, sample rate, channels, language, and bitrate
Text—language of the subtitles
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Chapters—number and a list of chapters
MediaInfo supports the following formats:
Video—MKV, OGM, AVI, DivX, WMV, QuickTime, Real, MPEG-1, MPEG-2,
MPEG-4, DVD (VOB) (Codecs: DivX, XviD, MSMPEG4, ASP, H.264, AVC)
Audio—OGG, MP3, WAV, RA, Dolby Digital, AAC, M4A, AU, AIFF
Subtitles—SRT, SSA, ASS, and SAMI
With MediaInfo, you can:
Read many video and audio file formats
Use several methods of viewing information, such as text, sheet, tree, and
HTML
Customise views
Export information as text, such as CSV and HTML
To examine your files:
1. Use your browser and go to http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en.
2. Download the software and install it on your computer.
3. Follow the instructions as prompted.
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System Maintenance
The system software of your media player can be upgraded to the latest release,
which can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and
product enhancements. To ensure that you receive the latest update, we
recommend registering your product at https://www.wdc.com/register.
This chapter describes how to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple
troubleshooting. If you encounter an error message, refer to the “Common Error
Messages” on page 174 for possible corrective action.
Solutions to more serious problems may require contacting your dealer or an
authorized service center for assistance. For more information, refer to “WD Service
and Support” on page 2.
System Firmware Upgrade
Firmware is an important set of instructions that tells your media player how to
operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do what you tell it to do.
Upgrading the firmware is important because WD is always developing newer, faster,
and more efficient ways of doing things that your media player needs to know.
Important: Make sure the media player’s AC power adapter remains connected
during the firmware update. A power disruption during the update process can
corrupt the system firmware. Also, make sure that you do not unplug the USB
storage device.
To update the firmware:
1. Go to support.wdc.com and download the latest firmware update file for your
USB storage.
2. Click “Downloads,” then the product name (or photo).
3. Copy the firmware update file to a USB drive’s root folder.
4. Connect the USB drive to the media player's USB port.
5. Press HOME, then select the Settings bar.
6. Select the firmware upgrade icon , and then press ENTER.
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You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade.
7. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER.
This restarts the system.
After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode.
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Once the update process finishes, the following message appears and the media
player restarts.
When the media player restarts, the new firmware loads automatically.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
DISPLAY
The TV screen is blank and the media
player power LED remains off.
• Make sure the TV is turned on.
• Make sure that the power adapter and power
outlet are okay.
• Make sure that the interface cable is properly
attached to the correct terminals on both the TV
and the media player.
The TV screen is blank and the media
player power LED is blinking.
A system diagnostic failure occurred. Turn off your
media player, wait 10 minutes, then turn it on again. If
the same thing happens, contact the WD Technical
Support for assistance (see “WD Service and
Support” on page 2).
The TV screen is blank and the media
player power LED is on.
• Make sure the TV is turned on.
• Make sure that the interface cable is properly
attached to the correct terminals on both the TV
and the media player.
• Press the reset button for 10 seconds.
The TV screen is blinking and fuzzy. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly
attached to the correct terminal(s) on both the TV
and the media player.
• Make sure the media player power LED is on.
• If you are using a CRT TV, navigate to the Home |
Settings | System screen and:
-Make sure that the Composite option is
selected as the video output.
-Make sure the TV system setting matches the
system used in your region.
• If you are using an LCD TV, navigate to the Home |
Settings | System screen and:
-Make sure that the HDMI option is selected
as the video output.
-Make sure that the video resolution option is
set as Auto.
The video display is cut off or appears
in a sidebar.
Navigate to the Home | Settings | Audio/Video screen
and make sure that aspect ratio is set as Normal.
The slideshow pictures are distorted. Navigate to the Home | Settings | Photo screen and
select Keep as original or Fit to screen in the Photo
Scaling field.
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File does not play. • Verify compatibility. Refer to “Supported Formats”
on page 176.
• Use a media converter program to convert the file
to a usable format.
AUDIO
There is no sound. • Make sure the volume on the entertainment unit is
not muted.
• Navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen
and make sure the correct audio output setting is
enabled.
-If you are using the composite audio cable,
the Stereo setting should be enabled.
