would this item be able to connect to a tv to watch digital videos? FAT32 should work versus NTFS i hope
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The answer to both question is that it depends on the TV. I use USB drives to store digital video files that I play through a "media player" that is connected to the TV. It decodes the video files and transmits a standard HDMI signal to the TV, so from the TV's "perspective" it's the same as a cable box, Blu-Ray player, and so on. It has its own user interface with menus and so on, and it comes with a remote with all the standard playback features. There are a number of these type devices available for under $100, some well under. The last I knew, no TV would read raw digital video directly from a USB drive. Most recently-made TVs can read audio and image files (mp3, jpg, etc.) directly from USB but not full video. I haven't been in the TV marker for a couple of years, so this may have changed. As for FAT32, you can definitely format the drive that way if you want, but I doubt any current digital player would prefer this file system. Everything I've seen requires NTFS, which has been the standard for several years now.
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Yes this is possible. I have connected my hard drive to wd router and is able to play the movies from my sony blu ray player and logitech revue. This is not certified dlna but it supports upnp which is the actual protocal behind DLNA. Please also remember that the files will play only if your tv/player supports the codecs
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Hello from Medialink, This device will not work with an HDTV or BluRay Player or anything that does not run on an Operating System. Unfortunately the TV companies force you to buy their brand of wireless adapter (which is why they can charge so much for it). Thanks, Medialink Products 856-216-8222 support@medialinkproducts.com
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Yes, i have watched videos off a usb thumb drive. I forget what video formats the TV Supports.
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It's a HD. It will work with whatever OS you format it for. G-Parted is your friend. But Linux can read NTFS and FAT32 partitions fine.
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We are so sorry that there is not hard drive installed, you can purcahse it yourself and install it. Sure you can hook it to your TV, it has three video output interface: BNC/VGA/HDMI, thank you.
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I'm certain it will work. Worse case scenario is you'd have to format it from ExFat (how it comes) to fat32. Then anything will read it. I've got one in my Asus tablet .I formatted it to fat32 just to make sure I never had any issues and it works great
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I know this is an old question but I'll answer this for everyone asking the same question. Yes it can... but you need to run a DLNA / Mediashare server app on your NAS or PC. Win XP, 7, 8: needs Windows Media Connect. Linux: you'll need to install MiniDLNA or Rygel or similar. After the server app is installed and configured, you can browse and play the shared media files from the TV through the "Media Share" app on the LG TV. I recently bought this TV and haven't found concise how-to info anywhere so I've researched and figured it out on my own. I hope I've provided helpful info.
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Yes,it can read external usb hard disk, we have tested with the 1TB seagate hard disk, and also can play videos on disk directly. also it support RMVB, you can use "MX PLAYER" to play the RMVB video.
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Hi. You need to download a short authorization video from DIVX on to the USB drive then view and play it on the tv. Then it will work with DIVX videos and Photos will show up and you can view those as well. So you might want to get the free divx player/convert on your PC to use for loading your USB drive for HDTV use. I am pretty sure when your TV would not let you use your USB it told you a website to go to. Write it down and follow directions. Let me know if you need more help. vegaschris22@aol.com
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I only use it for my ps3 but im sure u could its set up as fat32 so your computer would recognize it as a flash drive.
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I can't say for sure since I returned mine. However I would find it doubtful. Frankly if you are looking to make a "media center" with multiple drives connected I think you will be much happier with a small inexpensive PC connected to your TV than you would with this device. The Homesync is not at all ready for prime time imo. Very clunky and severely limited at this time, compared to what a real media center pc can do (say running XBMC).
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I don't have smart TV. You have to chech if your TV can read the format of this hard drive that it was foemated usely is NTFS
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Hey, I found really good instructions online.. It's already formatted in fat32 but it needs to be set up on a laptop first.. After you do the setup you just plug and play. It's been a great storage device so far.. Feel free to get back to me.. Oh yeah, it was on ehow.
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I'm not familiar with those. I use it to show movies and TV series from a 2TB hard drive. Works good for that with a great interface.
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No but you should be able to connect your tv to your network and access the files on the NAS if it is DLNA compatible.
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The average person will NOT be able to do this. IF you are Tech savvy, and you are okay with jumping through hoops because you really, really, want to find some alternative way to view this content for some burning reasons - then it's certainly possible. If you expect to simply unplug the drive and plug it into some random PC and view the content on a typical default video viewing program - then the answer is NO.