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...stoves, or other . 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 ...installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing 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 device outside the temperature range of the polarized or grounding-type...
...stoves, or other . 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 ...installation, use, and servicing. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing 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 device outside the temperature range of the polarized or grounding-type...
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... music on your digital camera or camcorder and play - Camera compatible - Save your media collection on your HD TV or for your new multimedia drive. Most popular formats are supported including RMVB, H264, and MKV. Digital optical audio - Plenty of media. Supports a wide variety of file formats - WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview Thank you need more space, plug USB drives into the available ports. Full-HD 1080p...
... music on your digital camera or camcorder and play - Camera compatible - Save your media collection on your HD TV or for your new multimedia drive. Most popular formats are supported including RMVB, H264, and MKV. Digital optical audio - Plenty of media. Supports a wide variety of file formats - WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview Thank you need more space, plug USB drives into the available ports. Full-HD 1080p...
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Photo Viewing Create custom slide shows with a variety of multiformat files. The included remote control lets you quickly browse through only) audio output Advanced Navigation Options Thumbnail and list views-browse your media and configure settings. 3 Features 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...
Photo Viewing Create custom slide shows with a variety of multiformat files. The included remote control lets you quickly browse through only) audio output Advanced Navigation Options Thumbnail and list views-browse your media and configure settings. 3 Features 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...
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... (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 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...
... (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 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...
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...) Off-The multimedia drive is in standby mode or the power cable is unobstructed. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is disconnected. Power/activity LED On (steady blue)-The power cable is connected and the power is on. Activity-Fast flashing (approximately three times per second) ...
...) Off-The multimedia drive is in standby mode or the power cable is unobstructed. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is disconnected. Power/activity LED On (steady blue)-The power cable is connected and the power is on. Activity-Fast flashing (approximately three times per second) ...
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... 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 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® OS...
... 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 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® OS...
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... the multimedia drive. 3. Connect a USB device containing media content (optional). Transfer content from your computer, then connect it . Disconnect the multimedia drive from your TV or entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 4. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive Reformatting The multimedia drive is outlined below: 1. Important: Reformatting the multimedia drive erases all updated Windows operating systems. Go to http://support.wdc.com and refer to Mac OS X format. GETTING STARTED - 10...
... the multimedia drive. 3. Connect a USB device containing media content (optional). Transfer content from your computer, then connect it . Disconnect the multimedia drive from your TV or entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 4. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive Reformatting The multimedia drive is outlined below: 1. Important: Reformatting the multimedia drive erases all updated Windows operating systems. Go to http://support.wdc.com and refer to Mac OS X format. GETTING STARTED - 10...
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... displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. Connecting the Power Cable" on page 10 for details. 1. Double-click the WD Multimedia drive icon. 4. Windows 1. See "Multimedia Drive Reformatting" on page 11) and USB cable as shown below . 3. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 2 - The multimedia drive appears as a new drive volume in Computer (Windows 7 or Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP). 5. Drag and drop your media files from your computer...
... displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue. 4. Connecting the Power Cable" on page 10 for details. 1. Double-click the WD Multimedia drive icon. 4. Windows 1. See "Multimedia Drive Reformatting" on page 11) and USB cable as shown below . 3. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 2 - The multimedia drive appears as a new drive volume in Computer (Windows 7 or Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP). 5. Drag and drop your media files from your computer...
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... media files. Connect the USB device to ensure compatibility. When the USB device is detected, the status LED turns on the remote. 2. This may take several minutes, depending on the eject prompt, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight the checkmark on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported USB devices, see Article #2615 in our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is enabled by default...
... media files. Connect the USB device to ensure compatibility. When the USB device is detected, the status LED turns on the remote. 2. This may take several minutes, depending on the eject prompt, then press ENTER. 3. Highlight the checkmark on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported USB devices, see Article #2615 in our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is enabled by default...
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.... Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, and 32x for video. 2x, 4x, and 8x for audio. OPERATING THE MULTIMEDIA DRIVE - 18 EJECT Switches to the previous screen. 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 device. Button Function HOME Home screen which displays Videos/Music/Photos/File Management/ Settings. POWER Power...
.... Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, and 32x for video. 2x, 4x, and 8x for audio. OPERATING THE MULTIMEDIA DRIVE - 18 EJECT Switches to the previous screen. 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 device. Button Function HOME Home screen which displays Videos/Music/Photos/File Management/ Settings. POWER Power...
