Is there a USB port and, if so, what can you do with it? We wanted to be able to hook up our pc to our new tv but this tv doesn't have a pc input. The specs for Bestbuy online say that this tv has a USB slot although the specs at Panasonic do not state this one way or the other so I thought I'd ask here. Also, if there is a USB slot, does this mean I can run info from a flash drive on this tv? I'm interested in watching some picture shows that I've made with ProShow on our tv.Thanks. Is there a USB port and, if so, what can you do with it? We wanted to be able to hook up our pc to our new tv but this tv doesn't have a pc input. The specs for Bestbuy online say that this... » Read More Is there a USB port and, if so, what can you do with it? We wanted to be able to hook up our pc to our new tv but this tv doesn't have a pc input. The specs for Bestbuy online say that this tv has a USB slot although the specs at Panasonic do not state this one way or the other so I thought I'd ask here. Also, if there is a USB slot, does this mean I can run info from a flash drive on this tv? I'm interested in watching some picture shows that I've made with ProShow on our tv.Thanks. « Show Less
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We purchased this tv and it does not have a USB port. It does have an SD card slot but I'm not sure what you can do with that besides looking at pictures. I'm not sure if you can view picture shows or not.
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The USB ports of the Panasonic are just for connecting media that can be viewed/heard on the TV, it is not a PC, it is a TV and doesn't support peripheral devices such as web cams
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There is an after-market power cable available that connects to a USB port. I have mine plugged into the port on my TV and the whole system is invisible from the front.
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This TV does not have a USB type connection at all, however it does have a SD card slot and can play movies off of a sd card, also tv has a PC connection on back so u can plug a labtop into it and play moves that way as well.
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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.
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Just wanted to put my two cents in too! I just received mine last night - I have a 3 TB hard drive connected to it - I got it because not all tvs (or game systems) play all the different movie formats - this thing plays them all - I am VERY IMPRESSED, and based on the fact of seeing two USB ports I'm positive I can hook up another hard drive (the cartoon one for the kids). There wasn't any lag works perfect. If they ever add more options to the home menu that would be a bonus!
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Yes. In the photo, the small item to the left is the USB antenna that plugs into your computer. The larger base connects to the TV via whatever cable you choose (see available options in the photo of the back of the base.) When not in use, the antenna folds flat and stores in a slot in the front of the base (open area in the center front.) Be careful when folding the USB antenna - it only goes one way, so if it doesn't move easily, you're probably twisting the wrong direction. I'm not sure how easily it could be broken, but do be aware that it twists on a pin. It does NOT open outward on a hinge, so look before pulling or twisting forcefully. Yes. In the photo, the small item to the left is the USB antenna that plugs into your computer. The larger base connects to the TV via whatever cable you choose (see available options in the photo of the back of the base.) When not in use, the antenna folds flat and stores in a slot in the front of the base (open area in the center front.) Be careful when folding the USB antenna - it only goes one way, so if it doesn't move easily, you're probably twisting the wrong direction. I'm not sure how easily it could be broken, but do be aware that it twists on a pin. It does NOT open outward on a... » Read More Yes. In the photo, the small item to the left is the USB antenna that plugs into your computer. The larger base connects to the TV via whatever cable you choose (see available options in the photo of the back of the base.) When not in use, the antenna folds flat and stores in a slot in the front of the base (open area in the center front.) Be careful when folding the USB antenna - it only goes one way, so if it doesn't move easily, you're probably twisting the wrong direction. I'm not sure how easily it could be broken, but do be aware that it twists on a pin. It does NOT open outward on a hinge, so look before pulling or twisting forcefully. « Show Less
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The USB is located on the left side of the TV (if you are facing the screen). It juts out left-side facing from a panel in the back. So it is hidden from view behind the screen, but it easily accessed from the front side of the TV. (Incidentally, this panel also includes the hard wired controls for the TV. It is set in maybe two inches from the edge of the screen, so it is designed to be accessed easily but not seen.)
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Is this a male usb from computer to female hdmi to tv?? Is there such a thing? i have a all in one dell and it does not have a hdmi plug on it can i do it from my usb to my tv?
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This plugs into a "PC Card" slot, or "PCMCIA" card slot, the same thing...these are on laptops only as far as I know. It converts the PC card slot into a 2 USB ports, but also requires a special very thin USB cable and converter to connect...not the standard USB connector.
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You can run USB audio but not HDMI on this board. You can run the audio from the board and the video to the tv. Not sure if audio can be ran to both the USB and HDMI at the same time
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I ran mine directly from my PC to the HDMI port on my TV. When I did, the tv became a big pc monitor where I could go online or play movies which were on my pc. I don't know about any other applications for it.
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Thats strange. I bought the same TV from Best Buy, but i have 4 HDMI ports and 3 USB. Check with them again and see if they can replace it. If that does not work, you can buy HDMI splitters which will allow you to connect multiple HDMI devices with 1 port.
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As a external HDD? You could with an enclosure. That is if your tv supports storage on an external drive via USB. Does your tv have an internal HDD?
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I only got it to work with a computer, it didn't work when attached to a blue ray player. I don't know about a TV with a USB port (mine doesn't have any), you might want to ask the seller directly.
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Yeah, but you need to buy a thing. I have an old Pinnacle PCTV tuner (USB stick) that works great. One end plugs into my cable and the other plugs into the computer. I would recommend you search for a more modern USB TV Tuner but feel pretty confident you could make it work.
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Unfortunately, my understanding is that the USB port is only for firmware updates or for inputting content from a USB stick. It cannot be used for outboard memory, nor to export content to a computer. If only it did... This thing is truly a one-dimensional device. I, too, have a DVD recorder with a tuner with which I can record off-air programming directly to DVD, but that proved to be an enormous pain when trying to capture all the episodes of even only two series. At least with the DVR I don't have piles of disks lying around. Sorry to be the bearer of less-than-desirable tidings.