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so is it worth it to pay around $20 more for the newer live version?
no but if your scarface movie is named 1245fd.avi then it wont recognize it
but if its named scarfa_ce.avi then yes
This here might help for all those interested in learning all the possibilities with this box/programs.
http://wiki.wdlxtv.com/Main_Page
and for movie sheets tutorial.
http://wdtv-osdmod.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-generate-moviesheets-with.html
http://wiki.wdlxtv.com/Main_Page
and for movie sheets tutorial.
http://wdtv-osdmod.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-generate-moviesheets-with.html
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My WD Live suffered a 'catastrophic diagnostic failure'....
Anybody else??...just froze the other day,and now the power light just blinks.Tried the reset button...nothing.
Still have an original...and last week bought a Seagate media player.
Seems to be a much better machine...better remote,more features,more control,built in dock...
Anybody else??...just froze the other day,and now the power light just blinks.Tried the reset button...nothing.
Still have an original...and last week bought a Seagate media player.
Seems to be a much better machine...better remote,more features,more control,built in dock...
WDTV LIVE MEDIA PLAYER $80 @ NEWEGG.COM FREE SHIPPING
Props to Stankyhip for the find
http://www.bgol.us/board/showthread.php?t=511560
^^^^
Props to Stankyhip for the find
http://www.bgol.us/board/showthread.php?t=511560
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for iphone/ipod
WD TV Live Remote app
another language but u get the idea
currently it only works if u stream your movies
but the app will be updated soon to be able to use it with people that connect a drive to the wd tv live like me
Search the App store for "wd tv live remote"
WD TV Live Remote app
another language but u get the idea
currently it only works if u stream your movies
but the app will be updated soon to be able to use it with people that connect a drive to the wd tv live like me
Search the App store for "wd tv live remote"
Q: What is the functionality provided by the remote application?
A: The application allows you to browse and search your media collection and play selected movies, songs or photos on your WDTV. Additionally, the application allows you to stream SHOUTcast radio to your WDTV. You can stop, pause, play and see what's currently playing on your device and also adjust the volume.
Q: What are the requirements for using the application?
A: WD TV Live HD Media Player, connected to your home network and a UPnP enabled media server (e.g. Windows Media Player 11 or above, Twonky Media Server, Buffalo LinkStation, MediaTomb and many many others). Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UPnP_AV_MediaServers
Q: What is UPnP?
A: The term UPnP is derived from plug-and-play, a technology for dynamically attaching devices directly to a computer. he goals of UPnP are to allow devices to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the home (data sharing, communications, and entertainment) and in corporate environments for simplified installation of computer components. Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Plug_and_Play
Q: Can I use iTunes to stream my content to WDTV?
A: Not directly, as iTunes does not support UPnP. You can, however, use a bridging software. Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UPnP_AV_MediaServers#Software
Q: Can I use play content stored on my locally attached hard drive (via USB)?
A: No. Currently it is not possible as the WDTV does not advertise the locally stored contents via UPnP, at least not using the stock firmware. A modified firmware can establish that though.
Q: Which types of video/audio file types are supported?
A: The remote control application does not add any constraints to the playable media formats. What it basically does is asks WDTV to play the content directly from the media server. So, in essence, what's playable are all the formats available to the WDTV, as long as your UPnP Media Server makes them available.
Q: Which typed of media servers are supported?
A: All UPnP media servers are supported, as long as they are following the standard. As there's a very large number of implementations out there, it's not really practical to certify the applications with all of them. We did test the applications with some of the popular ones. For a list of available media server, have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UPnP_AV_MediaServers#Software
Q: Do you support playlists?
A: We do, WDTV does not. The most update WDTV Stock firmware has a bug which prevents it from playing playlists of UPnP.
Q: Do you support anything other than iPhone?
A: Not currently.
Q: Which types of internet radio does the application support?
A: Currently only SHOUTcast.
Q: Do you support YouTube?
A: We will in an upcoming version. Version 1.0 supports only internet radio.
Q: Can I use the WDTV stock firmware?
A: Yes. We do suggest, however, that you upgrade to the latest one. The application was not tested with earlier version of the firmware.
Q: Can I use the modified WDTV firmware?
A: Yes. It was also tested with B-RAD's modified firmware.
lol word
I'm going to buy it at the end of the month.
just mine in the mail today aiight so I created some movie sheets using thumbgen now what i gotta do, just hook up an enjoy 
aiight so I created some movie sheets using thumbgen now what i gotta do, just hook up an enjoy 
will this thing stream like links from justin tv or soapcast to the tv???
where's the tutorial on flashing this thing... I've been looking in the threads but I can't find anything that tells you HOW to do it
bump for info
What's in this update?
Release 1.03.49 (11/16/10)
* Added DVD navigation support.
* Added Mediafly application.
* Resolved MP4 poor frame-rate and audio out of sync issue.
* Resolved HDMI auto resolution selection issue.
* Resolved playback issues related to mkvmerge.
* Other bug fixes and product updates (see release notes).
How to Install the Product Update:
Installing the new firmware on your WD TV Live is simple. Just connect your WD TV Live to an Internet connection and the WD TV Live will automatically check and notify you a new firmware is available for update at the Home menu. Confirm the action and your WD TV Live will be automatically updated.
If Internet connection is not available, you can download the firmware file and follow the steps below to update:
1. Extract the three files (.BIN, .VER, and .FFF files) to the root (top level) of a portable USB drive.
2. Connect the USB drive to the WD TV Live Media Player's USB port.
3. Press HOME, and then select the Settings bar.
4. Select the firmware upgrade icon, and then press ENTER.
5. You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade.
6. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. This will restart the system.
7. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode.
