the latest firmware has removed 1080p/23.976 Hz option, leaving behind the 24 Hz option. not too sure if i miss it as I use 1080p/50Hz, 24Hz makes the UI navigation feel choppy on my LCD...

1.03.49_V for WDTV Live

• Resolved HDMI negotiation issue found in previous firmware release.
• Resolved HDMI auto resolution selection issue.
• Resolved HDMI Video Output - 24Hz and 50Hz modes not working.
• Resolved HDMI screen flicker issue.
• Resolved playback issues related to mkvmerge.
• Improved thumbnail caching.
• Resolved MP4 problems with seeking and audio stopping.
• Resolved MP4 poor frame-rate and audio out of sync.
• Resolved File Share group name – No longer requires all group names to be the same. (Reset to factory defaults required)
• Resolved various user interface translation issues.
• Added Mediafly application.
• Added DVD Navigation support.
• Added .MOV chapter support.
• Added wireless adaptor support for ASUS USB-N13.
• Added security when mounting a network share on password protected local drives.
• Resolved aspect ratio issues.
• Resolved subtitle encoding for Big 5.
• Resolved resume remembering previous audio selection.
• Resolved IDX +_SUB positioning issue causing video freeze.
• Resolved PGS subtitle becoming frozen while using the delay function.
• Resolved Network share intermittent detection issue.
• Resolved undetectable 4TB My Book.
• Resolved large capacity video file (.ts) unable to play issue.
• Resolved DVR-MS video stops when fast forward at 6x.
• Resolved Buffalo G300N not enumerating.

I had to go with 50Hz partly cos I watch TVB shows etc that run at PAL 25fps, it would not sync well at 24Hz, too bad.

Does anyone know how we can make the subtitle positions for SRT subs stick? It always loads too high for me, and I have to push it down everytime I watch, can't find any option to make it "fixed"

hmm, maybe i should use that instead...

i think ur referring to auto resolution for the HDMI settings. Selecting Auto would allow the WDTV to select the highest possible screen settings, which would be 1080p/60 on most modern Full HD TVs.

i'm using the latest firmware.
normally you select the resolution + refresh rate (1080p 60Hz, 1080p 50Hz, etc),

now just select auto, then auto framerate, then you're done. works fine for me

depends whether your TV is able to show you that information or not.
On my Samsung, it will run at 1080p 60Hz in the UI. It will then switch when you start playing your movies, tv shows, videos etc. If there is a refresh rate change, my Samsung would go blank momentarily to switch refresh rate modes, and the OSD would indicate the current mode.

no prob guys, sharing is caring!

The Plus is the same as the Live, with specific Internet content channels like Netflix etc that is only for users in the US

exactly

what you could do is decode AAC to WAV, then encode it to AC3 with eac3to (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=125966), after that, remux the AC3 file back to ur MKV with mkvtoolnix, google around and you'd find what you need

he is re-encoding the AAC track to AC3...not just remuxing

agreed. I use an old Synology DS207+ 2 bay NAS with my WDTV - awesome combo!

I prefer my WDTV Live to access my Synology NAS via Network Shares rather than DLNA/Media Servers, just because it will load external subtitles. Having to remux huge MKVs can be a real pain.

Hmm, that is really interesting! My previous DLNA server experience was with Serviio which is considered one of the best (and free) DLNA servers for PC. That was the route I took when I was sharing content from my PC and getting Windows 7 folder shares to the WDTV Live required alot of tinkering that I hated.
So I went for a NAS to save on electricity as well and found that the shared SMB folders were so easy to use with the WDTV Live that I just switched off the onboard DLNA server and have never had any issues, partly because my folders are quite organized as well.

Hmm, should I explore Twonky? Or is it a case of it ain't broken, don't fix it? Afterall, after a tiring day of work, I just want my stuff to just..work

HMm noted on this. My Synology is 4 years old, and still good. Fortunately I don't have any critical data, just my entertainment content. thanks for the tips anyway

it passes through TrueHD, but not DTSHDMA

yea, i bought it when it first came out, and been using it for so long. as long as you don't have advanced needs like bluray iso playback or lossless audio decoding/bitstreaming then it's okay.

the new player doesn't seem to be too attractive to users outside of US, as the emphasis is on online services that's only available for US residents.

More info:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4931/western...-spotify-in-tow

Product brief:
http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/wester...Oct-06-2011.pdf

considering that a majority of 1080p content uses DTSHDMA instead of TrueHD, it may not be sufficient enough for most existing WDTV Live users to upgrade.