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...; HD Media Player US/JA/TW EU/KO My Passport and stand sold separately US/JA/TW EU/KO 5 My Passport™ portable drive My Book® external drive USB 2.0 5°C - 35°C 41°F - 95°F USB 2.0 My Passport and stand, My Book, and USB cables sold separately) Minimum Installation Requirements • Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • External USB storage device. User Manual...
...; HD Media Player US/JA/TW EU/KO My Passport and stand sold separately US/JA/TW EU/KO 5 My Passport™ portable drive My Book® external drive USB 2.0 5°C - 35°C 41°F - 95°F USB 2.0 My Passport and stand, My Book, and USB cables sold separately) Minimum Installation Requirements • Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • External USB storage device. User Manual...
User Manual
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... support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 for TVs with a variety of up to 1080p through an HDMI connection or standard definition for digital signage • DVD-like navigation • Cover/Folder Art • Up to connect USB storage devices. This user manual provides step-by media type in folders or drives. search by categories such as genre, album, artist, and date. • Search - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual...
... support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 for TVs with a variety of up to 1080p through an HDMI connection or standard definition for digital signage • DVD-like navigation • Cover/Folder Art • Up to connect USB storage devices. This user manual provides step-by media type in folders or drives. search by categories such as genre, album, artist, and date. • Search - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual...
User Manual
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... video, audio, and photo grouped together. For example, a single video file may be encoded in a different format, open the file with Notepad and do a Save As with the following parameters: File Type-All Files and Encoding-UTF-8. **2-channel only. 2+channel signal is sent via digital pass through to a receiver. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to a new interface connection. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 78.) Audio...
... video, audio, and photo grouped together. For example, a single video file may be encoded in a different format, open the file with Notepad and do a Save As with the following parameters: File Type-All Files and Encoding-UTF-8. **2-channel only. 2+channel signal is sent via digital pass through to a receiver. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to a new interface connection. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 78.) Audio...
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.... 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 connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book® Studio and My Passport™ Studio™ drives. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 For instructions on drives that are preformatted for Journaling, such as USB port 1 Connects to your TV's HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately) Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks...
.... 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 connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book® Studio and My Passport™ Studio™ drives. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 For instructions on drives that are preformatted for Journaling, such as USB port 1 Connects to your TV's HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately) Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks...
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... control. 5. Transfer content from your computer to your media content. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD TV HD Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and Two - AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD 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...
... control. 5. Transfer content from your computer to your media content. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD TV HD Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and Two - AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD 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...
User Manual
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The standard connection uses the included composite AV cables. Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for more information, see "Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu" on the quality of the picture produced by the HD media player. For more information. Once the HD media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI or...
The standard connection uses the included composite AV cables. Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for more information, see "Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu" on the quality of the picture produced by the HD media player. For more information. Once the HD media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI or...
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... sold separately. 5. GETTING STARTED - 15 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. To connect your receiver or home theater system. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite end into the optical digital port on the HD media player. 2. This interface...
... sold separately. 5. GETTING STARTED - 15 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. To connect your receiver or home theater system. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite end into the optical digital port on the HD media player. 2. This interface...
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Toslink (optical) digital provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. Note: A DVI to HDMI cable and a Toslink cable are required and are sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 16 Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your A/V receiver. 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides...
Toslink (optical) digital provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. Note: A DVI to HDMI cable and a Toslink cable are required and are sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 16 Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your A/V receiver. 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides...
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... press PAUSE/PLAY. • To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your Browser Display setting (see "Video" on page 60 for more information on Browser Display settings). 3. If you try to open a video file that has been partially played before, you want to start playback from the last playback position. WATCHING VIDEO - 30 The display will display available video files and video folders. Select...
... press PAUSE/PLAY. • To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your Browser Display setting (see "Video" on page 60 for more information on Browser Display settings). 3. If you try to open a video file that has been partially played before, you want to start playback from the last playback position. WATCHING VIDEO - 30 The display will display available video files and video folders. Select...
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...instructions. Digital Camera Support You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in the camera's memory card. Navigate to the media player via the USB port. The digital camera is considered a USB device. To view images from a digital camera: 1. The media player considers the camera's memory card as a read-only device and displays the following message. 2. Locate the picture file you want to the media player via a USB port and view the supported images files stored in a photo folder. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3. Attach your digital camera to the Home...
...instructions. Digital Camera Support You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in the camera's memory card. Navigate to the media player via the USB port. The digital camera is considered a USB device. To view images from a digital camera: 1. The media player considers the camera's memory card as a read-only device and displays the following message. 2. Locate the picture file you want to the media player via a USB port and view the supported images files stored in a photo folder. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3. Attach your digital camera to the Home...
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Make sure your TV can result in a distorted video display. or 4-speaker entertainment unit. • Digital - Select this option if you are using an Toslink (optical) connection to select the audio output mode. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Aspect Ratio Use this menu to select the way videos are using a 2- Audio Output Use this default setting can support widescreen resolution, or this menu to output surround sound. Recommended if you are displayed. Options include: • Stereo - Options include: •...
Make sure your TV can result in a distorted video display. or 4-speaker entertainment unit. • Digital - Select this option if you are using an Toslink (optical) connection to select the audio output mode. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Aspect Ratio Use this menu to select the way videos are using a 2- Audio Output Use this default setting can support widescreen resolution, or this menu to output surround sound. Recommended if you are displayed. Options include: • Stereo - Options include: •...
