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and WD Elements is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other companies. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific Japan +800.6008.6008 00 531 650442 Europe (toll free*) 00800...
and WD Elements is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. and other companies. Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. North America English Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) 800.832.4778 Asia Pacific Japan +800.6008.6008 00 531 650442 Europe (toll free*) 00800...
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... to assure personal safety. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. Power supply cords should be walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Servicing is required when the...
... to assure personal safety. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. Power supply cords should be walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Servicing is required when the...
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..., chapter listings, special features, and subtitles Photo slideshow with virtually all your digital media in high capacity hard drive offers room for PLS, M3U, WPL file types Preview your camera to the drive. Supports SPDIF and Dolby Digital native playback. Camera compatible - Connect your digital camera or camcorder and play or transfer content from your video during navigation Multi-language subtitle...
..., chapter listings, special features, and subtitles Photo slideshow with virtually all your digital media in high capacity hard drive offers room for PLS, M3U, WPL file types Preview your camera to the drive. Supports SPDIF and Dolby Digital native playback. Camera compatible - Connect your digital camera or camcorder and play or transfer content from your video during navigation Multi-language subtitle...
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... media and configure settings. Photo Viewing Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions Zoom, pan, repeat, shuffle, and rotate Movie Viewing Fast forward, rewind, previous, next, pause, repeat, shuffle, and zoom View subtitles View video menu (if supported by the file format) Video preview (if supported by filename and partial filename Content Playback The multimedia drive...
... media and configure settings. Photo Viewing Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions Zoom, pan, repeat, shuffle, and rotate Movie Viewing Fast forward, rewind, previous, next, pause, repeat, shuffle, and zoom View subtitles View video menu (if supported by the file format) Video preview (if supported by filename and partial filename Content Playback The multimedia drive...
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Connections WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 23 4 5 67 Item Component Description 1 USB port Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable multimedia drives, and digital cameras with USB connectors 2 Power jack Connects the power adapter 3 Mini USB port Supports connection of the multimedia drive to a computer as an external USB storage device for content transfer. 4 HDMI port Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks (composite cable sold separately) 5 Composite jacks Connect to factory settings (using a finetipped stylus or the ...
Connections WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 23 4 5 67 Item Component Description 1 USB port Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable multimedia drives, and digital cameras with USB connectors 2 Power jack Connects the power adapter 3 Mini USB port Supports connection of the multimedia drive to a computer as an external USB storage device for content transfer. 4 HDMI port Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks (composite cable sold separately) 5 Composite jacks Connect to factory settings (using a finetipped stylus or the ...
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Power/activity LED On (steady blue)-The power cable is connected and the power is disconnected. Slow flashing (approximately every 2.5 seconds) Off-The multimedia drive is in standby mode or the power cable is on. Activity-Fast flashing (approximately three times per second) System standby- Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path...
Power/activity LED On (steady blue)-The power cable is connected and the power is disconnected. Slow flashing (approximately every 2.5 seconds) Off-The multimedia drive is in standby mode or the power cable is on. Activity-Fast flashing (approximately three times per second) System standby- Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path...
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... is compatible with a digital optical (Toslink) cable. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive USB cable Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video input Computer with a USB 2.0 connector Optional: Stereo or AV receiver with the following operating systems: Windows® Windows XP Windows Vista® Windows 7 Mac...
... is compatible with a digital optical (Toslink) cable. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive USB cable Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video input Computer with a USB 2.0 connector Optional: Stereo or AV receiver with the following operating systems: Windows® Windows XP Windows Vista® Windows 7 Mac...
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See "Troubleshooting" on the multimedia drive, be sure to Mac OS X format. Important: Reformatting the multimedia drive erases all updated Windows operating systems. Go to http://support.wdc.com and refer to Knowledge Base Answer ID 3865 for more information about reformatting a drive. GETTING STARTED - 10 Connect the power cable. 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. If you have already saved files on page 57 for reformatting the drive to...
