Author Topic: WD TV HD Media Player (Read 182535 times)

ninjababez® · « **Reply #360 on:** Jan 03, 2009 at 10:03 PM »

Quote from: moyzee222 on Jan 03, 2009 at 02:46 PM

Can u PM me package and movie list. I live and work sa south lang kaya sulit kung BF lang ang retail store. Thanks

sorry cant discuss that here even thru pm .. just contact ej for further details ..

barrister · « **Reply #361 on:** Jan 04, 2009 at 02:18 PM »

Latest firmware: ver. 1.01.02.

Fixes only 1 minor issue:

"Resolved the issue surrounding updating the firmware from a large (500GB or larger) drive, previously the WDTV™ would not recognize the updated firmware on a large drive."

Download firmware update (1.01.02) and release notes (1.01.01 & 1.01.02) from WD TV Software Update Page:

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/wdtv/

Click "Download Now" and "Release Notes".

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Safe firmware flash method, if updating from a version earlier than 1.01.02:

- Get a thumb drive; save its exisitng contents in another location; reformat the thumb drive.
- Copy the extracted .BIN and .VER files to the thumb drive.
- On the WD, go to Home > Settings System > System reset > OK.
- Eject all connected drives, then physically disconnect all USB ports.
- Connect thumb drive to the WD, then proceed with firmware update instructions on the release notes.

m2m2ph · « **Reply #362 on:** Jan 04, 2009 at 04:27 PM »

Thanks for the link!

pooch · « **Reply #363 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 11:28 AM »

only one minor issue resolved.. update ko na din, its free anyway

jhayc · « **Reply #364 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 11:49 AM »

Guys saan may pinaka-murang WD HD player? Pati may nabibilhan ba na upgraded na yung firmware? Ayaw kasi ng dad ko na kami yung mag-update kasi baka ma-brick pa namin yung device, lalo na kung sakaling mag-brownout.

nogie · « **Reply #365 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 12:12 PM »

Quote from: jhayc on Jan 05, 2009 at 11:49 AM

Guys saan may pinaka-murang WD HD player? Pati may nabibilhan ba na upgraded na yung firmware? Ayaw kasi ng dad ko na kami yung mag-update kasi baka ma-brick pa namin yung device, lalo na kung sakaling mag-brownout.

PM mo ninjababez, me contact sya na pinakamababa so far... 5.8k lang.

ninjababez® · « **Reply #366 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 12:19 PM »

just ask for the wd player ninjababez package .. questlogic
look for ej or candice .. numbers are posted there already

jhayc · « **Reply #367 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 12:34 PM »

We have a Samsung Series 7 TV at home. When I play divx movies directly on the TV's USB port (wiselink pro), the images are sharper (and way, way better) as when I play the divx movie on the Samsung HTIB that came with the TV (using the HTIB's USB port). And another thing, the HTIB plays divx movies on a wrong resolution (either something gets cropped or letter or pillar boxes are included). The HTIB is connected via HDMI.

I just wanted to know the WD player to see if it plays .avi and .mkv movies on a correct resolution. And oh, if I play a 4:3 movie on the WD, and the WD plays it 4:3, is there an option for me to have it streched to fill the TV's 16:9 resolution.

And oh, would anyone be kind enough to post pics of the WD player playing movies with subtitles on (either .srt or .sub). I'm pretty particular with how subtitles look

Thanks a lot!

loniticz · « **Reply #368 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 02:29 PM »

Bought one with 320g passport last dec 30 from eHome (thanks Richie and those who entertained us).

Can the audio be passed thru HDMI when the audio output is set to stereo?

nogie · « **Reply #369 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 02:40 PM »

No, you cannot pass the audio thru HDMI even the settings is in digital.

barrister · « **Reply #370 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 02:52 PM »

It looks like this WD thread will soon become the longest thread on the NMT board. That's quite a feat for a new device that's not even an NMT!

Quote from: jhayc on Jan 05, 2009 at 12:34 PM

And oh, would anyone be kind enough to post pics of the WD player playing movies with subtitles on (either .srt or .sub). I'm pretty particular with how subtitles look

With firmware update 1.01.01, subtitles are displayed at the lowest portion of the screen.

