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post #1111 of 2857
1/7/12 at 3:35pm
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Originally Posted by jbua5150 View Post

My WDTV remote app for iOS, will only work if the SMP is connected wirelessly. If I use LAN, the app will not see the SMP.
Anyone else have this issue?

I have two hubs and one SMP. I move them back and forth between wired and wireless depending on where they're being used at any given time...

The WD Remote app works on all of them either way for me.
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post #1112 of 2857
1/7/12 at 3:40pm
Hmmm. I wonder if 2 GigE switches in the path are an issue. More testing.
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post #1113 of 2857
1/7/12 at 3:52pm
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Anyone with an idea of how to manually add a network share to the WDTV Live SMP ? One of my PCs behind a powerline adapter bridge is not visible when I click on 'Windows Shares'.

I can ping the WDTV Live SMP from that PC, though.
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post #1114 of 2857
1/7/12 at 4:26pm
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Originally Posted by jbua5150 View Post

Hmmm. I wonder if 2 GigE switches in the path are an issue. More testing.

Shouldn't be... The SMP that's in my master bedroom is two switches away from the WiFi box...

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Originally Posted by jakmal View Post

Anyone with an idea of how to manually add a network share to the WDTV Live SMP ? One of my PCs behind a powerline adapter bridge is not visible when I click on 'Windows Shares'.

I can ping the WDTV Live SMP from that PC, though.

Not possible. They must be visible via broadcast to be discovered.

Unless there's something odd with the PowerLine AV bridge, that should not pose an issue. My kids' older WD Live boxes are both connected via PowerLine AV, and they have no issues seeing the servers.
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post #1115 of 2857
1/9/12 at 1:39pm
sweet! an ios remote, thank you!!!!!

time to pick up another SMP.
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post #1116 of 2857
1/9/12 at 1:41pm
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Originally Posted by jakmal View Post

Anyone with an idea of how to manually add a network share to the WDTV Live SMP ? One of my PCs behind a powerline adapter bridge is not visible when I click on 'Windows Shares'.

I can ping the WDTV Live SMP from that PC, though.

did you double-check that they're in the same workgroup? double-check that the share folder(s) themselves are setup correctly on the PC you're trying to see via the SMP? (either create a user account with full read/write access and make sure the SMP has the same name and pass, OR give full permission to "everyone" on the folder).
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post #1117 of 2857
1/10/12 at 12:40am
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Originally Posted by jeffschallenberg View Post

I would like to try the RSS Feeds feature of the SMP, but I have no idea where to find some useful URLs - like BBC World News, TWIT TV, Slashdot, etc.

The WD manual is not very helpful in this regard.

Does anybody have a list of RSS URLs that they have tried on the SMP?

Or, maybe there is a link to reference material on how to find or create RSS URLs?

Don't see anyone replying to this, thought I'd chip in.

Links to RSS news feed from BBC here (plus some basic guide):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10628494

Slashdot's RSS feeds:
http://slashdot.org/faq/feeds.shtml

Basically, I just googled these. You could have solved this yourself by now seeing that your post is dated way back ..... :P

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Originally Posted by vett93 View Post

I can only get MP3 to play on the SMP. Does it support FLAC and WAV too?

Yes it does. My CDs are all ripped into FLACs and they play fine.

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Originally Posted by jbua5150 View Post

My WDTV remote app for iOS, will only work if the SMP is connected wirelessly. If I use LAN, the app will not see the SMP.
Anyone else have this issue?

Not here. My SMP is connected to the home network via wired-lan. The iOS remote app works on my iPhone 4.
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post #1118 of 2857
1/10/12 at 2:30pm
Vudu is now bitstreaming DD+ properly so good news all around. We can also output 24p so this is now one of the best Vudu platforms to watch movies on.
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post #1119 of 2857
1/10/12 at 2:52pm
Version 1.06.04 is available today:

Version 1.06.04:
Resolved Issues:
• Supports BBC iPlayer content streaming service (UK only).
• Supports Netflix movie streaming service in the UK and Ireland.
• Resolved several language translation issues.
• Resolved issue AAC and MP3 2CH audio outputs 7CH via HDMI pass-through to AV receiver.
• Resolved movie thumbnail degraded photo quality issue.

