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...Media Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 800.832.4778 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific 00800.27549338 Europe (toll free where available) +31.880062100 Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive ...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. Western Digital...
...Media Technical Support Services support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 800.832.4778 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific 00800.27549338 Europe (toll free where available) +31.880062100 Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive ...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. Western Digital...
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... WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - This 30-day period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery...
... WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - This 30-day period starts on the date of free telephone support during the warranty period. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery...
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... when requesting technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD TV HD Media Player. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 Accessories For U.S. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product...
... when requesting technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD TV HD Media Player. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 Accessories For U.S. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product...
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...; Automatic Media Library - Photo Viewing: • Create custom slide shows with lower capabilities. to connect USB storage devices. High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation • Dock-and-play convenience • Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 Two USB ports are available to copy or delete files from an...
...; Automatic Media Library - Photo Viewing: • Create custom slide shows with lower capabilities. to connect USB storage devices. High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation • Dock-and-play convenience • Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 Two USB ports are available to copy or delete files from an...
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... digital pass through an HDMI cable. • Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface) • Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is capable of playing several different types of Dolby Laboratories. ***Single layer only. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 78.) Audio...
... digital pass through an HDMI cable. • Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface) • Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is capable of playing several different types of Dolby Laboratories. ***Single layer only. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 78.) Audio...
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... port (HDMI cable sold separately) Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs. Connections 12 6 345 7 Item 1 Component Reset switch 2 USB port 1 3 Power jack 4 USB port 2 5 HDMI port 6 Toslink (optical) audio port 7 Composite jacks Description Press one second to toggle between NTSC and PAL. (using a fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip) Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB...
... port (HDMI cable sold separately) Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs. Connections 12 6 345 7 Item 1 Component Reset switch 2 USB port 1 3 Power jack 4 USB port 2 5 HDMI port 6 Toslink (optical) audio port 7 Composite jacks Description Press one second to toggle between NTSC and PAL. (using a fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip) Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB...
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... power cable. 4. Connect the HD media player to the USB storage media. 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. 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 (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) *Can be turned...
... power cable. 4. Connect the HD media player to the USB storage media. 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. 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 (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) *Can be turned...
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... the USB device and the number of available media files. Select the USB device you want to "Converting the content into a usable format" on page 70.) This may take several minutes, depending on the remote control before removing a USB device. Press the EJECT button on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon . Disconnect the USB device from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of the HD media player's USB ports. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is enabled by default...
... the USB device and the number of available media files. Select the USB device you want to "Converting the content into a usable format" on page 70.) This may take several minutes, depending on the remote control before removing a USB device. Press the EJECT button on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon . Disconnect the USB device from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of the HD media player's USB ports. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is enabled by default...
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... minutes. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP BACK REV (rewind) PREV (previous track) SEARCH (current folder) OPTION PAUSE/PLAY FF (fast forward) NEXT (next track) EJECT Function Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup. Stops playback. Navigate through the audio/video playback. Locates a media file in a Settings option screen. 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. Scans backward during audio/video playback. Goes...
... minutes. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP BACK REV (rewind) PREV (previous track) SEARCH (current folder) OPTION PAUSE/PLAY FF (fast forward) NEXT (next track) EJECT Function Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup. Stops playback. Navigate through the audio/video playback. Locates a media file in a Settings option screen. 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. Scans backward during audio/video playback. Goes...
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... to choose whether to play . • To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. • To begin playback of a video playlist, highlight the playlist name, then 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.
... to choose whether to play . • To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. • To begin playback of a video playlist, highlight the playlist name, then 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.
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... and because of this option to set the audio tracks in random order. Note: WD TV Mini Media Player does not support playback of the screen. 2. iPod Touch is not a USB mass storage device and is displayed. „ Repeat One - PLAYING MUSIC - 39 Options include: „ Normal - The original file information is displayed. Music Shuffle Mode Use this the media player is displayed. To use with the media player, simply plug your iPod. Highlight , then...
... and because of this option to set the audio tracks in random order. Note: WD TV Mini Media Player does not support playback of the screen. 2. iPod Touch is not a USB mass storage device and is displayed. „ Repeat One - PLAYING MUSIC - 39 Options include: „ Normal - The original file information is displayed. Music Shuffle Mode Use this the media player is displayed. To use with the media player, simply plug your iPod. Highlight , then...
