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...Laboratories. patents and other U.S. or Router sold separately Ethernet cable sold separately WD TV Remote™ App WD Discovery™ User Manual http://products.wd.com/docs Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is prohibited. Video signals fed through a VCR. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Use of this copyright protection...
...Laboratories. patents and other U.S. or Router sold separately Ethernet cable sold separately WD TV Remote™ App WD Discovery™ User Manual http://products.wd.com/docs Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is prohibited. Video signals fed through a VCR. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Use of this copyright protection...
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...or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. Do not operate this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for your outlet, consult an ...dry cloth. Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD TV Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Install in any ventilation openings. Servicing...
...or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. Do not operate this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for your outlet, consult an ...dry cloth. Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD TV Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to qualified service personnel. Install in any ventilation openings. Servicing...
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...your WD product or software. WD Community - E-mail support is free for your first telephone contact with other WD users. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wd.com and choose... & RMA Services - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your thoughts and connect with WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 WD TV Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of free telephone support during the ...
...your WD product or software. WD Community - E-mail support is free for your first telephone contact with other WD users. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wd.com and choose... & RMA Services - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your thoughts and connect with WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2 WD TV Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you informed of free telephone support during the ...
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... period for this information on the label on the date of your new WD product. For a list of purchase. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 If your media player has an active network connnection, you can find this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www...bottom of the device. Accessories For information on page 45) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. WD TV 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...
... period for this information on the label on the date of your new WD product. For a list of purchase. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 If your media player has an active network connnection, you can find this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www...bottom of the device. Accessories For information on page 45) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. WD TV 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...
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...easy to set up, you can enjoy the best services on your TV. This user manual provides step-bystep instructions for quick access to your big screen TV. You've spent time building your new media player. Get the best online entertainment on your social network, and watch movies in your ... With Slingbox and WD TV, you 'll be up on your home, just add a Slingbox®. And, you to your TV. WD TV Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you - Get one-touch access to your favorite online services and use the Ethernet port to connect to your wired home network...
...easy to set up, you can enjoy the best services on your TV. This user manual provides step-bystep instructions for quick access to your big screen TV. You've spent time building your new media player. Get the best online entertainment on your social network, and watch movies in your ... With Slingbox and WD TV, you 'll be up on your home, just add a Slingbox®. And, you to your TV. WD TV Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you - Get one-touch access to your favorite online services and use the Ethernet port to connect to your wired home network...
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... by file name or by thumbnails of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art. Media library - Perfect for searching videos on Facebook. giving you the speed you never miss a thing. Perfect for... repeat Search by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename. extended-range Wireless-N -- Select your media by categories such as a slideshow with Sudoku. WD TV brings casual games to your wired or wireless USB keyboard for... favorite music, photos, videos or menu choices. WD TV Media Player User Manual High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi® -
... by file name or by thumbnails of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art. Media library - Perfect for searching videos on Facebook. giving you the speed you never miss a thing. Perfect for... repeat Search by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename. extended-range Wireless-N -- Select your media by categories such as a slideshow with Sudoku. WD TV brings casual games to your wired or wireless USB keyboard for... favorite music, photos, videos or menu choices. WD TV Media Player User Manual High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi® -
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... all television sets. WD TV Media Player User Manual File Management Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. The HDMI port lets you connect to the media player and your computer. The optical audio output sends digital signals to your entertainment center. Cool...
... all television sets. WD TV Media Player User Manual File Management Copy files between USB drives and transfer files between a USB drive connected to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. The HDMI port lets you connect to the media player and your computer. The optical audio output sends digital signals to your entertainment center. Cool...
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...time-spot in one easy-to set the mood for . Or search for digital signage. Preset your movies, music, and photos in the search field. The WD TV media player finds and categorizes all the content included with its clip art in sequential order....Organized, categorized and ready to automatically play - Select a background from your party. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 Family-ready - WD TV Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features The animated interface makes it personal and have fun. Customize your recent activity. Play photo slideshows with the music...
...time-spot in one easy-to set the mood for . Or search for digital signage. Preset your movies, music, and photos in the search field. The WD TV media player finds and categorizes all the content included with its clip art in sequential order....Organized, categorized and ready to automatically play - Select a background from your party. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 Family-ready - WD TV Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features The animated interface makes it personal and have fun. Customize your recent activity. Play photo slideshows with the music...
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WD TV Media Player User Manual Audio/Video Interface HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video. Composite interface (mini-jack) for analog AV connection. S/PDIF (optical) audio for access to a new interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable. Video...
WD TV Media Player User Manual Audio/Video Interface HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video. Composite interface (mini-jack) for analog AV connection. S/PDIF (optical) audio for access to a new interface connection. For example, the media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable. Video...
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Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks. Connections WD TV Media Player User Manual Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component USB port 1 Reset button (bottom of device) Power jack S/PDIF (optical) audio port Ethernet port HDMI port USB port 2... to your TV's HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately). Use a fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of compatible removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors. Press and hold 10 seconds to press the reset switch. The same function as USB port 1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - ...
Connects to your TV's analog video and audio jacks. Connections WD TV Media Player User Manual Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component USB port 1 Reset button (bottom of device) Power jack S/PDIF (optical) audio port Ethernet port HDMI port USB port 2... to your TV's HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately). Use a fine-tipped stylus or the unfolded end of compatible removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors. Press and hold 10 seconds to press the reset switch. The same function as USB port 1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - ...
