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ii 8 Playing Music 32 Music Playback 32 Music Playback Controls 33 Music Menu Options 34 Music Playback Options 35 9 Viewing Photos 36 Photo Display 36 Photo Menu ... Setup Navigation Buttons 42 System Setup 42 Audio Setup 45 Video Setup 46 Others Setup 47 Locating Media Content 48 11 System Maintenance 51 System Firmware Upgrade 51 Troubleshooting 53 Common Error Messages 55 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 55 Frequently Asked Questions 56 12 Appendix 58 Product Specifications 58...
ii 8 Playing Music 32 Music Playback 32 Music Playback Controls 33 Music Menu Options 34 Music Playback Options 35 9 Viewing Photos 36 Photo Display 36 Photo Menu ... Setup Navigation Buttons 42 System Setup 42 Audio Setup 45 Video Setup 46 Others Setup 47 Locating Media Content 48 11 System Maintenance 51 System Firmware Upgrade 51 Troubleshooting 53 Common Error Messages 55 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 55 Frequently Asked Questions 56 12 Appendix 58 Product Specifications 58...
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... menu to restore all multimedia drive system preferences and playback settings to stop the database scan. You may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. Select OK, then press ENTER. Reset to Factory Default Use this menu to set timeframe. You can set... FEATURES - 44 If you stopped previously. Device Auto Shut Down Use this menu to format the internal or external (attached) drive. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL ENTER. Use this menu to back them up before formatting it. This may not be sure to shut down the ...
... menu to restore all multimedia drive system preferences and playback settings to stop the database scan. You may correct problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or faulty configuration settings. Select OK, then press ENTER. Reset to Factory Default Use this menu to set timeframe. You can set... FEATURES - 44 If you stopped previously. Device Auto Shut Down Use this menu to format the internal or external (attached) drive. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL ENTER. Use this menu to back them up before formatting it. This may not be sure to shut down the ...
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.../About Use this menu to display the current firmware version and serial number. Also, see "Video Zoom" on page 31. 1080P 24Hz 1080P 24Hz improves video content playback on the TVs that have a problem showing full resolution. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Scale Video Output to ...90% Setting this menu to On shrinks the video output to 90% for better viewing on legacy TVs that support it. See "System Firmware Upgrade" on page 51 SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES ...
.../About Use this menu to display the current firmware version and serial number. Also, see "Video Zoom" on page 31. 1080P 24Hz 1080P 24Hz improves video content playback on the TVs that have a problem showing full resolution. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Scale Video Output to ...90% Setting this menu to On shrinks the video output to 90% for better viewing on legacy TVs that support it. See "System Firmware Upgrade" on page 51 SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES ...
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... screens look like, and how to do what you tell it to the root directory of the multimedia drive's internal HD. 6. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of instructions that you do . Important: Make sure the multimedia drive's AC power adapter remains connected during the update... second page of this user manual. This chapter describes how to the latest release, which can improve support for assistance. 180 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL System Maintenance The system firmware of your multimedia drive can be sure you are in the HOME screen.
... screens look like, and how to do what you tell it to the root directory of the multimedia drive's internal HD. 6. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of instructions that you do . Important: Make sure the multimedia drive's AC power adapter remains connected during the update... second page of this user manual. This chapter describes how to the latest release, which can improve support for assistance. 180 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL System Maintenance The system firmware of your multimedia drive can be sure you are in the HOME screen.
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.... 9. Go to the multimedia drive's USB port. 7. Connect the USB device to http://support.wdc.com. 2. Manual firmware upgrade: Proceed to select Others, select Firmware Upgrade, and then press ENTER. 10. Select OK, then press ENTER again. This restarts the system. 11. Safely remove...to step 10 below. Click Downloads, then the product name (or photo). 3. Press HOME, then select Setup. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 7. Upgrade Firmware Using USB Storage 1. Proceed to your computer. 4. Once the update process finishes, the multimedia drive restarts. The new...
.... 9. Go to the multimedia drive's USB port. 7. Connect the USB device to http://support.wdc.com. 2. Manual firmware upgrade: Proceed to select Others, select Firmware Upgrade, and then press ENTER. 10. Select OK, then press ENTER again. This restarts the system. 11. Safely remove...to step 10 below. Click Downloads, then the product name (or photo). 3. Press HOME, then select Setup. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 7. Upgrade Firmware Using USB Storage 1. Proceed to your computer. 4. Once the update process finishes, the multimedia drive restarts. The new...
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... name has not been changed. Make sure the file or storage device is no sound. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is not detected. You have Digital Ouput selected as a "mass storage device." The USB drive may already be accessed via the File Manager menu. Press only one...is enough space on the destination drive. Reset the device storage mode or access files via the Video, Music, or Photo menus. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem Solution AUDIO There is not locked to copy or delete file. Make sure the volume on the attached...
... name has not been changed. Make sure the file or storage device is no sound. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is not detected. You have Digital Ouput selected as a "mass storage device." The USB drive may already be accessed via the File Manager menu. Press only one...is enough space on the destination drive. Reset the device storage mode or access files via the Video, Music, or Photo menus. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem Solution AUDIO There is not locked to copy or delete file. Make sure the volume on the attached...
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... 4 supported file systems 5 USB support 5 File Manager 20 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL copying files 20 deleting files 22 moving files 22 options 24 rename 22 save & edit photo album 23 save & edit playlist 22 file system supported 5 firmware upgrade 47, 51 firmware upgrade procedure 51 troubleshooting 54 format drive 44 formatting...
... 4 supported file systems 5 USB support 5 File Manager 20 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL copying files 20 deleting files 22 moving files 22 options 24 rename 22 save & edit photo album 23 save & edit playlist 22 file system supported 5 firmware upgrade 47, 51 firmware upgrade procedure 51 troubleshooting 54 format drive 44 formatting...
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screen saver 43 set maximum volume 45 text encoding 42 unlock external HDD 43 USB auto play 43 video 46 sleep 44 slideshow background music 39 playback controls 38 slide transition 39 video setting 39 view 38 subtitle enable 29 subtitles 29 ... content playback 55 display 53 error messages 55 firmware upgrade 54 remote control 54 USB device 54 U unlock external HDD 43 USB device connection 17 Eject button 18 removal 17 supported devices 5 troubleshooting 54 USB ports 6 V video aspect ratio 46 tv system 46 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL video setup 46...
screen saver 43 set maximum volume 45 text encoding 42 unlock external HDD 43 USB auto play 43 video 46 sleep 44 slideshow background music 39 playback controls 38 slide transition 39 video setting 39 view 38 subtitle enable 29 subtitles 29 ... content playback 55 display 53 error messages 55 firmware upgrade 54 remote control 54 USB device 54 U unlock external HDD 43 USB device connection 17 Eject button 18 removal 17 supported devices 5 troubleshooting 54 USB ports 6 V video aspect ratio 46 tv system 46 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL video setup 46...