New Release - Firmware Version 1.05.04_V for the WD TV Live (5/12/11)

[robrt77]

Is their a way to stop the unit from checking for new firmware when you turn the unit on?  I'm using an older version of firmware and it is annoying that every time you turn it on you have to hit several buttons on the remote to ignore the firmware update notification.  The only solution that I could find is to unplug the unit from the network, but that is also a pain.

Thanks,

[TonyPh12345]

Block the website "support.wdc.com" in your router.

[Lupin]

Nobody to say which version of the driver I must use

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Lupin wrote:

So, which driver must I install for a correct use of the wd tv live ?

Whit this one, my portable Samsung s2 is not recognize until I stop the power of the wd

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[TonyPh12345]

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Lupin wrote:

Nobody to say which version of the driver I must use

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Lupin wrote:

So, which driver must I install for a correct use of the wd tv live ?

Whit this one, my portable Samsung s2 is not recognize until I stop the power of the wd

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There are no drivers for the WDTV Live.

[Burnman]

I had the same question, but if you block it in the router won't that stop you from going out on the PC to look for updates manually?

[TonyPh12345]

Not if you tell it to only block the WD's access to it...

[timw321]

Reply to Lupin 

I had the same problem and I downgraded to v1.04.22_V which is still (I believe) available here: http://www.wdc.com/wdtvlive_limitedpublicbetarelease/

This one works for me.

[ArtS007]

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richUK wrote:

There is a zoom feature, except in DVD mode. Press the option button.

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I know that. But it contains only 1x, 1.1x, 1.2x, 2x etc. options. I would like to see at least 1.3x option too.

ArtS

[Veetwin]

Hi all,

Right, a quick thank you to Roofing Guy for suggesting I try a reformat on my WD 2TB Elements drive. I finally found the space to offload my 1.6TB of MKV files and repartitioned as explained in the link. The drive now mounts to the WDTV Live unit regardless of Firmware version.

Ok, so feeling much more confident in my WD setup I then tried to upgrade to the current firmware 1.05.04 to get the latest functionality. Now, the 2TB drive mounts, but sadly I now have a new problem....

I get video when I play the files but none of my MKV files (DTS or AC3) will play with Digital Sound set in the settings!!!

I have read that it could be 'HDMI handshake' between the WDTV and my Amp, so if I list my setup below, maybe some of the more techie guys/gals on here could help me diagnose the problem.

WDTV Live connected to Sony STR-DG710 AV Reciever via HDMI (Video/Sound), HDMI output from amp connected to Panasonic 42" TX PZ-70 Plasma TV.

I have tried connecting the WDTV unit to the amp via optical to support the sound and I still get no sound output when selecting 'digital' in the setting.

But, here's the trick, if I then downgrade the firmware to 1.01.17 again, presto!!! I get MKVs playing with sound, even with just the HDMI lead connected. When you play the file, the amp reports back that it is receiving DTS or standard Dolby signal ok???

What is it about the new firmware upgrades that prevents me from enjoying my movies with sound?

If I can get this last issue resolved, I will be very happy!! 

Regards,

James (still on V1.01.17 firmware)

[Veetwin]

Forgot to mention that I have tried a number of new firmware versions from 1.01.17 and no luck.

James