Western Digital WDBABZ5000ABK-NESN User Manual
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WD TV
Live Hub
Media Center
User Manual
™
Table of Contents
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Button and LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating System Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Operating the Media Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using a USB Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Media Center Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Videos Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DVD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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7 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Music Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Playing Music From Your iPod® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Photos Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Displaying Photo Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Displaying Photo Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Files Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Files Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
10 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Checking the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11 Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Accessing Media Content from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using the Web UI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12 Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Adding a Service to Favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
AccuWeather.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
CinemaNow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Deezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Flingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Mediafly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Pandora (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Picasa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
TuneIn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
13 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Games Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
14 Setup and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Setup Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Audio/Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Mobile Access/WD Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
15 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
System Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
16 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Multiformat Content Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
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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.
North America Asia Pacific
English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861
(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/+65 62430496
Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong +800 6008 6008
India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)
Europe (toll
free)*
Europe
Middle East
Africa
* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia +803 852 9439
(00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 719-3240
+31 880062100 Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496
+31 880062100 Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
+31 880062100 Singapore +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496
Taiwan +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496
011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
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Recording Your WD Product Information
In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product.
You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should
also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting
technical support.
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:
US www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com
Canada www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca
Europe www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu
All others Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support
contacts, visit 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.*
* CinemaNow account (US only), Blockbuster online membership (US only), or Netflix unlimited membership
required (US and Canada only).
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.*
*For more information on Play To, go to:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/play-to.
Audio/Video Interface
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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3 4 5
6
7 8
Item Component Description
1 USB port 1 Supports connection of compatible removable storage
devices, portable media centers, digital cameras with USB
connectors, and USB wireless adapters.
2 Reset 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.
3 Power jack Connects the power cable.
4 S/PDIF (optical)
Connects to your AV receiver (S/PDIF cable sold separately).
audio port
5 HDMI port Connects to your TV’s HDMI port (HDMI cable sold
separately).
6 USB port 2 The same function as USB port 1.
7 Ethernet port Supports LAN connection for wired Internet access.
8 Composite jacks Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks.
9 Component jacks Connect 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
1 32
Item Component Description
1 Power 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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2 Power LED
(WD logo)
3 Infrared
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)
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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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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
Installing InstallingRemoving Removing
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.
Connection Quality Connectors
HDMI Best
(up to 1080p)
Component Better
(up to 1080i)
Composite Good
(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.
Button Function
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,
& RIGHT ARROWS
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)
SPACE BAR
(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 + C activates the change view menu.
CTRL + D activates 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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