User manual WESTERN DIGITAL WD TV HD MEDIA PLAYER

WD TV HD Media Player TM Table of Contents 1 Important User Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WD Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Recording your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Registering your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 ­ i 7 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Music Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 9 Settings and Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Audio/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Locating Media Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 10 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 System Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 11 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Supported formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 TABLE OF CONTENTS ­ ii WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 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. · · · · · · · · · Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 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 device outside the temperature range of 5°C­35°C (41°F­95°F). Do not drop or shake the device. Do not move the device when it is powered on. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them. Do not overload wall outlets. · · · · · · · · · · For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION ­ 1 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. If you still need assistance, please contact WD at the numbers on the following page. Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. To help us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to register your WD product online at https://www.wdc.com/register. Accessing Online Support If you need additional information or help for this product, visit our product support website at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. Registration - Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. Warranty & RMA Services - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. Knowledge Base - Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION ­ 2 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 America Latin America Spanish 800.ASK.4WDC 800.832.4778 800.832.4778 1 800 42 9861 800 820 6682/ +65 62430496 +800 6008 6008 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)/ 011 26384700 (Pilot Line) +803 852 9439 00 531 650442 02 703 6550 +800 6008 6008/1 800 88 1908/+65 62430496 1 800 1441 0159 +800 6008 6008/+800 608 6008/+65 62430496 +800 6008 6008/+65 62430496 +800 ASK4 WDEU Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Europe (toll free) Austria Belgium Denmark France Germany Ireland Italy The Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdon Europe Middle East Africa +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 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. This information may be required when requesting technical support. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online at register.wdc.com. Accessories For U.S. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your WD TV HD Media Player. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION ­ 4 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2 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. It supports high-definition video playback of up to 1080p through an HDMI connection or standard definition for TVs with lower capabilities. High-fidelity digital audio is supported from an optical interface (Toslink). Two USB ports are available to connect USB storage devices. The included remote control lets you quickly browse through your media library and configure settings. Advanced Navigation Options Include: · Thumbnail and list views ­ browse your content by filename or by thumbnails of photos, album covers, and movie cover art. · Automatic Media Library ­ lets you view all your media by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. You can filter by categories such as genre, album, artist, and date. · Search ­ search by genre, title, artist, filename, and partial filename. Photo Viewing: · Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions and background music · Zoom, pan, and rotate Movie Viewing: · Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan · View subtitles Music Playback: · Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, and repeat Additional Features: · Up to full-HD 1080p video playback and navigation · Dock-and-play convenience · Popular media format support · Metadata support · Thumbnail support · Aggregated music/photo/video view · HDMI and composite video ports · Toslink (optical) audio port · Media conversion software included · Supported USB device file systems: FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ (no journaling) PRODUCT OVERVIEW ­ 5 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 3 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. For example, the HD media player automatically switches to HD mode when it is connected through an HDMI cable. Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface) Stereo or multi-channel digital surround audio output Multiformat Content Playback Multiformat is a file type that groups other files of the same digital content but may be encoded in different digital formats. For example, a single video file may actually include a few components such as video, audio, and photo grouped together. WD HD TV Media Player is capable of playing several different types of multiformat files. For a detailed list of supported formats, refer to "Supported formats" on page 67. Audio MP3 MP2 WAV/ PCM/ LPCM Dolby Digital* FLAC WMA AAC* *2-channel only. 2+channel signal is sent via digital pass through to a receiver. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. **Single layer only. Audio container AIFF Ogg Vorbis MKA Video MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MPEG 4 (ASP, AVC HD/H.264) WMV9 Video container AVI VOB Xvid Photo GIF BMP JPEG Subtitle SRT Playlist PLS WPL M3U DVR-MS MKV TIF/ TIFF** PNG Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support* · · · USB storage device with a USB connector Portable media players with USB connector Digital cameras with USB connector *For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ­ 6 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 PassportTM StudioTM drives. For instructions on how to disable Journaling, see Article #2615 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. Connections 6 1 2 Description 345 7 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Component Reset switch USB port 1 Power jack USB port 2 HDMI port Toslink (optical) audio port Composite jacks 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 USB port 1 Connects to your TV's HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately) Connects to your AV receiver (Toslink cable 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 LED Indicators 12 3 Item 1 Component Power LED Description · · · 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. Blinking--A system diagnostic failure has occurred. See "Troubleshooting" on page 63. 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. On--A USB device is being accessed and the HD media player is in idle mode. Off--No USB device is connected. Blinking--Scans for media from the USB storage. See "Media Library" on page 52 for more information. 2 Infrared receiver Status LED · 3 · · · FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ­ 8 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. NEXT (next track) 15. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ­ 9 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 4 Getting Started Package Contents Rubber feet WD HD TV Media Player Composite AV cables Remote control and Two AAA batteries WD TVTM HD Media Player EU/KO OR EU/KO 5 Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). AC power adapter Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Minimum Installation Requirements · Standard or HD television with HDMI or composite video input. · WD storage device with USB 2.0 interface. Optional: TV, stereo, or A/V receiver with optical digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Documentation and software CD My Passport stand Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements · Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video input · 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) Installation Procedure The HD media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media. 2. Connect the HD media player to your TV or entertainment unit through the desired interface option. 3. Connect the power cable. 4. Insert the batteries into the remote control. 5. Connect the USB device containing your media content. GETTING STARTED ­ 10 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 PassportTM or My Book® (external USB drives not included). GETTING STARTED ­ 11 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. Refer to the illustration below. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Removing 2. Connect the power cable to the HD media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. The HD media player powers up automatically. GETTING STARTED ­ 12 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. Check the user documentation of your TV for more information. Once the HD media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens. For more information, see "Using the WD HD TV Media Player Menu" on page 21. Step 3 - Connecting the WD TV HD Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the HD media player. The standard connection uses the included composite AV cables. Note: 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 HD media player. Connection HDMI Composite Quality Best Good Connectors Specialized, high-definition 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 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. 3. Select the appropriate TV input source. GETTING STARTED ­ 14 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. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the HD media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if available). As an option, for higher quality multi-channel audio: 3. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the S/PDIF (optical digital) connector on the HD media player. 4. Plug the opposite end into the optical digital port on your receiver or home theater system. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. GETTING STARTED ­ 15 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. 1. Plug a DVI to HDMI cable adapter into the HDMI connector on the HD media player. 2. Plug the opposite end into the DVI port on your TV. 3. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on your HD media player. 4. Plug the other end of the Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on your A/V receiver. 5. Select the appropriate TV input source. Note: HDMI and Toslink cables are sold separately. My Passport portable drive (sold separately) GETTING STARTED ­ 16 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Home Theater (High Definition) To connect a home theater system: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the HD media player. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI In port on your A/V receiver. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI Out port on your A/V receiver. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV (if available). Select the appropriate TV input source. My Book external drive (sold separately) Note: HDMI cable sold separately. GETTING STARTED ­ 17 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. The use of USB hubs is not supported. Not all features are available on drives that are preformatted for HFS+ Journaling, such as My Book Studio and My Passport drives. HFS+Journaling must be disabled prior to connecting your external drive to your HD media player. For information on disabling HFS+Journaling, see Article # 2615 in our knowledge base at support.wdc.com. To connect the USB device: 1. Connect the USB device to either of the HD media player's USB ports. My Passport portable drive (sold separately) My Book external drive (sold separately) 2. Wait for a few moments while the HD media player scans the USB device for media files. (Scanning is enabled by default. If you want to turn off automatic scanning, go to "Enabling/Disabling the Media Library" on page 53.) This may take several minutes, depending on the storage capacity of the USB device and the number of available media files. When the USB device is detected, the status LED turns on and the Home screen displays the new USB directory icon . If the HD media player does not detect any storage devices, "No storage present" appears on the screen. You can still navigate within the folders, but the folders will be empty. For Apple Users For HFS, Journaling must be disabled on the storage device connected to the HD media player. For information on disabling Journaling, see page 7. GETTING STARTED ­ 18 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. 