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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 http://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
http://register.wdc.com.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at http://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.
* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
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.
Serial Number:
MAC Address:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:
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 http://register.wdc.com.
If your media center has an active network connnection, you can register directly
from the device using the supplied remote control (see “Using the Remote Control”
on page 23) or a USB keyboard (see “Using a USB Keyboard” on page 24). Go to
“Device Registration” on page 161 for instructions.
Accessories
For information on optional accessories for this product, visit:
USwww.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com
Canadawww.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca
Europewww.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu
All othersContact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support
contacts, visit http://support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer
ID 1048.
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Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live Hub Media Center. This user manual
provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new media center.
For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at
www.westerndigital.com.
Watch popular movies 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.
Choose from over 10,000 titles from CinemaNow™ and BLOCKBUSTER On
Demand® or access your Netflix® unlimited membership and watch TV episodes and
movies on your big screen.*
Play all your personal media the easy way – Load up the high-capacity drive
with all your media to create your own media jukebox. In a few clicks, you can play
your home movies, share vacation slideshows, and play your music on the big
screen and sound system in your living room.
Access popular Internet content from the comfort of your living room – Play
YouTube videos, access Facebook, share your photos on Flickr or Picasa, play
music on Pandora, and watch 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.
Full-HD 1080p video playback; the perfect partner for your HDTV – 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 programmable remote control to make your entertainment choices
using our crisp, animated navigation menus.
Play almost any type of media file – WD TV Live Hub supports a wide variety of
the most popular file formats including HD camcorder video formats.
Shoot it on your mobile device. Share it on your HDTV – Download
™
WD Photos
Android
, a free photo and video app for your iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, or
™
smartphone. Take a photo or video clip with your mobile device and
upload it directly to the built-in hard drive on your WD TV Live Hub media center. You
can also access all the photos stored on your WD TV Live Hub media center and
show them off with your smartphone or tablet.
Centralize your media collection – You can store all your media in one place on
the high-capacity drive in this system. The WD TV Live Hub media center finds and
categorizes all the media on the built-in drive and any connected USB drives and
displays it in one easy-to-view menu system. It’s a breeze to access and enjoy your
media when it’s all in one place.
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.
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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 Live Hub built-in drive using the on-screen
menus.
It’s a multi-room media server streaming to any TV in your house – You can
stream any file on the WD TV Live Hub media center to a WD TV Live Plus or WD TV
Live media player or any DLNA/UPnP compatible TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or game
console. The system is powerful enough to handle multiple streams so you can
stream a movie to your Blu-ray Disc™ player, while viewing photos on your TV
upstairs.
Bring the arcade to your HDTV – WD TV Live Hub brings casual games to your
big screen TV. Test your skills with classic games such as Rockswap Adventures,
Cosmox, Sudoku, and Memory.
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
View photos as a slideshow 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, reverse, pause, zoom, and pan
View subtitles
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Music playback
Fast forward, reverse, 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 center and your computer.
HDMI 1.4, 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.
S/PDIF 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
Menus
Your media is organized, categorized and ready to play – The WD TV Live Hub
media center finds and categorizes all the media on the built-in drive and any
connected USB drives and displays it in one easy-to-view menu system. If you have
one of our My Book
media on that, too.
Customize your media experience – Customizable screens, themes and favorites
let you personalize the media experience for you and everyone and your home. The
interface also remembers your last selection so you can easily continue the fun.
Choose from a variety of list viewing options – Select thumbnail view, list view
and even see a little preview of your movies in your movie menu. You can add
metatags to your media for better identification.
®
Live™ network drives connected to your network, it will find the
Play photo slideshows with the music you choose
Tag your favorites for instant playback
Supports DVD Navigation – View all the content included on your ripped DVDs,
including complete menu navigation, chapter listings, special features, and subtitles.
Family-ready – Share your family photos, videos, music, and files on your home
network and stream to any screen in the house.
Automatic play – Set the player to play a selected media file automatically when
the unit is turned on. Perfect for living art on your HDTV or for digital signage.
On the computer…
Sync new media – The player automatically synchronizes with watched folders so
new content from any PC, Mac, or USB storage will be added to the WD TV Live
Hub.
Play your media from your computer – This media center 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 center.*
HDMI 1.4 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.
S/PDIF (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio.
Auto source function enables the HD media center to detect and switch to a new
interface connection. For example, the media center automatically switches to
HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable.
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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 HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces).
Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content.
Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 Support*
USB storage device with a USB connector
Portable media centers with USB connector
Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector
*For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #5688 in our knowledge base at
http://support.wdc.com.
USB Storage File System Support
NTFS
FAT/FAT32
HFS+
Connections
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ItemComponentDescription
1USB port 1 Supports connection of compatible removable storage
devices, portable media centers, digital cameras with USB
connectors, and USB wireless adapters.
2Reset button
(bottom of device)
Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Device
Reset” on page 162). Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle
between NTSC and PAL. Use a fine-tipped stylus or the
unfolded end of a paperclip to press the reset switch.
3Power jackConnects the power cable.
4S/PDIF (optical)
Connects to your AV receiver (S/PDIF cable sold separately).
audio port
5HDMI portConnects to your TV’s HDMI port (HDMI cable sold
separately).
6USB port 2The same function as USB port 1.
7Ethernet portSupports LAN connection for wired Internet access.
8Composite jacks Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks.
9Component jacksConnect to your TV’s component (YPbPr) terminals.
9
Note: This device does not support USB hubs.
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Power Button and LED Indicator
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ItemComponentDescription
1Power button • When power LED is on:
-Press the power button to power down the media center.
The internal drive is put in sleep mode and other devices
can still access it.
-Press and hold for five seconds to completely shut down
the device and make the internal drive inaccessible.
• When power LED is off—Press the power button to power on
the media center and wake the internal drive.
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2Power LED
(WD logo)
3Infrared
receiver
• On—The power cable is connected and the power is on.
• Off—The media center is in standby mode , turned off, or the
power cable is disconnected.
• Steady flashing— A USB device has been discovered and the
unit is being mounted in the system. If the Media Library is set
to On in the Setup options (see “Media Library Compilation” on
page 29), the LED flashes at the same steady constant rate.
• Three short flashes followed by three long flashed followed by
three short flashes—A system diagnostic failure has occurred.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 172.
• 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.
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Remote Control
CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries
installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.).
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1. Infrared transmitter
2.POWER
3. Subtitle
4. PREV (track), STOP, NEXT (track)
5. Back (last screen)
6. Navigation buttons, OK
7. Previous Page
8. MUTE
9. Alpha-numeric keys
10.SEARCH
11.HOME
12.Audio
13.REV, PAUSE/PLAY, FF
14.Options
15.Next Page
16.Setup
17.Shortcut/function keys
18.EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
9
10
Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 23.
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Getting Started
Package Contents
WD TV Live Hub Media Center
User Manual
WD TV Live Hub Media Center
AC power adapter
Remote control and
Two AAA batteries
Quick Install Guide
Installation Requirements
Standard or HD TV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or
HDMI input
An available network connection for online content and services
Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio
input jack (audio playback only)
Operating System Compatibility
The media center is compatible with the following operating systems:
Windows
®
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Mac® OS X
Leopard
®
Snow Leopard
®
®
™
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that
you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the
Start menu and select Windows Update. For Mac, go to the Apple menu
and select Software Update.
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Installation Procedure
The media center installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Connect the power cable.
2. Establish a network connection.
3. Transfer content from your computer to the media center.
4. Connect the media center to your TV or entertainment unit through the desired
interface option.
5. Connect a USB device containing your media content (optional).
Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable
1. If applicable, 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.
US/JA/TW
EU/KO
InstallingInstallingRemovingRemoving
US/JA/TW
EU/KO
2. Connect the power cable to the media center’s DC connector, and then plug the
opposite end into an AC power outlet. The media center powers up
automatically.
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Step 2 - Connecting to Your Network
The media center can be connected to your home network so you can transfer files
back and forth from your networked computer to the media center, and 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
Note: Ethernet cables are sold separately.
To connect to a home network using an Ethernet cable:
1. Plug an Ethernet cable (sold separately) into the Ethernet connector on the
media center.
2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or
network switch (if using a switch, it must be connected to the router).
For detailed instructions on wireless and wired network connections and
configuration, see “Network Setup” on page 66.
