[wildman]

Like many of you I download videos off the net in FLV and MP4 format.
All works fine on the computer. However on many of the long videos I would just like to go into my living room and view them on my 62 inch TV in a easy chair.
Is there some little cheapo box with a USB in port and composite out video ports to the TV where I could just plug a flash drive in with the video file loaded and view on the TV?
The TV has no USB port but does have open composite and a S video ports. The only must have feature I can think of is the ability to pause playback. Forward and reverse would be a plus.

Connection of computer to TV is not an option.

Ideas? - links would be appreciated.

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Last edited by wildman; 04-04-2013 at 11:08 AM.

[bigdog104]

My suggestion would be a Roku 3 or WD TV Media Player. Both of these accept USB and with the Roku you can network to other devices through Wi-FI and stream from there. The problem is most of these output to a HDMI cable so you might need some kind of converter to use the composite connection. The WD player does have an optical output so that might work for you.

Amazon.com: WD TV Play Media Player: Electronics

Amazon.com: Roku 3 Streaming Player: Electronics

[jeffkrol]

Like many of you I download videos off the net in FLV and MP4 format.
All works fine on the computer. However on many of the long videos I would just like to go into my living room and view them on my 62 inch TV in a easy chair.
Is there some little cheapo box with a USB in port and composite out video ports to the TV where I could just plug a flash drive in with the video file loaded and view on the TV?
The TV has no USB port but does have open composite and a S video ports. The only must have feature I can think of is the ability to pause playback. Forward and reverse would be a plus.

Connection of computer to TV is not an option.

Ideas? - links would be appreciated.

Many "blu-ray" players have a USB port as well (and composite outputs).. Problem "I" found is that "movies on sticks" regardless of format (and what is stated is "acceptable" formats in manual).. don't want to play....

As also mentioned (and what I had much better success with) is the blu ray could be "wireless ready".. and using a cheap wireless router or access point ( I prefer buffalo-tech) you can create a "folder" on your computer and play movies from there by accessing them through the player.. ..

I've had "movies on stick" that wouldn't play but when copied to above mentioned folder worked perfectly...

Not sure if there is compatibility issues or what (copyguard issues, or JUST me) re: movies but USB sticks work fine for static things like jpg's....not so well for movies, but again that could just be something I'm missing, though I have converted "a" movie to multiple formats and all have failed on a stick (except a few formats in the folder scenario)

I'm curious as to others thoughts on this as well......since I "ass-u-me'd it would be much easier...

Things are never as easy as they seem..

but for $40.. (I am ass-u-ming that the wireless is built in NOT just "wireless ready" via stick)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4909086&CatId=4670

Note: did have a bit of a hard time finding wireless+component+usb since they seem to be stripping out the component option.. s-video seems to be all but dead...crappy DIN plug anyways..

[Miguel]

Like many of you I download videos off the net in FLV and MP4 format.
All works fine on the computer. However on many of the long videos I would just like to go into my living room and view them on my 62 inch TV in a easy chair.
Is there some little cheapo box with a USB in port and composite out video ports to the TV where I could just plug a flash drive in with the video file loaded and view on the TV?
The TV has no USB port but does have open composite and a S video ports. The only must have feature I can think of is the ability to pause playback. Forward and reverse would be a plus.

Connection of computer to TV is not an option.

Ideas? - links would be appreciated.

Perhaps you have an older "digital ready" TV? You will need to find a digital-to-analog converter. Your analog composite tv inputs on one end of the box, and an HDMI input on the other. You can then connect any digital device to the box (might need a cable and adapter from a laptop) and it will play on your tv. Those converter boxes will up convert a stream to fit your TV.

So, a laptop could work, but so could many of those streaming boxes like Apple TV. I'd do a lot of research.

M

[Parallax]

Perhaps you have an older "digital ready" TV?

An analog 62" TV would be quite unlikely, I think.

[jeffkrol]

An analog 62" TV would be quite unlikely, I think.

Not really, 3 gun projection tv's are "analog"...

[Miguel]

Not really, 3 gun projection tv's are "analog"...

Thank you jeffkol. My intention was ascertaining whether the OP had a pure analog projection set vs. a somewhat newer model that had some digital capabilities. The OP's set methinks has a digital tuner and 720i resolution, but I'm just guessing.

