Page 1
®
WD TV
WD TV
HD Media Players
User Manual
Live
®
Live™Plus
™
Page 2
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
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating System Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6 Operating the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using a USB Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TABLE OF CONTENTS – i
Page 3
Video Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DVD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Photo Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10 Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Accessing Media Content from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11 Internet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
AccuWeather.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
Deezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Flingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mediafly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Netflix (for WD TV Live Plus only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Pandora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
®
(for WD TV Live Plus only) . . . . . . . 73
12 Settings and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Audio/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
TABLE OF CONTENTS – ii
Page 4
File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
13 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
System Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Multiformat Content Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
TABLE OF CONTENTS – iii
Page 5
1
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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 http://www.wdc.com.
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 1
Page 6
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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 or PID.
Installation – Get online installation help for your WD product or software.
WD Community – Share your thoughts and connect with other users.
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
00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia +803 852 9439
free)*
(00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 719-3240
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.
+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)
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 2
Page 7
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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 player has an active network connnection, you can register directly
from the device. See “System Registration” on page 141 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.
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 3
Page 8
2
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live or WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player. This
user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new
media player. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at
www.westerndigital.com.
Full-HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p – This is the real thing;
Full-HD 1080p playback. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of
brilliant high definition video and the crystal clear sound of digital audio. Use the
included remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp,
animated navigation menus.
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 BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
Netflix
®
unlimited membership and watch TV episodes and movies on your big
screen.*
®
or access your
*WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Blockbuster online membership or Netflix unlimited
membership required. US only.
See your personal media and Internet content on your HDTV – Play YouTube™
videos, access Facebook®, see your photos on Flickr™, 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.
Play almost any type of media file – The media players support a wide variety of
the most popular file formats. No need to spend time transcoding.
Access media anywhere on your home network – The Ethernet port lets you
connect this media player to your home network so you can access and stream
video, view photos, and play music from any Mac®, PC, and network drive in your
house.
Works with USB keyboards – Use the on-screen keyboard, an alphanumeric
keypad, or attach your wired or wireless USB keyboard for easy text input. Perfect
for searching videos on YouTube or updating your status on Facebook.
WiFi ready – Supports a wireless connection to your home network with an optional
USB wireless adapter. Or, get the speed you need to stream HD with a WD Livewire
powerline AV network kit - it extends the Internet to any room in your home using
your electrical outlets.
Supports DVD Navigation— View all the content included on your DVDs, including
complete menu navigation, chapter listings, special features, and subtitles.
Play media seamlessly from multiple USB drives – Two USB ports on the player
let you connect multiple USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. Our
media library feature collects the content on all the drives into one list sorted by
PRODUCT OVERVIEW – 4
Page 9
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
media type. There’s no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB
drives for more space.
Control your media from your computer – This media player is Windows® 7
compatible, so you can use the “Play To” feature to easily stream your Windows 7
computer’s files to your TV through your WD TV Plus HD media player.*
*For more information on Play To, go to
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/play-to.
Transfer files easily – Copy, move, or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network
drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the attached USB drive using the on-screen
menus.
Video camera-ready – Connect your camcorder or digital camera directly to the
media center and instantly view or archive HD video and photos without a PC.
Advanced navigation options
Thumbnail, list, and preview modes – Browse your content by file name or by
thumbnails of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art.
Media Library – This unique feature lets you view all your media by media type
in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. You can view your
content by categories such as genre, album, artist and date.
Search – Search by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename.
Photo viewing
Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions and background
music
Zoom and pan
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Movie viewing
Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan
View subtitles
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Music playback
Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, repeat
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date.
File Management
Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive
connected to the media player and your computer.
HDMI 1.3, composite video and component video output - The HDMI port lets
you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite
(RCA), and component outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.
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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW – 5
Page 10
3
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
Features and Functions
Features
Audio/Video Interface
HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video
Component video interface (YPbPr, green/blue/red) for analog video connection
Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection
S/PDIF (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio
Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new
interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to
HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable.
Video output resolution includes 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i,
1080p
Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is
only available when using the S/PDIF interface).
Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content.
User Manual
File Type Support
For a detailed list of supported video, audio, and photo file types, refer to “Supported
Formats” on page 153.
Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support*
USB storage device with a USB connector
Portable media players with USB connector
Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector
Wired or wireless keyboards with USB connector
*For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #3805 in our knowledge base at
http://support.wdc.com.
USB Storage File System Support
NTFS
FAT/FAT32
HFS+
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS – 6
Page 11
Connections
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
1 2
3 4 5 6 7
8 9
Item Component Description
1 USB port 1 Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable
media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and
USB wireless adapters.
2 Reset switch Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Reset
to Factory Defaults” on page 140). 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 USB port 2 The same function as USB port 1
5 HDMI port Connects to your TV’s HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately)
6 S/PDIF (optical)
Connects to your AV receiver (S/PDIF cable sold separately)
audio port
7 Ethernet port Supports LAN connection for wired Internet access.
8 Composite jack Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks
9 Component jack Connect to your TV’s component (YPbPr) terminals.
Note: This device does not support USB hubs.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS – 7
Page 12
LED Indicators
1
2
3
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Item Component Description
1 Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on.
• Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is
disconnected.
• Blinking—A system diagnostic failure has occurred.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 147.
2 Infrared
receiver
3 Status LED • On—A USB device is being accessed and the media player is in
• 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.
idle mode.
• Off—No USB device is connected.
• Blinking—Scans for media from the USB storage.
See “Media Library” on page 142 for more information.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS – 8
Page 13
Remote Control
CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries
installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.).
1. Infrared transmitter
2. HOME
3. POWER
4. Navigation buttons
5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF)
6. STOP
7. BACK
8. REV (rewind)
9. PREV (previous track/page up)
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
10. SEARCH
11. OPTION
12. PAUSE/PLAY
13. FF (fast forward)
14. NEXT (next track/page down)
15. EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)
Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 31.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS – 9
Page 14
4
Getting Started
Package Contents
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Player
AC power adapter
Composite AV cables
Quick Install Guide
Component (YPbPr) cables
Remote control and
Two AAA batteries
Installation Requirements
Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or
HDMI input ports.
USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector.
An available network connection for online content and services.
Media Library support requirement* — Minimum 1% of the total capacity of the
USB drive must remain as free space.
Note: Ethernet, HDMI, and S/PDIF cables are not included.
Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with a digital optical (S/PDIF) or stereo audio
input jack (audio playback only).
Note: *Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed.
Operating System Compatibility
The media player is compatible with the following operating systems:
Windows
®
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Mac® OS X
Leopard
®
Snow Leopard
®
®
™
GETTING STARTED – 10
Page 15
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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.
Installation Procedure
The media player installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media. See “Step 1 -
Loading Content onto your USB Drive” on page 12.
2. Connect the power cable. See “Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable” on
page 13.
3. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 3 -
Connecting the Media Player” on page 14. You can use HDMI (page 15),
component (page 16), or composite (page 17) connections.
4. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
5. Connect the USB device containing your media content (“Step 4 - Connecting a
USB Device” on page 19) and/or establish a wired or wireless network
connection (“Step 5 - Connecting to Your Network” on page 22).
GETTING STARTED – 11
Page 16
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Step 1 - Loading Content onto your USB Drive
Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such
as My Passport® or My Book® (external USB drives and stand not included).
GETTING STARTED – 12
Page 17
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
Step 2 - 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.
User Manual
US/JA/TW
EU/KO
Installing InstallingRemoving Removing
US/JA/TW
EU/KO
2. Connect the power cable to the media player’s DC connector, and then plug the
opposite end into an AC power outlet. The media player powers up
automatically.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If it is not detected,
you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI or composite,
depending on your connection. Check the user documentation of your TV for
more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
For more information, see “Using the Media Player Menu” on page 34.
GETTING STARTED – 13
Page 18
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Step 3 - Connecting the Media Player
The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player.
The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables.
Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately.
Important: Configure the media player’s Audio/Video settings depending on
the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video” on page 127 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 player.
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)
GETTING STARTED – 14
Page 19
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition)
HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component
control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up
to 1080p.
To connect your media player using an HDMI cable:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if
available).
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If it is not detected,
you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI. Check the user
documentation of your TV for more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
Note: HDMI cables are sold separately.
GETTING STARTED – 15
Page 20
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Component Video and Audio (High Definition)
The component connection only provides video signals. You will also need to
connect the composite audio cables to provide sound. This interface provides video
quality resolution of up to 1080i.
To connect your media player using a component-to-mini cable:
1. Plug mini cable into the component connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite ends into the component ports on your TV or audio/video
system (if available), red to red, green to green, and blue to blue.
3. For audio, plug the composite-to-mini connector into the composite port on the
media player.
4. Plug the audio connectors on the opposite end of the cable into the composite
audio input ports on your TV, red to red and white to white.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to
component or composite, depending on your connection. Check the user
documentation of your TV for more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
GETTING STARTED – 16
Page 21
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition)
To use a composite connection:
1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to
yellow, red to red, and white to white.
3. Select the appropriate TV input source.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to
component or composite, depending on your connection. Check the user
documentation of your TV for more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
GETTING STARTED – 17
Page 22
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
Home Theater (High Definition)
To connect a home theater system:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver.
3. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver.
4. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV (if available).
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
My Book external drive
User Manual
(sold separately)
To connect a home theater system using S/PDIF:
1. Plug a S/PDIF cable into the S/PDIF connector on the media player.
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 player.
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 player. See “Audio Output”
on page 129.
or
or
HDMI and S/PDIF cables sold separately.
GETTING STARTED – 18
Page 23
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device
The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external
drives.*
* For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #3805 in our knowledge
base at http://support.wdc.com.
To connect the USB device:
1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports.
My Passport portable drive
and stand (sold separately)
My Book external drive
(sold separately)
2. Wait for a few moments while the media player scans the USB device for media
files. (Scanning is enabled by default. If you want to turn off automatic scanning,
go to “Media Library Compilation” on page 35.)
This may take several minutes, depending on the storage capacity of the USB
device and the number of available media files. When the USB device is detected,
the status LED turns on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon
. If the media player does not detect any storage devices, “No storage present”
appears on the screen. You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be
empty.
To unlock a locked WD USB device:
A USB device must be unlocked for the media player to access its contents.
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for the media content you wish
to access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo .
GETTING STARTED – 19
Page 24
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press / to select OK, then press
ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the USB drive access password in
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
If a wrong password is entered, press / to select OK, press ENTER, 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 ENTER to close the error
message. Disconnect the USB drive. Power cycle and reconnect the USB drive
and type in the correct access password.
4. Once the USB drive has been unlocked, the menu bar for the selected media
type will appear. Press / to choose a filter option for displaying supported
media contents, then press ENTER. Supported content for the selected media
type displays.
5. Use the navigation buttons to select the content you wish to access,
then press ENTER to start media playback.
GETTING STARTED – 20
Page 25
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Removing a USB Device
To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button
on the remote control before removing a USB device.
To remove a USB device:
1. Press the HOME button .
2. Press the EJECT button
3. Select the USB device you want to remove.
4. Select OK, then press Enter.
5. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
GETTING STARTED – 21
Page 26
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Step 5 - Connecting to Your Network
The media player can be connected to your home network to access the Internet
and network storage using a wired or wireless network connection. A network
connection provides access to locally stored and online media content.
Wired Network Connection
To connect to a home network using an Ethernet cable:
1. Plug an Ethernet cable (sold separately) into the Ethernet connector on the
media player.
2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or
network switch.
For detailed instructions on wireless and wired network connections and
configuration, go to the next page (“Network Setup” on page 23).
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.
Accessing Media Content from the Network
See “Network Services” on page 65.
Accessing Online Media Content
See “Internet Media” on page 72.
GETTING STARTED – 22
Page 27
5
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Network Setup
The media player can be connected to the local area network using a wired or
wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online and offline
media content.
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup
1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or
network switch.
3. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
4. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
NETWORK SETUP – 23
Page 28
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
5. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER.
6. Select a setup configuration option, then press ENTER.
Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection
automatically, then go to step 11.
User Manual
Select Manual to manually set your network connection, then proceed to step 7.
7. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press
/ to
select IP address, then press ENTER.
NETWORK SETUP – 24
Page 29
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select
Submit, then press ENTER.
9. Repeat the step above to key in values for the Subnet mask, Gateway, and
DNS settings.
10.After entering all the configuration settings, select Finish, then press ENTER.
11.Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press ENTER to
display the Settings screen.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the different Internet services integrated into your media player to access
streaming media. Go to the next chapter for more information on these
services.
Transfer files between the media player and your computer (PC or Mac).
Procedures for copying and moving files between the media player and your
computer are described in “File Management” on page 135.
NETWORK SETUP – 25
Page 30
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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
player.
For a list of tested, compatible wireless USB adapters, see Article #3805 in our knowledge base at
http://support.wdc.com.
2. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
3. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER.
5. Use the navigation buttons to select Wireless, then press ENTER.
NETWORK SETUP – 26
Page 31
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
6. Use the navigation buttons to select an SSID input option, then press
ENTER.
If you choose Auto search, the unit will search for available access points in
your area. Proceed to step 7.
Choose Manually input SSID to input the SSID manually, then proceed to step
8.
7. Press / to select the access point you want to connect to, then press
ENTER. Proceed to step 10 to continue Auto search.
8. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you
want to connect to, select Submit, then press ENTER.
NETWORK SETUP – 27
Page 32
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
9. Press / to select a security protocol, then press ENTER.
10.Use the navigation buttons to key in the passcode for the access point,
select Submit, then press ENTER.
11.Use the navigation buttons to select Automatic (obtains IP address
automatically from the router) or Manual (input static IP address manually), then
press ENTER. If you selected Manual, follow steps 7-10 under “Ethernet
Network (Wired) Setup” on page 23. When finished, proceed to step 12 below.