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... is being mounted in the system. LED Indicator WD TV Media Player User Manual 1 2 Item 1 2 Component Infrared receiver LED Description • Receives signals from the remote control. A USB device has been discovered and the unit is set to the ... the path between the two is unobstructed. • On-The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off-The media player is in the Setup options (see "Media Library Compilation" on page 213. See "Troubleshooting" on page 55), the LED flashes at the same steady constant rate. • Three short...
... is being mounted in the system. LED Indicator WD TV Media Player User Manual 1 2 Item 1 2 Component Infrared receiver LED Description • Receives signals from the remote control. A USB device has been discovered and the unit is set to the ... the path between the two is unobstructed. • On-The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off-The media player is in the Setup options (see "Media Library Compilation" on page 213. See "Troubleshooting" on page 55), the LED flashes at the same steady constant rate. • Three short...
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Remote Control WD TV Media Player User Manual CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of attached storage) 9 10 18 Note: ...
Remote Control WD TV Media Player User Manual CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of attached storage) 9 10 18 Note: ...
User Manual
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... these functions). Menu Tab Touch the menu icon on the right side of the UI screen to display the name of each icon. WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Screen The WD TV Remote app UI home screen includes many of the same functions as the physical remote control unit (see "Using the...
... these functions). Menu Tab Touch the menu icon on the right side of the UI screen to display the name of each icon. WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Screen The WD TV Remote app UI home screen includes many of the same functions as the physical remote control unit (see "Using the...
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You can scroll through the list of services and launch them from within this tab (see "Internet Services" on the left side of the UI screen to display the name of the tab to display all services in alphabetical order. WD TV Media Player User Manual Services Tab Touch the services icon on page 99 for details about services). Touch the info icon at the bottom of each service. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 13
You can scroll through the list of services and launch them from within this tab (see "Internet Services" on the left side of the UI screen to display the name of the tab to display all services in alphabetical order. WD TV Media Player User Manual Services Tab Touch the services icon on page 99 for details about services). Touch the info icon at the bottom of each service. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 13
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...Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Media Player User Manual WD TV media player Remote control and Two AAA batteries Composite AV cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or ...for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media player is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Important: ...
...Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Media Player User Manual WD TV media player Remote control and Two AAA batteries Composite AV cable AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or ...for online content and services Optional: TV, stereo, or AV receiver with an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media player is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Important: ...
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...fixed power plug. 2. Connect the power cable. Connecting a USB Device (Optional)" on your location. If applicable, connect the power clip to the media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into the remote control. 4. Connect the USB device containing your TV or entertainment unit. Connecting the... and/or establish a wired or wireless network connection ("Step 4 - GETTING STARTED - 15 Connecting the Power Cable" on page 15. 2. WD TV Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1.
...fixed power plug. 2. Connect the power cable. Connecting a USB Device (Optional)" on your location. If applicable, connect the power clip to the media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into the remote control. 4. Connect the USB device containing your TV or entertainment unit. Connecting the... and/or establish a wired or wireless network connection ("Step 4 - GETTING STARTED - 15 Connecting the Power Cable" on page 15. 2. WD TV Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1.
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... are sold separately. WD TV Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by the media player. See "Audio/Video Output" on page 177 for more information on the quality of connection you choose. Important: Configure the media player's Audio/Video settings depending on ... • Red = right audio • White = left audio HDMI (High Definition) Composite (Standard Definition) GETTING STARTED - 16 Connecting the Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by your TV and its connection to the...
... are sold separately. WD TV Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by the media player. See "Audio/Video Output" on page 177 for more information on the quality of connection you choose. Important: Configure the media player's Audio/Video settings depending on ... • Red = right audio • White = left audio HDMI (High Definition) Composite (Standard Definition) GETTING STARTED - 16 Connecting the Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by your TV and its connection to the...
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...system (if available). To connect your TV to detect the media player. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your TV to HDMI. Once the media player is not detected, you may need to change the input... - 17 Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the media player. 2. WD TV 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. Wait a few seconds for more information. Note: HDMI cables...
...system (if available). To connect your TV to detect the media player. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your TV to HDMI. Once the media player is not detected, you may need to change the input... - 17 Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the media player. 2. WD TV 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. Wait a few seconds for more information. Note: HDMI cables...
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If the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to white. 3. GETTING STARTED - 18 Wait a few seconds for more information. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the ... TV to composite, depending on your TV to detect the media player. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Plug the opposite ends into the composite port on your connection. WD TV Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Once the media player is not detected, you may need to change the...
If the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to white. 3. GETTING STARTED - 18 Wait a few seconds for more information. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the ... TV to composite, depending on your TV to detect the media player. Check the user documentation of the user interface opens. Plug the opposite ends into the composite port on your connection. WD TV Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Once the media player is not detected, you may need to change the...
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... a S/PDIF cable into the HDMI connector on your TV. 5. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on the media player. 2. Plug HDMI or composite connectors to the appropriate Out ports on page 177. GETTING STARTED - 19 Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF In...: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Set the appropriate audio output option on your A/V receiver. 4. My Book® external drive (sold separately. WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug the opposite end into the appropriate port(s) on the...
... a S/PDIF cable into the HDMI connector on your TV. 5. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on the media player. 2. Plug HDMI or composite connectors to the appropriate Out ports on page 177. GETTING STARTED - 19 Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF In...: 1. Select the appropriate TV input source. Set the appropriate audio output option on your A/V receiver. 4. My Book® external drive (sold separately. WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug the opposite end into the appropriate port(s) on the...