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- Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 1
WD TV™ HD Media Player - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 2
of Contents 1 Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 WD Technical Support 2 Recording your WD Product Information 4 Registering your 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 3
/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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 4
Media Player User Manual 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus . • Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. • Do not operate this device outside the - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 5
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 6
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 Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 7
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Recording your WD Product Information In 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 8
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 . High-fidelity digital audio is supported from an optical - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 9
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. **Single layer only. 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 10
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 11
Manual 12 3 Item 1 2 3 Component Power LED Infrared receiver Status LED Description • On-The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off-The HD media player is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. • Blinking-A system diagnostic failure has occurred. See "Troubleshooting - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 12
(next track) 15. EJECT (safe removal of attached 10 storage) Note: For additional information, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 20. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 1 11 12 13 14 15 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 9 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 13
digital (toslink), or stereo audio input (audio playback only). Quick Install Guide Documentation and software CD My Passport stand 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - 11 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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. 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 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. - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 19
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 . Note: HDMI cable sold separately. My Book external drive (sold separately) GETTING STARTED - 17 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 21
+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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 you want to remove. 3. Highlight OK on the eject prompt, then press ENTER. 4. Disconnect the USB device from the HD media player. GETTING STARTED - 19 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 23
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 45 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 24
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 25
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. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. Highlight All Video , then press ENTER - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 26
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 27
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 29
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 30
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 31
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 • - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 33
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote to resume playback on the selected position. Scan the audio playback forward or backward The HD media player supports the following scan speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× Press PREV (previous track) once. Start - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 34
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 2. Highlight , then press ENTER repeatedly until the repeat icon you 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 35
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 36
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 a photo folder. See "Photo Slideshow" on page 35 for instructions. Photo Display Options The Picture toolbar has several command icons to - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 38
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 , - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 43
Media Player User Manual 89 Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the HD media player and set preferences for media new setting will not be applied. If your entertainment unit cannot support the selected setting, no change is made and the original setting - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 44
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 46
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, - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 47
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 50
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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. - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 55
device has read-only protection. • The USB device is using the HFS+Journaling file system. • There is not enough hard drive space on the USB device. Your HD media player needs some space to cache information, so that searches and scans are faster. A note about metadata Metadata is information about - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 56
On or Off, and then press ENTER. A Media Library prompt appears. (To turn automatic Media Library off, highlight Off). 4. Press ENTER. When the currently attached USB drive has not been previously scanned, the HD media player begins the Media Library process. The status LED starts blinking to - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 58
and connect the USB drive to the HD media player. You can then navigate through the menu and choose the files you wish to playback or view. A media search, can only be performed where files are viewable, for example, in a folder. This search feature only supports English or Englishbased characters - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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. Press ENTER to display the on-screen keyboard - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 61
Note: WD HD TV Media Player does not support protective content. Installing Arcsoft MediaConverter: 1. Insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive of your computer. 2. to usable format using Arcsoft MediaConverter: 1. Connect your external USB drive to the desktop or laptop computer on which you installed - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 62
Media Player User Manual • Chapters-number and a list of chapters MediaInfo supports the following formats: • Video-MKV, OGM, ASP, H.264, AVC) • Audio-OGG, MP3, WAV, RA, Dolby Digital, AAC, M4A, AU, AIFF • Subtitles-SRT, SSA, ASS, and SAMI instructions as prompted. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 59 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 63
. Solutions to more serious problems may require contacting your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. For more information, refer to "WD Technical Support" on page 2. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of instructions that tells your HD media player how to operate - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 64
You are prompted to perform the firmware upgrade. WD TV HD Media Player User Manual 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 - 61 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - 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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 66
Troubleshooting WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Problem DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED remains off. The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED is blinking. The TV screen is blank and the HD media player power LED is on. The TV screen is blinking - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 67
Media Player User Manual Problem or HDMI connection, the Digital setting should be enabled. • If you are watching a video that supports multiple audio channels, make media player. The previous firmware upgrade process failed. • Repeat the firmware upgrade process. Go to page 2 for instructions - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 68
Error Messages WD TV HD Media Player User Manual If this message appears Perform this action HOME Hard drive cannot aggregate. There are HD media player again. Unrecognized storage. The USB device model is not supported. Use another USB device. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 69
. How do I copy the files from my music CD to my computer? Digital audio extraction, or Ripping, is the process of copying audio (or video) content to a hard drive, typically from removable media, such as CDs or DVDs, or from media streams. To rip music from CDs to a computer: 1. Insert the CD into - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 70
Video: mpeg4 AVC WMV3 Audio: mpeg audio Dolby Digital pcm(Microsoft) Video: mpeg4 Video: mpeg2 Audio: mpeg audio Dolby Digital Video: wmv3 Video: mpeg1 mpeg2 mpeg4 AVC Audio: mpeg audio pcm (Microsoft) Dolby Digital aac WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Format/container None None None cdxa mpeg ps - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 71
Media Player User Manual Filename extension Codec Format/container Video notes: PS1 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 wma aid aiff Dolby Digital mka mpeg audio - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 72
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual Type File name Codec Resolution Other limitation PHOTOS BMP TIFF 2048x2048 4096x4096 1280x720 Multi-page not supported, only shows 1st page For animation, only supports 1st page CMYK not supported Thumbnail Support Limitation MUSIC Filename extension mp3 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 73
Media Player 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 with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference made and is on file at Western Digital Europe. Die Markierung mit dem CE - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 74
User Manual Le symbole CE indique que ce système est conforme aux directives du Conseil de l'Union Européenne, notamment à la Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) et la Directive Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 75
WD TV HD Media Player User Manual GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - regulation 3. GPSGV: Unless domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. MIC Notice (Republic of Korea only) Class B Device 1 - Please note that this - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 76
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 - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 77
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. © 2008 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 78
6 supported file formats 6 supported file systems 7 USB support 6 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual file formats audio 28 image 32 playlist 6 subtitle 6 troubleshooting 66 video 22 file system supported 7 troubleshooting 65 firmware upgrade procedure 60 troubleshooting 64 H HD media player error - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 79
indicator 8 overview 52 Settings menu 48 music album art 28 media library categories 54 playback controls 30 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual playback procedures 28 playback screen 29 sequence setting 43 shuffle mode 31 supported formats 6 use in slideshow 35 music playback options 30 N navigation - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 80
setting 45 shuffle mode 39 transition effect 46 troubleshooting 63 view 35 slideshow options 37 subtitle enable 26 supported formats 6 System menus About screen 51 browser display 49 language 47 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual media library 48 reset 50 screensaver delay 48 system preferences - Western Digital WD00AVP | User Manual - Page 81
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 W warranty information 73 widescreen setting 42 Z zoom options photos 34 videos 26 WD TV HD Media Player User Manual
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