Playing content stored on a USB device

To record programmes to a USB storage device or watch recorded programmes, see Recording TV Programmes.

Connecting a USB device

Connect a USB storage device to the USB port of the TV to enjoy photo, music, and video files stored on the device.

You can enjoy photos/music/movies stored on a USB device on the TV screen.

If the USB device connected to the TV has a power switch, turn it on.
Press the HOME button, select (Apps icon) from the Home menu, and select the content you want to watch from the app list.
If the supplied remote control has an APPS button, you can press the APPS button to display the app list.
Select [Album] to view photos, [Music] to play music, and [Video] to play movies.
Press the (Left) button and select the USB device name from the menu that is displayed.
Browse the list of folders and files and select the desired file.
Playback starts.

Some photo images or folders take time to display depending on the image dimension, file size, and number of files in a folder.
Displaying the USB device may take some time because the TV accesses the USB device every time the USB device is connected.
All USB ports on the TV support Hi-Speed USB. The blue USB port for 4K models supports SuperSpeed (USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.0). USB hubs are not supported.
While accessing the USB device, do not turn off the TV or USB device, do not disconnect the USB cable, and do not remove or insert recording media. Otherwise, data stored on the USB device may be corrupted.
Depending on the file, playback may not be possible, even when using the supported formats.

For other information, see “Frequently Asked Questions” on the Sony Support Site.
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