If it is a pure analog set, it will need a shot of uprezing.

M

[wildman]

Correction I meant HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr) not composite. I do have 2 composites also.

[jeffkrol]

Thank you jeffkol. My intention was ascertaining whether the OP had a pure analog projection set vs. a somewhat newer model that had some digital capabilities. The OP's set methinks has a digital tuner and 720i resolution, but I'm just guessing.

If it is a pure analog set, it will need a shot of uprezing.

M

I missed the "composite" (not component) in the OP ..sooo seems the best option is a DVD player and burn to disc on the computer method.. a lot less of a hassle and let the player worry about line and refresh rates... AFAIKT

Oh and did you mean 720p???? 720i doesn't exist.. I believe the best the set may have is 480p... but that is a GUESS...

[Miguel]

Correction I meant HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr) not composite. I do have 2 composites also.

You probably don't need a converter, but you will still need an adapter of sorts that gets you an HDMI port to connect to a streaming box. Or a component-to-dvi (or mini-dvi) that can interface with a laptop.

I'd prefer a DVI-based solution as an HDMI interface is a hard-wired way to enforce DRM.

Edit: just noticed the 480p guess about rez. It will be worth your while to look up the set's capabilities. What make and model have you? HD media (not DVDs which your set was designed for) may not look good on your set.

M

[jeffkrol]

Correction I meant HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr) not composite. I do have 2 composites also.

You beat me to it.. any idea of max resolution (a bit pointless to the discussion but I'm curious).... besides a VCR not much good comes out of composite video (anymore that is, though fine before)

Soo what do you think? Anything strike your fancy as "doable" .. ie. DVD, Roku, blu-ray, wireless, burn to disc????

Oh there are cables as well.. not sure of the specifics though but still need a "box" w HDMI out.. NOTE: this might just be the "wrong way" and not useable
http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-HDMI-RCA-Cable-FT/dp/B005QWH4QA/ref=sr_1_1?ie...i+to+component

At the price of a real "downconverter" best to just flip for a new TV.. even @52" which are hitting the sub $700 level.. (ONCE in awhile for 720p plasma's) (corrected price, apparently 62
"-ers are not that cheap yet, must be my over-active imagination..
but for fun:
http://www.adorama.com/LO60PA6500.html?utm_term=Other_source=gbase
Our Price
$895.00
Free Shipping (USA
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Atlona+-+HDMI/DVI+to+Composite+and+S-Video+Down-...rter&cp=1&lp=7

i'm still leaning to the DVD/blu-ray approach in this case..

[wildman]

I should have done this in the first place:

SPECIFICATIONS
Toshiba 65HC85
Toshiba | Laptops, Ultrabooks, HD Televisions and TVs, Blu-ray/DVD Players and Camcorders for Home, School & Business | us.Toshiba.com Customer Service: 800.631.3811
Marketing Communications © Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (2005). All Rights Reserved (09/05.02)
dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. Energy
Star is a registered trademark of the U.S. Government. SRS is a registered
trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.WOW and Focus are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, L.L.C. TheaterWide,
StableSound and ColorStream are registered trademarks of Toshiba
America Consumer Products, L.L.C. POWERFOCUS, TheaterFine,
CableClear, CrystalScan HDSC, DFine, TheaterLink, TheaterNet,
TheaterShield, and AccuFocus are trademarks of Toshiba America
Consumer Products, L.L.C. Product design and specification subject to
change or modification without notice. All television pictures are simulated
and are for illustrative purposes only.
AUDIO VIDEO
Screen Size 65” Diagonal
CRTs POWERFOCUS™ HD
Lens System POWERFOCUS™ HC
Dynamic Quadruple Focus X
DFine™ High Speed Velocity Scan Modulation X
TheaterFine™ HD Fine Pitch Screen X
Built-In High Contrast TheaterShield™ X
CrystalScan HDSC™ (all time 1080i) X
CableClear® DNR+ (By Input) X
3DYC (4 MB, 10 Bit) Digital Comb Filter X
with Vertical Contour Correction X
Cinema Mode (Film/Video) X
MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx® X
SRS® WOW™ (3D, Tru-Bass, Focus) X
Audio Wattage (Total) 30W
Universal Remote Control 4-Item Illuminated
Inputs
Rear A/V Input 2
Rear S-Video Input 2
ColorStream® HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr) 2
Front Panel Inputs A/V/S
HDMI™ Digital Input X
Outputs
Video Output X
Audio Outputs F + V
TheaterLink IR Out 2
Cabinetry Floor Standing
W x H x D (in inches) 47-9/16 X 50-1/2 X 22-1/2
Weight 169 lbs
UPC 022265262382

