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...subject to other countries; and WD Elements is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705058-800 May 2010 All rights reserved. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. ..., Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of...
...subject to other countries; and WD Elements is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California U.S.A. 92630 4079-705058-800 May 2010 All rights reserved. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. ..., Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of...
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... to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. Power supply cords should be routed so that...
... to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. Power supply cords should be routed so that...
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... on the label on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your WD product online...
... on the label on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. For users outside the U.S., visit http://support.wdc.com. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your WD product online...
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... WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. The WD Elements Play multimedia drive is turned on. Experience spectacular Full-HD video picture quality and crystal-clear digital audio. The HDMI port lets you need more space, plug USB drives into the...unique transitions and music on your video during navigation Multi-language subtitle support for purchasing the WD Elements Play multimedia drive. Camera compatible - Connect your digital camera or camcorder and play your music collection on the multimedia drive, then simply connect the drive to your...
... WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. The WD Elements Play multimedia drive is turned on. Experience spectacular Full-HD video picture quality and crystal-clear digital audio. The HDMI port lets you need more space, plug USB drives into the...unique transitions and music on your video during navigation Multi-language subtitle support for purchasing the WD Elements Play multimedia drive. Camera compatible - Connect your digital camera or camcorder and play your music collection on the multimedia drive, then simply connect the drive to your...
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... and Functions Features WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Audio/Video Interface HDMI 1.4 interface for digital audio and high-definition video Composite interface (RCA yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio Video ...includes 480i and 576i (composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (HDMI interface) Stereo or multi-channel digital surround (pass through your content by filename or by thumbnails of photos, album covers, and movie preview Search-search by the...
... and Functions Features WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Audio/Video Interface HDMI 1.4 interface for digital audio and high-definition video Composite interface (RCA yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio Video ...includes 480i and 576i (composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (HDMI interface) Stereo or multi-channel digital surround (pass through your content by filename or by thumbnails of photos, album covers, and movie preview Search-search by the...
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... view HDMI or composite video outputs Toslink (optical) audio output WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support USB storage device with a USB connector Portable multimedia drives with USB connector Digital cameras with USB connector For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2615...
... view HDMI or composite video outputs Toslink (optical) audio output WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support USB storage device with a USB connector Portable multimedia drives with USB connector Digital cameras with USB connector For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2615...
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... Reset the multimedia drive to your TV's HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately). 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...
... Reset the multimedia drive to your TV's HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately). 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...
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 LED Indicator WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 12 Item 1 2 Component Description Infrared receiver Receives signals from the remote control. Slow flashing (approximately every 2.5 seconds) Off-...
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 LED Indicator WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 12 Item 1 2 Component Description Infrared receiver Receives signals from the remote control. Slow flashing (approximately every 2.5 seconds) Off-...
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Infrared transmitter 2. ENTER 6. PREV (previous track) 10. SEARCH 11. NEXT (next track) 15. Navigation buttons 5. PAUSE/PLAY 13. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 18. HOME 3. STOP 7. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 Remote Control WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. POWER 4. OPTION 12. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. FF (fast forward) 14.
Infrared transmitter 2. ENTER 6. PREV (previous track) 10. SEARCH 11. NEXT (next track) 15. Navigation buttons 5. PAUSE/PLAY 13. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 18. HOME 3. STOP 7. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 Remote Control WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. POWER 4. OPTION 12. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. FF (fast forward) 14.
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For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. 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 ... drive is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). GETTING STARTED - 9 Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is compatible with a digital optical (Toslink) cable.
For Mac, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. 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 ... drive is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). GETTING STARTED - 9 Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is compatible with a digital optical (Toslink) cable.
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... The multimedia drive installation procedure is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all its contents. Connect a USB device containing media content (optional). WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive Reformatting The multimedia drive is outlined below: 1. GETTING STARTED - 10 Disconnect the multimedia drive from your TV or...
... The multimedia drive installation procedure is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all its contents. Connect a USB device containing media content (optional). WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive Reformatting The multimedia drive is outlined below: 1. GETTING STARTED - 10 Disconnect the multimedia drive from your TV or...
