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- Page 1 WD TV HD Media Player ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important User Information.....1 Important Safety Instructions ....... . . 1 WD Technical Support . - Page 3 Playing Music .......28 Music Playback ......... . . 28 Music Playback Controls .
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Page 4: Important User Information
WD TV HD Media Player 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 5: Wd Technical Support
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual WD Technical Support Important: Should you encounter any problem, please do not return this product to the store before carefully reading the user manual. You can also find answers to your technical support questions through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at support.wdc.com. - Page 6 Belgium Denmark France Germany Ireland Italy The Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdon Europe +31 880062100 Middle East +31 880062100 Africa +31 880062100 Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 3...
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Page 7: Recording Your Wd Product Information
WD TV HD Media Player 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 8: Product Overview
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the WD TV HD Media Player. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new media player. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. The WD TV HD Media Player is an ultra-compact, high-definition (HD) USB 2.0 media player that attaches to an entertainment unit through a variety of audio/video interfaces and supports playback of major audio, video, and image file formats. -
Page 9: Features And Functions
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • HDMI 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 • Autosource function enables the HD media player to detect and switch to a new interface connection. -
Page 10: Connections
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual USB Storage File System Support • NTFS • FAT/FAT32 • HFS+ ® Note: Not all features are available on drives that are preformatted for Journaling, such as My Book Studio and My Passport™ Studio™ drives. For instructions on how to disable Journaling, see Article #2615 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. -
Page 11: Led Indicators
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual LED Indicators Item Component Description Power LED • On—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The HD media player is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. •... -
Page 12: Remote Control
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Remote Control 1. Infrared transmitter 2. HOME 3. POWER 4. Navigation buttons 5. ENTER 6. STOP 7. BACK 8. REV (rewind) 9. PREV (previous track) 10. SEARCH 11. OPTION 12. PAUSE/PLAY 13. FF (fast forward) 14. -
Page 13: Getting Started
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Getting Started Package Contents Remote control and Two AAA batteries Rubber Composite AV cables WD HD TV Media Player feet WD TV ™ HD Media Player EU/KO EU/KO Minimum Installation Requirements Minimum Installation Requirements Minimum Installation Requirements •... - Page 14 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 –...
- Page 15 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 2 - 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 TV HD Media Player User Manual Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the HD media player. If the HD media player is not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to HDMI or composite, depending on your connection.
- Page 17 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Plug the yellow (video), red (right audio), and white (left audio) connectors into their respective ports on the HD media player. 2. Plug the opposite ends into the composite input ports on your TV, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white.
- Page 18 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. To connect your HD media player using an HDMI cable: 1.
- Page 19 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. Toslink (optical) digital provides only multi-channel audio and is required for DVI video. The combination of these interfaces provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p and excellent audio.
- Page 20 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the HD media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. 3.
- Page 21 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device The HD media player has two USB ports that support playback from WD USB external drives.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #2581 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com.
- Page 22 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button on the remote control before removing a USB device. To remove a USB device: 1.
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Page 23: Operating The Hd Media Player
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Operating the HD Media Player Using the Remote Control The HD media player 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. -
Page 24: Using The Wd Hd Tv Media Player Menu
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Using the WD HD TV Media Player Menu The WD HD TV Media Player 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 HD media player’s settings. -
Page 25: Watching Video
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the HD media player. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. • MPEG 1 • MPEG 2 • MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) •... - Page 26 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display available video files and video folders. The display will either be in thumbnail (default) or list mode depending on your Browser Display setting (see “Browser Display” on page 49 for more information. Only video files supported by the HD media player are displayed.
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Page 27: Video Playback Controls
WD TV HD Media Player 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 repeatedly to select the scan speed) - Page 28 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Video Information Panel: 1. During video playback, press the OPTION key. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. 2. Highlight the information icon , then press ENTER. The Video Information Panel appears on the bottom of the screen.
- Page 29 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Selecting Subtitles Use this option to view subtitles during video playback. Make sure the subtitle files are located in the same folder as the current video, and that it has the same filename as the video file.
- Page 30 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual -OR- Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale. Using Video Repeat Use this option to repeat the video currently playing. To set the video repeat mode: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen.
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Page 31: Playing Music
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Playing Music With the HD media player 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. - Page 32 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3. Locate the audio file you want to play. • To begin playback of a single audio file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. • To begin playback of a music playlist, highlight the playlist name, and then press PAUSE/PLAY.
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Page 33: Music Playback Controls
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to Scan the audio playback forward or backward scan the audio file (press repeatedly to select the scan speed). - Page 34 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat icon you want is displayed. Options include: Normal – The audio track will only be played once. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed. Repeat One –...
