WD Elements Play ™ Multimedia Drive 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 9 Settings and Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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.
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. 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 ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2 Product Overview Thank you 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.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3 Features and Functions Features Audio/Video Interface HDMI 1.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Additional Features Real Media (RMVB) playback Plug-and-play convenience Popular media format support Metadata support Thumbnail support Aggregated music/photo/video view HDMI or composite video outputs Toslink (optical) audio output Plug-n-Play USB 2.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 connection of the multimedia drive to a computer as an external USB storage device for content transfer.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL LED Indicator 1 2 Item Component Description 1 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. 2 Power/activity LED On (steady blue)—The power cable is connected and the power is on. Activity—Fast flashing (approximately three times per second) System standby— Slow flashing (approximately every 2.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Remote Control 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 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.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Getting Started Package Contents Multimedia Drive USB cable Remote control and Two AAA batteries Quick Install Guide AC power adapter Installation Requirements Standard or HD TV with an HDMI or composite audio/video input Computer with a USB 2.0 connector Optional: Stereo or AV receiver with a digital optical (Toslink) cable.
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 to Mac OS X format. See “Troubleshooting” on page 57 for more information about reformatting a drive. Important: Reformatting the multimedia drive erases all its contents.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Step 1 - 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 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’s power cable (see “Step 1 - Connecting the Power Cable” on page 11) and USB cable as shown below. 3. Drive utilities are installed automatically.
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 picture produced by your TV depends on the quality of your TV and its connection to the multimedia drive.
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 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 multimedia drive.
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 using an HDMI cable: 1. Plug an HDMI cable (sold separately) into the HDMI connector on the multimedia drive. 2. Plug the opposite end into the HDMI port on your TV or audio/video system (if available).
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 (Standard Definition)” on page 14 or “HDMI Video and Audio (High Definition)” on page 15. 2. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable (sold separately) into the S/PDIF digital optical port on your multimedia drive. 3.
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 an external USB storage device. Note: Certain USB hubs have been tested to ensure compatibility. For a list of supported USB devices, see Article #5675 in our knowledge base at http://support.wdc.com. 1.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 5 4 Operating the Multimedia Drive Using the Remote Control The multimedia drive 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 multimedia drive.
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’s settings. Home Screen Options The four main Home options (icons) are: Videos Music Photos File Management Settings The Music, Video, and Photo icons represent folders for the different media types.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL File Management 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 multimedia drive. 2. In the Home menu, browse to locate the File Management category, then press ENTER. 3.
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. The screen will display the file contents of the selected folder. 5. 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. 6.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Removing Files To delete a file on the multimedia drive, follow the steps listed below. The procedure is the same for all types of media files, movies, photos or music. 1. In the Home menu, browse to locate the File Management category, then 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. 3.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Select the file you want to delete and press on the remote control. A check mark will appear on the right of the file name you want to delete. Press the OPTION button, then to select the Delete Files option. 5. 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.
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, MPEG1/2/4), TS/TP/M2TS (MPEG 1/2/4, AVC) FLV (D1 resolution only) RM or RMVB 8/9/10 Video Playback To play back video: 1. Browse to the Videos category, then press ENTER.
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 contents of the multimedia drive or attached USB storage device. 4.
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 the right side of the screen. 6. 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.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on the remote control to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Press FF (fast forward) or REV (reverse) to scan video (press repeatedly to select the scan speed) Scans the video playback forward or backward The multimedia drive supports the following scan speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x 2.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Video Playback Options Displaying the Video Toolbar 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 Press ENTER during playback to display the Video Information Panel on the bottom of the screen.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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 , then press ENTER repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom options. -ORPress OPTION or BACK to revert to the default viewing scale.
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 MKA OGG APE Dolby® Digital (inside video file only) Music Playback 1. Browse to the Music category, then press ENTER. 2.
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 remote control to view the folder’s contents: 5. Use the up and down navigation buttons on the remote control to scroll through the music files.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL The music playback screen displays the following information about the currently played audio file: Current repeat and shuffle modes (if enabled) /My Passport/My Music Album name Album art (if available) Audio filename Playback progress bar Elapsed time Artist Album name Genre File type File size The Playback progress bar will appear on the screen when highlighting the "currently" playing song.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL To set the music repeat mode: 1. Press HOME, then select the Settings icon. 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 category opens (for example, Music Repeat Mode).
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Playing Music From Your iPod® Apple® uses a proprietary naming scheme and because of this the multimedia drive is unable to display the original names for the folders and files as they are in your iPod. The multimedia drive instead reassigns new names for the folders and files, but only while in use with the multimedia drive. The original file information is preserved in your iPod.
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 GIFs are not supported) BMP (non-compressed) JPEG (grayscale, RGB, YCbCy) TIF/TIFF (RGB) PNG (Non-alpha channel only) Photo Display 1. Select the Photos icon, then press ENTER. 2.
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 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 ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 2. Highlight the picture rotate icon , 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 bottom of the screen. 2.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 9 8 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 menu opens.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Use the up and down navigation buttons to select a Settings category, then press ENTER. The options menu for that category opens (for example, Photo Repeat Mode).