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... locations do not require a power plug clip. The multimedia drive powers up automatically. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 1 - Connect the power clip to the multimedia drive's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC...
... locations do not require a power plug clip. The multimedia drive powers up automatically. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 1 - Connect the power clip to the multimedia drive's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC...
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... 10 for details. 1. Drag and drop your media files from your computer to the multimedia drive or from your computer to your computer. Windows 1. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 2 - Loading Content On Your Multimedia Drive Transfer your favorite content from the multimedia drive to your computer. The multimedia...
... 10 for details. 1. Drag and drop your media files from your computer to the multimedia drive or from your computer to your computer. Windows 1. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 2 - Loading Content On Your Multimedia Drive Transfer your favorite content from the multimedia drive to your computer. The multimedia...
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WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 3 - Connection HDMI Composite Quality Best (up to the multimedia drive. Connecting the Multimedia Drive The following figures illustrate the ...
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 3 - Connection HDMI Composite Quality Best (up to the multimedia drive. Connecting the Multimedia Drive The following figures illustrate the ...
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Wait a few seconds for more information. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Select the appropriate TV input source. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection (composite cable sold separately): 1. Once the multimedia drive is not detected, ...
Wait a few seconds for more information. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Select the appropriate TV input source. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection (composite cable sold separately): 1. Once the multimedia drive is not detected, ...
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...This interface provides video quality resolution of up to "Using the Multimedia Drive Menu" on the multimedia drive. 2. Go to 1080p. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Once the multimedia drive is not detected, you may need to change ...
...This interface provides video quality resolution of up to "Using the Multimedia Drive Menu" on the multimedia drive. 2. Go to 1080p. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Once the multimedia drive is not detected, you may need to change ...
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Plug a Toslink (optical) cable (sold separately) into the digital optical port on your AV receiver. 4. GETTING STARTED - 16 Complete the composite or HDMI video connection as described in "Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition... drive. 3. Plug the other end of decoding multichannel audio through an AV receiver. 1. Select the appropriate audio source on your AV receiver. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Toslink (optical) Digital Audio Toslink (optical) digital can send digital audio to a receiver capable of the Toslink (optical) cable into the S/PDIF...
Plug a Toslink (optical) cable (sold separately) into the digital optical port on your AV receiver. 4. GETTING STARTED - 16 Complete the composite or HDMI video connection as described in "Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition... drive. 3. Plug the other end of decoding multichannel audio through an AV receiver. 1. Select the appropriate audio source on your AV receiver. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Toslink (optical) Digital Audio Toslink (optical) digital can send digital audio to a receiver capable of the Toslink (optical) cable into the S/PDIF...
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...1. Press the EJECT button on the eject prompt, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight the checkmark on the remote. 2. GETTING STARTED - 17 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 4 (Optional)- When the USB device is enabled by default). Connect the USB device to ensure compatibility. For ... multimedia drive has one USB port that you first press the EJECT button on . My Book external drive (sold separately) OR My Passport portable drive (sold separately) 2. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that supports playback from the multimedia drive. ...
...1. Press the EJECT button on the eject prompt, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight the checkmark on the remote. 2. GETTING STARTED - 17 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 4 (Optional)- When the USB device is enabled by default). Connect the USB device to ensure compatibility. For ... multimedia drive has one USB port that you first press the EJECT button on . My Book external drive (sold separately) OR My Passport portable drive (sold separately) 2. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that supports playback from the multimedia drive. ...
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WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 45 Operating the Multimedia Drive Using the Remote Control The multimedia drive remote control lets you can safely remove a USB ...
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 45 Operating the Multimedia Drive Using the Remote Control The multimedia drive remote control lets you can safely remove a USB ...
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..., see "Settings and Advanced Features" on the remote control. The icons on this screen let you browse your selection OPERATING THE MULTIMEDIA DRIVE - 19 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Using the Multimedia Drive Menu The multimedia drive Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on page 38.
..., see "Settings and Advanced Features" on the remote control. The icons on this screen let you browse your selection OPERATING THE MULTIMEDIA DRIVE - 19 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Using the Multimedia Drive Menu The multimedia drive Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on page 38.