Possible to use same external drive for recording and playback?

[seantm]

Hi

I've just got a KDL32CX523BU and so far very happy with it.

I'm now trying to get it working to enable the record function and playback of pictures/videos from USB external drive.

Is it possible to buy an external HD (ideally not powered) that I can use to plug into the external hard drive record USB slot for the TV and then to also use with my laptop/PC to store pictures/videos on that I can then plug directly into the other USB drive to play/view on? So I can have one external HD and just swop where I plug it into?

I've had a look around the forum but not found any definite answer so far.

Thanks

[Renzoellul · Accepted solution]

Hi

Unfortunately you cannot... The usb drive used for recording is formatted by the tv during the registration process which makes it unusable on a PC. You need to have a second drive to conect to the second USB port to view images, play music or video.

Lawrence

[seantm]

What a shame!

Thanks for the help.