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Page 35: Viewing Photos
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Viewing Photos With the HD media player 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: •... -
Page 36: Photo Display Options
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual The screen will display thumbnails of available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the HD media player are displayed. 3. Locate the picture file you want to view. • To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER. •... - Page 37 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Rotating the Picture Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise. These settings do not affect the original file’s orientation. To rotate the picture: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen.
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Page 38: Photo Slideshow
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Picture Information Panel: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Picture Info icon , then press ENTER. -OR- Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Picture Information Panel. - Page 39 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3. Press HOME, and then start the slideshow (as described above). Displaying the Slideshow Information Panel You can display the Slideshow Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information: Filename, image resolution, Slideshow progress bar and file size of current image...
- Page 40 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the Slideshow Info icon , then press ENTER. -OR- 1.
- Page 41 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Repeating a Slideshow Use this option to set the slideshow to play in a loop sequence. To set the slideshow repeat mode: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen.
- Page 42 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Shuffling a Slideshow Use this option to display the slideshow pictures in random order. To enable the slideshow shuffle mode: 1. During a slideshow, press OPTION. The pictures toolbar opens at the top of the screen.
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Page 43: Settings And Advanced Features
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the HD media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon 2. -
Page 44: Audio/Video
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Audio/Video Use the menus in this category to configure playback for audio and video files. Display Resolution Use this menu to select the video display resolution when using the HDMI interface. Default setting is Auto . Note: The further down the list the setting, the higher the resolution and clearer the picture. - Page 45 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Aspect Ratio Use this menu to select the way videos are displayed. Options include: • Normal (4:3) • Widescreen (16:9) The HD media player’s default setting is Widescreen . Make sure your TV can support widescreen resolution, or this default setting can result in a distorted video display.
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Page 46: Music
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual NTSC/PAL Use this menu to select the TV color encoding system. This setting depends on your regional location. Options include: • NTSC–United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. • PAL–Europe, Greenland, parts of Africa and South America, the Mideast, China, India, Australia, and Indonesia. -
Page 47: Movie
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Movie Video Sequence is the only option in this category. Video Sequence refers to the playback mode used when watching your video files. The default setting is Normal . See “Using Video Repeat” on page 27 for a description of these video playback modes. - Page 48 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Slideshow Sequence Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence mode. The default setting is Normal . See “Repeating a Slideshow” on page 38 for a description of these slideshow sequence modes. Photo Scaling Use this menu to define how pictures are scaled when you view them.
- Page 49 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Transition Effect Use this menu to select the method used to display the next slide in a slideshow. Options include: • Fade (default) • Random • None SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 46...
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Page 50: System
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. You can select from 3 seconds (default) to 5 minutes. System Use the menus in this category to configure the HD media player’s general functions. Language Use this menu to select the display language. - Page 51 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Media Library Use this menu to enable Media Library, which refers to the process of consolidating the contents of a USB drive into one database so that you can locate media files based on metadata information. See “Media Library” on page 52 for more information. Screensaver Delay Use this menu to set the time of system inactivity before the screensaver display is enabled.
- Page 52 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Browser Display Use this menu to select how media files are displayed in their respective folders. The default setting is Thumbnail . In the Music directory, this displays thumbnails of available album art. In the Video directory, this displays thumbnails of available movie posters.
- Page 53 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual System Reset Use this option to restore all HD media player system preferences and media playback settings to their default factory values. This is done to correct performance problems caused by a failed firmware upgrade or a faulty configuration setting. To perform a system reset: 1.
- Page 54 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual About Select this option to display the current hardware and firmware configurations. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES – 51...
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Page 55: Media Library
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Media Library Media Library scans and consolidates the media contents of a USB drive into a database through which you can easily locate media files. This feature is on by default. The following conditions will prevent the Media Library from processing your media. •... - Page 56 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Enabling/Disabling the Media Library To enable the Media Library: 1. Press Home, Settings , then the Settings category. The System menu opens. 2. Highlight Media Library, then press ENTER. The System screen opens. 3.
- Page 57 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Media Library Categories Once the Media Library process completes, all available media files are organized with similar types of media grouped in separate folders. By default, media contents display as thumbnails (music album or movie poster thumbnails). The content categories are listed in the following table.
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Page 58: Locating Media Content
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Browsing Your Content You can manually search for a media file by navigating to the specific media section and browsing through the available file folders. This method is recommended if there are only a limited number of files to search through. Otherwise, it is better to enable the Media Library and use the built-in Search function. - Page 59 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. Press SEARCH on the remote control. The Search screen opens. 3. Define the search parameters by selecting Starts with or Contains, then pressing ENTER. The more information provided, the better the search results. Starts with –...
- Page 60 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 4. After you have defined the search terms, highlight Search on the bottom of the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. The search results are shown. If no media files match the search, the following message appears: 5.
