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... your WD Product 3 Accessories 3 2 Product Overview 4 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 WD TV HD Media Player 21 Using the Remote Control 21 Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu 22 Media Library Compilation 23 Locating Your Content on the drive 25 6 Watching Video 29...
... your WD Product 3 Accessories 3 2 Product Overview 4 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 WD TV HD Media Player 21 Using the Remote Control 21 Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu 22 Media Library Compilation 23 Locating Your Content on the drive 25 6 Watching Video 29...
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... USB ports are available to an entertainment unit through your media library and configure settings. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for purchasing the WD TV™ HD Media Player. The included remote control lets you quickly browse through a variety of audio/video ...interfaces and supports playback of major audio, video, and image file formats. to copy or delete files from the UI. • Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) support for digital ...
... USB ports are available to an entertainment unit through your media library and configure settings. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for purchasing the WD TV™ HD Media Player. The included remote control lets you quickly browse through a variety of audio/video ...interfaces and supports playback of major audio, video, and image file formats. to copy or delete files from the UI. • Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) support for digital ...
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... the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. • On-A USB device is being accessed and the HD media player is in standby mode or the power cable is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. LED Indicators WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 12 3 Item...
... the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. • On-A USB device is being accessed and the HD media player is in standby mode or the power cable is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. LED Indicators WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 12 3 Item...
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POWER 4. BACK 8. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. REV (rewind) 9. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 PREV (previous track/page up) 10. PAUSE/PLAY 13. Infrared transmitter 2. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. SEARCH 11. FF (fast forward) 14. Remote Control 1. HOME 3. OPTION 12. STOP 7.
POWER 4. BACK 8. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. REV (rewind) 9. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 PREV (previous track/page up) 10. PAUSE/PLAY 13. Infrared transmitter 2. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. SEARCH 11. FF (fast forward) 14. Remote Control 1. HOME 3. OPTION 12. STOP 7.
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... The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the HD media player to the USB storage media. 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. Transfer content from your computer to your media content. Connect the USB device containing your TV or entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 3. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD TV HD Media Player Composite...
... The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Connect the HD media player to the USB storage media. 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. Transfer content from your computer to your media content. Connect the USB device containing your TV or entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 3. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD TV HD Media Player Composite...
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Not all features are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is enabled by default. For information on the remote control before removing a USB device. You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to ...directory icon . Wait for a few moments while the HD media player scans the USB device for HFS+ Journaling, such as My Book Studio and My Passport drives. Press the EJECT button on drives that support playback from the HD media player. Connect the USB device to your HD media player. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 -
Not all features are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is enabled by default. For information on the remote control before removing a USB device. You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to ...directory icon . Wait for a few moments while the HD media player scans the USB device for HFS+ Journaling, such as My Book Studio and My Passport drives. Press the EJECT button on drives that support playback from the HD media player. Connect the USB device to your HD media player. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 -
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...;, 8×, 16×. • Press once to jump to the start of the selected media file. • Enables the currently selected setting in the current folder. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 45 Operating the WD TV HD Media Player Using the Remote Control The HD media player remote control lets you can safely remove a USB device. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP BACK...
...;, 8×, 16×. • Press once to jump to the start of the selected media file. • Enables the currently selected setting in the current folder. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 45 Operating the WD TV HD Media Player Using the Remote Control The HD media player remote control lets you can safely remove a USB device. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP BACK...
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...media compilation list based on the remote control. Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. For more information, see "Settings and Advanced Features" on their genre or the artist's name. • Settings lets you customize the way you use the HD media player...8226; Photo • Settings • The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for media playback. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu The WD TV HD Media Player Home screen menu is displayed when you browse your selection OPERATING THE WD...
...media compilation list based on the remote control. Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. For more information, see "Settings and Advanced Features" on their genre or the artist's name. • Settings lets you customize the way you use the HD media player...8226; Photo • Settings • The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for media playback. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu The WD TV HD Media Player Home screen menu is displayed when you browse your selection OPERATING THE WD...
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...; Display image file associated with the video file to the main browser screen of that media type. 2. If you want to search for particular type of media, for example video files only, go to the Home screen. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Photo: • Display folder.JPG • If no folder.JPG file is... name as the audio file to be played. (for example, song.wav will be associated with video.JPG) Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. See "Media Library Compilation" on the remote control.
...; Display image file associated with the video file to the main browser screen of that media type. 2. If you want to search for particular type of media, for example video files only, go to the Home screen. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Photo: • Display folder.JPG • If no folder.JPG file is... name as the audio file to be played. (for example, song.wav will be associated with video.JPG) Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. See "Media Library Compilation" on the remote control.
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...; M2TS • WMV9 (VC-1) Video Playback To play back video: 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. WATCHING VIDEO - 29 Browse to scroll through the options listed. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is enabled, you can watch videos on the remote control to the Video category. 6 Watching Video You can choose to navigate...
...; M2TS • WMV9 (VC-1) Video Playback To play back video: 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. WATCHING VIDEO - 29 Browse to scroll through the options listed. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is enabled, you can watch videos on the remote control to the Video category. 6 Watching Video You can choose to navigate...
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...the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Video Playback Options The Video toolbar has several command icons to select the scan speed) 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls ...Use these buttons on the selected position Scans the video playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following scan speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x NEXT...
...the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Video Playback Options The Video toolbar has several command icons to select the scan speed) 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls ...Use these buttons on the selected position Scans the video playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following scan speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x NEXT...
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..., Album, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to it from your entertainment unit. The screen will either be in thumbnail (showing the music album art, when available) or in list...; WAV/PCM/LPCM • WMA • AAC • FLAC • MKA • AIF/AIFF • OGG • Dolby Digital • DTS Music Playback 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to scroll through the options listed.