2. 3. 4. Press the EJECT button on the remote. Select the USB device you want to remove. Highlight OK on the eject prompt, then press ENTER. Disconnect the USB device from the HD media player. GETTING STARTED ­ 19 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 5 4 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. Important: Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the infrared sensor on the HD media player. Button HOME POWER Navigation buttons ENTER Function Home screen which displays Music/Photo/Video/Setup. Standby mode. Navigate through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, and toolbars. · · · STOP BACK REV (rewind) PREV (previous track) Displays the media directories and Settings screens. Begins playback of the selected media file. Enables the currently selected setting in a Settings option screen. Discontinues playback. Goes back to the previous screen. Scans backward during audio/video playback. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. · · Press once to jump to the start of the audio/video file. Press twice to jump to the previous audio/video/image file. SEARCH (current folder) Locates a media file in the current folder. This function is only available when the Media Library setting is enabled. Does not search subfolder. During playback, displays the toolbar for additional playback options. Toggles between pause and playback. Scans forward through the audio/video playback. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×. Skips to the next audio, video, or image file. Switches to safe mode so you can safely remove a USB device. OPTION PAUSE/PLAY FF (fast forward) NEXT (next track) EJECT OPERATING THE HD MEDIA PLAYER ­ 20 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. Home Screen Options The four main Home options (icons) are: · · · · · Video Music Photo Settings The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for the different media types. Media contents will be displayed either as file/file folders in a USB drive directory or as a media compilation list based on metadata information. For example, music files can be categorized based on their genre or the artist's name. Settings lets you customize the way you use the HD media player and set preferences for media playback. For more information, see "Settings and Advanced Features" on page 40. · Home Screen Navigation Use the following keys to navigate through the menu screens. Button Up/Down arrow Left/Right arrow ENTER Function Select a media type (photos, video, or music) or settings Moves within a category Launches your selection OPERATING THE HD MEDIA PLAYER ­ 21 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 6 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) WMV9 AVI Xvid DVR-MS MKV DAT (VCD/SVCD) Video Playback To play back video: 1. Browse to the Video category. 2. Highlight All Video -OR- , then press ENTER. If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter option (All Video, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Video icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. WATCHING VIDEO ­ 22 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. 3. Locate the video file you want to play. · To begin playback of a single video file, highlight the file, and then press ENTER. · To begin playback of a video playlist, highlight the playlist name, then press PAUSE/PLAY. · To begin playback of all video files in a folder, highlight a video in that folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY. If you try to open a video file that has been partially played before, you are prompted to choose whether to play the file from the beginning or resume playback from the last playback position. Select OK to resume playback or Cancel to start playback from the beginning. WATCHING VIDEO ­ 23 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button STOP PAUSE/PLAY 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to select the scan speed) 2. Press PAUSE/PLAY to resume playback on the selected position Press PREV (previous track) once NEXT Press PREV (previous track) twice Function Discontinues video playback Pauses or resumes video playback Scans the video playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following scan speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x Starts playback from the beginning Plays the next video file in the video folder/playlist Plays the previous video file in the video folder/ playlist Video Playback Options 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 Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current video: Video playback progress bar Video filename Elapsed and total playback times The icon for the current repeat mode is displayed, if enabled. WATCHING VIDEO ­ 24 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. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to hide the Video Information Panel. Audio Channel Selection Use this option to select the audio language used in the video playback. This option is only available if the current video has more than one audio track. Make sure the audio tracks are located in the same folder as the current video. To select the audio channel: 1. Press OPTION. 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the audio channel you want is displayed. -ORHighlight Audio Off to turn off the sound. WATCHING VIDEO ­ 25 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. Subtitle files (specific types that are supported) need to have the exact same file name as the media they are playing (the extensions will be different) and need to be located in the same folder as the video file. To view subtitles: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options toolbar appears at the top of the screen. 2. Highlight subtitles. -OR- , then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available Highlight Subtitle Off to disable subtitles. 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. 2. Highlight to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom options. WATCHING VIDEO ­ 26 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual -ORPress 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. 2. Highlight the repeat icon , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode icon you want is displayed. Options include: Normal ­ The video file will only be repeated once. When playback is completed, the previous browser screen is displayed. Repeat One ­ The current video is played repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. Repeat All ­ All the files in the current video folder/playlist is played in sequence, and repeatedly, until you press STOP or BACK. WATCHING VIDEO ­ 27 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 7 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. · · Audio ­ MP3, MP2, WAV/PCM/LPCM, Dolby Digital, FLAC, and WMA Audio containers/codecs ­ AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, and MKA Music Playback 1. Press HOME, then highlight the Music bar. The music bar is displayed. 2. Highlight All Music -OR- , then press ENTER. If Media Library is enabled, you can navigate using a filter option (All Music, Artist, Genre, Album, Date, Folders, Recent, or Playlist) by selecting the Music icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. The screen will display available audio files and audio folders. The display will either be in thumbnail (showing the music album art, when available) or in list mode depending on your Browser Display setting. Only audio files supported by the HD media player are displayed. PLAYING MUSIC ­ 28 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. · To begin playback of all audio files in a folder, highlight an audio file in that folder, and then press PAUSE/PLAY. The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently played audio file: Current repeat and shuffle modes (if enabled) Audio playback progress bar Album art (if available) Elapsed time and total playback time Album name Artist Genre Audio filename Next song PLAYING MUSIC ­ 29 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback: Button STOP PAUSE/PLAY 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to select the scan speed). 2. Press PLAY to resume playback on the selected position. Press PREV (previous track) once. Press NEXT Press PREV (previous track) twice. Function Stop audio playback Pause or resume audio playback Scan the audio playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following scan speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× Start playback from the beginning Play the next audio track in the music folder/ playlist Play the previous audio track in the music folder/ playlist Music Playback Options The two command icons on the Music toolbar let you set music repeat and shuffle modes. · · To display the music toolbar, press OPTION. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. To set the music repeat mode: 1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. PLAYING MUSIC ­ 30 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 ­ The current audio track is played repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. Repeat All ­ All the audio files in the current music folder/playlist is played in sequence and repeatedly until you press STOP or BACK. The icon for the enabled repeat mode will appear below the playback progress bar. Music Shuffle Mode Use this option to set the audio tracks in the current music folder/playlist to play in random order. To enable music shuffle mode: 1. During music playback, press OPTION. The music toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Press ENTER repeatedly until the shuffle icon is displayed. Playing music from your iPod® Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the HD media player is unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod. The HD media player instead reassigns new names for the folders and files, but only while in use with the HD media player. The original file information is preserved in your iPod. You can view the original file information when you play a file where the screen will display the metadata. Note: WD TV HD Media Player does not support playback of protective content such as iTunes. To use your iPod with the HD media player, simply plug your iPod in to the USB and navigate through the interface menu. Note: The WD TV HD Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. iTouch is not set to mass USB storage and is therefore not supported. PLAYING MUSIC ­ 31 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 8 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: · GIF (Animated GIFs are not supported) Older format still widely available on the Internet for photos, web pages, and clipart. · BMP (non-compressed) Windows bitmap file. Widely used in Microsoft® Windows® for pictures and background. · JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) (does not support CMYK or YCCK) The JPEG format is the Internet and digital photo format standard used by most digital cameras. · TIF/TIFF (RGB) (does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, or KCMY) Tagged Image File Format is a rastor file format. · PNG (Non-alpha channel only) Portable Network Graphics standard is created in response to limitations in the GIF file format. Photo Display 1. Press HOME, then select the Photo bar. The photo bar is displayed. . 2. Select the All Photo icon -OR- , then press ENTER. If Media Library is enabled, you can choose to navigate using a filter (All Pictures, Date, Folders, and Recent) by selecting the Photo icon and then using the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the options listed. VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 32 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. · To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (track). · To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press PRE (previous). You can also view a slideshow using all picture files in a photo folder. See "Photo Slideshow" on page 35 for instructions. Photo Display Options The Picture toolbar has several command icons to customize the way you view your pictures. 1. To display the Picture toolbar, press OPTION. 