has anyone tryed the usb feature on the sony bravia 46xbr6: has anyone yet tryed the usb on the side of the tv. that it brings if so what type of usb drive did you purchase ?
1612448
I've used a 4GB Patriot flash drive (cost about $10) that works fine on my 46xbr6. That particular drive is formatted FAT32. A 1GB Sony flash drive that came with a Blu-Ray player is formatted FAT, so I'd guess virtually any usb flash drive will probably work. The 46xbr6 photo viewing feature works great, even for deeply nested file systems (folders within folders - - -). I've selectively browsed photos from a file system containing hundreds of folders & thousands of jpeg files. It's strange that Amazon's comparative descriptions of the over & under 40" versions of XBR6 ignore the absence of usb in the smaller series, ignoring the fact that it's a MAJOR feature.
1825668
Hi, Pamela:This is exactly what I want to do, putting movies on a USB flash drive. Can you please tell me exactly how you did it? Thanks very much.My email is : syang1@cox.net
1441761
Thanks Matt! Let me know if you get WoO to play. Would adding a flash drive have any benefit??? I too contacted Sony and got transferred 3 times - never getting any help from anyone I talked to.
141794
Is anybody else getting dizzy from all of the TVs being offered (such as Samsung and Sony, with Sony's recently dropping its price on the Sony Bravia 55HX800 to $1,401)? I was set to pull the trigger on this one, and then Vizio came out with the XV554 and then Sony dropped its prices, and and and... . I read a lot of comparison reviews on http://www.televisioninfo.com/d/reviews which seems to do a pretty straight up job of reviewing TVs (although Sony's a big advertiser there, so I'm necessarily suspicious of just how much objectivity there is). Any thoughts on how to navigate this thicket?
2071177
Sean (re: your 9/2/10 post)....I don't see such an update promised at the (Roku) linked page you provided. The only free update "**coming later this year (in November, 2010)" that it mentions is relating to USB compatibility. AND...they don't mention anything about the older HD-XR, but only about the new "XD" models! I presently own 2 of the (previous generation model) HD-XR units and would be glad to see such a (1080p) update, which would allow me to keep my existing units. But if not, then I'm considering the new model. Please re-check and clarify what you wrote, in case I'm missing something. Thanks! Sean (re: your 9/2/10 post)....I don't see such an update promised at the (Roku) linked page you provided. The only free update "**coming later this year (in November, 2010)" that it mentions is relating to USB compatibility. AND...they don't mention anything about the older HD-XR, but only about the new "XD" models! I presently own 2 of the (previous generation model) HD-XR units and would be glad to see such a (1080p) update, which would allow me to keep my existing units. But if not, then I'm considering the new model. Please re-check and clarify what you wrote, in... » Read More Sean (re: your 9/2/10 post)....I don't see such an update promised at the (Roku) linked page you provided. The only free update "**coming later this year (in November, 2010)" that it mentions is relating to USB compatibility. AND...they don't mention anything about the older HD-XR, but only about the new "XD" models! I presently own 2 of the (previous generation model) HD-XR units and would be glad to see such a (1080p) update, which would allow me to keep my existing units. But if not, then I'm considering the new model. Please re-check and clarify what you wrote, in case I'm missing something. Thanks! « Show Less
491026
I've sucessfully done that with my 128GB Patriot drive. Just be sure that the video format of the files on the drive is supported by the TV you have.
572393
Mine worked right out of the box without having to use the USB cable for power, it gets it's power from the HDMI cable. I have a great picture & good color. It is possible you defective one, I would try it on another TV getting it's picture from an HDMI cable you can test into this and the video input.
1942698
The list of supported USB hardware for your specific TV would likely be located at the TV manufacturer's web site. It would be a very short list most likely and I would not expect this to be on it.
575340
In My case I mounted a Sony Bravia 23" and for the prices is a secure product. It clicks once snap in so TV it remains so secure. It is easy remove it but I never have to do that in my case so I think you won't have that kind of problem. I can tilt down and up bit I never do that I can give 5 stars considering the price of this product. Hope this helps Regards Francisco
1523326
Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.)It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?)But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-)Brian Newberry
44291
I have tried to play all types of vides formats through my LG TVs and dvd player usb ports but they will cannot recognise any files on this drive. What am I doing wrong here? I have formatted the device, there is no software installed on it. Playback works fine on my laptop and galaxy tab. :-(
1523324
Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.) It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?) But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-) Brian Newberry
206079
I bought a DVI to HDMI converter to run from my laptop to my new 46" sony bravia. worked fine at first but now it will only display a thin strip of the image at the top of the lcd tv screen. I can see the web address bar or anything at the top of the computer screen but the rest of the tv screen is blank. The laptop computer screen is also flickering while this takes place. Have any suggestions? any tips are greatly appreciated, thanks
1015112
I use a 16gb flash drive but I always use random play--sometimes it freezes when loading--but if I switch to cd then back to usb-it seems to always work fine. I've had no problems with sony or Philips mp3 devices--just seems to lock up when first reading flash drives--it is a little slow at reading files before it begins playing--I'd say about a minute delay-not a problem. Display information depends on what is available on flash drive--ir title artist album are provided it will display them--though you have to turn on the display by using the remote 'display" button or it just gives numeric info
1717372
I've had info disappear if I scroll too rapidly, so I allow the drive to "catch up" Shen scrolling. Although Sony hasn't updated the firmware in quite some time, you might check to see if yours is current. Too bad sony no longer makes a carrousel.
2047840
Its fast and easy to play content from an external HDD with the WD TV Live. I've other issues with it but if this is your purpose to have one: yes, it's a good equipment using a USB 3.0 connection. I did not use no USB 2.0 external HDD, then, for this I can't help you.
1622868
I bought the same unit.........and confused what cable to get. I am hooking this up to a Sony Bravia HDTV 720P .......I want the capability to record in HD, and not sure what HDMI cable to get with all the price differences.......DId anyone tell you which one to get?