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... 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 trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD TV HD Media Player and...
... 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 trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD TV HD Media Player and...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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... for your WD product or software. Download drivers, software, and updates for your product. 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.com and choose from these topics: Downloads - If you informed of your...
... for your WD product or software. Download drivers, software, and updates for your product. 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.com and choose from these topics: Downloads - If you informed of your...
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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 hardware, and system software versions available. North America Latin America Spanish Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India ... 1 800 1441 0159 +800 6008 6008/+800 608 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 hardware, and system software versions available. North America Latin America Spanish Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India ... 1 800 1441 0159 +800 6008 6008/+800 608 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.
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For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your WD product online at register.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 4 You should ... your new WD product. Register your product. You can find this information on the label on the date of your WD TV HD Media Player. This information may be required when requesting technical support. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of free technical...
For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your WD product online at register.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 4 You should ... your new WD product. Register your product. You can find this information on the label on the date of your WD TV HD Media Player. This information may be required when requesting technical support. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of free technical...
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... thumbnails of major audio, video, and image file formats. The WD TV HD Media Player is supported from an optical interface (Toslink). High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to 1080p through an HDMI connection or standard definition for TVs with a variety of its location in one menu regardless of transitions...
... thumbnails of major audio, video, and image file formats. The WD TV HD Media Player is supported from an optical interface (Toslink). High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to 1080p through an HDMI connection or standard definition for TVs with a variety of its location in one menu regardless of transitions...
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... different digital formats. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video • Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection • Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio • Autosource function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to "Supported...
... different digital formats. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video • Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection • Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio • Autosource function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to "Supported...
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... 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...AV receiver (Toslink 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...
... 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...AV receiver (Toslink 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...
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... optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Installation Procedure The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD My Passport stand 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...
... optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Installation Procedure The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD My Passport stand 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...
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... Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by your TV depends on the quality of your TV and its connection to indicate system bootup, then the...
... Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by your TV depends on the quality of your TV and its connection to indicate system bootup, then the...
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... device and the number of USB hubs is enabled by default. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device The HD media player has two USB ports that are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is not supported. For information on disabling HFS+Journaling, see page 7. You can still... be disabled on disabling Journaling, see Article # 2615 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com. Connect the USB device to the HD media player. GETTING STARTED - 18 The use of available media files. Not all features are available on and the Home screen displays the new USB...
... device and the number of USB hubs is enabled by default. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device The HD media player has two USB ports that are preformatted for media files. (Scanning is not supported. For information on disabling HFS+Journaling, see page 7. You can still... be disabled on disabling Journaling, see Article # 2615 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com. Connect the USB device to the HD media player. GETTING STARTED - 18 The use of available media files. Not all features are available on and the Home screen displays the new USB...
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... playback options, and customize the system settings. Toggles between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the HD media player. Skips to the previous screen. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP ... the start of the selected media file. • Enables the currently selected setting in the current folder. Navigate through the audio/video playback. 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 ...
... playback options, and customize the system settings. Toggles between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the HD media player. Skips to the previous screen. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER STOP ... the start of the selected media file. • Enables the currently selected setting in the current folder. Navigate through the audio/video playback. 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 ...
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...TV using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to the Video category. 6 Watching Video You can choose to navigate using a filter option (All Video, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Video icon and then using the HD media player. 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...
...TV using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to the Video category. 6 Watching Video You can choose to navigate using a filter option (All Video, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Video icon and then using the HD media player. 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...
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If you are displayed. 3. Only video files supported by the HD media player are prompted to choose whether to play . • To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. • To begin ... from the beginning or resume playback from the beginning. Select OK to resume playback or Cancel to start playback from the last playback position. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will either be in that has been partially played before, you try to open a video file that folder, then press PAUSE...
If you are displayed. 3. Only video files supported by the HD media player are prompted to choose whether to play . • To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. • To begin ... from the beginning or resume playback from the beginning. Select OK to resume playback or Cancel to start playback from the last playback position. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will either be in that has been partially played before, you try to open a video file that folder, then press PAUSE...
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... NEXT 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... - 24 Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to control video playback: Button STOP PAUSE/PLAY 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the bottom of the screen.
... NEXT 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... - 24 Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to control video playback: Button STOP PAUSE/PLAY 1. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the bottom of the screen.
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... are supported) need to be located in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to zoom in the same folder as the video file. During video playback, press OPTION. To view subtitles: 1. Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to disable subtitles. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual... Selecting Subtitles Use this option to have the exact same file name as the media they are located in the same folder as the video file. Make sure the subtitle ...
... are supported) need to be located in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to zoom in the same folder as the video file. During video playback, press OPTION. To view subtitles: 1. Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to disable subtitles. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual... Selecting Subtitles Use this option to have the exact same file name as the media they are located in the same folder as the video file. Make sure the subtitle ...
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...Ogg Vorbis, and MKA Music Playback 1. MP3, MP2, WAV/PCM/LPCM, Dolby Digital, FLAC, and WMA • Audio containers/codecs - Press HOME, then highlight the Music bar. Only audio files supported by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons ... by the HD media player are supported. • Audio - The screen will either be in thumbnail (showing the music album art, when available) or in list mode depending on the remote control to it from your entertainment unit. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy...
...Ogg Vorbis, and MKA Music Playback 1. MP3, MP2, WAV/PCM/LPCM, Dolby Digital, FLAC, and WMA • Audio containers/codecs - Press HOME, then highlight the Music bar. Only audio files supported by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons ... by the HD media player are supported. • Audio - The screen will either be in thumbnail (showing the music album art, when available) or in list mode depending on the remote control to it from your entertainment unit. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the HD media player you can copy...
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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 Play the previous audio track in the music ... to resume playback on the remote control 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 selected position.
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 Play the previous audio track in the music ... to resume playback on the remote control 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 selected position.
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...for the folders and files, but only while in to play a file where the screen will only be played once. Note: WD TV HD Media Player does not support playback of the screen. 2. iTouch is not set the audio tracks in the current music folder/playlist to the USB and navigate ... The icon for the folders and files as iTunes. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. During music playback, press OPTION. Note: The WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. The music toolbar opens at the top of protective content such as they are in sequence and repeatedly until the shuffle...
...for the folders and files, but only while in to play a file where the screen will only be played once. Note: WD TV HD Media Player does not support playback of the screen. 2. iTouch is not set the audio tracks in the current music folder/playlist to the USB and navigate ... The icon for the folders and files as iTunes. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. During music playback, press OPTION. Note: The WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. The music toolbar opens at the top of protective content such as they are in sequence and repeatedly until the shuffle...