WD TV Live User guide
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WD TV
HD Media Player
User Manual
Live
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Operating the WD TV Live HD Media Player. . . . . . 25
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Checking the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10 Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Accessing Media Content from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11 Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Pandora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
12 Settings and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Audio/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
13 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
System Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
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14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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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.
For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.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 support.wdc.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
register.wdc.com.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at support.wdc.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.
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.
North America Asia Pacific
English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861
(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/+65 62430496
Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong +800 6008 6008
India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)
Europe (toll
free)*
Europe
Middle East
Africa
* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia +803 852 9439
(00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 719-3240
+31 880062100 Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496
+31 880062100 Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
+31 880062100 Singapore +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496
Taiwan +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496
011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
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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 register.wdc.com.
If your media player has an active network connnection, you can register directly
from the unit.
To register your WD product using the System Setting menu:
1. Make sure your media player has an active network connection.
Go to “Network Setup” on page 54 for instructions on how to set up a network
connection.
2. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
3. Press / to select System Setting , then press ENTER.
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4. Press / to select System registration, then press ENTER.
5. On the Register Product screen, press / to select First Name, then press
ENTER.
6. Use the navigation buttons to type in your first name using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
7. Press / to select Last Name, then press ENTER.
8. Use the navigation buttons
to type in your last name using the on-screen
keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
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9. Press / to select Email, then press ENTER.
10.Use the navigation buttons to type in your email address using the onscreen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
11.On the Register Product screen, press to select OK, and then press
ENTER.
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
support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base
Answer ID 1048.
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Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the WD TV Live HD Media Player. This user manual
provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new media player.
For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at
www.westerndigital.com.
The WD TV Live HD Media Player from Western Digital has everything you need to
play your HD media collection and the fun stuff you find on the web in brilliant HD
1080p on your big screen TV. Because it supports a wide variety of file types, you
can instantly enjoy all your home digital media, regardless of the file format. Plus you
get direct access to a huge selection of video, photos, and music from popular
internet sites like YouTube, Flickr, Live365, and Pandora (US only). The WD TV Live
HD media player is exceptionally easy to use so anyone in the family can do it and,
because it’s networked, you can easily access media from any PC in the home.
Full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation - This is the real thing; Full-HD
1080p playback. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high
definition video and the crystal clear sound of digital audio. Use the included remote
control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation
menus.
Play a wide variety of file formats – this media player supports a wide variety of
the most popular file formats. No need to spend time transcoding.
Play videos, music and photos from the Internet on your big screen TV –
Explore and watch YouTube videos and Flickr pictures on the big screen. Rock out
to thousands of radio stations via Live 365 and discover new music with Pandora
radio.
Access files anywhere on your home network – Play movies, music, and
photos from any PC or drive on your home network. The Ethernet port connects this
player to your home network through a wired connection or via popular, supported
WiFi adapters (sold separately).
Turn your USB drive into an HD media player – Play content from most popular
USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can
be recognized as mass storage devices. Optimized for My Passport portable hard
drives.
Collect without limits – There’s no limit to the size of your media collection; just
add more USB drives for more space.
Play media seamlessly from multiple USB drives – Two USB ports on the player
let you connect multiple USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. Our
media library feature organizes the content on all the drives into one list sorted by
media type.
Transfer files easily – Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network
drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the attached USB drive using the on-screen
menus.
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Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or video camera
– Works with digital cameras, digital video cameras, in fact, any digital imaging
device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol.
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
Create custom slide shows 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, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan
View subtitles
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
Music playback
Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, repeat
Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date.
File Management
Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive
connected to the media player and your computer.
HDMI 1.3, composite video and component video output - The HDMI port lets
you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite
(RCA), and component outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.
SPDIF digital output – The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV
receiver for the best surroundsound experience.
Ultra-compact design - Fits easily into your entertainment center.
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Features and Functions
Features
Audio/Video Interface
HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video
Component video interface (YPbPr, green/blue/red) for analog video connection
Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection
Toslink (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 Toslink S/PDIF interface).
Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content.
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Multiformat Content Playback
Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of the same digital content but may
be encoded in different digital formats. For example, a single video file may actually
include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together.
