WD TV Mini Media Player ™ User Manual
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Table of Contents 1 Important User Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recording your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registering your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . .
8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 9 Settings and Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WD TV Mini 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.
WD TV Mini 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.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 2 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the WD TV Mini 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. WD TV™ Mini media player is an easy, affordable way to watch digital media on your TV.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface • • • • • Composite interface (RCA yellow/white/red to mini jack) for analog AV connection Component video connection (YPbPr to mini jack) for analog video connection.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Connections 5 1 2 3 4 6 Item Component Description 1 USB port Supports connection of removable storage devices, portable media players, and digital cameras with USB connectors 2 Composite analog video and audio Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks. Use the mini-plug to composite jack adapter included with the device. 3 YPbPr analog Component video Connect to your TV’s YPbPr analog video jacks.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual LED Indicators 1 2 3 Item Component Description 1 Power LED • On (Blue)—The power cable is connected and the power is on. • Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is disconnected. 2 Infrared receiver • Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed.
WD TV Mini 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) 1 2 3 4 5 6 10. SEARCH 7 11. OPTION 12. PAUSE/PLAY 13. FF (fast forward) 14. NEXT (next track) 15. EJECT (safe removal of attached storage) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 17.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Mini Media Player Composite AV cables Component (YPbPr) cables Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Remote control and Two AAA batteries Documentation and software CD Installation Requirements • Standard or HD TV with a component or composite audio/video input • USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector Optional: Stereo or AV receiver with a digital optical (Toslink) cable.
WD TV Mini 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 and stand not included).
WD TV Mini 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.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Step 3 - Connecting the WD TV Mini Media Player The following figures illustrate the cable connections supported by the media player. The standard connection uses the included composite-to-mini AV cables. Note: 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 media player.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Composite AV Connection (Standard Definition) To use a composite connection: 1. Plug the mini-connector into the composite port on the 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. Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 4. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons on the remote control to select Composite AV (CVBS) Note: This screen will switch between Component and Composite every 10 seconds until you make a selection. 5. Press the ENTER button to confirm the video output setting. After selecting your video resolution output option, see “Using the WD TV Mini Media Player Menu” on page 19. Component Video and Audio (High Definition) The component connection only provides video signals.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual If powering on the device for the first time, the following screen will appear: 5. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons on the remote control to select Component (YPbPr). Note: This screen will switch between Component and Composite every 10 seconds until you make a selection. 6. Press the ENTER button to confirm the video output setting. After selecting your video resolution output option, see “Using the WD TV Mini Media Player Menu” on page 19.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 4. Select the appropriate audio source on your AV receiver. Note: Toslink cable sold separately. Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device The media player has one USB port that supports playback from a WD USB external drive.* * For a list of supported WD external drives, see article #2581 in or knowledge base at support.wdc.com. Certain USB hubs have been tested to ensure compatibility. For a list of supported USB devices, see Article #2581 in our knowledge base at support.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 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. “Please insert a USB storage device” appears on the screen. For Apple Users For HFS+, Journaling must be disabled on the storage device connected to the media player. For information on disabling Journaling, see page 4.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 5 4 Operating the WD TV Mini Media Player Using the Remote Control The 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 media player.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Powering on the WD TV Mini Media Player Press the POWER button on the remote control to power on the device. If you wish to change the video output option: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon . 2. Press ENTER. The Settings menu opens. 3. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons on the remote control to select Video output resolution. 4.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Using the WD TV Mini Media Player Menu The WD TV Mini 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 media player’s settings. Home Screen Options The four main Home options (icons) are: • • • • • Video Music Photo File Management Settings • The Music , Video , and Photo icons represent folders for the different media types.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual File Management Copying files Note: A USB hub is required to copy files from one USB storage device to another. To produce a copy of a file on the attached USB memory device, follow the steps listed below. The procedure is the same for all types of media files, movies, photos or music. 1. Connect a USB hub to the USB connector on the media player. 2. Connect the USB storage devices to the USB hub. 3. In the Home menu, browse to locate the File Management category. 4.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 6. Select the file you want to copy and press . A check mark will appear to the right of the file name you want to copy. To deselect, press again. Press the OPTION button, then press ENTER on the remote control to select the Copy Files icon. 7. Press either or on the remote control to select the destination device, then press ENTER to start copying the file. Removing files To delete a file on the attached USB memory device, follow the steps listed below.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 3. In the Home menu, browse to locate the File Management category. 4. Press ENTER on the remote control to view the media folders on the USB memory device. The screen will display a list of available folders. 5. Press the up or down arrow to select the folder containing the media file you want to delete and press ENTER. The screen displays the file contents of the selected folder. 