2. To hide the toolbar, press BACK or OPTION again. Panning Around the Picture Use this to pan the picture display horizontally or vertically. To pan the image display: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the pan icon , then press ENTER. 3. Use the remote control navigation buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down) to pan the display. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default display position. VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 33 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. 2. Highlight a picture rotate icon or to choose the direction of image rotation, then press ENTER repeatedly until the rotation you want is set. -ORPress 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. To change the viewing scale: 1. During photo viewing, press OPTION. The Picture toolbar opens at the top of the screen. 2. Select the zoom in icon to zoom in or to zoom out, then press ENTER repeatedly until the scale you want is shown. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale. Displaying the Picture Information Panel Use this option to display the Picture Information Panel on the bottom of the screen. This panel shows the following information about the current picture: · · · Image filename Image resolution and file size Image's sequence number and the total number of image files in the current photo folder VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 34 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. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to hide the Picture Information Panel. Photo Slideshow The HD media player allows you to create a slideshow using the contents of a photo folder. To start a slideshow: 1. Locate the photo folder containing the image files you want in the slideshow. (See "Photo Display" on page 32.) 2. Select the photo folder, then press PAUSE/PLAY to start the slideshow. To listen to background music with a slideshow: 1. Navigate to the music folder containing the audio file/playlist you want to accompany the slideshow. (See "Music Playback" on page 28.) 2. Select the audio file/playlist, and then press PLAY. · If you selected a single audio file, you may want to enable it to play repeatedly so it doesn't stop before the slideshow is done. · If you selected a music playlist, you can choose to enable the repeat or shuffle mode. VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 35 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: Slideshow progress bar Filename, image resolution, and file size of current image Repeat and/or shuffle icons (if enabled) Current image's sequence number and total number of image files in the folder Also shown (if used) is the filename of the music background VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 36 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 -OR- , then press ENTER. 1. Press OPTION or BACK to hide the Slideshow Information Panel. Slideshow Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control slideshow playback: Button Function Discontinue the slideshow Pause or resume the slideshow Stop the music background Display the next picture file in the slideshow Play the previous picture file in the slideshow STOP PAUSE/PLAY STOP twice NEXT (track) PREV (previous track) twice Slideshow Options The Slideshow toolbar has the same command icons as the Picture toolbar, with the addition of icons for slideshow repeat and shuffle modes. Configuring the slideshow settings is discussed in the "Settings and Advanced Features" on page 40. These settings include the slideshow's default repeat/shuffle modes, transition effect, and interval time. VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 37 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. 2. Select , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat mode you want is displayed. Options include: Normal ­ The slideshow is played once. When the last image is displayed, the previous browser screen is displayed. Repeat ­ The slideshow is played repeatedly until you press Stop or Back. VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 38 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. 2. Select , then press ENTER. The Shuffle icon appears on the Slideshow Information Panel. 3. To disable the shuffle mode, press OPTION, then select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER. again VIEWING PHOTOS ­ 39 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 9 8 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. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. There are five Settings categories, including Audio/Video Photo , and System . , Music , Movie , Settings Navigation Buttons Use these buttons on the remote control to navigate within and between the Settings screens. Button Up/Down Function · · ENTER 1. Press ENTER. A confirmation prompt appears. 2. Select OK, then press ENTER. If you fail to select OK within 15 seconds, the new setting will not be applied. If your entertainment unit cannot support the selected setting, no change is made and the original setting is retained. BACK Displays the previous menu screen Selects a menu Selects a menu setting in an option screen Displays the option screen for the selected menu Applies the selected menu setting SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES ­ 40 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. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES ­ 41 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. Audio Output Use this menu to select the audio output mode. Options include: · Stereo - Recommended if you are using a 2- or 4-speaker entertainment unit. · Digital - Select this option if you are using an Toslink (optical) connection to output surround sound. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES ­ 42 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: · NTSC­United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. · PAL­Europe, Greenland, parts of Africa and South America, the Mideast, China, India, Australia, and Indonesia. Music Music Sequence is the only option in this category. Music Sequence refers to the playback mode when listening to your audio files. The default setting is Normal. See "Music Playback" on page 28 for a description of these audio playback modes. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES ­ 43 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.