- Page 61 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Converting the content into a usable format WD TV HD Media Player comes with ArcSoft MediaConverter, a fast, easy-to-use application that converts photo, video, and music files into formats optimized for use on your WD TV HD Media Player. The software also allows simultaneous conversion of multiple files in batches regardless of their original formats.
- Page 62 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Examining your files MediaInfo (free software) can provide technical and tag information about your video or audio files. MediaInfo provides the following kinds of information: • General—title, author, director, album, track number, date, and duration •...
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Page 63: System Maintenance
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual System Maintenance The system software of your WD TV HD Media Player 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 https://www.wdc.com/register. - Page 64 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade. 7. Select OK on the firmware update prompt, and then press ENTER. This will restart the system. After restarting, the system automatically enters firmware upgrade mode. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE –...
- Page 65 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Once the update process is completed, the following message appears and the HD media player will restart again. Once the HD media player restarts, the new firmware is automatically loaded. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE – 62...
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Page 66: Troubleshooting
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the HD • Make sure the TV is turned on. media player power LED remains off. • Make sure that the power adapter and power outlet are okay. - Page 67 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem Solution AUDIO There is no sound. • Make sure the volume on the entertainment unit is not muted. • Navigate to the Home | Settings | System screen and make sure the correct audio output setting is enabled.
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Page 68: Common Error Messages
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Common Error Messages If this message appears Perform this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are different conditions under which this error message may appear. The message will specify the issue. For example, not enough space is used on the storage or a journaled file system. -
Page 69: Faqs
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this action Unable to play the selected file. Please 1. Eject and disconnect the USB device from the HD recreate the file by using the included media player. media editing software. -
Page 70: Appendix
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Appendix Supported formats Filename extension Codec Format/container VIDEO mpeg1 None mpeg2 None mpeg4 None Video: mpeg1 cdxa Audio: mpeg audio mpeg Video: mpeg ps mpeg1 mpeg mpeg2 Video: mpeg4 WMV3 Audio: mpeg audio Dolby Digital pcm(Microsoft) Video:... - Page 71 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container Video notes: 1. mpeg-2 MP@HL up to 1920x1080p24, 1920x1080i30 or 1280x720p60 resolution. 2. mpeg4.2 asp@HL. Rectangular shape video decoding up to 1280x720p30 resolution, support for B Pictures, data partitioning and error resiliency.
- Page 72 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual File Type Codec Resolution Other limitation name PHOTOS Uncompressed (most 2048x2048 common) TIFF tif/tiff Uncompressed 24-bit 2048x2048 Multi-page not supported, RGB (most common) only shows 1st page LZW (loss less) 2048x2048 DEFLATE (loss less) 2048x2048 LZW (loss less 2048x2048...
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Page 73: Regulatory Compliance
Die Markierung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses Gerät mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europäischen Union übereinstimmt. Hierzu zählen auch die EMV-Richtlinie (2004/108/EG) sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie (2006/95/ EG). Eine "Konformitätserklärung" in Übereinstimmung mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien ist erstellt worden und kann bei Western Digital Europe eingesehen werden. APPENDIX – 70... - Page 74 Western Digital Europe. CE-merkintä osoittaa tämän järjestelmän yhdenmukaisuuden sovellettavissa olevien Euroopan unionin neuvoston direktiivien kanssa, mukaan lukien EMC-direktiivi (2004/ 108/EC), sekä alijännitedirektiivi (2006/95/EC). "Yhdenmukaisuusvakuutus" sovellet- tavien direktiivien kanssa on tehty ja se on arkistoituna Western Digital Europe:ssa. APPENDIX – 71...
- Page 75 WD TV HD Media Player 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...
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Page 76: Warranty Information
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). - Page 77 Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks; and WD TV, and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
- Page 78 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Index file formats audio 28 Accessories 4 image 32 Apple users 18 playlist 6 aspect ratio subtitle 6 normal 42 troubleshooting 66 troubleshooting 63 video 22 widescreen 42 file system audio channel 25 supported 7 audio output 42 troubleshooting 65...
- Page 79 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Settings screen 40 playback procedures 28 Video directory 22 playback screen 29 Home Theater sequence setting 43 shuffle mode 31 connection 17 supported formats 6 use in slideshow 35 I/O connectors music playback options 30 composite AV 7 HDMI 7 Toslink 7...
- Page 80 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual regulatory compliance 70 media library 48 safety information 1 reset 50 warranty 73 screensaver delay 48 system preferences audio/video quality 41 regulatory compliance general functions 47 environmental compliance (China) 72 music sequence 43 remote control 9 navigation buttons 40 layout 9...
- Page 81 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual information panel 24 media librarian categories 54 playback controls 24 playback procedures 22 repeat mode 27 sequence setting 44 subtitles 26 supported formats 6 supported resolutions 6 zoom options 26 warranty information 73 widescreen setting 42 zoom options photos 34...
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