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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #330 on: Nov 02, 2010 at 08:27 AM »
guys, pwede ba usb hub sa wdtv live?  i just got another 1TB and was wondering kung pwede mag usb hub.  thanks.

Unfortunately, no. So you just have to swap drives if you have more than two.

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #331 on: Nov 02, 2010 at 10:30 AM »
New models with internal 1tb/2tb has come here in Singapore.  Quit tempting again but I prefer if they make it smaller using 2.5" HD.

WD Elements Play 1tb @ 285sgd.


http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=863


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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #332 on: Nov 03, 2010 at 04:45 AM »
Unfortunately, no. So you just have to swap drives if you have more than two.

ok, swap it is.  thanks sir. 

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #333 on: Nov 09, 2010 at 10:00 AM »
since I got my WDTV Live, I haven't updated it's firmware. does updating the firmware improve performance/compatibility with files?

thanks in advance!

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #334 on: Nov 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM »
since I got my WDTV Live, I haven't updated it's firmware. does updating the firmware improve performance/compatibility with files?

thanks in advance!

jo, if your wdtvlive plays all the files you have, and no issues whatsoever, better stick with the orig firmware... but if you experienced playing files with no video(only audio is playing) wait for the new firmware or update yours with the brad custom firmware(pls google). Minsan nga nagiging sluggish pa yung nmt after firmware update at mas marami pa nagiging issues.

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #335 on: Nov 10, 2010 at 10:30 PM »
ngek, parang nakakatakot naman yan. hindi ba galing sa WD yun firmware updates? diba dapat wala maging problema?

para tuloy ayaw ko na isama sa home network hehehe...

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #336 on: Nov 11, 2010 at 09:33 AM »
ngek, parang nakakatakot naman yan. hindi ba galing sa WD yun firmware updates? diba dapat wala maging problema?

para tuloy ayaw ko na isama sa home network hehehe...

the firmware itself comes from wd but sometimes hindi perfect ang pagkagawa kaya may mga features sa wdtv live na naaapektuhan. But you can also try new firmwares as long as you know how to revert back to the old and stable firmware if something go wrong with the unit.
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #337 on: Nov 11, 2010 at 03:19 PM »
ok thanks! dapat pala backup ko muna original firmware or download from WD.

cheers!

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #338 on: Nov 20, 2010 at 09:30 AM »
newest firmware out 1.03.49V dated 16Nov2010;  
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/?family=wdfwdtv_live

feedbacks can be read at the WDC forums.

I noticed some of the mp4 files i couldnt play before are now working.  But the network auto log-in is now broken for me.  WRT320N + Buffalo WLI-UC-G (150N) + win7 x64. Sa network shares hindi na readily accessible mga files parang nag hahang (that circling thing).  so i unchecked the "auto log-in" sa network settings  ok naman just added a couple of button presses ok'ing the saved password.  

sa Media server naman accessible agad no changes, hindi ko lang ma update yun list sa Win7 video libraries kahit na ka link na sa working folder ko.    

AT meron na pala Mediafly, curios kaya nag sign up ako.  So far mga online videos on topics you choose ang na discover ko. 






ok thanks! dapat pala backup ko muna original firmware or download from WD.

cheers!
« Last Edit: Nov 20, 2010 at 09:34 AM by bigfleet »

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #339 on: Nov 20, 2010 at 01:00 PM »
Got a few questions re audio/video settings.

I use an LG 1080p plasma. The WDTV Live's video output I set to hdmi 1080p. Then I have to choose auto or 23.976hz or 24hz or 50hz or 60hz. What about color space choices? auto or rgb high or rgb low or YCbCr?

HDMI deep color mode choices are 12 bit or 8 bit.

What do those choices mean & which would be best for a 1080p plasma?

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #340 on: Nov 25, 2010 at 11:46 AM »
new firmware update, includes facebook..  ;D

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #341 on: Jan 04, 2011 at 10:43 AM »
Hi Guys!

Help!

my WD TV Live Plus is not working on my PJ, it boots up fine but after the start-up logo it says "No HDMI Signal"...

Set-up is..

WD TV Live PLus ==> Yamaha RX-V467 Receiver ==> BenQ W500 PJ

*i'll try to update the FW tonight, hope it solves the problem...
"No man speaks to Doom this way. Even Captain America."

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #342 on: Jan 19, 2011 at 11:14 PM »
after updating to the new firmware (1.04.17 b) my wd tv live does not recognize my xtreamer wifi stick anymore. saw the same issues around the net for the new firmware  :-[

im in the proccess of reverting back to the old firmware. hope this fixes that MAJOR problem.

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #343 on: Jan 20, 2011 at 09:01 AM »
downgraded firmware to 1.04.10 and resolved the issue

lesson learned: latest firmware is not always the best  ;D
« Last Edit: Jan 20, 2011 at 09:01 AM by pooch »

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #344 on: Jan 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM »
It's here,..!

It's gonna be a fun night tonight,...  ;)

ABC

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #345 on: Jan 20, 2011 at 04:50 PM »
One word to describe the picture quality of the WD TV Live... AWESOME,..!
Considering I just used the component connection,
played a couple of mkv files, and BDrip files,
colors are vibrant, and the images are sharp,
won't have second thoughts of recommending this unit to anyone...

Cheers,..!
ABC

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #346 on: Jan 20, 2011 at 08:57 PM »
guys, where can i get the fw update 1.04.10? tpos papano mag downgrade sa old firmware?

