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...;t mit HDMI- WD TV™ HD Media Player 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, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are...
...;t mit HDMI- WD TV™ HD Media Player 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, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are...
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Table of Contents 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 WD Technical Support 2 Recording your WD Product Information 4 Registering your WD Product 4 Accessories 4 2 Product Overview 5 3 Features and Functions 6 Features 6 Connections 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package ...
Table of Contents 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 WD Technical Support 2 Recording your WD Product Information 4 Registering your WD Product 4 Accessories 4 2 Product Overview 5 3 Features and Functions 6 Features 6 Connections 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package ...
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ii 7 Playing Music 28 Music Playback 28 Music Playback Controls 30 Music Playback Options 30 8 Viewing Photos 32 Photo Display 32 Photo Display Options 33 Photo Slideshow 35 9 Settings and Advanced Features 40 Settings Navigation Buttons 40 Audio/Video 41 Music 43 Movie 44 Photo 44 System 47 Media Library 52 Locating Media Content 55 10 System Maintenance 60 System Firmware Upgrade 60 Troubleshooting 63 Common Error Messages 65 FAQs 66 11 Appendix 67 Supported formats 67 Regulatory Compliance 70 Warranty Information 73 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
ii 7 Playing Music 28 Music Playback 28 Music Playback Controls 30 Music Playback Options 30 8 Viewing Photos 32 Photo Display 32 Photo Display Options 33 Photo Slideshow 35 9 Settings and Advanced Features 40 Settings Navigation Buttons 40 Audio/Video 41 Music 43 Movie 44 Photo 44 System 47 Media Library 52 Locating Media Content 55 10 System Maintenance 60 System Firmware Upgrade 60 Troubleshooting 63 Common Error Messages 65 FAQs 66 11 Appendix 67 Supported formats 67 Regulatory Compliance 70 Warranty Information 73 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. Registration - Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the following page. Get online installation help for this product... to register your technical support questions through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. Register your WD product to your WD product online at https://www.wdc.com/...
... - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. Registration - Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the following page. Get online installation help for this product... to register your technical support questions through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. Register your WD product to your WD product online at https://www.wdc.com/...
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... 62430496 +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496 +800 ASK4 WDEU +31 880062100 +31 880062100 +31 880062100 Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available.
... 62430496 +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496 +800 ASK4 WDEU +31 880062100 +31 880062100 +31 880062100 Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available.
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...information on the label on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. Accessories For U.S. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 4 Register your new WD ...product. This information may be required when requesting technical support. You should also note the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD ...
...information on the label on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. Accessories For U.S. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 4 Register your new WD ...product. This information may be required when requesting technical support. You should also note the date of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD ...
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...your media library and configure settings. search by categories such as genre, album, artist, and date. • Search - High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to connect USB storage devices. The included remote...Features: • Up 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 • HDMI and composite video ports • Toslink (optical) audio port •...
...your media library and configure settings. search by categories such as genre, album, artist, and date. • Search - High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to connect USB storage devices. The included remote...Features: • Up 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 • HDMI and composite video ports • Toslink (optical) audio port •...
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... files. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to a receiver. Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support* • USB storage device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of the same digital content but may actually include a few...and photo grouped together. Audio MP3 MP2 WAV/ PCM/ LPCM Dolby Digital* FLAC Audio Video container AIFF MPEG 1 Ogg Vorbis MPEG 2 MKA MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) WMV9 Video container AVI VOB Xvid DVR-MS MKV Photo Subtitle Playlist GIF SRT PLS BMP WPL JPEG M3U ...
... files. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to a receiver. Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support* • USB storage device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of the same digital content but may actually include a few...and photo grouped together. Audio MP3 MP2 WAV/ PCM/ LPCM Dolby Digital* FLAC Audio Video container AIFF MPEG 1 Ogg Vorbis MPEG 2 MKA MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) WMV9 Video container AVI VOB Xvid DVR-MS MKV Photo Subtitle Playlist GIF SRT PLS BMP WPL JPEG M3U ...
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...Reset the HD media player to factory settings (using a finetipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip) Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book® Studio and My Passport...™ Studio™ drives. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual USB Storage File System Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32...
...Reset the HD media player to factory settings (using a finetipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip) Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book® Studio and My Passport...™ Studio™ drives. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual USB Storage File System Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32...
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...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 optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Connect the USB device containing... interface. Minimum Installation Requirements • Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • WD storage device with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with USB 2.0 interface. Minimum Installation ...
