Will the USB port power an external hard drive with MP3 files to be played and then will the unit display the file folders on the display?
1132929
I have used flash drives but I am not sure if it will have enough juice for a external hard drive. It will play MP3's though, I would recommend you get one with a external power source or use a USB in-line power cable to make sure. Even if it does power it, you'd need to contact them and see if it was built for that or you might overwork and burnout that hardware after time.
1132930
I've never tried to use an external USB drive but I doubt it will power it. As for folders, it will display the
1132931
Yes, I have used the rear USB port to play MP3 files and display will show file names. Very cool feature making the unit more useful.
2004112
The unit has a usb cable that comes off the back. The cable is about a meter long so you can allow it to hang out to a place you can access easily. Just plug in your usb drive to the cable and select source USB. If you have mp3 files in the root of the drive the radio will play them.
1029522
Each USB output port can easily handle a USB 3 current load ( which is Greater than USB2 Current load. If your External Drive strictly operates from the USB3( or USB2) data cable that also carries power, it should be able to deliver and operate it. No harm will be done try it. ( Note many External large hard drives also require a separate external DC power connection. Check and refer to your Hard drive manual for it's specification and connections. Good Luck. BobNaz
1898155
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.
911138
Yes, it will play from a Fat32 formatted 8GB(max) usb drive stick, with standard mp3's(it will support at max a 256bitrate mp3)
1964970
Neither could I ! The USB port would not work with my laptop or MP3 player or other audio sources either. This unit has many other bugs as well. I returned mine after toying around with it for 30 days.. Sorry I couldn't really help with your problem, other than my strong recommendation to return it ASAP.....
543517
The manual says it only supports playback of pictures from USB devices, though it lists the supported file types as JPG, DIVX, and MP3. I have never tried playing anything from a USB drive on this device, and don't know if firmware updates might have changed what is described in the manual.
110295
i didn't try it but it show as a normal disk once connected to USB, so potentially it should work, my advise check mediasonic forums. the device it self is solid.
1591919
I plug my external USB drive into the computer. Not sure if it would work like an MP3 player. I think there is a driver on the MP3 player that allows the music to play.
247377
Yes, it will play all MP3's and compatible audio files. It will play files in alphabetical or numerical order.
397584
I think the USB only charges the unit. I have only successfully played sound with the aux
1036694
Yes, it will play music files (mp3, wma, etc.) on a usb drive and it works with file folders on the drive. You can even use it to charge.
1899939
It would be good to confirm that on a few different models of HDD. Many USB ports on players don't provide power for HDD.
335304
3 usb 2.0 ports. I have used an external usb dvd drive but not tried playing media. External hard drive works too, but have not tried media play on that either.
94422
If you mean via USB, no. It only charges and plays from flash drives using the USB. I would still recommend this item though, better than its competitors.
294731
yes it is. I out some songs on a USB drive & plugged in the drive & you could play music from there. HTH
1389836
The usb port is output power only. It will charge cell phones, mp3 players and other devices that use a usb to charge. So the answer to your question is no.