Western Digital WD TV Mini Media Player User Manual

WD TV™ Mini Media Player

User Manual

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 support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available
or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.

Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This
30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support.
E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is
available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new features and services, remember to
register your product online at https://www.wdc.com/register.

Accessing Online Support

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Contacting WD Technical Support

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and system software versions available.

North America

English 800.ASK.4WDC Australia 1 800 42 9861

(800.275.4932) China 800 820 6682/[phone]

Spanish 800.832.4778 Hong Kong [phone]

Europe (toll free)*

Europe
Middle East
Africa

* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,

Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

00800 ASK4 WDEU
(00800 27549338)

[phone]
[phone]
[phone]

Asia Pacific

India 1 800 11 9393 (MNTL)/1 800 200 5789 (Reliance)

011 26384700 (Pilot Line)
Indonesia [phone]
Japan 00 531 650442
Korea 02 719-3240
Malaysia [phone]/1 800 88 1908/[phone]
Philippines 1 800 1441 0159
Singapore [phone]/[phone]/[phone]
Taiwan [phone]/[phone]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

3 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5 Operating the WD TV Mini Media Player. . . . . . . . .17

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Powering on the WD TV Mini Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the WD TV Mini Media Player Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6 Watching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Video Playback Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Video Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Music Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Music Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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8 Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Photo Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Photo Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Photo Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

9 Settings and Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Settings Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Available Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Locating Media Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

10 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

System Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

11 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Media File Formats - Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Media File Formats - Audio and Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Important User Information

Important Safety Instructions

This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use
can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit
will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and
servicing.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

• Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.

• Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C–35°C
(41°F–95°F).

• Do not drop or shake the device.

• Do not move the device when it is powered on.

• Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon them or against them.

• Do not overload wall outlets.

For additional safety information, refer to www.wdc.com.

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Recording your WD Product Information

In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your new WD product.
You can find this information on the label on the bottom of the device. You should also
note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting
technical support.

Serial Number:
Model Number:
Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:

Registering your WD Product

Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable
warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your
first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product online
at register.wdc.com.

Accessories

For U.S. residents, visit shopwd.com to view additional accessories available for your
WD TV Mini Media Player. For users outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com.

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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. Simply plug in WD’s My Passport portable hard drive or similar USB drive and
play movies, music, and photos in a wide variety of file formats, including Real Media
(RMVB) format. There’s no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more
drives for more movies. Supports DVD-quality video playback. Also works with most
popular USB drives, digital cameras, and camcorders.

The USB port is used to connect USB mass storage devices, such as the My
Passport portable drive and My Book external drive. The included remote control lets
you quickly browse through your media and configure settings.

Advanced Navigation Options Include:

• Thumbnail and list views – browse your content by filename or by thumbnails of photos,
album covers, and movie preview

• Search – search by filename and partial filename

Photo Viewing:

• Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions

• Zoom, pan, repeat, shuffle, and rotate

Movie Viewing:

• Fast forward, rewind, previous, next, pause, repeat, shuffle, and zoom

• View subtitles

• View video menu (if supported by the file format)

• Video preview (if supported by the file format)

Music Playback:

• Fast forward, rewind, pause, shuffle, and repeat

•View album art

File Management:

• View all files together

• Copy or delete files directly from the TV

Additional Features:

• Real Media (RMVB) playback

• 480 decode DVD quality and upscales up to 1080i

• Plug-and-play convenience

• Popular media format support

• Metadata support

• Thumbnail support

• Aggregated music/photo/video view

• Composite and component video outputs

• Toslink (optical) audio output

• Supported USB device file systems: FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ (no journaling)

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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.

• Toslink (optical) audio for high-fidelity digital audio

• Video output resolution includes 480i and 576i (composite and component
interface), or 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i (component interface)

• Stereo or multi-channel digital surround (pass through only) audio output

Content Playback

The WD TV Mini Media Player is capable of playing several different types of
multiformat files. For a detailed list of supported formats, go to “Media File Formats ­Video” on page 54.

Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Support

• USB storage device with a USB connector

• Portable media players with USB connector

• Digital cameras with USB connector

For a list of tested, compatible USB devices, see Article #2581 in our knowledge
base at support.wdc.com.

USB Storage File System Support

•NTFS

• FAT/FAT32

• HFS+

For instructions on how to disable Journaling, see Article #2615 in our knowledge
base at support.wdc.com.