...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 optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Connect the USB device containing... interface. Minimum Installation Requirements • Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • WD storage device with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with USB 2.0 interface. Minimum Installation ...
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Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by your TV depends on page 21. Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by the HD media player. Note: HDMI and ... Specialized, high-definition connector • 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
Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by your TV depends on page 21. Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by the HD media player. Note: HDMI and ... Specialized, high-definition connector • 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
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... can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your external drive to either of USB hubs is not supported. Connect the USB device to your HD media player. If the HD media player does not detect any storage devices, "No storage present" ...appears on drives that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of available media files. Not all features are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is detected, ...
... can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your external drive to either of USB hubs is not supported. Connect the USB device to your HD media player. If the HD media player does not detect any storage devices, "No storage present" ...appears on drives that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of available media files. Not all features are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is detected, ...
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Standby mode. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. Does not search subfolder. The infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote. Important: Make sure there ...) 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. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. • Press once to jump to the start of the selected media file. • Enables the currently...
Standby mode. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. Does not search subfolder. The infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote. Important: Make sure there ...) 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. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. • Press once to jump to the start of the selected media file. • Enables the currently...
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... arrow buttons on the remote control to the Video category. WATCHING VIDEO - 22 Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. • MPEG 1 • MPEG 2 • MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) • WMV9 • AVI • Xvid • DVR-MS • MKV • DAT (VCD/SVCD) Video Playback To play back...
... arrow buttons on the remote control to the Video category. WATCHING VIDEO - 22 Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. • MPEG 1 • MPEG 2 • MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) • WMV9 • AVI • Xvid • DVR-MS • MKV • DAT (VCD/SVCD) Video Playback To play back...
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... (see "Browser Display" on page 49 for more information. WATCHING VIDEO - 23 The display will display available video files and video folders. Only video files supported by the HD media player are prompted to choose whether to open a video file that folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY. Select OK to resume playback...
... (see "Browser Display" on page 49 for more information. WATCHING VIDEO - 23 The display will display available video files and video folders. Only video files supported by the HD media player are prompted to choose whether to open a video file that folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY. Select OK to resume playback...
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... Press PREV (previous track) twice Function Discontinues video playback Pauses or resumes video playback Scans the video playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following information about the current video: Video playback progress bar Video filename Elapsed and total playback times The icon for the current repeat mode...
... Press PREV (previous track) twice Function Discontinues video playback Pauses or resumes video playback Scans the video playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following information about the current video: Video playback progress bar Video filename Elapsed and total playback times The icon for the current repeat mode...
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During video playback, press OPTION. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that are supported) need to have the exact same file name as the media they are playing (the extensions will be different) and need to be located in ...
During video playback, press OPTION. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that are supported) need to have the exact same file name as the media they are playing (the extensions will be different) and need to be located in ...
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...TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on your music library to a USB device and listen ... enabled, you can navigate using a filter option (All Music, Artist, Genre, Album, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by the HD media player are supported. • Audio - The following audio file and audio codec formats are displayed. Highlight All Music , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is displayed. 2....
...TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on your music library to a USB device and listen ... enabled, you can navigate using a filter option (All Music, Artist, Genre, Album, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by the HD media player are supported. • Audio - The following audio file and audio codec formats are displayed. Highlight All Music , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is displayed. 2....
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... STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. PLAYING MUSIC - 30 Scan the audio playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following scan speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× Press PREV (previous track) once. The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. Press...
... STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. PLAYING MUSIC - 30 Scan the audio playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following scan speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× Press PREV (previous track) once. The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. Press...
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... file where the screen will display the metadata. iTouch is not set the audio tracks in random order. The current audio track is therefore not supported. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. During music playback, press OPTION. You can view the original file information when you press STOP or BACK. ... the playback progress bar. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed. Note: WD TV HD Media Player does not support playback of protective content such as they are in the current music folder/playlist is displayed. Note: The WD TV HD Media Player only...
... file where the screen will display the metadata. iTouch is not set the audio tracks in random order. The current audio track is therefore not supported. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. During music playback, press OPTION. You can view the original file information when you press STOP or BACK. ... the playback progress bar. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed. Note: WD TV HD Media Player does not support playback of protective content such as they are in the current music folder/playlist is displayed. Note: The WD TV HD Media Player only...