12.Once the network is successfully set up, the following screen appears. Press
ENTER to display the Settings screen.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the Internet services integrated into your media player to access
streaming media. Go to the next chapter for more information on these
services.
Transfer files between the media player and your computer (PC or Mac).
Procedures for copying and moving files between the media player and your
computer is described in “File Management” on page 135.
NETWORK SETUP – 28
Page 33
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Checking the Network Connection
If you experience network problems, check the network connection to determine the
cause of the problem.
To check the network connection:
1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Check connection, then press ENTER.
The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is
completed, the results display. A blue check mark on these items indicate that
there is no problem with your network settings. If a problem is indicated, check
your router settings and manual for a solution.
NETWORK SETUP – 29
Page 34
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
A red cross mark on the result items indicate a problem with the network
settings. It can either be the IP address or the DNS server address. If the
problem persists, you may want to check with your Internet service provider to
make sure that the problem is not on their end.
NETWORK SETUP – 30
Page 35
6
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Operating the Media Player
Using the Remote Control
The media player remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for
media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The
infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote.
Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote
control and the infrared sensor on the media player.
Button Function
HOME
POWER
Navigation buttons Navigate through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, on-screen
ENTER
STOP
BACK
REV (rewind)
PREV
(previous track)
SEARCH
(current folder)
Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup.
Standby mode.
keyboard, 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.
Locates a media file in the current folder. This function is only available
when the Media Library setting is enabled. Does not search subfolder.
OPTION
PAUSE /PLAY
FF
(fast forward)
NEXT
(next track)
EJECT
During playback, displays the toolbar for 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.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 31
Page 36
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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 player.
Key or key
sequence
HOME
CTRL + P (Power)
UP, DOWN, LEFT,
& RIGHT ARROWS
ENTER
S (Stop)
ESC (Back)
- (Reverse)
P (Previous)
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.
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.
CTRL + F (Search)
CTRL + O (Options)
SPACE BAR
(Play/Pause)
+ (FF)
N (Next)
CTRL + E (Eject)
M (Mute)
V (Subtitle)
B (Audio)
DELETE
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.
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.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 32
Page 37
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Key or key
sequence
Z (Zoom)
R (Shuffle)
L (Repeat)
BACKSPACE
CTRL + S (Setup)
Alpha-numeric
keys
Function
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.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 33
Page 38
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Using the Media Player Menu
The Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control.
The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media
player’s settings.
Home Screen Options
The five main Home options (icons) are:
Video
Photo
Music
Settings
Internet Media
The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for the different
media types. Media contents will be displayed either as file/file folders in a USB drive
directory or as a media library compilation list based on metadata information.
For example, music files can be categorized based on their genre or the artist’s
name.
Settings lets you customize the way you use the media player and set
preferences for media playback. For more information, see “Settings and Advanced
Features” on page 126.
When there is a network connection, Internet media provides links to a variety of
Internet services are also displayed. For more information, see “Internet Media” on
page 72.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 34
Page 39
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
Home Screen Navigation
Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens.
Button Function
User Manual
Up/Down arrows
Left/Right arrows
ENTER
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
Media Library Compilation
Media Library Compilation refers to the process of scanning and consolidating the
media contents of a USB drive into one comprehensive database so that you can
easily browse and locate media files based on certain metadata information
(e.g., video files are categorized based on title or release date).
Media Library Compilation Exemptions
The following conditions will prevent the media library compilation process.
The USB device has read-only protection.
There is not enough hard disk space on the USB device.
To turn off Media Library Compilation (default is On):
1. Navigate to Home | Settings | System .
2. Select Media Library Compilation, and then press ENTER.
3. Select OFF, then press ENTER.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 35
Page 40
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Supported Categories for Media Library Compilation Categories
Once the media library compilation process is completed, all available media files are
organized under their respective media type directory. By default, media contents
are displayed as thumbnails (music album/movie poster art, image thumbnail). The
content categories are listed in the following table.
Media Type Icon Category Description
Music
Video
All Music Displays a list of all audio files arranged in alphabetical
order.
Artist Content is categorized based on the artist name.
Genre Content is categorized based on their genre.
Album Content is categorized based on their album names.
Date Content is organized by Date Modified.
Folders Contents are displayed in audio file folders.
Recent Displays a list of audio folders/files that have been
accessed recently.
Playlist Displays a list of music playlists.
All Video Displays a list of all video files arranged in alphabetical
order.
Date Content is organized by Date Modified.
Photo
Folders Contents are displayed in video file folders.
Recent Displays a list of video folders/files that have been
played recently.
Playlist Displays a list of video playlists.
All Pictures Displays a list of all images files arranged in
alphabetical order.
Date Content is organized by Date Modified.
Folders Contents are displayed in image file folders.
Recent Displays a list of image folders/files that have been
accessed recently.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 36
Page 41
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Locating Your Contents on the Drive
There are two ways of locating a particular media file depending on whether or not
the media library compilation function is enabled.
Manual Search
You can manually search for a media file by navigating to the specific media section
and browsing through the available file folders. This method is recommended if there
are only a limited number of files to search through. Otherwise, it is better to enable
the media library compilation and use the built-in Search function.
Use the navigation buttons to move around a particular folder; press to move
between folders.
Thumbnail support for media files
Your media player supports thumbnails in two ways - embedded or external (some
file formats do not support embedded thumbnails).
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
To add an external thumbnail:
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:
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 37
Page 42
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
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)
User Manual
Search Function
You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search
function. Go to “Media Library Compilation” on page 35 for instructions.
To perform a media search:
1. If you want to search for all types of media matching the search parameters, go
to the Home screen.
Go to the main browser screen of the media type you want to search for:
(Music , Video , or Photo ).
2. Press on the remote control, then press ENTER.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 38
Page 43
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
3. Define the search parameters. Select Starts with or Contains, then press
ENTER.
Starts with – All files with filenames that begin with the characters entered in
this field will be included in the search results. For example, inputting ‘glo’ will
result to a search results like this:
Global party.mpeg
Glow of the Field.jpg
Gloss.mp3
Contains – All files with filenames that includes the characters entered in this
field will be listed in the search results. For example, inputting ‘un’ will result to
a search results like this:
Land of the Rising Sun.mpeg
shunt_1a.jpg
Unite.mp3
4. On the on-screen keyboard:
Use the navigation buttons to select a character, then press ENTER to input
it in the search bar.
Select or , then press ENTER to input characters in different case.
Select , then press ENTER to display the symbol keyboard for inputting
special characters.
If you want to erase the last character, select then press ENTER.
5. Once you define the search parameters, select Submit on the bottom of the
on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 39
Page 44
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
6. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, the following
message appears.
Press ENTER to display the on-screen keyboard again and redefine the search
parameters.
If media files matching the search parameters you set are found, they will be
listed as shown below.
User Manual
Use the navigation buttons to select the media file you are looking for, and then
press ENTER or to initiate playback.
OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER – 40
Page 45
7
Watching Video
You can watch videos on your TV using the media player.
