Western Digital WDAVN00B - TV HD Media Player User manual

WD TV™HD Media Player

TABLE OF CONTENTS – i
Table of Contents
1 Important User Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WD Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Recording your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Registering your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Operating the HD Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the WD HD TV Media Player Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Video Playback Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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7 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Music Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9 Settings and Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Audio/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Locating Media Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
System Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Supported formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

WD TV HD Media Player
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 1
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 Technical Support
Important: Should you encounter any problem, please do not return this
product to the store before carefully reading the user manual. You can also find
answers to your technical support questions through our knowledge base or
e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. If you still need assistance, please
contact WD at the numbers on the following page.
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. To help us keep you informed of
new features and services, remember to register your WD product online at
https://www.wdc.com/register.
Accessing Online Support
If you need additional information or help for this product, 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.

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 3
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system
hardware, and system software versions available.
Western Digital
20511 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.
North America
800.ASK.4WDC
Latin America 800.832.4778
Spanish 800.832.4778
Asia Pacific
Australia 1 800 42 9861
China 800 820 6682/ [phone]
Hong Kong [phone]
India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)/
011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
Indonesia [phone]
Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 703 6550
Malaysia [phone]/1 800 88 1908/[phone]
Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Singapore [phone]/[phone]/[phone]
Taiwan [phone]/[phone]
Europe (toll free)
+800 ASK4 WDEU
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
The Netherlands
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdon
Europe
[phone]
Middle East
[phone]
Africa
[phone]

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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.
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.
Accessories
For U.S. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your
WD TV HD Media Player. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW – 5
Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the WD TV 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 HD Media Player is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0
media player that attaches to an entertainment unit through a variety of audio/video
interfaces and supports playback of major audio, video, and image file formats. It
supports high-definition video playback of up to 1080p through an HDMI connection
or standard definition for TVs with lower capabilities. High-fidelity digital audio is
supported from an optical interface (Toslink).
Two USB ports are available to connect USB storage devices.
The included remote control lets you quickly browse through your media library and
configure settings.
Advanced Navigation Options Include:
• Thumbnail and list views – browse your content by filename or by thumbnails of
photos, album covers, and movie cover art.
• Automatic Media Library – lets you view all your media by media type in one menu
regardless of its location in folders or drives. You can filter 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, pan, and rotate
Movie Viewing:
• Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan
• View subtitles
Music Playback:
• Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, and repeat
Additional Features:
• Up to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation
• Dock-and-play convenience
• Popular media format support
• Metadata support
• Thumbnail support
• Aggregated music/photo/video view
• HDMI and composite video ports
• Toslink (optical) audio port
• Media conversion software included
• Supported USB device file systems: FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ (no journaling)
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Features and Functions
Features
Audio/Video Interface
• HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video
• Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection
• Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio
• Autosource function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new
interface connection. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to
HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable.
• Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p,
576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface)
• Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output
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.
WD HD TV 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
67.
*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.
Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support*
• USB storage device with a USB connector
• Portable media players with USB connector
• Digital cameras with USB connector
*For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com.
Audio Audio
container
Video Video
container
Photo Subtitle Playlist
MP3 AIFF MPEG 1 AVI GIF SRT PLS
MP2 Ogg Vorbis MPEG 2 VOB BMP WPL
WAV/
PCM/
LPCM
MKA MPEG 4
(ASP, AVC
HD/H.264)
Xvid JPEG M3U
Dolby
Digital*
WMV9 DVR-MS TIF/
TIFF**
FLAC MKV PNG
WMA
AAC*
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USB Storage File System Support
•NTFS
• FAT/FAT32
• HFS+
Note: Not all features are available on drives that are preformatted for Journaling, such as My Book®Studio and My
Passport™ Studio™ drives.
For instructions on how to disable Journaling, see Article #2615 in our knowledge
base at support.wdc.com.
Connections
Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs.
Item Component Description
1 Reset switch Reset the HD media player to factory settings (using a fine-
tipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip)
2USB port 1 Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable
media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors
3 Power jack Connects the power cable
4USB port 2 The same function as USB port 1
5 HDMI port Connects to your TV’s HDMI port (HDMI cable sold
separately)
6Toslink (optical)
audio port
Connects to your AV receiver (Toslink cable sold separately)
7 Composite jacks Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks
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LED Indicators
Item Component Description
1 Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on.
• Off—The HD media player is in standby mode or the power
cable is disconnected.
• Blinking—A system diagnostic failure has occurred.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 63.
2Infrared
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 HD 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 52 for more information.
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Remote Control
1. Infrared transmitter
2. HOME
3. POWER
4. Navigation buttons
5. ENTER
6. STOP
7. BACK
8. REV (rewind)
9. PREV (previous track)
10. SEARCH
11. OPTION
12. PAUSE/PLAY
13. FF (fast forward)
14. NEXT (next track)
15. EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)
Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote
Control” on page 20.
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Getting Started
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
• Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video input
• USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector
• 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)
Installation Procedure
The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media.
2. Connect the HD 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.
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MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input (audio playback only) .
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio in put (audio playback only).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input(audioplaybackonly).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input(audioplaybackonly).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input(audioplaybackonly).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input(audioplaybackonly).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input(audioplaybackonly).
MinimumInstallation Requirements
• Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video
input.
• WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface.
Optional:TV,stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital
(toslink),orstereo audio input(audioplaybackonly).
OR
WD TV™HD Media Player
WD HD TV Media Player Composite AV cables
Remote control and
Two AAA batteries
AC power adapter
Quick Install Guide
Documentation and
software CD My Passport stand
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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 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.
2. Connect the power cable to the HD media player’s DC connector, and then plug
the opposite end into an AC power outlet. The HD media player powers up
automatically.
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Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the HD media player. If the HD media
player 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 HD 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 HD TV Media Player Menu” on page 21.
Step 3 - Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player
The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the HD media
player. The standard connection uses the included composite AV cables.
Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately.
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 HD media player.
Connection Quality Connectors
HDMI Best Specialized, high-definition connector
Composite Good •Yellow=video
• Red = right audio
• White = left audio
Composite (Standard Definition) Home theater (High Definition)
HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition)

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Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition)
To use a composite connection:
1. Plug the yellow (video), red (right audio), and white (left audio) connectors into
their respective ports on the HD 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.

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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 HD media player using an HDMI cable:
1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the HD 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 HD
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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DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition)
DVI provides high-definition video, but without an audio signal. Toslink (optical) digital
provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. The combination of
these interfaces provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p and excellent audio.
1. Plug a DVI to HDMI cable adapter into the HDMI connector on the HD media
player.
2. Plug the opposite end into the DVI port on your TV.
3. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on your HD media player.
4. Plug the other end of the Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on your
A/V receiver.
5. Select the appropriate TV input source.
Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately.
My Passport portable
drive (sold separately)

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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 HD 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.
Note: HDMI cable sold separately.
My Book external drive
(sold separately)