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...4778 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia 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. and other U.S. and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are...or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • External USB storage device. User Manual - Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Standard Definition OR High Definition (cable sold separately 6 - Requisiti minimi di...
...4778 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia 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. and other U.S. and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are...or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. • External USB storage device. User Manual - Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Standard Definition OR High Definition (cable sold separately 6 - Requisiti minimi di...
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...exposed 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 unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for long periods of time. • Refer all ...so that produce heat. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. • Power supply cords should be walked on or pinched particularly at ...
...exposed 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 unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for long periods of time. • Refer all ...so that produce heat. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is powered on. • Power supply cords should be walked on or pinched particularly at ...
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... available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at https://www.wdc.com/register. Contacting...
... available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at https://www.wdc.com/register. Contacting...
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... date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. 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 your WD TV HD Media Player. The 30-day...
... date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. 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 your WD TV HD Media Player. The 30-day...
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... 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 an entertainment unit through an HDMI connection...shuffle, and repeat Additional Features: • File Management - Photo Viewing: • Create custom slide shows with lower capabilities. This user manual provides step-by media type in folders or drives. Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - For the...
... 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 an entertainment unit through an HDMI connection...shuffle, and repeat Additional Features: • File Management - Photo Viewing: • Create custom slide shows with lower capabilities. This user manual provides step-by media type in folders or drives. Advanced Navigation Options Include: • Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - For the...
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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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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... 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**** ...
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... 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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...your AV receiver (Toslink cable sold separately) Connect to reset. and worldwide patents issued & pending. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of DTS, Inc. USB Storage File System Support • NTFS... device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector *For a list of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book®...
...your AV receiver (Toslink cable sold separately) Connect to reset. and worldwide patents issued & pending. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual ****Manufactured under license under U.S. For instructions on drives that are trademarks of DTS, Inc. USB Storage File System Support • NTFS... device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras/camcorders with USB connector *For a list of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My Book®...
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... mode. • Off-No USB device is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. 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 page 69 for...
... mode. • Off-No USB device is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. 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 page 69 for...
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ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. BACK 8. PAUSE/PLAY 13. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Navigation buttons 5. REV (rewind) 9. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. FF (fast forward) 14. STOP 7. SEARCH 11. POWER 4. HOME 3. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. Infrared transmitter 2. OPTION 12. Remote Control 1.
ENTER (turns Info bar ON or OFF) 6. BACK 8. PAUSE/PLAY 13. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 Navigation buttons 5. REV (rewind) 9. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 21. PREV (previous track/page up) 10. FF (fast forward) 14. STOP 7. SEARCH 11. POWER 4. HOME 3. NEXT (next track/page down) 15. Infrared transmitter 2. OPTION 12. Remote Control 1.
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...entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 3. GETTING STARTED - 10 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 - AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide ...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. Connect the power cable. 4....
...entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 3. GETTING STARTED - 10 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 - AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide ...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. Connect the power cable. 4....
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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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The HD media player powers up automatically. Connecting the Power Cable 1. 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. GETTING STARTED - 12 Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. Refer to the illustration below. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 -
The HD media player powers up automatically. Connecting the Power Cable 1. 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. GETTING STARTED - 12 Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. Refer to the illustration below. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 -
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... connector • Yellow = video • Red = right audio • White = left audio Composite (Standard Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Once the HD media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV...media player. Check the user documentation of the picture produced by the HD media player. Step 3 - 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 more information.
... connector • Yellow = video • Red = right audio • White = left audio Composite (Standard Definition) Home theater (High Definition) HDMI (High Definition) Digital Audio (High Definition) GETTING STARTED - 13 Once the HD media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV...media player. Check the user documentation of the picture produced by the HD media player. Step 3 - 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 more information.
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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. 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. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1.
Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. 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. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1.
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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. Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your TV or audio/video system (if available). Plug... the opposite end into the optical digital port on the HD media player. 4. Plug the opposite end...
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. Plug an HDMI cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your TV or audio/video system (if available). Plug... the opposite end into the optical digital port on the HD media player. 4. Plug the opposite end...
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... player. 2. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. 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. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Plug a Toslink...
... player. 2. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. 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. Plug the opposite end into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Plug a Toslink...
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Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on the HD media player. 2. My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 3. 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. 4. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your TV (if available). 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17
Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI In port on the HD media player. 2. My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 3. 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. 4. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your TV (if available). 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17
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... player. Press the EJECT button on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon . GETTING STARTED - 18 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - My Passport portable drive and stand (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2. Select the USB device you first press the EJECT button...
... player. Press the EJECT button on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon . GETTING STARTED - 18 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - My Passport portable drive and stand (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2. Select the USB device you first press the EJECT button...
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The media player menu 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. Use the navigation buttons to access its contents. GETTING STARTED - 19 Select OK, then press ENTER. 2. To unlock a password-protected WD drive: 1. Prior to the appearance of the media player menu, the following screen displays. If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays.
The media player menu 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. Use the navigation buttons to access its contents. GETTING STARTED - 19 Select OK, then press ENTER. 2. To unlock a password-protected WD drive: 1. Prior to the appearance of the media player menu, the following screen displays. If a wrong password is entered, the following screen displays.