The media player is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. For
a detailed list of supported formats, refer to “Supported Formats” on page 167. )
Audio
codec
MP3 AIFF MPEG 1 AVI GIF SRT PLS
MP2 MPEG 2 VOB/ISO BMP SUB WPL
WAV/
PCM/
LPCM
Dolby
Digital**
FLAC Xvid MKV PNG ASS
WMA MOV
Audio
container
MKA MPEG 4
OGG VC-1 DVR-MS TIF/
Video
codec
(ASP, AVC
HD/H.264)
Video
container
WMV9 JPEG SMI M3U
Photo Subtitle* Playlist
SSA
TIFF***
AAC DAT (VCD/
SVCD
DTS**** tp, ts, m2t/
m2ts
Vorbis
*To convert subtitle files encoded in a different format, open the file with Notepad and do a Save As with the
following parameters: File Type—All Files and Encoding—UTF-8.
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**2-channel only. 2+channel signal is sent via digital pass through to a receiver. Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
***Single layer only.
****Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535
& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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Plug-n-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 #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com.
USB Storage File System Support
NTFS
FAT/FAT32
HFS+
Connections
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Item Component Description
1 USB port 1 Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable
media players, digital cameras with USB connectors, and
USB wireless adapters.
2 Reset switch Press for one second to reset to factory default. Press and
hold 10 seconds to toggle between NTSC and PAL. (using a
fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip).
3 Power jack Connects the power cable
4 USB port 2 The same function as USB port 1
5 HDMI port Connects to your TV’s HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately)
6 Toslink (optical)
Connects to your AV receiver (Toslink cable sold separately)
audio port
7 Ethernet port Supports LAN connection for wired Internet access.
8 Composite jack Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks
9 Component jack Connect to your TV’s component (YPbPr) terminals.
Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs.
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LED Indicators
1
2
3
Item Component Description
1 Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on.
• Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is
disconnected.
• Blinking—A system diagnostic failure has occurred.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 162.
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2 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.
3 Status LED • On—A USB device is being accessed and the media player is in
idle mode.
• Off—No USB device is connected.
• Blinking—Scans for media from the USB storage.
See “Media Library” on page 156 for more information.
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Remote Control
1. Infrared transmitter
2. HOME
3. POWER
4. Navigation buttons
5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF)
6. STOP
7. BACK
8. REV (rewind)
9. PREV (previous track/page up)
10. SEARCH
11. OPTION
12. PAUSE/PLAY
13. FF (fast forward)
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14. NEXT (next track/page down)
15. EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)
Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote
Control” on page 25.
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Package Contents
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AC power adapter
Composite AV cables
Quick Install Guide
Component (YPbPr) cables
Documentation and
software CD
Remote control and
Two AAA batteries
Installation Requirements
Standard or HD TV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), HDMI,
or S/PDIF input
USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector
Valid wired or wireless network connection
Media Library support requirement* —1% of total storage capacity
Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (Toslink) or stereo audio
input jack (audio playback only); Ethernet cable
*Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed.
Installation Procedure
The media player installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media.
2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit through the desired
interface option.
3. Connect the power cable.
4. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
5. Connect the USB device containing your media content or establish a wired or
wireless network connection.
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Step 1 - Loading Content onto your USB Drive
Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such
as My Passport™ or My Book® (external USB drives and stand not included).
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Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable
1. 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. Refer to the illustration below.
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US/JA/TW
EU/KO
Installing InstallingRemoving Removing
US/JA/TW
EU/KO
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.
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 or composite,
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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.
For more information, see “Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu” on page
26.
Step 3 - Connecting the WD TV Live HD 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 Toslink (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” on page 135 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)
Component Better
(up to 1080i)
Composite Good
(480i/576i)
Component (High Definition)HDMI (High Definition)
Specialized, high-definition connector
• Green = Y
• Blue = Pb
• Red = Pr
• 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).
As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio:
3. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on the
media player.
4. Plug the opposite end into the optical digital port on your receiver or home
theater system.
Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately.
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
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Component Video and Audio (High Definition)
The component connection only provides video signals. You will also need to
connect the composite audio cables to provide sound. This interface provides video
quality resolution of up to 1080i.
To connect your media player using a component-to-mini cable:
1. Plug mini cable into the component connector on the media player.
2. Plug the opposite ends into the component ports on your TV or audio/video
system (if available), red to red, green to green, and blue to blue.
