Western Digital WDBHG70000NBK-HESN, WDBABX0000NBK User Manual
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WD TV
WD TV
HD Media Players
User Manual
Live
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Live™Plus
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Table of Contents
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating System Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ethernet Network (Wired) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wireless Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6 Operating the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using a USB Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Media Library Compilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Locating Your Contents on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Video Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Video Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DVD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Music Playback Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Digital Camera Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Photo Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10 Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Accessing Media Content from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11 Internet Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
AccuWeather.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
Deezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Flickr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Flingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Live365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mediafly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Netflix (for WD TV Live Plus only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Pandora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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(for WD TV Live Plus only) . . . . . . . 73
12 Settings and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Audio/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
13 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
System Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Multiformat Content Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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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 http://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 or PID.
Installation – Get online installation help for your WD product or software.
WD Community – Share your thoughts and connect with other 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 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
00800 ASK4 WDEU Indonesia +803 852 9439
free)*
(00800 27549338) Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 719-3240
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.
+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 http://register.wdc.com.
If your media player has an active network connnection, you can register directly
from the device. See “System Registration” on page 141 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 or WD TV Live Plus 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.
Full-HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p – 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.
Watch popular movies and TV episodes instantly – Don’t wait for the mailman
to deliver your movies and don’t settle for streaming to your small computer screen.
Choose from over 10,000 titles from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
Netflix
®
unlimited membership and watch TV episodes and movies on your big
screen.*
®
or access your
*WD TV Live Plus HD media player only. Blockbuster online membership or Netflix unlimited
membership required. US only.
See your personal media and Internet content on your HDTV – Play YouTube™
videos, access Facebook®, see your photos on Flickr™, play music on Pandora®, and
watch daily video podcasts from CNN, NBC, MTV, ESPN, and other online content.*
*Availability varies by country. Pandora available in US only. These streaming services may be
changed, terminated or interrupted at any time.
Play almost any type of media file – The media players support a wide variety of
the most popular file formats. No need to spend time transcoding.
Access media anywhere on your home network – The Ethernet port lets you
connect this media player to your home network so you can access and stream
video, view photos, and play music from any Mac®, PC, and network drive in your
house.
Works with USB keyboards – Use the on-screen keyboard, an alphanumeric
keypad, or attach your wired or wireless USB keyboard for easy text input. Perfect
for searching videos on YouTube or updating your status on Facebook.
WiFi ready – Supports a wireless connection to your home network with an optional
USB wireless adapter. Or, get the speed you need to stream HD with a WD Livewire
powerline AV network kit - it extends the Internet to any room in your home using
your electrical outlets.
Supports DVD Navigation— View all the content included on your DVDs, including
complete menu navigation, chapter listings, special features, and subtitles.
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 collects the content on all the drives into one list sorted by
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media type. There’s no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB
drives for more space.
Control your media from your computer – This media player is Windows® 7
compatible, so you can use the “Play To” feature to easily stream your Windows 7
computer’s files to your TV through your WD TV Plus HD media player.*
*For more information on Play To, go to
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/play-to.
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.
Video camera-ready – Connect your camcorder or digital camera directly to the
media center and instantly view or archive HD video and photos without a PC.
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.
S/PDIF 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
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 S/PDIF interface).
Wired or wireless Internet connection for access to online media content.
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File Type Support
For a detailed list of supported video, audio, and photo file types, refer to “Supported
Formats” on page 153.
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
Wired or wireless keyboards with USB connector
*For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #3805 in our knowledge base at
http://support.wdc.com.
USB Storage File System Support
NTFS
FAT/FAT32
HFS+
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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 defaults (see “Reset
to Factory Defaults” on page 140). 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 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 S/PDIF (optical)
Connects to your AV receiver (S/PDIF 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: This device does not support USB hubs.
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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 147.
2 Infrared
receiver
3 Status LED • On—A USB device is being accessed and the media player is in
• 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.
idle mode.
• Off—No USB device is connected.
• Blinking—Scans for media from the USB storage.
See “Media Library” on page 142 for more information.
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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.).
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)
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10. SEARCH
11. OPTION
12. PAUSE/PLAY
13. FF (fast forward)
14. NEXT (next track/page down)
15. EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)
Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 31.
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Getting Started
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WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Player
AC power adapter
Composite AV cables
Quick Install Guide
Component (YPbPr) cables
Remote control and
Two AAA batteries
Installation Requirements
Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V), component (YPbPr), or
HDMI input ports.
USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector.
An available network connection for online content and services.
Media Library support requirement* — Minimum 1% of the total capacity of the
USB drive must remain as free space.
Note: Ethernet, HDMI, and S/PDIF cables are not included.
Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with a digital optical (S/PDIF) or stereo audio
input jack (audio playback only).
Note: *Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed.
Operating System Compatibility
The media player is compatible with the following operating systems:
Windows
®
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Mac® OS X
Leopard
®
Snow Leopard
®
®
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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.
Installation Procedure
The media player installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media. See “Step 1 -
Loading Content onto your USB Drive” on page 12.
2. Connect the power cable. See “Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable” on
page 13.
3. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit. See “Step 3 -
Connecting the Media Player” on page 14. You can use HDMI (page 15),
component (page 16), or composite (page 17) connections.
4. Insert the batteries into the remote control.
5. Connect the USB device containing your media content (“Step 4 - Connecting a
USB Device” on page 19) and/or establish a wired or wireless network
connection (“Step 5 - Connecting to Your Network” on page 22).
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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. 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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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,
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 Media Player Menu” on page 34.
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Step 3 - 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” on page 127 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)
Specialized, high-definition connector
• Green = Y
• Blue = Pb
• Red = Pr
• Yellow = video
• Red = right audio
• White = left audio
Component (High Definition)HDMI (High Definition)
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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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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(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, component, 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 Output”
on page 129.
or
or
HDMI and S/PDIF cables 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 #3805 in our 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.
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 35.)
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, press / to select OK, press ENTER, 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 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 displays.
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 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.
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, go to the next page (“Network Setup” on page 23).
Note: 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.
Accessing Media Content from the Network
See “Network Services” on page 65.
Accessing Online Media Content
See “Internet Media” on page 72.
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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
1. Plug an Ethernet cable 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.
3. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
4. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
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5. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER.
6. Select a setup configuration option, then press ENTER.
Select Automatic to have the device attempt to detect your network connection
automatically, then go to step 11.
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Select Manual to manually set your network connection, then proceed to step 7.
7. Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press
/ to
select IP address, then press ENTER.
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8. Press to key in your IP address using the on-screen keyboard. Select
Submit, then press ENTER.
9. Repeat the step above to key in values for the Subnet mask, Gateway, and
DNS settings.
10.After entering all the configuration settings, select Finish, then press ENTER.
11.Once the network is detected, the following screen appears. Press ENTER to
display the Settings screen.
After establishing a network connection, you can:
Use the different Internet services integrated into your media player to access
streaming media. Go to the next chapter for more information on these
services.
Transfer files between the media player and your computer (PC or Mac).
Procedures for copying and moving files between the media player and your
computer are described in “File Management” on page 135.
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Wireless Network Setup
Note: 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.
1. Connect a USB wireless adapter (sold separately) to the USB port on your media
player.
For a list of tested, compatible wireless USB adapters, see Article #3805 in our knowledge base at
http://support.wdc.com.
2. Navigate to the Home | Settings menu bar.
3. Press / to select Network Setting , then press ENTER.
4. Press / to select Network setup, then press ENTER.
5. Use the navigation buttons to select Wireless, then press ENTER.
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