Note: Streaming over wi-fi may be unstable due to various reasons such as a weak network
connection, signal strength, variable speeds, or other environmental factors. You can create instant
high-speed, wired network connections and gain fast, reliable access to the Internet without running
wires all over your house using WD Livewire™ Powerline AV Network kit (sold separately). For more
information, visit http://products.wdc.com/WDLivewire.
Transferring Media Content From Your Computer
See “Step 3 - Loading Content On Your Media Center” on page 13.
Accessing Media Content From the Network
See “Network Services” on page 72.
Accessing Online Media Content
See “Internet Services” on page 78.
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Step 3 - Loading Content On Your Media Center
Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your media center. You can
also transfer files from your media center to your computer.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the drive’s power cable (see “Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable” on
page 11).
3. Use Ethernet cables to connect the media center (see “Step 2 - Connecting to
Your Network” on page 12) and a computer to your router as shown above.
Windows
Using WD Discovery™
1. Download the WD Discovery tool from http://products.wdc.com/WDTVLiveHub.
2. Double-click on the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen prompts to
install WD Discovery.
3. Click or Start, then click Programs > WD Discovery > WD Discovery.
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4. Click WDTVLiveHub in the Network Drives Found list and Map Network Drive
in the Things To Do list.
5. Click Yes.
6. A message appears asking whether you want to map the drive automatically.
You have two options. Complete step (a) or step (b).
(a) To map the drive automatically, click Yes.
All share folders available on the device are mapped as network drives
automatically. Available drive letters are assigned backwards from Z.
When mapping completes, the media center appears as a network drive in
the WD Discovery screen. Click Back to return to the main page.
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(b) To map the drive manually, click No. Double-click on ‘WDTVLiveHub’ in the
Map Network Drive list, then select an available drive letter. Click Yes to
complete drive letter assignment.
Note: Once a unit is mapped to a network drive, automatically or manually, it keeps the same drive
letter.
7. Close the WD Discovery Tool.
8. Click or Start and then (My) Computer. The media center root displays. You
can now drag and drop files and folders into the media center’s internal hard
drive using (My) Computer or Windows Explorer.
Using Windows
As an alternative to using WD Discovery, access the media center as follows:
Windows 7/Vista:
Click > Computer > Network and locate the media center.
Windows XP/Vista/7:
In Windows Explorer or in a Web browser, enter \\wdtvlivehub as the address.
Macintosh
1. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load.
2. Open Finder.
3. Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard: Click the WDTVLiveHub icon under
SHARED.
4. Drag and drop your media files from your computer to the media center or from
the media center to your computer.
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Step 4 - Connecting the Media Center
The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media center.
The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables.
Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately.
Important: Configure the media center’s Audio/Video settings depending
on the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video Output” on
page 145 for more information on these settings.
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 center.
ConnectionQualityConnectors
HDMIBest
(up to 1080p)
ComponentBetter
(up to 1080i)
CompositeGood
(480i/576i)
Specialized, high-definition connector
• Green = Y
• Blue = Pb
• Red = Pr
• Yellow = video
• Red = right audio
• White = left audio
Component (High Definition)HDMI (High Definition)
Composite (Standard Definition)
Note: HDMI, component, and composite cables are not included.
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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 center using an HDMI cable:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media center.
2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if
available).
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media center. If it is not detected,
you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI. Check the user
documentation of your TV for more information.
Once the media center is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
Note: HDMI cables are sold separately.
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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 center using component and audio cables:
1. Plug component cable connectors into the component jacks on the media
center.
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 as shown below.
3. For audio, plug audio cable connectors into the audio jacks on the media center.
4. Plug the audio connectors on the opposite end of the cable into the audio input
jacks on your TV, red to red and white to white.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media center. If the media center is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to
component. Check the user documentation of your TV for more information.
Once the media center is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
Note: Component and audio cables are sold separately.
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Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition)
To use a composite connection:
1. Plug the composite connectors into the composite jacks on the media center.
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 center. If the media center is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to
composite. Check the user documentation of your TV for more information.
Once the media center is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
Note: Composite cables are sold separately.
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Home Theater (High-Definition)
To connect a home theater system using HDMI:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media center.
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.
6. Set the appropriate audio output option on the media center. See “Audio Output”
on page 147.
To connect a home theater system using S/PDIF:
1. Plug a S/PDIF cable into the S/PDIF connector on the media center.
2. Plug the opposite end into the S/PDIF In port on your A/V receiver.
3. Plug HDMI, component, or composite connectors to the appropriate Out ports
on the media center.
4. Plug the opposite end(s) into the appropriate port(s) on your TV.
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
6. Set the appropriate audio output option on the media center. See “Audio Output”
on page 147.
or
or
Note: HDMI, S/PDIF, component, and composite cables sold separately.
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Step 5 - Connecting a USB Device (Optional)
The media center has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external
drives.*
* For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in or knowledge base at
http://support.wdc.com.
To connect the USB device:
1. Connect the USB device to either of the media center’s USB ports.
My Book external hard
drive (sold separately)
My Passport portable hard
drive and stand (sold
separately)
2. Wait for a few moments while the media center 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 29.)
3. The Sync and Transfer screen appears. Pressing OK copies all the media files
from the USB device into the media center’s internal drive. The files will all be
synced to a designated folder (“USB_Sync”) in the media center’s internal drive.
For each new USB device, a designated folder is created based on the USB
volume name. The media center only syncs and copies files that are new (by date
modified) or different than what’s already stored rather than moving the entire
contents of the external USB device each time.
Note: You can turn off or adjust the Sync and Transfer function in the Setup > Operation menu. See
“Sync From USB Storage” on page 158.
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To unlock a locked WD USB device:
A USB device must be unlocked for the media center to access its contents.
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the menu for the media content you
wish to access. It can be Music, Videos, or Photo.
2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press / to select OK, then press OK.
3. Use the navigation buttons
to type in the USB drive access password in
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
If a wrong password is entered, press
/ to select OK, press OK, then type in
the correct password. If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times,
the USB drive is placed in a hold state. Press OK 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 OK.
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 OK to start media playback.
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. Press / to select the USB device.
4. Press OK. With the selected, press OK again.
5. Disconnect the USB device from the media center.
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Operating the Media Center
Using the Remote Control
The media center’s ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen,
browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings.
The infrared sensor detects signals from the remote.
Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote
control and the infrared sensor on the media center.
ButtonFunction
HOME
POWER
Navigation
buttons
OK
STOP
Back
REV (reverse)
PREV
Displays the main menu and the various options for playback of files and
device setup.
Suspends the device into sleep mode and turns off video output. Press
and hold the power button for five seconds to completely shut down the
media center.
Navigate through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, on-screen
keyboards, and toolbars.
• 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.
Discontinues playback.
Goes back to the previous screen.
Scans backward during audio/video playback. Supports the following
speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
• 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
Options
PAUSE /PL AY
FF
(fast forward)
NEXT
Locates a media file in the current folder. This function is only available
when the Media Library setting is enabled. Does not search subfolder.
During playback, displays additional playback options. From an online
media content screen, press to display more service options.
Toggles between pause and playback.
Scans forward through the audio/video playback. Supports the
following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
• Skips to the next audio, video, or image file.
• Press to page down.
• During Video FF mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes.
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EJECT
MUTE
Subtitle
Audio
Setup
Alpha-numeric
keys
A, B, C, D
Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device.
Turns off the volume output
Switches a video’s subtitles (if applicable)
Switches a video’s audio stream (if applicable)
Brings up the Setup menu
• Pressing the any of these keys once inputs the corresponding number.
• Pressing keys 2-9 multiple times inputs the corresponding alpha
characters.
• While listening to a song or music playlist, press and hold any of the
0-9 buttons to create a preset.
User assignable shortcut/function keys. See “Remote Settings” on page
157. Default settings are as follows (only valid when inside the Videos,
Music, or Photos menus):
Pressing activates the sort and filter menu.
Pressing activates the select content source menu.
Pressing activates the change view menu.
Pressing activates the dashboard menu.
Using a USB Keyboard
As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into
either of the two USB ports on the media center.
Key or key
sequence
HOME
CTRL + P (Power)
UP, DOWN, LEFT,
& RIGHTARROWS
ENTER
S(Stop)
ESC(Back)
Function
Displays the main menu and the various options for playback of files and
device setup.
Suspends the device into sleep mode and turns off video output.
Navigate through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, on-screen
keyboards, and toolbars.
• 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.
