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... includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for instructions. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 WD TV Play 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 technical support. You can register directly from the device using the supplied remote control (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 26) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge...
... includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for instructions. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 WD TV Play 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 technical support. You can register directly from the device using the supplied remote control (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 26) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge...
User Manual
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... works with any online app and searching for purchasing a WD TV Play media player. Download WD TV Remote for installing and using the Slingplayer® app. WD TV Play connects to your new media player. Use WD TV Play as using the WD TV Remote™ app. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 Great for text input when logging into any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for free from any TV. Ready, set...
... works with any online app and searching for purchasing a WD TV Play media player. Download WD TV Remote for installing and using the Slingplayer® app. WD TV Play connects to your new media player. Use WD TV Play as using the WD TV Remote™ app. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 Great for text input when logging into any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for free from any TV. Ready, set...
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... sets. S/PDIF digital output - Use the on your computer - HDMI and composite video output - The HDMI port lets you can use the "Play To" feature to easily stream your Windows 8 or Windows 7 computer's files to your TV through your media player.* *For more information on . The optical audio output sends digital signals to your wired or wireless USB keyboard for the best surround sound experience. Ultra-compact design - This media player is turned...
... sets. S/PDIF digital output - Use the on your computer - HDMI and composite video output - The HDMI port lets you can use the "Play To" feature to easily stream your Windows 8 or Windows 7 computer's files to your TV through your media player.* *For more information on . The optical audio output sends digital signals to your wired or wireless USB keyboard for the best surround sound experience. Ultra-compact design - This media player is turned...
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... or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces). Wired or wireless Internet connection for high-fidelity digital audio. Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to online media content. Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 Support* USB storage device with a USB connector Portable media players with USB connector Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector *For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #9525...
... or multi-channel digital surround audio output (digital surround sound is only available when using the HDMI or S/PDIF interfaces). Wired or wireless Internet connection for high-fidelity digital audio. Auto source function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to online media content. Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 Support* USB storage device with a USB connector Portable media players with USB connector Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector *For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #9525...
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... use HDMI (page 13), or composite (page 14) connections. 3. Connect the power cable. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Play Media Player User Manual WD TV Play media player Remote control and two AAA batteries AC power adapter Composite AV cable Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V) or HDMI input An available Internet connection for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback...
... use HDMI (page 13), or composite (page 14) connections. 3. Connect the power cable. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Play Media Player User Manual WD TV Play media player Remote control and two AAA batteries AC power adapter Composite AV cable Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HDTV with a composite (standard A/V) or HDMI input An available Internet connection for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback...
User Manual
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... an available access point found by the media player. Manually enter the wireless network name - If you are using a wireless-N access point (AP) and it has been set to select your wireless network from the list, and press OK. Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name 1. Disabling wireless security is only available via the Setup menu. The wizard begins automatic network connection. Enter a PIN or push the WPS button on Wireless N routers...
... an available access point found by the media player. Manually enter the wireless network name - If you are using a wireless-N access point (AP) and it has been set to select your wireless network from the list, and press OK. Auto Search or Manually Enter Wireless Network Name 1. Disabling wireless security is only available via the Setup menu. The wizard begins automatic network connection. Enter a PIN or push the WPS button on Wireless N routers...
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... mode and turns off video output. Option Displays a menu listing additional options for content or media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. Next Page Displays the next page in the UI. Prev Page Displays the previous page in the UI. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. PAUSE/PLAY Toggles between the remote control and the infrared sensor on -screen keyboards, and toolbars. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 7 Operating...
... mode and turns off video output. Option Displays a menu listing additional options for content or media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. Next Page Displays the next page in the UI. Prev Page Displays the previous page in the UI. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. PAUSE/PLAY Toggles between the remote control and the infrared sensor on -screen keyboards, and toolbars. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual 7 Operating...
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... slideshow mode on your TV using all picture files in the camera's memory card. Use the navigation buttons to select a storage source, then press OK (see "Accessing Media Content" on page 24 for instructions. Photo Display To access media content from a digital camera: 1. Navigate to close the message (the media player sees the camera's memory card as a read-only device). 3. Press OK to the My Storage app, then press OK. 3. 15 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Viewing...
... slideshow mode on your TV using all picture files in the camera's memory card. Use the navigation buttons to select a storage source, then press OK (see "Accessing Media Content" on page 24 for instructions. Photo Display To access media content from a digital camera: 1. Navigate to close the message (the media player sees the camera's memory card as a read-only device). 3. Press OK to the My Storage app, then press OK. 3. 15 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Viewing...