Supported Video Formats
The following video file formats are supported.
AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4)
MPG/MPEG
VOB/ISO
MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4)
TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1)
MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264)
M2TS
WMV9 (VC-1)
Video Playback
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
To play back video:
1. Browse to the Video category.
2. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER.
-ORIf Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter option (All
Video, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Video icon and then
using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the
options listed.
The screen will display available video files and video folders. The display will
either be in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your
WATCHING VIDEO – 41
Page 46
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
Browser Display setting (see “Browser Display” on page 131 for more information
on Browser Display settings).
3. Locate the video file you want to play.
To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press
ENTER.
To begin playback of a video playlist, highlight the playlist name, then press
PAUSE /PL AY.
To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in that folder,
then press PAUSE /PLAY.
If you try to open a video file that has been partially played before, you are
prompted to choose whether to play the file from the beginning or resume
playback from the last playback position. Select OK to resume playback or
Cancel to start playback from the beginning.
User Manual
WATCHING VIDEO – 42
Page 47
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Video Menu Options
In the main Video screen, press OPTION. The Video menu options display. Press
OPTION again when finished to return to the main menu.
View Modes
The Video menu defaults to preview mode . Press / to select list mode or
thumbnail view , then press ENTER (see “Browser Display” on page 131 for more
information on Browser Display settings).
Upload to Facebook
1. With a video selected, press OPTION, then / to select Upload to
Facebook , then press ENTER.
2. Press to select , then press ENTER.
3. Press , then ENTER to write a title for the video using the on-screen keyboard.
Press to select , then press ENTER.
4. Press , then ENTER to write a description for the video using the on-screen
keyboard. Press to select , then press ENTER.
5. Press ENTER again to begin uploading the video to Facebook.
6. Press ENTER again after successfully uploading the file.
WATCHING VIDEO – 43
Page 48
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
Video Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback:
Button Function
User Manual
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 player 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
• Reduce subtitle display speed.
• Increase subtitle display speed.
Video Playback Options
The Video toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you watch your
videos.
To display the Video toolbar, press OPTION.
To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
WATCHING VIDEO – 44
Page 49
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Displaying the Video Information Panel
Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
This panel shows the following information about the current video:
The icon for the current repeat mode is displayed, if
Pending screenshot with new
Video Information Panel
Video playback progress bar
Video filename
Elapsed and total
playback times
To view the Video Information Panel:
1. During video playback, press the OPTION key. The Options bar appears on the
top of the screen.
2. Highlight the information icon , then press ENTER. The Video Information
Panel appears on the bottom of the screen.
-ORPress OPTION or BACK to hide the Video Information Panel.
WATCHING VIDEO – 45
Page 50
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Audio Channel Selection
Use this option to select the audio language used in the video playback. This option
is only available if the current video has more than one audio track. Make sure the
audio tracks are located in the same folder as the current video.
To select the audio channel:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the audio channel you want is
displayed.
-ORHighlight Audio Off to turn off the sound.
Chapter Selection
If you are viewing a multichapter video file, you can select which chapter to play.
To select the video chapter:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the preferred video chapter is
displayed.
WATCHING VIDEO – 46
Page 51
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Selecting Subtitles
Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files
are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename
as the video file.
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.
To view subtitles:
1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options toolbar appears at the top
of the screen.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available
subtitles.
-ORSelect Subtitle Off to disable subtitles.
Note: During playback, press the left/right arrows on the remote control to increase or decrease the
speed at which the subltitles display, and press the up/down buttons to move the subtitles up or down
on the screen.
WATCHING VIDEO – 47
Page 52
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Selecting Video Zoom Options
Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen.
To change the viewing scale:
1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of
the screen.
2. Highlight to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle
through the available zoom options.
-ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale.
Video Pan Mode
Use this option to pan the video display.
To pan the video display:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Select , then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to pan the display.
Alternatively, press OPTION or to revert to the default display position.
WATCHING VIDEO – 48
Page 53
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Using Video Repeat
Use this option to repeat the video currently playing.
To set the video repeat mode:
1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of
the screen.
2. Highlight the repeat icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode
icon you want is displayed. Options include:
Normal – The video file will only be repeated once. When playback is
completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
Repeat One – The current video is played repeatedly until you press
STOP or BACK.
Repeat All – All the files in the current video folder/playlist is played in
sequence, and repeatedly, until you press STOP or BACK.
DVD Navigation
In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved
and stored on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to
the media player, you will experience the same DVD menu navigation functionality
using the buttons on the media player remote as you would using a DVD remote for
a DVD player connected to a television.
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.
WATCHING VIDEO – 49
Page 54
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
DVD Navigation Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control DVD navigation video playback:
Button Function
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 player 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
• Move subtitles up on the screen during video
• At the main menu, move between selections such
• Move subtitles down on the screen during video
NEXT to skip to the next chapter.
PREV to skip to the previous chapter.
as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special
Features, etc.
playback.
as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special
Features, etc.
playback.
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.
WATCHING VIDEO – 50
Page 55
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
DVD Navigation Playback Options
The DVD navigation video toolbar has three command icons.
To display the video toolbar, press OPTION.
To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
Main Menu Selection
To show the main menu in DVD navigation mode:
1. Press OPTION. The Options bar opens.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER. The main menu displays.
Audio Channel Selection
See “Audio Channel Selection” on page 46.
Selecting Subtitles
User Manual
See “Selecting Subtitles” on page 47.
WATCHING VIDEO – 51
Page 56
8
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Playing Music
You can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your
entertainment unit using the media player. The following audio file and audio codec
formats are supported.
MP3
WAV/PCM/LPCM
WMA
AAC
FLAC
MKA
AIF/AIFF
OGG
Dolby Digital
DTS
Music Playback
1. Press HOME, then highlight the Music bar. The music bar is displayed.
2. Highlight All Music , then press ENTER.
-ORIf Media Library is enabled, you can navigate using a filter option (All Music, Artist,
Genre, Album, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Music icon and
then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through
the options listed.
The screen will display available audio files and audio folders. The display will
either be in thumbnail (showing the music album art, when available) or in list
PLAYING MUSIC – 52
Page 57
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
mode depending on your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by
the media player are displayed.
3. Locate the audio file you want to play.
To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, and then press
ENTER.
To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then
press PAUSE/PLAY.
To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that
folder, and then press PAUS E/PL AY.
User Manual
The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently
played audio file:
Current repeat mode (if enabled)
Audio playback progress bar
Album art (if available)
Elapsed time and total playback time
Album name
Artist
Genre
Next song
Audio filename
PLAYING MUSIC – 53
Page 58
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
Music Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback:
Button Function
STOP Stop audio playback
PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback
User Manual
1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to
scan the audio file (press repeatedly to
select the scan speed).
2. Press PLAY to resume playback on the
selected position.