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Front and rear inputs --

[Miguel]

I should have done this in the first place:

SPECIFICATIONS
Toshiba 65HC85
Toshiba | Laptops, Ultrabooks, HD Televisions and TVs, Blu-ray/DVD Players and Camcorders for Home, School & Business | us.Toshiba.com Customer Service: 800.631.3811
Marketing Communications © Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (2005). All Rights Reserved (09/05.02)
dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. Energy
Star is a registered trademark of the U.S. Government. SRS is a registered
trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.WOW and Focus are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, L.L.C. TheaterWide,
StableSound and ColorStream are registered trademarks of Toshiba
America Consumer Products, L.L.C. POWERFOCUS, TheaterFine,
CableClear, CrystalScan HDSC, DFine, TheaterLink, TheaterNet,
TheaterShield, and AccuFocus are trademarks of Toshiba America
Consumer Products, L.L.C. Product design and specification subject to
change or modification without notice. All television pictures are simulated
and are for illustrative purposes only.
AUDIO VIDEO
Screen Size 65” Diagonal
CRTs POWERFOCUS™ HD
Lens System POWERFOCUS™ HC
Dynamic Quadruple Focus X
DFine™ High Speed Velocity Scan Modulation X
TheaterFine™ HD Fine Pitch Screen X
Built-In High Contrast TheaterShield™ X
CrystalScan HDSC™ (all time 1080i) X
CableClear® DNR+ (By Input) X
3DYC (4 MB, 10 Bit) Digital Comb Filter X
with Vertical Contour Correction X
Cinema Mode (Film/Video) X
MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx® X
SRS® WOW™ (3D, Tru-Bass, Focus) X
Audio Wattage (Total) 30W
Universal Remote Control 4-Item Illuminated
Inputs
Rear A/V Input 2
Rear S-Video Input 2
ColorStream® HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr) 2
Front Panel Inputs A/V/S
HDMI™ Digital Input X
Outputs
Video Output X
Audio Outputs F + V
TheaterLink IR Out 2
Cabinetry Floor Standing
W x H x D (in inches) 47-9/16 X 50-1/2 X 22-1/2
Weight 169 lbs
UPC 022265262382

---------------------------------------------------------

Front and rear inputs --

you have an HDMI input. You're good. I would connect a laptop if you got one. Then directly play mp4 etc through that.

If you don't have a laptop, a wireless streaming solution would work. Too many out there for me to recommend, what is good changes weekly.

M

[jeffkrol]

Yes the HDMI port makes things MUCH simpler...

Laptop w/ HDMI out is a good solution better, at least more versatile than a blu-ray/dvd/Roku solutions...

I still want to know if people can
ACTUALLY play movies off USB plugged int bluray/roku/TV slots though....

BTW : We have and "older version" (no HDMI port) 57" of this model.. TANK.. Wife made me move it to the upstairs room.. (nightmare) when we replaced it last year w/ a Mistu 73" DLP 3d capable TV.. NO regrets... The Toshiba was wonderful.... back in the day.. The "old/new tech" DLP is magic...still can't hang it on the wall though..
Of course wife thinks this looks small now.. you can never win! Except w/ our energy bill..

Of course a new TV doesn't solve your issue though..(maybe)

FYI: CRT's NLA...

[bigdog104]

you have an HDMI input. You're good.

Agreed, HDMI is the way to go if at all possible, I would look at the Roku 3, it is brand new and is getting a lot of good reviews. If you already have something in the HDMI port, you can always get a switch that will allow you to choose which device you want to use.

Amazon.com: HDMI switch, 5 in, 1 out, with remote control, Built-in Equalizer, Blue Jeans Cable brand: Electronics