General Info:
• Note: BBC radio mute function does not un-mute.
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post #1120 of 2857
1/10/12 at 3:09pm
If you just can't run a ethernet hard wire ... well, just try harder But seriously, I know nothing about these, but I think someone said they work...

Powerline Adapters for $16.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...33122340-L014A

The "Shopping Insight" links further down the page should include the other models.
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post #1121 of 2857
1/10/12 at 3:18pm
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Originally Posted by WDFan1970 View Post

Resolved issue AAC and MP3 2CH audio outputs 7CH via HDMI pass-through to AV receiver.

Is this where it incorrectly sends 2ch + multiple tracks of silence . Lights AVR as Multi-Channel, but prevents being able to use (simulated surround) Listening Modes like Dolby PLIIx or NEO:6 ?
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post #1122 of 2857
1/10/12 at 3:31pm
Does anyone know if this streams vudu 3d?
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post #1123 of 2857
1/10/12 at 3:47pm
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Originally Posted by Tesla1856 View Post

Is this where it incorrectly sends 2ch + multiple tracks of silence . Lights AVR as Multi-Channel, but prevents being able to use (simulated surround) Listening Modes like Dolby PLIIx or NEO:6 ?

Yep!

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Originally Posted by dan webster View Post

Does anyone know if this streams vudu 3d?

Yep! -- It's a tad buggy (it will automatically switch my TV to 3D mode when a movie or trailer starts, but will NOT switch it back to 2D mode when it is over, so you see the menu-doubling. Nor will it re-engage 3D mode if you watch a 2nd 3D video in the same session, so keep your TV remote handy.)
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post #1124 of 2857
1/10/12 at 4:01pm
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If you just can't run a ethernet hard wire ... well, just try harder But seriously, I know nothing about these, but I think someone said they work...

Powerline Adapters for $16.

Powerline Networking is VERY hit and miss. For it to work properly both outlets you are connecting needs to be on the same leg of your electric service. Your electric service comes to you as 2 hots (legs) and 1 neutral. You combine one hot and the neutral you get ~120 volts. Combine 2 hots and the neutral you get ~240 volts. If you look at your circuit break box, typically the breakers on one side will be on one leg, the breakers on the other side will be on the other leg. Powerline networking does not do well going across the legs.
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post #1125 of 2857
1/10/12 at 4:05pm
I have applied the new firmware. No obvious bugs yet. It still plays back all of my various file formats without any issues.

The multi channel audio bug is definitely fixed.

The BBC iplayer app is cool and renders HD content smooth as silk.

Quite pleased with this update so far.

Regards,

Lt. Dang
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post #1126 of 2857
1/10/12 at 8:52pm
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Originally Posted by kingpcgeek View Post

Powerline Networking is VERY hit and miss. For it to work properly both outlets you are connecting needs to be on the same leg of your electric service. Your electric service comes to you as 2 hots (legs) and 1 neutral. You combine one hot and the neutral you get ~120 volts. Combine 2 hots and the neutral you get ~240 volts. If you look at your circuit break box, typically the breakers on one side will be on one leg, the breakers on the other side will be on the other leg. Powerline networking does not do well going across the legs.

I'm sure it was clear that I don't use or recommend them. But $32 for a pair seemed pretty cheap.

Yes, a friend of mine was telling me about them only working on the same leg of the 120v. So, have you actually installed some and seen this happen in person?
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post #1127 of 2857
1/10/12 at 11:45pm
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Originally Posted by terranova View Post

Don't see anyone replying to this, thought I'd chip in.

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Yes it does. My CDs are all ripped into FLACs and they play fine.

You are right. What I have problem with is Apple Lossless files. I used Apple Lossless file format for ripping CDs years ago. I have switched to FLAC and WAV files. The WD SMP works with FLAC and WAV files but not Apple Lossless files.

They all play well on my Logitech Transporter though.
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post #1128 of 2857
1/11/12 at 5:15am
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Originally Posted by Tesla1856 View Post

Yes, a friend of mine was telling me about them only working on the same leg of the 120v. So, have you actually installed some and seen this happen in person?

That was definitely the case on OLD power-line standards.

Later HomePlug standards drastically reduced this issue, because HomePlug-AV relies more on the NEUTRAL conductor, which is shared throughout your whole house.

