philips 42ta648bx - usb won't play avi files (just photos and music) - work around?

maeglutz · 08-20-2009, 11:02 PM

so i got all jealous of my friend who was playing avi files from the usb port in his new samsung flat-panel, and then i realized I had a usb port as well on my philips. i put an avi file on my usb stick and, lo and behold, the tv will only play photos or music. i guess this is due to copywrite concerns (which is stupid if it plays music).
is there a hack or work-around to this?
should i buy a dvd player with a usb connection? would this work?

dissapointed

PFC5 · 08-21-2009, 01:27 AM

Welcome to the forum!

The likely reason your TV does not play videos on that USB input is because there is no hardware chip to handle the decoding of the video format. I have the same thing with my 2008 model display that they added video to the 2009 models.

So no is the answer AFAIK.

maeglutz · 08-21-2009, 09:23 AM

bummer. was hoping a firmware update/hack could fix it.

so should i get a dvd player with a usb port that will play video files? will this work? can anyone recommend a good cheap one?

maeglutz · 08-21-2009, 09:25 AM

actually, it doesn't even have to be a "good" one. just one that works and is cheap. and it doesn't even have to be a "dvd" player. suggestions appreciated

08-20-2009, 11:02 PM	#1
maeglutz What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	philips 42ta648bx - usb won't play avi files (just photos and music) - work around? so i got all jealous of my friend who was playing avi files from the usb port in his new samsung flat-panel, and then i realized I had a usb port as well on my philips. i put an avi file on my usb stick and, lo and behold, the tv will only play photos or music. i guess this is due to copywrite concerns (which is stupid if it plays music). is there a hack or work-around to this? should i buy a dvd player with a usb connection? would this work? dissapointed

08-21-2009, 01:27 AM	#2
PFC5 Former Super Moderator - RIP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 38,295	Welcome to the forum! The likely reason your TV does not play videos on that USB input is because there is no hardware chip to handle the decoding of the video format. I have the same thing with my 2008 model display that they added video to the 2009 models. So no is the answer AFAIK. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier PSN: PFC5

08-21-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
maeglutz What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	bummer. was hoping a firmware update/hack could fix it. so should i get a dvd player with a usb port that will play video files? will this work? can anyone recommend a good cheap one?

08-21-2009, 09:25 AM	#4
maeglutz What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	actually, it doesn't even have to be a "good" one. just one that works and is cheap. and it doesn't even have to be a "dvd" player. suggestions appreciated