WD TV Live Plus is the Shit!

[Beeiii]

Good info man. I was fucked up so yes, I was staring at the album art screen for hours! I just checked my TV and I have some kinda scrolling option where it scrolls shades from white to black. Sounds like that does the same thing that you're talking about.

yeah!! thats it. It gives alternating black and white lines across the screen.
That is what you use to get "retention" out quicker.
but just remember plasmas do not burn-in they retain!!!!

The only reason I chimed in is because, I'm tired of people buying LCDs and LEDs that are inferior to plasmas in TV,movie and sports viewing.
Then they come into a thread and say " I like plasma but my friend said It will burn my video games and any logo on the screen forever

Which has not happened to a plasma since 2004!!!!
These new plasmas don't have those problems.
Technology has advanced people!!!!

 

[BGcruiser]

sounds like user error
I have been using the wdtv and wdtv live for years, and have never had a corrupted hard drive.
The wdtv units are simple,flawless, and plays everything

Shit! My WDTV 2TB hard drive became corrupted, last night!

 

[Beeiii]

Shit! My WDTV 2TB hard drive became corrupted, last night!

what in the hell did you do?

 

[BGcruiser]

what in the hell did you do?

I copied a movie to the drive. Changed my mind and tried to delete it. It would not delete. I tried copying other movies to the drive and the drive would shut down before the copying completed. I pulled the drive and connected it directly to my PC. Ran a check disk with the fix option checked. Found all kinds of errors (including the original movie that would not delete). Message also said that there was not enough room on the drive to write all of the bad sectors. When I tried to remove some files and run another check disk, the drive became totally corrupt!

 

[tontotonto]

sorry to hear that bruh...2TB of movies dam that sucks.

 

[Beeiii]

I copied a movie to the drive. Changed my mind and tried to delete it. It would not delete. I tried copying other movies to the drive and the drive would shut down before the copying completed. I pulled the drive and connected it directly to my PC. Ran a check disk with the fix option checked. Found all kinds of errors (including the original movie that would not delete). Message also said that there was not enough room on the drive to write all of the bad sectors. When I tried to remove some files and run another check disk, the drive became totally corrupt!

that's messed up
how full was the drive when it became corrupt?
If the drive was full the computer could not do a check disk because their is not space to operate in. did you try the drive in safe mode to see if you could delete a few of those files so you could repair the drive.usually when a drive will not let you delete something is because it is still associated with something else that is open. try to access the drive in safe mode!!

 

[BGcruiser]

that's messed up
how full was the drive when it became corrupt?
If the drive was full the computer could not do a check disk because their is not space to operate in. did you try the drive in safe mode to see if you could delete a few of those files so you could repair the drive.usually when a drive will not let you delete something is because it is still associated with something else that is open. try to access the drive in safe mode!!

Thanks bro! I'll give it a try. I had about 1.6TB of movies, loaded up! Luckily, I have a backup for about half of them.

 

[kdogg3270]

anybody know if the wd media player hub (the one with the internal HD) can support 5.1 surround sound? (even if this involves a firmware upgrade)

 

[Beeiii]

anybody know if the wd media player hub (the one with the internal HD) can support 5.1 surround sound? (even if this involves a firmware upgrade)

The WDTV live does, so I can't see their flagship product not doing it!!!
But I only have the WDTV live so I don't know about the hub having it!!!

 

[Flawless]

anybody know if the wd media player hub (the one with the internal HD) can support 5.1 surround sound? (even if this involves a firmware upgrade)

well they all except for the first model play dts audio so imma guess yea

 

[kdogg3270]

The WDTV live does, so I can't see their flagship product not doing it!!!
But I only have the WDTV live so I don't know about the hub having it!!!

i ask because my boy copped one from best buy yesterday. and on the box it says 2.0 ...now i'm thinking there must be a firmware upgrade for this.

 

[Beeiii]

i ask because my boy copped one from best buy yesterday. and on the box it says 2.0 ...now i'm thinking there must be a firmware upgrade for this.

here is a good review with step by step of how the hub works!!!
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/for...dtv-live-hub-media-center-with-1tb-hard-drive

 

[Beeiii]

here is a good review with step by step of how the hub works!!!
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/for...dtv-live-hub-media-center-with-1tb-hard-drive

Like I said I get 5.1 from my receiver from MKV files!!!
but That is a WDTV live not the hub!!!

 

[kdogg3270]

here is a good review with step by step of how the hub works!!!
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/for...dtv-live-hub-media-center-with-1tb-hard-drive

i'll check it out..props.

 

[TimRock]

so those that own wd Tv live plus, have yall had to do any extra conversion to get certain types of movies to play, mainly blu rays?

 

[Beeiii]

so those that own wd Tv live plus, have yall had to do any extra conversion to get certain types of movies to play, mainly blu rays?

Nope!!!
They all just play!!!
but make sure you update to the latest build or use one of the "Custom Firmware" that are out there for a better looking interface like this.....



But the WDTV Live Plus plays everything. If you are making your own bluray rips. just Put it in an MKV container with 5.1 and a bit rate of 8mbps your 1080p blurays rips should be good!!!!

 

[TimRock]

^^^Thanks for the vids. just signed up to that forum and am about to grab a custom firmware and theme.

 

[Beeiii]

^^^Thanks for the vids. just signed up to that forum and am about to grab a custom firmware and theme.

No problem fam!! glad to help!!!!!!