Discontinues playback.
Goes back to the previous screen.
- (Reverse)
Scans backward during audio/video playback. Supports the following
speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
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Key or key
sequence
P(Previous)
CTRL + F(Search)
CTRL + O(Options)
SPACEBAR
(Play/Pause)
+ (FF)
N (Next)
CTRL + E(Eject)
Function
• 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.
Locates a media file in the current folder. This function is only available
when the Media Library setting is enabled. Does not search subfolder.
During playback, displays additional playback options. From an online
media content screen, press to display more service options.
Toggles between pause and playback.
Scans forward through the audio/video playback. Supports the
following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
• Skips to the next audio, video, or image file.
• Press to page down.
• During Video FF mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes.
Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device.
M(Mute)
V(Subtitle)
B(Audio)
DELETE
Z(Zoom)
R(Shuffle)
L(Repeat)
BACKSPACE
CTRL + S(Setup)
Alpha-numeric
keys
CTRL + A
+ B
CTRL
+ C
CTRL
CTRL
+ D
Turns off the volume output
Switches a video’s subtitles (if applicable)
Switches a video’s audio stream (if applicable)
Clears the data entry field.
Zooms in on the currently playing video file or photo.
Enables the shuffle function for Videos and Music files.
Repeats the current video or music file.
Deletes the currently selected file.
Brings up the Setup menu
• Pressing the any of these keys once inputs the corresponding letter or
number.
• While listening to a song or music playlist, press and hold any of the
0-9 buttons to create a preset.
User assignable shortcut/function keys. See “Remote Settings” on page
157. Default settings are as follows (only valid when inside the Videos,
Music, or Photos menus):
Pressing
Pressing
Pressing
Pressing
CTRL + A activates the sort and filter menu.
CTRL + B activates the select content source menu.
CTRL + Cactivates the change view menu.
CTRL + Dactivates the dashboard menu.
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Using the Media Center Menu
The Home screen displays when turn on your media center or press HOME on the
remote control. The menu options in this screen let you browse your media library
and configure the media center’s settings.
Home Screen Options
The main Home options are:
Videos
Music
Photos
Files
Setup
Services
New Firmware (automatically detects new firmware and only appears when new
firmware is available)
The Music, Videos, and Photos options represent folders for the different media
types. Media contents will be displayed either as file/file folders in the media center,
network attached storage, or 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.
Setup lets you customize the way you use the media center and set preferences for
media playback. For more information, see “Setup and Advanced Features” on page
144.
Setting Time and Weather
To set the time in the media center screen display, see “Set Time Zone for Clock”
on page 159.
To set the temperature in the media center screen display, see
“AccuWeather.com” on page 81.
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Home Screen Navigation
Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens.
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Left/Right arrows
Down arrow
OK
Move from one option to the next
View the dashboard
Launches your selection
Media Center Dashboard
Press at the home screen or navigate to then press OK in the in the Videos,
Music, or Photos menus to launch the dashboard. Press or Back to exit the
dashboard. Your Favorites are shown by default.
Navigate to to filter the media files and internet service links shown on the main
dashboard page by category and media type. For example, to find photos you have
added in the last 30 days, select Last 30 days and press OK, Photo and press OK,
then press OK again.
Navigate to and press OK to toggle between list and thumbnail views.
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Press , Use the / navigation buttons, then press OK in the dashboard to
display your media files by the following categories:
Favorites (see “Favorite” on page 39)
Last 30 Days (displays media files you have added in the last 30 days)
Queue (Use the / navigation buttons then select the Videos, Music, or
Photos icon, then press OK - see “Add to Queue” on page 39)
Recently Viewed (displays media files you have viewed in the last xx days)
After selecting a category, filter the results by media type (Videos, Audio, or Photo).
Then, use the navigation buttons to select a file then press OK to begin playback.
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With a file selected in any of the dashboard categories, press Options.
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Dashboard Options - Favorites
Dashboard Options - Queue
Dashboard Options - Last 30 Days or
Recently Viewed
Use the / navigation buttons to select from the following options, then press
OK.
Add to Queue (when a file in Favorites, Last 30 Days, or Recently Viewed is
selected - see “Add to Queue” on page 39).
Rate (see “Rate” on page 39).
Re-Order - use this option to move items up or down in viewing sequence in
both Favorites and Queue categories. Using the navigation buttons, place the
cursor where you want the selected file located.
Favorite (when a file in Queue, Last 30 Days, or Recently Viewed is selected see “Favorite” on page 39).
Copy (see “Move & Copy” on page 40).
Remove from Favorite/Remove from Queue - removes the selected file from
the Favorites or Queue categories.
Delete (see “Delete” on page 40).
Edit Multiple (see “Edit Multiple” on page 41).
Media Library Compilation
Media Library Compilation refers to the process of scanning and consolidating the
media contents of the media center, network attached storage, or an attached USB
device 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).
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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 storage space on the media center, network attached
storage, or USB device.
A drive is locked.
To turn off Media Library Compilation (default is On):
1. Navigate to Home | Setup | System.
2. Select Media Library, and then press OK.
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3. Select OFF, then press OK.
Note: Clear Media Library clears then rebuilds the media library.
Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation
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 TypeCategoryDescription
Music All TracksDisplays a list of all audio files arranged in alphabetical order.
ArtistContent is categorized based on the artist name.
GenreContent is categorized based on genre.
AlbumContent is categorized based on album names.
DateContent is organized by date modified.
FoldersContents are displayed in audio file folders.
RecentDisplays a list of audio folders/files that have been accessed
recently.
PlaylistDisplays a list of music playlists.
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Media TypeCategoryDescription
Video All VideoDisplays a list of all video files arranged in alphabetical order.
DateContent is organized by date modified.
FoldersContents are displayed in video file folders.
Recent Displays a list of video folders/files that have been played recently.
PlaylistDisplays a list of video playlists.
PhotoAll PicturesDisplays a list of all image files arranged in alphabetical order.
DateContent is organized by date modified.
FoldersContents are displayed in image file folders.
RecentDisplays 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.
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Up/Down arrows
Left/Right arrows
OK
Use the navigation buttons to move around a particular folder; press Back to move
between folders.
Thumbnail Support for Media Files
Your media center supports thumbnails in two ways - embedded or external (some
file formats do not support embedded thumbnails).
Select a media type (photos, video, or music) or settings
Select one of the option icons in an Internet service’s submenu bar
Move within a category
Launches your selection
Embedded thumbnails are images that are part of the media file itself. File formats
that support embedded thumbnails:
Music - MP3 and WMA
Photo - JPEG
Video - MP4
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To add an external thumbnail:
With an individual file or music album selected, press Options, then select Get
Content Info (see “Get Content Info” on page 38). As an alternative, or if the
database did not find any info:
1. Select a JPEG, GIF, or PNG image 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, according to the
following guidelines:
Folder Thumbnail Guidelines
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 embedded album art image found in
the folder
If no album art is available, display the first .JPG in the folder
Photo:
Display thumbnail
Video:
Display embedded cover art
If no embedded cover art is available, display image file associated with the video
file to be played (for example video.mkv will be associated with video.JPG)
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 29 for instructions.
To perform a media search:
1. Go to the main browser screen of the type of media you want to search for
(Videos, Music, or Photos).
2. Press on the remote control.
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3. Select Title, Director, or Actor (Videos); Title, File Name, Album or Artist
(Music); or Title (Photos). Press OK, then to select the . Press OK.
Search Options - Videos
Search Options - Music
Search Options - Photos
4. Select Contains or Starts with, then press OK twice.
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5. Using the on-screen keyboard:
Use the navigation buttons to select a character, then press OK to input it in
the search bar. Alternatives to this method are as follows:
- Use the alpha-numeric keys on the remote control to enter search terms.
For example, press the 2 button a number of times to enter a, b, or c; press
the 3 button a number of times to enter d, e, or f, etc.
- Plug a USB keyboard into the media center as an alternative to the methods
above. See “Using a USB Keyboard” on page 24.
Select or , then press OK to input characters in a different case.
Select , then press OK to display the symbol keyboard for inputting
special keyboard characters.
Select , then press OK to display the symbols for special characters such
as .com, www., .net, .org, etc.
Press Options for multi-lingual/multi-character input (applicable to certain
letters on the keyboard).
If you want to erase the last character entered, navigate to then press
OK.
