WD TV HD Media Player (Gen 2) Firmware Release Notes

WD TV

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HD Media Player (Gen 2)

Firmware Release Notes

These release notes provide information on the latest posting of firmware for the WD TV HD Media Player. This particular firmware updates the user interface as well as improves your media player’s functionality and capabilities. This firmware update will further enhance the performance, reliability, and stability of the product.

These release notes provide information on the following:

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Version 1.01.77

Version 1.01.75

Firmware Installation Procedure

WD TV HD Media Player Firmware Release Notes 1

Version 1.01.77:

Resolved Issues:

· This critical update improves the reliability and performance of the WD TV product update manager. It’s important to install this update to ensure the reliability of all future software and firmware updates

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Version 1.01.75:

New Features:

· Added a warning and confirmation message before a file is overwritten using the file manager; previously there was no warning

· Added multiple page support for file management functions; previously only one page could be managed through the file manager

· Added a user selectable “on/off” for the fade in and fade out effect while browsing files; previously this was defaulted to on all the time

· Added a message when the USB device is improperly removed without being ejected first

· Added cover art display function when viewing music files in album view

· Added more character spaces for filenames when viewing videos in preview mode; previously the filenames were very short before being cut off

Resolved Issues:

· Resolved issue where “Repeat” and “Shuffle” icons were overlapping filename

· Resolved issue of no audio when there is only a single, center channel audio stream in a video

· Resolved issue with Korean subtitles displaying irregular spacing between lines

· Resolved filename display issue in preview mode where filenames were being truncated to “…” even if there were only 3 remaining characters to be displayed

· Resolved issue of files sorting and sequencing first by capital letters, then by lowercase letters; files previously displaying in this order: A.jpg, B.jpg, a.jpg, now display properly as: A.jpg, a.jpg, B.jpg

· Resolved playback issue where green blocks would appear on the screen when using “FF” or “Rev” during VOB playback

· Resolved issue of the progress indicator not automatically disappearing after “FF” or “Rev” was used during playback

· Resolved issue of the info bar not appearing after using a “Next” or “Prev” function during file playback

· Resolved font issue in the drive unlock password menu

· Changed error message from “Folder could not be accessed” to “Auto Play content could not be accessed” when Auto Play is on and there is no playable content on the root of the drive

· Resolved issue when trying to playback an empty folder; previously it would process infinitely with no result or error

· Resolved Spanish translation issues

· Removed unnecessary icon in file management page

· Resolved playback issues with some AVI files where audio would de-sync from the video, previously audio would keep playing but video would re-start halfway through

· Resolved issue where WD TV HD Media Player kept trying to catalog the hard drive after it had been ejected

· Resolved playback issues with some MPEG2 video files

· Resolved issue where file skip (“Prev” and “Next”) doesn’t work properly when there are only 2 files in the folder

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· Resolved issue surrounding “File Repeat” function after a system reset

· Resolved issue of time-stamping files to “1/1/2000”; now timestamps are untouched by the WDTV

HD Media Player

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Installing the Firmware Update

Firmware is an important set of instructions that tells your WD TV™ HD media player how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and insures accurate functionality. Upgrading the firmware is important because WD continues to develop newer, faster, and more efficient ways of doing things that enhance your WD TV™ Media Player’s capabilities and ease of use.

Important: Make sure the WD TV™ HD Media Player’s AC power adapter remains connected during the firmware update. A power disruption during the update process can corrupt the system firmware. Also, make sure that you do not unplug the USB storage device

To update the firmware:

1. Go to http://support.wdc.com

and download the latest firmware update compressed file for your Media Player.

2. Click "Downloads" then the product name (or photo).

3. Extract the three files (.FFF, .BIN and .VER files) to the root folder of a portable USB drive.

4. Connect the USB drive to the HD media player's USB port.

5. Press HOME, and then select the Settings bar.

6. Select the firmware upgrade icon, and then press ENTER.

7. You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade.

8. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. This will restart the system.

9. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode.

10. Once the update process is completed, the HD media player will restart again.

11. Once the HD media player restarts, the new firmware is automatically loaded.

Important product update notes:

1. Make sure the only USB drive connected to WD TV is the USB drive with the product update files.

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