Toshiba Satellite P875-S7200 User Guide
WD TV™
Media Player
User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating System Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6 Finding Your Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Accessing Media Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Share a Folder on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Web UI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7 Operating the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using a USB Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TABLE OF CONTENTS – i
Using the Media Player UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Updating Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
9 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Videos Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Videos Folder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
DVD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
10 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Music Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Playing Music From Your iPod® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
11 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Photos Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Displaying Photo Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Displaying Photo Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
12 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Files Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Files Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
13 Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Services Page Options (Grid UI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Adding a Service to Favorites (Mochi UI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
AccuWeather.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
TABLE OF CONTENTS – ii
Deezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Flixster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Pandora (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Picasa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
SHOUTcast Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
SiriusXM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Spotify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
TuneIn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tweet by WD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
14 News Feed (RSS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Reading News Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
News Feed Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
News Feed Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Adding Custom News Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
15 Apps on USB & Downloads App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Apps on USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Downloads App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
16 Setup and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Setup Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Audio/Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Video Playback Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Music Playback Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Photo Playback Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
17 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
System Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
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Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
18 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Multiformat Content Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) 225
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Spotify Third-Party Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
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Important User Information
Important Safety Instructions
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use
can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit
will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and
servicing.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F).
Do not drop or shake the device.
Do not move the device when it is powered on.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon them or against them.
Do not overload wall outlets.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
For additional safety information, refer to www.wd.com.
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WD Service and Support
Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it
before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered
through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wd.com. If
the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone
number shown below.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.
This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD
technical support. E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our
extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new
features and services, remember to register your product online at
http://register.wd.com.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at http://support.wd.com and choose from these
topics:
Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.
Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special
offers.
Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA
Status, and Data Recovery Information.
Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID.
Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.
WD Community – Share your thoughts and connect with other WD users.
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.
North America
English 800.ASK.4WDC
(800.275.4932) Europe
Spanish 800.832.4778 Middle East
Mexico
South America
Chile 1230 020 5871 Australia 1800 429 861 / 0011 800 2275 4932
Colombia 009 800 83247788 China 800 820 6682 / 400 627 6682
Venezuela 0800 100 2855 Hong Kong 3057 9031
Peru 0800 54003 India 1800 200 5789 / 1800 419 5591
Uruguay 000 413 598 3787 Indonesia 001 803 852 3993
Argentina 0800 4440839 Japan 0800 805 7293
Brazil 0800 7704932 Korea 02 2120 3415
* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland,
Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
001 8002754932 Russia
0021 800 83247788
Europe (toll free)*
Africa
Asia Pacific
Malaysia 1800 817 477
New Zealand 0508 555 639 / 00800 2275 4932
Philippines 1800 1855 0277
Singapore 1800 608 6008
Taiwan 0800 225 593
Thailand 00 1800 852 5913
Other countries +86 21 2603 7560
00800 ASK4 WDEU
(00800 27549338)
+31 880062100
+31 880062100
+31 880062100
8 10 8002 335 5011
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Recording Your WD Product Information
In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product.
You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should
also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting
technical support.
Serial Number:
MAC Address:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:
Registering Your WD Product
Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable
warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of
your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product
online at http://register.wd.com.
If your media player has an active network connnection, you can register directly
from the device using the supplied remote control (see “Using the Remote Control”
on page 45) or a USB keyboard (see “Using a USB Keyboard” on page 47). Go to
“Device Registration” on page 205 for instructions.
Accessories
For information on optional accessories for this product, visit:
US www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com
Canada www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca
Europe www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu
All others Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support
contacts, visit http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer
ID 1048.
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Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing a WD TV media player. This user manual provides step-bystep instructions for installing and using your new media player. For the latest WD
product information and news, visit our website at www.wd.com.
All your media, on your big screen – You’ve spent time building your media
collection. Now, WD TV is the best way to play it on your big screen TV. Enjoy your
videos photos and favorite songs in virtually any file format. Sit back, relax and enjoy
your media in brilliant 1080p.