Navigate to and press OK to move the cursor backward and to move
the cursor forward in the Search field (you can also press to move the
cursor backward and Next Page to move the cursor forward in the Search
field).
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6. Once you define the search parameters, select Submit on the bottom of the
on-screen keyboard, then press OK.
All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in the search 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
7. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, press OK to display
the on-screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters.
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If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be
listed as shown below (the result of entering ‘bea’ in Photos).
Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then
press OK or to initiate playback.
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Watching Video
You can watch videos on your TV using the media center.
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)
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To play back video:
1. Navigate to the Home | Videos menu, then press OK.
2. The screen displays available video files and video folders in the media center’s
local drive by default. The display will either be in preview view (default), grid view,
list view, or gallery view, depending on your Browser Display setting (see “Video
Settings” on page 150 for more information on Browser Display settings).
Preview mode displays file size, and file type and genre (if available) for the
selected video.
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If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using sorting
(Alphabetical, Date, Ratings, Recently Viewed) and filter options (All Video,
Genre, Playlists, Folder, Favorites) See “Supported Categories for Media Library
Compilation” on page 30 for details.
3. Locate the video file you want to play.
To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press OK.
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 PAU SE/P LAY.
To find a video on a network share or media center, follow the instructions in
“Accessing Media Content from the Network” on page 72.
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
playback from the last playback position. Select Resume to resume playback or
Restart to start playback from the beginning.
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You can sort and filter the videos shown in the video menu based on your
preferences using the sorting & filter option.
Filter
1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK.
2. Press , then / to select Filter by All, Folders, Genre, Playlist, and Favorites.
Press OK to display videos by the criteria selected.
Note: If you have your media files organized by folder, it may be easier and quicker to find your files by
using the Filter option to only show folders.
3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
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Sorting
1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK.
2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, by Ratings, or by
Recently Viewed. Press OK to display videos by the criteria selected in either
ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order.
3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
Videos Menu Options
In the main Videos screen, press Options. The Videos menu options display. Press
Back when finished to return to the main menu.
Get Content Info
Press / and select Get Content Info from the list of options prompts the media
center to connect to an online media database to gather information about the file.
For example, Get Info returns the MPAA rating, duration of the movie, genre, studio
photos, and movie trailers based on the movie’s title.
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If a No Content Info Found message displays, navigate to the keyboard icon then
press OK.
Enter the whole title or a portion of the title using the on-screen keyboard, select
Submit, then press OK to associate info with the content. Select a title from the list,
then press OK.
Rescan Info
Press / and select Rescan Info from the list of options after you have
associated content info with a file. The rescan info option updates content info or
allows you to correct content info that was associated with the file in error.
View Info
Press / and select View Info from the list of options after you have associated
content info with a file. A synopsis/description of the title info displays.
Add to Queue
Adding videos to the queue provides quick access to these files via the dashboard
(see “Media Center Dashboard” on page 27).
Rate
Rate your videos and other media files so you can sort and filter them by ratings and
access them quickly in the dashboard.
1. Press
2. Press
rating. Five is the highest rating, and one is the lowest.
3. Press OK to confirm your rating.
/ and select Rate Video from the list of options.
/to highlight the number of stars corresponding to your preferred
Favorite
Favorite your videos other media files so you can sort and filter them by favorite and
access them quickly in the dashboard.
1. Press / and select Favorite from the list of options.
2. Press OK.
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Move & Copy
1. Press / and select Move or Copy from the list of options, then press OK.
2. Select a storage destination for the file you want to move or copy, then press
OK.
3. Use the navigation buttons to select the location where you want to move or
copy the file. When you have selected the location, press OK to place the file
there (if selecting a network or media server location, see “Accessing Media
Content from the Network” on page 72).
4. Press to select the green check mark , then press OK.
Delete
1. Press / and select Delete from the list of options.
2. Select Yes , then press OK to confirm deletion.
Upload to Facebook
You can upload a video to Facebook by selecting this option.
1. Press / and select Upload to Facebook from the list of options.
2. Select the account you want to post the file to then press OK, or select Add Account to add a Facebook account (see “Facebook” on page 89 for details).
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3. The screen below displays. Press OK to select “Don’t ask me again!” if you do
not want this screen to appear again, then press to select the green check
mark . Press OK.
Edit Multiple
Select multiple files then press Options to apply changes to more than file.
1. Press / and select Edit Multiple from the list of options.
2. The edit multiple screen displays. Use the navigation buttons to Select All,
Select Page, or Clear All files shown, or Continue to the next group of files,
then press OK.
3. With multiple files selected, press Options to apply changes to more than one
file.
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Video Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback:
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STOP
PAUSE /PL AY
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
NEXT
PREV
Up arrow
Down arrow
Discontinues video playback
Pauses or resumes video playback
Scans the video playback forward or backward
The media center supports the following scan speeds:
2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
• Plays the next video file in the video folder/playlist
• Press during Fast Forward to skip forward 10
minutes.
•Press
• Plays the previous video file in the video folder/
• Press during Fast Reverse to skip back 10 minutes.
• Press
• Move subtitles up on the screen.
• Move subtitles down on the screen.
NEXT to skip to the next chapter (if the
video file supports chapters).
playlist
PREV to skip to the previous chapter (if the
video file supports chapters).
Left arrow
Right arrow
Subtitle
Audio
• Reduce subtitle display speed.
• Increase subtitle display speed.
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Video Playback Options
To display the video playback options while playing a video, press Options.
To return to the video, press Back.
Get Content Info
See “Get Content Info” on page 38.
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View Chapter
If you are viewing a multichapter video file, you can select which chapter to play.
To select the video chapter:
1. Press Options.
2. Highlight ViewChapter, then press OK.
3. Press / to highlight your chapter selection, then press OK twice.
Subtitle
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.
Note: 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.
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To view subtitles:
1. During video playback, press Subtitle repeatedly until your desired subtitles
display or “Subtitle Off” appears. Or, press Options, highlight Subtitles, then
press OK and follow the steps below.
2. Select your preferred language or Off (to disable subtitles), then press OK.
3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
Adjust Subtitles
After selecting subtitles, use this option to adjust subtitles during video playback.
1. During video playback, press Options.
2. Highlight AdjustSubtitles, then press.
Adjust Subtitles submenu options include:
Position & Size - use navigation buttons to adjust position and speed, press OK
repeatedly to adjust size).
Color (of subtitle text) - select fill and border color from the Subtitle Color
menu.
Encoding - see “Additional Encoding Support” on page 160.
Play Mode
Use the play mode option to set video repeat options. Press OK repeatedly until the
repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include:
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sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
Repeat One – The current video file is played repeatedly until you press
STOP or Back.
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. During video playback, press Audio (or press Options, highlight Audio, then
press OK).
2. Repeat the step above until your desired language or track plays.
Favorite
See “Favorite” on page 39.
Rate
See “Rate” on page 39.
Add to Queue
See “Add to Queue” on page 39.
Selecting Video Zoom and Pan Options
Use this option to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen and to pan
the video display.
1. During video playback, press Options.
2. Select Zoom & Pan, then press OK.
3. Press OK repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom options. Use the
navigation buttons to pan the display.
Delete
See “Delete” on page 40.
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Displaying the Video Playback Panel
Use this option to display the Video Playback Panel on the bottom of the screen.
This panel shows the following information about the current video:
Video playback progress bar
Elapsed and total
playback times
To view the Video Playback Panel:
1. During video playback, press OK. The video playback panel appears on the
bottom of the screen, showing a progress bar along with the elapsed and total
playback times.
2. Some videos allow you to advance to a specific time. Select Skip to Desired Time, then click OK. A keyboard displays:
3. Use the navigation buttons to position the cursor under each number in the Hour,
Minute, and Second fields, then select a number from the keyboard. Select
Submit then press OK when finished to advance to the specific time.
Press OK to hide the Video Playback Panel when finished.
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DVD Navigation
In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved
and stored in the media center’s internal drive or on an attached USB hard drive or a
networked hard drive connected to the media center, you will experience the same
DVD menu navigation functionality using the buttons on the media center remote as
you would using a DVD remote for a DVD player connected to a television.
Important: For DVD navigation to work, the VOB files must be placed in a
folder named VIDEO_TS.
Note: Video files such as AVI, MP4, MKV, and MT2S are "single track" video files that do not provide
DVD navigation features.
