What media playback does the USB support? Specifically: Can I playback a movie stored on a flashdrive using the USB port?
1507318
Yes, but you have to set the channels properly which was a lil tricky for me, calling customer service was easy and I didn't have any issues after that.
1507319
Good question! I haven't tried the USB option for viewing movies, although I think that is the function. I've just used the HDMI to connect my ipad with Netflix for movies viewing. I will say that it does not support the Amazon Prime via the HDMI.
1071506
Have you tried plugging a flash drive into the player? I was unable to stream BD-Live content until I did this - the flash drive provides a storage place for the data.
1059940
Depends on if the player can play content from the connected USB device. Do a simple test on any thumb drive you have. Load a file or two on it and plug it in.You can also check the player "Supported" file types. It should really specify if it can (or cannot) play USB content...This drive is generic, the effect would be the same on any USB storage device. If your Sony player can't play USB content it does not matter WHAT device you got, it is not going to play... Best of luck! Also mention what model player you have (or want to get) someone might know specific to that device (they are all different). I have a Sony player and could not tell you if it does (or does not) play from the USB connection (never tried) Depends on if the player can play content from the connected USB device. Do a simple test on any thumb drive you have. Load a file or two on it and plug it in.You can also check the player "Supported" file types. It should really specify if it can (or cannot) play USB content...This drive is generic, the effect would be the same on any USB storage device. If your Sony player can't play USB content it does not matter WHAT device you got, it is not going to play... Best of luck! Also mention what model player you have (or want to get) someone might know... » Read More Depends on if the player can play content from the connected USB device. Do a simple test on any thumb drive you have. Load a file or two on it and plug it in.You can also check the player "Supported" file types. It should really specify if it can (or cannot) play USB content...This drive is generic, the effect would be the same on any USB storage device. If your Sony player can't play USB content it does not matter WHAT device you got, it is not going to play... Best of luck! Also mention what model player you have (or want to get) someone might know specific to that device (they are all different). I have a Sony player and could not tell you if it does (or does not) play from the USB connection (never tried) « Show Less
1736964
Yes, you can put a flash drive into the usb port and it will play the music stored on it. Be advised that this unit does not come with and is not capable of being controlled by a remote since it has no IR sensor. I returned my unit and bought the Panasonic RX-D55GC-K which is more expensive but has a remote and is in my opinion, a better unit.
1298221
The usb port is just a port. Not a driver. It can play videos though your computer, DVD player, etc. It will not play directly from a thumb drive.
2101580
I have not used that drive, but I have used a Western Digital 3TB USB 3.0 drive with no problem at all. No problem playing any format video that I have come across with the player.
487239
I have not personally tried...But Accordingly to the manual all things in these formats will work On a USB flash drive. (DivX HD®, JPEG, JPG, MPO, AC3 (Dolby® Digital), EAC3, HAAC, AAC, MPEG, MP3, PCM, DTS®)
845900
No I didn't. There are many format options for .avi and .mp4 videos. I used a video converter to try to find what was compatible; now I can't remember, as I lost interest soon after. I only display photo images now, and for that it's fine.You can have multiple 'albums' by placing each on a separate flash card. Using a typical USB multi-format reader with a card in each of 4 or more slots, plus the DP's own slots, you can select collections from quite a few sources.
1824391
The end of your question was cut off but I think I have enough to answer. The WDTv Play has a USB port. I use it to connect directly to an external drive with movies on it. It plays most of the movies I have but not all. I haven't looked into it in more detail to see why some play and some do not. My current guess is the format. I have AVI, MP4, MPG, MKV, and WMV formats. I believe it will play AVI, MP4 and WMV. I think it doesn't play MKV. If we pick one it doesn't play we always just try another one.
647140
Not correct - I have played several movies on it - however, I have a USB 3.0 port for the main connection and also a second USB 3.0 port on one laptop and a USB 2.0 port on another laptop for the power - both drive the player just fine.
841947
So you can have an external drive? I don't see why not. There is a mini USB port on the player. It will play mp4's sequentially, the same with pics and music. It may have plug and play capabilities... TommyD
958682
Of course you can play any AVI directly from an USB pen drive... works perfect!!!I only have a doubt, have anyone tried to play any AVI from a portable Hard disk (USB 2.0) ?
1039832
Yes! But, I wouldn't perform this task, due to the size of some movie files. Most of the time, I would drag the clip on to my desk top and play the media. Some times the stream of data coming from your flash drive, may be too slow. This will sometimes cause pauses, while watching your movie, to refresh the buffer.
958683
Does anyone know if you can play avi files (divx, xvid) from a USB thumb drive plugged into the front? The description just lists photos for the USB drive.
1974012
Seems to work pretty well... I have used both USB flash drives and USB HDD with various movie formats (AVI, MP4, H264, etc.)
1727260
I never used that feature but I checked my manual and here is what it says..."Procedure to playback MP3/WMA disc with folder mode on........Press the folder button and press the TUNING button to select desired playback folder...". Another section says the following..."To playback USB/MP3 with folder mode on.....device information will be displayed". Again I never used these features but it appears capable to do what you asked.
1489390
Yes if your player supports or has a usb port that allows you to play video off a flash drive.