A wide variety of equipment can be used to view high-definition movies. The choice of method depends on the capabilities of the particular TV or other device with which the video will be played.
Necessary
external hard drive; - digital set-top box; - Desktop
Instructions
Step 1
A certain proportion of modern TVs are capable of reading video files directly from removable storage devices. This allows you to significantly reduce the costs associated with the purchase of additional equipment. Buy an external hard drive of the correct size.
Step 2
Pay attention to the hard drive interface. Better use a USB device. Choose a hard drive with a high transfer rate. An external HDD of the 3.5 form factor is perfect for working with the TV, which requires the connection of additional power from the 220 Volt network.
Step 3
Connect the hard drive to the TV. Turn on both devices. In the TV settings, select the signal source - the USB interface. Play the movie you want.
Step 4
Connect the hard drive to the TV. Turn on both devices. In the TV settings, select the signal source - the USB interface. Play the movie you want.
Step 5
It is important to understand that modern digital set-top boxes and Blu-ray players are quite expensive. There is an alternative method for watching high quality movies using the TV display. Purchase a portable desktop computer (Desktop).
Step 6
The dimensions of desktops are usually similar to those of digital set-top boxes. However, this equipment is a full-fledged desktop computer. Connect the network cable, external hard drive, and computer mouse to the desktop.
Step 7
Download videos to an external storage device using the Internet or local home network. Install a suitable video player and play the desired movie. For the convenience of working with a desktop, it is recommended to use wireless keypads.
