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Sidie · 08-12-10, 10:43 PM

Hi All,

Is there a cable available that woud convert a scart or hdmi cable on a hd tv into a useable usb slot?

Many thanks in your kindness to my first post!

SidieFan

cs91044 · 08-12-10, 11:30 PM

Would I be right in thinking you are trying to create a USB slot on your TV? in that case no

However there are plenty of devices that have an HDMI output as well as a usb input meaning it will read from your usb and display on the tele via its hd output

It would help if you would explain what you are trying to do

BL4K3Y · 08-12-10, 11:41 PM

I can't see this working, HDMI provides audio and video signals whereas USB provides a data signal.

Sidie · 16-12-10, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the responses. I am seeing if I can create a usb slot somehow on my tv by utilising a spare hdmi slot.
My spare tv in my bedroom has a usb slot that I can plug a memory stick in and watch the files I have saved (avi/mp4 etc,) and as my tv in my lounge does not have a usb slot, I thought I'd open this thread. I guessed not, but you can't blame a guy for trying!
If anyone can think of anything, please let me know.

unadkat · 17-12-10, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidie

Thanks for the responses. I am seeing if I can create a usb slot somehow on my tv by utilising a spare hdmi slot.
My spare tv in my bedroom has a usb slot that I can plug a memory stick in and watch the files I have saved (avi/mp4 etc,) and as my tv in my lounge does not have a usb slot, I thought I'd open this thread. I guessed not, but you can't blame a guy for trying!
If anyone can think of anything, please let me know.

The idea is just not feasible at all mate.

If your equipment does not have a usb port then you just have to live with it.

Alternatively you can invest in a media centre box which let you stream all videos and so on to the TV.

rick1019 · 17-12-10, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakey_8

I can't see this working, HDMI provides audio and video signals whereas USB provides a data signal.

USB can carry audio signals, take USB headsets for example.

mikie8 · 18-12-10, 12:37 AM

as mentioned do a search for media players , some very cheap little boxes about that will allow you to connect a usb stick to a media player with a hdmi output for the tv .

08-12-10, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sidie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HDMI Or SCART To USB? Please Help A Newbie Hi All, Is there a cable available that woud convert a scart or hdmi cable on a hd tv into a useable usb slot? Many thanks in your kindness to my first post! SidieFan

08-12-10, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
cs91044 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: HDMI Or SCART To USB? Please Help A Newbie Would I be right in thinking you are trying to create a USB slot on your TV? in that case no However there are plenty of devices that have an HDMI output as well as a usb input meaning it will read from your usb and display on the tele via its hd output It would help if you would explain what you are trying to do

08-12-10, 11:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: HDMI Or SCART To USB? Please Help A Newbie I can't see this working, HDMI provides audio and video signals whereas USB provides a data signal.

16-12-10, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sidie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: HDMI Or SCART To USB? Please Help A Newbie Thanks for the responses. I am seeing if I can create a usb slot somehow on my tv by utilising a spare hdmi slot. My spare tv in my bedroom has a usb slot that I can plug a memory stick in and watch the files I have saved (avi/mp4 etc,) and as my tv in my lounge does not have a usb slot, I thought I'd open this thread. I guessed not, but you can't blame a guy for trying! If anyone can think of anything, please let me know.

18-12-10, 12:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikie8 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 122 Thanks: 3 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Re: HDMI Or SCART To USB? Please Help A Newbie as mentioned do a search for media players , some very cheap little boxes about that will allow you to connect a usb stick to a media player with a hdmi output for the tv .

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