Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK - Elements SE Portable User Manual
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- Page 1 WD Elements Play ™ Multimedia Drive User Manual...
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Page 2: Accessing Online Support
® Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support. wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important User Information ....1 Important Safety Instructions ......1 Recording your WD Product Information . - Page 4 Viewing Photos......35 Photo Display......... 35 Photo Display Options .
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Page 5: Important User Information
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Important User Information Important Safety Instructions This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. -
Page 6: Recording Your Wd Product Information
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also note the date of purchase. -
Page 7: Product Overview
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the WD Elements Play multimedia drive. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new multimedia drive. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. -
Page 8: Features And Functions
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface HDMI 1.4 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 Video output resolution includes 480i and 576i (composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (HDMI interface) Stereo or multi-channel digital surround (pass through only) audio output Advanced Navigation Options... - Page 9 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Additional Features Real Media (RMVB) playback Plug-and-play convenience Popular media format support Metadata support Thumbnail support Aggregated music/photo/video view HDMI or composite video outputs Toslink (optical) audio output Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support USB storage device with a USB connector Portable multimedia drives with USB connector Digital cameras with USB connector For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #5675 in our knowledge...
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Page 10: Connections
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Connections Item Component Description USB port Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable multimedia drives, and digital cameras with USB connectors Power jack Connects the power adapter Mini USB port Supports connection of the multimedia drive to a computer as an external USB storage device for content transfer. -
Page 11: Led Indicator
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL LED Indicator Item Component Description Infrared receiver Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. Power/activity On (steady blue)—The power cable is connected and the power is Activity—Fast flashing (approximately three times per second) -
Page 12: Remote Control
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Remote Control CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. Infrared transmitter 2. HOME 3. POWER 4. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER 6. -
Page 13: Getting Started
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Getting Started Package Contents Multimedia Drive USB cable Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video input Computer with a USB 2.0 connector Optional: Stereo or AV receiver with a digital optical (Toslink) cable. -
Page 14: Installation Procedure
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive Reformatting The multimedia drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. Go to http://support.wdc.com and refer to Knowledge Base Answer ID 3865 for reformatting the drive to Mac OS X format. See “Troubleshooting”... - Page 15 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable 1. Connect the power clip to the power cable plug. The AC power adapter will vary, depending on your location. Some locations do not require a power plug clip. Units sold in those locations will have a fixed power plug.
- Page 16 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 2 - Loading Content On Your Multimedia Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your multimedia drive. You can also transfer files from your multimedia drive to your computer. Windows 1.
- Page 17 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 3 - Connecting the Multimedia Drive The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the multimedia drive. Note: Composite, HDMI, and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the picture produced by your TV depends on the quality of your TV and its connection to the multimedia drive.
- Page 18 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection (composite cable sold separately): 1. Plug the composite connectors into the input ports on your multimedia drive, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white 2.
- Page 19 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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. To connect your multimedia drive using an HDMI cable: 1.
- Page 20 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Toslink (optical) Digital Audio Toslink (optical) digital can send digital audio to a receiver capable of decoding multi- channel audio through an AV receiver. 1. Complete the composite or HDMI video connection as described in “Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition)”...
- Page 21 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 4 (Optional)- Connecting a USB Device Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such ® ® as My Passport or My Book (external USB drive not included). The multimedia drive has one USB port that supports playback from an external USB storage device.
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Page 22: Operating The Multimedia Drive
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Operating the Multimedia Drive Using the Remote Control The multimedia drive remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for media files, enable playback options, and customize the system settings. The infrared sensor detects infrared signals from the remote. Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the multimedia drive. -
Page 23: Using The Multimedia Drive Menu
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Using the Multimedia Drive Menu The multimedia drive Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control. The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the multimedia drive’s settings. -
Page 24: File Management
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL File Management Copying Files Follow the steps listed below to copy a file to or from an attached USB memory device. The procedure is the same for all types of media files, movies, photos or music. - Page 25 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Press the up or down arrow to select the folder containing the media file you want to copy and press ENTER. The screen will display the file contents of the selected folder. 5.
- Page 26 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Removing Files To delete a file on the multimedia drive, follow the steps listed below. The procedure is the same for all types of media files, movies, photos or music. 1. In the Home menu, browse to locate the File Management category, then press ENTER.