Press PREV (previous track) once. Start playback from the beginning
Press NEXT Play the next audio track in the music folder/
Press PREV (previous track) twice. Play the previous audio track in the music folder/
Scan the audio playback forward or backward
The media player supports the following scan
speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×
playlist
playlist
Music Playback Options
The two command icons on the Music toolbar let you set music repeat and shuffle
modes.
To display the music toolbar, press OPTION.
To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
To set the music repeat mode:
1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is
displayed. Options include:
Normal – The audio track will only be played once. When playback is
completed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
Repeat One – The current audio track is played repeatedly until you press
STOP or BACK.
Repeat All – All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played
in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK.
The icon for the enabled repeat mode will appear below the playback progress
bar.
Music Shuffle Mode
Use this option to set the audio tracks in the current music folder/playlist to play in
random order.
To enable music shuffle mode:
PLAYING MUSIC – 54
Page 59
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Press ENTER repeatedly until the shuffle icon displays.
Playing Music From Your iPod
®
Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the media player is
unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod.
The media player instead reassigns new names for the folders and files, but only
while in use with the media player. The original file information is preserved in your
iPod. You can view the original file information when you play a file where the screen
will display the metadata.
Note: The media player does not support playback of protected premium content such as movies or
music from the iTunes
®
Store, Cinema Now, Movielink®, Amazon Unbox™, and Vongo®.
To use your iPod with the media player, simply plug your iPod in to the USB port and
navigate through the interface menu.
Note: The media player only supports USB mass storage mode. iPod Touch is not a USB mass
storage device and is therefore not supported.
PLAYING MUSIC – 55
Page 60
9
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Viewing Photos
With the media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your
living room. It’s perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family. The
following image file formats are supported:
GIF (Animated GIFs are not supported)
BMP (non-compressed)
JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) (does not support CMYK or YCCK)
TIF/TIFF (RGB) (does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, or KCMY)
PNG (Non-alpha channel only)
Photo Display
1. Press HOME, then select the Photo bar. The photo bar is displayed. .
2. Select the All Photo icon , then press ENTER.
-ORIf Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter (All Pictures,
Date, Folders, and Recent) by selecting the Photo icon and then using the left
and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed.
The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders.
Only image files supported by the media player are displayed.
VIEWING PHOTOS – 56
Page 61
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
3. Locate the picture file you want to view.
To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER.
To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (track).
To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press PRE (previous).
You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in a photo folder. See “Photo
Slideshow” on page 61 for instructions.
Digital Camera Support
You can attach your digital camera to the media player via a USB port and view the
supported images files stored in the camera’s memory card.
To view images from a digital camera:
1. Attach your digital camera to the media player via the USB port.
The media player considers the camera’s memory card as a read-only device
and displays the following message.
2. Press ENTER to close the message.
3. Navigate to the Home | Photo bar.
4. The digital camera is considered a USB device. Use the navigation buttons to
select , then press ENTER.
VIEWING PHOTOS – 57
Page 62
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders.
Only image files supported by the media player are displayed.
Photo Menu Options
User Manual
In the main Photo screen, press OPTION. The Photo menu options display. Press
OPTION again when finished to return to the main menu.
View Modes
The Photo menu defaults to list mode . Press / to select thumbnail view ,
then press ENTER (see “Browser Display” on page 132 for more information on
Photo Browser Display settings).
Upload to Facebook
1. With a photo selected, press OPTION, then / to select Upload to
Facebook , then press ENTER.
2. Press to select , then press ENTER.
3. Press , then ENTER to write a caption for the photo using the on-screen
keyboard. Press to select , then press ENTER.
VIEWING PHOTOS – 58
Page 63
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
4. Press ENTER again to begin uploading the photo to Facebook.
5. Press ENTER again after successfully uploading the file.
Photo Display Options
User Manual
The Picture toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you view your
pictures.
1. To display the Picture toolbar, press OPTION.
2. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again.
Panning Around the Picture
Use this to pan the picture display horizontally or vertically.
To pan the image display:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Select the pan icon , then press ENTER.
3. Use the remote control navigation buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down) to pan the
display.
-ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default display position.
VIEWING PHOTOS – 59
Page 64
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Rotating the Picture
Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise. These
settings do not affect the original file’s orientation.
To rotate the picture:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Highlight a picture rotate icon or to choose the direction of image rotation,
then press ENTER repeatedly until the rotation you want is set.
-ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing orientation.
Using Photo Zoom
Use these options to change the viewing scale of the image display.
To change the viewing scale:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Select the zoom in icon to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER
repeatedly until the scale you want is shown.
-ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale.
Displaying the Picture Information Panel
Use this option to display the Picture Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
This panel shows the following information about the current picture:
Image filename
Image resolution and file size
Image’s sequence number and the total number of image files in the current
photo folder
VIEWING PHOTOS – 60
Page 65
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
To view the Picture Information Panel:
1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER.
-ORPress OPTION or BACK to hide the Picture Information Panel.
Photo Slideshow
The media player allows you to create a slideshow using the contents of a photo
folder.
To start a slideshow:
1. Locate the photo folder containing the image files you want in the slideshow.
(See “Photo Display” on page 56.)
2. Select the photo folder, then press PAU SE/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 52.)
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.
VIEWING PHOTOS – 61
Page 66
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above).
Displaying the Slideshow Information Panel
You can display the Slideshow Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This
panel shows the following information:
Slideshow progress bar
Also shown (if used) is the filename of
the music background
Filename, image resolution,
and file size of current image
Repeat and/or shuffle
icons (if enabled)
Current image’s sequence
number and total number of
image files in the folder
VIEWING PHOTOS – 62
Page 67
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
To view the Slideshow Information Panel:
1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of
the screen.
2. Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER.
-OR-
1. Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Slideshow Information Panel.
Slideshow Playback Controls
Use these buttons on the remote control to control slideshow playback:
Button Function
STOP
PAUSE /PL AY
STOP
NEXT
PREV
Discontinue the slideshow
Pause or resume the slideshow
Stop the music background
Display the next picture file in the slideshow
Play the previous picture file in the slideshow
Slideshow Options
The Slideshow toolbar has the same command icons as the Picture toolbar, with the
addition of icons for slideshow repeat and shuffle modes.
Configuring the slideshow settings is discussed in the “Settings and Advanced
Features” on page 126. These settings include the slideshow’s default repeat/shuffle
modes, transition effect, and interval time.
VIEWING PHOTOS – 63
Page 68
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Repeating and/or Shuffling a Slideshow
Use this option to set the slideshow to play in a loop sequence.
To set the slideshow repeat mode:
1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the
screen.
2. Select , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode you want is
displayed. Options include:
Normal – The slideshow is played once. When the last image is
displayed, the previous browser screen is displayed.
Repeat all – The slideshow is played repeatedly until you press Stop or
Back.
Shuffle – The slideshow is played in random order until you press Stop.
Repeat and Shuffle – The slideshow is played continuously in
random order.
VIEWING PHOTOS – 64
Page 69
10
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Network Services
Accessing Media Content from the Network
Once the media player has an active network connection, you can access media
content from a NAS device or shared computer located on the same network as
your media player.