6. Select the file you want to delete and press on the remote control.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 7. Press ENTER on the remote control and a confimation screen appears. Press ENTER again to delete the selected file. Auto Play Note: Auto play does not support USB hubs. 1. Save the files or media content at the root directory of the USB storage device. 2. Go to the Setup menu and select Auto Play. You will need to restart the media player for your selection to take effect. After it is set, Auto Play starts each time the media player is powered on.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 6 Watching Video You can watch videos on your TV using the media player. Supported Video Formats The following video file formats are supported. • • • • • AVI (Xvid, MPEG4) MPG/MPEG VOB MP4/MOV (MPEG4) RM or RMVB 8/9/10 Video Playback To play back video: 1. Connect a USB drive to the USB connector. 2. Browse to the Video category. 3. Press the ENTER button on the remote control, to access the USB drive. The following screen opens.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 4. Press the ENTER button on the remote control again to view the contents of the USB drive. 5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to navigate to the folder containing videos and press the ENTER button on the remote control to view the folder’s contents. 6. Use the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to scroll through the list of videos. A preview of the video will appear on the right side of the screen. 7. Locate the video file you want to play.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Resuming playback If you try to open a video file that has been partially played before, the following screen appears, prompting you to choose whether to play the file from the beginning or resume playback from the last playback position. Select the to resume playback or X to start playback from the beginning.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Displaying the Video Information Panel Use this option to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Selecting Video Zoom Options Use these options to change the viewing scale of the video playback screen. To change the viewing scale: 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. 2. Highlight options. -OR- , then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 1. During video playback, press OPTION. The Options bar appears on the top of the screen. 2. Highlight chapters. , then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available Note: Chapter selection will only be enabled if the video file type supports it. 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.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 7 Playing Music With the 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 WAV/PCM/LPCM WMA AAC FLAC MKA OGG Real Audio APE Music Playback 1. Connect a USB drive to the USB connector. 2. Browse to the Music category.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 3. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to access the USB drive. 4. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to view the contents of the USB drive: 5.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 6. Use the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to scroll through the music files. Information about the the music file will appear on the right-hand side of the screen. 7. 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.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Music Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control music playback: Button Function STOP Stop audio playback PAUSE/PLAY Pause or resume audio playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (rewind) to scan the audio file (press repeatedly to select the scan speed). 2. Press PLAY to resume playback on the selected position. Scan the audio playback forward or backward Press PREV (previous track) once.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 2. Press ENTER. The Settings menu opens. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. The options menu for that category opens (for example, Music Repeat Mode). Playing music from your iPod® Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the media player is unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual You can view the original file information when you play a file where the screen will display the metadata. Note: WD TV Mini Media Player does not support playback of protected premium content such as movies or music from the iTunes® Store, Cinema Now, Movielink®, Amazon Unbox™, and Vongo®. To use your iPod with the media player, simply plug your iPod in to the USB port and navigate through the interface menu.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 8 Viewing Photos With the 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) BMP (non-compressed) JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) TIF/TIFF (RGB) PNG (Non-alpha channel only) Photo Display 1. Connect a USB drive to the USB connector. 2. Select the Photo icon. . 3.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual The screen will display thumbnails of all available picture files and photo folders. Only image files supported by the media player are displayed. 4. Locate the picture file you want to view. • To open a single picture file for viewing, select the file, and then press ENTER. • To view the next picture file in the photo folder, press NEXT (photo). • To view the previous picture file in the photo folder, press PREV (previous).
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Rotating the Picture Use these options to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise. 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 bottom of the screen. 2. Highlight the picture rotate icon rotation you want is set. -OR- , then press ENTER repeatedly until the Press OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing orientation.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 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 bottom of the screen. 2. Select the zoom icon you want is shown. -OR- to zoom in, then press ENTER repeatedly until the scale 3. Use the remote control navigation buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down) to pan the display.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual To view the Slideshow Information Panel: During a slideshow, press OPTION. The Slideshow toolbar opens at the bottom of the screen. -ORPress OPTION to hide the Slideshow Information Panel.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 9 8 Settings and Advanced Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the media player and set preferences for media playback. To select a Settings category: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon . 2. Press ENTER. The Settings menu opens.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. The options menu for that category opens (for example, Photo Repeat Mode).
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Available Settings The following settings menus are available: Language Use this menu to select the menu language for your WD TV Mini Media Player. Options may include: • English (default) • French • Italian • German • Spanish • Simplified Chinese • Traditional Chinese • Korean • Japanese • Russian • Portuguese Subtitle language Use this menu to select the subtitle language for your video (if several languages are available).