See "Troubleshooting" on the multimedia drive, be sure to Mac OS X format. Important: Reformatting the multimedia drive erases all updated Windows operating systems. Go to http://support.wdc.com and refer to Knowledge Base Answer ID 3865 for more information about reformatting a drive. GETTING STARTED - 10 Connect the power cable. 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. If you have already saved files on page 57 for reformatting the drive to...
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... USB cable as shown below . 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Drive utilities are installed automatically. Connect the drive's power cable (see "Step 1 - Drag and drop your media files from the multimedia drive using a Mac, you must reformat the drive. The drive mounts to your computer to the multimedia drive or from your computer. Drag and drop your media files from the multimedia drive to the desktop and a WD Multimedia icon appears. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step...
... USB cable as shown below . 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Drive utilities are installed automatically. Connect the drive's power cable (see "Step 1 - Drag and drop your media files from the multimedia drive using a Mac, you must reformat the drive. The drive mounts to your computer to the multimedia drive or from your computer. Drag and drop your media files from the multimedia drive to the desktop and a WD Multimedia icon appears. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step...
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... drive scans the USB device for media files. (Scanning is detected, the status LED turns on the remote control before removing a USB device. My Book external drive (sold separately) OR My Passport portable drive (sold separately) 2. To remove a USB device: 1. The multimedia drive has one USB port that you first press the EJECT button on . Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that supports playback from an external USB storage device. For instructions on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported USB devices...
... drive scans the USB device for media files. (Scanning is detected, the status LED turns on the remote control before removing a USB device. My Book external drive (sold separately) OR My Passport portable drive (sold separately) 2. To remove a USB device: 1. The multimedia drive has one USB port that you first press the EJECT button on . Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that supports playback from an external USB storage device. For instructions on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported USB devices...
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... the start of the selected media file. Enables the currently selected setting in the current folder. FF (fast forward) Scans forward through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, and toolbars. BACK Goes back to the previous screen. OPERATING THE MULTIMEDIA DRIVE - 18 STOP Discontinues playback and goes back to the previous screen. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 45 Operating the Multimedia Drive Using...
... the start of the selected media file. Enables the currently selected setting in the current folder. FF (fast forward) Scans forward through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, and toolbars. BACK Goes back to the previous screen. OPERATING THE MULTIMEDIA DRIVE - 18 STOP Discontinues playback and goes back to the previous screen. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 45 Operating the Multimedia Drive Using...
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... drive, including: Storage Type Free Space Total Size File System Disk Manager also allows you have already saved files on the multimedia drive, be sure to back them up before reformatting it. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 42 Options include: 4:3 (default) 16:9 Photo Scaling Display as is (default) Fit to screen Video Output Resolution Use this menu to set...
... drive, including: Storage Type Free Space Total Size File System Disk Manager also allows you have already saved files on the multimedia drive, be sure to back them up before reformatting it. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 42 Options include: 4:3 (default) 16:9 Photo Scaling Display as is (default) Fit to screen Video Output Resolution Use this menu to set...
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... user manual. Upon detecting a firmware update, the multimedia drive automatically opens a screen asking you if you do . Solutions to http://support.wdc.com and download the latest firmware update file for assistance. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of your product at http://register.wdc.com. A power disruption during the firmware update. This will update the firmware, then automatically restart. Important: Make sure the multimedia drive's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support...
... user manual. Upon detecting a firmware update, the multimedia drive automatically opens a screen asking you if you do . Solutions to http://support.wdc.com and download the latest firmware update file for assistance. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of your product at http://register.wdc.com. A power disruption during the firmware update. This will update the firmware, then automatically restart. Important: Make sure the multimedia drive's AC power adapter remains connected during the update process can improve support...
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... there is selected for your connection type: - USB DEVICE The attached USB device is unsuccessful. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is not visible on the Home screen. You have Digital Ouput selected as your audio output mode and have a Toslink cable connected. - You have an RCA audio or composite cable connected. The multimedia drive only supports mass USB storage mode. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 48 Make sure that the USB device is configured as your...