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... overscan problems, calibrate the display by reducing the display size by up to 30%. Screen Size Calibration Use this menu to watch a movie without loss of each HDMI device can be controlled with a single remote control. Not all functions listed above may not work even if the device is HDMI-CEC compatible. This setting can be useful when, for Compatible Files. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 122 Depending on the specifications...
... overscan problems, calibrate the display by reducing the display size by up to 30%. Screen Size Calibration Use this menu to watch a movie without loss of each HDMI device can be controlled with a single remote control. Not all functions listed above may not work even if the device is HDMI-CEC compatible. This setting can be useful when, for Compatible Files. SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 122 Depending on the specifications...
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... Media Player User Manual 5. Get Windows Pairing Code You can use Windows 8 or Windows 7 to "pair" the media player to your Windows 7 computer. Under Wireless Network Setup, select Get Window pairing code, then press OK. Select a wireless connection method, then press OK. see "Wireless Network Setup" on page 20 for further instructions. Auto search, Manually enter the wireless network name, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - Select Wireless, then press OK. Make a note of this code and start your network as a wireless network setup option. 1. A pairing code displays. SETUP...
... Media Player User Manual 5. Get Windows Pairing Code You can use Windows 8 or Windows 7 to "pair" the media player to your Windows 7 computer. Under Wireless Network Setup, select Get Window pairing code, then press OK. Select a wireless connection method, then press OK. see "Wireless Network Setup" on page 20 for further instructions. Auto search, Manually enter the wireless network name, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - Select Wireless, then press OK. Make a note of this code and start your network as a wireless network setup option. 1. A pairing code displays. SETUP...
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.... The slideshow is displayed. Shuffle - SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 137 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Photo Settings Use the menus on this category to set the slideshow sequence mode. When the last image is displayed, the previous browser screen is played in random order until you press Stop. Repeat All - The slideshow is Normal. Normal - The default setting is played repeatedly until you press...
.... The slideshow is displayed. Shuffle - SETUP AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 137 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Photo Settings Use the menus on this category to set the slideshow sequence mode. When the last image is displayed, the previous browser screen is played in random order until you press Stop. Repeat All - The slideshow is Normal. Normal - The default setting is played repeatedly until you press...
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... to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. To ensure that your media player how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do not unplug the USB storage device if doing things that you tell it to "WD Service and Support" on page 134. For more efficient ways of doing a manual update. Important: Make sure the media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update...
... to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting. To ensure that your media player how to operate, what the interactive screens look like, and how to do not unplug the USB storage device if doing things that you tell it to "WD Service and Support" on page 134. For more efficient ways of doing a manual update. Important: Make sure the media player's AC power adapter remains connected during the update...
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... media player. 5. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Select Update Firmware Now in This Update? The firmware begins downloading, then the system restarts. Click "Downloads," then the product name (or photo). Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 140 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Select Firmware Update in the Alerts screen. Go to the media player's USB port. 6. Download the WD TV media player firmware zip file to your computer. 3. Connect the USB device to http://support...
... media player. 5. Manual To update the firmware manually: 1. Select Update Firmware Now in This Update? The firmware begins downloading, then the system restarts. Click "Downloads," then the product name (or photo). Once the update process finishes, the media player restarts. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 140 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual To update the firmware automatically: 1. Select Firmware Update in the Alerts screen. Go to the media player's USB port. 6. Download the WD TV media player firmware zip file to your computer. 3. Connect the USB device to http://support...
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... the USB device from the media player or map a drive to page 143 for instructions. Unable to the media player again if necessary. Perform this message appears HOME No storage present. This indicates a system diagnostic failure. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 143 Contact WD Technical Support for a list of the correct format. 1. Connect the USB device to your media files. Go to update the system firmware, perform a system reset. Unrecognized storage. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Problem Solution The media player remote control...
... the USB device from the media player or map a drive to page 143 for instructions. Unable to the media player again if necessary. Perform this message appears HOME No storage present. This indicates a system diagnostic failure. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 143 Contact WD Technical Support for a list of the correct format. 1. Connect the USB device to your media files. Go to update the system firmware, perform a system reset. Unrecognized storage. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual Problem Solution The media player remote control...
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... ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. The benefits provided to you prefer, please contact WD at http://support.wd.com/ download/gpl. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual the answer is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. If you are responsible for any Open Source Software, is provided, to modify the Software supplied by applicable law...
