External USB HDD Compatibility For Samsung TV

secreto11,

While it's true that I can't speak on specific third-party solutions, there's nothing that says that others can't get together and discuss. I think this is a fantastic idea.

Will there be a chart available for, say Google Docs, or are you compiling this yourself?

Also, for those adding devices, please note which region you're inquiring from, since products can vary from region to region.

Let's "sticky" this and see what people recommend.

--HDTech

We have currently connected a WD MyPassport 1TB usb drive (unpowered) also we have connected a Lexar 8GB flash drive to the tv several times

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We have currently connected a WD MyPassport 1TB usb drive (unpowered) also we have connected a Lexar 8GB flash drive to the tv several times
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Can you tell us what TV you are using these external hard drives with please.

I have now added a spreadsheet which is accessible from here - https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AglswtpWChgydDN1V0htMEczLWJYbVQ0RE5TVFkyeGc&hl=en&authkey=CN6p08EG

Please feel free to jazz it up any which way you like.

I'm using the Buffalo MiniStation Cobalt USB 3.0 - HD-PEU3 portable drive with my Samsung UN40B7000 40" LED HDTV.

I've also used SanDisk Cruzer flash drives without any issues.

I have changed the spreadsheet now anyone can now add their input, many thanks

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AglswtpWChgydDN1V0htMEczLWJYbVQ0RE5TVFkyeGc&hl=en&authkey=CN6p08EG

Also think this is a great idea. I've updated the spreadsheet with my TV and HDD setup. I had to double list the LN46B650 so sorry if I messed up protocol on the spreadsheet. I have used my Kingston 16gb flash drive with my TV for a while now and MKV, AVI, JPG and MP3 files play well on it.

On a side note, does anybody here know if an actual External Hard Drive with a power source will work on the LN46B650? I have a Cavalry CAUM Series 1TB External Hard Drive that I haven't been able get my TV to play nice with. It's an NTFS drive with low power requirements and my TV can't detect it for some reason. Wondering if anyone has had any success with a full on external hard drive with the LN46B650 and if so, what HDD that was?

Thanks!

I have a Seagate 1.5TB external drive with external power supply that works perfect when plugged into my LN46C600. I have watched small videos all the way up to a 15.6gig .mkv in 1080p that looks awesome.

I also have a Seagate GoFlex 3TB external drive with external power supply that does not work. The tv will load up the drive but will not recognize any media on the drive. I have tried formatting in NTFS and in exFAT with the same results.

I have checked the power requirements and the 1.5TB that works requires 12v @2000mA while the GoFlex 3TB requires less with 12v@ 1500mA so i think this rules out the power supply problem.

The GoFlex drive is a USB 3.0/2.0 drive which i wonder f it makes a difference

I have a Seagate GoFlex USB 3.0/2.0 drive. I discovered that if I push the connector all the way into the tv, the drive does not connect. If I pull it out about 1/16", it connects. This is a mess up on Seagate's part. The fingers in the connector don't go all the way back in the usb 3.0 connector. I plugged mine into a 12" extension, pulled it out a hair, then taped it up. Works fine now. Will likely complain to Seagate.
M

I was having exactly this problem with these devices, I don't know how you figured it out, but you save our Xmas slide show plan! Thanks! Nick

I figured it out by fiddling, but it took a farter smeller than I to tell me what was wrong. A computer buddy had looked at the Universal USB 3/2 connector under the microscope to see the problem. It'll be interesting to hear what Seagate has to say about it.

Please can you let me know what kind a format is your har drive fat 32 or ntfs

I am using Samsung LCD TV (Model Number <span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> LA32C480H1LXL) and trying to connect my WD Passport 320 GB Hard Drive which is not being detected. Can you please help me in fixing this issue?

- Does that drive work when connected to a PC/Mac?
- Firewire, USB 2 or USB 3?
- How many partitions on the drive?
- What filesystem on that partitions (Mac, FAT, NTFS)?

Kees

Im having the same problem. Mine it?s a:

I'm running into that on other machines. 3.0 should be ok, but you can bet you'll find something it won't play on.

But, the Tv is not able to recognize the HDD. Is there any difference if i format it in windows or Mac?

You are outside the realm of what I expect to work. I stick to USB 2.0 and single partitions to improve my odds.

Given how cheap drives are, why not another or some Apple TV to stream to ?
Bob

Thank u very much for the advice.

I had the same problem when I tried to connect it to the TV's USB port marked HDD.

You need to connect it to USB Port 3, not the HDD port. For some reason, the HDD USB port isn't powered, so the MyPassport harddrive doesn't spin. To confirm that it's powered, look for the white light on the rear of the harddrive.

Once I plugged it to USB Port 3, the light on the rear of the external hard drive came on, and the "Connected Device" dialog box appeared.

cool stuff thanks mate.

If the 8gb Cruzer Flash Drive works to record from the tv,i am assuming 16 and 32 gb ones work as well? If so,does anyone have any idea of roughly how many hours of tv i can record to 8,16, and 32gb?

Can you use the HDD for time-shift and saving shows on--like a PVR? Or does it have issues?

But I suggest you post this in the forum and not buried here.

Thanks for the reply. My WD Passport works now (UE40D6530) with a Y-split usb cable.

For anyone interested...these are the specifications given to me from UK Samsung support for flash and HDD that should work:

For Samsung TV: HDD or flash must meet following specs--
portable hdd type
usb 2.0
4 gb minimum
read 20mb per sec
write 34 mb per sec
at least 5400 RPM..
...and better to use usb power than d/c/plug i was advised.

Hi!

I have recently purchased the above mentioned TV, and I'm very interested of purchasing an external USB HDD such as the WD MyPassport 1TB to connect to my TV. Could you please be kind enough and tell me if this USB device is compatible for use with the a/m Samsung TV ? Thanks in advance for your reply.
B. regards,

Use Seagate Free Agent Go 500GB

Do you have any issues with picture quality? i.e. picture too clear. I have tried changing automotion settings etc. but no joy.

Why can't samsung do this? I am not suggesting that they test all devices, but they should maintain a compatability list. This would be quite easy to do on their site.