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Page 27: Auto Play
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Select the file you want to delete and press on the remote control. A check mark will appear on the right of the file name you want to delete. Press the OPTION button, then to select the Delete Files option. -
Page 28: Watching Video
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the multimedia drive. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) MPG/MPEG VOB/ISO MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264) MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), TS/TP/M2TS (MPEG 1/2/4, AVC) FLV (D1 resolution only) RM or RMVB 8/9/10... - Page 29 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2. Press the up or down arrow to select the multimedia drive or the optional attached USB storage device (location you want to access video files from), then press ENTER. 3. Press the ENTER button on the remote control again to view the contents of the multimedia drive or attached USB storage device.
- Page 30 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Use the up and down navigation buttons on the remote control to scroll through the list of videos. A preview of the video will appear on the right side of the screen. 6.
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Page 31: Video Playback Controls
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV Scans the video playback forward or backward (reverse) to scan video (press The multimedia drive supports the following scan... -
Page 32: Video Playback Options
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Video Playback Options Displaying the Video Toolbar The Video toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you watch your videos. To display the Video toolbar, press OPTION. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. Displaying the Video Information Panel Press ENTER during playback to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. - Page 33 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. To change the viewing scale: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen.
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Page 34: Playing Music
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Playing Music With the multimedia drive you can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your entertainment unit. The following audio file and audio codec formats are supported. Audio WAV/PCM/LPCM FLAC... - Page 35 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to view the contents of the multimedia drive or attached USB storage device: 4. Use the navigation buttons on the remote control to navigate the folder containing music and press the ENTER button on the remote control to view the folder’s contents: 5.
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Page 36: Music Playback Controls
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently played audio file: Current repeat and shuffle modes (if enabled) /My Passport/My Music Album name Album art (if available) Audio filename Playback progress bar Elapsed time Artist Album name... - Page 37 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL To set the music repeat mode: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon. 2. Press ENTER. The Settings menu opens. 3. Use the up and down navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER.
- Page 38 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL ® Playing Music From Your iPod ® Apple uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the multimedia drive is unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod.
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Page 39: Viewing Photos
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Viewing Photos With the multimedia drive you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your living room. It’s perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family. The following image file formats are supported: GIF (Animated GIFs are not supported) BMP (non-compressed) JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) -
Page 40: Photo Display Options
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. The screen displays thumbnails of all available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the multimedia drive are displayed. 4. Locate the picture file you want to view. To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER. To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (photo). -
Page 41: Photo Slideshow
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2. Highlight the picture rotate icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until the rotation you want is set. -OR- Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing orientation. Using Photo Zoom Use these options to change the viewing scale of the image display. -
Page 42: Settings And Advanced Features
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the multimedia drive and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon. 2. -
Page 43: Settings Navigation Buttons
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Use the up and down navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. The options menu for that category opens (for example, Photo Repeat Mode). There are 16 Settings categories, including Language, Subtitle language, Subtitle font size, Slideshow interval time, Slideshow mode, Music repeat mode, Movie repeat mode, Photo repeat mode, Digital audio output mode, Display mode, Photo scaling, Video output resolution, Browser display, Auto play, Screensaver delay,... -
Page 44: Available Settings
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Available Settings The following settings menus are available: Language Use this menu to select the menu language for your multimedia drive. Language options may include: English (default) Polish French Czech German Slovak Italian Hungarian Japanese Romanian... -
Page 45: Slideshow Interval Time
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Slideshow Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. Options include: 3 seconds (default) 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes Slideshow Mode Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence and transitions. -
Page 46: Digital Audio Output Mode
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Digital Audio Output Mode Use this menu to set the audio output mode. Options include: Stereo (when using a composite or audio cable connection) Digital Output (when using a Toslink cable connection) Display Mode Use this menu to set the screen display mode. -
Page 47: Screensaver Delay
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Auto Play Use this menu to set the auto play option for photos and videos. Options include: Off (default) All photos with music All videos Screensaver Delay Use this menu to set the delay before the screensaver turns on. Options include: None (default) 5 minutes 10 minutes... -
Page 48: Locating Media Content
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Locating Media Content A media search can only be performed where files are viewable, for example, in a folder. This search feature only supports English or English-based characters. Search for non-English character titles by browsing through the menus/categories. Automated Search To perform a media search: 1. - Page 49 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. After you have defined the search terms, highlight Submit on the bottom of the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. The search results are shown. If no media files match the search, you are shown a message stating that. 5.