... ("LGPL") (collectively, "GPL Software") and not Western Digital's End User License Agreement. The benefits provided to you prefer, please contact WD at http://support.wd.com/ download/gpl. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual the answer is not responsible for any such modification or tampering. If you are responsible for any Open Source Software, is provided, to modify the Software supplied by applicable law...
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... this Work (excluding the Articles) in each Author hereby grants to the collection of the Work. Representations, Warranties and Disclaimer. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual d. e. Publisher" means the provider of the Executable Files or Source Code You distribute and ensure that anyone receiving such Executable Files and Source Code agrees that file. Work" refers to You a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free...
... this Work (excluding the Articles) in each Author hereby grants to the collection of the Work. Representations, Warranties and Disclaimer. WD TV Play Media Player User Manual d. e. Publisher" means the provider of the Executable Files or Source Code You distribute and ensure that anyone receiving such Executable Files and Source Code agrees that file. Work" refers to You a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free...
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... Play Media Player User Manual playback settings 134 playlist supported formats 145 videos, playback 44 power AC connector 7 cable connection 11 global AC adapter configurations 11 LED indicator 8 power button 26, 27 turn on 14 product accessories 3 obtaining service 154 overview 4 recording information 3 registration 3 regulatory compliance 150 safety information 1 warranty 154, 155 R register your media center 130 regulatory compliance 150 environmental compliance (China) 154 remote control 9 remote controller 9 buttons and functions 26 layout 9 settings 128 troubleshooting 142 repeat mode...
... Play Media Player User Manual playback settings 134 playlist supported formats 145 videos, playback 44 power AC connector 7 cable connection 11 global AC adapter configurations 11 LED indicator 8 power button 26, 27 turn on 14 product accessories 3 obtaining service 154 overview 4 recording information 3 registration 3 regulatory compliance 150 safety information 1 warranty 154, 155 R register your media center 130 regulatory compliance 150 environmental compliance (China) 154 remote control 9 remote controller 9 buttons and functions 26 layout 9 settings 128 troubleshooting 142 repeat mode...
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... 107 third party licenses 157 top lists 108 what's new 108 storage limit 35 store demo mode 129 subtitle adjust 46 border setting 135 default setting 135 enable 46 font size setting 135 supported formats 145 system reset service accounts 130 system 130 T temperature display 64 time setting 128 Toslink connectors 7 troubleshooting 141 audio 142 content playback 143 display 141 error messages 143 firmware upgrade 143 remote control 142 USB device 142 TuneIn 110 adding a station...
... 107 third party licenses 157 top lists 108 what's new 108 storage limit 35 store demo mode 129 subtitle adjust 46 border setting 135 default setting 135 enable 46 font size setting 135 supported formats 145 system reset service accounts 130 system 130 T temperature display 64 time setting 128 Toslink connectors 7 troubleshooting 141 audio 142 content playback 143 display 141 error messages 143 firmware upgrade 143 remote control 142 USB device 142 TuneIn 110 adding a station...
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... 121 audio channel 47 audio lip sync 48 information panel 49 pan options 48 playback controls 45 playback options 46 playback procedures 44 screen size calibration 122 settings 135 subtitles 46 supported formats 145 supported resolutions 6 video output setting 120 zoom options 48 W wall mount 8 warranty information 154 Australia/New Zealand 155 weather 63 change temperature display 64 widescreen setup 121 Windows 7 Play To 5 Windows pairing code 125 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual wireless network profiles 127 wireless network setup 20 get Windows pairing code...
... 121 audio channel 47 audio lip sync 48 information panel 49 pan options 48 playback controls 45 playback options 46 playback procedures 44 screen size calibration 122 settings 135 subtitles 46 supported formats 145 supported resolutions 6 video output setting 120 zoom options 48 W wall mount 8 warranty information 154 Australia/New Zealand 155 weather 63 change temperature display 64 widescreen setup 121 Windows 7 Play To 5 Windows pairing code 125 WD TV Play Media Player User Manual wireless network profiles 127 wireless network setup 20 get Windows pairing code...
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... your customized screen. Turn your smartphone into a touch-screen remote Control your product was purchased. Available for multi-channel surround sound digital output. Reference frame up on your home. WD TV Play and WD TV Remote are registered trademarks in your favorite bloggers and websites and stream the latest audio and video with HDMI or composite video connections. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Please visit our web site...
... your customized screen. Turn your smartphone into a touch-screen remote Control your product was purchased. Available for multi-channel surround sound digital output. Reference frame up on your home. WD TV Play and WD TV Remote are registered trademarks in your favorite bloggers and websites and stream the latest audio and video with HDMI or composite video connections. The term of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Please visit our web site...