I have a WDTV Live and it supports passing through both DD and DTS via optical as well as HDMI (I am currently using an HDMI cable).
My Setup - WDTV -> HDMI -> AVR -> HDMI -> TV.
Hope this helps.
Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player - a HTPC replacement??
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I have a WDTV Live and it supports passing through both DD and DTS via optical as well as HDMI (I am currently using an HDMI cable).
My Setup - WDTV -> HDMI -> AVR -> HDMI -> TV.
Hope this helps.
From at least two dealers in the Chandni Chowk area in Kolkata. I would assume that there's been another price drop or they're trying to clear off stocks.
WD TV Live Hub (the new model with 1TB disk) official MRP is 16500. Computer Warehouse (Barton Center, MG Road, Bangalore) is quoting 12000 + tax for the same.
EthenHunt
Active Member
Why WD declared the price as 9999 in the official release they made sometime in dec:sad:
Its better to get it through some friends in US...u may be get it for arnd 9700 Rs..
Its better to get it through some friends in US...u may be get it for arnd 9700 Rs..
WDTV Live Hub was retailing at an Expo for Rs. 10500 - (at no special offer) in Delhi.
EthenHunt
Active Member
Ya..WD Live Hub for 10k would be a nice price..Hope the prices may come down to that level.
For WDTV (1st gen) owners, just thought I would pass on a helpful link.
I recently upgraded the firmware on my WDTV (1st gen) to b-rad firmware and also installed the software to get moviesheet displayed.
Earlier, I was reluctant in doing this as the info/instructions available was sometimes not comprehensible and sometimes assumed pre-required knowledge about some concepts i.e until I came across this site which had crisp instructions, bundled with firmware and other software along with easy to follow videos.
Roman's Tech Help: How to Install Custom Firmware on your WDTV!
I have gotten to the part of installing the software for displaying moviesheets I am generating using Thumbgen.
Next weekend I plan to follow the instructions to install networking capability on my WDTV.
Seems like I can postpone upgrading my media player for a few more months.
Feel free to thank me if you find the info useful.
I recently upgraded the firmware on my WDTV (1st gen) to b-rad firmware and also installed the software to get moviesheet displayed.
Earlier, I was reluctant in doing this as the info/instructions available was sometimes not comprehensible and sometimes assumed pre-required knowledge about some concepts i.e until I came across this site which had crisp instructions, bundled with firmware and other software along with easy to follow videos.
Roman's Tech Help: How to Install Custom Firmware on your WDTV!
I have gotten to the part of installing the software for displaying moviesheets I am generating using Thumbgen.
Next weekend I plan to follow the instructions to install networking capability on my WDTV.
Seems like I can postpone upgrading my media player for a few more months.
Feel free to thank me if you find the info useful.
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madbullram
Well-Known Member
@gem: For movie sheets you can sue Tvixie. After experimenting with lot of software I found this to be the best but some people swear by WD movie generator. So experiment and have fun.
p.s: Though i did this religiously, off-late I switched it off as it takes more loading time
p.s: Though i did this religiously, off-late I switched it off as it takes more loading time
Actually the instructions on that website has him using TVixie, but I found myself more comfortable with the UI of Thumbgen.
>>p.s: Though i did this religiously, off-late I switched it off as it takes more loading time
Yes, I noticed more boot up time with the new firmware and the software for the new GUI. But I did not notice any appreciable time delay in showing the moviesheet image.
>>p.s: Though i did this religiously, off-late I switched it off as it takes more loading time
Yes, I noticed more boot up time with the new firmware and the software for the new GUI. But I did not notice any appreciable time delay in showing the moviesheet image.
Anil Sehrawat
New Member
hey guys
i wanna ask if the "Western Digital My Book Essential 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive" is compatible with media player WD TV (GEN 1).
I know that 1 TB version is compatible. dont have any idea abt 2TB.
thanks guys
i wanna ask if the "Western Digital My Book Essential 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive" is compatible with media player WD TV (GEN 1).
I know that 1 TB version is compatible. dont have any idea abt 2TB.
thanks guys
madbullram
Well-Known Member
tinny: Yes, I am using it
naj
Active Member
Hi!
Yes .Even I was quoted 12k by sujata computers in Pune for the same 1 tb Disk.
Cheers,
Naj
This sucks. Compressed Header in Matroska The WD TV 1st and 2nd generations is basically useless for trying most latest mkvs apparently because of this. It is pathetic they aren't upgrading a simple upgradation. DO NOT buy WD TV 1st or 2nd generation. Frankly, given this terrible attitude, I might not even buy a WD TV product ever again.
Dire stuff.
Dire stuff.
There is a work around to it here -
WDTV HD FAQ - Western Digital Community
It also required to reset the device every time. I tried it and it worked.
WDTV HD FAQ - Western Digital Community
It also required to reset the device every time. I tried it and it worked.
hemant0285
New Member
Flashed my WDTV Live with 1.03.49_V_WDLXTV.COM_WDLXTV_LIVE-0.4.5.3 today... Plannin to try-out torrents on dat soon... Ny Guides or STep wise explanation available for this???
have u guys tested any custom firmware yet? i found one here: http://b-rad.cc/wdlxtv-live/
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