-If you are using an Toslink (optical) or HDMI
connection, the Digital setting should be
enabled.
• If you are watching a video that supports multiple
audio channels, make sure that the Audio Off
option is disabled. Press Options | <icon>, and
then press ENTER repeatedly until the intended
audio channel is displayed.
USB DEVICE
The Media Library process failed. Make sure that:
• the USB device has no read-only protection.
• the USB device is not using the HFS+ Journaling
file system.
• there is enough storage space on the USB device.
The attached USB device is not visible
on the Home screen.
• The media player only supports mass USB storage
mode. Make sure that the USB device is
configured as a "mass storage device."
• Make sure the USB device’s file system is
supported (NTFS, FAT/FAT32, or HFS+).
REMOTE CONTROL
The media player remote control does
not work.
• Press only one button at a time.
• Make sure the batteries are properly inserted.
• The batteries may already be drained out. Replace
batteries with new ones.
• Make sure that the path between the remote
control and the media player is not blocked.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Problem Solution
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The firmware upgrade recovery splash
screen is shown after you turned on
the media player.
The previous firmware upgrade process failed.
• Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to
page 168 for instructions.
• If you are still unable to update the system
firmware, perform a system reset. Go to page 160
for instructions.
Problem Solution
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Common Error Messages
If this message appears Perform this action
HOME
Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are different conditions under which this error
message may appear. The message will specify the
issue. For example, not enough space is used on the
storage or a journaled file system.
No storage present. Attach the USB device that contains your media files.
Media Library requires more storage
space: [XXXMB]
1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the
media player.
2. Connect the USB device to your computer and
delete unnecessary files to meet the required
storage space.
3. Attach the USB device to the media player again.
Please turn off journaling on the
attached storage's file system for the
media player to compile the media
library.
1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the
media player.
2. Connect the USB device to your Apple computer
and disable the journaling function. Refer to the
Apple Help for information.
3. Attach the USB device to the media player again.
Unable to compile media library on
read-only storage.
1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the
media player.
2. Connect the USB device to your computer and
make sure the read-only protection is disabled.
3. Attach the USB device to the media player again.
Unable to compile media library. Please
check your storage setting.
1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the
media player.
2. Connect the USB device to your computer and
<what action should be taken here?>
3. Attach the USB device to the media player again.
Unrecognized storage. The USB device model is not supported. Use another
USB device.
Question XX: WD USB HDD
Trouble Shooting
This indicates a system diagnostic failure. Contact
WD Technical Support for assistance.
CONTENT PLAYBACK
This folder is empty. There are no supported media files in the selected
folder. Select another folder that contains media files
of the correct format.
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FAQs
How do I find media files and create playlists?
Several media player applications are currently available, such as Winamp and
iTunes, that let you play, arrange, and edit media files. These media players also let
you create playlists and edit the metadata information for media files. You can search
the Internet with your browser to locate where these applications are available for
download.
How do I copy the files from my music CD to my computer?
Digital audio extraction, or Ripping, is the process of copying audio (or video)
content to a hard drive, typically from removable media, such as CDs or DVDs, or
from media streams.
To rip music from CDs to a computer:
1. Insert the CD into the optical drive of your computer.
2. Open the program that you use to rip the music to your computer, such as
iTunes or Windows Media Player.
3. Press the Import button (using iTunes),
- OR -
Press the Rip button (using Windows Media Player).
4. Click the music you want to copy (Windows Media Player) and note where the
music files are saved after they are copied. iTunes imports the entire CD into your
iTunes music library.
5. Click the Start Rip button (Windows Media Player).
6. When ripping is complete, remove the CD. The music is now on your computer.
Some music may be covered by copyright laws which prevent its copying or distribution.
Can I use a universal remote control with the media player?
You can use most popular universal remote control devices such as the Logitech
Harmony models.
Unable to play the selected file. Please
recreate the file by using the included
media editing software.
1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the
media player.
2. Connect the USB device to your computer and
make sure the file format is correct.
You can use the media editing software included
in the WD Documentation CD. (See “How do I
find media files and create playlists?” on page
175)
3. Attach the USB device to the media player again.
If this message appears Perform this action
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Appendix
Supported Formats
Filename extension Codec Format/container
VIDEO
.AVI Video:
Xvid
AVC
MPEG1/2/4
WMV9
VC-1
Audio:
MPEG Audio
PCM
Dolby Digital
DTS
AVI
.MPG Video:
MPEG1/2
Audio:
MPEG Audio
Dolby Digital
DTS
PCM
mpeg ps
.MPEG
.MKV Video:
h.264
x.264
AVC
MPEG1/2/4
WMV9
VC-1
Audio:
MPEG Audio
PCM
Dolby Digital (passthrough
for more than 2 channels)
DTS (passthrough for more
than 2 channels)
AAC
MKV
.TS/.TP/.M2T Video:
MPEG1/2/4
AVC
VC-1
Audio:
MPEG Audio
Dolby Digital
DTS
TS
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.MP4/.MOV Video:
MPEG4
AVC
Audio:
AAC
MPEG Audio
Dolby Digital
Quicktime
.ASF/.DVR-MS/.WMV Video:
MPEG2
WMV9
VC-1
Audio:
WMA
Dolby Digital
ASF
.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
Video notes:
1. MPEG-2 MP@HL up to 1920x1080p24, 1920x1080i30, or 1280x720p60 resolution.
2. MPEG4.2 ASP@L5 Rectangular shape video decoding up to 1280x720p30 resolution, support for B Pictures, data partitioning and error
resiliency. No support for global motion compensation (GMC).
3. WMV9/VC-1 MP@HL up to 1280x720p60 (<90% of the P-picture macroblocks have 4 motioin vectors) or 1920x1080p24 resolution. Up
to 1280x720p30 or 1920x1080i25 resolution if unconstrained 4MV bitstream.
4. VC-1 AP@L3 up to 1920x1080i30 (<60% of the B-picture macroblocks have 4 motion vectors), 1920x1080p24, or 1280x720p60
resolution. Up to 1920x1080i25, 1920x1080p24, or 1280x720p60 resolution if unconstrained 4MV bitstream.
5. MPEG-4.10 (H.264) BP@L3 up to 720x480p30 or 720x576p25 resolution, including FMO and ASO.
6. MPEG-4.10 (H.264) MP@L4.1 and HP@L4.1 up to 1920x1080p24, 1920x1080i30, or 1280x720p60 resolution (constrained to match BD
and HD-DVD specifications), 180 Mbin/s maximum for CABAC streams.
AUDIO
MP1/2/3/a MPEG audio None
AAC MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE 1. ADTS
2. ADIF
M4A/MP4A MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE Quicktime
FLAC FLAC FLAC
WAV PCM (Microsoft®)WAVE
Filename extension Codec Format/container
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LPCM PCM None
PCM
OGG OGG VORBIS OGG
WMA WMA ASF
AIF/AIFF PCM AIFF
MKA 1. MPEG audio
2. MPEG 2/4 AAC LC/HE
3. PCM (Microsoft)
MATROSKA
Dolby Digital Dolby Digital None
DTS DTS None
An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
Type File
name Codec Resolution Other limitation
PHOTOS
BMP bmp Uncompressed (most
common)
2048x2048
TIFF tif/tiff Uncompressed 24-bit
RGB (most common)
2048x2048 Multi-page not supported,
only shows 1st page
Compressed JPEG
RLE (run-length encoding)
LZW (loss less) 2048x2048
PNG png DEFLATE (loss less) 2048x2048
GIF gif LZW (loss less) 2048x2048 For animation, only sup-
ports 1st page
JPEG jpeg/jpg JPEG (lossy) (most
common)
4096x4096 CMYK not supported
Progressive 1280x720
Loss less
JPEG2000 .jp2 JPEG2000
Compressed RGB JPEG formats only and progressive JPEG up to 2048. Single layer TIFF files
only. Uncompressed BMP only. For specific details, please refer to the user manual.
Filename extension Codec Format/container
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Thumbnail Support Limitation
MUSIC
Filename
extension
Only supports ID3 and EXIF format have thumbnail
mp3 Yes Thumbnail in the id3 tag (“APIC” or “PIC” tag)
wma Yes Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info)
m4a Yes Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”)
mp4a Yes Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”)
flac Yes
asf Yes Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info)
wmv Yes Thumbnail in the asf format (“WM/Picture” in the extended info)
mp4 Yes Thumbnail in the quicktime format (“moov/udta/meta/ilst/covr”)
jpg Yes Thumbnail in the exif
jpe Yes Thumbnail in the exif
tiff Yes Thumbnail in the exif
tif Yes Thumbnail in the exif
jpeg Yes Thumbnail in the exif
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction
manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the retailer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B.
