Why is a USB required? How does that relate to the t.v. and watching recorders shows on it?
461971
If you are talking about the usb that is included in the bundle, it is the wireless adapter. If you connect the DVR to the internet you will get a more comprehensive "tv guide" and you can do software updates to the unit. Also I think you can stream with it.
461972
There are two uses for USB connectors on the back of this unit. One is to connect the wireless Wi-Fi transmitter / receiver (included in bundle); and the other is to connect an externat memory drive (not incuded in bundle), as the unit comes with limited flash memory, good for approximately only two hours of recording time.
461973
You need a USB hard drive to use DVR functions and one is one included in this bundle.
687828
I've been wondering the same thing, only I have Windows XP Media Center. I'd like to be able to DVR shows on the PC and watch them on my regular TV. I'm starting to think I should just have a dedicated PC for the TV.
974500
The quick answer is "I don't know", but I searched the Internet on your behalf, it would appear that different manufacturers provide USB port for different reasons but none provide a composite video/audio output that can be input to your television
840971
Yes this needs to be connected to a power source and also to a security dvr with a hard drive. You can copy files to USB flash drive.
1355840
AJ ... the usb stick adds memory to the player which helps load certain BD discs. U can not record to it. U may be able to see photos on it, depending on the type of files U have. That kind of stuff works very well on a computer of course. I don't watch movies on a computer and I don't do internet stuff with a video player.
646322
First, You would select usb using the input button same as you select the DVD feature. If you are trying to view pictures from a camera(make sure it's turned on) or flash drive, plug it in first, then select the usb through the input button. If you are trying to watch a downloaded movie on your usb drive this will not work. To watch movies from a flash drive, you would need something that has a usb input which processes video, and outputs that are compatible with your TV's A/V inputs. I have tried the usb inputs on many TV's and DVD players with no success. I have heard that certain videogame consoles work well showing videos from usb drives but that's a "$400.00 solution". Think of my usb input as a new place to charge my phone.
627329
To further my non answer: During the limited time the unit was operational, I did not use the USB input, only HDMI. It seemed to have no problem with that input. Now I know why it was a "limited" edition.
709762
If you have a video digitizer (a TV card maybe?) in your confuser your system can use anything plugged into that as if it were a webcam. If the cam can't be used USB then plug it into the digitizer as a video device.
675314
Margaret, not that I am aware of. I'm pretty sure that is a feature specifically for Tivo-to-Tivo. I would think the actual recording file format is different and proprietary to prevent pirating.
634783
it's a webcam, why should it have storage? you just plug the USB, and then use it when you need.... but if you are talking about other technic stuff, I am sorry i am not sure what you're asking about, to my knowledge, it has no storage
1974967
When I bought it, the dongle was included because I did not have the latest greatest TIVO. The Roamio's and I think some of the later models do not require it so it may not be included in the one you buy.....
283759
think about what you are talking about for a moment. Your t.v. uses a coax cable hook up. You can plug the USB part of this device into the t.v. if your t.v. has a USB port but you will still be using the coax cable to access the tuner and the tuner that will be accessed is the tuner in the device you are thinking of buying. You probably will not get as many stations if you use the tuner that this device is equipped with; you will probably get more stations using your t.v.'s own tuner. Besides that the one that I got the package was okay but the device inside was broken; totally. If you do buy it; it was meant for the computer as a video capture device. Its up to you.
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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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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.
768366
If you connect a USB cable from a computer or the appropriate DVR you can stream video to the TV. I chose this model for that reason. It provides the option of connecting the latest video option for streaming, rather than being limited to what is built in to the TV.
1051305
Do you experience "copy-protected error messages", while trying to record a movie from the T. V. ? If Toshiba's are famous for this, can you reccomend a recorder that will let you record movies on thr T. V.Tom
611027
The HDMI output of your laptop must be connected to an HDMI input on your TV. The USB port on a TV is for reading files off of a flash drive like music or pictures or whatever. Some TVs only have the USB port there for diagnostic purposes and it can only be used by a repair technician. It cannot receive an audio or video input from another device such as a laptop through the USB connection.