Subtitle size is selectable on the player. Font size selections are: 24, 28, 32, 36, and 40. The above screenshot used font size 36.

When displaying only 1 line of subtitle text, that single line goes to the very bottom of the screen.

Bugs:

1. When displaying 2 lines of subtitle text, the 2nd line is slightly off-center.
2. After a long interval without subtitles, the next subtitle will appear about 1 to 2 seconds late. On scenes where there is a rapid succession of subtitles, synchronization recovers.

The above screenshots used .srt (UTF-8) subtitles, ripped from orig DVD Lord of the Rings Extended (which I own, of course

) using SubRip 1.05b4.

pooch · « **Reply #371 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 03:07 PM »

Quote from: nogie on Jan 05, 2009 at 02:40 PM

No, you cannot pass the audio thru HDMI even the settings is in digital.

pwede

when playing divx files, i dont turn on the receiver anymore. just pass through the speakers of the TV via hdmi

nogie · « **Reply #372 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 03:17 PM »

Quote from: pooch on Jan 05, 2009 at 03:07 PM

pwede

when playing divx files, i dont turn on the receiver anymore. just pass through the speakers of the TV via hdmi

Really? it's not working with my Denon 3806 thats why i'm using a separate optical cable for the audio.

nogie · « **Reply #373 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 03:19 PM »

Maybe that's the limitation of older HDMI receivers.

loniticz · « **Reply #374 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 03:22 PM »

sir pooch,

for divX files lang? ano setting ninyo sa Audio Out ng WD ninyo?

pooch · « **Reply #375 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 03:26 PM »

digital naka set because i connected it via optical of my receiver. havent tried my mkv files. try ko mamayang gabi

i tried dvx files of top gear, no heroics and heroes. lahat may sounds coming from the TV

doughn · « **Reply #376 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 04:00 PM »

any updates re mkv playback..... i also want to buy for mkv playback only. TIA

jhayc · « **Reply #377 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 04:18 PM »

Ooops, mukhang hindi ko na-send yung na-type ko na.

OnT: Looking at the specs, it seems the WD player can't play .ogm files. Darn, I have a lot of .ogm files (mainly those that have dual audio streams). Is there a way for me to convert the .ogm files to .mkv and retain the audio streams in just one file. Thanks!

OffT: Thanks for the subtitle screenshot Barrister! You're a lawyer, I presume. And oh, if you work at the firm as indicated in your email add (if it is the same firm), then I might have seen you before. Or maybe not. A professor of mine held dinner for us his students at his house (where the firm is also located) at the end of the semester.

barrister · « **Reply #378 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 05:39 PM »

Quote from: jhayc on Jan 05, 2009 at 04:18 PM

OffT: Thanks for the subtitle screenshot Barrister! You're a lawyer, I presume. And oh, if you work at the firm as indicated in your email add (if it is the same firm), then I might have seen you before. Or maybe not. A professor of mine held dinner for us his students at his house (where the firm is also located) at the end of the semester.

No, I'm sure it's not the same firm.

Kung pangit yung taong nakita mo, hindi ako yon. Pero kung pogi, ako na nga siguro ...

jhayc · « **Reply #379 on:** Jan 05, 2009 at 08:50 PM »

Oh. Baka nga hindi yung firm na yun. Sa Balara kasi yung sa Professor ko.

barrister · « **Reply #380 on:** Jan 06, 2009 at 11:35 AM »

Users' Unofficial WD Bug List Thread on avsforum:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1100499

threadlock · « **Reply #381 on:** Jan 06, 2009 at 11:42 AM »

How do you know what firmware version is installed in the player?

bloodredxxx · « **Reply #382 on:** Jan 06, 2009 at 02:47 PM »

planning on buying this since it's the cheapest one available and I already have a WD Passport drive.

can this play rm/rmvb files? I have some anime collections in real media format so I'm hoping I can watch those with this player. =) if not then its not a problem since at its price it's still an steal >

pooch · « **Reply #383 on:** Jan 06, 2009 at 06:37 PM »