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #347 on: Jan 20, 2011 at 10:33 PM »
guys, where can i get the fw update 1.04.10? tpos papano mag downgrade sa old firmware?

google is your friend :D

http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5800

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #348 on: Jan 21, 2011 at 02:04 PM »
Thanks Pooch  :D .....

Baka alam mo lang din sagot bago ko tanungin si google. Papano ba malalaman kung anong chipset ng isang usb wifi dongle? At anong chipset ang gumagana dito sa wd tv live?

Pasensya na kse hindi na ako nag ba-back read dito if ever nasabi na ung answer sa tanong ko.

Cheers
christian.

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #349 on: Jan 21, 2011 at 02:47 PM »
Thanks Pooch  :D .....

Baka alam mo lang din sagot bago ko tanungin si google. Papano ba malalaman kung anong chipset ng isang usb wifi dongle? At anong chipset ang gumagana dito sa wd tv live?

Pasensya na kse hindi na ako nag ba-back read dito if ever nasabi na ung answer sa tanong ko.

Cheers
christian.

Good question bro,...

Am planning to get a USB Dongle myself,
and hindi ko nga rin alam ang model na ka-partner ng WD TV Live,...

Cheers...
ABC

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #350 on: Jan 21, 2011 at 04:24 PM »
basta sure ako yung xtreamer gumagana  ;D

nabiili sa villman stores or any one who sells xtreamer for 1k ata
eto specs :

http://www.xtreamer.net/xtreamer/specs/wireless.aspx
Chipset

    * Ralink RT3070 Single Chip


yung d link meron ako pero di gumana e. sadness.


laking tulong ng wifi stick for streaming files tapos you can place your nmt anywhere


« Last Edit: Jan 21, 2011 at 04:26 PM by pooch »

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #351 on: Jan 22, 2011 at 06:05 PM »
Was shopping around for a wdtv live and 2 tera hard drive kanina. Made a sacrifice and opted for this



Based sa specs sigma 8655

It has an internal 2.5 na 1tb na for 9k you can't go wrong talaga

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #352 on: Jan 23, 2011 at 04:07 AM »
Bought a WD TV Live from Greenhills recently and updated to the latest firmware. Some movies play with quirky scene (faster movement)tapos di sync ang audio. played them on my laptop and ok naman sila. what could be the problem then? anyone care to comment or help? thanks.

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #353 on: Jan 23, 2011 at 07:13 AM »
got a wdtv live hub(w/ 1TB built-in hd) just yesterday. any comments about this? it was an impulsive buy. i was just amazed with the price, 8.9k lang kasi.

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #354 on: Jan 24, 2011 at 01:10 PM »
WD TV Live,....

ADDICTING,..!

Ni hindi ko na nagagamit ang BD and DVD players ko,...

What a cool gadget,....

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #355 on: Jan 24, 2011 at 04:43 PM »
^sir,  why this NMT over the other? would appreciate your pros and cons assessment. thanks!

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« Reply #356 on: Jan 24, 2011 at 05:05 PM »
^sir,  why this NMT over the other? would appreciate your pros and cons assessment. thanks!

1 sigma chip (same as popcorn which is quite pricey)
2 great support and firmware upgrade
3 great price wdtv live hub with 1tb for 9k regular wdtv live 5k wdtv version 2 P3.7k

easy to use and very portable

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #357 on: Jan 25, 2011 at 07:46 AM »
Sir Simonzaide gave all the points that you have to consider for this unit,
at first I wasn't that keen in getting a media player,
all I wanted was to somehow be able to watch some video clips
from the web on my current system, got tired of burning DVDs
and playing it sa DVD player ko, I was looking for a media player
that wasn't too heavy on the pocket, and a player na walang built in hard drive,
less parts, less prone na may masisira, I'd rather have an external drive na nakakabit
sa kanya, then I did asked first sa mga kaibigan ko kung ano ang mga gamit nila,
most of them uses Popcorn Hour, but was really pricey, and the next on the list is this unit,
followed by the Egreat, I chose the WD mainly because of its support, napansin ko kasi
na ang daming complains sa ibang brands, may mga hindi na mai-upgrade or downgrade
ang mga firmwares nila, so I decided to get this unit...

Too bad walang stock si Vic (S&S) nung naghahanap ako ng unit, he has the best priced
unit, 5200 for the WD TV Live, kay Listening Room ako nakakuha at 5400, I hate waiting kaya
kinuha ko na yun... A good friend told me na once na makakuha ka ng WD media player, hindi mo na mahahawakan ang mga DVD player mo, he was right, even my mp3s sounds really good, (used the optical connection), though I must warn you, having a media player is really addicting, at first sabi ko sapat na ang 500GB ko na external, pero ng makita ko ang PQ and AQ ng mga movies, I WANT MORE,...
I want to see most of my favorite movies inside this media player, kaya I am poised to get an external WD 1TB my Book,..

What I love about this gadget is its convenience, just think, in a BD or DVD, you'd have to replace the disc kung hindi mo gusto ang pinapanuod mo, wherein sa media player, you'll just have to use the remote, dang, ginagawang tamad ng technology talaga ang mga tao, hehehe....

cheers and happy viewing,..!
ABC

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #358 on: Jan 25, 2011 at 03:48 PM »
Has anyone tested WDTV Live's playback of BD ISO or BD Structures?

Thank you.

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #359 on: Jan 25, 2011 at 04:23 PM »
Has anyone tested WDTV Live's playback of BD ISO or BD Structures?

Thank you.

I tested 5 titles in BD ISO format, all in 1080p,
The Expendables
Despicable Me
Salt
Inception
Iron Man 2

I found no fault in its playback, and I was really impressed with both its PQ and AQ...

regards sir,...
ABC