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Page 50: System Maintenance
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL System Maintenance The system firmware of your multimedia drive can be upgraded to the latest release, which can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. To ensure that you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at http://register.wdc.com. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the Make sure the TV is turned on. multimedia drive power LED remains Make sure that the power adapter and power outlet off. are okay. - Page 52 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem Solution There is no sound. Make sure the volume on the entertainment unit is not muted. The audio codec might not be supported. The wrong output mode is selected for your connection type: You have Stereo selected as your audio output mode and have a Toslink cable connected.
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Page 53: Common Error Messages
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Common Error Messages If this message appears Perform this action HOME No storage present. Attach the USB device that contains your media files. Unrecognized storage. The USB device model is not supported. Use another USB device. -
Page 54: Frequently Asked Questions
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions How do I play or modify media on my computer? Several multimedia drive applications are currently available, such as Winamp and iTunes, that let you play, arrange, and edit media files. These multimedia drives also let you edit the metadata information for media files. - Page 55 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Why is the data transfer rate slow? Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. If your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card.
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Page 56: Appendix
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Supported Media File Formats Video Extension Container Codec Supported Limitation Filename Format MPEG-1 Video codec MPEG-2 MPEG supported up to .mpg MPEG-PS 1920*1080 30fps Audio codec Dolby Digital MPEG-1 Video codec MPEG-2 MPEG supported up to .mpeg... - Page 57 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Extension Container Codec Supported Limitation Filename Format MPG1 MPEG-4 Video codec MP4V supported up to .mp4 MPEG-4 MP42 1920*1080 30fps AVC(H.264) Audio codec AAC-LC Xvid MPG1 MPG2 Video codec AVC(H.264) MJPEG-A MJPEG-B MPEG supported up to .avi 1920*1080 30fps...
- Page 58 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Extension Container Codec Supported Limitation Filename Format Xvid RealVideo AVC(H.264) Video codec MPEG-4 Mpeg-2 mpeg supported up to .mkv Matroska AAC-LC 1920*1080 30fps Cooker Audio codec Vorbis Dolby Digital FLAC RV40 Video codec RV30 Real Audio cooker supported up to...
- Page 59 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Music Extension Container Format Codec Supported Limitation Filename .mp2 MPEG Audio Layer 2 supported up to 32Kbps- 320Kbps Layer1 Layer2 supported up to CBR/VBR .mp3 MPEG Audio Layer3 32Kbps-320kbps 8-48KHz MPEG2.5 1536 Kbps 96.0 KHz stereo .wav Wave LPCM...
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Page 60: Regulatory Compliance
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 61 Märkning av CE-symbolen anger att detta systemet uppfyller kraven enligt det Euro- peiska Parlamentet och Rådets direktiv, inklusive EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC) och Direktivet om Lågspänning (2006/95/EC). En "Försäkran om Överensstämmelse" har gjorts enligt de gällande direktiven och har registrerats hos Western Digital Europa. Merking med CE-symbolet indikerer dette systemets overholdelse av gjeldende direktiver for EU, inkludert EMC-direktivet (2004/108/EC) og lavspenningsdirektivet (2006/95/EC).
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Page 62: Warranty Information
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - regulation 3. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this product is 70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß... -
Page 63: Limited Warranty
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; and WD Elements and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. - Page 64 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Index upgrade 46 firmware upgrade accessories 2 procedure 46 Apple users 17 troubleshooting 48 aspect ratio formatting the drive 49 troubleshooting 47 audio channel 29 audio/video hardware information 43 supported interfaces 4 HD media player Audio/Video menus error messages 49 display resolution 42...
- Page 65 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL locating 44 remote control music transmission range 18 playback controls 32 troubleshooting 48 playback options 32 repeat mode playback procedures 30 movie 41 playback screen 32 music 33 repeat mode 41 RoHS 58 navigation buttons 18 Screensaver Delay 43 Search function...
- Page 66 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL navigation buttons 39 Settings menu bar 38 system reset 43 Toslink connectors 6 troubleshooting 47 audio 47 content playback 49 display 47 error messages 49 firmware upgrade 48 remote control 48 system reset 43 USB device 48 USB device connection 17...