To access media content from a network share or media server:
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for media content you wish to
access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo .
2. Press / to select Network Shares or Media Servers , then press
ENTER.
NETWORK SERVICES – 65
Page 70
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
3. Press the navigation buttons to select the network resource where the media
content you wish to access is located, then press ENTER.
4. Type in your user name and password to access the network resource. For
further information regarding password setup, refer to your NAS device
documentation.
5. Press
to select OK, then press ENTER. Supported content for the selected
media type displays.
NETWORK SERVICES – 66
Page 71
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
6. Select the content you wish to access, then press ENTER to start media
playback.
Transferring Files
If the media player has an active network connection, any USB drive connected to it
can serve as a network drive. This allows you to transfer files between your media
player and your computer. This feature is applicable to a PC running the
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating systems, as well to a
Macintosh® computer running Mac® OS X® Leopard® or Snow Leopard®.
Enabling File Sharing on the Network Share (Samba Server)
1. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
2. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
3. Press / to select Share WD TV on your network and make sure the option
is set to On.
4. Note the name indicated in the Device name field. This will help you identify your
media player on the network.
NETWORK SERVICES – 67
Page 72
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Computer
1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player.
2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that
the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how
to enable file sharing on your computer.
3. Download the WD Discovery tool from http://products.wdc.com/WDTVLive.
4. Double-click on the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen prompts to
install WD Discovery.
5. Click or Start, then click Programs > WD Discovery > WD Discovery.
6. Click WDTVLive in the Network Drives Found list and Browse Network
Shares in the Things To Do list.
7. The USB drive connected to your media player displays.
8. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer. The USB drive contents display
in a Windows Explorer window.
9. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/
Drop operation.
Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Windows Vista / Windows 7 Computer
1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player.
NETWORK SERVICES – 68
Page 73
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that
the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Windows Help for instructions on how
to enable file sharing on your computer.
3. Open a Windows Explorer window, then click Network. Your media player is
listed on the network resources list.
4. Click the device corresponding to your media player.
NETWORK SERVICES – 69
Page 74
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
5. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents.
User Manual
6. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/
Drop operation.
Moving Files Between the Media Player and a Mac Computer
1. Connect the USB hard drive you need for the file transfer to your media player.
2. Ensure that your computer is on the same network as your media player and that
the file sharing option is enabled. Refer to Apple Help for instructions on how to
enable file sharing on your computer.
3. Open a Finder window.
4. On the Finder side bar, click Shared. Your media player is listed on the shared
resources list.
5. Click the device corresponding to your media player. The USB drive connected
to your media player displays.
NETWORK SERVICES – 70
Page 75
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
6. Click the USB drive you need for the file transfer to display its contents.
7. Locate the file(s) you intend to transfer and do a Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste, or Drag/
Drop operation.
NETWORK SERVICES – 71
Page 76
11
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Internet Media
Important: A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL or cable) is required
to use Internet services. Availability varies by country. These services may be
changed, terminated or interrupted at any time.
After connecting to a network, you can use the media player to access media
content from the following Internet services:
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.*
*WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Blockbuster.com online account required. US only.
Deezer™– A personalized on-demand music service to listen to 7 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.*
*WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Netflix unlimited membership required. US only.
Pandora – Free, personalized Internet radio playing only the music you love.
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.
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 player. If you are a registered user of any of these services,
everything you create, rate, or bookmark when using the media player shows up on
INTERNET MEDIA – 72
Page 77
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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 | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to make a
selection, then press ENTER.
AccuWeather.com
Get local and international forecasts, climate trends, and the latest news from the
world’s weather authority.
To access AccuWeather.com:
1. Navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER.
INTERNET MEDIA – 73
Page 78
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
AccuWeather.com, then press ENTER to display the AccuWeather.com home
screen.
Change Location
To change to a different AccuWeather.com location (your city or nearest city), do the
following:
1. Press / to select Change Location in the AccuWeather.com home screen,
then press ENTER.
2. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the new location, select
Submit, then press ENTER. You can also enter the entire city name, or the first
several letters, then press OPTION and / to select your city, then press
ENTER.
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.
INTERNET MEDIA – 74
Page 79
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®(for WD TV Live Plus only)
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. Connect a USB drive to the media player or have a network share available for
downloading movies.
2. 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.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate. At the end, you’ll receive a PIN code.
4. On the media player, navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press
OK.
5. The list of Services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, then press OK.
6. 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.
INTERNET MEDIA – 75
Page 80
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
To learn more:
To learn more about BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, go to
http://www.blockbuster.com/download/ondemand101. For further questions or
help, visit http://www.blockbuster.com/download/ondemand101/faq and
http://www.blockbuster.com/download/help.
Note: To deactivate the media player from your Blockbuster On Demand account, log in to your
BLOCKBUSTER account at http://www.blockbuster.com.
Deezer
Deezer is a personalized on-demand music service to listen to 7 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 | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Deezer , then press ENTER. The Deezer main screen displays.
3. Press
/ to choose an option, then press ENTER.
Options include:
My Music
Radios
Top Charts
Search
Sign in
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 | Internet media menu bar.
2. Press
/ to select Deezer , then press ENTER.
INTERNET MEDIA – 76
Page 81
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
3. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Sign In, then press ENTER.
4. Select Sign in, then press ENTER.
5. Use the navigation buttons to type your registered Deezer email address
using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
6. Use the navigation buttons to type your Deezer account password in the
on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
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 ENTER to complete the sign-in process. The Deezer main screen displays
your user name.
INTERNET MEDIA – 77
Page 82
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
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 ENTER.
2. Press ENTER to select a radio.
3. Press / to select a radio by music genre, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select a radio by music subgenre, then press ENTER.
5. With a radio you want to listen to selected, press OPTION to select Become a
Fan . This adds the radio to Favorite Radios for quick access in the future.
6. Press or ENTER 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 ENTER 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 ENTER.
2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in.
INTERNET MEDIA – 78
Page 83
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
3. Select Playlists, then press ENTER.
4. Select OK, then press ENTER.
5. Type in the name of your playlist using the on-screen keyboard, select Submit,
then press ENTER.
Favorite Radios
Accessing a favorite radio station in My Music:
1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select My Music, then press ENTER.
2. Sign in to your Deezer account if not already logged in.
3. Select Favorite Radios, then press ENTER.
Note: If you have not added any stations, the screen displays "no favorite available."
4. Press / to select a station from the list, then press or ENTER to begin
listening to the radio station.
Add to Playlist
You can add songs to a playlist using the OPTION button on the remote.
1. With a song selected in a Radio or Top Charts screen, press OPTION to display
Add to a playlist . Press ENTER.
2. Press / to select a playlist you have created in My Music, then press
ENTER to add the song the selected playlist.
Delete a Playlist
You can delete a playlist using the OPTION button on the remote.
1. With a playlist selected in My Music > Playlists screen, press OPTION.
2. Press / to select Delete this playlist , then press ENTER.
3. Select OK, then press ENTER.
Delete a Radio Station
You can delete a radio station using the OPTION button on the remote.