You have it, we’ll play it –WD TV supports a wide variety of the most popular files
including MKV, MP4, XVID, AVI, WMV, and MOV video formats. Get the freedom to
enjoy all your media on your TV.
Enjoy media from any source – Play videos, music, and photos stored on USB
and network storage devices, such as a My Passport® Ultra™, My Cloud™, and any
computer on your network. Your media library collects the content from all the
sources, so finding the perfect video, song or photo to view is easier than ever.
Get the best online entertainment on your TV - Stream hit movies, view the
latest viral videos, catch up on shows, stay connected to your social network, and
watch highlights from the biggest games of the season. With WD TV, you can enjoy
the best services on your TV.
Turn your smartphone into a remote – Use your smartphone or tablet to easily
control your WD TV with the tap of a finger. Get one-touch access to your favorite
online services and use the gesture pad for easy navigation to your media. It is
especially great for text input when logging into a service or searching for a movie
title.
Share it all on your TV with Miracast™ – Pair a Miracast-enabled mobile device
with your WD TV and you can share exactly what's on your small screen on your big
screen TV. Browse the web, watch movies in 1080p, show off vacation photos, play
games and more.
A home screen made just for you – Customize your WD TV and take control of
your entertainment. Add shortcuts to your personal folders for quick access to your
media collection. Plus, prioritize all your favorite online services on your home
screen.
Your shows on any TV at home, or away - Watch your favorite live and recorded
shows on any TV in your home, just add a Slingbox®. Connect WD TV to any TV in
your house to access your Slingbox using the SlingPlayer® app. Heading out of
town? Take WD TV with you to access your Slingbox and cable service from
wherever you are. With Slingbox and WD TV, you can extend your complete living
room HDTV experience to another TV in your home, or around the world.
And, you’re off – So easy to set up, you’ll be up and running in minutes. WD TV
connects to your high-speed Internet connection wirelessly, no PC required. Or use
the Ethernet port to connect to your wired home network.
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High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi® – Includes the latest wireless
technology -- extended-range Wireless-N -- giving you the speed you need to
stream HD.
Automatic play – Select your favorite Internet service, song, movie or photo
slideshow to automatically play when the device is turned on. Perfect for quick
access to your favorite entertainment.
Bring the arcade to your HDTV – Swap gems with Rockswap, try your luck with
Texas Hold'Em, or test your math skills with Sudoku. WD TV brings casual games to
your big screen TV.
Stay updated with RSS feeds – Stay posted on your favorite bloggers and
websites and stream the latest audio and video with timely RSS feeds. You can also
add specific feeds to your dashboard to be shown as tickers so you never miss a
thing.
Programmable remote – Customize buttons for quick and easy access to your
favorite music, photos, videos or menu choices. Use the included programmable
remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated
navigation menus.
Use your keyboard for easy searching and updating – Use the on-screen
keyboard or attach your wired or wireless USB keyboard for easy text input. Perfect
for searching videos on YouTube or updating your status on Facebook.
Advanced navigation options
Thumbnail, list, and preview modes – Browse your content by file name or by
thumbnails of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art.
Media library – This unique feature lets you view all your media by media type in
one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. You can view your
content by categories such as genre, album, artist and date.
Search – Search by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename.
Photo viewing
View photos as a slideshow with a variety of transitions and background music
Zoom and pan
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Movie viewing
Fast forward, reverse, pause, zoom, and pan
View subtitles
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Music playback
Fast forward, reverse, pause, shuffle, repeat
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date.
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File Management
Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected
to the media player and your computer.
HDMI and composite video output – The HDMI port lets you connect to the
highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA) outputs ensure
compatibility with virtually all television sets.
S/PDIF digital output – The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV
receiver for the best surround sound experience.
Ultra-compact design – Cool and quiet, this compact system integrates perfectly
into your entertainment center.
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Features and Functions
Features
The animated interface makes it easy to navigate and enjoy your media and the best
of the Internet. Make it personal and have fun.
