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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 - ii
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... audio, video, and image file formats. It supports high-definition video playback of 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 ... control lets you for TVs with a variety of its location in folders or drives. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to connect ...
... audio, video, and image file formats. It supports high-definition video playback of 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 ... control lets you for TVs with a variety of its location in folders or drives. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to connect ...
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... devices, see Article #2581 in different digital formats. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to a receiver. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of multiformat files. WD HD TV Media Player is connected through to HD mode when it is capable of playing several different types of Dolby Laboratories. **Single layer only. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions...
... devices, see Article #2581 in different digital formats. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to a receiver. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of multiformat files. WD HD TV Media Player is connected through to HD mode when it is capable of playing several different types of Dolby Laboratories. **Single layer only. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions...
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OPTION 8 12. HOME 3. STOP 7. SEARCH 7 11. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 11 12 13 14 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Navigation buttons 3 5. EJECT (safe removal of attached 10 storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. ENTER 6. BACK 4 8. REV (rewind) 5 9. Infrared transmitter 2. PREV (previous track) 6 10. POWER 2 4. FF (fast forward) 9 14. Remote Control 1. PAUSE/PLAY 13. NEXT (next track) 15.
OPTION 8 12. HOME 3. STOP 7. SEARCH 7 11. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 11 12 13 14 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Navigation buttons 3 5. EJECT (safe removal of attached 10 storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. ENTER 6. BACK 4 8. REV (rewind) 5 9. Infrared transmitter 2. PREV (previous track) 6 10. POWER 2 4. FF (fast forward) 9 14. Remote Control 1. PAUSE/PLAY 13. NEXT (next track) 15.
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...: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 45 Operating the HD Media Player Using the Remote Control The HD media player remote control lets you can safely remove a USB device. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP BACK REV (rewind) PREV (previous track) SEARCH (current folder) OPTION PAUSE/PLAY FF (fast forward) NEXT (next track) EJECT...
...: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 45 Operating the HD Media Player Using the Remote Control The HD media player remote control lets you can safely remove a USB device. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP BACK REV (rewind) PREV (previous track) SEARCH (current folder) OPTION PAUSE/PLAY FF (fast forward) NEXT (next track) EJECT...
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. WATCHING VIDEO - 22 6 Watching Video You can choose to the Video category. 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 ...8226; MKV • DAT (VCD/SVCD) Video Playback To play back video: 1. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is enabled, you can watch videos on your TV using the left and ...
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. WATCHING VIDEO - 22 6 Watching Video You can choose to the Video category. 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 ...8226; MKV • DAT (VCD/SVCD) Video Playback To play back video: 1. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is enabled, you can watch videos on your TV using the left and ...
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... Only video files supported by the HD media player are prompted to choose whether to play the file from the beginning or resume playback from the beginning. If you try to start playback from the last playback position. The display will display available video files and video folders. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will...
... Only video files supported by the HD media player are prompted to choose whether to play the file from the beginning or resume playback from the beginning. If you try to start playback from the last playback position. The display will display available video files and video folders. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will...
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... (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... playback from the beginning Plays the next video file in the video folder/playlist Plays the previous video file in the video folder/ playlist Video Playback Options The Video toolbar has several command icons to select the scan speed) 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback ...
... (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... playback from the beginning Plays the next video file in the video folder/playlist Plays the previous video file in the video folder/ playlist Video Playback Options The Video toolbar has several command icons to select the scan speed) 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback ...
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...file. Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to view subtitles during video playback. To change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Selecting Subtitles Use this option to change the viewing scale: 1. WATCHING VIDEO - 26 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 or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to disable subtitles. ...
...file. Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to view subtitles during video playback. To change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Selecting Subtitles Use this option to change the viewing scale: 1. WATCHING VIDEO - 26 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 or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to disable subtitles. ...
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Options include: Normal - The current video is played in the current video folder/playlist is played repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. WATCHING VIDEO - 27 All the files in sequence, and repeatedly, until the repeat mode icon you want...displayed. During video playback, press OPTION. Highlight the repeat icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. Repeat All - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to repeat the video currently playing. Using Video Repeat Use this option to the default viewing scale.
Options include: Normal - The current video is played in the current video folder/playlist is played repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. WATCHING VIDEO - 27 All the files in sequence, and repeatedly, until the repeat mode icon you want...displayed. During video playback, press OPTION. Highlight the repeat icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. Repeat All - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to repeat the video currently playing. Using Video Repeat Use this option to the default viewing scale.
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..., when available) or in list mode depending on the remote control to it from your Browser Display setting. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to scroll through the options listed. AIFF, Ogg...ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is displayed. 2. The following audio file and audio codec formats are displayed. Only audio files supported by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on your entertainment unit. MP3, MP2, WAV/PCM/LPCM, Dolby Digital, FLAC, and...
..., when available) or in list mode depending on the remote control to it from your Browser Display setting. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to scroll through the options listed. AIFF, Ogg...ENTER. -ORIf Media Library is displayed. 2. The following audio file and audio codec formats are displayed. Only audio files supported by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on your entertainment unit. MP3, MP2, WAV/PCM/LPCM, Dolby Digital, FLAC, and...
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...the file, and then press ENTER. • To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY. • To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that folder, and then press PAUSE.../PLAY. The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently played audio file: Current repeat and shuffle modes (if enabled) Album art (if available) Audio playback progress bar Elapsed time and total playback time Album name Artist Genre Next song Audio filename PLAYING MUSIC - 29 WD TV HD Media Player ...
