What is the USB port on my DVD player for?

A DVD player with USB port is a very useful addition to your home cinema as it enables you to plug in USB thumb drive etc and view your photos and / or movies on your TV. Many of the DVD with USB port units also support DivX and Xvid allowing you to watch downloaded movies from the internet.
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How do I connect my phone to my DVD player via USB?

Operating procedure:
  1. Prepare the Android smartphone and Micro USB cable.
  2. Connect the TV and smartphone with the Micro USB cable.
  3. Set the USB setting of the smartphone to File Transfers or MTP mode. ...
  4. Open the TV's Media Player app.
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Why does my LG DVD player have a USB port?

LG DP122 Overview

It also has a USB port that allows you to connect a USB storage device to view photos, watch videos and listen to music. Additional conveniences include zoom capability, a screen saver and parental lock option.
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Why does my Blu-Ray player have a USB port?

USB Connections Many Blu-ray Disc players have USB connection options. These are used to access digital media content stored on USB flash drives, connecting additional memory, or installing firmware updates offline if the player doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi.
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Why is my DVD player not reading my USB?

The USB memory device may not be recognized in the following conditions: The USB device is formatted with the NTFS file system. The USB device has not been formatted at all. The USB device is damaged or faulty.
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Can you connect a phone to a LG DVD player?

On your mobile device, Enable Miracast (may also be called screen share or screen mirroring). Once enabled, tap on the same Miracast area to find available devices. On LG devices this can be found in Settings > Share & Connect .
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Why does my LG TV not play all the movies from USB?

Your USB capacity is too large. When the size of USB drive is beyond the maximum size that your LG TV can support, it won't work on TV. The USB port on TV is not in good condition. If so, you can turn to can turn to the manufacturer.
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Can you connect DVD player to TV with USB?

If your DVD player doesn't have any connections other than USB then it isn't a DVD player but an external PC DVD drive. Since your TV won't have drivers to use the USB port for a DVD drive you can't use it with your TV.
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Can you watch movies on an external DVD drive?

DVD programs can run on external hard drives. To play a DVD on a computer, you need appropriate software on a hard drive, or the DVD player won't function. You can install the program onto an external hard drive, giving you the ability to play a DVD movie on your computer through the help of a removable drive.
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Can you watch Netflix on a portable DVD player?

Can you watch Netflix on a portable DVD player? A. Portable DVD players don't include the smart technology required to stream on the device itself. To view content from Netflix, YouTube or other providers, you will need to connect your DVD player to a smart device using an adapter.
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How do I transfer my phone to my TV using USB?

Prepare the Android smartphone and Micro USB cable. Connect the TV and smartphone with the Micro USB cable. Set the USB setting of the smartphone to File Transfers or MTP mode.
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Open the TV's Media Player app.
  1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
  2. Select Media.
  3. Select Photo, Music or Video.
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Do DVD players have Bluetooth?

DVD players are still holding strong, and they are becoming more and more versatile. This means that now DVD players not only include HDMI outputs, but some even come with USB and Bluetooth support. This allows them more flexibility in terms of playback, and it also makes them much more desirable.
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Can a DVD player be connected to a smart TV?

Yes, you can connect an old DVD player to a new TV as long as your DVD player and TV have either HDMI ports or audio and video ports. Some old DVD players have both so you shouldn't have any problem hooking it up with your new TV.
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Can you connect a tablet to a DVD player?

VLC for Android can be regarded as the best DVD player for Android tablet and phone for its outstanding features and support for almost any file format. It can play DVD ISO, VOB, IFO, and other DVD file formats.
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What format does a USB need to be for a LG DVD player?

LG DP132 Overview

In addition to CD and DVD playback, it supports multiple file types, such as JPEG, MP3, and MPEG, via the USB port and various CD and DVD types. The DP132 outputs through composite video and stereo RCA audio and includes an A/V cable for instant connectivity.
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How do I play USB on my LG DVD player without the remote?

Firstly, the basic built-in control buttons give you the most direct way to use your LG DVD player without the remote controller. Find the buttons on your LG DVD player machine and you should be able to easily control the player.
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Can Blu Ray players play movies from USB?

High-end DVD player models (and all Blu-ray disc players) feature USB inputs that can be used to house USB flash drives filled with movies. You can then access the files through your DVD player's main menu and watch them on your TV screen.
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Why is my TV not reading my USB?

The Internet TV device may not be able to detect or read the information stored on certain USB devices if the device is not formatted in the FAT32 file system. In many cases this issue can be resolved by reformatting the USB memory device to the FAT32 file system using a computer.
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Do DVD players have hard drives inside?

Inside the DVD drive, the electronics are also much the same as a CD-ROM drive. Both have sophisticated electronics and include a disk drive mechanism, a printed circuit board, and an optical system assembly.
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Can I connect my phone to my Blu-ray player?

The Blu-ray Disc™ player doesn't connect to other devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers with Bluetooth® functionality. The Blu-ray Disc player functions mainly as a Bluetooth transmitter.
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