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Connections

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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

3 YPbPr analog

Component video

4 Toslink (optical) audio

port

5 Reset switch Reset the media player to factory settings (using a fine-tipped

6 Power jack Connects the power cable

Connect to your TV’s analog video and audio jacks. Use the
mini-plug to composite jack adapter included with the device.

Connect to your TV’s YPbPr analog video jacks. Use the mini­plug to YPbPR jack adapter included with the device.
Note: This is for video connection only. Audio connection must
be supplied through either the Toslink (optical) port; or use the
audio jacks (red and white color) of the Composite connection.

Connects to your AV receiver (Toslink cable sold separately)

stylus or the unfolded end of a paperclip)

3

4

6

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LED Indicators

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Item Component Description

1 Power LED • On (Blue)—The power cable is connected and the power is on.

2 Infrared

3 Status LED • On (Blue) —A USB device is being accessed and the media

1

receiver

2

• Off—The media player is in standby mode or the power cable is
disconnected.

• 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.

player is in idle mode.

• Off—No USB device is connected.

• Blinking—Scans for media from the USB storage.

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Remote Control

1. Infrared transmitter

2. HOME

3. POWER

4. Navigation buttons

5. ENTER

6. STOP

7. BACK

8. REV (rewind)

9. PREV (previous track)

10. SEARCH

11. OPTION

12. PAUSE/PLAY

13. FF (fast forward)

14. NEXT (next track)

15. EJECT (safe removal of attached
storage)

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

11

12

13

14

15

Note: For additional information, see “Using the Remote
Control” on page 17.

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Getting Started

Package Contents

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AC power adapter

Composite AV cables

Quick Install Guide

Component (YPbPr) cables

Documentation and
software CD

Remote control and
Two AAA batteries

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.

Installation Procedure

The media player installation procedure is outlined below:

1. Transfer content from your computer to the USB storage media.

2. Connect the media player to your TV or entertainment unit through the desired

interface option.

3. Connect the power cable.

4. Insert the batteries into the remote control.

5. Connect the USB device containing your media content.

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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).

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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.

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US/JA/TW

EU/KO

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EU/KO

2. Connect the power cable to the media player’s DC connector, and then plug the

opposite end into an AC power outlet. The media player powers up automatically.

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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.

Connection Quality Connectors

Component Best

(up to 1080i)

Composite Good (480i/

576i)

Composite (Standard Definition)

•Green = Y

•Blue = Pb

•Red = Pr

• Yellow = video

• Red = right audio

• White = left audio

Component (High Definition)

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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. If the media player is
not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to component
or composite, depending on your connection. Check the user documentation of
your TV for more information.

Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.

If powering on the device for the first time, the following screen will appear:

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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. You will also need to connect
the composite audio cables to provide sound. This interface provides video quality
resolution of up to 1080i.

To connect your media player using a component-to-mini cable:

1. Plug mini cable into the component connector on the media player.

2. Plug the opposite ends into the component ports on your TV or audio/video

system (if available), red to red, green to green, and blue to blue.

3. For audio, plug the composite-to-mini connector into the composite port on the

media player.

4. Plug the audio connectors on the opposite end of the cable into the composite

audio input ports on your TV, red to red and white to white.
Wait a few seconds for your TV to detect the media player. If the media player is

not detected, you may need to change the input source on your TV to component
or composite, depending on your connection. Check the user documentation of
your TV for more information.

Once the media player is detected, the splash screen displays to indicate system
bootup, then the home screen of the user interface opens.

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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.

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 component video connection as described on

page 13.

2. Plug a Toslink (optical) cable into the S/PDIF digital optical port on your media

player.

3. Plug the other end of the Toslink (optical) cable into the digital optical port on your

AV receiver.

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4. Select the appropriate audio source on your AV receiver.

Note: Toslink cable sold separately.

Step 4 - Connecting a USB Device

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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.wdc.com.

To connect the USB device:

1. Connect the USB device to the media player’s USB port.

My Book external drive

(sold separately)

OR

My Passport portable drive

(sold separately)

2. Wait for a few moments while the media player scans the USB device for media

files. (Scanning is enabled by default).

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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.

Removing a USB Device

To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button
on the remote control before removing a USB device.

To remove a USB device:

1. Press the EJECT button on the remote.

2. Highlight the checkmark on the eject prompt, then press ENTER.

3. Disconnect the USB device from the media player.

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