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..., the WD logo, and My Book are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. HD με HDMI USB. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Sample HD Media Standard Definition OR High Definition (sold separately 6 - and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are registered trademarks in štal...
..., the WD logo, and My Book are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. HD με HDMI USB. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Sample HD Media Standard Definition OR High Definition (sold separately 6 - and WD TV HD Media Player and My Passport are registered trademarks in štal...
User Manual
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... 6 Connections 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package Contents 10 Installation Requirements 10 Installation Procedure 10 5 Operating the HD Media Player 20 Using the Remote Control 20 Using the WD HD TV Media Player Menu 21 6 Watching Video 22 Video Playback 22 Video Playback Controls 24 Video Playback Options 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
... 6 Connections 7 LED Indicators 8 Remote Control 9 4 Getting Started 10 Package Contents 10 Installation Requirements 10 Installation Procedure 10 5 Operating the HD Media Player 20 Using the Remote Control 20 Using the WD HD TV Media Player Menu 21 6 Watching Video 22 Video Playback 22 Video Playback Controls 24 Video Playback Options 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... . For additional safety information, refer to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to be routed so that produce heat. • Do not defeat...
... . For additional safety information, refer to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to be routed so that produce heat. • Do not defeat...
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... INFORMATION - 2 Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD product or software. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Technical Support Important: Should you encounter any problem, please do not return this product, visit our product support website at the numbers...
... INFORMATION - 2 Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your WD product or software. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Technical Support Important: Should you encounter any problem, please do not return this product, visit our product support website at the numbers...
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. North ... 1 800 1441 0159 +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496 +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496 +800 ASK4 WDEU +31 880062100 +31 880062100 +31 880062100 Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 3 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. North ... 1 800 1441 0159 +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496 +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496 +800 ASK4 WDEU +31 880062100 +31 880062100 +31 880062100 Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.
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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 free technical support during the applicable warranty ... Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD TV HD Media Player. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your product. You should also note the date of the device. You can find this...
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of free technical support during the applicable warranty ... Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD TV HD Media Player. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your product. You should also note the date of the device. You can find this...
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... and supports playback of photos, album covers, and movie cover art. • Automatic Media Library - High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation • Dock-and-play convenience... • Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo...
... and supports playback of photos, album covers, and movie cover art. • Automatic Media Library - High-fidelity digital audio is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation • Dock-and-play convenience... • Popular media format support • Metadata support • Thumbnail support • Aggregated music/photo...
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... • USB storage device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 67. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through to a ...new interface connection. Audio MP3 MP2 WAV/ PCM/ LPCM Dolby Digital* FLAC Audio Video container AIFF MPEG 1 Ogg Vorbis MPEG 2 MKA MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) WMV9 Video container AVI VOB Xvid DVR-MS MKV Photo Subtitle Playlist GIF SRT PLS BMP WPL JPEG M3U...
... • USB storage device with a USB connector • Portable media players with USB connector • Digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 67. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through to a ...new interface connection. Audio MP3 MP2 WAV/ PCM/ LPCM Dolby Digital* FLAC Audio Video container AIFF MPEG 1 Ogg Vorbis MPEG 2 MKA MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) WMV9 Video container AVI VOB Xvid DVR-MS MKV Photo Subtitle Playlist GIF SRT PLS BMP WPL JPEG M3U...
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...sold separately) Connect to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual USB Storage File System Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32 • HFS...6 Toslink (optical) audio port 7 Composite jacks Description Reset the HD media player to factory settings (using a finetipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip) Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My...
...sold separately) Connect to your TV's analog video and audio jacks Note: The WD TV HD Media Player does not support USB hubs. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual USB Storage File System Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32 • HFS...6 Toslink (optical) audio port 7 Composite jacks Description Reset the HD media player to factory settings (using a finetipped stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip) Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors Connects the power cable The same function as My...
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...in standby mode or the power cable is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. See "Media Library" on page 52 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 on. • Off-The HD media player is in idle mode. • Off-No USB device ...
...in standby mode or the power cable is connected. • Blinking-Scans for more information. See "Media Library" on page 52 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 on. • Off-The HD media player is in idle mode. • Off-No USB device ...
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STOP 7. PAUSE/PLAY 13. BACK 4 8. POWER 2 4. OPTION 8 12. EJECT (safe removal of attached 10 storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. HOME 3. Remote Control 1. REV (rewind) 5 9. FF (fast forward) 9 14. PREV (previous track) 6 10. SEARCH 7 11. NEXT (next track) 15. Navigation buttons 3 5. ENTER 6. Infrared transmitter 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 11 12 13 14 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9
STOP 7. PAUSE/PLAY 13. BACK 4 8. POWER 2 4. OPTION 8 12. EJECT (safe removal of attached 10 storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. HOME 3. Remote Control 1. REV (rewind) 5 9. FF (fast forward) 9 14. PREV (previous track) 6 10. SEARCH 7 11. NEXT (next track) 15. Navigation buttons 3 5. ENTER 6. Infrared transmitter 2. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 11 12 13 14 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9
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...television with HDMI or composite video input. • WD storage device with an optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Installation Procedure The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD My ...). Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD HD TV Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC...
...television with HDMI or composite video input. • WD storage device with an optical digital (Toslink), or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Installation Procedure The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD My ...). Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rubber feet WD HD TV Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC...
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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 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 not included). GETTING STARTED - 11 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 1 -
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..., and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connect the power clip to the power cable plug. The HD media player powers up automatically. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. Connecting the...
..., and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connect the power clip to the power cable plug. The HD media player powers up automatically. The AC power adapter will have a fixed power plug. Units sold in those locations will vary, depending on your location. Connecting the...
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... The quality of your TV for your TV and its connection to the HD media player. 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. Step 3 - Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately....8226; 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 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for more information, see "Using the WD HD TV...
... The quality of your TV for your TV and its connection to the HD media player. 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. Step 3 - Note: HDMI and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately....8226; 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 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for more information, see "Using the WD HD TV...
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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. Plug the opposite ends into their respective ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white. 3. 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.
GETTING STARTED - 14 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. 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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Plug an HDMI cable into the optical digital port on the HD media player. 2. As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to ...: 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. Plug the opposite end into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1.
Plug an HDMI cable into the optical digital port on the HD media player. 2. As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to ...: 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. Plug the opposite end into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1.
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... for DVI video. The combination of these interfaces provides video quality resolution of the Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 5. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are...GETTING STARTED - 16 Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on the HD media player. 2. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without an...
... for DVI video. The combination of these interfaces provides video quality resolution of the Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 5. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are...GETTING STARTED - 16 Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on the HD media player. 2. My Passport portable drive (sold separately. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual DVI Video and Toslink (optical) Digital Audio (High Definition) DVI provides high-definition video, but without an...
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Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your TV (if available). 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. 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 port on your A/V receiver. 4. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on the HD media player. 2. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 3.
Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your TV (if available). 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. 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 port on your A/V receiver. 4. Note: HDMI cable sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 My Book external drive (sold separately. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on the HD media player. 2. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on your A/V receiver. 3.
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... may take several minutes, depending on drives that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of available media files. Connecting a USB Device The HD media player has two USB ports that are available on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported WD external... drives, see page 7. The use of the HD media player's USB ports. For information on disabling Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. If you want to turn...
... may take several minutes, depending on drives that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of available media files. Connecting a USB Device The HD media player has two USB ports that are available on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of supported WD external... drives, see page 7. The use of the HD media player's USB ports. For information on disabling Journaling, see article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. If you want to turn...