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.
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 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 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 Output (when using a Toslink cable connection) Display Mode Use this menu to set the screen display mode. Options include: 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.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Auto Play Use this menu to set the auto play option for photos and videos. Options include: Off (default) All photos with music All videos Screensaver Delay Use this menu to set the delay before the screensaver turns on. Options include: None (default) 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes System Reset Use this option to restore all multimedia drive system preferences and media playback settings to their default factory values.
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/categories. Automated Search To perform a media search: 1. If you want to search for particular type of media (for example, video files only), go to the Home screen for that media type. 2.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 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. Press ENTER to display the on-screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. If media files matching your search parameters are found, they are listed as shown above. 6.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 10 8 System Maintenance The system firmware of your multimedia drive 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 http://register.wdc.com. This chapter describes how to upgrade the system firmware and perform simple troubleshooting.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting Problem Solution DISPLAY The TV screen is blank and the multimedia drive 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 multimedia drive. The TV screen is blank and the multimedia drive power LED is blinking. A system diagnostic failure occurred.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Problem There is no sound. Solution Make sure the volume on the entertainment unit is not muted. The audio codec might not be supported. The wrong output mode is selected for your connection type: - You have Stereo selected as your audio output mode and have a Toslink cable connected. - You have Digital Ouput selected as your audio output mode and have an RCA audio or composite cable connected.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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 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 you edit the metadata information for media files. You can search the Internet with your browser to locate where these applications are available for download.
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-Speed USB transfer rates by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL 11 Appendix Supported Media File Formats Video Extension Filename Container Format Video codec .mpg MPEG-PS Audio codec Video codec .mpeg MPEG-PS Audio codec .m2a MPEG-PS .mlv MPEG-PS .mpv MPEG-PS .dat CDXA/ MPEG-PS .vob MPEG-PS Video codec Audio codec Video codec Audio codec Video codec Audio codec Video codec Audio codec Video codec Audio codec Video codec .ts MPEG-TS Audio codec Video codec .tp MPEG-TS .
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Extension Filename .mp4 Container Format MPEG-4 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 .img IMG Audio codec Codec Supported MPG1 MPEG-4 MP4V MP42 AVC(H.264) AAC-LC Xvid MPG1 MPG2 AVC(H.264) MJPEG-A MJPEG-B MPEG MP2 MP3 LPCM PCM Dolby Digital DTS Vorbis AAC AAC-LC WMA MPEG-4 MJPEG-A MJPEG-B MJPA H.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Extension Filename Container Format Video codec .mkv Matroska Audio codec Video codec .rm/.rmvb RealMedia Audio codec Video codec .m2ts BDAV .qt QuickTime Audio codec Video codec Audio codec .m4v MPEG-4 .mod MPEG-PS .flv Flash Video .3g2 MPEG-4 .m4b AVI .
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Music Extension Filename Container Format .mp2 MPEG Audio .mp3 MPEG Audio .wav Wave .pcm .adpcm .aac .m4a .m4r Wave Wave ADTS ALAC MPEG-4 .mka Matroska .flac .wma FLAC Windows Media Audio Monkey's Audio OGG MPEG Audio .ape .ogg .mpa Codec Supported Layer 2 YES Layer1 Layer2 Layer3 MPEG2.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE 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 ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Die Markierung mit dem CE-Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses Gerät mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien der Europäischen Union übereinstimmt. Hierzu zählen auch die EMV-Richtlinie (2004/108/EG) sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie (2006/95/ EG). Eine "Konformitätserklärung" in Übereinstimmung mit den anwendbaren Richtlinien ist erstellt worden und kann bei Western Digital Europe eingesehen werden.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - regulation 3. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this product is 70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 db(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will for the term defined below, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to WD’s specification therefor. The term of your limited warranty depends on the country in which your Product was purchased.
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL Index A accessories 2 Apple users 17 aspect ratio troubleshooting 47 audio channel 29 audio/video supported interfaces 4 Audio/Video menus display resolution 42 Auto Play 43 B browser display 42 C compatibility 9 operating systems 9 composite AV connection 14 converting drive format 49 D Digital Audio Output Mode 42 Disk Manager 42 display mode 42 display troubleshooting 47 drive reformatting 10 DVI connection 16 E Eject function button 18 procedure 17 envi
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL locating 44 music playback controls 32 playback options 32 playback procedures 30 playback screen 32 repeat mode 41 remote control transmission range 18 troubleshooting 48 repeat mode movie 41 music 33 RoHS 58 N S navigation buttons 18 Screensaver Delay 43 Search function button 18 procedure 44 Settings about 43 apply new values 39 Audio/Video menu 40 auto play 43 browser display 42 digital audio output mode 42 disk manager 42 display mode 42 language 40 m
WD ELEMENTS PLAY MULTIMEDIA DRIVE USER MANUAL navigation buttons 39 Settings menu bar 38 system reset 43 T Toslink connectors 6 troubleshooting 47 audio 47 content playback 49 display 47 error messages 49 firmware upgrade 48 remote control 48 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 V videos audio channel 29 display resolution setting 42 information panel 28 output resolution 42 playback contr
