WD TV Live/Live Plus HD Media Players
User Manual
GETTING STARTED – 14
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)
Specialized, high-definition connector
Component Better
(up to 1080i)
• Green = Y
• Blue = Pb
• Red = Pr
Composite Good
(480i/576i)
• Yellow = video
• Red = right audio
• White = left audio
Composite (Standard Definition)
Component (High Definition)HDMI (High Definition)