I have three Homeplug devices in my net. One is on the same phase as the "Master," the other is on the other phase. The one on the opposite phase is SLOWER, but not by any significant amount. The same-phase one gets about 130 megabits per second, the other gets about 90.
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post #1129 of 2857
1/11/12 at 5:44am
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Originally Posted by WDFan1970 View Post

That was definitely the case on OLD power-line standards.

Later HomePlug standards drastically reduced this issue, because HomePlug-AV relies more on the NEUTRAL conductor, which is shared throughout your whole house.

I have three Homeplug devices in my net. One is on the same phase as the "Master," the other is on the other phase. The one on the opposite phase is SLOWER, but not by any significant amount. The same-phase one gets about 130 megabits per second, the other gets about 90.

Unfortunately it does vary so much depending on the house wiring. I have a pair of Netgear AV500 adapters connecting my media center on the first floor with my main network on the second floor where the server and NAS units are. They are on different legs. I've never gotten around to measuring the actual transfer speed, but it is not high enough to stream a high bitrate (40 Mbps) BluRay.m2ts over SMB/CIFS. Trying to do so stutters badly. I have to use DLNA protocol which works perfectly (little error checking so less overhead).
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post #1130 of 2857
1/11/12 at 6:56am
Yes, variance in ANY location is normal.. I was just saying that the old rule of "It won't work on different legs" no longer applies on newer devices (newer being like in the last 5-6 years.)
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post #1131 of 2857
1/11/12 at 8:22am
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Originally Posted by WDFan1970 View Post

Yes, variance in ANY location is normal.. I was just saying that the old rule of "It won't work on different legs" no longer applies on newer devices (newer being like in the last 5-6 years.)

Oh, I agree completely with that statement, obviously since I do it. I was just providing counter-point to your experience of getting 90Mbps across two legs. I wish that were my case, it would simplify things.
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post #1132 of 2857
1/11/12 at 8:47am
How is this for timing? HomePlug Alliance AV2 specification promises gigabit class networking over electrical wires
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post #1133 of 2857
1/11/12 at 9:10am
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Originally Posted by kingpcgeek View Post

How is this for timing? HomePlug Alliance AV2 specification promises gigabit class networking over electrical wires

Tangent alert: Wait until the HAM folks get a hold of that...
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post #1134 of 2857
1/11/12 at 11:07am
Excuse me...
I'm downloading right now the latest firmware via my mobile network sharing, but I notice some slowness. I think it is better to download it and install it directly from my PC via USB. What does it happen if I stop the download, such as turning off the player?
Thank you.
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post #1135 of 2857
1/11/12 at 11:18am
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Originally Posted by DecLinE View Post

Excuse me...
I'm downloading right now the latest firmware via my mobile network sharing, but I notice some slowness. I think it is better to download it and install it directly from my PC via USB. What does it happen if I stop the download, such as turning off the player?
Thank you.

Turning off the unit while it's updating could make the unit unusable. Let it finish.
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post #1136 of 2857
1/11/12 at 11:42am
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Originally Posted by DJWikiera View Post

Turning off the unit while it's updating could make the unit unusable. Let it finish.

It's still downloading...so it's not updating.
But if u tell me that it's better to let it finish...I will do that. Thank You!
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post #1137 of 2857
1/11/12 at 4:01pm
Hey can someone chime in? Do I really need to reset to factory defaults to upgrade to the newest firmware? Trying to avoid having to re-key everything back in.
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post #1138 of 2857
1/11/12 at 4:11pm
If you don't have any problems, don't worry about it.

If I have issues after a firmware update, I'll often do a "Reset except online services..."
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post #1139 of 2857
1/11/12 at 5:30pm
does anybody know if wdtv is gonna include a stretch 4:3 to 16:9 update any time soon? if they do include then they got another unit sale.my brother wont buy one till they include an update.the time he borrowed it he said that pressing the stretch button on the tv remote(samsung plasma) going back and forth really sucked lol
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post #1140 of 2857
1/11/12 at 5:44pm
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Originally Posted by WDFan1970 View Post

If you don't have any problems, don't worry about it.

If I have issues after a firmware update, I'll often do a "Reset except online services..."

thank you! loving the ios remote by the way. way handy, although the trade-off is i find myself looking to down at the iphone to make sure i'm hitting the right buttons. still very nice add-on.
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