Other useful features
Using a USB device
The TV provides you some functions using a USB device. You can select which function to use after inserting a USB device in the USB port, and the TV starts the settings for each function.
USB usage
•Storage device for time shift
•USB media to enjoy photos, music and videos
Connecting a USB device
Connect a USB device to the TV as shown below.
NOTE
•Some USB devices may not work properly for this function.
•Directly connect the USB storage device for time shift to the USB port.
•Do not connect and disconnect a USB device from the TV repeatedly.
Selecting USB usage
You need to select which function a USB device is used for when the USB device is inserted in the USB port.
1Connect a USB device to one of the USB ports.
• The screen prompt pops up.
NOTE
•If a USB storage device is inserted during time shift operation, a screen prompt will not pop up.
2Select the function you want to use. Press c/d, and then press ;.
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NOTE
•When you want to configure a software update, you need to press >to close the window.
For time shift
You need to complete the following procedure to use the USB storage device for time shift. After selecting “Time shift”, the TV starts initializing the USB storage device. Follow the screen prompt to
complete the setting.
1Press c/dto select “ Yes”, and then press ;.
•Reconfirm use of the USB storage device for time shift.
NOTE
•When you have inserted two or more USB storage devices in the ports, an error message appears. Insert only one USB storage device for time shift.
•You can also set the USB storage device to be used for time shift in the “Device registration” menu (Page 49).
•At least 1 GB is required for a USB storage device for time shift.
•A USB HDD cannot be used as a USB storage device for time shift.
2Press c/dto select “ Yes”, and then press ;.
•The TV starts initializing the USB storage device.
•Delete the data in the USB storage device.
NOTE
•Do not disconnect the USB storage device when the TV is recognizing the memory for time shift.
3Select “OK”. Press ;.
NOTE
•If an error message is displayed on the screen, follow the screen prompts and remove the USB storage device.
Go to Time shift on page 47.
For USB media
After selecting “USB media”, the TV switches to the USB media.
Go to USB media/Home network on page 50.
NOTE
•Depending on the USB device, the TV may not be able to recognise the contained data.
•Use only alphanumeric characters for naming files.
•File names over 80 characters (may vary depending on the character set) may not be displayed.
•Do not disconnect a USB device or memory card from the TV while transferring files, using the slide show function, when a screen is switching to another or before you exit “USB media” from the “INPUT” menu.
Disconnecting the USB device
When you disconnect the USB device, be sure to the following steps.
For time shift
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Time shift setting” > “Device removal”.
NOTE
•This menu item cannot be selected when a USB storage device for time shift is not registered.
•The USB storage device registration for time shift is cancelled in the following cases:
−When the USB storage device is removed.
−When another USB storage device is registered for time shift; only one USB device can be registered for time shift.
For USB media
1Press B on the remote control unit.
• Display “USB media menu”.
2Press a/bto select “USB device removal”, and then press ;.
3Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press ;.
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