... there is selected for your connection type: - USB DEVICE The attached USB device is unsuccessful. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is not visible on the Home screen. You have Digital Ouput selected as your audio output mode and have a Toslink cable connected. - You have an RCA audio or composite cable connected. The multimedia drive only supports mass USB storage mode. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 48 Make sure that the USB device is configured as your...
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..., Windows users can use media editing software to your media files. Perform this message appears HOME No storage present. Connect the USB device to recreate the file in Windows; To create partitions larger than 32 GB in a compatible format. 3. The USB device model is out of up to the FAT32 file system* Use the drive on page 52. 1. You can overcome these file size limitations by using the Disk Management utility. WD TV multimedia drive only decodes in Windows XP and Vista Install, partition...
..., Windows users can use media editing software to your media files. Perform this message appears HOME No storage present. Connect the USB device to recreate the file in Windows; To create partitions larger than 32 GB in a compatible format. 3. The USB device model is out of up to the FAT32 file system* Use the drive on page 52. 1. You can overcome these file size limitations by using the Disk Management utility. WD TV multimedia drive only decodes in Windows XP and Vista Install, partition...
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... program that let you play or modify media on your computer. 2. Click the Start Rip button (Windows Media Player). 6. Note: Some music may be sure to a hard drive, typically from CDs to 12 Mbps. A: You can search the Internet with USB 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at the USB 1.1 full speed of copying audio (or video) content to install the appropriate chipset support for media files.
... program that let you play or modify media on your computer. 2. Click the Start Rip button (Windows Media Player). 6. Note: Some music may be sure to a hard drive, typically from CDs to 12 Mbps. A: You can search the Internet with USB 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at the USB 1.1 full speed of copying audio (or video) content to install the appropriate chipset support for media files.
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... ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is on file at Western Digital...
... ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the compatible UL Listed AC adapter. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is on file at Western Digital...
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... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that belong to other companies. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of HDMI Licensing LLC. and WD Elements and My Passport are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products...
... Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that belong to other companies. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD reserves the right to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of HDMI Licensing LLC. and WD Elements and My Passport are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products...
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... 42 C compatibility 9 operating systems 9 composite AV connection 14 converting drive format 49 D Digital Audio Output Mode 42 Disk Manager 42 display mode 42 display troubleshooting 47 drive reformatting 10 DVI connection 16 E Eject function button 18 procedure 17 environmental compliance (China) 58 error messages 49 F features 4 AV interfaces 4 supported file formats 4 supported file systems 5 USB support 5 file formats troubleshooting 49 file system supported 5 firmware information 43 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL upgrade 46 firmware upgrade procedure 46 troubleshooting 48...
... 42 C compatibility 9 operating systems 9 composite AV connection 14 converting drive format 49 D Digital Audio Output Mode 42 Disk Manager 42 display mode 42 display troubleshooting 47 drive reformatting 10 DVI connection 16 E Eject function button 18 procedure 17 environmental compliance (China) 58 error messages 49 F features 4 AV interfaces 4 supported file formats 4 supported file systems 5 USB support 5 file formats troubleshooting 49 file system supported 5 firmware information 43 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL upgrade 46 firmware upgrade procedure 46 troubleshooting 48...
Product Specifications
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... batteries USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height: 1.6 in (41 mm) Depth: 8.9 in (225 mm) Width: 5.9 in (149 mm) Weight: 2.31 lb (1.05 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for tons of the specific countries in high capacity hard drive offers room for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 Mac OS® X, Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Model Numbers APAC WDBABV0000ABK-PESN EMEA WDBABV0000ABK-EESN Operating Specifications Operating...
... batteries USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Dimensions Height: 1.6 in (41 mm) Depth: 8.9 in (225 mm) Width: 5.9 in (149 mm) Weight: 2.31 lb (1.05 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for tons of the specific countries in high capacity hard drive offers room for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 Mac OS® X, Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Model Numbers APAC WDBABV0000ABK-PESN EMEA WDBABV0000ABK-EESN Operating Specifications Operating...