DVD Navigation Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control DVD navigation video playback:
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STOP
PAUSE /PL AY
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
NEXT
PREV
Up arrow
Down arrow
Discontinues video playback
Pauses or resumes video playback
Scans the video playback forward or backward
The media center supports the following scan speeds:
2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
• Press during Fast Forward to skip forward 10
minutes.
•Press
• Press during Fast Reverse to skip back 10 minutes.
• Press
• 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.
• 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.
NEXT to skip to the next chapter.
PREV to skip to the previous chapter.
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Left arrow
Right 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.
• 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.
DVD Navigation Playback Options
To display the video playback options, press Options.
To hide the options, press Back or Options again.
Main Menu Selection
To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode:
1. Press Options.
2. Highlight Menu, then press OK. The main menu displays.
Selecting Subtitles
See “Subtitle” on page 43.
Audio Channel Selection
See “Audio Channel Selection” on page 45.
Get Content Info
See “Get Content Info” on page 38.
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You can listen to audio files on your TV/audio system using the media center.
Supported Audio Formats
MP3
WAV/PCM/LPCM
WMA
AAC
FLAC
MKA
AIF/AIFF
OGG
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS
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1. Navigate to the Home | Music menu, then press OK.
2. The screen displays available music files and folders in the media center’s local
drive by default. The display will either be in grid view (default) or list view,
depending on your Browser Display setting (see “Music Settings” on page 152
for more information on Browser Display settings).
If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using sorting
(Alphabetical, Date, Ratings, Recently Viewed) and filter options (All, All Tracks,
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Genre, Artist, Album, Playlists, Favorites) See “Supported Categories for Media
Library Compilation” on page 30 for details.
3. Locate the audio file you want to play.
To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, then press OK.
To begin playback of an album, highlight the album, then press OK. Press OK
again to play the album.
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 PAUS E/PL AY.
To find audio files on a network share or media center, follow the instructions in
“Accessing Media Content from the Network” on page 72.
Sort & Filter Music
You can sort and filter music based on your preferences using the sort & filter option.
Filter
1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK.
2. Press , then / to select Filter by All Albums, All Tracks, Genre, Artist,
Folders, Playlist, and Favorites. Press OK to display music by the criteria
selected.
Note: If you have your media files organized by folder, it may be easier and quicker to find your files by
using the Filter option to only show folders.
3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
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Sorting
1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK.
2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by
Recently Viewed. Press OK to display music by the criteria selected in either
ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order.
3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
Music Menu Options
In the main video screen, press Options. The Music menu options display. Press
Back when complete to return to the main menu.
Get Content Info
The Music get content info function is the same as the Videos get content info
function. See “Get Content Info” on page 38.
Rescan Info
The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See
“Rescan Info” on page 39.
View Info
The Music view info function is the same as the Videos view info function. See
“Video Playback Controls” on page 42.
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Favorite
The Music favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See
“Favorite” on page 39.
Rate
The Music rate function is the same as the Videos rate function. See “Rate” on
page 39.
Move & Copy
The Music move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy
functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 40.
Delete
The Music delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete” on
page 40.
Edit Multiple
The Music edit multiple function is the same as the Videos edit multiple function. See
“Edit Multiple” on page 41.
Music Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback when in the
music playback screen:
ButtonFunction
STOPStop audio playback
PAUSE/PLAYPause or resume audio playback
1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to
scan the audio file (press repeatedly to
select the scan speed).
2. Press PLAY to resume playback on the
selected position.
Press PREV (previous track) once. Start playback from the beginning
Press NEXTPlay the next audio track in the music folder/
Press PREV (previous track) twice. Play the previous audio track in the music folder/
0-9
Scan the audio playback forward or backward
The media center supports the following scan
speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×
playlist
playlist
While listening to a song or music playlist, press
and hold any of the 0-9 buttons to create a
preset.
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Note: If you leave the music playback screen, the only playback controls that work are the STOP
button (to stop music playback) and Options (during photo playback - to jump to the previous or next
track).
Music Playback Screen
The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently
playing album and/or audio file:
Album art (if available)
Audio filename(s)
Album name
Artist
Audio playback
progress bar
Shuffle mode
(if enabled)
Music Playback Options
To display the music playback options, press Options.
To hide the options, press Back or Options again.
Current repeat mode
(if enabled)
Track number/
total tracks
Elapsed time and
total playback
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Get Content Info
The Music get content info function is the same as the Videos get content info
function. See “Get Content Info” on page 38.
Rescan Info
The Music rescan info function is the same as the Videos rescan info function. See
“Rescan Info” on page 39.
View Info
The Music view info function is the same as the Videos view info function. See
“Video Playback Controls” on page 42.
Add to Queue
The Music add to queue function is the same as the Video add to queue function.
See “Add to Queue” on page 39.
Favorite
The Music favorite function is the same as the Video favorite function. See “Favorite”
on page 39.
Rate
The Music rate function is the same as the Video rate function. See “Rate” on
page 39.
Play Mode
Use the music play mode to set repeat and shuffle options.
Repeat
To set the music repeat mode:
1. During music playback, press Options.
2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is
displayed. Options include:
Repeat All – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played
in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
Repeat One – The current audio track is played repeatedly until you press
STOP or Back.
Repeat All and Shuffle – All the audio files in the current music
folder/playlist are played repeatedly in sequence and shuffled until you press
STOP or Back.
The icon for the enabled repeat mode will appear below the playback progress
bar.
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Shuffle
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 Options.
2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is
displayed. Options include:
Shuffle – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist are shuffled
repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
Repeat All and Shuffle – All the audio files in the current music
folder/playlist are played repeatedly in sequence and shuffled until you press
STOP or Back.
Delete
The Music delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete” on
page 40.
Playing Music From Your iPod
®
Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the media center is
unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod.
The media center instead reassigns new names for the folders and files, but only
while in use with the media center. 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 center 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 center, simply plug your iPod in to the USB port and
navigate through the interface menu.
Note: The media center 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
You can view your digital photos both individually and in slideshow mode on your TV
using the media center.
Supported Image File Formats
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. Navigate to the Home | Photos menu, then press OK.
2. The screen displays available music files and folders in the media center’s local
drive by default. The display will either be in grid view (default) or list view,
depending on your Browser Display setting (see “Photo Settings” on page 153
for more information on Browser Display settings).
3. If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using sorting
(Alphabetical, Date, Ratings, Recently Viewed) and filter options (All Pictures,
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Date, Folders, Recent). See “Supported Categories for Media Library
Compilation” on page 30 for details.
4. Locate the picture file you want to view.
To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press OK.
To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press (next).
To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press (previous).
To find picture files on a network share or media center, follow the instructions
in “Accessing Media Content from the Network” on page 72.
You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in a photo folder. See “Photo
Slideshow” on page 62 for instructions.
Sort & Filter Photos
You can sort and filter photos based on your preferences using the sort & filter
option.
Filter
1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK.
2. Press , then / to select Filter by All, Date, Folders, and Favorites. Press OK
to display music by the criteria selected.
Note: If you have your media files organized by folder, it may be easier and quicker to find your files by
using the Filter option to only show folders.
3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
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Sorting
1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK.
2. Press , then / to select Sorting by Date, Alphabetically, Ratings, or by
Recently Viewed. Press OK to display photos by the criteria selected in either
ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order.
3. Press . With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
Digital Camera Support
You can attach your digital camera to the media center via a USB port and view the
supported image files stored in the camera’s memory card.
To view images from a digital camera:
1. Attach your digital camera to the media center via the USB port.
2. Press OK to close the message (the media center sees the camera’s memory
card as a read-only device).
3. Navigate to the Home | Photos menu.
4. The digital camera is considered a USB device. Use the navigation buttons to
select, then press OK.
The screen displays thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders. Only
image files supported by the media center are displayed.
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Photos Menu Options
In the main photo screen, press Options. The Photos menu options display. Press
Back when complete to return to the main menu.
Add to Queue
The Photos add to queue function is the same as the Videos add to queue function.
See “Add to Queue” on page 39.
Favorite
The Photos favorite function is the same as the Videos favorite function. See
“Favorite” on page 39.
Rate
The Photos rate function is the same as the Videos rate function. See “Rate” on
page 39.
Move & Copy
The Photos move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy
functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 40.
Delete
The Photos delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete”
on page 40.
Upload to Facebook
The Photos upload to Facebook function is the same as the Videos upload to
Facebook function. See “Upload to Facebook” on page 40.