Menus
Organized, categorized and ready to play – The WD TV media player finds and
categorizes all the music photos and movies on any connected USB devices and
network shares and displays them in one easy-to-view menu system.
Choose from a variety of viewing options – Select thumbnail view, list view and
even see a preview of your movies in your movie menu. You can add metadata to
your media for better identification and sort and filter the content to easily find what
you’re looking for.
Customize your media experience – Select a background from beautiful, high
resolution images provided by WD’s Creative Masters or choose one of your own
photos.
Dash to your favorites – Tag your favorites for instant playback and use the handy
dashboard to quickly access your favorite personal content and Internet services.
View your recent activity. Organize your movies, music, and photos in a queue and
play them in sequential order.
Play photo slideshows with the music you choose – View special moments
with the right music to set the mood for your next party. Select transitions and
slideshow speed.
Playing video – DVD-like navigation lets you view all the content included with your
movies, including complete menu navigation, chapter listings, special features, and
subtitles. Select and jump to a specific time-spot in a video. Browse your video
collection with its clip art in the background.
Playing music – Browse by artist, genre, and album title. Or search for your favorite
titles. Create a queue and you’ve got a virtual DJ for your party. Preset your favorite
song to a numeric key and play it with one click.
Family-ready – Share your family photos, videos, music, and files on your home
network and stream to any screen in the house.
Automatic play – Select your favorite song, movie, or photo slideshow to
automatically play when the device is turned on. Perfect for living art on your HDTV
or for digital signage.
Play your media from your computer – This media player is Windows® 8
compatible, so you can use the “Play To” feature to easily stream your Windows 8 or
Windows 7 computer’s files to your TV through your media player.*
*For more information on Play To, go to http://windows.microsoft.com and enter “Play To” in the
search field.
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Audio/Video Interface
HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video.
Composite interface (mini-jack) for analog AV connection.
S/PDIF (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio.
Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new
interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to
HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable.
Video output resolution includes 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i,
1080p.
Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is
only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces).
Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content.
Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 Support*
USB storage device with a USB connector
Portable media players with USB connector
Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector
*For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #5688 in our knowledge base at
http://support.wd.com.
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USB Storage File System Support
NTFS
FAT/FAT32
HFS+
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Connections
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Item Component Description
1 USB port 1 Supports connection of compatible removable storage
devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with
USB connectors.
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2 Reset button
(bottom of device)
Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Device
Reset” on page 206). Press and hold 10 seconds to toggle
between NTSC and PAL. Use a fine-tipped stylus or the
unfolded end of a paperclip to press the reset switch.
3 Power jack Connects the power cable.
4 S/PDIF (optical)
Connects to your AV receiver (S/PDIF cable sold separately).
audio port
5 Ethernet port Supports LAN connection for wired Internet access.
6 HDMI port Connects to your TV’s HDMI port (HDMI cable sold
separately).
7 USB port 2 The same function as USB port 1.
8 Composite jack Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks.
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Item Component Description
1 Infrared
receiver
• Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the
remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path
between the two is unobstructed.
2 LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on.
• Off—The media player is in standby mode , turned off, or the
power cable is disconnected.
• Steady flashing— A USB device has been discovered and the
unit is being mounted in the system. If the Media Library is set
to On in the Setup options (see “Media Library Compilation” on
page 55), the LED flashes at the same steady constant rate.
• Three short flashes followed by three long flashed followed by
three short flashes—A system diagnostic failure has occurred.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 213.
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Remote Control
CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries
installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.).
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1. Infrared transmitter
2. POWER
3. Subtitle
4. PREV (track), STOP, NEXT (track)
5. Back (last screen)
6. Navigation buttons, OK
7. Previous Page
8. MUTE
9. Alpha-numeric keys
10.SEARCH
11. HOME
12.Audio
13.REV, PAUSE/PLAY, FF
14.Options
15.Next Page
16.Setup
17.Shortcut/function keys
18.EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)
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Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 45.
