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... Pacific 00800.27549338 Europe (toll free where available) +31.880062100 Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are trademarks of DTS, Inc. and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are registered trademarks in štaláciu • Štandardn...
... Pacific 00800.27549338 Europe (toll free where available) +31.880062100 Europe/Middle East/Africa Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are trademarks of DTS, Inc. and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are registered trademarks in štaláciu • Štandardn...
User Manual
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... 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package Contents 10 Installation Requirements 10 Installation Procedure 10 5 Operating the WD TV HD Media Player 21 Using the Remote Control 21 Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu 22 Media Library Compilation 23 Locating Your Content on the drive 25 6 Watching Video 29 Video Playback 29 Video Playback Controls 31...
... 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package Contents 10 Installation Requirements 10 Installation Procedure 10 5 Operating the WD TV HD Media Player 21 Using the Remote Control 21 Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu 22 Media Library Compilation 23 Locating Your Content on the drive 25 6 Watching Video 29 Video Playback 29 Video Playback Controls 31...
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..., heat registers, stoves, or other . Improper use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon them or against them. • Do not overload wall outlets. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. For additional safety information, refer to rain...
..., heat registers, stoves, or other . Improper use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon them or against them. • Do not overload wall outlets. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. For additional safety information, refer to rain...
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... to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at the best telephone number...
... to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at the best telephone number...
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The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. Accessories For U.S. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your first telephone contact with WD ... the applicable warranty period for your WD product online at register.wdc.com. This information may be required when requesting technical support. Register your WD TV HD Media Player. You can find this information on the label on the date of purchase. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 ...
The 30-day period commences on the bottom of the device. Accessories For U.S. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your first telephone contact with WD ... the applicable warranty period for your WD product online at register.wdc.com. This information may be required when requesting technical support. Register your WD TV HD Media Player. You can find this information on the label on the date of purchase. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 ...
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...- High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to connect USB storage devices. search by categories such as genre, album, artist, and date. • Search - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for digital camera or camcorder... playback • Auto Play content from a USB drive - to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation • Dock-and-play convenience ...
...- High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to connect USB storage devices. search by categories such as genre, album, artist, and date. • Search - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for digital camera or camcorder... playback • Auto Play content from a USB drive - to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation • Dock-and-play convenience ...
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• HDMI 1.3 and composite video ports • Toslink (optical) audio port • Supported USB device file systems: FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ WD TV HD Media Player User Manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5
• HDMI 1.3 and composite video ports • Toslink (optical) audio port • Supported USB device file systems: FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ WD TV HD Media Player User Manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5
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...multi-channel digital surround audio output Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is sent via digital pass through to a new interface connection. WD TV HD Media Player User ...Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI 1.3 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 • Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a receiver. WD TV HD Media Player...
...multi-channel digital surround audio output Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is sent via digital pass through to a new interface connection. WD TV HD Media Player User ...Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI 1.3 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 • Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a receiver. WD TV HD Media Player...
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...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. Press and hold 10 seconds to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player... Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32 • HFS+ Note: Not all features are available on how to reset. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of tested, ...
...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. Press and hold 10 seconds to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player... Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32 • HFS+ Note: Not all features are available on how to reset. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of tested, ...
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See "Troubleshooting" on page 74. • Receives signals from the USB storage. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 See "Media Library" on page 69 for media from the remote control. LED Indicators WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 12 3 Item 1 2 3 Component Power LED Infrared receiver Status LED Description • On-The power cable is connected and the power is...
See "Troubleshooting" on page 74. • Receives signals from the USB storage. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 See "Media Library" on page 69 for media from the remote control. LED Indicators WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 12 3 Item 1 2 3 Component Power LED Infrared receiver Status LED Description • On-The power cable is connected and the power is...
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ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. OPTION 12. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Infrared transmitter 2. SEARCH 11. HOME 3. PAUSE/PLAY 13. Remote Control 1. Navigation buttons 5. POWER 4. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. STOP 7. FF (fast forward) 14.
ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. OPTION 12. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Infrared transmitter 2. SEARCH 11. HOME 3. PAUSE/PLAY 13. Remote Control 1. Navigation buttons 5. POWER 4. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. STOP 7. FF (fast forward) 14.
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... 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. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD TV HD Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and Two...
... 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. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD TV HD Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and Two...
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GETTING STARTED - 11 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 - 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 and stand not included).
GETTING STARTED - 11 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 - 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 and stand not included).
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Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Connect the power clip to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Connect the power cable to the power cable plug. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. The HD media player powers up automatically. GETTING STARTED - 12 Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. Refer to the illustration below. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable 1.
Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Connect the power clip to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Connect the power cable to the power cable plug. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. The HD media player powers up automatically. GETTING STARTED - 12 Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. Refer to the illustration below. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connecting the Power Cable 1.
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... Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Step 3 - Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Once the HD media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to detect the HD media player. Check the user documentation of the picture produced by the HD media player. Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following...
... Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Step 3 - Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Once the HD media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to detect the HD media player. Check the user documentation of the picture produced by the HD media player. Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following...
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GETTING STARTED - 14 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. Plug the yellow (video), red (right audio), and white (left audio) connectors into the composite input ports on the HD media player. 2.
GETTING STARTED - 14 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. Plug the yellow (video), red (right audio), and white (left audio) connectors into the composite input ports on the HD media player. 2.
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...the opposite end into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. 5. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High ...Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. To connect your receiver or home theater system. Plug...
...the opposite end into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. 5. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual HDMI Video and Audio (High ...Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. To connect your receiver or home theater system. Plug...
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... the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 5. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Toslink (optical) digital provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without an audio signal...
... the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 5. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Toslink (optical) digital provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without an audio signal...
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. 3. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. 4. Select the appropriate TV input source. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your TV (if available). 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 2. My Book external drive (sold separately.
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. 3. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. 4. Select the appropriate TV input source. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your TV (if available). 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 2. My Book external drive (sold separately.
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....com. To remove a USB device: 1. Highlight OK on the screen. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - My Passport portable drive and stand (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2. If the HD media player does not detect any storage devices, "No storage present" appears on the eject ... device: 1. Press the EJECT button on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon . Connect the USB device to your HD media player. Select the USB device you want to "Converting the content into a usable format" on page 70.) This may take several minutes,...
....com. To remove a USB device: 1. Highlight OK on the screen. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - My Passport portable drive and stand (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2. If the HD media player does not detect any storage devices, "No storage present" appears on the eject ... device: 1. Press the EJECT button on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon . Connect the USB device to your HD media player. Select the USB device you want to "Converting the content into a usable format" on page 70.) This may take several minutes,...