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Slideshow interval time Use this menu to set the time interval between pictures in the slideshow. Options include: • • • • • • 3 seconds (default) 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes Slideshow mode Use this menu to set the slideshow sequence and transitions. Options include: • • • • • • • • None (default) Random Zoom & pan Wipe across Wipe oblique Open & close Blinds & lines Expand Music repeat mode Use this menu to set the music repeat mode.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual • 4:3 (default) • 16:9 Photo scaling • Display as is (default) • Fit to screen Video output resolution Use this menu to set the TV input. Options include: • Component (Y, Pb, Pr) • Composite AV (CVBS) Browser display Use this menu to set the browser display. Options include: • List mode (default) • Thumbnail mode Auto play Use this menu to set the auto play option for photos and videos.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Locating Media Content To use the WD TV Mini Media Player, you will first need to put content into your USB drive. Transfer your favorite files -- music, video, photos -- from your computer to your USB drive and connect the USB drive to the 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.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Highlight @#&, then press ENTER to display the symbol keyboard for inputting special characters. If you want to erase the last character, highlight then press ENTER. 4. After you have defined the search terms, highlight Submit on the bottom of the on-screen keyboard, then press ENTER. The search results are shown. If no media files match the search, you are shown a message stating that. 5.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 1. Use your browser and go to http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en. 2. Download the software and install it on your computer. 3. Follow the instructions as prompted.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 10 8 System Maintenance The system firmware of your WD TV Mini Media Player can be upgraded to the latest release, which can improve support for media file playback and includes bug fixes and product enhancements. To ensure that you receive the latest update, we recommend registering your product at https://www.wdc.com/register. This chapter describes how to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the media player power LED remains off. • Make sure the TV is turned on. • Make sure that the power adapter and power outlet are okay. • Make sure that the interface cable is properly attached to the correct terminals on both the TV and the media player. The TV screen is blank and the media player power LED is blinking. A system diagnostic failure occurred.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Problem Solution USB DEVICE The attached USB device is not visible on the Home screen. • WD Mini TV Media Player only supports mass USB storage mode. Make sure that the USB device is configured as a "mass storage device." • Make sure the USB device’s file system is supported (NTFS, FAT/FAT32, or HFS+). • Press only one button at a time. • Make sure the batteries are properly inserted. • The batteries may already be drained. Replace batteries with new ones.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Common Error Messages If this message appears Perform this action HOME No storage present. Attach the USB device that contains your media files. Unrecognized storage. The USB device model is not supported. Use another USB device. Question XX: WD USB HDD Trouble Shooting This indicates a system diagnostic failure. Contact WD Technical Support for assistance. CONTENT PLAYBACK The video is out of supported resolution.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 3. Press the Import button (using iTunes), - OR Press the Rip button (using Windows Media Player. 4. Click the music you want to copy (Windows Media Player) and note where the music files are saved after they are copied. iTunes imports the entire CD into your iTunes music library. 5. Click the Start Rip button (Windows Media Player). 6. When ripping is complete, remove the CD. The music is now on your computer.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual 11 Appendix Media File Formats - Video Codec Extension Filename Container Format .mpg MPEG-PS Video codec Audio Codec .mpeg MPEG-PS .dat CDXA/MPEG-PS .vob MPEG-PS .mp4 MPEG-4 Video codec Audio Codec Video codec Audio Codec Video codec Audio Codec Video codec Audio Codec Video codec .avi .avi Audio Codec Video codec .mov QuickTime Audio Codec Video codec .3gp MPEG-4 Audio Codec Video codec .iso ISO Audio Codec Video codec .
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Media File Formats - Audio and Photo Extension Filename .mp2 .mp3 .wav Container Format MPEG Audio MPEG Audio Wave Codec Supported Layer 2 YES Layer1 YES Layer2 YES Layer3 YES MPEG2.5 YES PCM YES LPCM YES ADPCM YES .aac ADTS AAC-LC YES .m4a ALAC AAC-LC YES .m4r MPEG-4 AAC-LC YES MP3 YES AAC YES .
WD TV Mini 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 device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
WD TV Mini Media Player 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 Europe.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from information technology equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your return paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession.
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual Index A Accessories 2 Apple users 16 aspect ratio troubleshooting 50 audio channel 28 audio/video supported interfaces 4 Audio/Video menus display resolution 45 C composite AV connection 12 connectors 5 D display troubleshooting 50 DVI connection 14 E Eject function button 17 procedure 16 environmental compliance (China) 58 error messages 52 F features AV interfaces 4 supported file formats 4 supported file systems 4 USB support 4 file formats troubleshooting 52 file
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual media content locating 46 music playback controls 33 playback procedures 30 playback screen 32 music playback options 33 N navigation buttons 17 O operating precautions 1 P package contents 8 photo display options 37 Photo menus interval time 44 photos rotating 38 view 36 zoom options 39 playlist videos, playback 25, 32 Portuguese 43 power AC connector 5 cable connection 10 global AC adapter configurations 10 LED indicator 6 power button 17 turn on 12, 13 product acce
WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual USB ports 5 V video playback options 26 videos audio channel 28 display resolution setting 45 information panel 27 playback controls 26 playback procedures 24 subtitles 29 supported resolutions 4 zoom options 28 W warranty information 58 Z zoom options photos 39 videos 28 INDEX – 62