3. For audio, plug the composite-to-mini connector into the composite port on the
media player.
4. Plug the audio connectors on the opposite end of the cable into the composite
audio input ports on your TV, red to red and white to white.
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 component or 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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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 component or 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.
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Note: HDMI cable sold separately.
My Book external drive
(sold separately)
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Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device
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 #2581 in or knowledge base at sup-
port.wdc.com.
To connect the USB device:
1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports.
My Passport portable drive
and stand (sold separately)
My Book external 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 27.)
This may take several minutes, depending on the storage capacity of the USB
device and the number of available media files. When the USB device is detected,
the status LED turns on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon
. If the media player does not detect any storage devices, “No storage present”
appears on the screen. You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be
empty.
To unlock a locked WD USB device:
A USB device must be unlocked for the media player to access its contents.
1. Navigate to the Home screen, and select the icon for the media content you wish
to access. It can be Music , Video , or Photo .
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2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press / to select OK, then press
ENTER.
3. Use the navigation buttons to type in the USB drive access password in
the on-screen keyboard. Select Submit, then press ENTER.
If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays.
Press
/ to select OK, press ENTER, then type in the correct password.
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If you enter the wrong password five consecutive times, the USB drive is placed
in a hold state and the following message appears.
Press ENTER to close the error message. Disconnect the USB drive. Power
cycle and reconnect the USB drive and type in the correct access password.
4. 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 ENTER.
Supported content for the selected media type will be displayed.
5. Use the navigation buttons
to select the content you wish to access,
then press ENTER 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 HOME button .
2. Press the EJECT button
3. Select the USB device you want to remove.
4. Select OK, then press Enter.
5. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.
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Step 5 - Connecting to the Internet
The media player can be connected to the Internet using a wired or wireless network
connection for access to streaming video and online media content.
Wired Network Connection
To connect to a home network using an Ethernet cable:
1. Plug an Ethernet cable (sold separately) into the Ethernet connector on the
media player.
2. Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable directly into a LAN port on a router or
network switch.
For detailed instructions on wireless and wired network connections and
configuration, see “Network Setup” on page 54.
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Operating the WD TV Live HD Media Player
Using the Remote Control
The media player remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for
media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The
infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote.
Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the
infrared sensor on the media player.
Button Function
HOME Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup.
POWER Standby mode.
Navigation buttons Navigate through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, on-screen
keyboard, and toolbars.
ENTER • Displays the media directories and Settings screens.
• Turns information bar ON or OFF.
• Begins playback of the selected media file.
• Enables the currently selected setting in a Settings option screen.
STOP Discontinues playback.
BACK Goes back to the previous screen.
REV
(rewind) Scans backward during audio/video playback. Supports the following
speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
PREV
(previous track)
SEARCH
(current folder)
OPTION During playback, displays the toolbar for additional playback options. From
PAUSE/PLAY Toggles between pause and playback.
FF
(fast forward)
NEXT
(next track)
• Press once to jump to the start of the audio/video file.
• Press twice to jump to the previous audio/video/image file.
• Press to page up
• During Video REV mode, press to skip back 10 minutes.
Locates a media file in the current folder. This function is only available
when the Media Library setting is enabled. Does not search subfolder.
an online media content screen, press to display more service options.
Scans forward through the audio/video playback. Supports the
following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×.
• Skips to the next audio, video, or image file.
• Press to page down.
• During Video FF mode, press to skip forward 10 minutes.
EJECT Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device.
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Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu
The Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control.
The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the media
player’s settings.
Home Screen Options
The four main Home options (icons) are:
Video
Music
Photo
Settings
The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for the different
media types. Media contents will be displayed either as file/file folders in a USB
drive directory or as a media library compilation list based on metadata
information. For example, music files can be categorized based on their genre or
the artist’s name.
Settings lets you customize the way you use the media player and set
preferences for media playback. For more information, see “Settings and
Advanced Features” on page 127.
When there is a network connection, links to the following Internet services are also
displayed.
Live365™ and Pandora® in the Music menu bar – See “Internet
Services” on page 70 for more information on this Internet radio services.
Flickr™ in the Photo menu bar – See “Flickr” on page 100 for more
information on this image hosting site.
YouTube™ in the Video menu bar – See “YouTube” on page 108 for more
information on this video hosting and sharing site.
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