8. Once the update process is completed, the WD TV Live HD Media Player will restart again.
9. Once the HD WD TV Live Media Player restarts, the new firmware is automatically loaded and the WD TV Live HD Media Player is ready for use.
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/?family=wdfwdtv_live
Did you know? Quick WD TV Live tips
10 minute skip
Press Fast Forward/Reverse on the remote then Next/Prev to skip forwards or backwards 10 minutes at a time.
Play multiple files in a row
Instead of pressing the Enter button while a file is selected, you can press the Play button to play all of the files in the current folder sequentially, beginning with the currently selected file.
Use multiple external subtitles with the same video
If you have a file named video.avi, you can add subtitle files named video.srt to view subtitles. However, if you have multiple subtitle files, you can still use them: If you had an English subtitle file and a Spanish subtitle file, you could name them video.en.srt and video.es.srt and they would both be available during playback of the video. This also works for other subtitle formats, such as SMI, SSA, SUB, or IDX.
Info bar toggle
You can quickly toggle the info bar on and off during video playback by pressing Enter on the remote.
How to use MKV chapters
During video playback, if an MKV being played has chapters, press the Option button and select the rightmost icon (the one that has a bunch of litle squares) in the options menu. You can then choose a chapter to play.
Page up/page down in file browsing
While browsing through files, press Next or Prev on the remote to page up/page down.
Subtitle sync adjustment
During video playback, press the left or right arrow keys on the remote to adjust subtitle synchronization by 100 ms at a time.
Thumbnails
If a folder contains an image named “folder.jpg”, that image will be used as the folder’s thumbnail.
If a jpg file is given the same filename as a media file, it will be used as the thumbnail for that file. For example, an image named “video.jpg” would be used as the thumbnail for a file named “video.avi”.
ThumbGen: Tips, tricks and HOW-TO
http://www.wdtvlive.net/showthread.php?114-ThumbGen-Tips-tricks-and-HOW-TO
This application collects and generates thumbnails and moviesheets for all the WDTV Media Players.
10 minute skip
Press Fast Forward/Reverse on the remote then Next/Prev to skip forwards or backwards 10 minutes at a time.
Play multiple files in a row
Instead of pressing the Enter button while a file is selected, you can press the Play button to play all of the files in the current folder sequentially, beginning with the currently selected file.
Use multiple external subtitles with the same video
If you have a file named video.avi, you can add subtitle files named video.srt to view subtitles. However, if you have multiple subtitle files, you can still use them: If you had an English subtitle file and a Spanish subtitle file, you could name them video.en.srt and video.es.srt and they would both be available during playback of the video. This also works for other subtitle formats, such as SMI, SSA, SUB, or IDX.
Info bar toggle
You can quickly toggle the info bar on and off during video playback by pressing Enter on the remote.
How to use MKV chapters
During video playback, if an MKV being played has chapters, press the Option button and select the rightmost icon (the one that has a bunch of litle squares) in the options menu. You can then choose a chapter to play.
Page up/page down in file browsing
While browsing through files, press Next or Prev on the remote to page up/page down.
Subtitle sync adjustment
During video playback, press the left or right arrow keys on the remote to adjust subtitle synchronization by 100 ms at a time.
Thumbnails
If a folder contains an image named “folder.jpg”, that image will be used as the folder’s thumbnail.
If a jpg file is given the same filename as a media file, it will be used as the thumbnail for that file. For example, an image named “video.jpg” would be used as the thumbnail for a file named “video.avi”.
ThumbGen: Tips, tricks and HOW-TO
http://www.wdtvlive.net/showthread.php?114-ThumbGen-Tips-tricks-and-HOW-TO
This application collects and generates thumbnails and moviesheets for all the WDTV Media Players.
Western Digital TV LIVE Network-Ready High-Definition Media Player Refurbished
http://store.westerndigital.com/sto...goryID.13096400/parid.13092700/catid.13096400
Promo Price: $54.99
and u can get a six month or a year warranty incase it doesnt work
[who knows wd might send u a new one to replace the broken one]
http://store.westerndigital.com/sto...goryID.13096400/parid.13092700/catid.13096400
Promo Price: $54.99
and u can get a six month or a year warranty incase it doesnt work
[who knows wd might send u a new one to replace the broken one]
wd tv live firmware update
What's in this update?
Release 1.04.10 (11/22/10)
* Supports Facebook application.
* Supports Deezer application.
* Supports Flingo application.
* Supports AccuWeather application.
* Supports USB keyboards.
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/?family=wdfwdtv_live
Purchased Hub a week ago best purchase since switched over to MAC's
Working on organization now, and wireless situation. Somebody asked before are you able to stream cause if I can get football on this will be crazy lol
Working on organization now, and wireless situation. Somebody asked before are you able to stream cause if I can get football on this will be crazy lol
Ok just bought the second version western digital hd media player today for black Friday. Should I hve ante upped the extra 25 and got the live version??? All I wanna do is dl hd movies from sites and play them on this drive.. Do u just need the drive and a memory stick or hard drive and hdmi cakes to get the shit started??
Hdmi cable is preferred. Yes, all you need is this drive and an external hd.
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What color is your wd tv player black or silver?
U need if u have an HDTV u need the hdmi cable or what ever is called
If u got an old tv use the cables that came with the device
To upgrade the firmware look at the post above I posted the link
If your wd tv device is black u got the old one
If is silver your good
Get the silver one
My shit is the black one... Does it matter If it is the black one or silver one as long as the software is update?? Plus can you repost that link I can't find it???
the silver is the live version, which supports streaming video, some internet apps such as facebook, etc. & is the most up to date. Other than that the black one should work fine.
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