Quick Install Guide
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User Manual - Specifications subject to other companies. HDMI USB. Configuration système requise • Téléviseur standard ou HD avec entrée HDMI ou vid...;himmäisvaatimukset • Tavallinen tai HD-televisio, jossa on HDMI- Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks in štaláciu • Štandardný televízor alebo televí...
User Manual - Specifications subject to other companies. HDMI USB. Configuration système requise • Téléviseur standard ou HD avec entrée HDMI ou vid...;himmäisvaatimukset • Tavallinen tai HD-televisio, jossa on HDMI- Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks in štaláciu • Štandardný televízor alebo televí...
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...exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. • Do not operate this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. • Read...likely to www.wdc.com. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. • Power supply cords should be walked on or pinched particularly...
...exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. • Do not operate this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. • Read...likely to www.wdc.com. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. • Power supply cords should be walked on or pinched particularly...
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... through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - 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 the best telephone number shown below...
... through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - 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 the best telephone number shown below...
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...: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your new WD product. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for...
...: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your new WD product. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for...
User Manual
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...; Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 for digital signage • DVD-like navigation • Cover/Folder Art • Up to copy or delete files from an optical interface (Toslink). This ... • File Management - You can filter by genre, title, artist, filename, and partial filename. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you quickly browse through your new media player. The included remote control lets you for installing and using your media ...
...; Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 for digital signage • DVD-like navigation • Cover/Folder Art • Up to copy or delete files from an optical interface (Toslink). This ... • File Management - You can filter by genre, title, artist, filename, and partial filename. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you quickly browse through your new media player. The included remote control lets you for installing and using your media ...
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• HDMI 1.3 and composite video ports • Toslink (optical) audio port • Supported USB device file systems: FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ WD TV HD Media Player User Manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5
• HDMI 1.3 and composite video ports • Toslink (optical) audio port • Supported USB device file systems: FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ WD TV HD Media Player User Manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5
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...DVR-MS Xvid MKV Photo Subtitle* Playlist GIF BMP JPEG SRT SUB SMI PLS WPL M3U TIF/ TIFF*** PNG SSA ASS WMA AAC DTS**** VORBIS MOV MOV DAT (VCD/SVCD TP, TS, M2T/M2TS *To convert subtitle files encoded in different digital formats. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual... 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video • Composite ...
...DVR-MS Xvid MKV Photo Subtitle* Playlist GIF BMP JPEG SRT SUB SMI PLS WPL M3U TIF/ TIFF*** PNG SSA ASS WMA AAC DTS**** VORBIS MOV MOV DAT (VCD/SVCD TP, TS, M2T/M2TS *To convert subtitle files encoded in different digital formats. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual... 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI 1.3 interface for digital audio and high-definition video • Composite ...
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2615 in our ... FUNCTIONS - 7 and worldwide patents issued & pending. 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. Patent...
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2615 in our ... FUNCTIONS - 7 and worldwide patents issued & pending. 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. Patent...
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... 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 1 2 3 Component Power LED Infrared receiver Status LED Description • On-The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off-The...
... 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 1 2 3 Component Power LED Infrared receiver Status LED Description • On-The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off-The...
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Navigation buttons 5. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. 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 Infrared transmitter 2. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. SEARCH 11. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. HOME 3. POWER 4. STOP 7. Remote Control 1. PAUSE/PLAY 13. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. OPTION 12. FF (fast forward) 14.
Navigation buttons 5. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. 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 Infrared transmitter 2. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. SEARCH 11. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. HOME 3. POWER 4. STOP 7. Remote Control 1. PAUSE/PLAY 13. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. OPTION 12. FF (fast forward) 14.
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...; 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 off in Settings Menu if not needed. Connect the power cable. 4. Installation Procedure... is outlined below: 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. GETTING STARTED - 10 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 -
...; 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 off in Settings Menu if not needed. Connect the power cable. 4. Installation Procedure... is outlined below: 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. GETTING STARTED - 10 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 -
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 - GETTING STARTED - 11 Loading Content onto your USB Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such as My Passport™ or My Book® (external USB drives and stand not included).
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 - GETTING STARTED - 11 Loading Content onto your USB Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such as My Passport™ or My Book® (external USB drives and stand not included).
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connect the power cable to the power cable plug. Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. The HD media player powers up automatically. Connect the power clip to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Refer to the illustration below. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connecting the Power Cable 1.
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connect the power cable to the power cable plug. Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. The HD media player powers up automatically. Connect the power clip to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Refer to the illustration below. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connecting the Power Cable 1.
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... and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the user interface opens. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for your TV for more information, see "Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu" on page 22. For more... • Yellow = video • Red = right audio • White = left audio Composite (Standard Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 If the HD media player is detected, the splash screen displays to the HD media player.
... and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the user interface opens. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for your TV for more information, see "Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu" on page 22. For more... • Yellow = video • Red = right audio • White = left audio Composite (Standard Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 If the HD media player is detected, the splash screen displays to the HD media player.
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Plug the yellow (video), red (right audio), and white (left audio) connectors into the composite input ports on the HD media player. 2. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. GETTING STARTED - 14 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1.
Plug the yellow (video), red (right audio), and white (left audio) connectors into the composite input ports on the HD media player. 2. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. GETTING STARTED - 14 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1.
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...Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on the HD media player. 4. GETTING STARTED - 15 Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on the HD media player. 2. To connect your TV or audio/video system (if available). Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port ...separately. 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. Plug the opposite end into the optical digital port on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1. As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3. WD TV HD Media...
...Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on the HD media player. 4. GETTING STARTED - 15 Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on the HD media player. 2. To connect your TV or audio/video system (if available). Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port ...separately. 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. Plug the opposite end into the optical digital port on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1. As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3. WD TV HD Media...
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...adapter into the DVI port on your TV. 3. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without an audio signal. Plug the other end of up to ...appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 5. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on the HD media player. 2. The combination of these interfaces provides video quality resolution of the Toslink (optical) cable into the...
...adapter into the DVI port on your TV. 3. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without an audio signal. Plug the other end of up to ...appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 5. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on the HD media player. 2. The combination of these interfaces provides video quality resolution of the Toslink (optical) cable into the...
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Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your TV (if available). 5. My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your A/V receiver. 3. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 4. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on the HD media player. 2.
Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your TV (if available). 5. My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your A/V receiver. 3. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 4. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on the HD media player. 2.
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... press the EJECT button on disabling HFS+Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your external drive to remove. 3. HFS+Journaling must...
... press the EJECT button on disabling HFS+Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your external drive to remove. 3. HFS+Journaling must...
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Prior to the appearance of the media player menu, the following screen displays. The media player menu displays. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Unlocking a Password Protected WD Drive If you have connected a password-protected WD drive to the media player, you must enter the password to key in the password, select OK, then press ENTER. Select OK, then press ENTER. 2. GETTING STARTED - 19 To unlock a password-protected WD drive: 1. If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays. Use the navigation buttons to access its contents.
Prior to the appearance of the media player menu, the following screen displays. The media player menu displays. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Unlocking a Password Protected WD Drive If you have connected a password-protected WD drive to the media player, you must enter the password to key in the password, select OK, then press ENTER. Select OK, then press ENTER. 2. GETTING STARTED - 19 To unlock a password-protected WD drive: 1. If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays. Use the navigation buttons to access its contents.