..., Album, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to it from your entertainment unit. The screen will either be in thumbnail (showing the music album art, when available) or in list...; WAV/PCM/LPCM • WMA • AAC • FLAC • MKA • AIF/AIFF • OGG • Dolby Digital • DTS Music Playback 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to scroll through the options listed.
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... (previous track) once. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to resume playback on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the selected position.
... (previous track) once. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to resume playback on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the selected position.
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...only) Photo Display 1. Select the All Photo icon , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is displayed. . 2. VIEWING PHOTOS - 40 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 8 Viewing Photos With the HD media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of available picture files and photo folders. The following ...the Photo bar. The photo bar is enabled, you can choose to navigate using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. The screen will display thumbnails of your friends and family. It's perfect for sharing fun...
...only) Photo Display 1. Select the All Photo icon , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is displayed. . 2. VIEWING PHOTOS - 40 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 8 Viewing Photos With the HD media player you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of available picture files and photo folders. The following ...the Photo bar. The photo bar is enabled, you can choose to navigate using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. The screen will display thumbnails of your friends and family. It's perfect for sharing fun...
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...PHOTOS - 42 Panning Around the Picture Use this media player, visit our Knowledge Base at the top of the screen. 2. The Picture toolbar opens at support.wdc.com and search for instructions on how to view image files. Use the remote control navigation buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down)... to pan the display. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to customize the way you view your pictures. 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display thumbnails...
...PHOTOS - 42 Panning Around the Picture Use this media player, visit our Knowledge Base at the top of the screen. 2. The Picture toolbar opens at support.wdc.com and search for instructions on how to view image files. Use the remote control navigation buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down)... to pan the display. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to customize the way you view your pictures. 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display thumbnails...
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Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER. -OR- 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. Configuring the slideshow settings is discussed in the slideshow Slideshow Options The Slideshow toolbar has the same ...Display the next picture file in the slideshow Play the previous picture file in the "Settings and Advanced Features" on the remote control to hide the Slideshow Information Panel. Slideshow Playback Controls Use these buttons on page 48. VIEWING PHOTOS - 46 The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of icons for slideshow repeat...
Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER. -OR- 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. Configuring the slideshow settings is discussed in the slideshow Slideshow Options The Slideshow toolbar has the same ...Display the next picture file in the slideshow Play the previous picture file in the "Settings and Advanced Features" on the remote control to hide the Slideshow Information Panel. Slideshow Playback Controls Use these buttons on page 48. VIEWING PHOTOS - 46 The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of icons for slideshow repeat...
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... Use these buttons on the remote control to navigate within 15 seconds, the new setting will not be applied. Press ENTER. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. Button Up/Down ENTER 1. If you use the HD media player and set preferences for the ...the selected setting, no change is made and the original setting is retained. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon . 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 89 Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you fail to select OK within and between the ...
... Use these buttons on the remote control to navigate within 15 seconds, the new setting will not be applied. Press ENTER. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. Button Up/Down ENTER 1. If you use the HD media player and set preferences for the ...the selected setting, no change is made and the original setting is retained. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon . 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 89 Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you fail to select OK within and between the ...
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... MAINTENANCE - 75 REMOTE CONTROL The HD media player remote control does not work. • Press only one button at a time. • Make sure the batteries are using the HFS+ Journaling file system. • there is enough storage space on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass ...device is not visible on the USB device. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem Solution AUDIO There is no read-only protection. • the USB device is not using an Toslink (optical) or HDMI connection, the Digital setting should be drained out. The previous firmware ...
... MAINTENANCE - 75 REMOTE CONTROL The HD media player remote control does not work. • Press only one button at a time. • Make sure the batteries are using the HFS+ Journaling file system. • there is enough storage space on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass ...device is not visible on the USB device. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem Solution AUDIO There is no read-only protection. • the USB device is not using an Toslink (optical) or HDMI connection, the Digital setting should be drained out. The previous firmware ...
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...information for download. OR - Can I find media files and create playlists?" FAQs How do I use most popular universal remote control devices such as iTunes or Windows Media Player. 3. Digital audio extraction, or Ripping, is now on...remote control with your computer. How do I copy the files from the HD media player. 2. on your browser to my computer? These media players also let you play the selected file. Some music may be covered by using the included media editing software. You can search the Internet with the WD TV HD Media Player? WD TV HD Media Player...
...information for download. OR - Can I find media files and create playlists?" FAQs How do I use most popular universal remote control devices such as iTunes or Windows Media Player. 3. Digital audio extraction, or Ripping, is now on...remote control with your computer. How do I copy the files from the HD media player. 2. on your browser to my computer? These media players also let you play the selected file. Some music may be covered by using the included media editing software. You can search the Internet with the WD TV HD Media Player? WD TV HD Media Player...
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... deleting files 54 digital camera support 41 display troubleshooting 74 DVI connection 16 E Eject function button 21 procedure 18 environmental compliance (China) 84 error messages 76 F features AV interfaces 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual supported ...HD media player error messages 76 features 6 firmware information 66 firmware upgrade 71 hardware information 66 home screen 22 I/O connectors 7 installation procedures 10 installation requirements 10 language setting 64 LED indicators 8 operating 21 overview 4 package contents 10 preferences 48 regulatory compliance notices 82 remote control...
... deleting files 54 digital camera support 41 display troubleshooting 74 DVI connection 16 E Eject function button 21 procedure 18 environmental compliance (China) 84 error messages 76 F features AV interfaces 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual supported ...HD media player error messages 76 features 6 firmware information 66 firmware upgrade 71 hardware information 66 home screen 22 I/O connectors 7 installation procedures 10 installation requirements 10 language setting 64 LED indicators 8 operating 21 overview 4 package contents 10 preferences 48 regulatory compliance notices 82 remote control...