Safety Compliance
Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60065:03, UL-60065,
7th Ed: Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus - Safety Requirements.
Approuvé pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60065:03, UL-
60065 7th Ed. Appareils audio, vidéo et appareils électroniques analogues -
Exigences de sécurité.
This device is only for use with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter.
Cet appareil n'est destiné qu'a` des adaptateur compatibles marqués "UL Listed.”
CE Compliance for Europe
Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable
Council Directives of the European Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/
EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). A “Declaration of Conformity” in
accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western
Digital Europe.
Die Markierung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses Gerät mit den
anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europäischen Union übereinstimmt. Hierzu zählen auch
die EMV-Richtlinie (2004/108/EG) sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie (2006/95/
EG). Eine "Konformitätserklärung" in Übereinstimmung mit den anwendbaren
Richtlinien ist erstellt worden und kann bei Western Digital Europe eingesehen
werden.
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Le symbole CE indique que ce système est conforme aux directives du Conseil de
l'Union Européenne, notamment à la Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) et la Directive
Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives
applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital Europe.
I marchi con il simbolo CE denotano la conformità di questo sistema alle direttive del
Consiglio dell'Unione europea, ivi compresa la Direttiva EMC (2004/108/CE) e la
Direttiva Bassa Tensione (2006/95/CE). In adempimento con le vigenti direttive è
stata rilasciata una "Dichiarazione di conformità", depositata presso Western Digital
Europe.
La marca con el símbolo CE indica el cumplimiento de este sistema con las corre-
spondientes directivas del Consejo de la Unión Europea, que incluye la Directiva
CEM (2004/108/CE) y la Directiva de bajo voltaje (2006/95/CE). Se ha realizado
una "Declaración de conformidad" de acuerdo con las directivas correspondientes y
se encuentra documentada en las instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa.
Märkning av CE-symbolen anger att detta systemet uppfyller kraven enligt det Euro-
peiska Parlamentet och Rådets direktiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC) och
Direktivet om Lågspänning (2006/95/EC). En "Försäkran om Överensstämmelse" har
gjorts enligt de gällande direktiven och har registrerats hos Western Digital Europa.
Merking med CE-symbolet indikerer dette systemets overholdelse av gjeldende direk-
tiver for EU, inkludert EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC) og lavspenningsdirektivet
(2006/95/EC). En "samsvarserklæring" i henhold til gjeldende direktiver har blitt skre-
vet og finnes arkivert hos Western Digital Europe.
CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien
Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien kanssa, mukaan lukien EMC-direktiivi
(2004/108/EC), sekä alijännitedirektiivi (2006/95/EC). "Yhdenmukaisuusvakuutus"
sovellettavien direktiivien kanssa on tehty ja se on arkistoituna Western Digital
Europe:ssa.
Маркировка символом CE свидетельствует о соответствии настоящей
системы положениям применимых директив Совета Европейского Союза, в
том числе Директивы об электромагнитной совместимости (2004/108/EC) и
Директивы о низковольтном оборудовании (2006/95/EC). Заявление о
соответствии положениям применимых директив, сделанное компанией
Western Digital, находится в архиве её европейского подразделения
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KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only)
Class B Device 1 — Please note that this device has been approved for non-
business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.
Environmental Compliance (China)
Warranty Information
Obtaining Service
WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires
maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product
support Web site at support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization
(RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions
for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be
returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid
and insured, to the address provided on your return paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials
should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check
the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data
regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession.
Limited Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from
defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited
warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased. The term of your limited warranty is for
1 year in the North, South and Central America region, 2 years in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region,
and 1 year in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law. The term of your limited warranty period
shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt. WD shall have no liability for any
Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not
present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is
attributable 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 within the scope of the applicable instructions, as found at support.wdc.com), accident or
mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD. Subject to the limitations specified above, your
sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair
or replacement of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for
the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a
repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer.
