Using Hardrives via USB Ports on TV

jdog55 · 06-03-2011, 22:50

Recently got a plasma LG TV. I've a hardrive with various TV shows and films on it however when I plugged the hardrive into the USB port on the TV all I could access from the hardrive was the music and photos on there. Anyone know how to get the programmes and films which are on my hardrive to play.

niall campbell · 06-03-2011, 23:17

is it in SHARED videos ?

can the telly play the type of file it is ? e.g. Divx

can the TV see the files but not play them ?

emptybox · 07-03-2011, 00:26

Not all TVs can play videos. My 18 month old Samsung can play MP3 music and JPG photos but not videos.
Look in the manual to see what your TV can play.

Gambler · 20-03-2011, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by emptybox

Not all TVs can play videos. My 18 month old Samsung can play MP3 music and JPG photos but not videos.
Look in the manual to see what your TV can play.

I want to purchase a tv that will play avi/divx files via a usb stick or hard drive. How do i find one please?

Thanks

niall campbell · 20-03-2011, 10:48

if it has DNLA then that will do it

DNLA is the way forward . You are looking for a TV or any device like games console PS 3 / XBOX or Blu Ray player , DVD player that has it

then you want a NAS hard drive with an ETHERNET connection to your wireless router. Everything in your house can then access your NAS hard drive

its so simple

whats your budget

Mark125 · 20-03-2011, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gambler

I want to purchase a tv that will play avi/divx files via a usb stick or hard drive. How do i find one please?

Thanks

I bougth this TV for my bedroom its plays
.MKV and HDdviX.

Its cheap as chips and not to bad. It will play straight of a usb stick that you plug in the side.

OOPs.

THIS TV

emptybox · 20-03-2011, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

if it has DNLA then that will do it

DNLA is the way forward . You are looking for a TV or any device like games console PS 3 / XBOX or Blu Ray player , DVD player that has it

then you want a NAS hard drive with an ETHERNET connection to your wireless router. Everything in your house can then access your NAS hard drive

its so simple

whats your budget

It's called DLNA.

And it's not really going to help Gambler plug hard drives in to his telly via USB.

call100 · 20-03-2011, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by emptybox

Not all TVs can play videos. My 18 month old Samsung can play MP3 music and JPG photos but not videos.
Look in the manual to see what your TV can play.

My Samsung was the same when I bought it. I changed the model number in the tech menu and it now does show movies from a hard drive attached to it's usb port.

koantemplation · 20-03-2011, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdog55

Recently got a plasma LG TV. I've a hardrive with various TV shows and films on it however when I plugged the hardrive into the USB port on the TV all I could access from the hardrive was the music and photos on there. Anyone know how to get the programmes and films which are on my hardrive to play.

Some LG TVs can be hacked to allow the USB port to play movies but I think it is only the LCD ones and mainly the LH range.

Other wise you'll need a media player.

niall campbell · 20-03-2011, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by emptybox

It's called DLNA.

And it's not really going to help Gambler plug hard drives in to his telly via USB.

my Panny will record via USB to a USB hard drive

niall campbell · 20-03-2011, 22:15

or a GAMES CONSOLE PS 3 or xbox360

or a DVD player/ blu ray with DNLA

06-03-2011, 22:50	#1
jdog55 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 180	Using Hardrives via USB Ports on TV Recently got a plasma LG TV. I've a hardrive with various TV shows and films on it however when I plugged the hardrive into the USB port on the TV all I could access from the hardrive was the music and photos on there. Anyone know how to get the programmes and films which are on my hardrive to play.

06-03-2011, 23:17	#2
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	is it in SHARED videos ? can the telly play the type of file it is ? e.g. Divx can the TV see the files but not play them ?

07-03-2011, 00:26	#3
emptybox Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,995	Not all TVs can play videos. My 18 month old Samsung can play MP3 music and JPG photos but not videos. Look in the manual to see what your TV can play.

20-03-2011, 10:02	#4
Gambler Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 62	Quote: Originally Posted by emptybox Not all TVs can play videos. My 18 month old Samsung can play MP3 music and JPG photos but not videos. Look in the manual to see what your TV can play. I want to purchase a tv that will play avi/divx files via a usb stick or hard drive. How do i find one please? Thanks

20-03-2011, 10:48	#5
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	if it has DNLA then that will do it DNLA is the way forward . You are looking for a TV or any device like games console PS 3 / XBOX or Blu Ray player , DVD player that has it then you want a NAS hard drive with an ETHERNET connection to your wireless router. Everything in your house can then access your NAS hard drive its so simple whats your budget

20-03-2011, 14:18	#6
Mark125 Inactive Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 598	Quote: Originally Posted by Gambler I want to purchase a tv that will play avi/divx files via a usb stick or hard drive. How do i find one please? Thanks I bougth this TV for my bedroom its plays .MKV and HDdviX. Its cheap as chips and not to bad. It will play straight of a usb stick that you plug in the side. OOPs. THIS TV

20-03-2011, 14:33	#7
emptybox Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,995	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell if it has DNLA then that will do it DNLA is the way forward . You are looking for a TV or any device like games console PS 3 / XBOX or Blu Ray player , DVD player that has it then you want a NAS hard drive with an ETHERNET connection to your wireless router. Everything in your house can then access your NAS hard drive its so simple whats your budget It's called DLNA. And it's not really going to help Gambler plug hard drives in to his telly via USB.

20-03-2011, 21:18	#8
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by emptybox Not all TVs can play videos. My 18 month old Samsung can play MP3 music and JPG photos but not videos. Look in the manual to see what your TV can play. My Samsung was the same when I bought it. I changed the model number in the tech menu and it now does show movies from a hard drive attached to it's usb port.

20-03-2011, 21:31	#9
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by jdog55 Recently got a plasma LG TV. I've a hardrive with various TV shows and films on it however when I plugged the hardrive into the USB port on the TV all I could access from the hardrive was the music and photos on there. Anyone know how to get the programmes and films which are on my hardrive to play. Some LG TVs can be hacked to allow the USB port to play movies but I think it is only the LCD ones and mainly the LH range. Other wise you'll need a media player.

20-03-2011, 22:14	#10
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	Quote: Originally Posted by emptybox It's called DLNA. And it's not really going to help Gambler plug hard drives in to his telly via USB. my Panny will record via USB to a USB hard drive

20-03-2011, 22:15	#11
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	or a GAMES CONSOLE PS 3 or xbox360 or a DVD player/ blu ray with DNLA

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