Quick Install Guide
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.../KO 5 My Passport™ portable drive My Book® external drive USB 2.0 5°C - 35°C 41°F - 95°F USB 2.0 My Passport and stand, My Book, and USB cables sold separately) Minimum Installation Requirements • Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • External USB storage device. User Manual - and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Patent #'s: 5,451...
.../KO 5 My Passport™ portable drive My Book® external drive USB 2.0 5°C - 35°C 41°F - 95°F USB 2.0 My Passport and stand, My Book, and USB cables sold separately) Minimum Installation Requirements • Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • External USB storage device. User Manual - and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Patent #'s: 5,451...
User Manual
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... HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at https://www.wdc.com/register. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - E-mail support is free for your product online at the best telephone number...
... HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at https://www.wdc.com/register. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - E-mail support is free for your product online at the best telephone number...
User Manual
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... date of the device. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your product. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Accessories For U.S. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording...
... date of the device. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your product. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Accessories For U.S. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording...
User Manual
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... at www.westerndigital.com. The included remote control lets you quickly browse through an HDMI connection or standard definition for TVs with a variety of major audio, video, and image file formats. Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - You can filter by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. for purchasing the WD TV™ HD Media Player...
... at www.westerndigital.com. The included remote control lets you quickly browse through an HDMI connection or standard definition for TVs with a variety of major audio, video, and image file formats. Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - You can filter by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. for purchasing the WD TV™ HD Media Player...
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... TV HD Media Player is sent via digital pass through an HDMI cable. • Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface) • Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 78.) Audio codec MP3 MP2...
... TV HD Media Player is sent via digital pass through an HDMI cable. • Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface) • Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 78.) Audio codec MP3 MP2...
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... removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of DTS, Inc. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support* • USB storage device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book® Studio and My Passport™ Studio™ drives. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article...
... removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of DTS, Inc. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support* • USB storage device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book® Studio and My Passport™ Studio™ drives. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article...
User Manual
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... power adapter Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD Installation Requirements • Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video 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 an optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) *Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. Installation Procedure The HD media player installation...
... power adapter Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD Installation Requirements • Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video 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 an optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) *Can be turned off in Settings Menu if not needed. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. Installation Procedure The HD media player installation...
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... external drives, see Article # 2615 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com. GETTING STARTED - 18 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Not all features are available on disabling HFS+Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is detected, the status LED turns...
... external drives, see Article # 2615 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com. GETTING STARTED - 18 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Not all features are available on disabling HFS+Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is detected, the status LED turns...
User Manual
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... currently selected setting in the current folder. Standby mode. Toggles between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the HD media player. OPERATING THE WD TV HD MEDIA PLAYER - 21 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 Function Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup. Navigate through the audio/video playback. Stops playback. Goes...
... currently selected setting in the current folder. Standby mode. Toggles between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the HD media player. OPERATING THE WD TV HD MEDIA PLAYER - 21 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 Function Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup. Navigate through the audio/video playback. Stops playback. Goes...
User Manual
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.../PLAY. • To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your Browser Display setting (see "Video" on page 60 for more information on Browser Display settings). 3. Select OK to resume playback or Cancel to play the file from the beginning or resume playback from the beginning. WATCHING VIDEO - 30 The display will display available video files and video folders. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen...
.../PLAY. • To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in thumbnail (default), list mode, or video preview, depending on your Browser Display setting (see "Video" on page 60 for more information on Browser Display settings). 3. Select OK to resume playback or Cancel to play the file from the beginning or resume playback from the beginning. WATCHING VIDEO - 30 The display will display available video files and video folders. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen...
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Music Shuffle Mode Use this the media player is unable to play a file where the screen will display the metadata. During music playback, press OPTION. The media player instead reassigns new names for the enabled repeat mode will only be played once. Note: The WD TV Mini Media Player only supports USB mass storage mode. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until you want is played in sequence and repeatedly until the repeat icon you press STOP...
Music Shuffle Mode Use this the media player is unable to play a file where the screen will display the metadata. During music playback, press OPTION. The media player instead reassigns new names for the enabled repeat mode will only be played once. Note: The WD TV Mini Media Player only supports USB mass storage mode. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until you want is played in sequence and repeatedly until the repeat icon you press STOP...
User Manual
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... camera's memory card. The media player considers the camera's memory card as a read-only device and displays the following message. 2. Navigate to select , then press ENTER. Use the navigation buttons to the Home | Photo bar. 4. Attach your digital camera to view. • To open a single picture file for instructions. To view images from a digital camera: 1. Press ENTER to the media player via a USB port and view the supported images files stored in the photo folder, press PREV. The digital camera is considered a USB device. Digital Camera Support...
... camera's memory card. The media player considers the camera's memory card as a read-only device and displays the following message. 2. Navigate to select , then press ENTER. Use the navigation buttons to the Home | Photo bar. 4. Attach your digital camera to view. • To open a single picture file for instructions. To view images from a digital camera: 1. Press ENTER to the media player via a USB port and view the supported images files stored in the photo folder, press PREV. The digital camera is considered a USB device. Digital Camera Support...
