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...externo. HDMI USB. Mindestanforderungen zur Installation • Standard- and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. of HD-televisie met HDMI- oder ...HDMI ou vidéo composite. • Appareil de stockage externe USB. eller kompositvideoingång. • Extern USB-lagringsenhet. User Manual - Manufactured under U.S. HD με HDMI USB. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Requisiti minimi di installazione ...
...externo. HDMI USB. Mindestanforderungen zur Installation • Standard- and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. of HD-televisie met HDMI- oder ...HDMI ou vidéo composite. • Appareil de stockage externe USB. eller kompositvideoingång. • Extern USB-lagringsenhet. User Manual - Manufactured under U.S. HD με HDMI USB. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Requisiti minimi di installazione ...
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... 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 damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus...to rain 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 device outside the temperature range of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not...
... 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 damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus...to rain 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 device outside the temperature range of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not...
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..., Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. 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 https://www.wdc.com/register. Contacting...
..., Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product or software. 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 https://www.wdc.com/register. Contacting...
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of purchase. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. ...
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of purchase. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. ...
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... (Toslink). Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for digital signage • DVD-like navigation • Cover/Folder Art • Up to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation...Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to 1080p through your new media player. search by...
... (Toslink). Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for digital signage • DVD-like navigation • Cover/Folder Art • Up to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation...Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo/video view PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 4 High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to 1080p through your new media player. search by...
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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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...may actually include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together. 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 ... container AIFF MKA OGG Video codec Video container MPEG 1 AVI MPEG 2 VOB/ISO MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) WMV9 VC-1 DVR-MS Xvid MKV Photo Subtitle* Playlist GIF BMP JPEG SRT SUB SMI PLS WPL M3U TIF/ TIFF*** PNG SSA ASS WMA AAC DTS**** ...
...may actually include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together. 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 ... container AIFF MKA OGG Video codec Video container MPEG 1 AVI MPEG 2 VOB/ISO MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) WMV9 VC-1 DVR-MS Xvid MKV Photo Subtitle* Playlist GIF BMP JPEG SRT SUB SMI PLS WPL M3U TIF/ TIFF*** PNG SSA ASS WMA AAC DTS**** ...
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WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. USB Storage File System Support • NTFS ... USB hubs. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2615 in our... 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...
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. USB Storage File System Support • NTFS ... USB hubs. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2615 in our... 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...
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... more information. See "Troubleshooting" on page 74. • Receives signals from the USB storage. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 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 on. • Off-The...
... more information. See "Troubleshooting" on page 74. • Receives signals from the USB storage. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 8 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 on. • Off-The...
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SEARCH 11. HOME 3. OPTION 12. PAUSE/PLAY 13. FF (fast forward) 14. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. Remote Control 1. POWER 4. BACK 8. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. Infrared transmitter 2. STOP 7. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. REV (rewind) 9. NEXT (next track/page down) 15.
SEARCH 11. HOME 3. OPTION 12. PAUSE/PLAY 13. FF (fast forward) 14. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. Remote Control 1. POWER 4. BACK 8. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. Infrared transmitter 2. STOP 7. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Navigation buttons 5. ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. REV (rewind) 9. NEXT (next track/page down) 15.
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... • 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. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV...
... • 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. 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV...
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GETTING STARTED - 11 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). WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 -
GETTING STARTED - 11 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). WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 -
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Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Refer to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. GETTING STARTED - 12 The HD media player powers up automatically. Connect the power cable to the illustration below. Connecting the Power Cable 1. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connect the power clip to the power cable plug. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location.
Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Refer to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. GETTING STARTED - 12 The HD media player powers up automatically. Connect the power cable to the illustration below. Connecting the Power Cable 1. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - Connect the power clip to the power cable plug. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location.
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... = video • Red = right audio • White = left audio Composite (Standard Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for more information, see "Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu" on page 22. For...
... = video • Red = right audio • White = left audio Composite (Standard Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for more information, see "Using the WD TV HD Media Player Menu" on page 22. For...
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Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. GETTING STARTED - 14 Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug the yellow (video), red (right audio), and white (left audio) connectors into the composite input ports on the HD media player. 2.
Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. GETTING STARTED - 14 Select the appropriate TV input source. 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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Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. 5. GETTING STARTED - 15 Plug the opposite end into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your TV or audio/video system (if available). Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 4.... Select the appropriate TV input source. 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. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. As an option, ...
Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. 5. GETTING STARTED - 15 Plug the opposite end into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your TV or audio/video system (if available). Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 4.... Select the appropriate TV input source. 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. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. As an option, ...
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... (optical) cable into the DVI port on your A/V receiver. 5. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Select the appropriate TV input source. Note: A DVI to HDMI cable and a Toslink cable ...and excellent audio. 1. Toslink (optical) digital provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on your TV. 3. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-...
... (optical) cable into the DVI port on your A/V receiver. 5. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Select the appropriate TV input source. Note: A DVI to HDMI cable and a Toslink cable ...and excellent audio. 1. Toslink (optical) digital provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the HDMI connector on your TV. 3. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-...
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Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on your TV (if available). 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 4. My Book external drive (sold separately. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1.
Plug the opposite end into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on your TV (if available). 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the HD media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 4. My Book external drive (sold separately. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1.
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... can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your HD media player. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - HFS+Journaling must be empty. If you want to turn off automatic scanning, go to your external drive to "Converting the content into a usable...
... can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be disabled prior to connecting your HD media player. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - HFS+Journaling must be empty. If you want to turn off automatic scanning, go to your external drive to "Converting the content into a usable...
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Use the navigation buttons to access its contents. Select OK, then press ENTER. 2. The media player menu displays. If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Unlocking a Password Protected WD Drive If you have connected a password-protected WD drive to the media player, you must enter the password to key in the password, select OK, then press ENTER. GETTING STARTED - 19 Prior to the appearance of the media player menu, the following screen displays. To unlock a password-protected WD drive: 1.
Use the navigation buttons to access its contents. Select OK, then press ENTER. 2. The media player menu displays. If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Unlocking a Password Protected WD Drive If you have connected a password-protected WD drive to the media player, you must enter the password to key in the password, select OK, then press ENTER. GETTING STARTED - 19 Prior to the appearance of the media player menu, the following screen displays. To unlock a password-protected WD drive: 1.