WD TV Remote
Control your WD TV experience with the tap of a soft key or the swipe
of a finger using the WD TV Remote app. Get one-touch access to
your favorite online services, easy text input and a gesture pad for
faster navigation to your favorite content. Download the iOS app from
the App Store and the Android app from Google Play.
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Home Screen
The WD TV Remote app UI home screen includes many of the same functions as
the physical remote control unit (see “Using the Remote Control” on page 45 for
details about these functions). You can use finger gestures to mimic the functions of
the arrow and OK keys on the physical remote control. Touch the keyboard icon to
use the on-screen keyboard for convenient alphanumeric input.
Menu Tab
Touch the menu icon on the right side of the UI screen to display more remote
control functions (see “Using the Remote Control” on page 45 for details about these
functions). Touch the info icon at the bottom of the tab to display the name of each
icon.
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Services Tab
Touch the services icon on the left side of the UI screen to display all services in
alphabetical order. You can scroll through the list of services and launch them from
within this tab (see “Internet Services” on page 99 for details about services). Touch
the info icon at the bottom of the tab to display the name of each service.
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Getting Started
Package Contents
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WD TV media player
Composite AV cable
AC power adapter
Remote control and
Two AAA batteries
Quick Install Guide
Installation Requirements
Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V) or HDMI input
An available network connection for online content and services
Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio
input jack (audio playback only)
Operating System Compatibility
The media player is compatible with the following operating systems:
Windows
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
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Mac® OS X
Snow Leopard
Lion
Mountain Lion
Mavericks
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Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that
you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the
Start menu and select Windows Update. For Mac, go to the Apple menu
and select Software Update.
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Installation Procedure
The media player installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Connect the power cable. See “Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable” on
page 15.
2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 2 Connecting the Media Player” on page 16. You can use HDMI (page 17), or
composite (page 18) connections.
3. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
4. Connect the USB device containing your media content (“Step 3 - Connecting a
USB Device (Optional)” on page 20) and/or establish a wired or wireless network
connection (“Step 4 - Connecting to Your Network” on page 22).
Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable
1. If applicable, connect the power clip to the power cable plug.
The AC power adapter will vary, depending on your location. Some locations do
not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will have a fixed power
plug.
2. Connect the power cable to the media player’s DC connector, and then plug the
opposite end into an AC power outlet. The media player powers up
automatically.
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Step 2 - Connecting the Media Player
The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player.
The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables.
Note: HDMI and S/PDIF (optical) cables are sold separately.
Important: Configure the media player’s Audio/Video settings depending on
the type of connection you choose. See “Audio/Video Output” on page 177
for more information on these settings.
Choosing the Best Connection
The quality of the picture produced by your TV depends on the quality of your TV
and its connection to the media player.
Connection Quality Connectors
HDMI Best
(up to 1080p)
Composite Good
(480i/576i)
HDMI (High Definition)
Specialized, high-definition connector
• Yellow = video
• Red = right audio
• White = left audio
Composite (Standard Definition)
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HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition)
HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component
control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up
to 1080p.
To connect your media player using an HDMI cable:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if
available).
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If it is not detected,
you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI. Check the user
documentation of your TV for more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
Note: HDMI cables are sold separately.
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Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition)
To use a composite connection:
1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to
yellow, red to red, and white to white.
3. Select the appropriate TV input source.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to
composite, depending on your connection. Check the user documentation of
your TV for more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
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Home Theater (High Definition)
To connect a home theater system:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver.
3. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver.
4. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV (if available).
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
My Book® external drive
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(sold separately)
To connect a home theater system using S/PDIF:
1. Plug a S/PDIF cable into the S/PDIF connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the S/PDIF In port on your A/V receiver.
3. Plug HDMI or composite connectors to the appropriate Out ports on the media
player.
4. Plug the opposite end(s) into the appropriate port(s) on your TV.
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
6. Set the appropriate audio output option on the media player. See “Audio/Video
Output” on page 177.
or
HDMI and S/PDIF cables sold separately.
