When I select inputs on my TV why is USB not an option?

[Happysack001]

My KDL-EX523 LCD tv does not recognise USB's when put into jack points, when you go to inputs there is no USB option.

My hard drive is a Sony HD-E1....help!!!!!!

[etritd]

if you are trying to use files downloaded to your HDD from your PC you don't need an input change just:

1. Press HOME, then select → [Photos], [Music] or [Videos] → the desired USB device.

2. Select files or folders to play from the list.
   

make sure files are in a playable format

• USB viewer supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT file systems.
• - JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension “.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)
• - RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with the extension “.arw”) (For preview only.)
• - MPO (files with the extension “.mpo”)
• Only the panoramic JPEG files in the following horizontal/vertical sizes can be scrolled. (If the JPEG file is edited on a PC, etc., scroll may not be possible.)
• - For horizontal scroll: 4912/1080, 7152/1080, 3424/1920, 4912/1920, 12416/1856, 8192/1856, 5536/2160, 3872/2160, 10480/4096
• - For vertical scroll: 1080/4912, 1080/7152, 1920/3424, 1920/4912, 1856/12416, 1856/8192, 2160/5536, 2160/3872, 4096/10480
• USB playback of the following music file formats is available:
• - MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have not been copyrighted)
• - WAV (files with the extension “.wav”)
• - WMA (files with the extension “.wma”)
• USB playback of the following video file formats is available:
• - AVCHD (files with the extension “.mts” or “.m2ts”)
• - MP4 (AVC) (files with the extension “.mp4”)
• - MP4 (MPEG4) (files with the extension “.mp4”)
• - MPEG1 (files with the extension “.mpg”)
• - MPEG2 (files with the extension “.mpg”)
• - DivX (files with the extension “.divx” or “.avi”)
• - WMV (files with the extension “.wmv” or “.asf”)

[Happysack001]

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately this hasn't helped.

I followed your instructions by going to home then (photos), (music) or (videos) but when I press select it doesn't give me a USB option so I can view my files.

Any ideas?

[Noodle-Pulp]

I have the exact same problem with my newly received KDL43W755C - did you resolve your issue - if so, how?

[Pavvy8]

Try using the Discover button on the remote and just scroll down until you find the USB source

[orangeyred]

The Android TVs do support NTFS.  At least mine does (X8305C).  Some contradictory information from Sony but see their user guide here: 

http://helpguide.sony.net/tv/caep1/v1/en/print.html#TP0000543632

[Noodle-Pulp]

Found it - thanks. I expected to find it in the HDMIs menu.

Another small point - the inbuilt video player isn't great, so I downloaded another and I'm a happy bunny now. Thanks