1. With a radio station selected in My Music > Favorite Radios screen, press
OPTION.
INTERNET MEDIA – 79
Page 84
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
2. Press / to select Delete from Favorite , then press ENTER.
3. Select OK, then press ENTER.
Top Charts
These are songs deemed most popular by Deezer users by country.
1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Top Charts, then press
ENTER.
2. Press / to filter channel results (French, BE, UK, US), then press / to
select a song from the display.
3. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected song.
Search
1. In the Deezer main screen, press / to select Search, then press ENTER.
2. Press
3. Use the navigation buttons
/ to filter results (All, Title, Artist, or Album), then press ENTER.
to type a search using the
on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
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 ENTER to start
listening.
Deleting a Deezer Account from the Media Player
1. On the Deezer main screen, press / to select Sign in, then press ENTER.
2. Press
3. Press
/ to select Delete Account, then press ENTER.
/ to select the account you want to delete, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select OK on the confirmation prompt, then press ENTER.
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.
INTERNET MEDIA – 80
Page 85
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
You must have have a valid Facebook account to use this service. You can create a
Facebook account at http://www.facebook.com.
Signing in to Facebook for the First Time
1. Navigate to the Home | Internet media menu bar and press ENTER.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Facebook, then press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER, then use the navigation buttons to type in your Facebook
user name using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER, then use the navigation buttons to type in your Facebook
password using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
5. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. The Facebook home screen
displays.
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 News Feed, then press
ENTER.
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 ENTER.
Press twice to comment on a news feed entry , press
ENTER, 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 news feed screen.
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
2. Press
/ to view your friends’ comments and posts.
/ to select Wall, then press ENTER.
INTERNET MEDIA – 81
Page 86
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
3. With an entry selected, press once to select “Like,” if you like the entry ,
then press ENTER. Press twice to comment on a news feed entry , press
ENTER, 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.
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 ENTER.
2. Navigate to a photo album, then press ENTER.
3. Navigate to a photo then press ENTER, or press (PAUS E/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 OPTION. See
“Photo Display Options” on page 59 for details on using these options.
Videos
You can view the videos you and others users have posted to Facebook.
1. In the Facebook main menu, select Videos then press ENTER.
2. Navigate to a video, then press or ENTER.
Facebook video player controls and options are the same as those available when
playing a video on a connected USB drive or network share. See “Video Playback
Controls” on page 44 and “Video Playback Options” on page 44 for details.
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 ENTER.
2. Press
/ to select a friend, then press ENTER.
3. The page of the friend you have selected displays. The Photo section of the
page displays by default. You can view photos or navigate to Video or Wall, then
press ENTER to view your friend’s videos and wall comments.
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
notification then press ENTER.
Exit
to select Notifications. Press / to select a
INTERNET MEDIA – 82
Page 87
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
In the Facebook main menu, select Exit then press ENTER to exit Facebook and
return to the Internet media home screen. You will need to re-enter your user name
and password the next time you log in to Facebook by navigating to the Home |
Internet media menu bar and pressing ENTER.
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 | Internet Media menu bar and and press ENTER.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Flickr , then press ENTER. The Explore screen appears.
Exploring for Contents
You can explore photostreams (Flickr’s term for content selection) available in Flickr’s
public domain.
To explore for random “interesting” media content:
Press / to select Last 7 days interesting in the Explore screen, then press
ENTER.
A photostream showing random contents rated as interesting by Flickr users
displays. Go to page 87 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
To explore based on the upload date:
INTERNET MEDIA – 83
Page 88
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Press / to select Most recent uploads in the Explore screen, then press
ENTER.
A photostream showing the most recently uploaded content displays. Go to
page 87 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
To explore based on popular tags:
1. Press
2. Press
/ to select Hot tags in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
/ to select a tag from the list, then press ENTER.
A photostream showing contents associated with the selected tag is displayed.
Go to page 87 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
To explore for content based on a specific keyword:
Keywords are words or phrases associated with the type of content you’re looking
for. Keyword searches are based on information indicated on a member’s profile
page.
INTERNET MEDIA – 84
Page 89
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
User Manual
2. Press
/ to select Keywords, then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
A photostream showing contents associated with the specified keyword
displays. Go to page 87 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
To explore for content based on tags:
Perform this type of search to find content based on information indicated in a
member’s tags list.
1. Press
/ to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
INTERNET MEDIA – 85
Page 90
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
2. Press / to select Ta gs , then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type a search word using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
A photostream showing contents associated with the specified word is
displayed. Go to page 87 for instructions on how to navigate a photostream.
Searching for a Flickr Member
To search for a Flickr member:
1. Press / to select Search in the Explore screen, then press ENTER.
2. Press / to select Flickr member, then press ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons
to type a member’s user name, email
address, or interest using the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press
ENTER.
A browser screen listing Flickr member links matching your search criteria
displays.
4. Press
/ to select a link, then press ENTER to view that member’s profile
page.
If the selected member has public photostreams, you can explore them. Use the
navigation buttons to select a content selection, then press ENTER to
explore it. Go to the next section for instructions on how to navigate a
photostream.
INTERNET MEDIA – 86
Page 91
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Flickr Photostream
The Flickr photostream layout is the same as that of a Photos directory in thumbnail
mode.
You can use the navigation buttons to select content.
To view content in fullscreen mode, select the file and press ENTER.
To view a slideshow using all the current photostream’s content, press or
ENTER. Contents display in the Flickr Player screen. Go to next section for
information.
To return to the photostream from fullscreen mode, press .
To return to the photostream from Player mode, press .
To view all photos in full screen, go to Photo Settings and select Fit to screen (see
“Photo Scaling” on page 133).
Flickr Player
The Flickr Player layout is the same as that of a photo slideshow.
Press to view the next content in the photostream.
Press to view the previous content in the photostream.
To return to the photostream, press .
INTERNET MEDIA – 87
Page 92
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Player Options
As with a regular photo slideshow, you can customize the way content is displayed
in the Flickr Player. To do this, press OPTION to bring up the Player toolbar.
Note: To view photos enlarged in fit to screen or full screen mode, access the Settings menu and
follow the instructions under “Photo Scaling” on page 133.
To change the display’s viewing scale, press / and select to zoom in or
to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly until the preferred viewing scale is
achieved.
Press OPTION or to revert to the default viewing scale.
To rotate the image display, press / and select or , then press ENTER
repeatedly until the preferred display angle is achieved.
The display is rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90° increments. Press
OPTION or to revert to the default display angle.
To view the profile page of the content’s author, press / and select .
If the user has other public photostreams, you can explore them as well. Use the
navigation buttons to select a content selection, then press ENTER to
explore it.
To view the info bar at the bottom of the screen, press / and select . The
info bar shows the slideshow’s progress both visually and numerically. Press
OPTION to resume the slideshow.
To pan the image, press / and select (see “Panning Around the Picture”
on page 59 for further details).
