TC as media server

Hi
I just setup my home network with the TC and APE. Since I bought the 3 tb time capsule I would like to use it as a NAS drive to watch my movies via WDTV HD Live which is connected to my wifi and another media NAS drive. However I'm not sure how to set it up to read movies photos music etc to play on my network which is why I bought the 3tb model.
Thank you
Ghassan

I don't think you can use the TC as an external USB hard drive all by itself.
Here is a list of devices the USB port is compatible with:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1487

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