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Step 3 - Connecting a USB Device (Optional)
The media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external
drives.*
* For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #5688 in or knowledge base at
http://support.wd.com.
To connect the USB device:
1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports.
My Book® external hard
drive (sold separately)
2. Wait for a few moments while the media player scans the USB device for media
files. (Scanning is enabled by default. If you want to turn off automatic scanning,
go to “Media Library Compilation” on page 55.)
3. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the Files service icon to access files on
the USB device. See “Finding Your Content” on page 29.
To unlock a locked WD USB device:
A USB device must be unlocked for the media player to access its contents.
1. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press / to select OK, then press OK.
2. Use the navigation buttons to type in the USB drive access password in
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press OK.
If a wrong password is entered, press
/ to select OK, press OK, then type in
the correct password. If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times,
the USB drive is placed in a hold state. Press OK to close the error message.
Disconnect the USB drive. Power cycle and reconnect the USB drive and type in
the correct access password.
3. Once the USB drive has been unlocked, the menu bar for the selected media
type will appear. Press / to choose a filter option for displaying supported
media contents, then press OK.
Supported content for the selected media type will be displayed.
4. Use the navigation buttons to select the content you wish to access,
then press OK to start media playback.
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Removing a USB Device
To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button
on the remote control before removing a USB device.
To remove a USB device:
1. Press the EJECT button
2. Press / to select the USB device.
3. Press OK. With the selected, press OK again.
4. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
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Step 4 - Connecting to Your Network
The media player can be connected to your home network to access the Internet
and network storage using a wired or wireless network connection. A network
connection provides access to locally stored and online media content.
After connecting the media player to your TV and turning it on, the network setup
wizard starts up. Press
/ to select your language, then press OK.
For detailed instructions on wireless and wired and wireless network connections,
go to the next page (“Network Setup” on page 23).
Accessing Media Content from the Network
See “Finding Your Content” on page 29.
Accessing Online Media Content
See “Internet Services” on page 99.
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Network Setup
The media player can be connected to the local area network using a wired or
wireless network connection for access to streaming video and online and offline
media content.
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup
Follow these steps to automatically set up a wired network connection:
1. Press / to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then
press OK.
2. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the media player.
3. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or
network switch.
4. The wizard begins automatic network connection. Select your time zone and
press OK.
Note: You can change the time zone/location where you set up the media player if you move to a
different area. See “Set Time & Country” on page 202.
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5. Select or to accept or decline usage statistics sharing. If you accept, select
Yes , then press OK. Press OK to accept the Consent to Use of Data.
6. When finished, the following screen displays. Press OK.
To change or manually configure your wired network setup (recommended for
advanced users only), see “Network Setup” on page 192.
Wireless Network Setup
You have four options for setting up your wireless network:
Auto search– Select an available access point found by the media player.
Manually enter the wireless network name – Use the on-screen keyboard to
input the network name (SSID) manually (when SSID not set to broadcast).
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) – Enter a PIN or push the WPS button on the
router (if available).
Windows Pairing Code – This option is only available via the Setup menu. See
“Get Windows Pairing Code” on page 194
Note: The recommended setting on Wireless N routers is 802.11n-only with a channel width of 20/40
MHz. If you are using a wireless-N access point (AP) and it has been set to operate in 802.11n mode
with a security setting of anything other than WPA2-PSK+AES or None, then the media player will
operate at lower 802.11g rates. Disabling wireless security is not recommended.
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Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name
1. Press / to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then
press OK.
2. Auto Search: Press / to select your wireless network from the list, and press
OK. Proceed to step 5.
Manual: Depending on your wireless network setup, you may want to manually
type in the name of your network. In this case, navigate to the keyboard icon on
the right side of the screen, press OK, and proceed to the next step.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the SSID for the access point you
want to connect to, select Submit, then press OK.
4. Press / to select the wireless network encryption type , then press OK.
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