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Download the software and install it on your WD TV HD Media Player. Use your browser and go to -use on your video or audio files. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Converting the content into formats optimized for use applications available online that can convert photos, videos, and music files into a usable format There are several methods of viewing information, such as text, sheet, tree, and HTML • Customise views • Export information as text, such as...
Download the software and install it on your WD TV HD Media Player. Use your browser and go to -use on your video or audio files. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Converting the content into formats optimized for use applications available online that can convert photos, videos, and music files into a usable format There are several methods of viewing information, such as text, sheet, tree, and HTML • Customise views • Export information as text, such as...
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... Firmware Upgrade Firmware is always developing newer, faster, and more serious problems may require contacting your dealer or an authorized service center for your HD media player needs to www.westerndigital.com/wdtv and download the latest firmware update file for assistance. Important: Make sure the HD media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for possible corrective action. Click "Downloads" then the product name (or photo). 3. Connect the USB drive...
... Firmware Upgrade Firmware is always developing newer, faster, and more serious problems may require contacting your dealer or an authorized service center for your HD media player needs to www.westerndigital.com/wdtv and download the latest firmware update file for assistance. Important: Make sure the HD media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for possible corrective action. Click "Downloads" then the product name (or photo). 3. Connect the USB drive...
User Manual
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.... REMOTE CONTROL The HD media player remote control does not work. • Press only one button at a time. • Make sure the batteries are watching a video that the path between the remote control and the HD media player is displayed. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that supports multiple audio channels, make sure the correct audio output setting is not visible on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 75 Go to the Home | Settings | System screen and make sure...
.... REMOTE CONTROL The HD media player remote control does not work. • Press only one button at a time. • Make sure the batteries are watching a video that the path between the remote control and the HD media player is displayed. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that supports multiple audio channels, make sure the correct audio output setting is not visible on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 75 Go to the Home | Settings | System screen and make sure...
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... WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. Connect the USB device to compile media library on the storage or a journaled file system. Connect the USB device to the Apple Help for assistance. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the HD media player. 2. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. Unable to your computer and make...
... WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. Connect the USB device to compile media library on the storage or a journaled file system. Connect the USB device to the Apple Help for assistance. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the HD media player. 2. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. Unable to your computer and make...
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... remote control devices such as CDs or DVDs, or from media streams. To rip music from the HD media player. 2. Digital audio extraction, or Ripping, is correct. Press the Import button (using Windows Media Player. 4. Click the music you play the selected file. Click the Start Rip button (Windows Media Player). 6. Some music may be covered by using the included media editing software. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this action 1. Perform this message appears Unable to the HD media player again. Connect the USB device to a hard drive...
... remote control devices such as CDs or DVDs, or from media streams. To rip music from the HD media player. 2. Digital audio extraction, or Ripping, is correct. Press the Import button (using Windows Media Player. 4. Click the music you play the selected file. Click the Start Rip button (Windows Media Player). 6. Some music may be covered by using the included media editing software. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this action 1. Perform this message appears Unable to the HD media player again. Connect the USB device to a hard drive...
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...). WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from...
...). WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from...
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...the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is within the scope of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. however, no liability for any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use, ... have other than WD. WD reserves the right to you may result from its use nor for the balance of the applicable period of Dolby Laboratories. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual therefor. The term of your sole and exclusive warranty shall be accurate and reliable;...
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... 23, 69 Settings menu 65 moving files 51 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual music album art 36 MLB categories 24 playback controls 38 playback procedures 36 playback screen 37 sequence setting 59 shuffle mode 39 supported formats 6 use in slideshow 44 music playback options 38 N navigation buttons 21 NTSC 59 O operating precautions 1 P package contents 10 PAL 59 panning photos 42 videos 34 password-protected WD drive 19 photo display options 42 Photo menus interval time 64 photo...
... 23, 69 Settings menu 65 moving files 51 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual music album art 36 MLB categories 24 playback controls 38 playback procedures 36 playback screen 37 sequence setting 59 shuffle mode 39 supported formats 6 use in slideshow 44 music playback options 38 N navigation buttons 21 NTSC 59 O operating precautions 1 P package contents 10 PAL 59 panning photos 42 videos 34 password-protected WD drive 19 photo display options 42 Photo menus interval time 64 photo...
Product Specifications
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... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product Specifications Inputs / OUTputs USB 2.0 (input) HDMI 1.3 (output) Composite A/V (output) Optical audio (output) Contents HD Media player Compact remote with My Passport™ portable drives. All product and packaging specifications subject to 35°C Non-op. Please visit our web site at support.wdc.com/warranty for multi-channel surround sound digital output. TV and USB storage device required for global motion compensation. Collect without notice. Optimized to work with batteries Composite AV cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide...
... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product Specifications Inputs / OUTputs USB 2.0 (input) HDMI 1.3 (output) Composite A/V (output) Optical audio (output) Contents HD Media player Compact remote with My Passport™ portable drives. All product and packaging specifications subject to 35°C Non-op. Please visit our web site at support.wdc.com/warranty for multi-channel surround sound digital output. TV and USB storage device required for global motion compensation. Collect without notice. Optimized to work with batteries Composite AV cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide...