Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK User Manual
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- Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 1
WD Elements™ Play Multimedia Drive User Manual - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 2
WD® Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support. wdc.com. If the answer is not available or, - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 3
Important User Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 Recording your WD Product Information 2 Registering your WD Product 2 Accessories 2 2 Product Procedure 10 5 Operating the Multimedia Drive 18 Using the Remote Control 18 Using the Multimedia Drive Menu 19 File Management 20 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 4
Content 44 10 System Maintenance 46 System Firmware Upgrade 46 Troubleshooting 47 Common Error Messages 49 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 49 Frequently Asked Questions 50 11 Appendix 52 Supported Media File Formats 52 Regulatory Compliance 56 Warranty Information 58 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 5
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Important User Information Important Safety Instructions . „ Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the „ Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual. „ Do not operate this device outside the - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 6
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product. the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online at http://register.wdc.com. - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 7
for purchasing the WD Elements Play multimedia drive. This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new multimedia drive. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. The WD Elements Play multimedia drive is an easy - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 8
and Functions Features WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Audio/Video Interface „ HDMI 1.4 interface for digital audio and high-definition video „ Composite interface (RCA yellow/white/red) for analog AV connection „ Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio „ Video output - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 9
„ Toslink (optical) audio output WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support „ USB storage device with a USB connector „ Portable multimedia drives with USB connector „ Digital cameras with USB connector For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #5675 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 10
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 23 4 5 67 Item Component Description 1 USB port Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable multimedia drives, and digital cameras with USB connectors 2 Power jack Connects the power adapter 3 Mini USB port Supports - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 11
LED Indicator WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 12 Item 1 2 Component Description Infrared receiver „ Receives System standby- Slow flashing (approximately every 2.5 seconds) „ Off-The multimedia drive is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS - 7 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 12
Remote Control WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with batteries installed to excessive heat (direct sunlight, fire, etc.). 1. Infrared transmitter 2. HOME 3. POWER 4. Navigation - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 13
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive USB cable Remote control and Two AAA batteries AC power adapter Quick Install Guide Installation Requirements „ Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video input „ Computer with a USB latest updates and service pack (SP - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 14
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Multimedia Drive Reformatting The multimedia drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. Go to http://support.wdc.com and refer to Knowledge Base Answer ID 3865 for reformatting the drive - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 15
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable 1. Connect the power clip to the power Removing Installing Removing 2. Connect the power cable to the multimedia drive's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet. The multimedia - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 16
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 2 - Loading Content On Your Multimedia Drive Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your multimedia drive. You can also transfer files from your multimedia drive to your computer. Windows 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the drive - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 17
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 3 - Connecting the Multimedia Drive The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the multimedia drive. Note: Composite, HDMI, and Toslink (optical) cables are sold separately. Choosing the Best Connection The quality of the - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 18
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection (composite cable sold separately): 1. Plug the composite connectors into the input ports on your multimedia drive, yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white 2. Plug the - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 19
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition) HDMI combines high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and inter-component control in a single digital cable. This interface provides video quality resolution of up to 1080p. To connect your multimedia drive - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 20
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Toslink (optical) Digital Audio Toslink (optical) digital can send digital audio to a receiver capable of decoding multichannel audio through an AV receiver. 1. Complete the composite or HDMI video connection as described in "Composite AV Connection ( - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 21
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 4 (Optional)- Connecting a USB Device Transfer your favorite content from your computer to your external USB drive, such as My Passport® or My Book® (external USB drive not included). The multimedia drive has one USB port that supports playback from - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 22
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 45 Operating the Multimedia Drive Using the Remote Control The multimedia drive multimedia drive. Scans backward during audio/video playback. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, 8×, through the audio/video playback. Supports the following speeds: 2×, 4×, - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 23
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Using the Multimedia Drive Menu The multimedia drive Home screen menu is displayed when you press HOME on the remote control. The icons on this screen let you browse your media library and configure the multimedia drive in a USB drive directory or as - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 24
File Management WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Copying Files Follow the steps listed below to copy a file to or from an attached USB memory device. The procedure is the same for all types of media files, movies, photos or music. 1. Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 25
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Press the up or down arrow to select the folder containing the media file you want to copy and press ENTER either or on the remote control to select the destination device, then press ENTER to start copying the file. OPERATING THE MULTIMEDIA DRIVE - 21 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 26
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Removing Files To delete a file on the multimedia drive, follow the steps listed press ENTER. 2. Press the up or down arrow to select the multimedia drive or the attached USB storage device (location you want to delete files from), then press ENTER. - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 27
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Select the file you want to delete and press Auto Play Note: Auto play does not support USB hubs. 1. Save the files or media content at the root directory of the multimedia drive's internal hard drive or attached USB storage device. 2. Go to the Setup - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 28
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 6 Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the multimedia drive. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. „ AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4) „ MPG/MPEG „ VOB/ISO „ MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264) „ MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 29
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2. Press the up or down arrow to select the multimedia drive or the optional attached USB storage device (location you want to access video files from), then press ENTER. 3. Press the ENTER button on the remote control again to view the - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 30
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Use the up and down navigation buttons on the remote control to scroll through the list of videos. A preview of the video will appear on - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 31
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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 multimedia drive supports the following scan speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x Starts playback from - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 32
Video Playback Options WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Displaying the Video Toolbar The Video toolbar has panel shows the following information about the current video, if the video file supports it: Audio Channel icon Chapter or Menu selection Zoom icon Subtitle icon Video - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 33
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to change the it has the same filename as the video file. Note: Subtitle files (specific types that are supported) need to have the exact same file name as the media they are playing (the extensions will - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 34
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 7 Playing Music With the multimedia drive you can copy your music library to a USB device and listen to it from your entertainment unit. The following audio file and audio codec formats are supported. Audio „ MP3 „ WAV/PCM/LPCM „ WMA „ AAC „ FLAC - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 35
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to view the contents of the multimedia drive or attached USB storage device: 4. Use the navigation buttons on the remote control to navigate the folder containing music and press the ENTER button on the - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 36
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL The music playback screen displays the following information playback on the selected position. Scan the audio playback forward or backward The multimedia drive supports the following scan speeds: 2×, 4×, 8× Press PREV (previous track) once. Start - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 37
To set the music repeat mode: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon. WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2. Press ENTER. The Settings menu opens. 3. Use the up and down navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. The options menu for that - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 38
movies or music from the iTunes® Store, Cinema Now, Movielink®, Amazon Unbox™, and Vongo®. To use your iPod with the multimedia drive, simply plug your iPod in to the USB port and navigate through the interface menu. Note: The multimedia drive only supports USB mass storage mode. iPod Touch is not - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 39
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 8 Viewing Photos With the multimedia drive you can view your digital photo album in the comfort of your living room. It's perfect for sharing fun times with your friends and family. The following image file formats are supported: „ GIF (Animated - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 40
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. The screen displays thumbnails of all available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the multimedia drive are displayed. 4. Locate the picture file you want to view. „ To open a single picture file for viewing, select the - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 41
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2. Highlight the picture rotate icon , then press control navigation buttons (left, right, up, down) to pan the display. Photo Slideshow The multimedia drive lets you create a slideshow using the contents of a photo folder. To start a slideshow: 1. - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 42
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 89 Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the multimedia drive and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon. 2. Press ENTER. The Settings - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 43
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. repeat mode, Movie repeat mode, Photo repeat mode, Digital audio output mode, Display mode, Photo scaling, Video 2. Select , then press ENTER. If your entertainment unit cannot support the selected setting, no change is made and the original setting - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 44
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Available Settings The following settings menus are available: Language Use this menu to select the menu language for your multimedia drive. Language options may include: „ English (default) „ French „ German „ Italian „ Japanese „ Korean „ - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 45
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Slideshow Interval Time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. Options include: „ 3 seconds (default) „ 5 seconds „ 10 seconds „ 30 seconds „ 1 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 46
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Digital Audio Output Mode Use this menu to set the audio output mode. Options include: „ Stereo (when using a composite or audio cable connection) „ Digital This menu displays information about the multimedia drive, including: „ Storage Type „ Free - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 47
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Auto Play Use this menu to set the auto play option for this option to restore all multimedia drive system preferences and media playback settings to their default factory values. This is done to correct performance problems caused by a failed firmware - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 48
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Locating Media Content A media search can only be performed where files are viewable, for example, in a folder. This search feature only supports English or English-based characters. Search for non-English character titles by browsing through the menus/ - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 49
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. After „ Text-language of the subtitles „ Chapters-number and a list of chapters MediaInfo supports the following formats: „ Video-MKV, OGM, AVI, WMV, QuickTime, Real, MPEG 3. Follow the instructions as prompted. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED FEATURES - 45 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 50
serious problems may require contacting your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. For more information, refer to WD Service and Support on the second page of this user manual. System Firmware Upgrade Firmware is an important set of instructions that tells your multimedia drive how - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 51
Troubleshooting WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the multimedia drive the WD Technical Support for assistance (see WD Service and Support on the second page of this user manual). The TV screen is blank and the multimedia drive - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 52
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem Solution There is no sound. USB DEVICE The attached USB device is not visible on the Home screen. REMOTE CONTROL The multimedia drive remote control does not work. FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware upgrade is unsuccessful. FILE MANAGEMENT Unable - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 53
Common Error Messages WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL If this message appears HOME No storage present. Unrecognized storage. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting CONTENT PLAYBACK The video is out of supported resolution. Unable to play the selected file. Please recreate the file - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 54
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I play or modify media on my computer? A: Several multimedia drive applications are currently available, such as Winamp and iTunes, that let you play, arrange, and edit media files. These multimedia drives also let - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 55
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? A: Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 2.0. If your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 56
11 Appendix Supported Media File Formats WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Video Extension Filename .mpg .mpeg MPEG MPEG-2(DVD) MPEG LPCM PCM Dolby Digital DTS MPEG-2 AVC(H.264) MPEG MP3 MP2 PCM DTS Dolby Digital MPEG-2 MP2 Dolby Digital MPEG-2 MP2 Supported YES YES YES YES YES YES NO - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 57
(H.264) ADPCM U-LAW AAC-LC AAC PCM MPEG-4 H.263 AMR WA AMR NA MPEG-2(DVD) MPEG LPCM PCM Dolby Digital DTS MPEG-2(DVD) MPEG LPCM PCM Dolby Digital DTS WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Supported YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 58
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Extension Container Filename Format .mkv Matroska .rm/.rmvb RealMedia .m2ts AAC-LC MPEG-2 PCM DTS Dolby Digital cvid AVC PCM AAC AVC Dolby Digital MPEG-2 Dolby Digital H.263 AVC MP3 AAC MPEG-4 AAC XviD AAC XviD AAC Supported YES YES YES YES YES YES - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 59
Music Extension Filename .mp2 .mp3 .wav .pcm .adpcm .aac .m4a .m4r .mka .flac .wma .ape .ogg .mpa WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Container Format Codec Supported Limitation MPEG Audio Layer 2 YES MPEG Audio Wave Wave Wave ADTS ALAC MPEG-4 Matroska FLAC Windows Media Audio - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 60
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital manufacturer's instruction manual, may 003 Statement Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme Western Digital Europe. APPENDIX - 56 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 61
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Die Markierung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass la Directive Basse tension (2006/95/CE). Une " déclaration de conformité " aux directives applicables a été déposée auprès de Western Digital Europe. I marchi con il simbolo CE denotano la conformità di - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 62
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL GS Mark (Germany only) support Web site at http://support.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 63
other countries; and WD Elements and My Passport are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. © 2010 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 64
compliance (China) 58 error messages 49 F features 4 AV interfaces 4 supported file formats 4 supported file systems 5 USB support 5 file formats troubleshooting 49 file system supported 5 firmware information 43 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL upgrade 46 firmware upgrade procedure 46 - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 65
safety information 1 warranty 58 R reformatting 10 regulatory compliance environmental compliance (China) 58 notices 56 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL remote control transmission range 18 troubleshooting 48 repeat mode movie 41 music 33 RoHS 58 S Screensaver Delay 43 Search function - Western Digital WDBABV0010ABK | User Manual - Page 66
system reset 43 USB device 48 U USB device connection 17 Eject button 18 error messages 49 removal 17 supported devices 5 troubleshooting 48 USB ports 6 supported resolutions 4 toolbar 28 zoom options 29 W warranty 58 Z zoom options photos 37 videos 29 WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL
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