...the file, and then press ENTER. • To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY. • To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that folder, and then press PAUSE.../PLAY. The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently played audio file: Current repeat and shuffle modes (if enabled) Album art (if available) Audio playback progress bar Elapsed time and total playback time Album name Artist Genre Next song Audio filename PLAYING MUSIC - 29 WD TV HD Media Player ...
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...the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. 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. PLAYING MUSIC - 30 The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. Press FF...) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to select the scan speed). 2.
...the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. 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. PLAYING MUSIC - 30 The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. Press FF...) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to select the scan speed). 2.
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.... During music playback, press OPTION. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. The current audio track is therefore not supported. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until you want is unable to play a file where the screen will only be played once. Playing music from your iPod with the HD media player. Options include: Normal -
.... During music playback, press OPTION. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. The current audio track is therefore not supported. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until you want is unable to play a file where the screen will only be played once. Playing music from your iPod with the HD media player. Options include: Normal -
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... containing the audio file/playlist you can choose to accompany the slideshow. (See "Music Playback" on page 32.) 2. Photo Slideshow The HD media player allows you may want in the slideshow. (See "Photo Display" on page 28.) 2. To start the slideshow. Select the Picture Info... Select the photo folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY to create a slideshow using the contents of the screen. 2. Select the audio file/playlist, and then press PLAY. • If you selected a single audio file, you to start a slideshow: 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Picture Information Panel...
... containing the audio file/playlist you can choose to accompany the slideshow. (See "Music Playback" on page 32.) 2. Photo Slideshow The HD media player allows you may want in the slideshow. (See "Photo Display" on page 28.) 2. To start the slideshow. Select the Picture Info... Select the photo folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY to create a slideshow using the contents of the screen. 2. Select the audio file/playlist, and then press PLAY. • If you selected a single audio file, you to start a slideshow: 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Picture Information Panel...
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... (previous track) twice Function Discontinue the slideshow Pause or resume the slideshow Stop the music background Display the next picture file in the slideshow Play the previous picture file in the "Settings and Advanced Features" on the remote control to hide the Slideshow Information Panel. Configuring the slideshow settings... effect, and interval time. VIEWING PHOTOS - 37 The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of icons for slideshow repeat and shuffle modes. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION.
... (previous track) twice Function Discontinue the slideshow Pause or resume the slideshow Stop the music background Display the next picture file in the slideshow Play the previous picture file in the "Settings and Advanced Features" on the remote control to hide the Slideshow Information Panel. Configuring the slideshow settings... effect, and interval time. VIEWING PHOTOS - 37 The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of icons for slideshow repeat and shuffle modes. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION.
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During a slideshow, press OPTION. Select , then press ENTER repeatedly until you want is played once. Options include: Normal - VIEWING PHOTOS - 38 The slideshow is displayed. When the last image is displayed, the previous browser screen is played repeatedly until the repeat mode you press Stop or Back. The slideshow is displayed. Repeat - To set the slideshow to set the slideshow repeat mode: 1. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Repeating a Slideshow Use this option to play in a loop sequence.
During a slideshow, press OPTION. Select , then press ENTER repeatedly until you want is played once. Options include: Normal - VIEWING PHOTOS - 38 The slideshow is displayed. When the last image is displayed, the previous browser screen is played repeatedly until the repeat mode you press Stop or Back. The slideshow is displayed. Repeat - To set the slideshow to set the slideshow repeat mode: 1. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Repeating a Slideshow Use this option to play in a loop sequence.
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... ADVANCED FEATURES - 54 The content categories are listed in the following table. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Media Library Categories Once the Media Library process completes, all available media files are organized with similar types of image folders/files that have been played recently (the 30 most recent in each category) Displays a list of video playlists...
... ADVANCED FEATURES - 54 The content categories are listed in the following table. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Media Library Categories Once the Media Library process completes, all available media files are organized with similar types of image folders/files that have been played recently (the 30 most recent in each category) Displays a list of video playlists...
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...Down arrow buttons to select the media file you have defined the search terms, highlight Search on the bottom of the on -screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. After you are looking for, then press ENTER or PAUSE/PLAY to display the on -screen keyboard..., then press ENTER. The search results are listed as shown below. 6. If no media files match the search, the following message appears: 5. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press ENTER to start playback. If media files matching your search ...
...Down arrow buttons to select the media file you have defined the search terms, highlight Search on the bottom of the on -screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. After you are looking for, then press ENTER or PAUSE/PLAY to display the on -screen keyboard..., then press ENTER. The search results are listed as shown below. 6. If no media files match the search, the following message appears: 5. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 4. Press ENTER to start playback. If media files matching your search ...
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... a CRT TV, navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and: - Troubleshooting WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem DISPLAY The TV screen is on. The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED is blank and the HD media player power LED ...play. If the same thing happens, contact the WD Technical Support for assistance (see "WD Technical Support" on page 2). • Make sure the TV is turned on. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly attached to the correct terminals on both the TV and the HD media player. • Make sure the HD media player...
... a CRT TV, navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and: - Troubleshooting WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem DISPLAY The TV screen is on. The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED is blank and the HD media player power LED ...play. If the same thing happens, contact the WD Technical Support for assistance (see "WD Technical Support" on page 2). • Make sure the TV is turned on. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly attached to the correct terminals on both the TV and the HD media player. • Make sure the HD media player...