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...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 trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital... 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, ...
...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 trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital... 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, ...
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... 6 Connections 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package Contents 10 Installation Requirements 10 Installation Procedure 10 5 Operating the HD Media Player 20 Using the Remote Control 20 Using the WD HD TV Media Player Menu 21 6 Watching Video 22 Video Playback 22 Video Playback Controls 24 Video Playback Options 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... 6 Connections 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package Contents 10 Installation Requirements 10 Installation Procedure 10 5 Operating the HD Media Player 20 Using the Remote Control 20 Using the WD HD TV Media Player Menu 21 6 Watching Video 22 Video Playback 22 Video Playback Controls 24 Video Playback Options 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to www.wdc.com. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. ...
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to www.wdc.com. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. ...
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... product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. Warranty & RMA Services - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Technical Support Important: Should you encounter any problem, please do not return this product, visit our product support website at support.wdc...
... product includes 30 days of new features and services, remember to get the latest updates and special offers. Warranty & RMA Services - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Technical Support Important: Should you encounter any problem, please do not return this product, visit our product support website at support.wdc...
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... 608 6008/+65 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. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system...
... 608 6008/+65 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. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system...
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... Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD TV HD Media Player. Accessories For U.S. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 4 Register your product. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your...
... Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD TV HD Media Player. Accessories For U.S. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 4 Register your product. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your...
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... optical interface (Toslink). You can filter by -step instructions for purchasing the WD TV HD Media Player. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you view all your media by genre, title, artist, filename, and partial filename. Two USB ports are available to ... manual provides step-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. Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail and list views - For...
... optical interface (Toslink). You can filter by -step instructions for purchasing the WD TV HD Media Player. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you view all your media by genre, title, artist, filename, and partial filename. Two USB ports are available to ... manual provides step-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. Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail and list views - For...
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...DVR-MS MKV Photo Subtitle Playlist GIF SRT PLS BMP WPL JPEG M3U TIF/ TIFF** PNG WMA AAC* *2-channel only. 2+channel signal is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI interface for digital... AV connection • Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio • Autosource function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a receiver. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through to...
...DVR-MS MKV Photo Subtitle Playlist GIF SRT PLS BMP WPL JPEG M3U TIF/ TIFF** PNG WMA AAC* *2-channel only. 2+channel signal is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI interface for digital... AV connection • Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio • Autosource function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a receiver. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through to...
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual USB Storage File System Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32 • HFS+ Note: ... 6 Toslink (optical) audio port 7 Composite jacks Description 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 ... cable sold separately) Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs.
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual USB Storage File System Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32 • HFS+ Note: ... 6 Toslink (optical) audio port 7 Composite jacks Description 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 ... cable sold separately) Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs.
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...The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off-The HD media player is in idle mode. • Off-No USB device is disconnected. • Blinking-A system diagnostic failure has occurred. See "Media Library" on page 63. • Receives signals from the USB storage. Point the... to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. • On-A USB device is being accessed and the HD media player is in standby mode or the power cable is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 See "Troubleshooting"...
...The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off-The HD media player is in idle mode. • Off-No USB device is disconnected. • Blinking-A system diagnostic failure has occurred. See "Media Library" on page 63. • Receives signals from the USB storage. Point the... to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. • On-A USB device is being accessed and the HD media player is in standby mode or the power cable is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 See "Troubleshooting"...
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POWER 2 4. OPTION 8 12. NEXT (next track) 15. PREV (previous track) 6 10. REV (rewind) 5 9. PAUSE/PLAY 13. Navigation buttons 3 5. ENTER 6. EJECT (safe removal of attached 10 storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. FF (fast forward) 9 14. BACK 4 8. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 11 12 13 14 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 SEARCH 7 11. STOP 7. HOME 3. Remote Control 1. Infrared transmitter 2.
POWER 2 4. OPTION 8 12. NEXT (next track) 15. PREV (previous track) 6 10. REV (rewind) 5 9. PAUSE/PLAY 13. Navigation buttons 3 5. ENTER 6. EJECT (safe removal of attached 10 storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. FF (fast forward) 9 14. BACK 4 8. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 11 12 13 14 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 SEARCH 7 11. STOP 7. HOME 3. Remote Control 1. Infrared transmitter 2.
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... audio input (audio playback only). Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with an optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Installation Procedure The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with USB 2.0... optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Connect the HD media player to your computer to the USB storage media. 2. GETTING STARTED - 10 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD HD TV Media Player Composite AV...
... audio input (audio playback only). Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with an optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Installation Procedure The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with USB 2.0... optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Connect the HD media player to your computer to the USB storage media. 2. GETTING STARTED - 10 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD HD TV Media Player Composite AV...
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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 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 not included). WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 -
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The HD media player powers up automatically. Connecting the Power Cable 1. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your ... 2. Connect the power cable to the power cable plug. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Connect the power clip to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. Refer to the illustration below. WD TV HD...
The HD media player powers up automatically. Connecting the Power Cable 1. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your ... 2. Connect the power cable to the power cable plug. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Connect the power clip to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. Refer to the illustration below. WD TV HD...
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...depending on page 21. The standard connection uses the included composite AV cables. If the HD media player is detected, the splash screen displays to the HD media player. Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Check the user documentation of ... Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by the HD media player. Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by ...
...depending on page 21. The standard connection uses the included composite AV cables. If the HD media player is detected, the splash screen displays to the HD media player. Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Check the user documentation of ... Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by the HD media player. Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by ...
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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. Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. 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. Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. 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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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. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your receiver or home theater system. As an ...option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3. Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on the HD media player. 2. Select the appropriate TV input source. GETTING STARTED - 15 Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. 5. Plug a Toslink (optical...
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. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your receiver or home theater system. As an ...option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3. Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on the HD media player. 2. Select the appropriate TV input source. GETTING STARTED - 15 Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. 5. Plug a Toslink (optical...
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...the Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on your HD media player. 4. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 16 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without...multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on the HD media player. 2. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the DVI port on your TV. 3....
...the Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on your HD media player. 4. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 16 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without...multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on the HD media player. 2. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the DVI port on your TV. 3....
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your TV (if available). 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. 4. Select the appropriate TV input source. My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 3. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 2.
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your TV (if available). 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. 4. Select the appropriate TV input source. My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 3. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 2.
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...can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your external drive to the HD media player. Connecting a USB Device The HD media player has two USB ports that are available on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported WD...My Passport portable drive (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2. For information on the storage device connected to your HD media player. HFS+Journaling must be disabled on disabling Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. WD TV HD...
...can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your external drive to the HD media player. Connecting a USB Device The HD media player has two USB ports that are available on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported WD...My Passport portable drive (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2. For information on the storage device connected to your HD media player. HFS+Journaling must be disabled on disabling Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. WD TV HD...