merrickgds,
It could be that the file type is not supported by the software inside of the television. You might try comparing the manuals of your camera's file types with these:
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp60/samsung_hd_tech/Page82.jpg
The codec, resolution, and audio codec need to match to play the file types.
Another option you might try is to hook the camera directly up if it has a USB connector, and see if the television will decode the contents through the camera. It's a shot in the dark, but might be worth trying.
--HDTech
When I play avi's off a USB thumb drive, it loses audio after 15-18 seconds. Video keeps playing but no audio. This happens with every avi file I've tried that came off my Canon Powershot A1000IS. Changing thumb drives does not help.
Does anyone know why this is happening? The Version number on the side reads SS02. Is it a defective part, needs new firmware?
Will the 850 fare any better?
I got this TV because of the ability to play videos off USB..
Thanks

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