Edit Multiple
The Photos edit multiple function is the same as the Videos edit multiple function.
See “Edit Multiple” on page 41.
Set as Background
You can set any photo as the system background to replace the default grass field
and sunny sky photo or other photo you have previously selected.
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1. Find and select the photo you want to use for the background in the Photos
menu, then press OK.
2. Press Options.
3. Select Set as Background, then press .
4. Select one of the photo scaling options (Keep as Original, Fit to Screen, or
Distort to Screen), then press OK.
Photo Display Options
To display the photo options while viewing a photo, press Options.
To return to the photo you were viewing, press Back or Options again.
Play Mode
Use the play mode option to set repeat and shuffle options.
1. During photo playback, press Options.
2. Select Play Mode, then press OK repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is
displayed. Options include:
Repeat All – All the photo files in the current photo folder are played in
sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
Shuffle – All the photo files in the current photo folder are shuffled
repeatedly until you press STOP or Back.
Repeat All and Shuffle – All the photo files in the current photo folder
are played repeatedly in sequence and shuffled until you press STOP or
Back.
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Rotate Left & Right
1. During photo viewing, press Options.
2. Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right, then press OK.
3. Press Options and select Rotate Left or Rotate Right again as needed until
the rotation you want is set for the photo.
Selecting Photo Zoom and Pan Options
See “Selecting Video Zoom and Pan Options” on page 45.
Upload to Facebook
See “Upload to Facebook” on page 40.
Set As Background
See “Set as Background” on page 59.
Rate
See “Rate” on page 39.
Favorite
See “Favorite” on page 39.
Add to Queue
See “Add to Queue” on page 39.
Delete
See “Delete” on page 40.
Displaying Photo Thumbnails
While viewing a photo or slideshow, press to display thumbnails of all your photos.
Use the navigation buttons to select another photo to view, then press OK.
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Displaying Photo Information
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
Source
Image file size and resolution
Image’s sequence number and the total number of image files in the current
photo folder
To view the photo information panel:
During photo viewing, press OK. Press Back to hide photo information.
Photo Slideshow
The media center 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 56.)
2. Select the photo folder, then press PAUS E/P LAY 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 49.)
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.
3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above).
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Slideshow Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control slideshow playback:
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STOP
PAUSE /PL AY
NEXT
PREV
Discontinue the slideshow
Pause or resume the slideshow
Display the next picture file in the slideshow
Play the previous picture file in the slideshow
Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow
Access Setup > Photo settings to repeat and/or shuffle a slideshow. See “Slideshow
Sequence” on page 153.
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Files
You can view and manage all of your media files in one place using the Files menu.
Files Display
1. Navigate to the Home | Files menu, then press OK.
2. The screen displays all available media files and folders in the media center’s
local drive by default. The display is in list view.
3. Locate a file you want to play.
To play a single file, select the file from the list or by navigating through the
folder structure, then press OK.
Follow the instructions under “Watching Video” on page 36, “Playing Music” on
page 49, or “Viewing Photos” on page 56.
To find files on a network share or media server, follow the instructions in
“Accessing Media Content from the Network” on page 72.
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Sort & Filter Files
You can sort and filter files based on your preferences using the sort & filter option.
1. Press or navigate to the sort and filter content icon , and press OK.
2. Press , then
either ascending (arrow up) or descending (arrow down) order.
3. With the green check mark selected, press OK again.
4. Repeat the steps above to also select filtering options, which include All.
/ to select Sorting by Date. Press OK to display files by date in
Files Options
To manage files (move, copy, delete, and edit), do the following:
With an individual file or folder selected, press Options.
Move & Copy
The Files move and copy functions are the same as the Videos move and copy
functions. See “Move & Copy” on page 40.
Delete
The Files delete function is the same as the Videos delete function. See “Delete” on
page 40.
Edit Multiple
The Files edit multiple function is the same as the Videos edit multiple function. See
“Edit Multiple” on page 41.
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Network Setup
The media center 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 center.
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 | Setup menu bar.
4. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK.
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5. Press / to select Network setup, then press OK.
6. Select a setup configuration option, then press OK.
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.
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7. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press / to
select IP address, then press OK.
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8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
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 OK.
11.Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press OK to display
the Home screen.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the different Internet services integrated into your media center to access
streaming media. Go to the next chapter for more information on these
services.
Transfer files between the media center and your computer (PC or Mac).
Procedures for copying and moving files between the media center and your
computer are described in “Step 3 - Loading Content On Your Media Center”
on page 13.
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Wireless Network Setup
Note: Streaming over wi-fi may be unstable due to various reasons such as a weak network
connection, signal strength, variable speeds, or other environmental factors. You can create instant
high-speed, wired network connections and gain fast, reliable access to the Internet without running
wires all over your house using WD Livewire Powerline AV Network kit (sold separately). For more
information, visit http://products.wdc.com/WDLivewire.
1. Connect a USB wireless adapter (sold separately) to the USB port on your media
center.
Note: For a list of tested, compatible wireless USB adapters, see Article #5688 in our knowledge base
at http://support.wdc.com.
2. Navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar.
3. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK.
4. Press / to select Network setup, then press OK.
5. Use the navigation buttons to select Wireless, then press OK.
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6. Press / to select an SSID input option, then press OK.
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 OK.
Proceed to step 10 to continue Auto search.
8. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you
want to connect to, select Submit, then press OK .
9. Use the navigation buttons to key in the passcode for the access point,
select Submit, then press OK.
10.Use the navigation buttons
to select Automatic (obtains IP address
automatically from the router) or Manual (input static IP address manually), then
press OK. If you selected Manual, follow steps 7-10 under “Ethernet Network
(Wired) Setup” on page 66. When finished, proceed to step 12 below.
11.Once the network is successfully set up, press OK to display the Home screen.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the Internet services integrated into your media center to access
streaming media. Go to the next chapter for more information on these
services.
Transfer files between the media center and your computer (PC or Mac).
Procedures for copying and moving files between the media center and your
computer is described in “Step 3 - Loading Content On Your Media Center”
on page 13.
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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. Press Setup or navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar.
2. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK.
3. Press /to select Check connection, then press OK.
The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is
completed, the results display. A green 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 indicates a problem with the network settings. It can either be
the IP address or the DNS server address. If the problem persists, check with
your Internet service provider.
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Accessing Media Content from the Network
Once the media center 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 center.
To access media content from a network share or media server:
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the menu for media content you wish to
access. It can be Music, Videos, or Photos. Press OK.
2. Press or / to select Source , then press OK.
3. Press / to select the network resource where the media content you wish to
access is located, then press OK.
4. Select your source and press OK twice.
5. If necessary, type in your user name and password to access the network
resource. For further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS
device documentation.
6. Press to select OK, then press OK. Supported content for the selected media
type displays.
7. Select the content you wish to access, then press OK to start media playback.
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Using the Web UI
The media center provides a Web-based user interface (UI) that can be used to
control certain functions. You must use a network-connected computer or smart
phone to use the Web UI.
Important: Your media center must be set up on the network (see “Network
Setup” on page 66 for further information) to use the Web UI.
Launching the Web UI
1. Open a Web brower and type in your media’s center’s IP address in the address
field. Press ENTER on your computer keyboard.
Note: To find your media center’s IP address, press Setup on the remote controller and navigate to
Network Settings. Select Network Setup to see the media center’s IP address.
2. The Web UI launch page displays. Enter the default password (“admin”) in the
Password field.
3. Select your preferred language from the Language list.
4. Click I accept END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, then click Login.
5. The Web UI menu options display.
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System
Click System in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your media
center and view general network information. You can change the password, set
system preferences, and choose date and time settings using these options.
Remote
Click Remote in the Web UI home page to control the media center using your
computer. Click the buttons on the virtual remote controller to control your media
center (see “Using the Remote Control” on page 23 for further information).
Media
Click Media to enable the Twonky service, launch the Twonky media browser, and
enable the iTunes server to access media on iTunes.
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TwonkyMedia
™
Click Enabled, then Launch Twonky to launch the TwonkyMedia server media
browser in a separate browser window. The TwonkyMedia home screen displays.
Navigate through the Music, Photos, and Videos subcategories to find a file to play
back on your computer. Launching a music or video file plays the file back on your
computer’s default media player. Clicking on a photo thumbnail enlarges the photo
on your screen.
During navigation, click to return to the home page shown above, and to go
back to the previous screen.
