I have been reading the thread with interest, and finally got mine recently. Pls help on the below, my firmware is 1.02.7:-

1. When I try to eject the HDD, the WDTV hangs. Need to hard reset by switching off the power, anyone have this issue??

2. When playing MKV files, nothing happens when i press the "next" button. Isn't it supposed to move the movie forward by 10mins each press?

3. Audio is set to Digital: When playing movies with AAC 5.1, no sound comes out from WDTV -> receiver (receiver does state its receiving AAC-MPEG sound). Only by resetting to "Stereo" does the TV (via HDMI) outputs sound. I hv tried this with PS3, same thing. Does this mean the file is corrupted, despite the PS3 says its AAC 5.1 sound is embedded??

4. Audio set to Digital: When playing movies with DTS or DD sound, the HDMI sound to TV is muted. I read somewhere that WDTV sends sound via both HDMI and Toslink, anyone notices that the HDMI is muted when playing DTS/DD files??

Pls help, any suggestions is appreciated. Thnx!!

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Added on May 27, 2009, 9:52 amThe Vantec single HDD dock is available in Digital Mall in Section 13. Cant recall the shop but its on display on the window, listed price at RM99 only.

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Added on May 27, 2009, 9:57 amThe Maxtor Basic 3.5 external HDD is selling for RM329 only at ThunderMatch in Low Yat Plaza, and in AllIT in Digital Mall Section 13 PJ. Offer till 30th May and 29th May respectively. Happy shopping!!

This post has been edited by Poadster: May 27 2009, 09:57 AM

To get the best sound, connect yr WDTV to an AV Receiver using the digital optical output (Toslink) and not using the red/white RCA connection. This way, ur AVR gets the sound and amps it up to your liking.

If you are using ur TV speakers for the sound, then too bad, pretty much every connection will suck, even HDMI.

1. The hanging eject happens to both my HDD, a Maxtor and a WD..... need to hard reset the unit, anyone else have this issue with current firmware??

2. Thnx for the info, was wondering how to skip forward 10min, takes a long time to skip at 16X speed (for a 3 hour Jacky Cheung Concert... ) Does this work on other formats as well (non MKV, like AVI and MP4)??

3. Possibly corrupted file. Its not a MKV, its an MP4.

4. Yeah, need to check this again with DD to reconfirm.

Additional Question: How does WDTV handle DTS-MA to receivers? My Pioneer receiver is having problem decoding the DTS-MA signal, its switches from DTS and DTS 96 (thus distorted sound) when it gets a DTS-MA signal from WDTV. Is this a WDTV or the receiver issue?

Thnx so much for the replies.

This post has been edited by Poadster: May 27 2009, 10:50 AM

One tip for new buyers, if you are looking for the HDD stand, look at the side of the box with the features in logos. The newer box (without the stand) has two additional logos, "Simplay" and "Dolby Digital". The older box (with the stand) does not have these two logos. Also, pls read the fine print on the FRONT of the box, just below the HDD stand. The newer box states that it does not come with drive stand. U will need to have magnifying glasses to read dem fine print.

ThunderMatch at LYP is still selling them at RM370, and both versions (with and without box) are still available there, just do some work to find the ones you want. And the HDD stand is mainly for WD Passports only, and other models with slim casing, u cant squeeze a Maxtor full into it without breaking it.


For videos from Digicams, they are usually in the .MOV format. You need to mux (convert the version) to MKV or AVI or VOB or Divx to see it using the WDTV. Google the instructions on how to convert them.

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Added on May 27, 2009, 11:11 amIt seems that WDTV does have some problems playing MP4 files with AAC 5.1 sound, and you need to switch the Audio from Digital to Stereo to get sound. Here is the discussion thread in WDTV forums.

This post has been edited by Poadster: May 27 2009, 11:11 AM

Not sure if this has been asked before....

Are there anyone out there wanting to share their precious 720p or 1080p movies, swap perhaps?? We could do this over a TT session... i am based in KL.

Err.. the Maxtor Basic 1TB box states its 7200rpm.... will check the specs later today and report tomorrow...

Errr... excuse me arr.... but as most portable 2.5in HDD are 5400rpm, so if these drives can play FullHD movies with little fuss, why cant a 3.5in 5400rpm drive play them with as little fuss???

I am not a techie guy, that y i am very curious....

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Added on May 29, 2009, 5:20 pmOK, confirmed. Maxtor Basics 1TB and 1.5TB are 7200rpm. Prices at ThunderMatch and AllIT is RM329 for this weekend only. Viewnet is still selling at RM334.

This post has been edited by Poadster: May 29 2009, 05:20 PM

The price is reasonable coz its inclusive a HDMI cable (albeit prolly a cheaper cable).

Try Thunder Match on the top floor, they have a whole lot bunch selling at RM370, no cables. Also, you can still find the old box which comes with a HDD stand too.

Happy hunting.