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When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

Happysack001 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:49:18 GMT

My KDL-EX523 LCD tv does not recognise USB's when put into jack points, when you go to inputs there is no USB option.

My hard drive is a Sony HD-E1....help!!!!!!

When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

etritd — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:42:49 GMT

if you are trying to use files downloaded to your HDD from your PC you don't need an input change just:

Press HOME, then select → [Photos], [Music] or [Videos] → the desired USB device.
Select files or folders to play from the list.

make sure files are in a playable format

USB viewer supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT file systems.
- JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension “.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)
- RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with the extension “.arw”) (For preview only.)
- MPO (files with the extension “.mpo”)
Only the panoramic JPEG files in the following horizontal/vertical sizes can be scrolled. (If the JPEG file is edited on a PC, etc., scroll may not be possible.)
- For horizontal scroll: 4912/1080, 7152/1080, 3424/1920, 4912/1920, 12416/1856, 8192/1856, 5536/2160, 3872/2160, 10480/4096
- For vertical scroll: 1080/4912, 1080/7152, 1920/3424, 1920/4912, 1856/12416, 1856/8192, 2160/5536, 2160/3872, 4096/10480
USB playback of the following music file formats is available:
- MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have not been copyrighted)
- WAV (files with the extension “.wav”)
- WMA (files with the extension “.wma”)
USB playback of the following video file formats is available:
- AVCHD (files with the extension “.mts” or “.m2ts”)
- MP4 (AVC) (files with the extension “.mp4”)
- MP4 (MPEG4) (files with the extension “.mp4”)
- MPEG1 (files with the extension “.mpg”)
- MPEG2 (files with the extension “.mpg”)
- DivX (files with the extension “.divx” or “.avi”)
- WMV (files with the extension “.wmv” or “.asf”)

Re: When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

Happysack001 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:24:29 GMT

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately this hasn't helped.

I followed your instructions by going to home then (photos), (music) or (videos) but when I press select it doesn't give me a USB option so I can view my files.

Any ideas?

Re: When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

Noodle-Pulp — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:32:11 GMT

I have the exact same problem with my newly received KDL43W755C - did you resolve your issue - if so, how?

Re: When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

Pavvy8 — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:44:51 GMT

Try using the Discover button on the remote and just scroll down until you find the USB source

Re: When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

orangeyred — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:45:27 GMT

The Android TVs do support NTFS. At least mine does (X8305C). Some contradictory information from Sony but see their user guide here:

http://helpguide.sony.net/tv/caep1/v1/en/print.html#TP0000543632

Re: When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

Noodle-Pulp — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:16:31 GMT

Found it - thanks. I expected to find it in the HDMIs menu.

Another small point - the inbuilt video player isn't great, so I downloaded another and I'm a happy bunny now. Thanks