Click to upload a file from your computer to the media center. Click Browse to
locate a file, then send to upload it to the media center.
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Click to open the TwonkyMedia server status screen. Here, you can restart the
server, view server status, perform basic and advanced setup, and access support
resources.
Online
Click Online to access sign-up links and information for the listed Internet services
supported by the media center (supported services vary by region and country).
Support
Click Support to access Express Customer Support (includes diagnostic test) and
Support Documentation including product documentation, FAQ’s, and a WD TV user
forum.
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Status Bar
The status bar at the bottom of the Web UI displays media center status, hard drive
capacity usage, and a graphical representation of the percentage of music, photos,
and video stored on the media center.
Logout
Click the Logout button in the main menu to log out of the Web UI.
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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 center to access media
content from the following Internet services:
AccuWeather.com® – Get local and international forecasts, climate trends, and
the latest news from the world’s weather authority.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® – Watch digital movies on your TV instantly.
Choose from thousands of titles to rent or buy, including new releases, cinema
classics and TV shows, with no monthly fee.*
*Blockbuster.com online account required. US only.
CinemaNow™– With over 11,000 titles to choose from, CinemaNow gives you
instant access to new release movies the same day they come out on DVD and
brings you TV episodes for many popular shows the day after they air.*
*CinemaNow.com account required. US only.
Deezer™– A personalized on-demand music service to listen to seven million
tracks anytime, anywhere and one of the most popular Internet and mobile music
offerings in Europe.
Facebook – Share your status, photos, videos, and your favorite links on
Facebook. Find out the latest news from your social network or the world and so
much more. Access it all on your big screen TV.
Flickr – Connect to Flickr using the on-screen menus. View the photos on your
Flickr account and enjoy them on your TV.
Flingo® – Flingo offers consumers free Internet Television from leading studios,
TV networks, and video websites.
Live365®– Listen to thousands of commercial-free Internet radio stations. Easily
browse through popular genres or discover treasures in some of the lesstraveled styles.
Mediafly® – Stream daily video podcasts from CNN, NBC, MTV, ESPN, and
other online content to your TV.
Netflix – Enjoy popular movies, classics, and TV episodes instantly. Access your
Netflix unlimited membership and instantly watch TV episodes and movies on
your big screen.*
*Netflix unlimited membership required. US and Canada only.
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Pandora – Free, personalized Internet radio playing only the music you love.
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Enter your favorite songs or artists, and enjoy stations created just for you. Rate
songs as they play, because Pandora caters to your tastes and adapts stations
to your feedback on the spot.*
*Pandora available in US only.
Picasa – Picasa is free photo editing software from Google® that makes your
pictures look great. Sharing your best photos with friends and family is as easy
as pressing a button!
Tun eI n – The world’s largest Internet radio guide with access to over 30,000 free
radio stations searchable by location, genre, or format.
YouTube – Watch your favorite videos from the world’s #1 video sharing website
on your television.
The above services are fully integrated with their web-based counterparts when
accessed via the media center. If you are a registered user of any of these services,
everything you create, rate, or bookmark when using the media center shows up on
your account the next time you sign in to that service from your computer or mobile
computing device.
To access Internet Media:
1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to make a
selection, then press OK.
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Adding a Service to Favorites
You can add a Service to your Favorites so that it’s quickly available via the
dashboard when you are in the Home screen or other screens (when you press
or navigate to in certain screens then press OK).
1. In the Services screen, press / to select a service you want to favorite, then
press Options.
2. Press OK to list the service in the dashboard under Favorites.
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AccuWeather.com
The Weather service provided by AccuWeather.com provides local forecasts for
everywhere in the United States and over two million locations worldwide.
To access Weather:
1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
AccuWeather.com , then press OK to display the AccuWeather.com
home screen.
Find Your Location
To display your local weather in the upper right of the media center’s screen and see
weather forecasts when accessing the AccuWeather.com menu, select your city or
nearest city.
1. Press
2. Use the navigation buttons
/ to select Change Location. Press OK.
to type a search using the on-screen
keyboard. You can also press on the remote control to toggle to the results list
after entering several characters in the search field. Select Submit, then press
OK.
Note: The complete city name needs to be entered for locations outside of the U.S. For example, you
must type "Sydney" to find Sydney, Australia; typing "Sydn" results in Sydney, FL as the location.
Change Temperature Display
To change the temperature display from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice-versa, do the
following:
In the AccuWeather.com home screen, press / to select °F or °C, then press
OK.
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BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
®
The BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service lets you order and instantly watch movies
from BLOCKBUSTER® right on your TV!*
Rent or buy the newest releases from your couch
No monthly fees
New releases available the same day as DVD/Blu-ray
Choose from thousands of the movies you love
Note: *BLOCKBUSTER On Demand free online account required. US only.
To Get Started:
1. Go to http://www.blockbuster.com/wd and select the Activate Now button. Log
into your account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free by
filling in the requested information.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate. At the end, you’ll receive a PIN code.
3. On the media center, navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK.
4. The list of Services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand , then press OK.
5. Select Get Started from the bottom menu within the Blockbuster service and
enter the PIN code.
Now you’re ready to watch movies instantly!
How do I download and watch a movie?
Once you rent or purchase a movie, it will appear in My Library. Select Start
Download to begin. You’ll be able to track download progress in the Download
Manager on the Home screen.
You can begin watching the movie before the download completes by pressing Play
Now when it becomes available. After the movie has downloaded, you can watch it
from My Library. Watch purchased movies whenever you want, as much as
you want. Rentals must be watched within 24 hours once you start
playback.
Note: To deactivate the media player from your Blockbuster On Demand account, log in to your
BLOCKBUSTER account at http://www.blockbuster.com.
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CinemaNow
With over 11,000 titles to choose from, CinemaNow gives you instant access to new
release movies the same day they come out on DVD and brings you TV episodes for
many popular shows the day after they air.* No subscription required and no need to
drive to a kiosk or wait for movies in the mail!
New release movies available the same day as Blu-ray/DVD
Popular TV shows available the day after they air
No monthly subscription, pay for only what you watch
More choice – with more than 10,000 movies and TV shows
Rent or purchase with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound
Note: *CinemaNow account required. US only.
To Get Started:
1. Go to http://www.cinemanow.com/bbactivate. Sign in or create a free
CinemaNow account. No subscription required!
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin activation and receive your PIN code.
3. On the media player, navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press
OK.
4. The list of Services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
CinemaNow , then press OK.
5. Select Settings from the bottom menu within the CinemaNow service, then
press OK. Press OK again to activate the device and enter the CinemaNow PIN
code.
You now have instant access to new release movies & next day TV!
How Do I Download and Watch a Movie?
Once you rent or purchase a movie, it will appear in your My Videos tab. With
progressive download, you can begin watching within minutes by selecting Play Now as soon as it becomes available.
Your selection will continue to download while you watch. Track your download
progress in the Download Manager on the Home screen. Watch purchased
movies whenever you want, as much as you want. Rentals must be watched
within 24 hours once you start playback.
To learn more:
To learn more about CinemaNow, go to http://www.cinemanow.com.
Note: To deactivate the media player from your CinemaNow account, log in to your account at
http://www.cinemanow.com.
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Deezer
Deezer is a personalized on-demand music service to listen to seven million tracks
anytime, anywhere and one of the most popular Internet and mobile music offerings
in Europe.
To access Deezer:
1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Deezer , then press OK. The Deezer main screen displays.
3. Press / to choose an option, then press OK.
Options include:
My Music
Radios
Top Charts
Search
Sign in
Exit
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Signing in to Your Deezer Account
Sign in to your Deezer account to access My Music (your playlists and favorites) and
Top Charts.
Note: If you do not have a Deezer account and want to create one, go to http://www.deezer.com.
1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar.
2. Press / to select Deezer, then press OK.
3. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Sign In, then press OK.
4. Select Sign in, then press OK.
5. Use the navigation buttons to type your registered Deezer email address
using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
6. Use the navigation buttons to type your Deezer account password in the
on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
7. 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 this 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 this 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 access this service.
8. Press OK to complete the sign-in process. The My Music screen displays.
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Radios
You can choose from a variety of radios by music genre and subgenre.
1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Radios, then press OK.
2. Press OK to select a radio.
3. Press / to select a radio by music genre, then press OK.
4. Press / to select a radio by music subgenre, then press OK.
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5. With a radio you want to listen to selected, press Options to select Become a Fan. This adds the radio to FavoriteRadios for quick access in the future.