The foregoing limited warranty is WD’s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new. The
remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied
or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
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로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할
수 있습니다.
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purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to accidental,
consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in
connection with the purchase, use, or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility
of such damages. In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or
consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
GNU General Public License (“GPL”)
Firmware incorporated into this product includes third party copyrighted software licensed under the GPL (“GPL
Software”). In accordance with the GPL: 1) the source code for the GPL Software may be obtained at
support.wdc.com/download/gpl; 2) you may re-use, re-distribute and modify the GPL Software; 3) with respect
solely to the GPL Software, it is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, to the
extent permitted by applicable law; and 4) a copy of the GPL is included on the enclosed CD, may be obtained at
www.gnu.org, and may also be found at support.wdc.com/download/gpl.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+
Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
Rovi™
Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection
systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.
Microsoft
This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of
this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual
property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the
WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability
to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you
download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses.
Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will
not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady content access technology to protect their intellectual property,
including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content
and/or WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content
owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device's ability to consume PlayReady-protected content.
Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies.
Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you
will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.
Adobe®
This product features Adobe® Flash® technology. For further information, visit
http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/.
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WD respects the rights of copyright owners to control the uses of their intellectual property.
Information furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its
use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is
granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. WD reserves the right to change
specifications at any time without notice.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, WD TV, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; and
My Passport is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to
other companies.
© 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779-705043-A00 Apr 2010
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Index
A
Accessories 5
aspect ratio
normal 148
troubleshooting 171
widescreen 148
audio channel 38
audio output 148
Settings menu 149
audio/video
autosource function 8
supported interfaces 8
Audio/Video menus
aspect ratio 148
audio output 148
HDMI deep color mode 147
video output 145
auto play function 159
autosource function 8
B
browser display
list mode 150, 153, 154
thumbnail mode 150, 153, 154
C
composite AV
connection 18
connectors 9
copying files 137
D
deleting files 142
digital camera support 49
display troubleshooting 171
DTS support 39
E
Eject function
button 25
procedure 23
encoding support 159
environmental compliance (China) 182
error messages 174
F
features
AV interfaces 8
supported file formats 8
supported file systems 9
USB support 9
file formats
image 48
playlist 8
subtitle 8
troubleshooting 175
file management
file copy 137
file delete 142
file move 139
file system
supported 9
troubleshooting 174
firmware upgrade
procedure 168
troubleshooting 172
Flickr 102
exploring for contents 103
photostream 108
player 108
searching for a member 107
G
GNU general public license 183
GPL software 183
H
HD media player
error messages 174
features 8
firmware information 163
firmware upgrade 168
hardware information 163
home screen 26
I/O connectors 9
installation procedures 12
installation requirements 12
language setting 158
LED indicators 10
operating 25
overview 6
package contents 12
preferences 136
regulatory compliance notices 180
remote control 11
screensaver delay 158
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troubleshooting 171
warranty 182
HDMI
connection 16
connectors 9
Home
button 25
error messages 174
Music directory 44
overview 26
Photo directory 48
screen navigation 27
Settings screen 136
Video directory 34
Home Theater
connection 19
I
I/O connectors
composite AV 9
HDMI 9
Toslink 9
USB ports 9
information panel
music 45
photos 51
slideshow 53, 54
videos 37
installation
composite AV connection 18
HDMI connection 16, 19
power connection 14, 17, 18
requirements 12
USB connection 20
Internet services
Live365 64, 72