Quote from: pooch on Jan 01, 2009 at 01:47 PM

weird that some of my 1080p mkv files does not have a display but there is sound.
when i turn on the subtitle, i see them. cant seem to figure it out. $:-\$

after updating the firmware, i dont have this prob any more

regarding the hdmi audio, it doesnt output audio for mkv files but it does for avi and divx files

tambutsoo · « **Reply #384 on:** Jan 07, 2009 at 09:39 PM »

Quote from: nogie on Jan 05, 2009 at 02:40 PM

No, you cannot pass the audio thru HDMI even the settings is in digital.

pwede bro sa onkyo 875

Quote from: pooch on Jan 05, 2009 at 03:26 PM

digital naka set because i connected it via optical of my receiver. havent tried my mkv files. try ko mamayang gabi

i tried dvx files of top gear, no heroics and heroes. lahat may sounds coming from the TV

meron din sound ang mkv file wd tv hdmi to TV. set mo lang stereo.

nogie · « **Reply #385 on:** Jan 08, 2009 at 09:12 AM »

Quote from: tambutsoo on Jan 07, 2009 at 09:39 PM

pwede bro sa onkyo 875

He He He... Engot lang ako, pwede din pala sa Denon 3806, nakaset lang pala audio input sa optical hindi sa HDMI.

Pero sa DVD bitstream ng DD & DTS codecs walang sounds pag output mo sa HDMI. No problem though with PS3, Toshiba HD-DVD & lately sa WD player. Yan siguro problema sa older version ng HDMI 1.1 & 1.2.

highwayman · « **Reply #386 on:** Jan 08, 2009 at 08:40 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Jan 06, 2009 at 11:35 AM

Users' Unofficial WD Bug List Thread on avsforum:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1100499

hi... i read this and as per the avsforum, my USB drives should be off when i eject or turn off the WD via remote... however, this doesnt happen... my USB are still lit up even after ejecting or turning off the WD... what does this mean?

TIA

gren · « **Reply #387 on:** Jan 08, 2009 at 11:05 PM »

oh, talaga? didn't know that. hehe. wala kasi kaming hdmi receiver eh.

Quote from: nogie on Jan 05, 2009 at 02:40 PM

No, you cannot pass the audio thru HDMI even the settings is in digital.

nogie · « **Reply #388 on:** Jan 08, 2009 at 11:53 PM »

Quote from: gren on Jan 08, 2009 at 11:05 PM

oh, talaga? didn't know that. hehe. wala kasi kaming hdmi receiver eh.

Luma kasi HDMI Denon 3806 ko sir, can't afford to buy the 3809 current model. Poor lang po ako.

barrister · « **Reply #389 on:** Jan 09, 2009 at 01:48 AM »

Quote from: highwayman on Jan 08, 2009 at 08:40 PM

hi... i read this and as per the avsforum, my USB drives should be off when i eject or turn off the WD via remote... however, this doesnt happen... my USB are still lit up even after ejecting or turning off the WD... what does this mean?

Also take note of vibrations, not just the USB light. The USB light indicates presence of USB power. Lightly touch the My Passport's casing. Vibration indicates a spinning drive.

Observe the following:

- Power off the WD via remote: My Passport vibrates because disc is still spinning. USB light on because power is still present.

- Eject the My Passport: No vibration because no spinning. But USB light remains on because USB power is still present.

- Unplug the unit: No vibration because no spinning. USB light off because there is no power.

- A blinking light means that the WD is reading the contents of the My Passport.

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An item in the bug list at avsforum states:

USB power is not entirely cut off when USB storage drives are ejected or the WD TV is shut down via remote.
Note: When the WD TV is shut down via remote, it should automatically eject all connected USB storage drives first, so that the drives can go to sleep immediately.

The above item means that they are requesting the following fixes:

- Ejecting the My Passport should spin down the disc AND cut off USB power;

- Powering off the WD via remote should also automatically eject the My Passport AND cut off USB power.