The 1TB Western Digital TV Live Hub Media Player is a network device that connects to your HDTV. You'll be able to use it to stream movies, music, and photos that are stored on your home computer over your network and display them on your TV. It features a wired Ethernet port, and an optional Wi-Fi adapter is available. A 1TB hard drive is installed in the unit, allowing you to store files locally. You'll be able to view locally stored files even if your computer is powered down.
The WD TV Live can play all standard file types, ensuring that you'll be able to play your favorite music, photos, and videos with ease. Netflix subscribers will be able to stream movies and TV shows from their Instant Queue, and you also have the option of renting movies from Blockbuster On Demand. The impressive feature set is rounded out by the ability to access many popular websites - including Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr. Dedicated web channels allow you to watch videos from CNN, NBC, MTV, ESPN, and other networks.
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| Ports |
1x HDMI (1.4) 1x Optical S/PDIF 1x RCA Component Video 1x RCA Composite Video 1x RCA Stereo Audio 1x USB 2.0 (A) 1x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Supported File Formats |
Video: AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG-1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (H.264, x264, AVC, MPEG-1/2/4, VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG-1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG-4, H.264), M2TS, WMV9 Photo: JPG/JPEG, GIF, TIF/TIFF, BMP, PNG Audio: MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS Playlist: PLS, M3U, WPL Subtitle: SRT, ASS, SSA, SUB, SMI Notes MPEG-2 MP@HL up to 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080i30 or 1280 x 720p60 resolution MPEG-4.2 ASP@L5 up to 1280 x 720p30 resolution and no support for global motion compensation WMV9/VC-1 MP@HL up to 1280 x 720p60 or 1920 x 1080p24 resolution. VC-1 AP@L3 up to 1920 x 1080i30, 1920 x 1080p24 or 1280 x 720p60 resolution H.264 BP@L3 up to 720 x 480p30 or 720 x 576p25 resolution H.264 MP@L4.1 and HP@4.1 up to 1920 x 1080p24, 1920 x 1080i30, or 1280 x 720p60 resolution An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output Compressed RGB JPEG formats only and progressive JPEG up to 2048 x 2048 Single layer TIFF files only Uncompressed BMP only |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Storage Temperature: -40-149°F (-40-65°C) |
| Electrical Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions | 6.1 x 1.25 x 7.8" (15.4 x 3.2 x 19.8cm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb (0.55kg) |