Western Digital TV Live Hub Media Center Instruction Manual - Page 81

11 Network Services WD TV Live Hub Media Center User Manual Accessing Media Content from the Network Once the media player has an active network connection, you can access media content from a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device or shared computer located on the same network as your media player. You can also access content from USB storage connected to the media player. The benefits and applications of each content source type are described below. To access media content from a network share, media server, USB storage, or online account: 1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the menu for media content you wish to access. It can be Music, Videos, or Photos. Press OK. 2. Press OK to select a new content source or press or / to select Select Content Source , then press OK. 3. Press / to select the network resource where the media content you want to access is located, then press OK. Note: My Media Library does not appear if the media library is turned off (see "Media Library" on page 195). Content Source Best for accessing... My Media Library Internal storage, all available network shares, and attached USB storage (slow scan-depending on the number of files and connection speed, the scanning time required to compile the media library may be increased). Local Storage Internal storage and storage devices attached to USB ports 1 and/or 2. Media Server Network-attached media server devices for ease of use (optimal for DLNA certified server devices such as WD's My Book® Live™ ). Network Share Windows Shares Windows network shares, most network attached storage drives, legacy Mac OS before Lion, and other devices that uses SMB/CIFS protocol. Linux Shares Linux (NFS) network shares (recommended for advanced power users). Online Service Photos and videos posted in your Facebook and Picasa online accounts. NETWORK SERVICES - 76