Wd TV Live User Manual
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WD TV® Live
Streaming 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating System Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Checking the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6 Finding Your Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessing Media Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Share a Folder on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Web UI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7 Operating the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using a USB Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TABLE OF CONTENTS – i
Using the Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Videos Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
DVD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Music Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Playing Music From Your iPod® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
10 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Photos Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Displaying Photo Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Displaying Photo Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
11 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Files Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Files Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
12 Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Adding a Service to Favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
AccuWeather.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Deezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Flixster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
MLB.TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pandora (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Picasa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
SHOUTcast Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Spotify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
TuneIn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
13 Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Live TV Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
14 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Games Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
15 RSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Reading RSS Feeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Adding RSS Feeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
16 Setup and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Setup Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Audio/Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
17 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
System Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
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18 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Multiformat Content Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) 216
Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Spotify Third-Party Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
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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 http://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
http://register.wdc.com.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at http://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.
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)
Spanish 800.832.4778 Europe
Mexico
South America
Chile
Venezu ela
Peru
Uruguay
Argentina
Brazil
* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
001 8002754932 Africa
1230 020 5871 Australia 1 800 42 9861
0800 100 2855 China 800 820 6682/+65 62430496
0800-54003 Hong Kong +800 6008 6008
000 413 598 3787 India 1 800 200 5789
0800 4440839 Indonesia +803 852 9439
0800 7704932 Japan 0120 994 120 / 00531 65 0442
Europe (toll free)*
Middle East
Asia Pacific
Korea 02 703 6550
Malaysia +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/
Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Singapore +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/
Taiwan +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496
00800 ASK4 WDEU
(00800 27549338)
+31 880062100
+31 880062100
+31 880062100
+65 62430496
+65 62430496
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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.wdc.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 47) or a USB keyboard (see “Using a USB Keyboard” on page 49). Go to
“Device Registration” on page 195 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.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer
ID 1048.
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Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing a WD TV Live streaming 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 best of the Internet on your HDTV – Stream hit movies, catch up on TV
shows, watch the latest videos, and stay connected to your social network. Don’t
settle for online entertainment on your small computer screen. With the WD TV Live
streaming media player, you can enjoy it all on your HDTV. See “Internet Services” on
page 95 for more details.
Your media collection belongs on the big screen – Enjoy your media library,
home videos, vacation slideshows, and favorite songs on your HDTV and sound
system in your living room. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of FullHD 1080p.
Play virtually any media file format – The WD TV Live streaming media player
supports a wide variety of the most popular files including MKV, MP4, XVID, AVI,
WMV, and MOV video formats. Get the freedom to enjoy your media now, in virtually
any file format.
Ready, set up, stream – So easy to set up, you’ll be up and running in minutes.
The WD TV Live streaming media player connects to your high-speed Internet
connection wirelessly, no PC required. Or use the Ethernet port to connect to your
wired home network.
High-performance, streaming-ready WiFi – Includes the latest wireless
technology—extended-range Wireless-N—giving you the speed you need to stream
HD.
Play media from any source – Stream videos, music, and photos from your USB
drive, network drive, and any PC or Mac computer in your home. Our media library
collects the content from all the drives, so finding the perfect video, song, or photo
to view is easier than ever.
Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or camcorder –
Connect your camcorder or digital camera directly to the media center and instantly
view or archive HD video and photos without a PC. Works with any digital imaging
device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol.
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 Live 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.
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Programmable remote – Use the included programmable remote control to make
your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus. Customize
buttons for quick and easy access to your favorite music, photos, videos or menu
choices.
Your entertainment at your fingertips – 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 onetouch access to your favorite online services, easy text input and a gesture pad for
faster navigation to your favorite content. Download this free app from the Apple
®
app store or get the Android™ app on Google Play.
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.
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 Live streaming 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.
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Play your media from your computer – This media player is Windows
compatible, so you can use the “Play To” feature to easily stream your Windows 7
computer’s files to your TV through your media player.*
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*For more information on Play To, go to:
http://windows.microsoft.com.
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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.wdc.com.
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USB Storage File System Support
NTFS
FAT/FAT32
HFS+
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Connections
1
2
Item Component Description
1 USB port 1 Supports connection of compatible removable storage
devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with
USB connectors.
3 4 5
6
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2 Reset button
(bottom of device)
Press for one second to reset to factory defaults (see “Device
Reset” on page 196). 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 54), 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 202.
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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 47.
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 this free app from
the Apple app store or get the Android app on Google Play.
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Getting Started
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WD TV Live streaming 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 XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Mac® OS X
Leopard
®
Snow Leopard
®
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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 13.
2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 2 Connecting the Media Player” on page 14. You can use HDMI (page 15), or
composite (page 16) 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 18) and/or establish a wired or wireless network
connection (“Step 4 - Connecting to Your Network” on page 20).
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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. Refer to the illustration below.
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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 172
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
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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(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 172.
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.wdc.com.
To connect the USB device:
1. Connect the USB device to either of the media player’s USB ports.
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My Passport
drive and stand (sold
portable hard
separately)
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 54.)
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 menu for the media content you
wish to access. It can be Music, Videos, or Photo.
2. In the Unlock your WD Drive screen, press
/ to select OK, then press OK.
3. 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.
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 OK.
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 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 21).
Accessing Media Content from the Network
See “Finding Your Content” on page 26.
Accessing Online Media Content
See “Internet Services” on page 95.
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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.
Important: Streaming over Wi-Fi™ may be unstable due to various reasons
such as a weak network connection, signal strength, variable speeds, or
other environmental factors. You can create instant high-speed, wired
network connections and gain fast, reliable access to the Internet without
running wires all over your house using WD Livewire™ powerline AV network
kit (sold separately). For more information, visit
http://products.wdc.com/WDLivewire.
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.
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4. The wizard begins automatic network connection. 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 185.
Wireless Network Setup
You have four options for setting up your wireless network:
Automatic – 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 Proctected 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 (Windows 7)” on page 187
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 media player will operate
at lower 802.11g rates. Disabling wireless security is not recommended.
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.
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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.
5. If necessary, use the navigation buttons to type in the passcode for the
access point, select Submit, then press OK.
6. Once the network is successfully set up, press OK to display the Home screen.
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
1. Press / to select your language in the setup wizard Welcome screen, then
press OK.
2. Navigate to the WPS icon on the right side of the screen, and press OK.
3. Press
/ to select the method you want to use, then press OK.
WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your wireless router.
2. Press OK on the remote.
PIN Code
1. Enter the WPS PIN code shown on-screen in your wireless router’s web
configuration page.
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2. Press OK on the remote.
After performing one of the wireless setup functions above, press OK.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the Internet services integrated into your media player to access
streaming media. See “Internet Services” on page 95 for more information on
these services.
Access your media files on the network. See “Finding Your Content” on
page 26.
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Checking the Network Connection
If you experience network problems, check the network connection to determine the
cause of the problem.
To check the network connection:
1. Press Setup or navigate to the Home | Setup menu bar.
2. Press / to select Network Settings, then press OK.
3. Press / to select Check Connection, then press OK.
The unit will automatically check the network connection. Once the check is
completed, the results display. A green check mark on these items indicate that
there is no problem with your network settings. If a problem is indicated, check
your router settings and manual for a solution.
A red cross mark indicates a problem with the network settings. It can either be
the IP address or the DNS server address. If the problem persists, check with
your Internet service provider.
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