 

[TimRock]

yo, this shit aint working for me. i updated the firmware and got stuck in a reboot loop. its just kept installing the firmware and rebooting all over again. wouldnt stop. finally i tried to install that firmware from the vid. cool. got it installed. i originally had it plugged into my tv via composite. worked fine. switched it to my receiver thru hdmi. not only would it not detect the wd hd, the remote wouldnt power off the box either. did some searches online. people say unplug the tv/receiver for two minutes and then try. tried that. no go. the only way the shit works is when its plugged in via composite to my tv. bout to take this shit back.

 

[Flawless]

yo, this shit aint working for me. i updated the firmware and got stuck in a reboot loop. its just kept installing the firmware and rebooting all over again. wouldnt stop. finally i tried to install that firmware from the vid. cool. got it installed. i originally had it plugged into my tv via composite. worked fine. switched it to my receiver thru hdmi. not only would it not detect the wd hd, the remote wouldnt power off the box either. did some searches online. people say unplug the tv/receiver for two minutes and then try. tried that. no go. the only way the shit works is when its plugged in via composite to my tv. bout to take this shit back.

I've learnt my lesson and thats to never upgrade that shit, you should return it and get another, I was having problems with the first live I boguht so I exchanged it and did no updates and its been working fine ever since. I use hdmi on mine so yours is probably broken, oh yeah and if u get any freeze issues or a message saying file not compatible unplug it and plug it back in

 

[TimRock]

I've learnt my lesson and thats to never upgrade that shit, you should return it and get another, I was having problems with the first live I boguht so I exchanged it and did no updates and its been working fine ever since. I use hdmi on mine so yours is probably broken, oh yeah and if u get any freeze issues or a message saying file not compatible unplug it and plug it back in

i dont get those messages.

but i am going to return it tomorrow. wtf, why cant we update the firmware without any issues. what if its a major update?

im going roll it back to the firmware that it came with and see what happens.

 

[Flawless]

i dont get those messages.

but i am going to return it tomorrow. wtf, why cant we update the firmware without any issues. what if its a major update?

im going roll it back to the firmware that it came with and see what happens.

well if its a major update read the forums to see if there are any issues before jumping the gun, but return that shit.

 

[TimRock]

finally got it to work.

now on to creating some movie sheets. any suggestions or tips.

 

[Flawless]

finally got it to work.

now on to creating some movie sheets. any suggestions or tips.

was thinking about it but the wdtv interface is so cheap i didn't feel like putting in the work

 

[TimRock]

was thinking about it but the wdtv interface is so cheap i didn't feel like putting in the work

i probably wont fuck with all that either. i just installed a theme and that was it. im good for now.

 

[elchoccolatte]

DAMN, an investment I'm just going to have to make...

 

[beg4mercy]

DAMN, an investment I'm just going to have to make...

I watch movies n shit but the Pandora on this bitch is live! I love that shit.

 

[BGcruiser]

that's messed up
how full was the drive when it became corrupt?
If the drive was full the computer could not do a check disk because their is not space to operate in. did you try the drive in safe mode to see if you could delete a few of those files so you could repair the drive.usually when a drive will not let you delete something is because it is still associated with something else that is open. try to access the drive in safe mode!!

Brother Beeiii,
I followed your advice and booted to safe mode! Then I ran a software recovery program and luckily was able to pull everything off of the 6 month old Seagate External Drive and load my recovered movies to a brand new WD External 2TB Drive. Happy Dayz R Hear Again! Thank you for giving me the idea of safe mode access! My $10 Donor fee was well spent!

 

[Beeiii]

Brother Beeiii,
I followed your advice and booted to safe mode! Then I ran a software recovery program and luckily was able to pull everything off of the 6 month old Seagate External Drive and load my recovered movies to a brand new WD External 2TB Drive. Happy Dayz R Hear Again! Thank you for giving me the idea of safe mode access! My $10 Donor fee was well spent!

Your welcome fam!!!
I'm glad it all worked out!!
now do me a favor and always remember my motto!!!
"backup,backup,backup!!!!"
especially if it is some thing you cannot lose. you can always get back porn, music and movies, but memories(images-videos) and important files can never be replaced!!!!

 

[BGcruiser]

Your welcome fam!!!
I'm glad it all worked out!!
now do me a favor and always remember my motto!!!
"backup,backup,backup!!!!"
especially if it is some thing you cannot lose. you can always get back porn, music and movies, but memories(images-videos) and important files can never be replaced!!!!

Words well spoken, and followed! After I pulled everything off of the 2TB Seagate External Drive, I reformatted it, ran chkdsk /f /r on it, loaded backup software onto it and set it up as a backup drive. I'm am now protected!

 

[Beeiii]

Words well spoken, and followed! After I pulled everything off of the 2TB Seagate External Drive, I reformatted it, ran chkdsk /f /r on it, loaded backup software onto it and set it up as a backup drive. I'm am now protected!

 

[P.V. Estates]

Definitely a must !

 

[chops]

Anyone have a breakdown of the WD tv live plus vs the WD tv live hub?? im making my purchase this week....

 

[TimRock]

There is a comparison chart on the wd website

Anyone have a breakdown of the WD tv live plus vs the WD tv live hub?? im making my purchase this week....

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[chops]

ok. ive decided on the WD TV plus.... was gonna get the boxee (heard it was trash despite what it shouldve been) or google tv (heard you have to pay for shit) and was thinkin about Roku XDS but just decided against it when compared to the live plus....



was even thinkin about the live hub but I heard transferring files to the drive is a pain (not digging anything but drag and drop)




So the WD TV live plus is the winner...... now where do I get mods and shit for it???? need some custom firmware