User Manual
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... the Settings bar. 6. A power disruption during the firmware update. To update the firmware: 1. 180 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual System Maintenance The system software of your USB storage. 2. Go to www.westerndigital.com/wdtv and download the latest firmware update file for assistance. To ensure that your HD media player how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do what you encounter an error message, refer to a USB drive...
... the Settings bar. 6. A power disruption during the firmware update. To update the firmware: 1. 180 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual System Maintenance The system software of your USB storage. 2. Go to www.westerndigital.com/wdtv and download the latest firmware update file for assistance. To ensure that your HD media player how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do what you encounter an error message, refer to a USB drive...
User Manual
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... okay. • Make sure that the video resolution option is properly attached to the Home | Settings | System screen and: - FILES File does not play. Turn off or appears in the Photo Scaling field. • Verify compatibility. Make sure that the interface cable is set as the video output. - Refer to "Supported formats" on page 78. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to screen in a sidebar. The video display is selected as...
... okay. • Make sure that the video resolution option is properly attached to the Home | Settings | System screen and: - FILES File does not play. Turn off or appears in the Photo Scaling field. • Verify compatibility. Make sure that the interface cable is set as the video output. - Refer to "Supported formats" on page 78. • Use a media converter program to convert the file to screen in a sidebar. The video display is selected as...
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... a video that supports multiple audio channels, make sure the correct audio output setting is displayed. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade recovery splash screen is shown after you are properly inserted. • The batteries may already be enabled. - Go to update the system firmware, perform a system reset. If you are using the composite audio cable, the Stereo setting should be enabled. • If you turned on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. USB DEVICE...
... a video that supports multiple audio channels, make sure the correct audio output setting is displayed. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade recovery splash screen is shown after you are properly inserted. • The batteries may already be enabled. - Go to update the system firmware, perform a system reset. If you are using the composite audio cable, the Stereo setting should be enabled. • If you turned on the Home screen. • WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. USB DEVICE...
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... USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. There are different conditions under which this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. Common Error Messages WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear. Connect the USB device to your storage setting. 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the HD media player. 2. Connect the USB device to your computer and delete unnecessary files...
... USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. CONTENT PLAYBACK This folder is not supported. There are different conditions under which this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. Common Error Messages WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this error message may appear. Connect the USB device to your storage setting. 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the HD media player. 2. Connect the USB device to your computer and delete unnecessary files...
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... the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is assumed by WD is believed to be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration...
... the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is assumed by WD is believed to be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration...
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... 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual supported file formats 6 supported file systems 7 USB support 7 file formats image 40 playlist 6 subtitle 6 troubleshooting 77 file management file copy 49 file delete 54 file move 51 file system supported 7 troubleshooting 76 firmware upgrade procedure 71 troubleshooting 75 H HD media player error messages 76 features 6 firmware information 66 firmware upgrade 71 hardware information 66 home screen 22 I/O connectors 7 installation procedures 10 installation requirements 10 language setting 64 LED indicators 8 operating 21 overview 4 package contents...
... 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual supported file formats 6 supported file systems 7 USB support 7 file formats image 40 playlist 6 subtitle 6 troubleshooting 77 file management file copy 49 file delete 54 file move 51 file system supported 7 troubleshooting 76 firmware upgrade procedure 71 troubleshooting 75 H HD media player error messages 76 features 6 firmware information 66 firmware upgrade 71 hardware information 66 home screen 22 I/O connectors 7 installation procedures 10 installation requirements 10 language setting 64 LED indicators 8 operating 21 overview 4 package contents...
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..., 69 Settings menu 65 moving files 51 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual music album art 36 MLB categories 24 playback controls 38 playback procedures 36 playback screen 37 sequence setting 59 shuffle mode 39 supported formats 6 use in slideshow 44 music playback options 38 N navigation buttons 21 NTSC 59 O operating precautions 1 P package contents 10 PAL 59 panning photos 42 videos 34 password-protected WD drive 19 photo display options 42 Photo menus interval time 64...
..., 69 Settings menu 65 moving files 51 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual music album art 36 MLB categories 24 playback controls 38 playback procedures 36 playback screen 37 sequence setting 59 shuffle mode 39 supported formats 6 use in slideshow 44 music playback options 38 N navigation buttons 21 NTSC 59 O operating precautions 1 P package contents 10 PAL 59 panning photos 42 videos 34 password-protected WD drive 19 photo display options 42 Photo menus interval time 64...
Product Specifications
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... A/V (output) Optical audio (output) Contents HD Media player Compact remote with composite or component video connection. All product and packaging specifications subject to navigate through your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated HD menus. Manufactured under license from most popular file formats so you view or backup photos and video directly from actual products. Use the on -screen interface Use the included remote control to change without limits There's no support for living...
... A/V (output) Optical audio (output) Contents HD Media player Compact remote with composite or component video connection. All product and packaging specifications subject to navigate through your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated HD menus. Manufactured under license from most popular file formats so you view or backup photos and video directly from actual products. Use the on -screen interface Use the included remote control to change without limits There's no support for living...