L
language setting 158
LED indicators
power 10
status 10
list mode 150, 153, 154
Live365 72
adding a station to your preset list 82
getting track information 85
listening 76
preferences 86
providing song feedback 84
removing a station from your preset
list 83
searching 80
sign in 73
signing out 88
locating media content
manual search 30
Search function 31
M
maintenance
system 168
Media content
accessing from network share 64
accessing via media server 65
media library
exemptions 165
media library compilation
categories 29
enable 27
error messages 174
exemptions 27
LED indicator 10
overview 27, 165
Mediafly 128
browse content plug-ins 133
deleting an account 134
my channels 131
player 131
player options 131
popular channels 133
search 134
signing in 129
moving files 139
music
album art 44
audio track display 149
auto play 159
MLB categories 29
playback controls 46
playback procedures 44
playback screen 45
sequence setting 149
shuffle mode 47
supported formats 8
use in slideshow 52
music playback options 46
N
navigation buttons 25
Netflix 135
activate the media player 135
existing membership 135
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navigation 135
new membership 135
Network services
transferring files 67
network setting
auto login 165
check connection 164
clear account information 165
device name 164
network setup 163
samba server 164
wireless favorites 164
Network setup
Ethernet 56
wireless 59
network share 164
enable file sharing 67
NTSC 145
O
operating precautions 1
P
package contents 12
PAL 145
Pandora 89
bookmarking a song or artist 99
providing song feedback 97
QuickMix 97
signing in 90
signing out 101
sorting stations 101
stations 93
why a song is in my station’s
playlist 100
panning
photos 50
videos 40
photo display options 50
Photo menus
interval time 156
photo scaling 155
slideshow sequence 155
transition effect 156
photos
digital camera support 49
information panel 51
MLB categories 29
panning 50
rotating 51
scaling settings 155
supported formats 8
view 48
zoom options 51
Play To 6
playlist
supported formats 8
videos, playback 35, 45
power
AC connector 9
cable connection 14
global AC adapter configurations 14
LED indicator 10
power button 25
turn on 14, 17, 18
product
accessories 5
obtaining service 182
overview 6
recording information 3
registration 3
regulatory compliance 180
safety information 1
warranty 182
R
regulatory compliance
environmental compliance (China) 182
remote control 11
layout 11
transmission range 25
troubleshooting 172
repeat mode
music 46
slideshow 55
videos 41
reset to factory defaults 160
RoHS 182
S
screensaver delay 158
Search function
button 25
procedure 31
settings
apply new values 136
Audio/Video menu 144
Movie menu 151
network 163
Photo menu 154
Settings menu bar 136
Settings screen navigation 136
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player
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System menu 157, 163
share WD TV on your network 164
shuffle mode
music 47
slideshow 30
slideshow
interval time 156
music background 52
playback controls 54
repeat mode 55
sequence setting 155
shuffle mode 30
transition effect 156
troubleshooting 171
view 52
slideshow options 54
Software, GPL 183
subtitle
border setting 152
enable 39
font size setting 151
supported formats 8
System menus
browser display 150, 153, 154
system preferences
audio/video quality 144
general functions 157
music sequence 149
navigation buttons 136
photo function 154
Settings menu bar 136
video sequence 151
system reset 160
procedures 160
System Setting menus
About screen 163
additional encoding support 159
auto play 159
display file size 159
language 158
media library 158
reset to factory defaults 160
screensaver delay 158
system information screen 162
update device 161
System Settings menus
system information screen 162
T
thumbnail mode 150, 153, 154
Toslink
connectors 9
Transferring files 67
between the media player and a Mac
computer 71
between the media player and a Win-
dows Vista/Windows 7
computer 69
between the media player and a Win-
dows XP computer 68
troubleshooting
audio 172
content playback 174
display 171
error messages 174
firmware upgrade 172
media library compilation 174
remote control 172
system reset 160
USB device 172
U
USB device
connection 20
disconnection 20
Eject button 25
error messages 174
LED indicator 10
media library 165
media library compilation 27
removal 23
supported devices 9
troubleshooting 172
USB ports 9
V
Video output
component 146
composite 145
video playback options 36
videos
aspect ratio 148
audio channel 38
auto play 159
chapter selection 38
DTS audio support 39
DVD navigation 41
HDMI deep color mode setting 147
information panel 37
MLB categories 29
panning 40
playback controls 36
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player
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playback procedures 34
repeat mode 41
sequence setting 151
subtitles 39
supported formats 8
supported resolutions 8
video output setting 145
zoom options 40
W
warranty information 182
widescreen setting 148
Windows 7
Play To 6
Wireless network setup 59
Y
YouTube 110
adding videos to favorites 125
deleting an account from the media
player 126
encoding support 127
featured videos 117
most popular 118
most viewed 119
my account 113
player 122
preferences 121
rating videos 124
restricted video content 127
search history 115
searching for videos 114
signing in 111
signing out 125
top favorited 116
top rated 120
Z
zoom options
photos 51
videos 40

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