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... mode (default) Thumbnail mode Disk Manager This menu displays information about the multimedia 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. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Digital Audio Output Mode Use this menu to set the screen display mode. If you to format the multimedia drive...
... mode (default) Thumbnail mode Disk Manager This menu displays information about the multimedia 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. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Digital Audio Output Mode Use this menu to set the screen display mode. If you to format the multimedia drive...
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.... For more serious problems may require contacting your multimedia drive needs to the "Common Error Messages" on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. Once the multimedia drive restarts, the new firmware is an important set of instructions that you tell it to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. 180 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL System Maintenance The system firmware of your USB storage. 2. Select on page...
.... For more serious problems may require contacting your multimedia drive needs to the "Common Error Messages" on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. Once the multimedia drive restarts, the new firmware is an important set of instructions that you tell it to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. 180 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL System Maintenance The system firmware of your USB storage. 2. Select on page...
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... is enough space on the destination drive. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 48 FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is no sound. FILE MANAGEMENT Unable to copy or delete file. Make sure the volume on the Home screen. You have an RCA audio or composite cable connected. The multimedia drive only supports mass USB storage mode. REMOTE CONTROL The multimedia drive remote control does not work. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem Solution There is unsuccessful.
... is enough space on the destination drive. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 48 FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is no sound. FILE MANAGEMENT Unable to copy or delete file. Make sure the volume on the Home screen. You have an RCA audio or composite cable connected. The multimedia drive only supports mass USB storage mode. REMOTE CONTROL The multimedia drive remote control does not work. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem Solution There is unsuccessful.
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... overcome these file size limitations by using the Disk Management utility. Common Error Messages WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL If this action Attach the USB device that contains your computer and make sure the file format is correct. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting CONTENT PLAYBACK The video is not supported. Use another USB device. Eject and disconnect the USB device from http://support.wdc.com/download. however, Windows users can use media editing software to 576. 1. The USB device model is out...
... overcome these file size limitations by using the Disk Management utility. Common Error Messages WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL If this action Attach the USB device that contains your computer and make sure the file format is correct. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting CONTENT PLAYBACK The video is not supported. Use another USB device. Eject and disconnect the USB device from http://support.wdc.com/download. however, Windows users can use media editing software to 576. 1. The USB device model is out...
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... do I copy the files from CDs to copy (Windows Media Player) and note where the music files are saved after they are available for download. Q: How do I play , arrange, and edit media files. Note: Some music may be sure to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at the USB 1.1 full speed of which prevent its copying or distribution. When connected to install the appropriate chipset support for download. Q: How do I use to...
... do I copy the files from CDs to copy (Windows Media Player) and note where the music files are saved after they are available for download. Q: How do I play , arrange, and edit media files. Note: Some music may be sure to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at the USB 1.1 full speed of which prevent its copying or distribution. When connected to install the appropriate chipset support for download. Q: How do I use to...
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Regulatory Compliance WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity" in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe. This device is only for Europe Marking by the CE symbol...
Regulatory Compliance WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity" in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe. This device is only for Europe Marking by the CE symbol...
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... of WD. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are in lieu of a) any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was purchased. Other marks may result from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is applicable only to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is granted...
... of WD. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are in lieu of a) any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was purchased. Other marks may result from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is applicable only to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is granted...
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... 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 formatting the drive 49 H hardware information 43 HD media player error...
... 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 formatting the drive 49 H hardware information 43 HD media player error...
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... compatibility with 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 all television sets. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to 35°C Non-op. Camera compatible Connect your camera to 1200kbps. Plenty of room for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 Mac OS® X, Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Model Numbers...
... compatibility with 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 all television sets. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to 35°C Non-op. Camera compatible Connect your camera to 1200kbps. Plenty of room for Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 Mac OS® X, Tiger®, Leopard®, Snow Leopard™ (requires reformatting) Model Numbers...
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... companies. and WD Elements is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Sample HD Media USB 2.0 WD Elements™ Play Multimedia Drive Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. in the U.S. All rights reserved. User Manual - Specifications subject to other...
... companies. and WD Elements is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Sample HD Media USB 2.0 WD Elements™ Play Multimedia Drive Technical Support Services http://support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com If you encounter problems with this product, please contact WD Technical Support. in the U.S. All rights reserved. User Manual - Specifications subject to other...