To change the slideshow play mode, press / and select (see “Repeating
and/or Shuffling a Slideshow” on page 64 for further details).
INTERNET MEDIA – 88
Page 93
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Flingo
Flingo offers free Internet Television from leading studios, TV networks, and video
websites. It also allows you to turn the Web into your remote control. You can simply
"fling" your favorite videos to the Queue in the Flingo application on your media
player. For more information go to www.flingo.tv.
To access Flingo:
1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
, then press ENTER.
3. Press , then press
Queue, and Search) from the Flingo interface. Press ENTER.
4. Use the navigation buttons to select a channel, then a video within the
channel. Press or ENTER to begin playing the video.
/ to choose a category (Channels, Popular, Favorites,
INTERNET MEDIA – 89
Page 94
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Live365
Use Live365 to create your own online radio station or listen to other Live365
broadcasters’ online stations. Music selections are compiled based on user ratings.
Some small AM and FM stations also utilize Live365 to stream audio over the
Internet.
To access Live365:
1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press / to select
Live365 , then press ENTER.
Signing in to Live365 (Optional)
You can start listening to free Live365 stations as an unregistered user, but to enjoy
more features like access to recommended stations, saving stations to favorites,
securing track information, setting station preferences, and many others, you need
to sign up for a Live365 account.
To sign in to Live365:
1. Navigate to the Home | Internet Media menu bar and press ENTER.
2. The list of Internet services display in alphabetical order. Press
/ to select
Live365 , then press ENTER.
3. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Sign In/Sign Out, then press
ENTER.
INTERNET MEDIA – 90
Page 95
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
4. Press / to select Sign In or Don’t have an account?, then press ENTER. If
you don’t have an account, follow the on-screen instructions to create your
Live365 account online.
5. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 user name on the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
6. Use the navigation buttons to key in your Live365 account password on
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
7. Press / to select a save option.
Options include:
No – Your account details are not saved. You need to repeat the initial sign-in
process every time you use the media player to access the Live365 service.
Save username only – Your user name is saved, but you will be prompted to
type in your password every time you use the media player to access the
Live365 service.
Yes – Both your user name and password are saved. You are automatically
logged in to your account every time you select Live365 from the Internet
Media menu bar.
8. Press ENTER to complete the sign-in process. Once you have successfully
signed in, the Live365 Home screen appears.
From this screen you can browse for new stations, access previous stations
you’ve listened to, and define profile preferences for your Live365 account.
For more information on the features, options, and limitations of using Live365, go to
http://www.live365.com/index.
INTERNET MEDIA – 91
Page 96
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Listening to a Live365 Station
New Live365 users can browse for a radio stations.
You can access the last station you’ve listened to if you’ve already accessed
Live365 from the media player.
Registered Live365 users can access My Preset List and listen to favorite
stations.
Live365 VIP members can listen to premium radio stations.
To browse for a radio station:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Stations, then press ENTER.
2. Press
/ to select a station category, then press ENTER.
Options include:
Free Stations – Free Internet radio.
VIP Stations – Premium, uninterrupted Internet radio for registered and
paying Live365 users. You must sign in to your Live365 account and be a
valid VIP member before you can access this category. Go to page 93 for
more information.
Recommendations - Free Internet radio recommended by your other Live365
users. You must be signed in to access these stations.
Search – Search for a Live365 station. Go to page 94 for more information.
3. Press
4. Press
/ to select the station you want to listen to.
if you want to add the station to My Presets if you have a Live365
account. Press ENTER.
5. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
INTERNET MEDIA – 92
Page 97
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
To access the last station listened to:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Last Station.
2. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
To listen to a favorite station:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select My Presets, then press
ENTER.
2. Press / to select a station from your preset list.
3. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
To listen to a VIP station:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Stations, then press ENTER.
2. Press
/ to select VIP Stations, then press ENTER.
INTERNET MEDIA – 93
Page 98
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
3. Press / to select a music genre, then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select a music sub-genre, then press ENTER.
5. Press / to select the station you want to listen to.
6. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
Searching for a Live365 station
Perform a station search based on the following criteria:
Artist name
Track or CD title
Station information
Music genre
Station location
Audio quality.
User Manual
You can limit your search based on whether a station has been rated by Live365
editors or if it is a professional, independent, or official station.
To search for a Live 365 station:
1. On the Live365 home screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar.
2. Press
3. On the on-screen keyboard, use the navigation buttons
/ to select Search , then press ENTER.
to key in a
search keyword, then press ENTER.
4. Press
/ to select a station from the search result.
5. Press or ENTER to start listening to the selected radio station.
INTERNET MEDIA – 94
Page 99
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Displaying the Currently Playing Station
1. On the Live365 main screen, press OPTION to view the Live365 toolbar.
2. Press / to select Now Playing , then press ENTER.
Adding a Station to Your Preset List
If you like a particular station, you can add it to your preset list for easier access in
the future.
To add a station to your preset list from the station list:
1. Go to the station list showing the station logo for the station you want to add.
2. Press / to select the station you want to add.
3. Press enable the Add to My Preset function, then press ENTER.
4. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to confirm the new preset station
and return to the Now Playing screen.
To add a station to your preset list from the Now Playing screen:
1. Tune in to the station you want to add.
2. Press / to select , then press ENTER.
3. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to confirm the new preset station
and return to the Now Playing screen.
Removing a Station from Your Preset List
You can remove stations you no longer want from your preset list.
To remove a station from your preset list:
1. Sign in to your Live365 account. Go to “To sign in to Live365:” on page 90 for
instructions.
2. From the Live365 home screen, press / to select My Presets, then press
ENTER.
3. Press / to select the station you want to remove.
4. Press OPTION, then press / to select the remove preset option, then
press ENTER.
5. A confirmation prompt appears. Press ENTER to go back the Now Playing
screen.
Providing Song Feedback
INTERNET MEDIA – 95
Page 100
WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
Music selections in Live365 are compiled based on their user ratings. You can
participate in the selection process by giving a song the “thumbs up” or “thumbs
down” vote.
To provide song feedback:
1. While the song is playing, press / to select a feedback icon– for a positive
feedback, for a negative one. Press ENTER.
2. A feedback confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to go back the the Now
Playing screen.
Getting Track Information
You can send the track information of the currently playing song to your email
account for later reference.
To secure track information:
1. While the song is playing, press
/ to select , then press ENTER.
2. A confirmation screen appears. Press ENTER to return to the Now Playing
screen.
The track information will be sent to the email address you used to sign up for
your Live365 account.
Live365 Preferences
When browsing or searching for radio stations, you can:
Specify that only radio stations of a specific audio quality display.
Choose to sort radio stations alphabetically or by popularity (based on user
recomendations).
To specify the audio quality of accessible stations:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Preferences, then press
ENTER.
2. Press
3. Press / to select an audio quality option, then press ENTER.
/ to select Audio, then press ENTER.
To set how radio stations are sorted:
1. On the Live365 main screen, press / to select Preferences, then press
ENTER.
INTERNET MEDIA – 96
Loading...