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WD TV Live Media Player - Play All Your Media Files On Your TV

WD TV Live Media Player - Play All Your Media Files On Your TV

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Quicklinx: 7R19WS00 Mfr#: WDBGXT0000NBK-UESN
Discontinued

Description

 

Play all your media files on your TV!

DVDs, CDs, Photo Albums, Freeview Boxes, Streaming Sites, On Demand services. Odds are you have and use them all. But do you have them in the same place? How about the same box? With the WD Media Player, enjoy all your favourite content available in one location, able to stream from any computer (Windows/Mac* compatible), server or external hard-drive directly to your TV, with or without wires, and in glorious HD! Free your TV!

Highlights

  • Play virtually any file format, like MKV, AVI, ISO/VOB, MOV and more.
  • Enjoy your media from a USB device, network drive and any computer on your network.
  • Stream premium content like Netflix, YouTube, BBC iPlayer and Spotify.

 

The best of the Internet on your HDTV - Stream hit movies, catch up on TV shows, stay connected to your social network, and watch highlights from the biggest games of the season. Don't settle for online entertainment on your small computer screen. With the WD TV Live streaming media player, you can enjoy it all on your HDTV.

Your media collection belongs on the big screen - Enjoy your media library, home videos, vacation slideshows, and favorite songs on your HDTV and sound system in your living room. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of Full-HD 1080p.

Play virtually any media file format - The WD TV Live streaming media player supports a wide variety of the most popular files including MKV, MP4, XVID, AVI, WMV, and MOV video formats. Get the freedom to enjoy your media now, in virtually any file format.

Ready, set up, stream - So easy to set up, you'll be up and running in minutes. The WD TV Live streaming media player connects to your high-speed Internet connection wirelessly, no PC required. Or use the Ethernet port to connect to your wired home network.

High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi™ - Includes the latest wireless technology-- extended-range Wireless-N-- giving you the speed you need to stream HD.

Play media from any source - Stream videos, music, and photos from your USB drive, network drive, and any PC or Mac* computer in your home. Our media library collects the content from all the drives, so finding the perfect video, song, or photo to view is easier than ever.

Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or camcorder - Connect your camcorder or digital camera directly to the media center and instantly view or archive HD video and photos without a PC. Works with any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol.

Bring the arcade to your HDTV - Swap gems with Rockswap, try your luck with Texas Hold'Em, or test your math skills with Sudoku. WD TV Live brings casual games to your big screen TV.

Stay updated with RSS feeds - Stay posted on your favorite bloggers and websites and stream the latest audio and video with timely RSS feeds. You can also add specific feeds to your dashboard to be shown as tickers so you never miss a thing.

Programmable remote - Use the included programmable remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus. Customize buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite music, photos, videos or menu choices.

Use your keyboard for easy searching and updating - Use the on-screen keyboard or attach your wired or wireless USB keyboard for easy text input. Perfect for searching videos on YouTube or updating your status on Facebook.

Automatic play - Select your favorite song, movie, or photo slideshow to automatically play when the device is turned on. Perfect for living art on your HDTV or for digital signage.

HDMI and composite video output - The HDMI port lets you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA outputs) ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.

SPDIF digital output - The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV receiver for the best surround sound experience.

Ultra-compact design - Cool and quiet, this compact system integrates perfectly into your entertainment center.

Advanced functions for power users.

  • Audio lip sync adjustment to match with playing video
  • Subtitle color, position, and timing adjustment
  • Password-protected parental controls for specific online services

Ideal For

  • Streaming hit movies, TV shows, sports, games, and popular Internet entertainment such as YouTube™, Facebook®, and more
  • Enjoying your digital media library in Full-HD 1080p on the biggest screen in the house
  • Playing a wide variety of file formats including MKV, MP4, XVID, AVI, WMV, and MOV
  • Wirelessly streaming videos, music, and photos to your TV
  • Playing media from USB drives, network drives, and any PC or Mac* computer in your home


Kit Contents

  • Streaming media player
  • Remote control with batteries
  • Composite AV cable

Compatibility

  • HDMI, Full HD (1080p), AAC, MP3, JPEG, H.264, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 2.0, DLNA, Bonjour, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Adobe FlashLite

*Please note the item is Mac compatible but does NOT yet support OSX Lion

  • Turn your USB drive into an HD media player

    Play content from most popular USB drives, digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players.
  • Full-HD 1080p video playback

    You can experience spectacular Full-HD video picture quality and crystal-clear digital audio.
  • Collect without limits

    There's no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB drives for more space. Optimized to work with WD's My Passport portable drives.
  • Play a wide variety of file formats

    Plays most popular file formats so you can instantly enjoy your media.
  • Easy navigation

    Use the included remote control to navigate through your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated HD menus.
  • Access files anywhere on your home network

    The Ethernet port lets you connect this player to your home network through a wired connection or optional wireless connection.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
WD TV Live WDBGXT0000NBK - digital multimedia receiver
Product Type
Digital multimedia receiver
Dimensions (WxDxH)
12.5 cm x 10 cm x 3 cm
Weight
190 g
Localisation
United Kingdom
Internet Streaming Services
Netflix, YouTube, Deezer, Live365, Picasa, AccuWeather, Facebook, Dailymotion, SHOUTcast, Spotify, BBC iPlayer, Flingo, TuneIn, PlayJam, Vimeo, Snag Films, Funspot, SEC Digital Network, XOS College Sports
Audio
Stereo
Remote Control
Remote control - infrared
Power
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Digital multimedia receiver
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
190 g
Localisation
United Kingdom

System

Features
Progressive scanning (line doubling), upgradable firmware, Samba client, Samba server, NFS client, web interface

Audio System

Output Mode
Stereo
Digital Audio Format
Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Dolby True HD digital output, Dolby Digital Plus output

Connectors

Optical Digital Output
Yes

Network & Internet Multimedia

Functionality
Digital audio playback, digital photo playback, digital video playback, Internet radio playback, Internet video playback
Internet Streaming Services
Netflix, YouTube, Deezer, Live365, Picasa, AccuWeather, Facebook, Dailymotion, SHOUTcast, Spotify, BBC iPlayer, Flingo, TuneIn, PlayJam, Vimeo, Snag Films, Funspot, SEC Digital Network, XOS College Sports
Connectivity
Wireless / wired
Connectivity Protocols
IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3z (Gigabit Ethernet)
Network Protocols Supported
IP, SMB
Supported Audio Formats
MP3, WMA, WAV, PCM, AC3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AIFF, FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), LPCM
Supported Video Formats
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Xvid, WMV, QuickTime, AVI, MKV, MOV, VOB, FLV, TS, M2TS, AVC, H.264, VC-1
Supported Pictures Formats
BMP, JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG
DLNA
Yes

Supported Video Resolutions

Supported Video Resolutions
1920 x 1080 MPEG2

Remote Control

Type
Remote control
Remote Control Technology
Infrared

Connections

Connector Type
USB 2.0 (4 PIN USB Type A) - front , USB 2.0 (4 PIN USB Type A) - rear , HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A) - rear , SPDIF output (TOS Link) - rear , LAN (RJ-45) - rear , Composite video/audio output (mini-phone 3.5mm) - rear

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Remote control, video / audio cable, power adapter
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
RoHS, WEEE

Power

Type
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
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