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depending on your connection. Check the user documentation of your TV for
more information.
Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.
For more information, see "Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu" on page
26.
Step 3 - Connecting the Media Player
The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player.
The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables.
Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately.
Important: Configure the media player's Audio/Video settings depending
on the type of connection you choose. See "Audio/Video" on page 144 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
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI (High Definition)
Quality Connectors
Best Specialized, high-definition connector
(up to 1080p)
Better • Green = Y
(up to 1080i)
• Blue = Pb
• Red = Pr
Good • Yellow = video
(480i/576i)
• Red = right audio
• White = left audio
Component (High Definition)
WD TV Live/WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player
Composite (Standard Definition)
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