6. Press or OK to begin listening to the radio station.
Deezer Player
The Deezer player is similar to the regular music playback screen. It displays the
playback status bar, album, artist, 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 song in the station or playlist.
My Music
After signing in to Deezer, select My Music, then press OK to display playlists and
favorite radio stations.
Playlists
Adding a playlist to My Music:
1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select My Music, then press OK.
2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in.
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3. Select Playlists, then press OK.
4. Press Options, then select Create Your Playlist. Press OK.
5. Type in the name of your playlist using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit,
then press OK.
Favorite Radios
Accessing a favorite radio station in My Music:
1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select My Music, then press OK.
2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in.
3. Select Favorite Radios, then press OK.
Note: If you have not added any stations, the screen displays "no favorite available."
4. Press the navigation buttons to select a station from the list, then press or
OK to begin listening to the radio station.
Add to Playlist
You can add songs to a playlist using the Options button on the remote.
1. With a song selected in a Radio or Top Charts screen, press Options to display
Add to Playlist. Press OK.
2. Press / to select a playlist you have created in My Music, then press OK to
add the song the selected playlist.
Delete a Playlist
You can delete a playlist using the Options button on the remote.
1. With a playlist selected in My Music > Playlists screen, press Options.
2. Press
/ to select Delete, then press OK.
3. Select OK, then press OK.
Delete a Radio Station
You can delete a radio station using the Options button on the remote.
1. With a radio station selected in My Music > Favorite Radios screen, press Options.
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2. Press / to select Delete from Favorite, then press OK.
3. Select OK, then press OK.
Top Charts
These are songs deemed most popular by Deezer users by country.
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1. In the Deezer main screen, press
/ to select Top Charts, then press OK.
2. With the filter button selected , press OK.
3. Press / to filter channel results (choose from FR, BE, UK, US), then press OK twice.
4. Press / to select a song from the display then press or OK to start
listening to the selected song.
Search
1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Search, then press OK.
2. Press
/ to filter results (All, Title, Artist, or Album), then press OK.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search using the
on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
Note: You can also press on the remote control to toggle to the results list after entering several
characters in the search field.
4. Press /to select a song from the display, then press or OK to start
listening.
Deleting a Deezer Account
1. On the Deezer main screen, press / to select Sign in, then press OK.
2. Press
/ to select Delete Account, then press OK.
3. Press / to select the account you want to delete, then press OK.
4. Press
/ to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press OK.
Exit Deezer
To return to the Services home screen, press / to select Exit in the Deezer home
screen, then press OK.
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Facebook
Share your status, photos, videos, and your favorite links on Facebook. Find out the
latest news from your social network or the world and so much more. Access it all
on your big screen TV.
You must have have a valid Facebook account to use this service. You can create a
Facebook account at www.facebook.com.
Signing in to Facebook for the First Time
1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Facebook , then press OK.
3. Choose Add Account, then press OK.
4. Press OK, then use the navigation buttons to type in your Facebook
user name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
5. Press OK, then use the navigation buttons to type in your Facebook
password using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
6. Press, then OK to Remember Me if you want your Facebook account stored
in the media center for quick access.
7. Press /, then OK with the green check mark selected.
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8. Press OK to complete the sign-in process. The Facebook home screen displays.
Notifications
Notifications let you know when people take actions on Facebook related to you, so
you can quickly check out a photo you've been tagged in or read a new posting on
your Wall.
In the Facebook main menu, press to select Notifications. Press / to select a
notification then press OK.
Photos
You can view the photos or photo albums you and others users have posted to
Facebook either individually or as a slideshow.
1. In the Facebook main menu, select Photos then press OK.
2. Navigate to a photo album, then press OK.
3. Navigate to a photo then press OK, or press (PA USE/ PLAY) to start a photo
slideshow (see “Slideshow Playback Controls” on page 63).
Photos Options
With an individual photo selected or a slideshow running, press Options.
Rotate Left & Right - see “Rotate Left & Right” on page 61.
Zoom - To change the display’s viewing scale, press OK repeatedly until the
preferred viewing scale is achieved. Press Options or Back to revert to the
default viewing scale.
Pan - To pan the display, press the navigation buttons repeatedly until
the preferred panned view displays. Press Options or Back to revert to the
default viewing scale.
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Newsfeed
The Facebook news feed displays all of your friends’ comments and allows you to
“Like” or comment. The number of people who like or have commented on each
entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the news feed entry.
1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Newsfeed, then press OK.
2. Press
/ to view your friends’ comments and posts.
3. With an entry selected, press once to select “Like,” if you like the entry ,
then press OK.
Press twice to comment on a news feed entry , press OK,
then enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard.
Note: Navigating to What’s on your mind? and pressing OK allows you to add a comment to your
wall in the newsfeed screen.
Friends
You can access your friends’ pages to view their photos, videos, and Wall posts.
1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Friends, then press OK.
2. The page of the friend you have selected displays. The photos section of the
page displays by default. You can view photos or navigate to Videos or Wall, then
press OK to view your friend’s videos and wall comments.
Wall
The Facebook Wall displays all of your entries and your friends comments and
allows you to “Like” or comment. The number of people who like or have
commented on each entry displays inside the corresponding icons to the right of the
Wall entry.
1. In the Facebook main menu, press / to select Wall, then press OK.
2. Press / to view your friends’ comments and posts.
3. With an entry selected, press once to select “Like,” if you like the entry ,
then press OK.Press twice to comment on a news feed entry , press OK,
then enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard.
Note: Navigating to What’s on your mind? and pressing OK allows you to add a comment to your
wall.
Videos
You can view the videos you and others users have posted to Facebook.
1. In the Facebook main menu, select Videos then press OK.
2. Navigate to a video, then press OK.
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Videos Player
With a video playing, press OK to bring up the videos player info panel. You can
choose to Like or Comment on a video in the info panel, then press OK.
Number of “likes”
and comments
Video playback progress bar
Elapsed and total
playback times
VideosOptions
With a video playing, press Options.
Zoom - To change the display’s viewing scale, press OK repeatedly until the
preferred viewing scale is achieved. Press Options or Back to revert to the
default viewing scale.
Pan - To pan the display, press the navigation buttons repeatedly until
the preferred panned view displays. Press Options or Back to revert to the
default viewing scale.
Browse description - Select this option then press OK to view the description
of the video.
Exit
In the Facebook main menu, select Exit then press OK to exit Facebook and return
to the Services home screen.
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Delete Facebook Account
You can delete a Facebook account in the login screen.
1. Navigate to the Home | Services menu bar and press OK.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Facebook, then press OK.
3. Select the Facebook account you wish to delete, then press to select the
and press OK.
4. Select OK, then press OK. All previously saved account data for the Facebook
account is erased.
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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 | Search menu bar and and press OK.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Flickr , then press OK. The Flickr home screen displays.
Options include:
Interesting (last seven days)
Recent Upload
Search
My Contacts
Hot Tags
My Tags
Exit
Exploring Contents
You can explore photostreams (Flickr’s term for content selection) available in Flickr’s
public domain.
To explore for random “interesting” media content from the past seven days:
Press / to select Interesting in the Flickr home screen, then press OK.
A photostream showing random contents rated as interesting in the past seven days
by Flickr users displays. Go to page 99 for instructions on how to navigate a
photostream.
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To explore based on the upload date:
Press / to select Recent Upload in the Flickr home screen, then press OK.
A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to “Flickr
Photostream” on page 99 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
To explore based on popular tags:
1. Press / to select Hot tags in the Flickr home screen, then press OK.
2. Press the navigation buttons
to select a tag from the list, then press OK.
A photostream showing contents associated with the selected tag is displayed.
Go to “Flickr Photostream” on page 99 for instructions on how to navigate a
photostream.
Searching for Contents
To search 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.
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1. Press / to select Search in the Flickr home screen, then press OK.
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2. Press
/ to select Keywords, then press OK.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
A photostream showing contents associated with the specified keyword
displays. Go to page 99 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
To search 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
2. Press
3. Use the navigation buttons
/ to select Search in the Flickr dashboard, then press OK. / to select Tag s, then press OK.
to type a search word using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
A photostream showing contents associated with the specified word is
displayed. Go to “Flickr Photostream” on page 99 for instructions on how to
navigate a photostream.
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