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... view images from a digital camera: 1. Attach your digital camera to the media player via a USB port and view the supported images files stored in the photo folder, press PREV. Press ENTER to select , then press ENTER. The digital camera is considered a USB device. The media player considers the camera's memory card as a read-only device and displays the following message. 2. Use the navigation buttons to close the message. 3. VIEWING PHOTOS - 41 Navigate to view. • To open a single picture file for instructions...
... view images from a digital camera: 1. Attach your digital camera to the media player via a USB port and view the supported images files stored in the photo folder, press PREV. Press ENTER to select , then press ENTER. The digital camera is considered a USB device. The media player considers the camera's memory card as a read-only device and displays the following message. 2. Use the navigation buttons to close the message. 3. VIEWING PHOTOS - 41 Navigate to view. • To open a single picture file for instructions...
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... service center for your USB storage. 2. Important: Make sure the HD media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for possible corrective action. Copy the firmware update file to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. Press HOME, then select the Settings bar. 6. Select the firmware upgrade icon , and then press ENTER. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 71 If you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at https://www...
... service center for your USB storage. 2. Important: Make sure the HD media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support for possible corrective action. Copy the firmware update file to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. Press HOME, then select the Settings bar. 6. Select the firmware upgrade icon , and then press ENTER. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 71 If you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at https://www...
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... to the Home | Settings | Photo screen and select Keep as the video output. - Troubleshooting WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED remains off your region. • If you are using an LCD TV, navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and: - The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED is selected as original or Fit to "Supported formats" on...
... to the Home | Settings | Photo screen and select Keep as the video output. - Troubleshooting WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED remains off your region. • If you are using an LCD TV, navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and: - The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED is selected as original or Fit to "Supported formats" on...
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... firmware upgrade process. If you are using the HFS+ Journaling file system. • there is enough storage space on the USB device. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 75 Press Options | , and then press ENTER repeatedly until the intended audio channel is not visible on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that : • the USB device has no sound. • Make...
... firmware upgrade process. If you are using the HFS+ Journaling file system. • there is enough storage space on the USB device. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 75 Press Options | , and then press ENTER repeatedly until the intended audio channel is not visible on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. Replace batteries with new ones. • Make sure that : • the USB device has no sound. • Make...
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... USB device to the Apple Help for information. 3. The USB device model is empty. Contact WD Technical Support for the media player to the HD media player again. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. Attach the USB device that contains media files of the correct format. Connect the USB device to your computer and make sure the read -only storage. 1. Attach the USB device to meet the required storage space. 3. Connect the USB device to your computer and delete unnecessary files...
... USB device to the Apple Help for information. 3. The USB device model is empty. Contact WD Technical Support for the media player to the HD media player again. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. Attach the USB device that contains media files of the correct format. Connect the USB device to your computer and make sure the read -only storage. 1. Attach the USB device to meet the required storage space. 3. Connect the USB device to your computer and delete unnecessary files...
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... 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual supported file formats 6 supported file systems 7 USB support 7 file formats image 40 playlist 6 subtitle 6 troubleshooting 77 file management file copy 49 file delete 54 file move 51 file system supported 7 troubleshooting 76 firmware upgrade procedure 71 troubleshooting 75 H 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...
... 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual supported file formats 6 supported file systems 7 USB support 7 file formats image 40 playlist 6 subtitle 6 troubleshooting 77 file management file copy 49 file delete 54 file move 51 file system supported 7 troubleshooting 76 firmware upgrade procedure 71 troubleshooting 75 H 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...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
Product Specifications
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[email protected] up to copy, move or delete files. Uncompressed BMP only. and other USB storage device with batteries Composite AV cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Installer CD Dimensions Height: 1.57 in (40 mm) Depth: 3.94 in (125.5 mm) Width: 4.94 in the U.S. All product and packaging specifications subject to 1280x720p60 or 1920x1080p24 resolution. All rights reserved. TV and USB storage device required for multi-channel surround sound digital output. Manufactured...
[email protected] up to copy, move or delete files. Uncompressed BMP only. and other USB storage device with batteries Composite AV cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Installer CD Dimensions Height: 1.57 in (40 mm) Depth: 3.94 in (125.5 mm) Width: 4.94 in the U.S. All product and packaging specifications subject to 1280x720p60 or 1920x1080p24 resolution. All rights reserved. TV and USB storage device required for multi-channel surround sound digital output. Manufactured...
